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A former U.S. State Department official, Jennifer Gavito, expressed doubts about Lebanon's plan to create "pilot zones." She believes these zones may allow Hezbollah to keep its armed activities. She also thinks Israel will probably not fully leave Lebanon because of ongoing security issues.
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Jennifer Gavito worked in the Biden administration’s State Department.
Lebanon is planning to set up special "pilot zones."
Gavito says these zones could help Hezbollah continue its armed resistance.
Hezbollah is a political and militant group in Lebanon.
Gavito doubts Israel will completely withdraw troops from Lebanon.
She expects Israel to keep testing boundaries in Lebanon for security reasons.
The situation involves ongoing tensions and security concerns between Israel, Lebanon, and Hezbollah.
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An Australian woman gave birth to identical quadruplets, a very rare event that happens about once in fifteen million births. The quadruplets were naturally conceived, meaning without fertility treatments.
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The woman is from Australia.
She had four babies who are identical quadruplets.
Identical quadruplets happen naturally about once in fifteen million births.
The babies share the same genetic makeup because they come from one fertilized egg that split multiple times.
This birth is considered a very rare medical event.
The story was reported by Mark Strassmann for CBS News.
The quadruplets were born without the use of fertility treatments.
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A leopard entered a store in Rajasthan, India, and attacked an employee inside. Authorities safely trapped and tranquilized the animal before releasing it back into the wild.
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The incident happened in Rajasthan, India.
A leopard entered a store unexpectedly.
An employee was attacked by the leopard.
The event caused panic in the store.
Wildlife officials trapped and tranquilized the leopard.
After treatment, the leopard was returned to its natural habitat.
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The U.S. Army identified Sergeant Michael Swinton, age 30, as the soldier who died in Iraq during a controlled explosion of an Iranian drone. He will be buried with honors.
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Sergeant Michael Swinton was 30 years old.
He died in Iraq.
His death was caused by a controlled explosion of an Iranian drone.
The identification of the soldier was announced on Tuesday.
He will receive a burial with honors.
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House Speaker Mike Johnson supports a new rule to ban members of Congress from having sexual relationships with any staff who work on Capitol Hill. Currently, lawmakers cannot have romantic relations with employees they directly supervise, but there is no rule banning relationships with staff in other offices.
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Speaker Johnson wants to expand the ban on lawmakers having sexual relationships with any Hill staffers.
The current House rule only forbids relationships with employees under a lawmaker’s direct supervision.
The rule does not cover staff who work in different offices or parts of Congress.
Republican Conference Chair Lisa McClain also supports banning these relationships due to power imbalances.
The Senate Ethics Committee recently cleared Rep. Ruben Gallego of sexual misconduct allegations.
Several lawmakers from both parties have faced sexual misconduct accusations over the years.
Some recent resignations, like those of Eric Swalwell and Tony Gonzales, involved misconduct allegations.
Rep. Kat Cammack is pushing for stronger rules and accountability on sexual misconduct in Congress.
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New video footage obtained by TMZ shows Nolan Wells on a party boat shortly before he disappeared on July Fourth. The video appears to show the back of his head while he was on the boat.
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Nolan Wells disappeared on July Fourth.
TMZ obtained new video footage related to his disappearance.
The footage shows the back of Nolan Wells' head.
The video was taken on a party boat.
The timing of the footage is shortly before his disappearance.
The report comes from CBS News with Skyler Henry providing the update.
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New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani said he cannot legally arrest Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu if he visits the city, but he asked the US federal government to do so. Mamdani called Netanyahu a war criminal and supports the international court’s arrest warrant, but the US does not recognize that court’s authority.
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Mayor Zohran Mamdani said New York City lacks legal power to arrest Netanyahu.
Mamdani urged the US federal government to act on the international criminal court’s warrant for Netanyahu.
Netanyahu is accused of war crimes related to actions against Palestinians.
The international criminal court issued an arrest warrant for Netanyahu in 2024.
The US government does not recognize the international criminal court’s authority.
Netanyahu is expected to visit New York in September for the United Nations general assembly.
President Donald Trump said Netanyahu will not be arrested in the US.
Netanyahu stated he is not worried about Mamdani’s comments.
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Opposition leader Rahul Gandhi was arrested by police during large youth-led protests in Delhi, where demonstrators demanded Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s resignation over education scandals. The protests, organized by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), have attracted thousands of young people calling for government accountability and changes in the education system.
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Rahul Gandhi, leader of India’s Congress party, called for Modi to resign and was detained during protests in Delhi.
The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) is a new youth-led political group demanding education reforms and the resignation of the education minister.
More than 50,000 mostly young protesters took to the streets, with demonstrations continuing into a second day.
Police used teargas and batons to disperse crowds; dozens of civilians and police were injured.
Protesters claim hundreds were hurt, including one in intensive care on ventilators.
Demonstrators gathered at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar and vowed to continue until their demands are met.
Parliament was adjourned after opposition called for debate on alleged police brutality against students.
The education-related protests started after repeated exam scandals and a major re-examination under heavy security.
