A student journalist from Howard University, Ssanyu Lukoma, was honored at the White House Correspondents' Dinner. She talked about her goals for a career in journalism on a CBS News program.
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The White House Correspondents' Dinner honors student journalists and reporters from across the United States.
Ssanyu Lukoma is a student journalist at Howard University.
Lukoma was recognized at the recent White House Correspondents' Dinner event.
She appeared on CBS News’ show "The Takeout" to share her career aspirations.
The event took place on a Friday night.
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Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky replaced Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov and the military commander, causing protests and political tension. Supporters of Fedorov want him back, while Zelensky appointed a new commander-in-chief, Major General Mykhailo Drapatyi, to stabilize the situation during the ongoing war with Russia.
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On July 15, President Zelensky removed Mykhailo Fedorov as Ukraine’s defence minister during a cabinet reshuffle.
Fedorov’s supporters, mostly young people, continue protesting to demand his reinstatement.
Fedorov declined offers of other government positions, saying only three roles matter for influencing the war effort: defence minister, military commander-in-chief, or president.
Some see Fedorov’s comments about the presidency as a sign he may oppose Zelensky politically in the future.
Zelensky appointed Major General Mykhailo Drapatyi, a respected and battle-proven officer aged 43, as the new commander-in-chief.
Drapatyi’s appointment was generally welcomed but did not fully end the political tensions.
The president’s supporters say Zelensky consulted key military figures before making his decision.
Young Ukrainians want leaders who are modern, anti-corruption, and represent their values, which partly explains the strong support for Fedorov.
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President Donald Trump has ordered signs to be put outside the Smithsonian’s U.S. history museum claiming some exhibits show inaccurate information. The signs will inform visitors about a White House report criticizing the museum’s storytelling and will direct people to what the administration calls more accurate history resources.
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President Trump issued an order to place signs outside the Smithsonian’s American history museum about exhibit inaccuracies.
The signs will mention a White House report that says the museum’s history is not inspiring or unifying.
The Smithsonian’s exhibits cannot be changed directly by the President because the institution operates independently.
The signs will be placed on sidewalks managed by the National Park Service, which the executive order affects.
The order also includes creating a temporary exhibit to correct what the White House calls inaccurate history.
Anthea M. Hartig, director of the museum, disagrees with the White House report and asserts their exhibits are accurate and inspiring.
The Smithsonian reports to the Secretary Lonnie Bunch and a Board of Regents, not the President.
This order is part of President Trump’s ongoing efforts to change cultural institutions to align with conservative views.
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A couple tried to save a mother and her daughter who were drowning at a beach in Essex. Despite their efforts and help from others, the mother and daughter died, and two boys were rescued with one child in critical condition.
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The incident happened at a beach in Essex on Wednesday.
Craig and Carly Bowe, a couple from Hertfordshire, heard screams and went to help.
Craig entered the sea three times to try to rescue the mother and daughter.
Carly called emergency services while Craig tried to pull them to shore.
The mother (41 years old) and daughter (15 years old) died at the scene.
Two boys were rescued and placed on a lifeboat.
One of the boys, aged 7, was airlifted to hospital and is in critical condition.
Other beachgoers and emergency responders also tried to save the family.
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The U.S. military fired on two merchant ships attempting to break its blockade of Iranian ports amid ongoing clashes with Iran in the Persian Gulf. Both sides have carried out attacks and warned of further escalation, while diplomatic talks continue without clear progress.
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The U.S. disabled the M/T Lavine ship after it tried to cross the blockade at least four times without obeying warnings.
An earlier attack disabled the oil tanker Belma by targeting its smokestack with a missile.
President Donald Trump called negotiations with Iran serious but said the U.S. is prepared for conflict.
Iran's Revolutionary Guard struck U.S. bases in Kuwait and Bahrain and warned nearby residents to avoid U.S. military sites.
U.S.-led forces in Iraq shot down five drones near the city of Irbil.
Iran attacked the Strait of Hormuz, a key oil shipping route, disrupting global energy supplies.
U.S. forces struck multiple Iranian military bases, including ones on Qeshm Island and in Isfahan province.
Bahrain and Jordan intercepted Iranian aerial attacks aimed at U.S. and allied forces.
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President Trump introduced new tariffs affecting imports from over 80 countries. These tariffs took effect on Friday and cover nearly all products imported into the U.S., replacing earlier tariffs that the Supreme Court had invalidated.
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The new tariffs apply to more than 80 countries.
They cover almost all imports into the United States.
This set replaces previous tariffs that were struck down by the Supreme Court.
