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Thomas Hampson, a classical singer known for European styles, has spent over 25 years promoting American music traditions. He recently showcased this work in Aspen, Colorado, as part of an arts and culture series.
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Thomas Hampson is a classical vocalist trained in European music traditions.
He has focused on American musical traditions for more than 25 years.
Hampson works to revive and celebrate American songs.
His project is called "Song of America."
He appeared in Aspen, Colorado, to share this music.
The event was part of the CANVAS arts and culture series.
Fred de Sam Lazaro reported on Hampson’s performance for the series.
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Saudi Arabia said it shot down drones fired by Iran-backed militias from Iraq. At the same time, Houthi rebels in Yemen claimed they forced a Saudi oil tanker to turn back as part of a blockade of Saudi shipping.
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Saudi air defenses intercepted and destroyed several drones targeting oil facilities in eastern Saudi Arabia.
The Saudi Defense Ministry said the drones came from Iraqi territory and were launched by Iran-backed militias.
Iraq's Prime Minister ordered an investigation into the drone attacks, and the Iraqi military stated it would prevent attacks from Iraqi soil.
Iraq-based militias denied involvement and suggested the attacks may have come from the Houthis in Yemen.
The Houthis said they launched missile attacks on a Saudi oil tanker, causing it to turn back in the Red Sea.
The Houthis have declared a blockade of Saudi shipping through the Bab el-Mandeb strait, a critical route to the Red Sea.
The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations Center reported a tanker hearing explosions in the southern Red Sea but said the vessel and crew were safe.
While Iran and the U.S. paused recent fighting and negotiators made progress, tensions remain high in the region.
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A White House teleprompter operator, Gabriel Perez, was suspended and then removed from his federal job after reports said he used his inside knowledge to bet more than $100,000 on President Donald Trump’s speeches. The betting took place on an online prediction market called Kalshi, which prohibits gambling on information gained through work.
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Gabriel Perez worked as a teleprompter operator at the White House.
He was placed on unpaid leave after reports of betting on President Trump’s speeches.
Perez allegedly used inside information to win money on the Kalshi betting platform.
He won more than $100,000 betting on phrases and words used in speeches, including the State of the Union address.
Kalshi flagged and reported the suspicious trades to the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission.
Perez no longer works for the federal government; it is unclear if he resigned or was fired.
White House press secretary called the insider betting reports a disgrace.
Kalshi requires users to disclose their jobs and bans betting based on non-public work information.
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Dr. Anthony Fauci, the former White House medical adviser, will testify in a Senate hearing. This comes shortly after Senator Rand Paul released over 1,000 pages of Fauci’s diary entries from early in the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Dr. Anthony Fauci was the chief White House medical adviser during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Senator Rand Paul, a Republican from Kentucky, shared more than 1,000 pages of Fauci’s diaries.
The diary entries cover Fauci's work and thoughts from the early pandemic period.
Fauci is scheduled to appear at a Senate committee hearing on Wednesday.
The hearing is expected to involve significant questioning about the pandemic response.
Fauci’s diaries give insight into his role and decisions during the health crisis.
The release of the diaries has increased public interest in the Senate hearing.
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Emilee Hackney talks about how people often have wrong ideas about Appalachia, like thinking it is only about coal mining and drug problems. In her new book, she shares her real experience growing up in southwestern Virginia and how politics affected her community.
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Appalachia is commonly seen as a place with coal towns and substance abuse.
Emilee Hackney grew up in southwestern Virginia, part of Appalachia.
Hackney says these stereotypes don’t match her life experience.
She wrote a memoir called “All That’s Unseen.”
The book tells about her life in Appalachia and political changes there.
Amna Nawaz interviewed Hackney for the PBS News podcast "Settle In."
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The U.S. Department of Energy has identified five states as potential locations to store nuclear waste. This move is part of the Trump administration’s efforts to find a long-term solution for managing nuclear power waste.
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The Department of Energy signed agreements, called memorandums of understanding, with five states.
