The United States and Iran have paused hostilities for a third day, with mediators from Qatar and Pakistan working to restart talks. President Donald Trump confirmed ongoing discussions with Iran, while Iranian officials said no direct negotiations have yet begun.
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The US and Iran have halted attacks for three days amid efforts to resume diplomacy.
Mediators from Qatar and Pakistan are helping both sides communicate.
President Trump said Iran requested a meeting and talks are happening.
Iran’s Foreign Ministry denies direct peace talks have started.
The conflict escalated after Iran fired at ships in the Strait of Hormuz.
US strikes targeted Iranian coastal sites before the pause.
Iran and Iran-backed groups attacked US bases in the region, killing some US service members.
A previous agreement aimed to stop fighting but interpretations differ, especially about shipping lanes in the Strait of Hormuz.
Iran wants mandatory tolls for ships passing through the strait; Oman has proposed voluntary fees.
The US military has taken actions to secure ships passing through the area during the tensions.
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The police are investigating an image shared by Green party leader Zack Polanski on Instagram that showed a man wearing a T-shirt with the phrase “we’re only making plans for Nigel” and a picture of a guillotine. Reform UK reported the image for “inciting murder,” and the image was removed from Polanski’s account. Polanski’s party said he did not realize the full content of the post and condemned the image on the T-shirt.
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Zack Polanski posted an image on Instagram showing a man wearing a T-shirt with the words “we’re only making plans for Nigel” and a guillotine.
Reform UK reported the image to police, claiming it incited murder.
Green party said Polanski condemned the image on the T-shirt and was tagged in a multi-image post without seeing all content.
Nigel Farage shared the image on social media, saying Polanski should be arrested for the post.
The phrase on the T-shirt comes from a 1979 song by the rock band XTC named "Making Plans for Nigel."
The image was removed from Polanski’s Instagram after it caused controversy.
The Metropolitan police confirmed they received a report and are investigating.
No contact has been made between the police and Polanski so far.
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President Donald Trump said he has a lot of patience and plenty of time to reach a deal with Iran. The United States has paused military strikes after nearly two weeks of attacks, and Iran wants to negotiate.
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President Trump stated he is willing to wait patiently to make a deal with Iran.
The U.S. recently paused strikes against Iran after about two weeks of attacks.
Iran has expressed interest in negotiating with the U.S.
The situation involves ongoing tensions between the U.S. and Iran.
The pause in strikes suggests a possible opening for diplomatic talks.
The report comes from CBS News White House correspondent Aaron Navarro.
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A 15-year-old teenager is in police custody after a shooting near the Space Needle in Seattle on Sunday. Officials believe there is one more suspect who has not yet been caught.
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The shooting happened near the Space Needle in Seattle.
A 15-year-old is currently in custody related to the shooting.
Authorities think a second suspect is still free.
The incident occurred during a food festival event.
Police are continuing their search for the second suspect.
CBS News correspondent Adam Yamaguchi reported on the situation.
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Savannah Guthrie, host of the Today show, has made a public plea for help in finding her 84-year-old mother, Nancy Guthrie, who was kidnapped from her Arizona home nearly six months ago. Authorities believe Nancy was taken against her will, and the FBI is investigating ransom notes related to her disappearance.
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Nancy Guthrie disappeared on February 1 from her home near Tucson, Arizona.
Blood was found near the front door, and a masked man was seen on surveillance footage that night.
Volunteers and search teams have looked for her in the nearby desert and near the Arizona-Mexico border.
Multiple ransom notes have been sent, some considered extortion and others still being investigated by the FBI.
Savannah Guthrie and her family have offered a $1 million reward for information.
Savannah has said the family continues to hope and will never stop searching for Nancy.
The family requests anyone with information to come forward and help find Nancy.
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Michigan’s Board of State Canvassers approved a petition to ban political spending by regulated utilities and large government contractors in state elections. The proposal could appear on the November ballot if the state legislature does not approve it within 40 days.
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The petition was certified in a 3-1 vote by a bipartisan board.
The initiative aims to stop companies like DTE Energy and Consumers Energy from donating to political candidates.
Supporters say this would reduce corporate influence and help control electricity rate increases.
