Savannah Guthrie, a TV host, made a public plea for help finding her 84-year-old mother, Nancy Guthrie, who disappeared near Tucson, Arizona, on February 1. Authorities believe Nancy was kidnapped, and the FBI is investigating ransom notes related to her disappearance.
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Nancy Guthrie went missing from her home near Tucson, Arizona, on February 1.
Blood was found near the front door of her house.
FBI released video showing a masked man on the porch the night Nancy disappeared.
Search teams and volunteers have looked for Nancy in the nearby desert and near the Arizona-Mexico border.
Multiple ransom notes were received by news organizations; the FBI considers some scams but is investigating others.
Savannah Guthrie and her family offered a $1 million reward for information about Nancy.
Savannah has publicly appealed to the kidnappers to reveal her mother's location.
Savannah acknowledged the possibility that her mother might not be alive but remains hopeful.
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A shooting happened at a busy food festival in Seattle, resulting in three deaths and four injuries. One suspect has been arrested, but police believe another person involved may still be free.
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Gunfire broke out at a food festival in Seattle.
At least three people died because of the shooting.
Four or more people were hurt in the incident.
Police have one person in custody related to the shooting.
Authorities think another suspect might still be on the run.
The city is experiencing grief and fear after the event.
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The U.S. Secret Service is investigating a video linked to Iran that targets First Lady Melania Trump. The agency monitors any possible threats to those it protects, but has not confirmed a specific threat from this video.
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The video was circulated by a media channel connected to the Iranian government.
The Secret Service said it is aware of the video and reviews content that could threaten protected people.
Melania Trump and her son Barron receive full-time Secret Service protection.
The agency did not provide details about the video or confirm a direct threat.
This video broadens the focus of hostile messages that have mostly targeted President Trump.
President Trump has publicly stated he believes Iran poses a threat to him.
Security concerns related to Iranian threats have influenced President Trump’s travel choices.
The White House and the Office of the First Lady had not commented on the video at the time.
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Vice President Kamala Harris endorsed Troy Jackson, the new Democratic candidate for the U.S. Senate in Maine. Jackson was chosen after the original nominee withdrew, and Harris highlighted the challenge of entering a race with little time before the election.
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Troy Jackson became the Democratic nominee for the Maine U.S. Senate race after a last-minute party convention.
The original nominee, Graham Platner, withdrew following sexual assault accusations, which he denied.
Jackson will face Republican Senator Susan Collins in the general election.
Kamala Harris endorsed Jackson two days after his nomination, sharing her experience of running with little preparation time.
Jackson has 101 days from his nomination to the election day to campaign.
Jackson is a fifth-generation logger and former Maine Senate president.
He previously ran for governor but lost in the primary before becoming the Senate candidate.
Jackson’s campaign has raised $2 million since nomination; Collins has raised over $16 million.
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Artist Betye Saar, known for her art about Black identity and culture, died at age 99 in Los Angeles. She was a key figure in the 1960s Black Art Movement and used objects from history in her sculptures to express ideas about race and freedom.
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Betye Saar passed away at 99 years old and would have turned 100 soon.
She was a major artist in the 1960s Black Art Movement.
Saar created sculptures from found objects, including items linked to Black history and culture.
One of her famous works is “The Liberation of Aunt Jemima,” which changed an offensive stereotype into a symbol of strength.
Saar began making art at age 35 after working in design.
Her 1969 piece “Black Girl’s Window” was recognized decades later and is now in the Museum of Modern Art in New York.
She inspired many Black artists and was active in teaching and mentoring others.
In 2026, Saar was honored by being inducted into the American Academy of Arts and Letters.
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Firefighters in southwest France are working to control a large wildfire that has caused over 200,000 people to leave their homes. In the U.S., nearly 100 million people are under heat warnings due to rising temperatures and high humidity. A new bridge has also opened, allowing traffic to move between the U.S. and Canada.
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A large wildfire is burning in southwest France.
More than 200,000 people have been forced to evacuate because of the fire.
Almost 100 million people in the United States are currently under heat alerts.
The heat alerts are due to high temperatures and severe humidity.
A new bridge connecting the United States and Canada has opened to traffic.
The bridge opening allows vehicles to travel between the two countries.
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Actors Benedict Cumberbatch, Alan Cumming, and Benedict Wong expressed concern about a potential merger between Paramount Skydance and Warner Bros. Discovery. They warned that this merger could reduce competition, threaten jobs, and concentrate too much power in the entertainment industry.
