Three people were killed and seven others injured in a shooting at an In-N-Out Burger in Twin Falls, Idaho. Two of the victims, Ashley Garibay and Christopher Claunch, have been identified by their families. The 24-year-old suspected shooter died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound after two armed bystanders fired back.
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The shooting occurred on a Saturday at an In-N-Out Burger location in Twin Falls, Idaho.
Ashley Garibay was an In-N-Out worker from California who traveled to Idaho to help train staff at the new restaurant.
Christopher Claunch was a 59-year-old Idaho resident originally from California, who worked at a recovery center and had overcome alcoholism.
The suspected shooter, Chad Williams, was 24 years old and died by suicide at the scene after armed citizens returned fire.
A third victim killed has not yet been identified publicly.
Seven other people were injured, with two reported in critical condition.
Garibay’s family described her as a bright and caring person who loved her job and dreamt of managing a store.
Claunch’s sister shared that he struggled with loss and addiction but had found stability and enjoyed travel and the outdoors.
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A former Member of Parliament has asked the Conservative Party leader to drop a candidate, Joshua Bonehill-Paine, who was jailed for antisemitic abuse. The Conservative Party defended his selection, saying he has changed and now works to fight extremism.
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Joshua Bonehill-Paine was jailed for posting antisemitic material and harassing Luciana Berger, a Jewish politician.
Berger criticized the Conservative Party for selecting him as a candidate for Somerset council.
Conservative Minister Kemi Badenoch said Bonehill-Paine has shown regret and now helps train police on countering extremism.
The Board of Deputies of British Jews and Labour Party members condemned the Conservative Party’s decision.
Bonehill-Paine has past convictions including assaulting a police officer and causing a racial harassment case in 2016.
He created the satirical Crewkerne Gazette series online and claims to work against extremism currently.
Reform UK also faced criticism for their vetting process after evidence showed Bonehill-Paine applied to be their candidate.
The controversy highlights concerns over candidate vetting and inclusion in British politics.
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Rep. Max Miller, who denies domestic abuse allegations from his ex-wife, said he will request an ethics investigation into himself. Miller’s ex-wife accuses him of hitting and threatening her, and Miller has sued her for defamation. Meanwhile, Senator Bernie Moreno criticized Miller’s character, and President Trump expressed doubt about Miller’s chances in the election.
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Rep. Max Miller is running for reelection and faces domestic abuse allegations from his ex-wife, Emily Moreno.
Miller denies the abuse claims and has filed a defamation lawsuit against Moreno.
Miller announced he will ask for an ethics investigation into himself and said he has nothing to hide.
Emily Moreno’s father, Senator Bernie Moreno, said Miller is unfit for office and a danger to his daughter.
President Donald Trump called Miller but expressed doubt about his reelection prospects.
Stephanie Grisham, former White House press secretary, filed a motion to stop Miller from violating a settlement agreement related to a defamation case.
Miller sued Grisham after she wrote about an abusive ex-boyfriend in the Trump administration, but they agreed to avoid public attacks as part of a settlement.
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Sirius Academy West in Hull is holding sessions before the new school year to check and approve students' uniforms. Parents bring trousers and skirts to be inspected and marked with a green sticker if they meet the school's uniform rules, helping avoid confusion or problems when school starts.
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The school checks students’ trousers and skirts for uniform compliance before the school year begins.
Approved clothing receives a green sticker to show it meets the uniform requirements.
Uniform rules include black trousers or skirts; skirts must be pencil-fit and made of the same material as blazers.
Parents appreciate the early checks because it reduces stress and criticism for students at the start of the year.
The school allows approval of uniforms not bought from its official supplier, helping families save money.
Some parents find the sessions inconvenient but still see the value in them.
The school shared its uniform expectations on social media to inform parents.
The initiative aims to promote a sense of equality and discipline through uniform standards.
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Stephanie Grisham, who was the White House Communications Director during President Donald Trump’s first term, filed for a temporary restraining order against Representative Max Miller from Ohio. This action follows allegations of abuse made by Miller’s ex-wife and is part of an ongoing legal case.
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Stephanie Grisham served as White House Communications Director under President Donald Trump’s first term.
She filed a temporary restraining order against Rep. Max Miller, a Republican from Ohio.
The restraining order follows abuse allegations made by Miller’s ex-wife.
Grisham’s lawyer, Mark S. Zaid, announced the filing on the social media platform X.
The restraining order is part of a continuing lawsuit involving the parties.
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Texas Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico criticized Republican actions against transgender people. He said these actions are meant to divide people and that his campaign supports all Texans without excluding anyone.
