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A former Army soldier, Andrew Arrabaca, was charged with arson after setting a fire and firing a pellet gun at a federal building in Manhattan that handles immigration cases. The attack injured three people, and Arrabaca was stopped by security officers and arrested.
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The attack happened at 26 Federal Plaza in Manhattan, near the immigration courthouse.
Andrew Arrabaca, 43, is charged with arson following the incident.
He ignited a sidewalk fire, set off fireworks, and fired an airsoft pellet gun at the building.
Three people were injured, but only one required hospital treatment for minor injuries.
Arrabaca wore a military-style helmet and carried weapons including axes, knives, a hammer, and a machete.
He made anti-government statements during his arrest and said he did not care if people were killed.
Arrabaca served in the Army from 2001 to 2005 as a specialist repairing missile systems.
The FBI’s Joint Terrorism Task Force is investigating, but the act has not been officially labeled terrorism.
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A Mexican man named Juan Jairo Coronilla Durán died in Florida after running from U.S. immigration officers and getting hit by a tractor trailer. He was visiting the U.S. on a tourist visa and was on vacation when the incident happened.
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Juan Jairo Coronilla Durán was 28 years old.
He was from San Luis de la Paz, Guanajuato, Mexico.
He had a tourist visa and was visiting family in Atlanta before traveling to Florida’s east coast.
He ran from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers near a gas station in St. Augustine, Florida.
While fleeing, he ran across a busy road and was struck by a tractor trailer.
His death occurred on July 14, 2026, and was the third death involving ICE agents in about a week.
The other three people involved in the vehicle escaped on foot, but their status is unclear.
Local authorities have not released full details due to an ongoing investigation.
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A 25-year-old active-duty soldier, Benjamin Del Real Jr., was seriously injured by a bullet during a gunfire incident near the White House in May 2026. He is suing the Secret Service for $25 million, claiming they failed to protect him properly during the shooting.
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The shooting happened on May 23, 2026, outside the White House.
Gunman Nasire Best fired shots near a Secret Service post; Secret Service agents returned fire and killed him.
Benjamin Del Real Jr. was hit in the stomach by a stray bullet and had part of his digestive system removed.
Del Real was visiting Washington D.C. with his family and was taking pictures by the White House when the shooting occurred.
Del Real filed a $25 million claim against the Secret Service under the Federal Tort Claims Act.
The Secret Service has not confirmed if one of their agents fired the bullet that struck Del Real.
The police investigation into the shooting and the bullet's origin is still ongoing.
Federal law usually protects government agencies from lawsuits but allows some exceptions for negligence.
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Rep. Thomas Massie, a Republican from Kentucky, criticized Congress for requesting over $11 billion in extra funding for the Agriculture Department related to the war with Iran. He said it is ironic because the farmers’ bailout is needed due to the effects of that war.
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Congress asked for more than $11 billion for the USDA in a supplemental funding bill linked to the Iran war.
Rep. Thomas Massie spoke against this decision, calling it “ironic.”
Massie explained that the bailout for farmers is required because of war-related problems with Iran.
The funding is part of a wider effort to support the U.S. response in the Iran conflict.
Massie made these remarks outside the House of Representatives.
The Agriculture Department is receiving this aid to help farmers affected by the war’s impact.
The article does not provide details on how exactly the war caused the need for a bailout.
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Senator Ted Kennedy questioned General Dan Caine and Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth about issues related to Russia and Ukraine. He also asked what could happen to the Strait of Hormuz if the United States ended its conflict with Iran.
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Senator Ted Kennedy held a discussion on Tuesday.
He questioned Gen. Dan Caine and Secretary Pete Hegseth.
The questions focused on Russia and Ukraine.
He also asked about the Strait of Hormuz, a key waterway for oil shipping.
The discussion included the potential effects if the U.S. ended its war with Iran.
The event was covered by CBS News.
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A large wildfire in central Spain has burned more than 30,000 hectares of forest. The fire caused many people to leave their homes across 34 towns during a long heatwave with temperatures over 40 degrees Celsius. A drone captured images showing the damage to the forest.
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The wildfire happened in central Spain.
Over 30,000 hectares of forest were burned. (A hectare is about the size of a soccer field.)
People were evacuated from 34 different towns.
The fire occurred during a long heatwave with temperatures exceeding 40°C (104°F).
A drone was used to take pictures of the scorched forest.
The heatwave made the wildfire worse by creating dry and hot conditions.
Firefighters have been working to control the wildfire.
The exact cause of the fire was not mentioned.
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The U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth said the official cost of the U.S.-Israel war on Iran is $37.5 billion. He gave this number during a Senate hearing, where officials also asked for a $1.5 trillion defense budget, including nearly $70 billion for the war.