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Ann Widdecombe was killed after being hit 21 times with a hammer in a planned attack at her home. Meanwhile, Prime Minister Andy Burnham held his first cabinet meeting, focusing on policies to cut living costs, including energy bills and bus fares.
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Ann Widdecombe died after being struck 21 times with a hammer during a violent, targeted attack.
The suspect, Joshua Kerry, 28, appeared in court charged with her murder.
The attack happened quickly, lasting about two minutes while Widdecombe was eating lunch.
Prime Minister Andy Burnham held his first cabinet meeting to discuss cutting the cost of living.
Burnham announced a £340 million investment to end rough sleeping and an £850 million plan to reduce energy bills.
Plans include lowering the national bus fare cap from £3 to £2.
The government is considering various ways to support citizens with living expenses, but how to pay for these plans is unclear.
The U.S. is reportedly unhappy about Ed Miliband becoming the UK's new Foreign Secretary, due to past criticisms of President Trump.
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Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said the current outbreak of cyclosporiasis, an intestinal illness caused by a parasite, is under control. He also stated that reductions in food safety monitoring have not negatively affected the safety of the U.S. food supply.
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Cyclosporiasis is caused by a parasite and leads to intestinal illness.
There is a recent outbreak of cyclosporiasis in the United States.
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. addressed the outbreak publicly for the first time on Tuesday.
He said the outbreak is currently under control.
Kennedy Jr. denied that cutbacks in food safety monitoring have made food less safe.
Food safety monitoring refers to checking food for contamination that could make people sick.
This public statement was reported by CBS News.
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A senior military official said Jordan's air defense system shot down three Iranian missiles on Tuesday. After two direct missile hits on a Jordanian airbase killed two U.S. soldiers, President Trump suggested that Jordan's defense system might be responsible for the deaths.
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Jordan's air defense system intercepted and destroyed three Iranian missiles on Tuesday.
The Jordanian airbase was hit twice in the 48 hours before an attack that killed two U.S. soldiers.
The attack occurred at a Jordanian airbase where U.S. soldiers were stationed.
President Donald Trump appeared to blame Jordan's security or defense system for the deaths.
The incident involves Iranian missiles targeting the Jordanian base.
U.S. and Jordanian military cooperation is involved as U.S. soldiers were present at the base.
The situation draws attention to regional tensions involving Iran and its missile attacks.
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The US military launched attacks on Iran for the 11th night in a row, targeting military sites to reduce Iran's threat to shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. President Donald Trump plans to attend a ceremony for US troops killed in these conflicts, as diplomatic efforts to reach a ceasefire have failed.
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The US began its 11th consecutive night of strikes on Iran early Wednesday.
Targets included aircraft hangars and drone storage areas in Iran.
Iran activated air defense systems and reported strikes in multiple regions, including Tehran and Bushehr, which has a nuclear power plant.
President Donald Trump said the US is "not finished" attacking Iran and signaled that strikes would continue.
Trump will attend the dignified transfer ceremony for US military personnel killed in Iranian attacks at Dover Air Base.
The US strikes aim to reduce Iran’s ability to threaten commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz.
Diplomacy to secure an interim ceasefire has failed, with ongoing attacks in the Middle East.
The Trump administration plans to submit a nuclear pact with Saudi Arabia to Congress soon, despite concerns about safeguards against nuclear weapons use.
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The United States and Canada canceled a joint ceremony to open the Gordie Howe International Bridge due to new U.S. tariffs on Canadian goods announced by President Donald Trump. The tariffs have increased trade tensions between the two countries, and Canada plans to hold its own ceremony separately.
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President Donald Trump announced a 50% tariff on most Canadian goods, citing unfair treatment of U.S. products.
The joint U.S.-Canada bridge opening ceremony was canceled because of these trade tensions.
The Gordie Howe International Bridge connects Detroit, Michigan, and Windsor, Ontario, and is about 1.5 miles long.
Canada financed the bridge construction and plans to recover costs through tolls.
The bridge project began in 2018 and cost around $4.4 billion.
The bridge was named after Gordie Howe, a famous Canadian hockey player who played in Detroit.
Canada intends to hold its own opening event on July 24, while the U.S. may or may not hold a separate event.
Canadian leaders urge free and fair trade and are ready to negotiate with the U.S., while some Canadian officials warn of retaliatory tariffs.
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Measles cases in the U.S. have risen this year to 2,295, surpassing last year's total and reaching the highest number in 35 years. Most cases are among unvaccinated people, raising concerns about the country’s ability to keep measles eliminated.
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The current measles case count is 2,295, the highest since 1991.
Measles elimination status in the U.S. will be reviewed in November.
The majority of measles cases occur in unvaccinated individuals.
Vaccination rates need to stay above 95% to maintain herd immunity, which protects the community.
States with the most cases include South Carolina, Utah, Texas, Florida, and Arizona.
The CDC reported 2,260 confirmed cases as of July 16, with 34 new outbreaks this year.
Measles symptoms include cough, fever, eye irritation, and rash, with possible serious complications.
Some top U.S. health positions remain unfilled amid the outbreak, and Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. now supports MMR vaccination as the best prevention.
