CBS News presents a special program called "The Uplift: The American Dream" to celebrate the United States’ upcoming 250th anniversary. The show features American stories, including one about the founder of e.l.f. Cosmetics who became a Catholic priest.
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CBS News is airing a special called "The Uplift: The American Dream."
The program celebrates the 250th anniversary of the United States.
It highlights stories about American heroes and common pastimes.
One story features the founder of e.l.f. Cosmetics.
The founder made a big life change to become a Catholic priest.
The special aims to showcase inspiring American stories.
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Nolan Wells, an 18-year-old from Mississippi, was found dead on Horn Island after a Fourth of July outing with friends. A family-commissioned autopsy could not determine how he died, and official results are still pending.
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Nolan Wells disappeared after spending July 4 on Horn Island with friends.
His body was found in the water near Horn Island on July 6.
A state autopsy was done on July 7, but official results have not been released.
A second autopsy, paid for by Colin Kaepernick and done by Dr. Roger Mitchell, found red discoloration on the back of his head but could not determine the cause of death.
The body was decomposed, making it hard for medical examiners to find clear answers.
Wells’ friends said he stayed behind on the island to talk to a girl and planned to return later.
His family doubts he would have chosen to stay behind and wants a full investigation.
Local authorities, including the Coast Guard and National Park Service, helped search for Wells.
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President Donald Trump’s approach to Canada has caused tension between the two countries and harmed their close relationship. The article uses the Gordie Howe International Bridge, which connects Detroit and Windsor, as a symbol of the strong ties between the United States and Canada, highlighting how tariffs and hostile actions are damaging an important partnership.
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The Gordie Howe International Bridge links Detroit, USA, and Windsor, Canada, symbolizing close U.S.-Canada ties.
Gordie Howe was a Canadian hockey legend and Detroit Red Wings star, representing friendship between the two countries.
The United States and Canada share one of the world’s largest trade relationships, worth almost $1 trillion annually.
Many supply chains cross the U.S.-Canada border multiple times before goods reach customers.
Canada is the largest supplier of crude oil to the United States, providing about 60% of American crude oil imports.
Canadian companies rely on American consumers, investment, and technology; U.S. manufacturers rely on Canadian raw materials.
President Trump has threatened to impose tariffs of up to 50% on many Canadian products.
Despite close ties, trade disputes still occur, such as Canada’s agricultural supply management policies.
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A federal appeals court confirmed the conviction of Peter Navarro for contempt of Congress. The court decided that Navarro did not show that President Trump used executive privilege to stop him from testifying to the House committee investigating the January 6 attack.
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Peter Navarro is a former White House advisor.
He was convicted of contempt of Congress for not testifying before the House January 6 committee.
Navarro served a four-month prison sentence for this conviction.
The appeals court rejected Navarro's claim that President Trump had invoked executive privilege to block his testimony.
Executive privilege is a power that allows the President to keep some communications private.
The decision means Navarro’s conviction remains valid.
The case relates to the investigation of the January 6 Capitol attack.
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Five people have died in New York City due to a legionnaires’ disease outbreak in the Upper East Side. The city has identified 82 cases and is working to clean and test cooling towers, believed to be the source of the bacteria causing the illness.
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Five people have died and 82 cases of legionnaires’ disease have been reported in Manhattan’s Upper East Side.
Eight patients are still in the hospital; 56 have been discharged.
No new cases were diagnosed in the last six days, but officials are still investigating.
The outbreak source is linked to legionella bacteria found in 34 cooling towers across 33 buildings.
All towers that tested positive have been cleaned and disinfected.
Legionnaires’ disease is a serious form of pneumonia caused by breathing in water mist with legionella bacteria.
The disease is not spread from person to person and can be treated with antibiotics, though it has a 10% death rate among those infected.
New York City officials are holding emergency hearings and continuing inspections to prevent future outbreaks.
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Candidates supported by President Donald Trump are expected to win important races in the Arizona Republican primary elections. This projection comes from the Associated Press as reported by CBS News.
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President Trump endorsed several Republican candidates in Arizona.
These candidates are projected to win key primary election races.
The information comes from the Associated Press.
CBS News reported on this development.
The elections are part of the Arizona Republican primary process.
Winning these primaries can influence the general elections later on.
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Democratic members of the U.S. Senate and House have started an investigation into a recent Justice Department legal opinion that could make it easier for states to keep people with mental illness in institutions rather than providing care in their communities. The Democrats are asking the Justice Department to cancel the opinion and to disclose who helped write it.
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The Justice Department’s Office of Legal Counsel (OLC) released a legal opinion in June easing rules on institutionalizing people with mental illness.
This opinion challenges a 1999 Supreme Court ruling (Olmstead v. L.C.) that supports community-based care for people with disabilities instead of institutionalization.
