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Najwa Abu Atiwi, a woman from Gaza, was severely injured in an Israeli air strike that destroyed her home and killed her young daughter. She has undergone multiple surgeries and treatments for her injuries but still faces challenges in recovery due to limited medical resources in Gaza.
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Najwa Abu Atiwi was injured in an Israeli air strike on her home in the Nuseirat camp in Gaza.
She lost one eye and sustained serious fractures and injuries to her face and jaw.
Her daughter, Hajar, nearly six years old, was killed in the same attack.
Najwa spent weeks in a coma and did not learn about her daughter's death until later.
She has had metal plates and meshes placed in her face and continues to have difficulty eating and speaking.
Some specialized medical treatments she needs are not available in Gaza because of the ongoing blockade and damage from the conflict.
Doctors say her injuries are complex and require reconstructive surgery of facial bones and tissues before cosmetic surgery.
The conflict in Gaza has led to tens of thousands of deaths and severe medical and infrastructural challenges.
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The U.S. military used a B-1 bomber to strike Iranian military targets, marking a significant step in recent fighting with Iran. President Donald Trump is considering further military actions, while talks to end the conflict and reopen the Strait of Hormuz continue but have not succeeded yet.
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The U.S. launched a B-1 long-range bomber strike against Iranian Revolutionary Guard targets.
This was the first B-1 mission since fighting with Iran resumed 12 days ago.
The B-1 bomber can carry a large number of bombs and cruise missiles and fly fast at low heights.
The strike targeted Iranian military centers, weapons storage, and logistics affecting threats to commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz.
President Trump said he might bomb bridges and power plants in Iran if attacks on ships continue.
Iran threatened to attack infrastructure in Gulf countries allied with the U.S. in response.
Houthi rebels, linked to Iran, attacked Saudi ships in the Red Sea, possibly opening a new conflict front.
Diplomats from Qatar, the U.S., Iran, and Oman are trying to negotiate peace, but Iran has not accepted the latest proposal.
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The U.S. Secret Service has investigated over 10,000 threats against people they protect in 2026. This number is 40% higher than last year, showing an increase in risky situations.
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The Secret Service opened more than 10,000 threat investigations in 2026.
This is a 40% rise compared to the previous year.
The director of the Secret Service is Sean Curran.
The increase in threats is described as very high and unusual.
The environment of protection has become more unstable and dangerous.
These threats are directed at individuals whom the Secret Service protects, such as government officials.
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The House Judiciary Committee, led by Chairman Jim Jordan, referred former special counsel Jack Smith to the Justice Department for criminal investigation. The referral accuses Smith of lying during his testimony before Congress in December 2025.
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Jim Jordan is the Chairman of the House Judiciary Committee.
The committee claims Jack Smith made false statements intentionally in his December 17, 2025 deposition.
Jack Smith is a former special counsel for the Justice Department.
The referral was sent to acting Attorney General Todd Blanche for possible criminal action.
Smith's lawyers have not commented on the referral yet.
Top Democrat Jamie Raskin called the referral baseless and politically motivated.
Jack Smith had previously testified before the House Judiciary Committee on January 22, 2026.
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A Madison police officer shot and killed a man in his 30s after the man injured the officer with a knife while resisting arrest. The police chief said the shooting happened after the suspect tried to flee and that other video evidence will be reviewed. Protests followed the shooting, with community leaders calling for calm.
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The shooting occurred in a busy neighborhood near the Wisconsin state Capitol.
The man shot was not identified by police, but community advocates said he was Black.
The officer who fired was injured by the man with a knife and used a taser that did not stop the man.
The man died later at the hospital after being shot.
Police were responding to reports of someone trying to enter parked cars before the incident.
A cellphone video with three gunshots was shared online but does not show the full event.
Protests took place after the shooting, with chants and public concerns about police violence.
The police chief asked for calm and said they would work with community leaders to handle the situation.
