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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A 16-year-old lifeguard from California saved a 10-year-old boy from large waves at Seabright State Beach in Santa Cruz. President Donald Trump praised the lifeguard and said he plans to invite him and his family to the White House to honor his bravery.
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The lifeguard is a 16-year-old working for California State Parks.
The boy was 10 years old and caught in 8-to-10-foot waves.
The rescue happened at Seabright State Beach in Santa Cruz, California.
A witness filmed the lifeguard rushing into the water and saving the boy.
Several adults tried to help but were pushed back by the waves.
The lifeguard and a colleague eventually brought the boy safely back to shore.
Paramedics checked the boy before sending him home with his parents.
President Trump said he would invite the lifeguard and his family to the White House to give him a high civilian honor.
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Five U.S. states have agreed to accept nuclear waste if the federal government helps them develop nuclear energy projects that create jobs. These states want to build Nuclear Lifecycle Innovation Campuses that include waste storage and other nuclear energy activities to boost their economies.
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The five states are Tennessee, Louisiana, Oklahoma, Utah, and Idaho, all led by Republican governors.
These states agreed to take nuclear waste from across the country in exchange for federal support.
The plan includes creating Nuclear Lifecycle Innovation Campuses with waste storage, uranium enrichment, fuel processing, and advanced reactor work.
The campuses could attract up to $50 billion in private investment and generate $10 billion in tax revenue.
Nuclear waste storage is a major issue due to stalled plans for a permanent site at Yucca Mountain, Nevada.
Tennessee and Idaho have important nuclear research labs, and Utah has historical ties to uranium and nuclear training.
President Donald Trump aims to increase nuclear energy production to meet growing electricity needs driven by data centers and artificial intelligence.
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission is being reshaped to speed up nuclear reactor development under President Trump's direction.
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Senator Lindsey Graham, a close ally of President Donald Trump, died suddenly at age 71 after a brief illness. Graham’s relationship with Trump changed over time, from critic to supporter, and he often advised the president on foreign policy.
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Lindsey Graham was a Republican senator from South Carolina.
He initially criticized Trump during the 2016 presidential race but later became a strong supporter.
After the January 6, 2021 Capitol riot, Graham briefly distanced himself from Trump but soon returned to backing him.
Graham frequently advised Trump on issues involving Israel, Ukraine, and Iran.
He died unexpectedly after a short illness at age 71.
President Trump expressed surprise and sadness at Graham’s death and called him a patriot.
Graham was known for his close personal and political relationship with Trump, often visiting the White House.
The two men shared moments of camaraderie and mutual support during Trump’s presidency.
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A labor union and two female federal prison workers sued the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) for stopping their sexual harassment case and all similar federal-sector class complaints. The women say prison management failed to stop widespread sexual harassment by inmates.
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The lawsuit was filed by two female correctional officers at a Louisiana federal prison and the American Federation of Government Employees union.
Their case claims that the Federal Bureau of Prisons did not prevent or fix sexual harassment by inmates, including threats and unwanted touching.
The EEOC has ordered an indefinite pause on all federal-sector class complaints, which handle discrimination cases for federal employees.
The EEOC has not explained why it stopped these cases, and the Department of Justice declined to comment.
Under President Trump, the EEOC has changed its civil rights enforcement rules, focusing less on diversity policies and transgender worker cases.
The plaintiffs want the court to cancel the EEOC’s suspension order.
The class complaint includes testimony from at least eight other women and may affect at least 182 female workers.
The Federal Bureau of Prisons has not responded to requests for comment.
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A school district in upstate New York has paused its plan to use a humanoid robot named “Sally” in classrooms after concerns about the company’s links to a maker of hyper-realistic sex dolls and worries about student data privacy. The district says the robot is intended to help students learn about robotics and technology, not replace teachers.
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Salamanca City Central School District approved spending nearly $60,000 to buy a humanoid robot from the company Realbotix.
The robot, called “Sally,” was meant to assist high school students with robotics and technology lessons.
