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Keiko Fujimori became Peru’s president and promised to fight crime by using the military in dangerous areas. She plans to take strong actions against gangs, drug trafficking, and illegal mining, while also addressing climate challenges like the El Niño phenomenon.
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Keiko Fujimori was sworn in as Peru’s president on July 28, 2026.
She won the June election runoff by fewer than 50,000 votes.
Fujimori plans to deploy the armed forces to crime-heavy areas during states of emergency to restore security.
Peru faces a serious crime wave involving gangs, extortion, drug trafficking, and illegal mining.
Fujimori’s security plan includes expelling undocumented people, anonymous judges, and making prisoners work for their food.
Her presidency marks Peru’s ninth leader in ten years amid political instability.
Some people worry her approach may lead to abuses, while others support her tough stance on crime.
She also aims to tackle the El Niño weather phenomenon predicted to be very severe.
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A former aide to Governor Gavin Newsom has shared a detailed account of their affair from more than 20 years ago when Newsom was mayor of San Francisco. The aide, Ruby Rippey, also discusses her struggles with addiction and how the relationship affected her life, while Newsom has publicly acknowledged the affair but described it as brief.
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Ruby Rippey worked as mayor Gavin Newsom’s appointments secretary and was married to his deputy chief of staff.
The affair happened over 20 years ago when Newsom was mayor of San Francisco and single.
Newsom admitted to the affair publicly in 2007 and described it as a brief relationship in his memoir.
Rippey’s new essay gives a more detailed and complex view of the affair and its impact on her life.
Rippey struggled with alcoholism and substance abuse, eventually going to rehab and leaving her job with the mayor’s office.
The affair became a major media story, and Rippey was urged by Kamala Harris, then district attorney, to wait before speaking publicly.
Rippey and her husband eventually divorced, but she is now 20 years sober, remarried, and has reconciled with her ex-husband.
The essay may renew public interest in Newsom’s past as he is expected to run for president in 2028.
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Former Australian prime minister Julia Gillard said that Jacinta Allan, the leaving premier of Victoria, faced harsh sexism during her time in office. Gillard praised Allan as a strong leader who helped women and girls and congratulated Ben Carroll on becoming the new premier.
Key Facts
Jacinta Allan served as the premier of Victoria and is now stepping down.
Julia Gillard, Australia’s former prime minister, said Allan experienced “vile sexism” while leading.
Gillard called Allan a role model for women and girls.
Gillard herself is known for speaking out against sexism, including a famous 2012 speech.
Ben Carroll has replaced Allan as premier of Victoria.
Bill Shorten, a former Labor leader, supports Carroll’s plan for a royal commission into the construction sector.
The royal commission aims to investigate problems in construction involving public money.
The article also mentions concerns at Australia’s national science agency (CSIRO) about job cuts and aging buildings.
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A 16-year-old lifeguard named Ryder Williams rescued a 10-year-old boy from the ocean at Seabright State Beach in Santa Cruz, California. President Donald Trump invited Williams to the White House to receive a civilian honor for his brave actions.
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Ryder Williams is a 16-year-old lifeguard and this was his first rescue.
The boy was swept about 15 yards away from shore.
The rescue took just over two minutes.
Several people on the beach helped during the rescue.
The event was recorded on video by a bystander.
The incident happened at Seabright State Beach in Santa Cruz, California.
President Donald Trump invited Williams to the White House.
Williams will receive a high civilian honor for his heroism.
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Senator Lindsey Graham of South Carolina died unexpectedly on July 11. His funeral was attended by President Donald Trump, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, and other world leaders.
Key Facts
Lindsey Graham was a Republican Senator from South Carolina, first elected in 2002 and re-elected several times.
He previously served in the US House of Representatives starting in 1994.
Graham was chairman of the Senate Budget Committee and served on several other Senate committees.
He supported the 2003 US invasion of Iraq and pushed for military action against Iran.
Graham strongly supported Israel and backed President Trump’s policies on Iran.
He supported Ukraine after Russia invaded it in 2022.
His funeral was held at the Washington National Cathedral in Washington, DC.
President Trump spoke at the funeral, praising Graham’s role in US politics and global affairs.
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A 16-year-old named Colt Gray was sentenced to life in prison without parole for killing two students and two teachers in a September 2024 shooting at Apalachee High School in Georgia. The judge rejected parole, citing Gray’s lack of remorse and the planned nature of his crimes.
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Colt Gray pleaded guilty to 55 counts, including murder, related to the September 4, 2024, school shooting.
Four people were killed: two students, Mason Schermerhorn and Christian Angulo, and two teachers, Richard Aspinwall and Cristina Irimie.
Eight others were wounded in the shooting, seven by gunfire.
Georgia law requires a life sentence for murder; the judge decided Gray would never be eligible for parole.
Prosecutors said Gray idolized mass shooters and sought fame in the “true crime community” online.
