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Texas Governor Greg Abbott, a Republican, is running for a fourth term against Democrat Gina Hinojosa in a close race. A recent poll shows Abbott with a small lead, but the race is tight and could change before the midterm election in about 100 days.
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Greg Abbott is the current governor of Texas and a strong conservative allied with President Donald Trump.
Gina Hinojosa is a Democratic challenger and lawyer who has served in the Texas House since 2017.
A new poll shows Abbott leading with 45% and Hinojosa at 42%, with 10% undecided.
Hinojosa is popular among independent, moderate, Black, and Latino voters.
Abbott leads among college-educated and white voters.
Abbott seeks a fourth term, which would make him the longest-serving Texas governor.
Democrats have not won the Texas governorship since 1990.
Election experts say Abbott is still the favorite, but the race has tightened compared to his previous win in 2022.
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A new study shows that state abortion bans are making medical care worse for women who have miscarriages. These bans cause delays in treatment, which can harm women's health, affect their ability to have children later, and lengthen their emotional pain.
Key Facts
The Supreme Court's Dobbs decision four years ago allowed states to ban abortion.
New research shows these bans affect women who have miscarriages, even if they don’t want an abortion.
Delays in miscarriage treatment caused by abortion laws raise health risks for women.
Delayed care can also reduce a woman’s chances of future fertility.
The extra wait time prolongs emotional suffering from losing a pregnancy.
The study highlights unintended consequences of abortion bans on miscarriage care.
Medical experts are concerned about the impact on women’s health and well-being.
The research was reported by special correspondent Sarah Varney.
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Before giving a speech at Senator Lindsey Graham's funeral, President Donald Trump met separately with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. These meetings took place on the same day as the funeral.
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President Trump attended Senator Lindsey Graham's funeral.
He delivered the eulogy at the funeral.
On the same day, President Trump met with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy of Ukraine.
He also met with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel.
Both meetings were held separately before the funeral service.
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Iran launched several ballistic missiles toward a U.S. military base in Jordan, but all missiles were intercepted. This is the first missile attack on a U.S. base since President Donald Trump paused strikes against Iran to give diplomacy a chance.
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Iran fired multiple ballistic missiles at a U.S. base in Jordan.
U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) said all missiles were intercepted successfully.
This attack happened after President Trump paused military strikes last Friday.
President Trump said he was engaged in serious talks with Iran but warned military action would resume if talks fail.
Iran’s missiles were launched by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps around 5:45 p.m. ET.
The U.S. military remains alert and ready to respond.
Iran targeted Jordan, where two U.S. service members died earlier this month in missile and drone attacks.
The missile launch came hours after President Trump met Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu to discuss Iran.
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A government advisory group with members supportive of President Trump voted to reduce federal review of building projects near historic sites. Some people worry this change could lead to less protection for important historic and cultural locations in the U.S.
Key Facts
The advisory council is filled with allies of President Donald Trump.
The council voted to weaken federal oversight on construction near historic places.
Federal oversight means the government reviews projects to protect historic sites.
Critics fear fewer protections will harm historic and cultural places.
The decision affects how preservation rules are applied nationwide.
The discussion about this change was covered by Jeffrey Brown and Phillip Kennicott.
This topic was part of a series called CANVAS focused on arts and culture.
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Severe storms hit the Northeastern United States, causing travel delays. Meanwhile, a deadly earthquake has struck southern Japan, causing significant damage.
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Storms affected the Northeastern U.S., leading to delays in travel.
The region experienced heavy rain and strong winds.
Southern Japan was hit by a powerful earthquake.
The earthquake resulted in fatalities and destruction.
Emergency teams are responding to help affected areas.
Both events disrupted transportation and daily activities.
Weather and seismic agencies are monitoring ongoing risks.
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A funeral service for Senator Lindsey Graham was held at the Washington National Cathedral in Washington, D.C. President Donald Trump, lawmakers, and family members attended to honor Senator Graham's life and work.
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The funeral took place at the Washington National Cathedral.
Senator Lindsey Graham was the person being honored.
President Donald Trump attended the service.
Lawmakers also joined the ceremony.
Family members were present to honor Senator Graham.
The event was held in Washington, D.C.
CBS News reported on the funeral service.
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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.
Key Facts
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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