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The funeral for Sen. Lindsey Graham | Special Report

July 29, 2026 • Us • CBS News

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Senator Lindsey Graham passed away on July 11 at the age of 71 due to heart disease. His funeral took place Tuesday at the National Cathedral in Washington, D.C.

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Senator Lindsey Graham died on July 11.
Cause of death was an aortic dissection linked to heart disease.
He was 71 years old at the time of his death.
The funeral was held at the National Cathedral in Washington, D.C.
CBS News anchored a special report covering the funeral.

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Thune and Johnson both plan to attend Trump's Dallas convention

July 29, 2026 • Us • Axios

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House and Senate Republican leaders, including Majority Leader John Thune and Speaker Mike Johnson, plan to attend President Donald Trump’s midterm convention in Dallas in September. The event aims to unite Republicans behind Trump’s agenda ahead of the November elections, but some candidates face tough choices about joining due to his declining approval ratings.

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The Republican midterm convention is scheduled for September 9-10 in Dallas, Texas.
Majority Leader John Thune and House Speaker Mike Johnson plan to attend and support President Trump’s agenda.
Some Republican candidates, like Sen. Dan Sullivan and Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, are also attending.
Sen. Susan Collins, who represents a state Trump lost, will likely skip the convention and focus on campaigning locally.
The convention is unusual because it takes place in mid-September during a Senate recess.
Party committees are encouraging donors to attend, but details about the event’s programming are still limited.
The event aims to highlight Republican achievements like lower drug prices, lower taxes, and border security.
Senators and representatives see the convention as a chance to show unity despite some political disagreements within the party.

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86 senators vote to move forward with Graham Russia sanctions bill

July 29, 2026 • Us • Axios

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The Senate voted 86-12 to advance a sanctions bill targeting Russia and Iran. The bill, originally led by Senator Lindsey Graham, would impose tariffs on countries buying Russian oil and renew sanctions on Iran.

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86 senators voted to move forward with the Russia and Iran sanctions bill.
The vote followed a meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and a Senate memorial for Senator Lindsey Graham.
Senator Rand Paul was the only Republican to vote against the bill.
The bill aims to impose 100% secondary tariffs on countries buying Russian oil and gas.
It targets Russia’s “shadow fleet,” tankers used to bypass sanctions.
The sanctions on Iran would be renewed as part of the bill.
Senator Graham worked closely with the White House to get President Donald Trump’s support before his death.
Zelenskyy watched the vote live from the Senate chamber.

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Rep. Ro Khanna calls for a "Marshall Plan for America" to fight wealth inequality

July 29, 2026 • Us • CBS News

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Rep. Ro Khanna from California announced a new tour called the "New Economic Patriotism" to address wealth inequality in the United States. He compared his plan to the Marshall Plan, a major U.S. aid program after World War II, aiming to boost the economy and reduce income gaps.

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Rep. Ro Khanna is a Democratic congressman from California.
He started a tour named the "New Economic Patriotism" in Pennsylvania, where he was born.
His goal is to fight wealth inequality in America.
He referenced the Marshall Plan as a model for economic recovery and investment.
The Marshall Plan was a U.S. program that helped rebuild Europe after World War II.
Khanna discussed these ideas on CBS News' program "The Takeout."
The focus is on improving economic fairness and opportunity across the country.

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What to know about the release of Fauci's diary entries, upcoming Senate testimony

July 29, 2026 • Us • CBS News

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Senator Rand Paul has shared over a thousand pages of Dr. Anthony Fauci’s diary notes from the COVID-19 pandemic period. These notes were released before Dr. Fauci’s scheduled hearing in the Senate.

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Senator Rand Paul is a Republican from Kentucky.
He released more than 1,000 pages of Dr. Fauci’s diary entries.
The diary entries cover the time of the COVID-19 pandemic.
The release happened just before Dr. Fauci’s Senate testimony.
Dr. Fauci is a public health expert involved in the U.S. response to COVID-19.
The Senate hearing is set to discuss topics related to the pandemic.

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Iran launches 'attempted surprise attack' on US forces in Middle East

July 28, 2026 • World • BBC Top Stories

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Iran fired several ballistic missiles in what the US military called an attempted surprise attack on American forces in the Middle East. The US intercepted all the missiles, and the attack happened during a break in fighting meant to support peace talks between the two countries.