Gray showed excitement about the attention and fan art depicting him after the shooting.
The defense stated Gray struggled with stability at home and found acceptance online.
Victims’ families asked the court to deny parole, describing lasting grief and trauma.
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CBS's show 60 Minutes announced new correspondents and contributors to replace several longtime staff members who were fired this spring. New additions include Ross Douthat from The New York Times, as well as Sebastian Junger, Gianna Toboni, and Trevor Phillips, while Norah O’Donnell was promoted to full-time correspondent.
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60 Minutes fired longtime correspondents Scott Pelley, Sharyn Alfonsi, and Cecilia Vega in the spring.
Ross Douthat, a New York Times columnist, is joining 60 Minutes as a correspondent after leaving the Times.
Sebastian Junger, Gianna Toboni, and Trevor Phillips joined 60 Minutes as new contributors.
Trevor Phillips was hired earlier by CBS News as a global correspondent in June.
Norah O’Donnell was promoted from contributor to full-time correspondent.
Executive producer Nick Bilton praised the new team as experienced journalists who connect with modern audiences.
Some staff members left the show accusing CBS News leadership of interfering with editorial choices; CBS denied these claims.
Longtime correspondents Lesley Stahl, Bill Whitaker, and Jon Wertheim stayed on the show.
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eBay and three former executives agreed to pay nearly $56 million to settle a lawsuit over a harassment campaign against two journalists in 2019. The case involved threats such as sending cockroaches, a funeral wreath, and a pig mask, as well as attempts to track the victims’ car, which led to criminal charges and prison sentences for some former employees.
Key Facts
eBay and three former executives will pay a total of about $56 million to Ina and David Steiner, who run the news website EcommerceBytes.
The harassment in 2019 included sending live cockroaches, a funeral wreath, a book about losing a spouse, and a bloody pig mask to the victims’ home.
Harassing emails, Twitter messages, and an attempt to attach a GPS tracker to the Steiners’ car were part of the campaign.
Seven former eBay employees and contractors pleaded guilty and received prison or home confinement sentences.
Former eBay CEO Devin Wenig, Senior VP Wendy Jones, and Communications Officer Steve Wymer paid money as part of the civil settlement but were not charged criminally.
eBay stated the conduct was wrong and that it has improved its policies and ethics since 2019.
The settlement requires eBay to publicly acknowledge the wrongdoing by the former executives.
The victims had filed their lawsuit in 2021 to address the harassment and stop the abusive campaign.
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Iran and Oman have exchanged ideas on managing the Strait of Hormuz, a key waterway for global trade that both countries share. Oman proposed a joint system with voluntary fees for ships passing through, but Iran wants more control and has concerns about security.
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Oman proposed a regional system to manage the Strait of Hormuz with voluntary fees for ships, similar to a system used in the Strait of Malacca.
Iran rejects an equal division of transit routes and wants control over shipping on its side of the strait.
Iran suggested managing its side, while Oman would control part of the opposite lane.
The two countries still disagree on how ships will travel, fees, control rules, and mine clearing responsibilities (which would belong to Iran).
The United States paused air strikes on Iran to encourage diplomacy and reopening the strait for shipping.
The Gulf Cooperation Council foreign ministers discussed ways to improve cooperation to keep the strait open for navigation.
Before the recent conflict, the strait carried about 20% of the world’s energy supplies.
Iran warns it may take any action necessary, including war, to keep control over the strait.
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New York Governor Kathy Hochul announced that New York residents who were unenrolled from Howard University due to unpaid tuition can apply to City University of New York (CUNY) and State University of New York (SUNY) schools for the fall 2026 semester. Howard University withdrew over 500 first-year students after they missed tuition payments by the July 10 deadline.
Key Facts
Howard University disenrolled 502 first-year students for not paying tuition by July 10, 2026.
Some students said they never received payment reminders from Howard University.
New York Governor Kathy Hochul offered these students a chance to enroll quickly at CUNY and SUNY campuses.
SUNY campuses involved include Buffalo, Albany, Buffalo State, Binghamton, Oneonta, Stony Brook, and New Paltz.
Howard University previously faced similar issues in 2025 with student account updates due to switching their online system.
Howard said most overdue balances were known and should have been paid by students.
Students have been organizing for better financial aid support through a movement called "Whose Howard Is It."
The offer from New York aims to help students whose education plans were disrupted.
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South Dakota Republican voters are participating in a runoff election to choose their party’s candidate for governor. Governor Larry Rhoden faces businessman Toby Doeden after neither got more than half the votes in the first primary.
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The runoff election is happening because no candidate earned over 50% of votes in the June 2 primary.
Governor Larry Rhoden is the current Republican governor of South Dakota.
Toby Doeden, a Republican businessman, is Rhoden’s opponent in the runoff.
The winner will become the GOP candidate for the state governor race.
This runoff vote is a second chance for Republican voters to decide their nominee.
South Dakota is known as the Mount Rushmore State.