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James Talarico is running for the U.S. Senate in Texas as a Democrat.
He commented on Republican attacks aimed at transgender individuals.
Talarico described these attacks as part of a "culture war" to create division.
He stated that his campaign does not want to harm or exclude any group of people.
The campaign focuses on representing all Texans equally.
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A federal appeals court has stopped President Donald Trump's administration from canceling billions of dollars in climate funding created under President Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act. The court temporarily blocked the Environmental Protection Agency from taking back these funds.
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The D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals made the decision to block the funding rollback.
The blocked funds are part of the Biden administration’s Inflation Reduction Act.
The funds are intended for green or climate-related projects.
This decision reverses an attempt by President Trump’s administration to rescind, or cancel, these funds.
The court reinstated a previous temporary order that protects the funds.
The Environmental Protection Agency was trying to recover the money.
The case involves federal climate funding and government agency actions.
The decision is part of an ongoing legal dispute about climate policy.
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A man in Maryland was charged with second-degree murder after police say he pushed another man into Baltimore’s Inner Harbor, leading to the man’s death. The incident happened after a fight between the two men, and the victim was later found and pronounced dead at a hospital.
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James Fitzsimmons, 36, is charged with second-degree murder in Baltimore.
The victim was James Britt, 37, who died after being pushed into the harbor.
Surveillance video shows the two men fighting before the victim moved toward the water.
Fitzsimmons pushed Britt into the Inner Harbor after the fight.
Fitzsimmons told police Britt jumped in the water on his own.
Britt’s girlfriend told Fitzsimmons that Britt could not swim.
Rescue divers recovered Britt, who later died at a hospital.
Fitzsimmons also faces manslaughter and assault charges and is scheduled to appear in court on August 27.
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Francesca Hong, a Democratic candidate for Wisconsin governor and former state representative, supported her earlier statement suggesting the country should “cancel Thanksgiving.” She explained that Thanksgiving can be painful for many people and said her views may change over time.
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Francesca Hong is running for governor of Wisconsin as a Democrat.
She previously posted on social media that the country should “cancel Thanksgiving.”
Hong is a professional chef with a progressive political agenda.
She said Thanksgiving is a difficult time for many people.
Hong defended her call while acknowledging that people’s views can change.
She served as a state representative in Wisconsin.
Her comments have attracted attention during her campaign.
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Primary elections are happening now in five U.S. states: Kansas, Michigan, Missouri, Virginia, and Washington. In Michigan, the Democratic race for the Senate seat is a key focus, with candidates Haley Stevens and Abdul El-Sayed competing against each other.
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Primaries are taking place in five states simultaneously.
The states holding primaries are Kansas, Michigan, Missouri, Virginia, and Washington.
Michigan’s Democratic Senate race is an important contest in these primaries.
Haley Stevens is one of the Democratic candidates in Michigan's Senate race.
Abdul El-Sayed is another Democratic candidate competing in Michigan’s Senate primary.
Primary elections determine which candidates will represent their parties in the general election.
CBS News is covering the primary elections.
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Andrew Arrabaca, a former Army private, was indicted for arson after setting fire and igniting fireworks at the Jacob K. Javits Federal Building in Manhattan. The attack caused injury to at least one person and put federal employees and emergency responders at risk.
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Andrew Arrabaca is accused of using flammable liquid and fireworks to start a fire at a federal building in New York City.
The building targeted was the Jacob K. Javits Federal Building in Manhattan.
The incident occurred on July 20, 2026.
At least one person was injured during the attack.
Arrabaca has a history of anti-Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) activity.
Surveillance footage shows Arrabaca lighting fireworks, pouring gasoline, and firing a BB rifle before being stopped by a security guard.
He planned the attack for several months and chose a busy employee entrance at 26 Federal Plaza.
Arrabaca has been charged with one count of arson and has not yet entered a plea.
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The Senate Judiciary Committee voted to move forward with Todd Blanche’s nomination for attorney general. At the same time, Dr. Anthony Fauci faces a possible contempt vote after a recent congressional hearing.
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The Senate Judiciary Committee advanced Todd Blanche’s nomination for attorney general.
The vote took place on a Tuesday.
There are concerns related to the Department of Justice funds connected to the nomination.
Dr. Anthony Fauci, a former chief medical adviser, recently testified on Capitol Hill.
Fauci may face a vote for contempt of Congress after his hearing.
CBS News reported these developments.
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Aaron Farinacci was arrested for setting a large wildfire near Spokane, Washington. The fire destroyed many buildings and forced tens of thousands of people to leave their homes.
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Aaron Farinacci, age 37, was arrested Monday.