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Benedict Cumberbatch, Alan Cumming, and Benedict Wong wrote an opinion piece about the merger.
The merger involves Paramount Skydance and Warner Bros. Discovery.
The actors are worried the merger will reduce competition in the film industry.
They say it could lead to fewer independent movies being made or acquired.
The merger might put many jobs at risk.
Concentrating power in a few companies can limit the variety of creative work.
The op-ed calls on the UK to take action to stop or regulate the merger.
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The recent conflict between the United States and Iran has temporarily slowed down. The U.S. has faced difficulties because it does not have enough systems to defend against ballistic missiles and drones.
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The U.S. and Iran have recently exchanged fire, but fighting has paused for now.
The U.S. military is in short supply of defense systems against ballistic missiles and drones.
Ballistic missiles are rockets that can carry explosives over long distances.
Drones are small aircraft controlled remotely, often used in warfare.
Jerry McGinn, a former senior Defense Department official, spoke about these defense challenges.
The shortage of these defense systems poses concerns for U.S. military readiness.
The discussion about these issues was led by journalist Nick Schifrin.
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Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei said he does not support banning open-weight AI models and denied that his company wants to block competitors. Instead, he suggests controlling advanced computer chips, limiting certain AI training methods, and requiring safety tests for powerful AI systems.
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Anthropic’s CEO said he never supported banning open-weight AI models.
Many big tech companies signed a letter asking the U.S. government not to restrict open-weight AI.
A new Chinese open-weight AI model, Kimi K3, performs well at a low cost, surprising Silicon Valley.
The Trump administration has considered sanctions against Chinese AI labs accused of stealing U.S. research.
Amodei believes banning open models won’t stop threats because bad actors don’t follow laws.
He supports regulating chip exports, cracking down on "industrial-scale distillation" (training AI on outputs of other models), and mandatory safety tests for powerful AI.
Anthropic did not join the open-weight letter, leading to criticism.
Amodei wants rules focused on controlling AI power rather than banning open-source models.
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The Democratic National Committee (DNC) is facing money problems and internal conflicts less than 100 days before the November midterm elections. Chair Ken Martin is under pressure because of financial struggles, management concerns, and recent incidents within the party.
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The DNC is about $2 million in debt, while the Republican National Committee has around $130 million in cash available.
The DNC used its Washington DC headquarters as collateral for a $15 million credit line last year to support election activities.
There have been reports of internal disputes and an HR investigation after Ken Martin threw his phone near a junior aide’s desk in July.
Some DNC members question Martin’s transparency about the finances and worry about his ability to lead.
The DNC asked vendors to delay sending invoices until after the November elections to manage cash flow.
Martin said the DNC chose to spend money on election efforts instead of saving cash, and highlighted more donations from wealthy donors.
Former Democratic finance chair Rufus Gifford criticized Martin’s leadership and said the party needs to restore donor confidence to avoid becoming irrelevant.
Calls for Martin to resign have grown, but he has refused to step down.
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As the midterm elections get closer, the U.S. Senate is working on a busy and complex set of tasks while the House of Representatives is on summer break. One key item is the first vote on President Trump’s nominee for Director of National Intelligence.
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The Senate remains in session despite the House being on summer recess.
Congress has limited time before the midterm elections.
The Senate has a full and complicated agenda to address.
One important task is voting on President Trump’s nominee for Director of National Intelligence.
The role of the Director of National Intelligence is to oversee U.S. intelligence agencies.
Lisa Desjardins reported on the situation at Capitol Hill.
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A large youth-led protest movement in India began after leaked medical entrance exam papers caused public anger. The protesters, mainly young people, named themselves the "cockroaches" after a government official insulted unemployed youth. This protest challenges Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government.
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The protests started because of leaked medical entrance exams in India.
The movement is mainly led by young people, especially from India’s Generation Z.
Protesters call themselves "cockroaches," a name taken from a government official's insult.
The government official compared unemployed youth to cockroaches.
This is one of the biggest youth-led protests against Prime Minister Modi’s leadership.
The protests highlight dissatisfaction and challenges faced by young people in India.
The article was produced by Zeba Warsi with contributions from Uzair Usmani and Naila Khan.
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A shot was fired outside the US Consulate in Toronto for the second time in four months. No one was hurt, but the building was damaged, and police are still investigating the incident.
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At least one shot was fired near the US Consulate General in Toronto early in the morning.
