A woman from North Carolina named Elizabeth Waddell went missing while on vacation in Grenada. She was last seen on a beach in the capital city but did not come back to the house where she was staying with a friend. Authorities are looking for her.
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Elizabeth Waddell is from North Carolina.
She disappeared during a trip to Grenada, a Caribbean island.
She was last seen on a beach in Grenada’s capital city.
She was staying in a house with a friend.
She did not return to that house after going to the beach.
Local authorities are actively searching for her.
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A Montana man named David Cifaldi fell on a trekking pole that pierced his side and back near the top of Granite Peak. Using his medical knowledge, he hiked 10 miles with the pole still in his body to reach safety before being treated in the hospital.
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David Cifaldi fell near the summit of Granite Peak, Montana’s highest mountain at about 12,803 feet.
The trekking pole went through his side under the left arm and out his lower back, missing vital organs.
He used a satellite device to alert authorities before hiking 10 miles with the pole still in place.
Cifaldi is an emergency room nurse trained in wound care, which helped him stay calm and assess the injury.
His two friends helped him by walking behind to support and warning other hikers ahead.
After reaching the trailhead, Cifaldi was taken to a clinic and later to a hospital for surgery to remove the pole.
The accident happened on July 20 during a hiking trip that started early in the morning.
Granite Peak has a history of difficult climbs and was the site of a famous 1959 climber disappearance.
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President Donald Trump spoke at the rescheduled White House Correspondents' Dinner, where he criticized journalists. He referred to many reporters as having "Trump derangement syndrome," a term used to describe strong opposition or criticism toward him.
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President Trump attended the White House Correspondents' Dinner.
The event was rescheduled from its original date.
During his speech, Trump criticized journalists.
He called many reporters "the largest group of Trump derangement syndrome people."
"Trump derangement syndrome" describes people who strongly dislike or oppose President Trump.
Eli Lake, host of "Breaking History," a podcast by The Free Press, discussed the event.
The Free Press is owned by Paramount Skydance, which also owns CBS News.
The information was reported by CBS News.
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A recent CBS News poll shows that 40% of Americans are buying or eating less fresh fruits and vegetables because of a cyclospora outbreak. Nearly half of the people surveyed said they do not trust the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to handle the situation well.
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Cyclospora is causing an outbreak that affects produce safety.
40% of Americans report eating or buying less fresh produce due to this outbreak.
Nearly 50% of those surveyed have little or no trust in the FDA's response.
The poll results come from a CBS News survey.
The outbreak has made many people worried about food safety.
Produce means fruits and vegetables that people eat fresh.
The FDA is the U.S. agency responsible for food safety.
The story was covered by CBS News reporter Carter Evans.
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A Cyclospora outbreak linked to recalled iceberg lettuce from Taylor Farms has made many Americans buy and eat less fresh produce. The outbreak has caused nearly 2,000 confirmed illnesses and led to a recall and investigation by federal health agencies.
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At least 1,947 people in nine states have gotten sick from the Cyclospora outbreak; 98 were hospitalized, with no deaths reported.
The outbreak is linked to iceberg lettuce from central Mexico distributed by Taylor Farms, which issued a recall on July 17.
A survey found 40% of Americans are buying or eating less fresh produce due to the outbreak, while only 4% are buying more.
The CDC is investigating multiple Cyclospora clusters and tracking over 4,000 confirmed cases since May 1.
Cyclospora is a parasite that causes an intestinal infection called cyclosporiasis, usually caught from eating contaminated produce or water.
The parasite is not spread directly between people; it needs time outside the body to become infectious.
Public confidence in the FDA's food safety handling is low, with only 13% expressing strong trust.
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Florida is working on a large plan to restore the Everglades, a key natural area, by fixing the flow of water and helping the ecosystem. Experts say protecting public lands is not enough, because most land is privately owned and how people care for their yards and buildings can affect nature and wildlife.
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Florida is part of a federal-state plan called the Comprehensive Everglades Restoration Plan to restore water flow and ecosystem health.
Most U.S. land is privately owned, so homeowner and business decisions impact the environment.
Land development and changes reduce natural habitats and harm species like pollinators.
Lawns cover about 40 million acres in the U.S., requiring lots of water, fertilizers, and pesticides.
These chemicals can pollute water and harm coastal and marine ecosystems in Florida.
Conservation efforts need to include everyday places where people live and work, not just protected parks.
The Audubon Western Everglades group promotes a new approach called Nature Where We Live that encourages communities to take simple actions to help nature.
Reducing lawn areas and changing landscaping practices are key parts of this effort to save water and protect biodiversity.
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California Governor Gavin Newsom has a record that shows he has taken a strong approach to crime. Reports suggest he has not been lenient in dealing with criminal issues.
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Gavin Newsom is the governor of California.
There are claims that he has been soft on crime.
An examination of his record indicates otherwise.