President Trump referred to the earlier tariffs as starting on "liberation day."
The new tariffs took effect on a Friday.
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The CDC reports that the United States has more measles cases this year than in all of 2025. There is a large outbreak linked to iceberg lettuce spreading to four more states. Iran responded to U.S. strikes by attacking American bases, and a Russian missile strike killed at least 10 people in Kyiv.
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The CDC says measles cases in the U.S. this year exceed the total for 2025.
A measles outbreak connected to iceberg lettuce has spread to four new states.
Iran launched attacks on American bases following U.S. military strikes.
At least 10 people died after a Russian ballistic missile hit the Kyiv region.
The news report covers health, international conflict, and regional violence.
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A judge will decide if singer D4vid will go to trial for the murder of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez. This comes after the doctor who did the autopsy gave important testimony at a preliminary hearing.
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The victim is a 14-year-old girl named Celeste Rivas Hernandez.
Singer D4vid is accused of her murder.
A judge will decide whether to hold a jury trial for D4vid.
The decision follows testimony from the doctor who performed the autopsy on the victim.
The hearing is part of the early steps in the legal process.
The autopsy doctor’s testimony has been described as disturbing.
The case is currently covered by CBS News.
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An FDA advisory committee voted narrowly to recommend adding six peptides to a list that allows pharmacies to make custom drugs containing them. The vote is not final and still needs approval from the FDA, with debate ongoing about safety and scientific evidence.
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The FDA’s Pharmacy Compounding Advisory Committee voted to add six peptides: BPC-157, KPV, TB-500, MOTS-c, Epitalon, and Semax.
The vote is advisory and non-binding, requiring final approval by the FDA.
Peptides are small chains of amino acids used in some approved medicines like insulin, but many peptides lack strong clinical testing.
The panel rejected adding a seventh peptide, emideltide, due to weak evidence and existing treatments.
Six of the eight committee members currently run clinics offering peptides, showing some conflict of interest concerns.
FDA scientists opposed adding the peptides due to insufficient data and risks like inconsistent production and immune reactions.
Supporters argue adding peptides could reduce harm by moving use away from unregulated black markets.
Adding peptides to the compounding list does not make them FDA-approved drugs or available as over-the-counter supplements.
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Powerful earthquakes struck parts of Venezuela one month ago, causing widespread damage and a serious humanitarian crisis. Many schools, health centers, and water systems were damaged, making recovery very hard for local communities.
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The earthquakes happened in Venezuela about one month ago.
They caused major damage to schools, health facilities, and water systems.
The damage has left communities without basic services.
The crisis is ongoing and recovery is difficult.
Nate Mook from the aid group All Hands and Hearts recently returned from Venezuela.
The aid group helps with disaster recovery efforts in affected areas.
The situation remains a serious challenge for residents and helpers.
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Ukrainian President Zelenskyy recently fired his defense minister, who was known for modernizing Ukraine’s military with new technology. This decision caused protests from people who supported the minister’s work in strengthening Ukraine’s defenses. The report discusses the technologies and policies involved in this military change.
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President Zelenskyy dismissed his defense minister last week.
The defense minister was known for using technology to improve Ukraine’s military.
Supporters protested against the dismissal.
The story highlights the role of technology in Ukraine’s defense efforts.
The report includes detailed descriptions related to war.
Special correspondent Simon Ostrovsky and producer Katia Patin worked on the story.
The article focuses on how new tools, like 3D printing, help Ukraine’s defense.
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David Brooks and Ruth Marcus discussed recent political events, focusing on the ongoing conflict involving Iran and its effects on the economy and people. They also talked about a new U.S.-Saudi agreement on nuclear energy and how some Republican primary winners support claims that the 2020 election was unfair.
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The discussion highlighted the long-term nature of the Iran conflict and its costs.
The economic impact of the Iran war was a key concern.
The human toll, or suffering caused by the war, was also addressed.
The United States and Saudi Arabia have made a new deal on nuclear energy.
Some candidates who support claims that the 2020 election was stolen won GOP primaries.
The conversation took place on a political news program with Amna Nawaz.
Participants included David Brooks from The Atlantic and Ruth Marcus from The New Yorker.
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Yemen’s Houthi rebels said they launched a missile attack on the Saudi city of Jizan amid ongoing conflict involving the US, Iran, and their allies. President Donald Trump is considering stronger strikes on Iran while talks continue, as the Middle East war expands.
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The Houthi rebel group in Yemen claimed responsibility for a missile attack on Jizan, a city in southern Saudi Arabia.