These states may host facilities to store nuclear waste safely.
Finding permanent storage for nuclear waste has been a challenge for many years in the U.S.
The plan is part of President Donald Trump’s administration policies on energy and the environment.
Proper disposal of nuclear waste is important to protect people and the environment.
This decision marks a new step toward creating a national plan for nuclear waste management.
The Energy Department is working closely with state officials on these plans.
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The U.N. migration agency warns that criminal gangs are trafficking many people, often educated English speakers, to work in online scam centers. These victims are tricked by fake job ads, then forced through violence and threats to take part in scams, mainly in Asia.
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Criminal groups traffic hundreds of thousands of people to online scam centers.
Victims are often lured by fake job offers advertised on social media.
People have their identity papers taken and are forced to work through violence and debt bondage.
Victims come from over 80 countries, many with good English skills and education.
Most cases happen across Asia, with significant losses reported in East Asia, Australia, and New Zealand.
Estimated financial losses due to scams reached $114 billion last year in those regions.
The International Organization for Migration helped over 3,500 victims between 2022 and 2025.
Countries most affected include Indonesia, India, Sri Lanka, Ethiopia, Kenya, and Bangladesh.
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President Donald Trump has been personally involved in planning a $22.5 billion renovation of Washington Dulles International Airport. He reviewed multiple design proposals and aims to improve transportation, parking, and the terminal while keeping the iconic main terminal roof.
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President Trump called Dulles Airport a "terrible airport" and criticized its design.
He requested 3D models from design firms to better understand and edit plans.
The renovation will remove the current mobile lounges and add an underground U-shaped aerotrain and moving sidewalks.
The project includes expanding the terminal with four new linear concourses replacing older gates.
Parking will be moved closer to the main terminal for passenger convenience.
Around 30 design proposals were submitted by companies such as HNTB, STV Group, and AECOM.
Trump rejected some design ideas, including a wavy roof and a high bridge between terminals.
The renovation will preserve the architecturally significant sloped-roof main terminal designed by Eero Saarinen.
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A strong tornado hit several communities in north-eastern Wisconsin, including Appleton, Menasha, and Neenah, causing major damage to homes, cars, and power lines. Authorities searched for victims and provided shelter, while power outages affected thousands of people.
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The tornado struck on Monday afternoon and stayed on the ground for over 20 minutes.
It left a 12-mile (19 km) path of destruction in the Fox Cities area.
No deaths have been reported, possibly because the tornado hit during the day when people were awake.
Dozens of people were injured, and officials continue to check damaged homes for victims.
Governor Tony Evers declared a state of emergency for the affected counties.
More than 10,000 customers in Winnebago and Outagamie counties lost electricity.
The storm was part of a larger system fueled by heat and humidity moving through the Great Lakes.
Emergency shelters were opened for people displaced by the tornado damage.
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Boeing lost $280 million in the second quarter of 2026 due to delays in the Air Force One replacement program. The project, which started under President Trump’s first term, is now four years behind schedule.
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Boeing is working on a contract to replace two old Air Force One planes.
The program is about four years late.
Boeing reported a $280 million loss connected to this project in Q2 2026.
The contract began during President Trump’s first term.
The planes are being built for the U.S. government.
The delay is impacting Boeing’s financial results.
Air Force One is the official plane used by the President of the United States.
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An FDA official said the U.S. food supply is safe even though more than 11,000 cases of cyclosporiasis have been reported. Cyclosporiasis is an illness caused by a parasite that can spread through contaminated food or water.
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The number of cyclosporiasis cases in the U.S. has reached 11,000.
Cyclosporiasis is caused by a parasite called Cyclospora.
The illness spreads mainly through eating contaminated food or drinking contaminated water.
The FDA’s acting deputy commissioner for food, Donald Prater, spoke at a food safety meeting.
Prater emphasized that the U.S. food supply remains safe despite the outbreak.
The statement was made during the International Association for Food Protection’s annual meeting.