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House Judiciary Chair Jim Jordan referred Special Counsel Jack Smith to the Justice Department, accusing him of making false statements during congressional testimony. The referral is part of continued Republican efforts to examine Smith’s actions related to the investigations of President Donald Trump.
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Jim Jordan, a Republican and chair of the House Judiciary Committee, sent a criminal referral about Jack Smith to the Justice Department.
Jordan claims Smith lied about his team’s access to members' private text messages during testimony last year.
Jordan says new documents from the Justice Department show Smith’s statements were false.
Jack Smith was the special counsel who led federal criminal cases against President Trump, which ended after Trump won the 2024 election.
Democrats, including committee member Jamie Raskin, say the referral is baseless and say Smith told the truth during his testimony.
Raskin explains that communications between Congress members and the White House are preserved as presidential records, which may be why Republicans are upset.
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche was the recipient of Jordan’s referral; Blanche previously worked on Trump’s legal defense team.
Smith has not publicly responded to the referral as of the article’s publication.
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A man in California is working remotely by setting up his office in unusual places like the beach and a baseball game. His unique work spots have gained attention, with many people watching and commenting online.
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The man lives in California.
He works remotely, meaning he works from places outside a traditional office.
He sets up his office at locations like the beach and baseball games.
Videos of his work setups have gone viral, getting thousands of views.
His approach to remote work has attracted both fans and critics.
A CBS News reporter joined him for a workday at the baseball field.
The story highlights how remote work can be flexible and creative.
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The American Heart Association released a statement about how much caffeinated coffee people can safely drink each day without harming their heart health. This information aims to reassure coffee drinkers who are worried about caffeine's effects on their heart.
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The American Heart Association provided guidance on coffee consumption and heart health.
The focus is on caffeinated coffee, not decaffeinated.
The statement discusses how many cups of coffee are safe daily.
This news aims to address concerns about coffee and heart risks.
The information was shared through CBS News.
The report is intended to help people enjoy coffee without fear for their heart.
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The Republican leader of the House Judiciary Committee, Rep. Jim Jordan, asked the Justice Department to investigate Jack Smith, the special counsel who charged President Trump, for allegedly lying to Congress. Democrats in the committee denied these claims, saying Smith answered questions honestly about phone records in an investigation linked to Trump’s actions after the 2020 election.
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Rep. Jim Jordan sent a criminal referral to the Justice Department to charge Jack Smith.
The referral concerns Smith’s testimony about obtaining phone records of Republican lawmakers.
Smith said his team only got “toll records,” which show call details but not message content.
The Justice Department recently revealed Smith’s team got text messages between Trump’s White House staff and members of Congress from the National Archives.
Jordan accused Smith of lying and hiding the subpoena related to those texts.
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche will decide if criminal charges should be filed.
House Judiciary Committee Democrat Rep. Jamie Raskin called the referral baseless and defended Smith’s honesty.
The Justice Department confirmed it received the referral and will investigate any criminal conduct.
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Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi group said they attacked two Saudi oil tankers in the Red Sea after the US launched airstrikes on Iran. The US strikes came after President Donald Trump warned Iran and the Houthis of military action if they attacked ships or blocked key waterways like the Red Sea or Strait of Hormuz.
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The Houthis claimed to attack two Saudi tankers named Encelia and Layla using drones and missiles.
The UK Maritime Trade Operation reported a Saudi tanker caught fire but no one was hurt.
US Central Command said it conducted strikes to reduce Iran’s threat to ships in regional waters.
Iran said two people died in the US strikes near its border with Iraq.
Iran’s Revolutionary Guard claimed the Strait of Hormuz is closed after an explosion and blocked three oil tankers.
President Trump threatened to destroy Iranian infrastructure if Iran attacked ships in the Strait of Hormuz.
The Houthis say they have closed the Bab al-Mandab Strait, a crucial route in the Red Sea.
Peace talks between the US and Iran have stalled despite a recent agreement to stop military actions and reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
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R. James Woolsey, who was the director of the CIA during President Bill Clinton’s administration, has died at age 84. He passed away from a stroke at his home in Washington, D.C.