Opponents argue it would limit the free speech rights of employees at these companies.
A legal challenge may be pursued by groups opposing the proposal.
The board still needs to approve a short summary of the initiative for the ballot.
The petition included over 561,000 signatures, well above the 356,958 required.
Signature verification was closely reviewed due to claims of irregularities like fake or duplicate signatures.
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A wildfire broke out in Cyprus after National Guard engineers detonated old ammunition during hot weather, which is against safety rules. Cyprus’ Defense Minister has ordered an investigation to understand why the explosion happened despite the fire risk, and the fire was eventually controlled without property damage.
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The fire started near the villages of Psevdas and Kalo Chorio in the Larnaca district of Cyprus.
Engineers blew up six rocket-propelled grenade projectiles at the Kalo Chorio firing range during a hot summer day.
The temperature was about 40 degrees Celsius (104 Fahrenheit) when the explosions took place.
Exploding heavy weapons in summer months is forbidden under clear safety protocols.
Around 100 firefighters and eight aircraft worked to control the wildfire, which burned about 120 hectares (300 acres).
Two small communities were evacuated as a precaution, but no homes or property were damaged.
Defense Minister Vassilis Palmas said an investigation would determine why the National Guard engineers acted against regulations.
Cyprus has experienced severe wildfires recently, prompting the creation of a regional firefighting hub to help other nearby countries.
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Bryan Kohberger, who pleaded guilty to killing four University of Idaho students in 2022 and received four life sentences, is now challenging his conviction. He claims he was misled into confessing and is representing himself in the legal process.
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Bryan Kohberger pleaded guilty in July 2025 to stabbing four University of Idaho students to death in 2022.
He was sentenced to four life sentences without the chance of parole.
Kohberger filed a petition for post-conviction relief, saying he was misled into confessing.
He is representing himself in this legal challenge.
Kohberger's guilty plea helped him avoid the death penalty.
Evidence against him included DNA linking him to a knife sheath at the crime scene and phone and car location data.
Kohberger’s motive for the murders is still unknown.
The family of one victim said Kohberger got the deal he wanted and criticized the focus on his claims rather than on the victims.
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Keiko Fujimori has been elected as Peru’s first female president after four attempts over 15 years. She won a close race against a left-wing opponent and will lead a country that is politically divided. Many people wonder if her leadership will resemble that of her father, Alberto Fujimori, a former president who was convicted of human rights abuses and corruption.
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Keiko Fujimori is the first woman elected president of Peru.
She won the presidency after trying four times in 15 years.
Her victory represents a shift to the political right in Peru.
The presidential race was very close between her and a left-wing rival.
Peru is politically divided as she takes office.
Her father, Alberto Fujimori, was a former president who was imprisoned for corruption and human rights violations.
Some people are concerned she might follow her father’s controversial style of government.
Keiko Fujimori has expressed interest in restoring relationships with other countries like Mexico.
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A bipartisan group of U.S. House lawmakers is urging Congress to approve emergency funding to address the worsening drought and falling water levels in the Colorado River Basin. They warn that the declining water supply threatens drinking water, farming, electricity production, and industries across the Western U.S.
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Lawmakers sent a letter on July 17 asking for emergency Colorado River funding in an upcoming government spending package.
The Colorado River provides drinking water to 1 in 10 Americans and supports 90% of U.S. winter produce crops.
The Hoover and Glen Canyon dams on the river supply electricity to 2.5 million people.
The river system and nearby parks generate over $26 billion a year for the outdoor economy.
Reduced river flow is linked to drought, with water levels about 20% lower than in the 20th century.
The Colorado River supports key industries like manufacturing, aerospace, and defense in the West.
Previous drought mitigation funding of $4 billion has mostly been spent, with less than $100 million left.
Projections show Lake Mead and Lake Powell will continue to drop to dangerous levels by the end of 2026.
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President Donald Trump visited Michigan to support his tariffs on imported goods, especially those affecting the automobile industry. He said these tariffs are helping the U.S. auto sector by encouraging companies to make products in America, even though Michigan’s job growth is slow and unemployment remains relatively high.
