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Millions of people traveled by road and air during the July 4 holiday. A plane on American Airlines Flight 1040 had a pilot report an engine fire, but the airline said there was no proof of fire.
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Many travelers used roads and airports during the July 4 holiday.
American Airlines Flight 1040 experienced a reported engine fire alert.
The pilot announced the potential engine fire during the flight.
The airline later stated there was no evidence of an actual fire.
The July 4 travel period is known for high passenger volume.
CBS News covered the busy holiday travel and the flight incident.
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California started a new law that stops food companies from using "sell by" dates on food packages. Instead, products must have labels called "Best if Used By" to show when the food tastes best, or "Use By" to show when the food is safe to eat.
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The law began on a Wednesday in California.
"Sell by" labels are no longer allowed on food in California.
Food makers must use "Best if Used By" or "Use By" labels instead.
"Best if Used By" shows the best time for food quality.
"Use By" shows when the food is safe to eat.
The goal is to reduce food waste in the state.
This is part of a wider effort to manage food better in California.
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The article shares two video segments from 1976 on CBS, celebrating America's 200th anniversary. These clips feature game show stars Kitty Carlisle and Bert Convy presenting special "Bicentennial Minutes."
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The segments were originally aired in 1976.
They marked the United States' bicentennial, the 200th anniversary of the country's founding.
Kitty Carlisle and Bert Convy, known for their roles on game shows, hosted these segments.
Major Garrett, CBS News chief correspondent in Washington, introduces the clips.
The segments are available to watch on the CBS News App.
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Historian Jon Meacham is the special scholar for the National Constitution Center during America's 250th birthday celebrations. He talked about the events and how people in the United States feel about this milestone.
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Jon Meacham is a historian working with the National Constitution Center.
He is the semiquincentennial scholar, a role related to the 250th anniversary of the United States.
The term "semiquincentennial" means 250 years.
The America 250 celebration marks the country's 250th birthday.
Meacham appeared on a show called "The Takeout" to talk about the anniversary events.
He discussed the mood and feelings of Americans regarding the 250th anniversary.
The interview was featured by CBS News.
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Vice President Kamala Harris contacted New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani and activists who support Palestinian causes. This outreach was reported by Axios and discussed by political analysts.
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Vice President Kamala Harris reached out to New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani.
She also contacted activists who support Palestinian issues.
Axios reported on this communication.
Political strategists Cassie Smedile and Hyma Moore provided analysis about the situation.
The information was featured in a report on CBS News.
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President Donald Trump’s financial disclosure for 2025 shows he earned over $2 billion from his businesses during his first year back as president. This amount is more than three times what he made the previous year, with most of the increase coming from the Trump family’s cryptocurrency activities.
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President Trump reported making over $2 billion in income in 2025.
This is more than triple his income from 2024.
The largest income increase came from the Trump family’s cryptocurrency ventures.
The report covers President Trump's first year back in the White House.
The information was discussed by Geoff Bennett and Eric Lipton from The New York Times.
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A U.S. federal judge blocked new rules proposed by the Postal Service that would restrict mail-in voting. The judge ruled in favor of the NAACP, saying the changes could violate a 2021 agreement requiring faster delivery of mail-in ballots.
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District Judge Emmet Sullivan ruled against Postal Service mail-in voting restrictions supported by President Donald Trump.
The NAACP challenged the Postal Service’s proposed rule, which would require states to provide lists of mail-in voters and change ballot envelope designs.
Ballots not matching the voter lists or that fail new envelope rules could be returned and not delivered.
The judge said the proposed rules likely break a 2021 settlement that demands fast handling of election mail.
The decision came just months before the November midterm elections.
President Trump has raised concerns about election fraud and issued an executive order on mail-in voting rules.
Courts have blocked parts of Trump’s efforts to limit mail-in voting.
Civil rights groups said the judge’s ruling protects voters who rely on mail-in ballots.
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Democratic socialists won another primary election in Colorado, where Melat Kiros defeated longtime Congresswoman Diana DeGette. This victory shows a shift within the Democratic Party toward more progressive candidates.
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Melat Kiros won the Democratic primary in Colorado’s first congressional district.
She defeated Diana DeGette, who held the seat for 30 years.