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The war on Iran officially costs $37.5 billion according to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.
This figure was shared during a Senate appropriations committee hearing.
The U.S. defense budget request is $1.5 trillion, with nearly $70 billion for the Iran conflict.
The $37.5 billion includes some costs into the end of September but lacks detailed breakdowns.
Earlier estimates from President Trump’s administration put the cost at $29 billion in May.
Some outside analysts estimate the war’s domestic cost could reach $150 billion due to effects like higher energy prices.
Fighting between the U.S. and Iran has continued after a ceasefire agreement ended last week.
President Donald Trump has threatened more strikes on Iran and vowed retaliation after the deaths of two U.S. soldiers.
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Senator Patty Murray questioned Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth about the Trump administration’s request for an extra $67 billion to fund the increasing conflict with Iran. She criticized the administration for trying to avoid the usual government approval process for this funding.
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Senator Patty Murray challenged Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on the additional war funding request.
The Trump administration requested $67 billion more in funds related to the Iran conflict.
Senator Murray accused the administration of trying to bypass the normal government approval steps.
The funding request comes as tensions and conflict with Iran increase.
The discussion was part of a public exchange broadcast by CBS News.
The usual appropriations process means Congress reviews and approves government spending.
Senator Murray’s concern centers on transparency and proper planning for war expenses.
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Australia’s foreign affairs minister Penny Wong met with China’s foreign minister Wang Yi during a meeting in Manila. They discussed concerns about China’s recent test of a nuclear-capable submarine missile and talked about peace, stability, and other issues in the Indo-Pacific region.
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Penny Wong met Wang Yi at the ASEAN foreign ministers’ meeting in Manila.
This was their 12th meeting.
Wong expressed Australia’s worries about China’s recent nuclear-capable submarine missile test.
Many Pacific island countries are also concerned about the missile test.
They discussed the importance of peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific area.
Wong raised consular issues, including a case involving Dr. Yang Jun.
Australia emphasized respect for its laws, sovereignty (control over its own affairs), freedom of expression, safe maritime conduct, and human rights.
The meeting took place alongside ongoing regional diplomatic talks during the ASEAN event.
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Iran held funerals for 32 children who died in a US strike on a school in Minab on February 28. The attack killed at least 170 people, and search teams are still finding more victims’ remains.
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A US strike hit a school in Minab, Iran, on February 28.
The strike killed at least 170 people.
Among the dead were at least 32 children.
Iran has held funerals for these children.
Search and excavation efforts continue to recover more bodies.
The incident took place in Iran’s city of Minab.
The US carried out the strike that caused the casualties.
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Khalil al-Hayya has been chosen as the new leader of Hamas, a Palestinian group he helped start about 40 years ago. He has faced Israeli attacks and imprisonment before, and recently led talks to try to stop the fighting between Israel and Gaza.
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Khalil al-Hayya was part of a small group that led Hamas for nearly two years.
He joined Hamas when it began approximately four decades ago.
He has survived several attempts by Israel to kill him.
Al-Hayya has been arrested multiple times by Israeli authorities.
He led Palestinian groups in negotiations aiming to end the war in Gaza.
Over two million Palestinians continue to face frequent Israeli attacks despite a ceasefire.
Hamas is under pressure to give up some power.
Experts discuss how al-Hayya might handle the ongoing challenges faced by Hamas.
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Rep. Cleo Fields, a Democrat from Louisiana, announced he will not run for reelection in the state's 6th Congressional District. He cited redistricting led by Republicans that made his district more favorable to Republicans as a reason for his decision.
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said the cyclosporiasis outbreak affecting at least 1,600 people in five states is "under control." The outbreak is linked to shredded iceberg lettuce from central Mexico supplied by Taylor Farms, which has recalled products in 27 states.
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The outbreak of cyclosporiasis has sickened over 1,600 people across five U.S. states.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) traced the outbreak to shredded iceberg lettuce at some Taco Bell locations.
Taylor Farms, the lettuce supplier, recalled many lettuce products in 27 states and stopped sourcing iceberg lettuce from central Mexico for the season.
An FDA test of lettuce not recalled initially showed a positive for the parasite but was later found to be a false positive.
Health officials continue investigating other cases and potential sources in 29 additional states with domestically acquired infections.
Senator Jon Ossoff criticized the federal response and changes to food safety programs, saying that critical public health tracking was weakened under the Trump administration.
Since July 2025, the CDC no longer requires mandatory reporting of cyclosporiasis cases except for certain other bacteria, making tracking more difficult.
Reporting of cases is still done by doctors to state health departments and then to a national surveillance system, but federal active monitoring has decreased.
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Arizona voters are participating in a Republican primary election to select their nominee for governor. The current governor, Democrat Katie Hobbs, is running without opposition for her party’s nomination and previously won a close race in 2022 against a candidate supported by President Donald Trump.