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President Trump spoke at a General Motors plant in Milford, Michigan.
Michigan has been economically affected by tariffs, particularly in the auto sector.
U.S. tariffs include a 25% tax on Canadian-made vehicles with non-U.S. parts and steel tariffs.
The U.S. plans to increase some tariffs, including on Canadian autos, to 50% starting in August.
Canada responded with 25% tariffs on certain U.S. vehicles and parts.
Michigan’s job growth was just 500 jobs in the 12 months before June, lower than other states like Texas.
Michigan’s unemployment rate was 5.1% in May 2024, higher than most U.S. states.
Trump highlighted investments by automakers like GM and Ford in U.S. manufacturing as signs his policies are working.
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A widespread outbreak of Cyclospora, a parasite found on fresh fruits and vegetables, has caused many Americans to avoid eating produce. The outbreak has led to over 11,500 reported illnesses across 41 states, with investigations pointing to contaminated lettuce as a major source.
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Cyclospora is a parasite that spreads through contaminated fresh produce.
Over 11,500 cases of illness have been reported in 41 states, with more than 300 hospitalizations.
The largest outbreak is linked to iceberg lettuce from Taylor Farms sold at Taco Bell and other places.
Michigan alone has reported 9,253 cases as of July 27.
About 40% of Americans have reduced their consumption of fruits and vegetables due to the outbreak.
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have faced staff cuts of 20-25% recently.
A new FDA rule on food traceability, which could help identify sources of outbreaks faster, has been delayed.
Critics say federal leadership and response to the outbreak have been poorly managed.
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The United States left a United Nations Security Council meeting after France criticized the U.S. vote against extending the term of the UN human rights chief. This incident highlighted tensions between the two allies over human rights issues and differing views on the UN rights chief’s role.
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The US walked out during a UN Security Council meeting when France spoke about Ukraine and human rights.
France compared the US vote on the human rights chief's term extension to votes by Russia, North Korea, and other authoritarian countries.
The US voted against extending Volker Turk’s mandate as the UN human rights chief for four more years.
France and other countries supported extending Turk’s term; the UN General Assembly voted 144 in favor, 10 against, and 13 abstained.
The US said Turk criticizes democratic countries like the US and Israel while ignoring abuses by oppressive regimes.
The US walkout was a protest against what it called France's disrespectful and political comments.
The dispute reveals deeper strains between the Trump administration and the United Nations, with Washington reducing funding and withdrawing from many UN bodies.
The UN views the human rights post as very important amid rising global influence of autocratic governments.
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T-Mobile users across the United States experienced a large outage on Monday afternoon, with many unable to use their phones normally. A website tracking outages reported over 21,000 complaints, especially in major cities like New York City, Chicago, and Minneapolis.
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The outage occurred on a Monday afternoon and affected many areas nationwide.
More than 21,000 outage complaints were reported by 4:16 p.m. ET on the tracking website DownDetector.
The cities with the most complaints included New York City, Chicago, Detroit, Minneapolis, and others.
Users saw "SOS" or "SOS Only" on their phone screens, meaning they could only make emergency calls.
"SOS" appears when the phone cannot connect to its normal network but can still call emergency services.
T-Mobile did not respond to requests for comment before publication.
Additional cities affected included Seattle, West Sacramento, Irvine, Albuquerque, Orlando, and St. Louis.
The outage prevented regular calls, texts, and mobile data until service was restored.
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Bryan Kohberger, convicted of killing four University of Idaho students in 2022, has asked to withdraw his guilty plea and get a new trial. He claims he pleaded guilty because he got bad legal advice, but the state and victims’ families oppose this request.
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Kohberger was found guilty of breaking into a house and killing four college students with knives.
The victims were Madison Mogen, Kaylee Goncalves, Xana Kernodle, and Ethan Chapin.
Kohberger says he is innocent and wants to plead not guilty now.
He is representing himself in court to request a new trial.
The victims’ families and Idaho’s attorney general oppose the new trial request.
Kohberger is serving four consecutive life sentences without parole and 10 more years for burglary.
Evidence against him included DNA on a knife at the scene and surveillance video near the house.
Kohberger was arrested in Pennsylvania about a month after the killings while visiting his father.