Parents, teachers, and state officials raised concerns about privacy and the robot maker’s connection to a sex doll company.
Teachers’ union leaders opposed the robot, saying it should not be in schools.
The district now is working on stronger student data privacy agreements before moving forward.
The robot can move its arms and hands but does not have functioning legs.
Officials say the robot will not replace human teachers but will support teaching and tutoring.
State Education Commissioner Betty Rosa questioned the robot’s role since it was described as a tutoring tool.
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A report by Washington, D.C.'s inspector general found that the city’s police department had serious problems with how it collected crime data from 2015 to 2025. The report did not find evidence of fraud but pointed out a breakdown in controls and made recommendations to improve the accuracy of crime reporting.
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The inspector general reviewed crime data after accusations from the federal government that numbers were manipulated.
The breakdown in the system happened over a long period and affected the accuracy of reported crime statistics.
The report found no proof that errors were made on purpose or fraudulently.
The 2013 disbanding of an independent unit that checked crime reports led to mistakes going uncorrected.
Accurate crime data is important for police decisions, city planning, and public trust.
President Trump had federalized the D.C. police last summer to address crime, but local officials said crime was already falling.
The police department is creating new training and a Data Quality and Compliance Branch to improve report accuracy.
A Republican-led House committee and a U.S. attorney’s investigation also found misclassification of crime reports.
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Gabriel Perez, who used to operate President Trump’s teleprompter and reportedly placed bets on the content of Trump’s speeches, is no longer working for the federal government. A White House official confirmed his departure following concerns about unusual betting activity linked to Trump’s speeches.
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Gabriel Perez was President Trump’s teleprompter operator.
Perez placed bets on the content of President Trump’s speeches.
The prediction market platform Kalshi identified suspicious trades related to these speeches.
A White House official confirmed that Perez no longer works for the government.
This development was reported by The Hill on a Tuesday.
The situation raised concerns about conflicts of interest and government employment rules.
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A 16-year-old teenager, Colt Gray, was sentenced to life in prison without parole for a school shooting in Georgia that killed two teachers and two students. Gray pleaded guilty to 55 charges including murder, and the judge decided Gray should never be allowed to leave prison.
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The shooting occurred on September 4, 2024, at Apalachee High School in Georgia.
Four people died: two teachers and two students.
Colt Gray was 14 years old at the time of the shooting but was charged as an adult.
Gray pleaded guilty to 55 charges, including murder.
The judge sentenced Gray to life in prison without the chance of parole.
The district attorney said Gray shows no signs of remorse or understanding of the harm caused.
The defense argued for parole possibility to give Gray hope for change.
Families of victims and others impacted by the shooting expressed grief and supported the life without parole sentence.
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A 15-year-old was arrested after a shooting at a food festival in Seattle that killed three people and injured several others. Police said the teenager had a ghost gun, a type of untraceable homemade firearm, and they believe gang violence was involved.
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The shooting happened during the Bite of Seattle food festival near the Space Needle.
Three people died, including a 19-year-old gunman; at least four others were injured, including a 2-year-old child.
The arrested 15-year-old had a 9 mm ghost gun with an extended 33-round magazine.
Police found two other guns at the scene, including a fully automatic Glock 45 with a 40-round magazine.
Authorities think at least three people fired weapons during the shooting.
Ghost guns are homemade or privately made firearms without serial numbers and can be bought without background checks.
Victims included Carlos Sanchez Villalba (44), Ashley Whitehead (56), and Junior Semo (19).
Officials are reviewing video and interviewing witnesses to find others involved.
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President Donald Trump honored Senator Lindsey Graham at his funeral, calling him a key figure in the Senate and a strong supporter of Israel and Ukraine. Graham, who died suddenly at 71 from a heart artery tear, was remembered for his dedication to US foreign policy and his close relationship with Trump.
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Lindsey Graham died suddenly at age 71 due to an aortic dissection, a serious tear in the heart’s main artery.