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Arizona held a Republican primary election to pick the party’s candidate for governor.
Katie Hobbs is the current governor and a Democrat.
Hobbs is unopposed in the Democratic primary this year.
In 2022, Hobbs won a tight race against Kari Lake, who was backed by President Trump.
The 2022 election was very close, with Hobbs earning 50.32% of the vote and Lake 49.65%.
The Republican candidates in this primary include Biggs and Schweikert.
The winner of the Republican primary will face Governor Hobbs in the general election.
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Arizona voters are voting in primary elections to choose candidates for the U.S. House of Representatives. Two open House seats are available, including a race between Republican Representatives Andy Biggs and David Schweikert, who are competing to face Governor Katie Hobbs in November.
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Arizona held primary elections on Tuesday.
Voters are selecting nominees for the U.S. House of Representatives races in November.
Two House seats are open.
Republican Reps. Andy Biggs and David Schweikert are competing in a GOP primary.
The winner of the GOP primary will run against Governor Katie Hobbs in the fall elections.
Schweikert’s current 1st Congressional District seat is considered a key target for both parties.
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President Donald Trump is considering strikes on a location in Iran called Pickaxe Mountain. The Pentagon is asking for more money to support its plans. Meanwhile, a former FDA leader talked about the current outbreak of cyclospora, a type of foodborne illness.
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President Trump is looking at possible military action against Pickaxe Mountain in Iran.
The Pentagon is requesting additional funding to carry out its operations.
Cyclospora is a parasite that causes food poisoning and is currently causing an outbreak.
A former FDA commissioner discussed the details and seriousness of the cyclospora outbreak.
These topics were discussed during the CBS News program "The Takeout with Major Garrett" on July 21.
The article mentions multiple news items, including international and health updates.
The content was shown on CBS News and is available on their app and web browsers.
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Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth appeared before a Senate committee to explain and support President Trump’s request for $67 billion in emergency funds. This funding is intended to cover costs related to the conflict with Iran, where at least 17 U.S. service members have died.
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Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth testified before a Senate committee.
The Trump administration asked for $67 billion in emergency funding.
The funds would help cover expenses linked to the conflict with Iran.
At least 17 U.S. service members have died in this conflict so far.
The request is part of the government's response to ongoing military operations.
The hearing focused on justifying the large amount of money needed.
The funding request is separate from the regular military budget.
This situation is part of the U.S. government's efforts under President Trump’s administration.
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President Donald Trump said the U.S. would soon attack Pickaxe Mountain, an Iranian nuclear site being built underground near Natanz, Iran. The site reportedly holds centrifuges that Iran may use to enrich uranium, which is needed for nuclear weapons.
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Pickaxe Mountain is a nuclear facility under construction about miles from Natanz in Iran.
It is located about 100 meters underground within a mountain called Kūh-e Kolang or Mount Kolang.
Israeli intelligence reported that Iran moved uranium-enriching centrifuges to Pickaxe Mountain last fall.
President Trump warned the U.S. will target this site "pretty soon" and with heavy force.
Iran's nuclear program was damaged by U.S. strikes in 2025 but Pickaxe Mountain was not hit then.
The U.S. and Israeli strikes previously focused on other nuclear sites near Natanz.
International inspectors have been blocked from entering Iran, limiting access to verify nuclear activities there.
Experts say construction at Pickaxe Mountain is ongoing, but it is unclear when it will be operational.
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Rapper Lil Wayne praised President Donald Trump for his plan to build a ballroom inside the White House. The ballroom would be used for concerts, events, and official ceremonies.
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Lil Wayne’s real name is Dwayne Michael Carter Jr.
He expressed support for President Trump’s ballroom construction plan.
The planned ballroom would be inside the White House.
The ballroom is intended for performers and various events.
Diplomatic ceremonies would also take place in the ballroom.
Some people were upset about the idea of building the ballroom.
President Trump responded to the criticism by explaining his reasons.
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A 65-year-old man named Carl Isom-McDaniel was attacked by a bison in Yellowstone Park. The bison charged and threw him into the air, breaking his hip in several places. The attack happened during the bison’s mating season when they can be more aggressive.
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Carl Isom-McDaniel was attacked by a bison on July 10 in Yellowstone Park.
The bison weighed about 2,000 pounds (900 kilograms).
The bison launched him into the air and caused multiple fractures in his hip.
The injury was mostly caused by the way he landed after being thrown.
The National Park Service warns visitors to stay at least 25 yards (23 meters) away from bison.
Bison have injured more people in Yellowstone than any other animal.
The attack likely happened during bison mating season, which increases their aggression.
Isom-McDaniel was treated at Bozeman Health hospital in Montana.
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