He is suspected of first-degree arson related to the Old Trails Fire.
The Old Trails Fire is the largest of three wildfires near Spokane.
These fires have destroyed over 700 buildings.
More than 60,000 people had to evacuate their homes.
Spokane is Washington state’s second-largest city.
Farinacci has a past felony manslaughter conviction in Arizona.
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Since 2020, more than 24 attempts to improve the STOCK Act have failed. This is because the lawmakers who would have to follow the new rules are the ones deciding on these changes.
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The STOCK Act is a law designed to prevent conflicts of interest in Congress.
Over two dozen efforts to strengthen this law have been made since 2020.
None of these efforts have succeeded in making changes.
Lawmakers who would be affected by stronger rules are the ones voting on them.
This creates a conflict of interest, hindering reform.
The failure to reform the law means current protections may be weak.
The situation raises concerns about transparency and ethics in Congress.
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Senator Chris Van Hollen said the Democratic Party should welcome many different kinds of voices. He made this comment after a group of candidates who identify as democratic socialists won several elections.
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Senator Chris Van Hollen is a Democrat from Maryland.
He spoke about the recent success of democratic socialist candidates.
Democratic socialists support more left-leaning or progressive policies.
Van Hollen said the Democratic Party should include diverse viewpoints.
This shows a growing presence of progressive ideas within the party.
Van Hollen has recently taken more progressive positions himself.
The remarks came as the party considers its direction ahead of future elections.
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Senator Raphael Warnock wants to expand the Child Tax Credit to help families pay for school supplies, which have become more expensive. He says tariffs set by President Donald Trump have raised the prices of many school items, making it harder for families to afford them.
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Senator Raphael Warnock proposes expanding the Child Tax Credit to give families more money for children’s expenses.
The current Child Tax Credit gives families up to $2,200 per child under age 17.
School supplies for one fourth-grade student in Georgia cost between $96 and $132, based on a report from five schools.
Prices for educational books and supplies increased by 8.4% from May 2024 to May 2026.
Some individual items, like colored pencils and notebooks, saw price increases of over 20%.
Warnock’s report links some price rises to tariffs on imported school products from countries like Brazil and China.
The American Family Act would raise the credit to $4,320 for children under six and $3,600 for older children, paid monthly.
The Trump administration argues tariffs help American workers and manufacturers and can lower costs over time.
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Aaron Farinacci has been charged with first-degree arson for allegedly starting the Old Trails Fire near Spokane. This fire is one of several that are currently burning in the Spokane area.
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Aaron Farinacci faces a first-degree arson charge.
He is accused of starting the Old Trails Fire.
The Old Trails Fire is one of multiple fires in the Spokane region.
First-degree arson means intentionally setting a fire that causes significant damage.
The fires are currently ongoing in the Spokane area.
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Some White House officials and President Donald Trump want Ohio GOP Rep. Max Miller to quit his congressional race following allegations that he assaulted his ex-wife and their child. Miller denies the accusations and says he will stay in the race and request an ethics investigation into himself.
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Ohio Republican Rep. Max Miller faces allegations of assault against his ex-wife and their 2-year-old daughter.
President Donald Trump called Miller to express concern about his reelection campaign.
Miller has denied the allegations and refuses to leave the race.
Miller must withdraw by 4 p.m. Wednesday to be replaced on the November ballot.
Miller announced plans to file paperwork for a congressional ethics investigation into himself.
President Trump called Miller a "very good person" and said he would let the families handle the situation.
Miller’s ex-wife, Emily Moreno, is the daughter of Ohio GOP Senator Bernie Moreno.
Senator Moreno stated Miller should not serve in Congress and suggested he needs psychological help.
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President Donald Trump criticized and threatened to fire Jeanine Pirro, the US Attorney for the District of Columbia, after she said the government would not pursue criminal charges for vandalism of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. The pool had damage after a recent renovation, but Pirro said it was due to poor installation, not deliberate vandalism.
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President Trump appointed Jeanine Pirro as US Attorney for the District of Columbia in May last year.
The Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool underwent a costly renovation before the 250th US independence anniversary.
Damage was seen on the pool’s lining, with pieces floating and algae turning the water green.
David Hearn, a former Olympic canoeist, was arrested and charged with vandalism for allegedly damaging the pool lining.
Pirro later dropped the charges, saying the damage was likely caused by a bad installation, not vandalism.
Trump accused Pirro of failing under pressure and considered firing her but did not do so after meeting with her.
Pirro has a long legal career, was the first female judge and district attorney in her area, and helped start a domestic violence unit.
The pool was drained after the damage was discovered.
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