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Iran launched multiple ballistic missiles targeting US forces in the Middle East.
The US military said the missile attack was an attempted surprise assault.
All missiles were successfully intercepted by US defenses.
The attack occurred at 17:45 EDT on Tuesday.
Iran has not yet made any public comment on the missile launch.
The missile strike happened during a pause in fighting aimed at encouraging negotiations.
President Donald Trump had recently said negotiations with Iran were "very friendly" and expressed hope for progress.
Control over the Strait of Hormuz remains a major issue in talks between the US and Iran.

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Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed clarifies he didn't call opponent an "ogre"

July 28, 2026 • Us • CBS News

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Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed said he did not call his opponent, Rep. Haley Stevens, an "ogre." He spoke to clear up confusion after some people thought the comment was about her.

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Abdul El-Sayed is running for the U.S. Senate seat in Michigan.
Rep. Haley Stevens is his opponent in the Democratic primary.
El-Sayed made a comment that some thought called Stevens an "ogre."
He publicly clarified that he did not say this about her.
CBS News covered the clarification in their report.
The clarification happened on a Monday.
Aaron Navarro from CBS News reported on the story.
The situation took place during the Michigan Senate race campaign.

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Senate votes to confirm Jay Clayton as director of national intelligence

July 28, 2026 • Us • ABC News

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The Senate confirmed Jay Clayton as the new director of national intelligence by a 51-47 vote after a delay caused by political disagreements. His confirmation is important to help renew the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA), a key law for U.S. national security.

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Jay Clayton, previously U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York, was confirmed as director of national intelligence.
The Senate vote was split along party lines, with 51 in favor and 47 against.
The confirmation ended a stalemate that had delayed renewing the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA).
FISA is an important legal tool used for foreign intelligence and counterterrorism surveillance.
Prior to Clayton, Tulsi Gabbard resigned as director, and Bill Pulte served as acting director despite having no intelligence background.
Democrats opposed FISA reauthorization due to concerns over the next director of national intelligence.
Clayton refused to say outright that Joe Biden won the 2020 election, saying Biden was certified as the winner.
President Donald Trump had delayed Clayton’s confirmation hearing until another nominee was confirmed.

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CBS’ ‘60 minutes’ announces new slate of correspondents for upcoming 59th season

July 28, 2026 • Us • AP News

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CBS’s news program “60 Minutes” has hired new correspondents and contributors for its 59th season, including Ross Douthat and Norah O’Donnell. This comes after a major management and staff shakeup led by new CBS News editor-in-chief Bari Weiss.

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The new team includes Ross Douthat, a conservative columnist, and Norah O’Donnell, former “CBS Evening News” anchor.
Other new contributors are author Sebastian Junger, Trevor Phillips, and Gianna Toboni.
Current correspondents Lesley Stahl, Jon Wertheim, and Bill Whitaker remain on the show.
Executive producer Nick Bilton, with limited broadcast experience, replaced longtime producer Tanya Simon.
Several correspondents, including Sharyn Alfonsi, Cecilia Vega, and Scott Pelley, were dismissed or left recently.
Anderson Cooper also left the program voluntarily after 20 years.
The shakeup followed controversy involving an edited interview CBS aired about Kamala Harris that led to a lawsuit from President Donald Trump.
CBS News president Tom Cibrowski and editor-in-chief Bari Weiss expressed strong support for the new hires.

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Pentagon ties new casualty category for renewed US-Iran fighting to the end of ‘Operation Epic Fury’

July 28, 2026 • Us • AP News

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The Pentagon created a new casualty category called “Overseas Operations” for U.S. soldiers killed or wounded in recent fighting with Iran, as the earlier military campaign named “Operation Epic Fury” has officially ended. Four soldiers killed and several wounded in the latest clashes are now recorded separately from the previous Iran war totals.

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The Pentagon ended “Operation Epic Fury,” the military campaign against Iran.
Casualties from recent U.S.-Iran fighting are now listed under “Overseas Operations” in the Defense Casualty Analysis System.
Four U.S. soldiers were killed and dozens wounded in the latest exchange of attacks.
The total number of wounded U.S. troops related to the conflict now stands at 642.
The new casualty category separates recent deaths and injuries after the conclusion of Operation Epic Fury.
Some soldiers were killed by Iranian missile and drone strikes in Jordan and Iraq in July 2026.
The Pentagon denied removing casualty data was an attempt to hide the human cost, calling it a data issue that was fixed.
U.S. officials have not provided a formal date for the end of Operation Epic Fury.