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President Donald Trump’s administration asked the Supreme Court to review a court decision blocking parts of his executive order on mail-in voting and voter lists. The order directs new rules for mail ballots and asks Homeland Security to create state lists of eligible voters, but 23 states challenged it as unlawful before the upcoming election.
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President Trump signed the executive order in March 2024.
The order requires Homeland Security to create lists of eligible voters for each state.
It also directs the U.S. Postal Service to set new rules for mail-in ballots, like using specific envelopes.
Twenty-three states and Washington D.C. sued, saying the order is illegal.
A federal judge blocked parts of the order from taking effect in those states for the November 2024 election.
A federal appeals court upheld the block, preventing the order’s implementation.
The Trump administration argues the court’s block is premature because agencies are still planning how to carry out the order.
The administration says the order is aimed at protecting election integrity and directing lawful action by federal agencies.
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Lindsay Clancy, a Massachusetts woman, is on trial for the murder of her three children in January 2023. Her ex-husband said her mental health worsened in the months before the deaths, while prosecutors say she planned the killings and her defense argues she suffered from psychosis.
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Lindsay Clancy is charged with three counts of first-degree murder for killing her children aged 5, 3, and 8 months.
Clancy has pleaded not guilty but admits to carrying out the acts.
Her ex-husband, Patrick Clancy, testified she was very depressed and her mental health declined sharply in December 2022.
Prosecutors say she deliberately and rationally planned the murders.
The defense claims she experienced postpartum psychosis, a rare mental illness that can cause hallucinations and confusion after childbirth.
Clancy attempted suicide after the killings and was hospitalized.
The trial will last several weeks with witnesses including psychiatrists, family, and law enforcement.
Postpartum psychosis affects about 1 in 1,000 mothers and is considered a medical emergency.
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President Donald Trump was interrupted by protesters chanting "pedophile protector" during a speech in Michigan. The disruption relates to criticism over the handling of documents connected to Jeffrey Epstein, a convicted sex offender who died in jail.
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The chant interrupted President Trump’s speech but he continued after a brief pause.
Videos show the disruption happening while Trump was speaking in Michigan.
Protesters’ remarks relate to pressure for releasing more documents about Jeffrey Epstein.
Jeffrey Epstein died by suicide in jail in 2019 while awaiting charges.
Trump referred to someone as "a communist" during the event.
The crowd responded with chants of "USA! USA!" after the interruption.
It is unclear if protesters were removed from the event.
Earlier this year, a similar protest occurred during Trump’s visit to a Ford facility in Dearborn.
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A recent analysis shows that redistricting done by Republican leaders in the middle of the current decade created a U.S. House map similar to the one from 2018, when Democrats won the majority. Although the new map is more favorable to Republicans than in 2024, it still resembles the past map where Democrats held the majority.
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Republican-led redistricting took place mid-decade, changing district boundaries.
The new 2025-2026 House map is more Republican-leaning than the 2024 map.
Despite this, the map's overall shape and competitiveness are close to the 2018 map.
In 2018, Democrats won the majority of seats in the House of Representatives.
The "median House seat" is a term used to measure which party has an advantage based on presidential voting patterns.
Redistricting influences which party has a better chance of winning more seats.
These changes can affect future elections and party control in the House.
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A confirmed tornado struck northeastern Wisconsin on Monday, causing extensive damage in the Appleton and Menasha areas. Emergency crews responded quickly, and officials reported no confirmed fatalities or major injuries as they continued assessing the damage and restoring services.
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The tornado hit Winnebago County near Appleton around midday.
The National Weather Service issued a "take cover now" tornado warning as the storm moved at 40 miles per hour.
Severe weather, including large hail and strong winds, continued in the region with additional tornado warnings issued.
Significant damage occurred to buildings, trees, and power lines in Menasha and Appleton.
Emergency teams focused on safety, clearing debris, and addressing hazards like natural gas leaks.
Thousands of residents lost electricity, with more than 15,000 power outages reported in surrounding counties.
Officials urged people to stay indoors and avoid unnecessary travel while recovery work is underway.
Damage surveys are planned to determine the tornado’s strength and path.
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