His actions on crime suggest a tough stance.
The article focuses on his crime-related policies and history.
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German officials want to strengthen laws against extremists after a deadly attack at Berlin’s Pride parade. Abdul Ballout, a known Islamic extremist, drove a van into a crowd and later attacked people with a knife, killing one person and injuring many others before police shot him.
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The attack occurred at the end of a major Pride parade in Berlin's Tiergarten park.
Abdul Ballout was a 21-year-old German with Lebanese roots and known to police for extremist links and past crimes.
Ballout’s attack killed a 65-year-old Polish woman and injured 29 people.
He was a supporter of Islamic State and had tried to join the group in Syria.
Ballout was previously convicted for preparing a serious violent act but was released under juvenile law supervision.
Police killed Ballout after he threatened officers with a bladed weapon during his arrest.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz promised to address security gaps with caution and determination.
The far-right party AfD used the attack to criticize the government’s handling of Islamist extremism ahead of key state elections.
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Israel’s security cabinet approved a small pilot project to allow 200 foreign troops from countries like Morocco and Uganda into a limited area of Gaza, as part of a peace plan supported by President Donald Trump. Experts say this move is mainly political, aiming to ease international pressure without changing the larger situation, as Israel maintains tight control over much of Gaza and ongoing conflict continues.
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Israel approved a limited deployment of 200 international troops to the southern Gaza city of Rafah.
The force is called the International Stabilization Force (ISF) and is part of President Trump’s 20-point peace plan.
The original plan expected 500 troops, but Israel reduced the number and control is tightly limited.
The Israeli military will keep overall control of much of Gaza, especially areas up to the “Yellow Line.”
Hamas announced it will dissolve its government in Gaza and hand power to a new Palestinian authority called the National Committee for the Administration of Gaza (NCAG).
Palestinian police on the ground will have only non-lethal weapons like rubber batons and tasers.
Israeli security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir opposed the plan, insisting Hamas must disarm first.
An Israeli military base is being built near the Gaza border to host the international forces before deployment.
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Ukraine is becoming more valuable to NATO and the United States by supporting efforts against Iran and sharing intelligence. Ukrainian President Zelensky has offered to provide information about Russia helping Iran target U.S. military bases, showing a new role for Ukraine beyond just receiving aid.
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President Donald Trump wants NATO allies to spend more on their own defense and support U.S. efforts against Iran.
European NATO countries have increased defense spending but have been reluctant to take direct military actions in the Middle East.
Ukraine recently struck an Iranian-linked vessel in the Caspian Sea, destroying it and killing a sailor.
Ukraine shared intelligence about Russia allegedly giving Iran surveillance data on U.S. bases in the Gulf region.
Iran responded angrily, denying involvement in the Russia-Ukraine conflict despite supplying drones to Russia.
Ukraine’s actions contrast with European NATO members, who have not committed to striking Iranian targets.
Zelensky is trying a practical approach to gain closer U.S. support by showing Ukraine’s usefulness in broader conflicts.
Europe is investing in its own military industry to meet its security demands and reduce dependency on U.S. support.
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Senator Ron Johnson, a Republican from Wisconsin, said that passing the newest reconciliation bill in the Senate will be very difficult. He also mentioned that Republicans expect to work alone because Democrats will not cooperate.
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Senator Ron Johnson represents Wisconsin and is a Republican.
He spoke about the challenges of passing the latest reconciliation bill in the Senate.
Johnson described the task as "a very small needle to thread," meaning very hard.
He said America expects Congress to govern effectively.
Johnson stated Republicans will act without help from Democrats.
The reconciliation bill is part of the Senate's legislative process to pass budget-related laws.
The statement was made publicly on a Sunday.
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Two Dutch men were banned from entering Indonesia after reports said their running club in Bali only allowed Westerners and excluded local people. Indonesian authorities took action following public concern about these claims.
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Two Dutch men ran a running club in Bali, Indonesia.
Their club reportedly only accepted Western participants, not locals.
The exclusion of local people caused public complaints.
Indonesian officials investigated the claims of discrimination.
As a result, the two men were banned from re-entering Indonesia.
The ban relates to violations and discrimination accusations.
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Human remains found in a Florida canal in 2024 have been identified as Rose Marie Gayhart, who disappeared in 1985 at age 23. Police are now investigating her death as a homicide and are asking for information to help solve the case.
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Remains were discovered by kayakers in May 2024 in a canal in northeastern Cape Coral, Florida.
The remains were confirmed to be Rose Marie Gayhart, who disappeared in 1985.
DNA samples from her family helped confirm her identity.
Gayhart was living and working in Cape Coral and North Fort Myers when she went missing.
Police have reopened the case as an active homicide investigation.
Gayhart was last seen at a restaurant where she worked and lived in a trailer park with her boyfriend and his mother.
Police and the violent crimes unit are committed to following all leads to find justice.
