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A man named James Desborough is on trial for killing two men, Claudio Aquilino and Daniel Coleman, near his cabin in Cornwall. Police found dismembered and burned body parts in the woods, and evidence shows Desborough tried to hide the crimes and use the victims’ money.
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James Desborough, 40, is accused of murdering two men, Claudio Aquilino (57) and Daniel Coleman (43).
The bodies were dismembered and burned or buried near Desborough’s cabin in Cornish woodland.
Police found 1,900 burned bone pieces of Aquilino and parts of Coleman’s body in shallow graves.
Desborough tried to make it look like the victims had traveled away to hide the murders.
He used one victim’s bank card and faked notes about their whereabouts.
A note in Desborough’s handwriting said he was “a killer” ready to act against predators.
He was a fan of the TV show Dexter, which features dismemberment scenes.
Desborough knew the victims from a residence for homeless and addicted people in Newquay.
He denies murder but admitted to preventing lawful burial of the victims.
The killing tools may have included an axe or cleaver, and the dismemberment was done carefully.
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When a person dies, their debts usually get paid from their estate, which includes their money and property. However, in some cases, family members like spouses or co-signers may still have to pay certain debts, especially if they shared or guaranteed the debt.
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Debts usually do not transfer automatically to family members after death.
The deceased person's estate pays off most debts first.
If someone shared a debt with the deceased, like a joint loan or credit card, they remain responsible.
Co-signers on loans must pay if the main borrower dies and the estate cannot cover the debt.
In some states, spouses may have to pay debts incurred during marriage, even if only one name was on the debt.
Certain debts tied to shared property, like a mortgage on a house, may make the surviving spouse responsible.
Medical bills typically get paid from the estate, but some states may hold spouses responsible.
State laws vary, so it’s important for surviving family members to seek legal advice about debt responsibility.
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Bill Gates testified before a House committee about his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein. Gates said Epstein tried to use knowledge of Gates’ extramarital affairs to influence him, but Gates denied being blackmailed. He described their connection as a serious mistake and said Epstein’s efforts to pressure him failed.
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Gates met Epstein first in 2011, after Epstein had pleaded guilty to crimes in Florida.
Their last contact was in 2015, before Epstein’s federal arrest and death.
Gates was aware of Epstein’s past crimes but denied knowing about any ongoing illegal activity.
Epstein seemed to know about Gates’ affairs with two women and asked for some money related to one of them.
Gates said he never paid Epstein and their talks mainly involved philanthropic giving plans that went nowhere.
Gates met Epstein about a dozen times, including visits to Epstein’s homes and a plane flight.
Gates apologized for his relationship with Epstein and hopes his testimony helps victims get justice.
Several other wealthy individuals connected to Epstein have also testified or are expected to testify.
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The Trump administration reached a $450 million settlement with the chemical company Chemours over illegal releases of harmful PFAS chemicals in three states. Chemours will pay penalties and spend money to reduce pollution and provide clean water near its sites in West Virginia, North Carolina, and New Jersey.
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Chemours agreed to pay $22.5 million in fines and spend $90 million over 15 years to reduce PFAS pollution.
The company will also spend about $60 million to install pollution controls at a West Virginia plant.
Chemours will invest roughly $280 million to supply clean drinking water near its West Virginia and New Jersey facilities.
The settlement is the first federal resolution against a PFAS manufacturer for enforcement claims.
The agreement allows Chemours to keep producing PFAS chemicals for commercial and military uses under new pollution controls.
Chemours was found to have discharged PFAS into the Ohio, Cape Fear, and Delaware Rivers against Clean Water Act permits.
The settlement aims to protect public health by reducing current and preventing future PFAS contamination.
The EPA plans to propose softening some Biden administration restrictions on PFAS in drinking water.
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Democratic socialists won multiple primary races for the New York state legislature, including two state Senate seats and four state Assembly seats. New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani helped these candidates by endorsing them during the elections.
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Democratic socialists won in six New York state legislature primary races.
Wins included two state Senate seats and four state Assembly seats.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani endorsed several of these candidates.
The elections took place on a Tuesday during the primary season.
These victories happened despite large campaign spending by other groups.
The results show growing influence of democratic socialist candidates in New York politics.
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In this election cycle, eight current members of Congress have lost their primary races. Among them, Republican Senators Bill Cassidy and John Cornyn were defeated by candidates supported by President Donald Trump.
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Eight sitting members of Congress have lost their primaries so far this year.
Republican Senators Bill Cassidy from Louisiana and John Cornyn from Texas lost their primary elections.
Both Cassidy and Cornyn were defeated by challengers endorsed by President Trump.
President Trump also supported Ed Gallrein in Kentucky’s 4th Congressional District.
These primary losses affected both political parties, though the example focuses on Republicans.
The term "primary" refers to elections within political parties to choose candidates for the general election.