More than 100 Democratic lawmakers signed a letter urging the Justice Department to rescind the opinion and explain who was involved in creating it.
The Olmstead ruling was based on the rights of two women with disabilities who were placed in institutions because their states didn’t provide needed home support.
The OLC opinion is not legally binding but could influence how federal agencies handle disability discrimination cases.
Reports suggest White House adviser Stephen Miller influenced the opinion, though officials deny this.
Until recently, the Justice Department worked with states to enforce the Olmstead ruling and promote community care.
Democrats also want to know if any outside groups, including those advocating for criminalizing homelessness, contributed to the legal opinion.
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Severe weather caused tornadoes and record flooding across several states in the eastern US, including Kentucky and West Virginia. Emergency responders rescued people trapped by rising waters, and many areas faced power outages and widespread damage.
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Tornadoes and severe flooding hit Kentucky, West Virginia, and neighboring states on Tuesday night.
Floodwaters rose to historic levels, forcing rescues from attics and flooded vehicles.
Kentucky’s governor declared a state of emergency for all 55 counties.
Emergency crews used boats and cut roof holes to free trapped residents in West Virginia.
Multiple injuries and extensive property damage occurred, including destroyed bridges and homes.
Power outages affected tens of thousands in Ohio, Virginia, and West Virginia.
The weather threat was expected to move south to Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, and North Carolina by Wednesday.
Tropical Storm Bertha was approaching the Gulf Coast, expected to bring rain and winds to New Orleans and nearby areas.
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The House Administration Committee is holding a hearing to review the Smithsonian's National Museum of American History after a White House report criticized its leadership. The museum’s director defended the institution, saying the report does not fairly represent their work.
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The hearing is called "Oversight of the Smithsonian: Radical Revisionism at the National Museum of American History."
It is scheduled for Wednesday at 10 a.m. EDT.
The hearing is live-streamed for public viewing.
The White House report described the museum’s leadership as radical activists who cannot be trusted.
Anthea M. Hartig, director of the museum, disagreed with the report and spoke at the hearing.
President Donald Trump is leading efforts to change how American cultural institutions tell the country's history.
These efforts include removing diversity, equity, and inclusion topics from museum stories.
Historians have expressed concern about changes to the historical narratives at federal cultural institutions.
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New Jersey is investigating a software mistake that wrongly added 6,600 people who are not U.S. citizens to the list of registered voters. The state government is looking into how this error happened to prevent it from happening again.
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A software glitch caused 6,600 noncitizens to be registered to vote in New Jersey.
The state government has started an official investigation into the error.
Noncitizens are not legally allowed to register or vote in U.S. elections.
New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill announced the investigation publicly.
Election experts including David Becker have commented on the situation.
The goal of the investigation is to understand the problem and fix the system.
The issue was reported by CBS News.
Voter registration errors like this can affect election integrity and trust.
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Former CDC officials warn that the US public health system is less prepared now for disease outbreaks than before the COVID-19 pandemic. Budget cuts, staff losses, and leadership vacancies at the CDC have weakened the country’s ability to detect and stop infectious diseases, while public health restrictions have also increased in many states.
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The CDC lost much of its funding for fighting parasites and infectious diseases in the past year.
Many CDC staff members have resigned or been laid off and have not been replaced, leaving about 25-30% of positions vacant.
Around 80% of senior leadership roles at the CDC still lack permanent appointees.
The CDC’s lab for cyclospora, a parasite, was reduced from 11 employees to 3.
The US Agency for International Development (USAID) cuts led to $40 million lost for malaria and tropical disease programs, resulting in layoffs of experts.
Funding for mRNA vaccine research, which could help in future pandemics, has been cut.
Over half of US states have passed laws limiting public health powers during emergencies.
Conflicting messages from officials have made it harder for states to follow CDC guidance during outbreaks.
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Democrats plan to highlight President Donald Trump’s large increase in personal wealth during his second term as a major issue in the upcoming elections. They argue that while many Americans face economic difficulties, Trump has focused on making himself richer through various business deals and conflicts of interest.
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President Trump’s personal wealth grew by more than $2 billion in his second term.
This increase includes over $1.4 billion made from cryptocurrency last year.
Trump pardoned criminals whose families donated to his campaign.
His sons invested in start-ups that received help from the Trump administration.
Experts say Trump’s level of self-enrichment is unprecedented compared to past presidents.
The article compares Trump’s corruption to the historic Teapot Dome scandal, saying Trump’s gains are much larger.
Trump’s cryptocurrency company, World Liberty Financial, received a $500 million investment from a UAE royal family member.
After this investment, Trump allowed the UAE to buy advanced AI chips, despite some security concerns.
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The article discusses concerns about how the Trump administration is handling the Gautam Adani case. It suggests the administration wants to dismiss the case but does not provide clear reasons why.