Graham had just returned from a trip to Kyiv, Ukraine, where he met President Zelensky.
President Trump called Graham a "giant of the US Senate" and praised his commitment to America.
Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu and Ukrainian President Zelensky attended the funeral.
Graham was a strong supporter of Israel, Ukraine, and US foreign intervention.
He was first elected to the Senate in 2022, representing South Carolina.
Graham and Trump had a complicated relationship but became close allies over time.
Graham’s sister, Darline Graham, was appointed to fill his Senate seat after his death.
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Representative Lauren Boebert from Colorado hosted a primetime show on the One America News network, which supports the MAGA movement. The show included guests such as Representative Anna Paulina Luna, election lawyer Cleta Mitchell, comedian Rob Schneider, and others.
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Lauren Boebert, a Republican representative from Colorado, guest-hosted a show on One America News (OAN).
The show aired on Monday night during primetime hours.
OAN is known as a pro-MAGA (Make America Great Again) network.
Guests on the show included Representative Anna Paulina Luna from Florida.
Election lawyer Cleta Mitchell appeared on the broadcast.
Comedian Rob Schneider was also a guest.
Other guests were Cliff Maloney, CEO of Citizens Alliance, and Christian singer Sean Feucht.
The show was originally hosted by former Representative Matt Gaetz.
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Former Senator Lindsey Graham from South Carolina was honored with two memorial services where many politicians spoke about his career. President Donald Trump and others remembered Graham as a strong and influential figure in politics.
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Lindsey Graham served as a U.S. Senator from South Carolina.
Two memorial services were held to honor him after his passing.
Politicians from different backgrounds, including allies and former opponents, attended the services.
President Donald Trump spoke at the Washington memorial service.
Trump described Graham as a "force of nature."
Graham had a long career with shifting political relationships.
The events were emotional and focused on Graham’s impact in government.
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South Dakota Republicans will hold a runoff election to choose their candidate for governor between Larry Rhoden and Toby Doeden. Neither candidate reached the required 35% of votes in the June primary, so the runoff winner will face Democrat Dan Ahlers in the November general election.
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The runoff election is scheduled for Tuesday.
Larry Rhoden is the current governor, having taken over in early 2025.
Toby Doeden is a businessman and the other top candidate in the primary.
Both were the leading vote-getters in the June 2 primary but did not reach 35% of votes.
The winner will represent the Republican Party in the November governor's race.
The Democrat running is former state Senator Dan Ahlers.
South Dakota is a strongly Republican state and has not had a Democratic governor since the 1970s.
Other candidates in the primary included U.S. Rep. Dusty Johnson and state House Speaker Jon Hansen.
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Thousands of Haitian immigrants in the U.S. lost their Temporary Protected Status (TPS), which allowed them to work legally, causing confusion and job losses for workers and their employers. The Trump administration ended TPS for Haitians, and after the Supreme Court upheld this decision, some work permits were not extended, raising fears of deportation amid Haiti’s ongoing violence and humanitarian crisis.
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Temporary Protected Status (TPS) allowed about 350,000 Haitians to live and work legally in the U.S. since 2010.
The Trump administration ended TPS for Haitians as part of stricter immigration policies.
The Supreme Court ruled in favor of ending the TPS program on June 25, 2026.
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) briefly extended some work permits but then stopped renewing them.
Employers, like Bobby Kuchinsky of a restaurant in Key West, had to suspend Haitian workers after their permits expired.
Many Haitians face the risk of losing jobs and possible deportation to Haiti, which is experiencing severe violence and a humanitarian crisis.
The Department of Homeland Security called TPS a temporary program and suggested Haitians apply for financial aid to return home.
Haiti has over 1.5 million displaced people and ongoing gang violence, with thousands killed and injured in 2026.
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A small group of people protested near the White House against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s visit to Washington. The protesters showed signs calling Netanyahu a “war criminal” during his meeting with President Donald Trump.
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visited Washington for talks.
President Donald Trump met with Netanyahu during the visit.