The win is part of a series of successes for democratic socialists in recent elections.
Democratic socialists are politicians who support progressive and left-leaning policies.
This result may influence the future direction of the Democratic Party.
The news was covered by CBS News, with analysis by Anthony Salvanto.
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Illinois Governor JB Pritzker said on CNN that President Donald Trump is "suffering from dementia." Pritzker made this statement after discussing some recent remarks made by President Trump about communism being a bigger threat than historic events like World War II and the attack on Pearl Harbor.
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Illinois Governor JB Pritzker spoke on CNN.
Pritzker said President Donald Trump is suffering from dementia.
The comment followed President Trump’s remarks comparing the threat of communism to past major events.
President Trump said communism is a bigger danger than World War I, World War II, and the attack on Pearl Harbor.
The discussion happened during an interview with CNN anchor Kaitlan Collins.
Governor Pritzker is a member of the Democratic Party.
The article focuses on political statements within U.S. politics and government.
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President Trump made his first trip on a new Air Force One plane donated by Qatar. Meanwhile, U.S. and Iran negotiators held indirect talks in Qatar, and the Trump administration announced it will not renew the US-Mexico-Canada trade agreement.
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President Trump flew for the first time on an Air Force One plane given by Qatar.
Negotiators from the U.S. and Iran met for indirect discussions in Qatar.
Two people wearing masks were arrested after climbing the Empire State Building’s antenna.
The Trump administration decided not to renew the US-Mexico-Canada Agreement, a trade deal between the three countries.
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The Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) will permanently close six federal prisons due to severe staff shortages and maintenance problems costing over $4 billion. These closures affect prisons in Texas, Kentucky, Virginia, and California, as part of a plan to address old facilities and workforce challenges despite recent increased funding.
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The BOP announced the closure of six federal prisons to handle extreme staffing shortages.
The maintenance backlog for federal prisons exceeds $4 billion.
Congress approved $5 billion in funding for the BOP, including $3 billion for staffing and training and $2 billion for infrastructure.
The closed prisons include facilities in Texas (three prisons), Kentucky, Virginia, and California.
Some employee positions will be moved to nearby prisons, while others will be cut.
Two minimum-security prison camps in West Virginia and Minnesota will change to low-security satellite facilities.
Satellite prison camps usually house low-risk inmates with fewer fences and dormitory-style housing.
The goal is to improve long-term operation and safety by focusing resources on better-equipped prisons.
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Senate Republican Senator Mitch McConnell was hospitalized in June after being found unconscious at his home, but his office has not shared many details about the incident. He is recovering and staying involved in Senate work but has missed votes since June 11.
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McConnell was found unconscious at his Washington, D.C., home on June 14, with emergency responders performing CPR.
His office confirmed the hospitalization but did not provide specifics about his medical condition.
McConnell continues to work with staff on Senate and Kentucky matters during his recovery.
He has missed Senate votes since June 11, including on important issues like War Powers and immigration.
McConnell announced in 2025 that he will not run for reelection, with his current term ending in January 2027.
The senator has had previous health problems, including falls, a concussion in 2023, and an eight-day hospital stay in February 2026.
Despite health issues, McConnell remained active in major Senate debates before his recent absences.
His absence has affected Senate activities, delaying some committee work.
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Federal investigators are examining some social adult daycare centers in New York that receive Medicaid funds. These centers may be involved in fraud, according to a CBS News report.
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Many social adult daycare centers funded by Medicaid are located in one New York City neighborhood.
Federal authorities are investigating possible fraud at some of these centers in New York state.
Medicaid is a government program that helps pay for health and care services for eligible people.
The investigation follows a data analysis by CBS News.
Social adult daycare centers provide care and activities for adults who need assistance during the day.
The federal inquiry aims to ensure public money is used properly.
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A strong heat wave is expected to bring very high temperatures to many parts of the United States, especially on the East Coast and in the Midwest. By Friday, over 175 million people will experience dangerous heat conditions, with some cities reaching record temperature levels.
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A heat wave will affect much of the U.S., focusing on the East Coast and Midwest.
Hundreds of cities might break their highest temperature records by Friday.
More than 175 million Americans will face major or extreme heat risks.
The National Weather Service provided this heat risk information.