The Houthis have announced a maritime blockade on Saudi Arabia and targeted its ships in the Red Sea.
Saudi Arabia responded by striking Houthi military sites, including a naval base in Hodeida and a camp on Kamaran island.
President Trump has not decided on launching major strikes on Iran but says talks with Tehran are becoming more serious.
The US has carried out 13 straight nights of strikes on Iranian military targets.
Iran has blockaded the Strait of Hormuz, a vital shipping route for Saudi Arabia.
The conflict has resulted in attacks on US bases by Iran, killing four US service members.
The war has lasted nearly five months, longer than President Trump initially expected.
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Artificial eyes, also called ocular prosthetics, are no longer just replacements for missing eyes. Some makers are creating artistic designs on these prosthetics, allowing people to express themselves in new ways.
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Ocular prosthetics are artificial eyes used by people who have lost an eye.
Traditionally, these prosthetics are made to look natural and blend in.
Some eye makers are now decorating them with creative designs.
This artistic approach helps clients feel more confident and unique.
The trend is part of a series exploring the connection between health and art.
The article features a Portland eye maker who creates these artistic prosthetics.
This change shows how medical devices can also be personal and expressive.
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A plane crashed into the water near the coast of Washington state but made a crash landing. Separately, the suspect involved in the Apalachee High School shooting admitted guilt in a courtroom in Georgia.
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A plane crash landed off the coast of Washington state.
No further details on passengers or injuries were provided.
The suspect from the Apalachee High School shooting case pleaded guilty.
This guilty plea happened during a court session in Georgia.
These events were reported on CBS Evening News on July 24.
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A fast-moving wildfire in Spain forced NASA to evacuate its Madrid Deep Space Communications Complex and temporarily stop its operations there. NASA shifted mission support to its California facility to keep communication with spacecraft active while monitoring the wildfire situation.
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The wildfire threatened NASA’s deep space tracking station near Madrid, Spain.
The station is part of NASA’s Deep Space Network, which helps communicate with over 40 space missions.
Evacuation and suspension of operations happened for safety of personnel.
NASA redirected mission communications to the California Deep Space Communications Complex.
The Madrid site has large radio antennas, including a 230-foot-wide dish and smaller 112-foot antennas.
The Deep Space Network has similar facilities in Australia and California for global coverage.
The California 70-meter antenna has been offline since last year due to an accident, leaving Australia’s 70-meter antenna as the only large dish available.
Spanish authorities evacuated more than 19,000 people near Madrid due to wildfires, with over 2,000 personnel fighting the fires.
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President Donald Trump announced new tariffs of 10% to 12.5% on goods from 60 countries due to concerns about forced labor. These tariffs replace a previous temporary 10% tariff that was about to expire. The new charges may affect prices for U.S. consumers.
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President Trump set tariffs on imports from 60 countries.
The tariffs range between 10% and 12.5%.
The action is based on concerns about forced labor in those countries.
These new tariffs replace a temporary 10% tariff that was about to end.
The changes may lead to higher costs for products in the U.S.
The announcement was made on a Thursday.
The tariffs apply to a wide group of international trade partners.
The goal is to address labor rights issues connected to imported goods.
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America's national parks protect beautiful natural areas and important historical places. Jason Epperson, a podcaster and RV traveler, talked about his experiences visiting these parks with his family on Judy Woodruff's podcast "In Pursuit of Happiness."
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National parks in the U.S. preserve both natural beauty and history.
Jason Epperson is a podcaster who travels in an RV.
He has spent years visiting national parks with his family.
Epperson appeared on the podcast "In Pursuit of Happiness."
Judy Woodruff hosts the podcast.
The discussion focused on the history found at national parks.
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President Donald Trump and Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro gave very different reactions to NBA player LeBron James joining the Philadelphia 76ers. Trump favored Michael Jordan in a debate over the best basketball player, while Shapiro declared a special day to welcome James to the city.
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LeBron James is transferring to the Philadelphia 76ers basketball team.
President Trump supports Michael Jordan as the best player and suggested LeBron James might dislike him.
Governor Josh Shapiro declared "LeBron James Day" in Pennsylvania to celebrate James joining the team.
LeBron James has previously criticized President Trump for his comments on NFL anthem protests and race issues.
Michael Jordan has said players should not be criticized for kneeling during the national anthem.
Jordan’s representatives said he has not publicly endorsed any political candidate in the 2024 election.
The exchanges highlight ongoing tensions involving sports figures, race, and politics in the U.S.
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