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R. James Woolsey served as CIA director under President Bill Clinton.
He had a short and challenging time in the role.
Woolsey died at age 84.
He died from a stroke.
His wife, Conchita Sarnoff Woolsey, shared the news with major newspapers.
He died at his home in Washington, D.C.
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Democrat Amish Shah won the primary for Arizona's 1st Congressional District and will face Republican Jay Feely in the general election. The district is a key battleground, with Shah beating Marlene Galán-Woods, the national Democrats' preferred candidate. Feely, endorsed by President Trump, won the Republican primary.
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Amish Shah, a Democrat and former state legislator, won the primary in Arizona's 1st District.
Shah will run against Republican Jay Feely in the general election.
Marlene Galán-Woods, supported by national Democrats, lost the Democratic primary to Shah.
The 1st District includes Scottsdale and nearby areas and is highly competitive.
The current GOP representative, David Schweikert, ran for governor but lost in the primary.
Jay Feely is an NFL veteran and former CBS Sports analyst.
President Trump endorsed Feely in the Republican primary and has supported him multiple times.
Galán-Woods had distanced herself from the Democratic Party’s left wing after recent progressive wins.
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Houthi rebels in Yemen said they attacked two Saudi oil tankers in the Red Sea, hitting a vessel named ENCELIA. Meanwhile, Iran’s Revolutionary Guards reported stopping three oil tankers trying to pass through the Strait of Hormuz, a key route for oil shipping, warning vessels must coordinate with Iran to pass safely.
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Yemen’s Houthi rebels claimed they attacked two Saudi oil tankers called ENCELIA and LAYLIA in the Red Sea.
Saudi state media confirmed that the vessel ENCELIA was hit and caught fire, but no crew members were harmed.
The Houthis say they are enforcing a naval blockade against Saudi Arabia.
The Iranian Revolutionary Guards said they stopped three oil tankers from crossing the Strait of Hormuz, a vital waterway for oil shipments.
Iran warned any ships passing through the Strait without permission might face attacks.
The United States is continuing military strikes against Iran amid rising tensions.
President Donald Trump attended a ceremony for four U.S. soldiers killed in conflicts involving Iran.
U.S. Defense Secretary requested $70 billion from the Senate to support the military operations related to the Iran conflict.
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A new Fox News poll shows that Democrats have a bigger lead over Republicans on voters’ trust in handling the economy than they have had in 20 years. The poll also finds President Donald Trump’s approval rating remains low, especially on economic issues, while many voters feel the economy will get worse in the next year.
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Democrats lead Republicans 54% to 45% on which party would do a better job on the economy.
This 9-point Democratic lead is the largest advantage since 2006.
President Trump’s approval rating on the economy is 33%, with 67% disapproving.
Overall, Trump’s approval rating stands at 39% approve and 61% disapprove.
54% of voters think the economy will worsen within the next year, while 45% think it will improve.
Some Republican voters report their finances have gotten worse during Trump’s current term.
The poll surveyed 1,003 registered voters between July 17-20, 2026, with a 3% margin of error.
Economic concerns such as inflation and cost of living remain top priorities for voters ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.
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The U.S. Secret Service reports a 40% rise in threats against the people it protects compared to last year. This increase has made it harder for agents to investigate all threats, especially ahead of the White House Correspondents' Dinner.
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Threats to Secret Service protectees have increased by about 40% this year.
So far, the agency has recorded around 10,000 threat cases this year.
Mental health interventions related to these threats have increased ten times compared to last year.
These interventions include referrals and hospital commitments, both voluntary and involuntary.
The rise in threats is stretching Secret Service resources and time.
The spike in threats comes before the rescheduled White House Correspondents’ Dinner on Friday.
The original dinner was canceled after a shooting incident at the D.C. building where President Donald Trump was expected to speak.
The Secret Service protects not only the president but also Supreme Court justices, cabinet members, former presidents, presidential candidates, and visiting foreign leaders.