No injuries were reported, but the consulate’s front was damaged, and a shell casing was found.
A white sedan fled the scene at high speed; police briefly chased it but stopped for safety reasons.
No suspects have been caught yet, and the investigation continues.
The US Department of State is working closely with Canadian authorities.
This is the second shooting at this consulate since March 10, when shots were also fired, and a police officer was later killed during the arrest operation.
Toronto police say some young people are being recruited through secret messaging apps to commit shootings and film them for money, with targets including the US Consulate and other sites.
Police and international law enforcement agencies like the Royal Canadian Mounted Police and FBI are cooperating on the investigation.
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There are 99 days left until the 2024 U.S. midterm elections. All 435 seats in the House of Representatives and 35 seats in the Senate will be decided during this election.
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The midterm elections will take place in 99 days.
Voters will choose representatives for all 435 House seats.
Voters will also decide on 35 Senate seats.
CBS News election experts Anthony Salvanto and Kyle Kondik provided analysis on the races.
The midterms will affect the balance of power in the U.S. Congress.
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Senator Rand Paul released many diary entries from Dr. Anthony Fauci before Fauci’s Senate testimony about the U.S. response to COVID-19. Senator Ron Johnson, a member of the Senate committee questioning Fauci, shared his thoughts on the released entries.
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Senator Rand Paul is from Kentucky and is a Republican.
He released thousands of diary entries from Dr. Anthony Fauci.
Dr. Fauci is the former director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases.
Fauci was set to testify before the Senate about the federal government’s response to COVID-19.
Senator Ron Johnson from Wisconsin is also a Republican and part of the Senate committee.
Johnson provided his reaction to the released diary entries.
The diary entries provide insight into Fauci’s actions and decisions during the pandemic.
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There is a rise in illnesses caused by cyclosporiasis and salmonella in the United States. These outbreaks are causing worry about the safety of food across many states.
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Cases of cyclosporiasis, an intestinal infection caused by a parasite, are increasing.
A salmonella outbreak is currently affecting 17 U.S. states.
Both outbreaks are linked to contaminated food.
These events are raising public concern about food safety in the U.S.
William Brangham spoke with Caitlin Rivers, an expert in disease tracking from Johns Hopkins University, to discuss these issues.
Authorities are monitoring the outbreaks to understand their sources and limit further sickness.
Cyclosporiasis and salmonella both cause symptoms like diarrhea and stomach cramps.
The outbreaks highlight ongoing challenges in ensuring safe food supply in the country.
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The Senate approved a procedural step to move forward with President Trump’s nomination of Jay Clayton to be the head of the Office of the Director of National Intelligence. The vote was 51 to 43, and the Senate may hold the final confirmation vote as soon as Tuesday night.
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President Trump nominated Jay Clayton to lead the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI).
The Senate vote to advance Clayton’s nomination was 51 in favor and 43 against.
This procedural vote allows the Senate to hold a final confirmation vote soon.
The final vote could take place as early as Tuesday night.
The ODNI oversees the United States intelligence community and coordinates intelligence activities.
Jay Clayton’s confirmation would lead him to become the top intelligence official in the U.S. government.
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The UK government will offer new technical education options for students aged 14 in England. These courses will focus on local jobs and industries and combine core subjects like English and math with practical skills and work experience.
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New technical courses like manufacturing and AI will start from Year 10 (age 14) in England.
These courses link learning to jobs available in the students' local areas.
More than one million young people in the UK are currently not in education, employment, or training (called Neet).
The government plans to roll out these new education pathways in some areas by 2028.
Students will get hands-on experience through work placements with employers.
The program builds on local initiatives like the Greater Manchester Baccalaureate started in 2024.
Education Secretary Lucy Powell highlighted the goal of connecting education to real job opportunities.
Education is a devolved issue, so this plan applies only to England, but similar efforts exist in Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland.
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Tamara Keith from NPR and Amy Walter from the Cook Political Report talked about the upcoming midterm elections. Both political parties are preparing for a costly and tough fight to control Congress, with less than 100 days left before voting day. They also discussed plans for the 2028 primary elections.
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The midterm elections are happening in less than 100 days.
Both major political parties are getting ready for a strong competition.
The fight for control of Congress is expected to be expensive.
The discussion included information about the 2028 primary election schedule.
Tamara Keith and Amy Walter shared their insights on the political situation.
The conversation took place on a program hosted by Geoff Bennett.
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