Meteorologists, including Jeff Berardelli from Tampa Bay, are monitoring the situation.
The heat wave poses health risks due to very high temperatures.
The timing of the heat wave’s peak is expected on Friday.
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In Colorado, a group of left-leaning Democratic candidates won important races, defeating longtime Rep. Diana DeGette and Senator Michael Bennet’s campaign for governor. This outcome is leading Democrats to think about the future path of their party.
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Several progressive Democrats won elections in Colorado on Tuesday.
Rep. Diana DeGette, a long-serving Colorado representative, lost her seat.
Senator Michael Bennet’s bid to become governor of Colorado was unsuccessful.
These results reflect a stronger influence of left-wing candidates within the Democratic Party.
Party members are discussing what direction the Democratic Party should take after these wins.
The election included challenges from centrist Democrats and opposition linked to President Trump.
The victories suggest a shift toward more progressive policies in Colorado’s Democratic politics.
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President Donald Trump earned at least $2.2 billion in his first year back in office, largely from cryptocurrency ventures. This amount is much higher than any previous president’s earnings and shows a mix of official power and private business activity.
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President Trump made $2.2 billion in 2025 after returning to office.
He earned $1.4 billion from the cryptocurrency industry alone.
$635 million came from royalties related to the $TRUMP meme coin.
More than $500 million came from World Liberty Financial, a crypto firm linked to his sons and a close adviser.
His 2025 income is nearly four times the $622 million he reported in 2024.
Past presidents like Harry Truman and George W. Bush had little or no profit while in office, following norms to avoid conflicts of interest.
Historians say Trump’s earnings and family business dealings while in office are without precedent.
The White House denies any conflicts of interest or improper profit from the presidency.
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Progressive candidates won important primary elections in Colorado by beating established Democratic leaders. This reflects a growing trend of progressive wins across the country as the midterm elections approach.
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Progressive challengers defeated established Democratic figures in Colorado primaries.
These wins are seen as part of a wider trend in various races nationwide.
The results may indicate shifting voter preferences within the Democratic Party.
The midterm elections are upcoming and these primary results could influence them.
Mo Elleithee, former Democratic National Committee communications director, discussed these trends.
Elleithee now leads the Georgetown Institute of Politics and Public Service.
The discussion focuses on the state of the Democratic Party before the midterms.
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President Donald Trump said he is not involved in managing his personal finances. This statement came after disclosure forms showed he earned more than one billion dollars from cryptocurrency activities last year.
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President Trump said he does not handle his own personal finances.
Government disclosure forms revealed his cryptocurrency ventures made over one billion dollars last year.
The information about his crypto earnings was made public on Tuesday.
CBS News reported on these disclosures and President Trump’s response.
The report was covered by CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang.
Cryptocurrency means digital money that uses special technology to secure transactions.
The disclosures are part of official financial reports required for public officials.
President Trump’s statement came on Wednesday, one day after the disclosures were released.
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A federal judge has ordered the Pentagon to temporarily stop requiring journalists to have an official escort when reporting. The judge said this rule breaks the First Amendment, which protects free speech and press rights. The ruling came as The New York Times continues its lawsuit against the Defense Department’s restrictions on media access.
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A judge in Washington, D.C., ruled against the Pentagon’s escort policy for journalists.
The policy required reporters to be accompanied by an official when covering the Pentagon.
The judge said this policy violates the First Amendment.
The New York Times filed the lawsuit challenging this rule.
The ruling is preliminary, meaning it may change after more legal proceedings.
The lawsuit is part of ongoing conflicts between the Trump administration and the media.
The escort rule applies to all journalists, though the ruling specifically mentioned The New York Times.
This is the second lawsuit the Times filed against the Defense Department in five months.
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Some graduates in the U.S. have needed to use food banks after finishing university because they faced money problems. Rising living costs and financial challenges have made it hard for them to afford food and other essentials.
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Recent university graduates reported having to rely on food banks.
Financial difficulties persist after completing higher education.
The cost of living has increased, affecting young adults.
Food banks provide free food to people who cannot afford it.
Graduates struggle to cover basic needs like food and housing.
The situation highlights economic challenges for young people starting adult life.
Support systems like food banks are becoming more important for this group.
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