A small group of protesters gathered near the White House.
Protesters carried signs calling Netanyahu a “war criminal.”
The protest happened while Netanyahu was in the city for official meetings.
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A 16-year-old named Colt Gray was sentenced to life in prison without parole for a deadly mass shooting at Apalachee High School in Georgia. He killed two teachers and two students and admitted that he wanted to be famous among fans of true crime.
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Colt Gray was 16 years old at the time of sentencing.
The shooting happened in September 2024 at Apalachee High School, Georgia.
Four people died: two teachers and two students.
Gray pleaded guilty to 55 counts, including murder and aggravated assault.
Prosecutors said Gray wanted “eternal fame” in the True Crime Community.
The judge described Gray’s actions as planned and deliberate.
The defense said Gray had a troubled childhood and lacked proper mental health care.
Gray was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole.
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The Supreme Court ruled to allow the end of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for hundreds of thousands of Haitians, Syrians, and others in the U.S., limiting courts' ability to challenge these decisions. This means many people who had protection from deportation and work rights now face losing their legal status and may be forced to leave the country.
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TPS is a program started in 1990 that protects people from certain countries experiencing problems like war or disasters, allowing them to stay in the U.S. legally.
The Supreme Court ruled that courts have limited power to review the government's decisions to end TPS, making it harder to fight these terminations.
The Trump administration has ended TPS for people from over a dozen countries, reducing protections for hundreds of thousands since 2017.
About 1.3 million people had TPS at the start of President Trump's term; many have lost their status since then.
Around 80% of TPS holders work in the U.S., so ending TPS could harm the economy and communities.
Legal challenges continue for TPS terminations affecting people from Burma, Ethiopia, South Sudan, and Somalia, but future cases face higher legal hurdles.
Some TPS protections, like those for Salvadorans, are set to expire soon, which could affect about 170,000 people.
Advocates warn losing TPS status will have serious effects on families and communities but may increase public opposition to these policies.
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The US House of Representatives passed a defense bill proposing $750 million in military aid for Israel in the 2027 fiscal year, which is $65 million more than last year. The aid focuses largely on missile defense systems like the Iron Dome and new technologies, but the bill must still pass the Senate and be signed by President Donald Trump before becoming law.
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The National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) includes $750 million for Israel-related military programs for fiscal year 2027.
This amount is $65 million higher than the previous year’s funding.
$500 million of the funding is for missile defense systems such as the Iron Dome.
$100 million is earmarked for counter-drone technologies.
Another $100 million will support underground operations including tunnel mapping technologies.
$50 million will fund emerging defense technologies like AI and autonomous systems.
The Senate has previously blocked the bill, so it still needs Senate approval and the President’s signature to become law.
A 10-year US-Israel agreement signed in 2016 includes $33 billion for military financing and $5 billion for missile defense through 2028.
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Florida executed James Aren Duckett, a former police officer convicted of raping and murdering an 11-year-old girl in 1987, marking the first of two planned executions in one day. An 80-year-old man was scheduled for a second execution later that day, making Florida the U.S. state with the most executions this year.
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James Aren Duckett, 68, was executed by lethal injection for a 1987 crime involving rape and murder of an 11-year-old girl while on duty as a police officer.
Duckett was the 11th person Florida executed in 2025 and the first of two executions planned for the same day.
The second execution scheduled for the day was for Dominick Anthony Occhicone, 80, convicted of killing his ex-girlfriend’s parents in 1986.
Florida Republican Governor Ron DeSantis has increased executions at a record pace, with 19 carried out in 2025 alone.
Florida has performed nearly half of all U.S. state executions during 2025.
Both inmates’ last appeals to the U.S. Supreme Court and Florida Supreme Court were denied before the executions.
Florida uses a three-drug lethal injection process involving a sedative, paralytic, and a drug to stop the heart.
It has been nearly a decade since a U.S. state carried out two executions on the same day; the previous instances happened in Arkansas (2017) and Texas (2000).
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