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Former Golden Globes owners sue Penske Media alleging fraud in acquisition of awards show

July 28, 2026 • Business • AP News

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The Hollywood Foreign Press Association (HFPA), which founded the Golden Globe Awards, is suing Penske Media Corporation and others for fraud related to the 2023 acquisition of the awards show. The lawsuit claims Penske and its partners tricked the HFPA into selling the Globes by secretly pushing a boycott that lowered its value and misled the HFPA leadership.

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The HFPA sued Penske Media and others in federal court in California over the Golden Globes acquisition.
The lawsuit alleges a secret plan to devalue the Globes and create a monopoly in entertainment media.
Penske Media’s owner, Jay Penske, is accused of working with Eldridge Industries and CEO Todd Boehly to pressure the HFPA.
Boehly and Eldridge allegedly hid Penske’s involvement in the deal from the HFPA board.
HFPA members say they were promised lifetime tickets and voting rights, but Penske set impossible conditions.
Penske owns major entertainment publications and awards shows, including Variety and the American Music Awards.
The lawsuit says the boycott against the Globes was secretly started by Boehly and Penske to lower its value.
The Golden Globes now air on CBS after the 2023 acquisition and restructuring.

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The evidence that shows today's 20-somethings really do have it worse

July 28, 2026 • World • BBC Top Stories

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Young people in their 20s in the UK are having a harder time starting adult life than previous generations. Fewer young people own homes, more live with their parents, and employment rates have dropped, especially for young women.

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Only 15% of 25-year-olds own their homes today, compared to 43% in the 1980s.
The number of 25-year-olds living with their parents has risen from 25% in the 1990s to 42% now.
Housing costs take up a bigger part of young people's income than before.
Bills and living expenses have risen fast, while wages for young people have mostly stayed the same or fallen.
Employment rates for 25-year-olds dropped from 77% to 71% for women and from 84% to 76% for men over the last decade.
Young people face more job competition and uncertainty, including challenges from new technologies like AI.
Many young adults express frustration about being judged harshly by older generations.
The situation affects parents too, who find it harder to have their own space and future plans.

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Sen. Lindsey Graham remembered by Trump, Thune and more as funeral held

July 28, 2026 • Us • CBS News

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Senator Lindsey Graham's funeral was held on Tuesday in Washington, D.C. President Donald Trump and other leaders spoke to honor him.

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Senator Lindsey Graham died before the funeral took place.
The funeral was held in Washington, D.C.
President Donald Trump attended and gave a tribute.
Other politicians, including Senator John Thune, spoke at the funeral.
The event was covered by CBS News from Capitol Hill.

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Trump, Lindsey Graham's adversary-turned friend, eulogizes him at funeral

July 28, 2026 • Us • CBS News

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Senator Lindsey Graham was honored at his funeral in Washington, D.C. Friends, family, and political leaders remembered his more than 30 years of service in government. President Donald Trump spoke at the funeral, sharing memories of Graham.

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Lindsey Graham was a U.S. Senator for over 30 years.
His funeral took place in Washington, D.C.
Friends, family, and politicians attended the service to pay their respects.
President Donald Trump gave a eulogy at the funeral.
Graham and Trump had a relationship that changed from rivalry to friendship.
The funeral was covered by CBS News.
The event highlighted Graham's long career in American politics.

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Amber heat health alerts to come into force as heatwave reaches 35C peak

July 28, 2026 • World • BBC Top Stories

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The UK is experiencing its fourth major heatwave this year, with temperatures reaching up to 35°C (95°F) in some areas. Heat health alerts have been issued for parts of England, and dry conditions are worsening due to very low rainfall.