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Tropical Storm Bertha is moving toward the Gulf Coast, including areas like New Orleans. The storm is expected to bring heavy rain and a storm surge that could reach up to 4 feet.
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Tropical Storm Bertha is approaching the Gulf Coast region.
Areas such as New Orleans are preparing for the storm.
The storm could cause up to 4 feet of storm surge, which means seawater pushing inland.
Heavy rainfall is expected, potentially causing flooding.
Local authorities and residents are getting ready for possible impacts from the storm.
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A humanitarian worker from the Democratic Republic of Congo was flown to the UK for medical monitoring after possible contact with Ebola. The person shows no symptoms and is being watched in a London hospital as a precaution during the Ebola incubation period.
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The worker is a UK resident involved in Ebola outbreak response in Congo.
They have no symptoms but are being isolated and monitored in a hospital with special facilities.
Ebola incubation can last from 2 to 21 days, during which isolation is required.
Ebola spreads through direct contact with infected bodily fluids, not through the air.
Symptoms start like flu and can develop into severe illness, including organ failure and bleeding.
The UK has had three Ebola cases before, all healthcare workers from West Africa, with no spread in the UK.
The Congo outbreak, declared in May 2026, has over 2,400 confirmed cases and 967 deaths so far.
The Ebola strain in this outbreak has no approved vaccine yet, making it harder to control.
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The Senate Intelligence Committee voted 9-8 to advance Jay Clayton’s nomination as director of national intelligence. Some Democrats who initially supported him changed their minds after Clayton would not confirm that President Joe Biden won the 2020 election.
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Jay Clayton is nominated by President Donald Trump to lead the U.S. intelligence agencies.
The Senate Intelligence Committee approved his nomination along party lines, 9 Republicans to 8 Democrats.
Some Democrats had praised Clayton and considered supporting him before the hearing.
During the hearing, Clayton did not say that President Biden won the 2020 election.
This refusal caused Democrats, including Senator Mark Warner, to be disappointed.
Clayton has served as U.S. attorney for the Southern District of New York.
He is a former chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission.
The confirmation process is ongoing following the committee vote.
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Canada canceled a planned joint ceremony with the United States to celebrate the opening of the Gordie Howe International Bridge after President Donald Trump announced a 50% tariff on many Canadian goods. The tariffs were imposed due to disputes over trade issues involving U.S. cars, alcohol, and dairy products.
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The Gordie Howe International Bridge connects Detroit, Michigan, and Windsor, Ontario.
The bridge project has been under construction since 2018 and cost almost $4.4 billion.
Canada funded the bridge and will recover costs through tolls.
A joint U.S.-Canada ceremony to open the bridge was planned but canceled by Canada because of new U.S. tariffs.
President Trump announced a 50% tariff on most Canadian goods, citing unfair treatment of U.S. automotive, alcohol, and dairy products by Canada.
Canada will hold its own opening ceremony without the U.S. participation.
The tariffs will take effect in 30 days, giving time for further trade talks.
The bridge is expected to open to traffic on July 27, 2026, despite the political tensions.
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Mexico has officially asked U.S. state attorneys general to investigate the deaths of Mexican migrants who died while in Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) custody or during enforcement actions. This request follows the recent shooting death of Mexican immigrant Lorenzo Salgado Araujo by an ICE agent in Houston, and Mexico is also asking the U.S. Department of Justice and the United Nations for further investigations and human rights reviews.
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Mexico requested U.S. state attorneys general to start criminal investigations into migrant deaths in ICE custody.
The request came after Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, a Mexican immigrant, was fatally shot by an ICE agent in Houston.
Since President Donald Trump’s second term began, 17 Mexican migrants have died during immigration enforcement; 14 in ICE custody and 3 in agency operations.
Mexico’s Foreign Ministry sent letters to U.S. detention centers demanding they stop actions that led to migrant deaths, such as delayed medical care.
The first detention center to receive a letter was Adelanto, California, where four Mexican migrants died.
Mexico plans to file civil lawsuits against private companies running detention centers for human rights violations.
Mexican Foreign Minister Roberto Velasco also asked the U.N. High Commissioner for Human Rights to investigate and give recommendations.
The Department of Homeland Security says the ICE agent acted in self-defense after Salgado Araujo allegedly rammed an ICE vehicle.
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Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has quickly hired thousands of new officers to increase immigration arrests and deportations under President Trump’s administration. Concerns have emerged about whether these new hires are properly checked, especially after an ICE officer with a history of mental health problems was involved in a fatal shooting in Maine.
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ICE has hired 12,000 new officers and agents recently as part of a rapid expansion.
This hiring surge is supported by billions of dollars granted by Congress.
Many new officers are veterans of police or military service, but some hires had questionable backgrounds.
Some applicants started working before their full background checks were completed.
ICE offers signing bonuses up to $50,000 and lowered the minimum hire age to 18.
The vetting process includes checking criminal records, credit scores, and interviewing past employers and contacts.
An internal ICE memo instructs supervisors to report negative information about new employees to internal affairs for investigation.
The Department of Homeland Security plans to audit ICE’s hiring and training but has not yet released results.
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