President Trump actively supported candidates as part of what the article calls a "revenge tour."
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A major review found that over 500 mothers and babies were harmed or died due to failures at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust's maternity department. The review, led by Donna Ockenden, revealed long-standing problems that hospital leaders ignored, including poor care, staffing shortages, and a harmful culture.
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More than 500 mothers and babies suffered avoidable harm or died due to failures at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust.
The review was the largest maternity inquiry in NHS history and started in 2022.
At least 260 babies' outcomes might have been different with better care; 155 babies died and 105 had serious injuries.
Problems dated back to at least 2010, including staff shortages and lack of training.
Hospital leaders knew about serious issues but failed to act on them.
Staff sometimes treated women cruelly and did not always ask for their consent during labor.
The government plans to enforce stronger rules requiring NHS staff to cooperate with maternity reviews or face penalties.
Around 2,500 families and over 800 staff contributed to the inquiry, but some senior leaders refused to take part.
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Labour MPs criticised Conservative minister Kemi Badenoch for using harsh language during Prime Minister’s Questions. Badenoch called Labour’s education secretary “spiteful” and accused her of hurting Labour leader Keir Starmer. The Speaker of the House asked MPs to use more respectful language.
Key Facts
Kemi Badenoch called Labour’s education secretary, Bridget Phillipson, a “spiteful class warrior” during Prime Minister’s Questions.
Labour’s Bridget Phillipson has a personal story of rising from poverty to success.
Speaker Lindsay Hoyle warned MPs to use respectful language in the House of Commons.
Badenoch accused Labour MPs of “cheering with 400 knives stuck in Starmer’s back,” referring to internal party betrayals.
A heated argument occurred between Badenoch and Phillipson after the session.
Labour whips planned to report Badenoch’s comments to the Speaker.
Conservative sources denied bad behaviour and blamed Labour for provoking the conflict.
Badenoch refused to apologise and defended her comments on social media.
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Civil rights leader Rev. Al Sharpton said that political commentator Tucker Carlson is avoiding trouble by criticizing the Republican Party. Sharpton suggested Carlson does not fully believe the party or President Trump can achieve the goals Carlson supports.
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Rev. Al Sharpton commented on Tucker Carlson’s recent criticism of the Republican Party.
Sharpton believes Carlson is trying to avoid political problems through his comments.
Carlson’s denouncement shows he may doubt the Republican Party’s future actions.
Sharpton mentioned President Donald Trump in relation to Carlson’s views.
The discussion focuses on political strategy and beliefs within the Republican Party.
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A firm connected to President Donald Trump called Mo Strategies is working to get pardons for certain people. This was found in a CBS News investigation.
Key Facts
Mo Strategies is linked to President Donald Trump.
The firm is trying to help people receive pardons.
A pardon means the government forgives a person for a crime.
CBS News conducted the investigation revealing this activity.
Gabe Kaminsky from CBS News reported on the story.
The report was shared through CBS News platforms.
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President Donald Trump announced on social media that he will not sign a bipartisan bill aimed at increasing home construction. He said he will wait until Congress passes another law called the SAVE Act before approving the housing bill.
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President Trump shared his decision on social media.
The bill he delayed signing was designed to increase home building.
The bill had support from both political parties.
President Trump planned to sign the bill on Wednesday but changed his mind.
He wants Congress to first pass the SAVE Act before signing the housing bill.
The SAVE Act is a separate law being considered by Congress.
The exact reasons for linking the two bills were not detailed in the announcement.
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President Donald Trump canceled a planned signing of a bipartisan affordable housing bill to push Republicans to pass a voter ID law called the SAVE America Act. The housing bill has strong support in Congress, but Trump wants the voting restrictions passed first.
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President Trump canceled the signing of an affordable housing law to demand passage of a voter ID bill.
The voter ID bill, named the SAVE America Act, would require proof of citizenship and photo ID to vote in federal elections.
The affordable housing bill passed the House 358-32 and the Senate 85-5 with bipartisan support.
The housing bill aims to speed up home construction reviews and limit how many single-family homes big investors can own.
There is a shortage of affordable homes in the US, made worse by high mortgage rates and rising prices.
Many Americans now prefer to buy homes rather than rent or live with family.
Senate Republicans have recently opposed President Trump on several issues, including intelligence appointments and military action against Iran.
The midterm elections in November could change which party controls Congress.
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Three candidates supported by New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani won Democratic primary elections for the U.S. House of Representatives on Tuesday. This result shows Mayor Mamdani’s growing influence within the Democratic Party.
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The elections were Democratic primary contests for U.S. House seats in New York.
Three candidates backed by Mayor Zohran Mamdani won their primary races.
These wins highlight Mayor Mamdani’s rising role in the Democratic Party.
The primary victories happened on Tuesday, June 24, 2026.
The U.S. House of Representatives elections will decide part of the national legislature.