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Temperatures in southern and eastern England and parts of the Midlands are expected to reach 30-35°C on Wednesday.
Amber heat health alerts are in place from 9 am on July 29 to 9 am on July 30 for the East Midlands, East of England, London, and south-east England.
Yellow heat alerts cover the south-west, West Midlands, Yorkshire, and Humber regions.
The heatwave will mostly end on Thursday as cooler air moves in, but temperatures will stay higher than usual into the weekend.
Lack of rain has caused very dry ground and low soil moisture across much of England and Wales.
Rainfall in England so far this month is extremely low, with only 4.4 mm recorded, one of the driest levels on record.
Hosepipe bans are active in many areas to conserve water.
Dry conditions have increased the risk of wildfires in several parts of the UK.

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Firestorm burns out of control in Europe

July 28, 2026 • World • CBS News

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Large wildfires are spreading quickly in parts of France and Spain. Some people who came back to their towns found that their homes had been destroyed by fire.

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Wildfires are currently burning in France and Spain.
The fires have grown out of control, making them hard to stop.
Some residents who returned home discovered their houses were burned.
The situation is serious and affects communities in these European countries.
Reporters are covering the events from affected locations like Bordeaux in France.

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White House teleprompter operator accused over Trump bets no longer in job, official says

July 28, 2026 • Us • Guardian World

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A White House teleprompter operator, Gabriel Perez, who reportedly used insider knowledge from President Donald Trump’s speeches to place bets on an online prediction market, is no longer employed by the federal government. Perez had been on unpaid leave after reports showed he won over $100,000 through such bets, raising concerns about insider trading in prediction markets.

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Gabriel Perez worked as a teleprompter operator for President Trump since 2016.
He used information about Trump’s speeches to place bets on Kalshi, a prediction market platform.
Perez won more than $100,000 betting on phrases Trump would say in major speeches.
Perez is no longer working for the federal government; it is unclear if he resigned or was fired.
Kalshi flagged and reported suspicious trades to the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission.
Prediction markets let users bet on future events, and their trading volume on Kalshi grew from $100 million to $3 billion in one year.
Critics say prediction markets resemble unregulated gambling and have raised legal concerns.
President Trump supports leaving regulation of prediction markets to the federal Commodity Futures Trading Commission rather than states.

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France braces for fresh evacuations as Spain eases wildfire restrictions

July 28, 2026 • World • France24

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Wildfires have forced tens of thousands of people to evacuate areas west of Madrid in Spain and in southwestern France near Bordeaux. While some residents in Spain have been allowed to return home, new fires and a coming heatwave in France risk causing more evacuations.

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Spain lifted evacuation orders for 15 towns near Madrid, allowing residents to return after severe wildfires.
About 50 homes were destroyed and another 50 damaged in the Spanish village of Navas del Rey.
In France, more than 220,000 people were evacuated from Gironde and Landes regions due to the largest wildfire since 1949.
The French fire near Bordeaux has destroyed 240 houses and forced thousands to leave.
Although the fire near Bordeaux has stabilized, 14 other fires have reignited in the region.
Volunteers in France are helping firefighters by supplying water to fight the fires continuously.
The French government plans a meeting to discuss the economic impact, as about 130,000 workers cannot go to their jobs because of the fires.
Spain’s Prime Minister said the country is starting to get control over the fires after a long fight.

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American Airlines nationwide ground stop lifted after IT outage disrupts flights

July 28, 2026 • Business • CBS News

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American Airlines experienced a nationwide halt in flights due to a technology system outage. The airline said the problem was fixed and flights have resumed after a temporary ground stop.

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American Airlines had to stop flights nationwide because of an IT system failure.
The Federal Aviation Administration confirmed that all airports and facilities were affected.
The airline apologized to customers for the disruption.
Their IT team worked quickly to restore the system.
Flights started departing again once the systems came back online.
The airline communicated updates through their social media account on X.
The outage happened on a Tuesday evening.
The situation was temporary and has since been resolved.

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Trump hosts separate meetings with Netanyahu, Zelenskyy

July 28, 2026 • World • CBS News

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President Donald Trump met separately with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Tuesday. This was the first in-person meeting between President Trump and Prime Minister Netanyahu since the start of the Iran war.

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President Trump held a meeting with Ukrainian President Zelenskyy on Tuesday.
He also met face-to-face with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu.
The meeting with Netanyahu was the first since the beginning of the Iran war.
Both meetings took place separately on the same day.
The events were reported by CBS News correspondent Nancy Cordes.

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