The FDA monitors food safety to prevent and control outbreaks like this one.
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with members of the U.S. Senate on Capitol Hill. This meeting took place shortly after his in-person meeting with President Donald Trump.
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President Zelenskyy visited the United States and met with President Donald Trump.
After that meeting, Zelenskyy met with U.S. Senators on Capitol Hill.
The meetings focus on relations between Ukraine and the United States.
The news was reported by CBS News congressional reporter Taurean Small.
These events happened on a Tuesday.
The coverage was available on CBS News and its app.
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NASA's Link satellite, launched to help save the Swift gamma-ray telescope by boosting its orbit, is facing problems with its attitude control system. Two of its three reaction wheels have stopped working, causing the spacecraft to spin and disrupting communication, but engineers are working on solutions.
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The Link satellite was launched on July 3 to rescue NASA’s Swift observatory, which is at risk of burning up on reentry.
Link experienced issues with attitude control because two of its three reaction wheels are inoperable.
Reaction wheels help control the orientation or pointing of a spacecraft.
Link’s cold gas thruster system, used for fine control, is also partially malfunctioning.
Electric thrusters on Link, originally meant for orbit raising, are now being used to stabilize its position.
NASA is paying $30 million to Katalyst Space Technologies to develop and operate the Link mission.
Swift cannot move itself since it has no propulsion and is about 22 years old, operating well past its planned lifetime.
NASA views the mission as both a rescue operation and a test of commercial satellite servicing capabilities.
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President Donald Trump gave a speech honoring Senator Lindsey Graham at his funeral held at Washington National Cathedral. The service was attended by notable guests, including Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. Senator Graham died on July 11 from a heart condition called aortic dissection.
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President Trump delivered the eulogy at Lindsey Graham's funeral.
The funeral took place at Washington National Cathedral.
Fox News host Sean Hannity also spoke at the service.
President Trump described Graham as a "true American original" and a "beloved friend."
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu attended the funeral.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky was also present.
Lindsey Graham passed away on July 11 due to an aortic dissection, which is a serious heart condition.
The event was covered under U.S. news and political topics.
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House Republicans, led by President Trump, are urging the Senate to quickly pass a $95 billion reconciliation bill that advances key GOP priorities without needing Democratic support. The bill includes funding for military operations related to the Iran conflict, farm aid, and changes to election laws under the SAVE America Act.
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The $95 billion bill uses the reconciliation process, allowing it to pass with a simple Senate majority and avoid the 60-vote filibuster.
It includes up to $73 billion for defense and intelligence committees to support military efforts, mainly linked to the Iran war.
The House recently passed a non-binding resolution opposing the Iran war after U.S. troop deaths, but it has no legal force.
The bill allocates $12 billion in aid to help farmers facing economic challenges, separate from another farm bill still in the Senate.
It calls for up to $10 billion for changes to federal election laws under the SAVE America Act, a top priority for President Trump.
Some conservatives criticize parts of the SAVE Act funding, arguing grants for voter ID laws might not be used effectively.
Senate Majority Leader John Thune has shown reluctance, wanting to resolve government funding first before moving on this bill.
President Trump is actively pressuring Senate Republicans to pass the package quickly, including urging them to stay in session until it passes.
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A strong magnitude 6.8 earthquake hit Kumamoto prefecture on Japan’s Kyushu island, causing buildings to collapse, fires to start, and cutting power to many homes. Rescue teams are working as aftershocks continue, with at least one person confirmed dead and many others injured or missing.
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The earthquake struck on Tuesday at 4:30 pm local time with an updated magnitude of 6.8.
The epicenter was near the coastal city of Uto, about 48 km southwest of Kumamoto City.
The quake caused widespread damage, including collapsed buildings, fires in Kumamoto City, and damaged roads.
A shopping mall partially collapsed and later suffered a powerful explosion, trapping people inside.
At least one person died, and around 50 people were reported wounded in hospitals.
About 300,000 people were told to go to evacuation centers.