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Amish Shah has won the Democratic primary for Arizona’s 1st Congressional District, beating Marlene Galán-Woods. Shah’s win affects national Democrats because they had supported Galán-Woods, who changed from Republican to Democrat.
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Amish Shah is a former state representative in Arizona.
Marlene Galán-Woods was a broadcast journalist and former Republican who switched to the Democratic Party.
Galán-Woods was married to the late Arizona state attorney general Grant Woods.
Decision Desk HQ projected Shah as the winner of the Democratic primary.
The 1st Congressional District in Arizona is an open seat, meaning no current officeholder is running.
National Democratic leaders supported Galán-Woods in the primary.
Shah’s win is seen as a setback for national Democrats’ preferred candidate.
The race is part of the upcoming general election for Arizona’s U.S. House seat.
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House Judiciary Committee Chair Jim Jordan recommended that the Department of Justice criminally charge former special counsel Jack Smith. Jordan accused Smith of lying to Congress during his deposition related to investigations into President Donald Trump.
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Jim Jordan is the Chair of the House Judiciary Committee.
He referred criminal charges against Jack Smith to the Department of Justice.
Jack Smith is a former special counsel.
Smith led criminal cases involving President Donald Trump.
Jordan alleges Smith made false statements during his congressional deposition.
The referral was made public on a Wednesday.
This action aims to start a prosecution against Smith.
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Abderrahim Fakir, a 42-year-old Moroccan man living in Bologna, Italy, died after police restrained him. Video footage shows Fakir resisting on the ground while restrained by police and a civilian, with paramedics nearby who only noticed he lost consciousness after the restraint ended. His death has reopened debates in Italy about police accountability and handling of custody cases.
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Fakir was restrained by two police officers and a civilian for nearly seven minutes in Bologna on July 19.
He was heard crying out for help for over four minutes before falling silent.
His ankles were secured with a plastic zip tie during the restraint.
Paramedics only realized Fakir lost consciousness after the restraint ended.
Police said they responded to reports of violent behavior and called emergency services immediately.
A post-mortem examination and an internal health investigation were ordered.
The European Court of Human Rights condemned Italy in a similar 2014 case for failing to justify restraints that led to death.
Fakir had been under financial stress and feared deportation amid Italy’s stricter migration policies.
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A police officer in Madison, Wisconsin, fatally shot a man in his 30s following a police response to reports of attempted vehicle break-ins. The shooting, captured on cellphone video, led to community protests and calls for an independent investigation.
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Police responded to calls about a person trying to enter parked cars in a busy neighborhood near the state capitol.
The suspect fled on a bike but was stopped by officers; a struggle followed during which the suspect pulled out a knife and injured one officer.
Video shows multiple officers trying to arrest the man before one officer fired three close-range shots, killing him.
The officer who shot the man was injured by the suspect with a knife.
The man killed is reported by community advocates to be Black; police did not release his name or the race of the officers involved.
Madison city officials and community leaders are demanding a thorough and transparent investigation.
The Wisconsin Department of Justice will investigate the shooting because it involves police officers.
A similar fatal police shooting occurred in 2015 on the same street, which also triggered protests.
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Spain and France are fighting large wildfires amid very hot weather. Weather agencies warn the risk of more fires remains high in these countries and other parts of Europe due to extreme heat and dry conditions.
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Spain’s weather agency says most of mainland Spain and the Balearic Islands face a “very high or extreme” risk of wildfires.
A wildfire in Guadalajara, Spain, has burned over 32,000 hectares, one of the largest fires in the country’s history.
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez visited the area and called for political cooperation to address climate change.
France is battling a 2,500-hectare fire in the Var region, leading to evacuations and damage to homes.
Fire risks remain very high in western and southwestern France according to Meteo-France.
Other European countries like Italy, Greece, and Cyprus are also under wildfire or heatwave warnings.
Scientists link the increasing heatwaves and wildfires in Europe to human-driven climate change.
France recorded nearly 5,800 excess deaths during a recent heatwave, with officials calling it an unprecedented rise.
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