Mayor Mamdani is based in New York City.
Media projections reported the winners shortly after the voting ended.
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Frank Carone, the former chief of staff to New York City Mayor Eric Adams, was arrested in a federal bribery investigation. At the same time, the FBI and New York Police Department are looking into former NYPD officials for possible bribery.
Key Facts
Frank Carone worked as chief of staff for Mayor Eric Adams.
Carone was arrested during a federal bribery probe.
The FBI and NYPD are jointly investigating bribery cases involving former NYPD officials.
The investigation is ongoing and involves multiple subjects.
The news was reported by CBS News and confirmed by sources close to the case.
This case is part of broader efforts to address corruption within city officials and law enforcement.
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The CDC has stopped its response to a hantavirus outbreak that occurred on a cruise ship in the North Atlantic. This decision came after the 42-day quarantine for the Americans exposed to the virus ended.
Key Facts
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) led the hantavirus response.
The outbreak happened on a cruise ship in the North Atlantic.
Americans exposed to the hantavirus were evacuated and quarantined.
The quarantine period lasted 42 days.
The CDC ended its hantavirus response after the quarantine finished.
The response lasted more than a month.
No information was given about new cases after the quarantine.
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The Supreme Court is about to finish its term but has not yet announced decisions on several important cases. Legal reporters from The Hill will discuss what clues from the court suggest about the outcomes and explain the major cases still pending.
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The Supreme Court’s term is ending soon.
Many key decisions have not been released yet.
Legal reporters Zach Schonfeld and Sophie Brams will talk about the court’s signals.
They will explain the big cases that are still undecided.
The discussion is available as a live event.
The focus is on understanding what the court’s actions might mean.
The article offers insight into the final stage of the court’s current work.
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Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said that relying on cheaper foreign goods and global trade agreements has made the U.S. dependent and less secure. He outlined President Trump's plan to focus more on domestic production, supply chain safety, and fair trade with other countries.
Key Facts
Bessent gave a speech in New York about U.S. economic policy under President Trump’s second term.
He said the old idea that cheaper imports and economic integration would make America richer and safer did not work.
America became too dependent on other countries for key goods and materials.
The new strategy focuses on making more products inside the U.S. and protecting supply chains from disruptions.
Bessent warned against relying too much on single foreign sources that could cause problems during crises.
This approach includes applying tariffs and enforcing trade rules to ensure fairness in international partnerships.
The ideas reflect similar concerns from President Biden’s administration, showing both parties want less risky global trade.
Bessent also expressed confidence in Federal Reserve chairman Kevin Warsh and supported ending “forward guidance,” a policy communication tool.
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President Donald Trump canceled the event to sign a bipartisan housing bill. He said he will wait to sign it until the SAVE America Act is passed first.
Key Facts
President Trump planned to sign a bipartisan housing bill.
He canceled the signing event.
The cancellation is because he wants the SAVE America Act to pass first.
The housing bill had support from both political parties.
The SAVE America Act is a separate piece of legislation important to President Trump.
CBS News reporter Aaron Navarro reported on the story.
The news was available via CBS News and their app.
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Cait Conley won the Democratic primary for New York's 17th Congressional District and will run against Republican incumbent Mike Lawler in the November midterm elections. This district is highly competitive and important for deciding control of the U.S. House of Representatives.
Key Facts
Cait Conley won about 49.5% of the vote in the Democratic primary.
She defeated other Democrats including Beth Davidson and Effie Phillips-Staley.
Mike Lawler, the Republican incumbent, currently holds the seat in NY-17, a district President Kamala Harris won in 2024.
NY-17 is seen as a key battleground district crucial for which party controls the House.
Conley has a national security background and military experience, having served 16 years in the Army with six combat deployments.
Lawler’s campaign criticized Conley’s positions on taxes, law enforcement, and immigration.
Polling is limited but suggests a slight Democratic advantage in the district.
Political analysts say winning this seat is important for Democrats due to redistricting favoring Republicans elsewhere.
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Marjorie Taylor Greene, a former U.S. congresswoman and supporter of President Trump, has announced she no longer supports the Republican Party. She aligns with Tucker Carlson, a former Fox News host, who also recently rejected the GOP, saying he is unhappy with the party’s direction but will not support the Democratic Party either.
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Marjorie Taylor Greene announced she is done supporting the Republican Party.
Tucker Carlson said he will not support the Republican Party anymore after being a longtime defender.
Both Greene and Carlson say they are not switching to the Democratic Party.
They criticize the party for betraying voters and abandoning "America first" principles.
Both are vocal critics of President Trump’s second term, especially on issues like the Iran conflict and inflation.
Greene's break with Trump grew after she criticized the handling of Jeffrey Epstein files.
Trump publicly called Greene "Marjorie 'Traitor' Greene" as their relationship worsened.
Greene stepped down from Congress and received death threats after Trump attacked her publicly.
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