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The article focuses on the Trump administration’s approach to the Gautam Adani case.
It raises questions about the fairness of justice when influenced by political power.
The exact reasons for the dismissal request are not clearly stated.
Gautam Adani is involved in a legal case reviewed by the U.S. government.
The article implies that justice should be independent of political influence.
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President Donald Trump attended a ceremony to honor U.S. soldiers who died in the recent conflict with Iran. At least four service members were killed after fighting resumed when a temporary ceasefire ended.
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President Trump took part in a dignified transfer ceremony on Wednesday morning.
The ceremony honored U.S. service members who died during the war with Iran.
The Pentagon reported at least four U.S. soldiers died this month.
The deaths occurred after the U.S. military restarted attacks on Tehran.
A temporary ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran had ended before the new fighting.
One of the soldiers identified is Sgt. Angel S. (full name not provided).
The ceremony is a formal event to respectfully transfer the soldiers’ remains to the U.S.
This conflict follows renewed military action after peace efforts failed.
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U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer will speak to the Senate Finance Committee about President Trump’s trade policies. Senators are expected to ask about the new tariffs President Trump recently placed on Canada due to trade issues.
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Jamieson Greer is the U.S. Trade Representative.
Greer is testifying before the Senate Finance Committee.
The testimony focuses on President Trump’s trade agenda.
President Trump announced new tariffs on Canada this week.
The tariffs target what the administration calls unfair trade practices.
The new tariffs include a 50 percent increase on certain goods.
Senators will likely question Greer about these tariff decisions.
This hearing is part of the legislative review of trade policies.
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A recent survey found that more Americans now see politics as the biggest threat to their personal safety. In 2023, 10% of Americans said politics is the greatest risk, up from 6% in previous years.
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The Lloyd’s Register Foundation World Risk Poll asked Americans about risks to their everyday safety.
In 2023, 10% of Americans named politics as the top source of risk.
In 2021 and 2022, only 6% said politics was the greatest risk.
The survey reflects growing concern about political issues affecting personal safety.
The poll was done in partnership with Gallup, a well-known polling company.
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Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said he and President Donald Trump agreed to speed up talks on a trade deal between Canada, the U.S., and Mexico. This came after President Trump announced new 50% tariffs on many Canadian goods, which will start in 30 days.
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President Trump announced 50% tariffs on most Canadian goods.
The tariffs are due to start 30 days from the following Monday.
The tariffs target Canadian autos, alcohol, and dairy products.
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney spoke with President Trump and agreed to deepen trade negotiations.
Carney expressed commitment to protecting Canadian jobs, workers, and farmers.
U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer testified before the Senate Finance Committee.
The trade talks involve Canada, the United States, and Mexico.
Carney said Canada wants to become stronger, more independent, and more resilient through these efforts.
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President Trump warned that the U.S. will destroy an Iranian bridge or power plant every time Iran attacks a ship in the Strait of Hormuz. He wants Iran to stop these attacks and agree to reopen the shipping route to end the conflict.
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President Trump threatened to bomb one Iranian bridge or power plant for each attack on ships in the Strait of Hormuz.
The U.S. Central Command reported over 30 attacks on commercial vessels by Iran in the past three months.
The recent attacks occurred even after a June agreement aimed at a ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran.
President Trump included targets in or near Tehran, Iran’s capital, in his threat.
The U.S. has bombed bridges in southern Iran during the past 11 days of conflict.
Striking power plants or attacking Tehran would be a significant escalation in the conflict.
Such actions could lead to stronger Iranian retaliation.
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President Donald Trump plans to announce a new nuclear agreement with Saudi Arabia. This deal would allow Saudi Arabia to enrich nuclear fuel for its own reactors.
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The agreement is between the U.S. and Saudi Arabia.
It permits Saudi Arabia to enrich nuclear fuel within its borders.
Enriching fuel means making it suitable for nuclear reactors to produce energy.
The deal aims to expand peaceful nuclear cooperation.
This announcement is expected soon from President Trump.
The agreement has implications for the Middle East’s nuclear landscape.
The news was reported by The New York Times and covered by FRANCE 24.
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President Donald Trump’s administration is set to announce a nuclear deal with Saudi Arabia. The deal aims to help Saudi Arabia develop civilian nuclear power and benefit American companies, but some worry it might allow Saudi Arabia to develop nuclear weapons.
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The announcement is expected on Wednesday, July 22, 2026.
The deal will enable Saudi Arabia to have a civilian nuclear program, which means using nuclear energy for non-military purposes like electricity.
It is said to bring billions of dollars in business to American companies.
Critics are concerned that the deal could help Saudi Arabia build nuclear weapons in the future.
The White House has emphasized the economic and diplomatic benefits of the agreement.
The deal is still subject to final approval and public discussion.
The announcement comes amid ongoing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East.
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