Authorities encourage anyone with information to contact the Cape Coral Police Department.
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South Dakota Republicans will hold a runoff election Tuesday to choose their nominee for governor. The runoff is between current Gov. Larry Rhoden and businessman Toby Doeden, who were the top two candidates in the June primary but did not reach the 35% vote needed to win outright.
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The runoff election is to decide the Republican nominee for South Dakota governor.
Larry Rhoden became governor in early 2025 after Kristi Noem joined President Trump’s Cabinet.
Toby Doeden and Larry Rhoden were the top two candidates in the June 2 primary but neither reached 35%.
Doeden led the primary with about 31% of the vote; Rhoden came in second with about 25%.
The winner will face Democrat Dan Ahlers in November.
South Dakota has not had a Democratic governor since the 1970s.
Key counties to watch include Minnehaha (Sioux Falls) and Pennington (Rapid City), which together hold a third of the state’s registered Republicans.
Polls close at 7 p.m. local time on Tuesday; most are in Central time but some are in Mountain time.
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A deadly attack near Berlin’s Pride festival killed one woman and injured dozens. The suspect, Abdul Ballout, was a 21-year-old German citizen with ties to the Islamic State group and was killed after a nearly 24-hour manhunt.
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The attack happened near Berlin’s Pride festival and involved a van ramming into a crowd and a stabbing with a machete.
One woman died and at least 29 people were injured.
The suspect, Abdul Ballout, had previously been convicted in a juvenile court in Berlin for preparing a violent act and spreading Islamic State propaganda.
Ballout traveled to Lebanon in 2025 to join the Islamic State, was arrested there, and served a three-month sentence before returning to Germany.
German officials are investigating how Ballout was able to move freely despite his past convictions.
Chancellor Friedrich Merz expressed concern about protecting the public from dangerous individuals.
The suspect was killed by police after a search lasting almost a day.
Ballout was prosecuted under Germany’s juvenile system because he was 21, which can still apply to young adults.
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Kat Lieu created a recipe for Rice Krispie Treats with black sesame and miso flavors. This recipe appears in her new cookbook called “108 Asian Cookies,” which gives a new twist to traditional treats by adding Asian ingredients.
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The recipe uses black sesame seeds, black sesame paste, and red miso to add unique flavors to Rice Krispie Treats.
Kat Lieu developed this recipe inspired by her childhood memories and her mother’s liking for Rice Krispie Treats.
The brown butter is cooked until it has a nutty aroma before marshmallows are melted into it.
The marshmallow mixture is combined with the black sesame ingredients and cereal to make the treats.
The mixture is pressed into a cake pan lined with parchment paper, then left to set before cutting.
The cookbook “108 Asian Cookies” features a variety of recipes that blend Asian flavors with classic desserts.
The recipe offers an Asian twist on a popular Western treat by adding flavors typical in Asian cooking.
Preparing the treats takes about 55 minutes from start to finish.
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A mother and daughter drowned at West Mersea beach in Essex after being swept out by a very strong tide. Other family members were injured, including a seven-year-old boy who is in critical condition in hospital.
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Shelina Rahman, 41, and her daughter Sameeha, 15, drowned on Wednesday at West Mersea beach.
Six family members were paddling in the water when a strong tide knocked them off their feet.
A seven-year-old boy named Musa was airlifted to a London hospital and remains on life support.
Three other people were taken to hospital by ambulance after the incident.
Bystanders, including Craig Lowe, tried to rescue the family and performed CPR.
The family said there were not enough warning signs about dangers in the water.
Local councils have said they will install water safety signs at the beach in the future.
The victims were trying to help Musa when they got into trouble in the water.
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Three people were killed and four others hurt, including a toddler, during a shooting at a food festival in Seattle. Police believe two people were involved; one has been caught and the other is still at large.
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The shooting happened at the Bite of Seattle food festival near the Space Needle around 6 p.m. local time.
Three people died: two men aged 19 and 44, and a woman aged 56.
Four people were injured, including a 2-year-old child; all wounded are in stable condition.
Police say two suspects were involved; one surrendered, and the other is still being searched for.
The suspect in custody is described as a "young person," but no further details were given.
Seattle Police say there is no current threat to the public from this incident.
The shooting was recorded accidentally by a vendor livestreaming a video.
Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson called the event a tragic and violent incident and noted recent gun violence in the city.
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A man drove a van into a crowd at an LGBTQ+ parade in Berlin, Germany, killing one person and injuring many others. Police identified the suspect as someone with extreme views and shot him dead at the scene.
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The attack happened at an LGBTQ+ parade in Berlin.
One person was killed and several others were hurt.
The suspect drove a van into the crowd deliberately.
Police say the suspect held extreme beliefs.
The suspect was killed by police after the attack.
The incident took place on a Saturday.
Authorities continue to investigate the motive and details.
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