Over 60 aftershocks have happened, with more expected, complicating rescue efforts.
No problems were reported at the nearby Sendai Nuclear Power Plant after the quake.
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Canadian visits to the U.S. dropped by about 25% in 2025 compared to 2024, causing a decrease in tourism spending. This decline happened during a time of political and trade disagreements between President Donald Trump’s administration and Canadian leaders.
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Canadians traveled to the U.S. 7.1 million fewer times in 2025 than in 2024.
Canadian spending in the U.S. fell from nearly $15 billion in 2024 to $13.3 billion in 2025.
Political tensions included President Trump’s tariffs on Canadian goods and his suggestion that Canada should become the 51st U.S. state.
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney criticized these policies, saying they hurt Canadian workers and the economy.
Travel within Canada increased by 5.1 million trips, benefiting Canada’s economy.
Trips by Canadians to countries other than the U.S. also rose by 1.3 million.
A White House spokeswoman said President Trump’s policies have helped U.S. tourism by improving safety and attracting major events like the Olympics and FIFA World Cup.
Canadians usually travel to the U.S. because it is nearby and has milder weather, but that has changed recently due to tensions.
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Amazon Prime Video will stream Wednesday night NHL hockey games in Canada starting next season, under a new 12-year deal with Rogers Communications. The service will also show some Stanley Cup playoff games, and these broadcasts will be available to Prime subscribers at no extra cost.
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Amazon Prime Video will broadcast at least 26 Wednesday night NHL games in Canada each season beginning September 30.
The deal lasts 12 years, through the 2037-38 NHL season, matching Rogers’ $11 billion national media rights contract with the NHL.
Prime Video will air select Stanley Cup playoff games, including two first-round series and one second-round series each year.
These games will be available to Canadian Prime members without an extra fee.
Rogers-owned Sportsnet keeps most national NHL games and will select the playoff series Prime Video can air through a draft process.
This agreement follows Rogers ending its licensing deal with CBC, which currently airs "Hockey Night in Canada," ending national NHL games on public TV after the 2025-26 season.
Rogers also plans to stop airing NHL games on its Citytv channel, ending free-to-air NHL broadcasts in Canada.
The move reflects a growing trend of sports shifting from traditional TV to streaming services in Canada and the US.
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A private company’s spacecraft, Link, designed to rescue NASA’s aging Swift telescope, has developed thruster problems and started spinning uncontrollably. The issue disrupts communication and delays the mission to boost the telescope to a higher orbit before it crashes to Earth this fall.
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The Link spacecraft is operated by Katalyst Space Technologies.
Link launched about three weeks ago to help the Swift telescope.
Swift, launched in 2004, is losing altitude faster due to recent solar activity.
Swift needs to be lifted to a higher orbit to keep studying cosmic explosions like gamma ray bursts.
Scientific observations from Swift are paused until the rescue mission succeeds.
NASA is funding the rescue with $30 million, and the mission was planned quickly within a year.
Link’s thruster problems cause it to spin uncontrollably and lose communication.
Despite problems, Katalyst says other parts of Link are working well and the mission continues.
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A college microbiology class wrongly thought they had been exposed to a dangerous germ called Neisseria meningitidis. As a precaution, 32 people took antibiotics, but later tests showed the germ was a non-harmful relative called Neisseria sicca.
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33 people, including students and staff, were involved in the lab exposure scare.
The class was supposed to identify Plesiomonas shigelloides, a non-dangerous bacterium.
Everyone in the class mistakenly identified the germ as Neisseria meningitidis, which can cause serious infections.
The lab lacked the special safety equipment usually required to handle N. meningitidis.
A vial labeled N. meningitidis was mistakenly stored in the same freezer as the safe bacteria.
Public health officials advised all exposed people to take antibiotics for 10 days.
Two people had mild symptoms and underwent spinal taps to check for infection.
Advanced testing showed the germ was Neisseria sicca, a harmless relative causing the confusion.
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