The runoff is scheduled for Tuesday.
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Voters in Georgia’s 13th Congressional District are voting in a special election to fill the seat left open by the death of Representative David Scott, a Democrat. This district has been held by Democrats since 2002, and Scott’s daughter, Marcye Scott, is one of the candidates running.
Key Facts
The special election is happening in Georgia’s 13th Congressional District.
It is held to replace Representative David Scott, who died in April at age 80.
David Scott was a Democrat and held the seat since 2002.
The district is considered a strong area for the Democratic Party.
Marcye Scott, the late representative’s daughter, is one of the candidates in the election.
The election decides who will serve the remainder of Scott’s term in the U.S. House of Representatives.
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The article reports on a funeral for Senator Lindsey Graham held in Washington, D.C. It also mentions that President Donald Trump met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
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A funeral for Senator Lindsey Graham took place in Washington, D.C.
President Donald Trump held meetings with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy from Ukraine.
President Donald Trump also met with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu from Israel.
The events were covered on CBS News on July 28.
The meetings and funeral occurred around the same time.
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Grenada officials are reviewing new information about the last known actions of American woman Liz Waddell, who went missing. A friend told police about security footage showing Waddell swimming near the coast of Grenada’s capital before she disappeared.
Key Facts
Liz Waddell is a 44-year-old woman from North Carolina.
She was last seen in Grenada, a Caribbean island nation.
A friend provided police with new security camera footage.
The footage shows Waddell swimming off the coast near Grenada’s capital city.
Grenada officials are reexamining her last known movements in connection with her disappearance.
CBS News correspondent Cristian Benavides reported the update.
The case remains under investigation.
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US News released a ranking of all 50 states based on 71 different measures like crime rates, roads and bridges, and job chances. The list shows which states are doing best overall and which five states scored the lowest.
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The ranking considers 71 different factors to judge each state.
These factors include crime levels, quality of infrastructure, and opportunities for jobs.
The ranking lists all 50 US states from best to worst.
Five states were identified as having the lowest overall scores.
The ranking aims to provide a broad look at how well states perform in multiple important areas.
This report helps people see where states are doing well and where they face challenges.
Infrastructure means things like roads, bridges, and public buildings that support daily life.
Economic opportunities refer to how easy it is for people to find good jobs and earn money.
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President Donald Trump met separately with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Washington. They discussed Ukraine’s request for air defense help and concerns about Iran, but no new military commitments were announced.
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President Trump held meetings with President Zelensky and Prime Minister Netanyahu.
Zelensky asked the U.S. to help Ukraine build and use Patriot missile systems for defense.
No official U.S. military aid was announced during Zelensky’s visit.
Zelensky thanked Trump and said they discussed ways to strengthen air defense and revive diplomatic efforts.
Ukrainian and U.S. defense officials are working on co-producing missile systems.
Netanyahu and Trump talked about stopping Iran from getting nuclear weapons.
Netanyahu called the meeting one of the best conversations he has had with President Trump.
Both leaders attended the funeral of Senator Lindsey Graham, who supported aid to Israel and Ukraine.
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President Donald Trump announced that a teenage lifeguard who rescued a child from dangerous waves in Santa Cruz, California, will receive the highest civilian award. He plans to invite the lifeguard and his family to the White House for the honor ceremony.
Key Facts
A teen lifeguard saved a child from strong waves in Santa Cruz, California.
President Trump called the rescue heroic.
Trump said the lifeguard would get the highest civilian honor.
The lifeguard and his family will be invited to the White House.
The child who was saved may also attend the award event.
The announcement was made by President Trump on a Tuesday.
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The TV show "60 Minutes" is adding four new people—Ross Douthat, Sebastian Junger, Gianna Toboni, and Trevor Phillips—as correspondents or contributors. Norah O'Donnell will also take on a bigger role as a correspondent for the show.
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Ross Douthat, a New York Times opinion writer, joins as a correspondent.
Sebastian Junger, author and documentary filmmaker, will contribute to the show.
Gianna Toboni, a journalist with experience at VICE News and CNN, will be a contributor.
Trevor Phillips, formerly with Sky News, will serve as a senior global affairs correspondent and contributor.
Norah O'Donnell, who was already a contributor, will become a full correspondent.
The current veteran correspondents include Lesley Stahl, Bill Whitaker, and Jon Wertheim.
Executive producer Nick Bilton described the new additions as bringing deep reporting and strong journalism skills.
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Colt Gray was sentenced to life in prison without the chance of parole. He pleaded guilty to killing four people in the 2024 shooting at Apalachee High School.
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Colt Gray committed a shooting at Apalachee High School in 2024.
Four people were killed in the shooting.
Gray pleaded guilty to the murders.
A judge sentenced him to life in prison without parole on Tuesday.
Life without parole means Gray will spend the rest of his life in prison.
The case was covered by CBS News and reporter Skyler Henry.
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