Judge Ronald Gould is a federal judge on the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals who continues to work full-time despite living with progressive multiple sclerosis (MS), a disease that affects his nervous system. He receives help from caregivers and law clerks to perform his duties remotely and has inspired others, including lawyers with disabilities.
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Judge Ronald Gould serves on the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals in Seattle.
He was diagnosed with progressive multiple sclerosis, which has gradually limited his physical abilities.
Gould was nominated by President Bill Clinton and confirmed by the Senate in 1999.
Despite his condition, he continues to maintain a full caseload through remote work.
Gould has mentored law clerks, including Karla Gilbride, a blind lawyer who argued successfully before the Supreme Court.
Gilbride was General Counsel at the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission until she was fired by President Donald Trump in 2023.
Gould uses humor and determination to manage his illness and responsibilities every day.
Law clerks assist him with work, enabling him to remain active on the court despite his disabilities.
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Judge Ronald Gould serves on the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals in Seattle and manages a full workload despite having progressive multiple sclerosis (MS). He spoke with CBS News about how he copes with the condition using determination and humor, and the interview also featured one of his former law clerks, Karla Gilbride, who is blind.
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Ronald Gould is a federal judge on the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals in Seattle.
The Ninth Circuit is one level below the U.S. Supreme Court.
Judge Gould is 79 years old.
He lives with progressive multiple sclerosis, a disease that worsens over time.
Despite MS, he keeps a full caseload of cases.
He credits perseverance and humor for managing his condition while working.
CBS News interviewed him with chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook.
The interview also included Karla Gilbride, a former law clerk of Judge Gould who has been blind since birth.
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Senator John Fetterman criticized Senator Bernie Sanders for endorsing two candidates running for U.S. Senate in Maine and Michigan. Sanders recently joined a rally with Abdul El-Sayed and Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez in Detroit to support El-Sayed's campaign.
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Senator John Fetterman represents Pennsylvania and is a Democrat.
Fetterman has disagreed with his party more often in recent years.
Bernie Sanders, a Senator from Vermont, endorsed Graham Platner (Maine) and Abdul El-Sayed (Michigan) for the U.S. Senate.
Sanders joined a rally with El-Sayed and Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez to support El-Sayed’s Senate run.
The rally took place in Detroit.
Fetterman publicly criticized Sanders for these endorsements.
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Troy Jackson is leading the race to become the Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate in Maine after the original nominee, Graham Platner, dropped out due to a sexual assault allegation. Jackson is now positioned to challenge Republican Senator Susan Collins in the November election.
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Graham Platner, the original Democratic nominee, suspended his campaign last week after a sexual assault allegation.
Platner had won the June 9 primary despite past controversies about his behavior and comments.
Troy Jackson, a former Maine Senate President, is now the frontrunner for the Democratic nomination.
Jackson won most of the county caucus delegates who will officially select the nominee in a July 25 convention.
Recent polls show Jackson leading Collins by about 5 percentage points, while Collins previously led Platner.
Betting markets have shifted in favor of Jackson since Platner’s departure.
Jackson and Platner share similar political views focused on supporting working people and challenging corporate interests.
Maine voters tend to favor candidates seen as independent and pragmatic.
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Many Americans are unhappy with how the U.S. Congress works today. Political experts say the institution is struggling with a lack of cooperation between parties, causing delays and fewer laws being passed. Some people also worry Congress is giving up its constitutional powers to the executive branch under President Trump’s leadership.
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About 9 in 10 Americans say they are unhappy with Congress.
Congress passes fewer bills now than in many past sessions.
The current Congress, controlled by Republicans, passed a $4.5 trillion tax cut bill and a bipartisan housing bill.
There was a partial government shutdown this session over homeland security funding.
Political parties blame each other for Congress’s problems.
President Trump sometimes acts without Congress or pressures them to support his goals.
Key Senate Republicans have faced health problems or death recently, adding to uncertainty.
Experts say Congress is weaker now and losing power that should belong to it under the Constitution.
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The U.S. Congress was given many powers by the Constitution, but in recent years, it has lost much of its control to the president. Congress faces challenges like political fighting, election district manipulation, and pressure from President Donald Trump, which have made it hard to solve important problems.
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Congress's powers come from Article I of the Constitution.
Lawmakers have given up some of their authority to the president over time.
Both political parties blame each other for Congress's problems.
Issues like partisanship (strong loyalty to parties) make it hard for Congress to work.
Gerrymandering, drawing election districts to favor one party, affects Congress’s effectiveness.
President Donald Trump has pressured Congress to support his goals.
Observers are unsure if Congress can overcome these problems soon.
The current gridlock leaves many American problems unaddressed.
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President Donald Trump asked Congress to include Iran in a sanctions bill originally meant for Russia. This bill is a bipartisan effort and was created to honor the late Senator Lindsey Graham.
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President Trump made the request on Sunday.
The sanctions bill is aimed at Russia but could now include Iran.
The bill was originally introduced in April 2025.
The bill honors Senator Lindsey Graham from South Carolina, who has passed away.
The bill had been delayed in Congress before recent progress.
President Trump is trying to negotiate with Russian President Vladimir Putin during this time.
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Nolan Xavier Wells, an 18-year-old college student from Mississippi, died after a trip to Horn Island with friends on July 4. His family is seeking answers about what happened, as local officials continue to investigate the unclear circumstances around his death.
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Nolan Wells went to Horn Island, a remote area with no services, on July 4 with a large group of about 300 young adults.
Wells’s phone and keys were returned, but he did not come back with the group and was reported missing.
His body was found on Horn Island two days later, on July 6, after a national search effort.
The cause of Wells’s death has not been determined, and the investigation is ongoing.
Wells’s family and their attorney, Ben Crump, have raised concerns about possible racial motives and claim the investigation may have been handled differently if roles were reversed.
Social media has spread misinformation about the case, increasing confusion.
Local officials said no foul play was suspected before the autopsy was completed, a statement the family considers premature.
Wells’s family says he was taught to stay with his group and doubts he would have chosen to separate from friends willingly.
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The article argues that when President Trump and his political supporters lose power, the government should hold ICE agents and leaders responsible for wrongful deaths and abuses. It highlights recent cases where ICE agents killed people while allegedly targeting others, calling for ICE to be abolished and for accountability for those involved.
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ICE agents recently killed Lorenzo Salgado Araujo in Houston; he was not the intended target.
Salgado was a 52-year-old immigrant who had lived in Texas for 35 years and supported his family and co-workers.
ICE also killed Joan Sebastián Durán Guerrero in Maine, who had work permits and supported his family.
Witnesses say Durán was shot while his young daughter watched, and ICE claimed they were targeting someone else.
ICE often gives false accounts to justify shootings, as with a previous killing of Renee Good.
The article calls for ending immunity for ICE agents and leaders, investigating and prosecuting them, and abolishing ICE.
It warns against attempts to simply reform ICE, stating such efforts betray democratic values.
The article compares the call for accountability to past moments in U.S. history after major conflicts or scandals.
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Attorney Karla Gilbride, who has been blind since birth and once led the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission’s legal work, spoke about the challenges people with disabilities face. She discussed what people without disabilities should understand about living with disabilities.
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Karla Gilbride is an attorney who has been blind since birth.
She previously worked as the general counsel for the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.
Gilbride spoke with Dr. Jon LaPook, CBS News chief medical correspondent.
The conversation focused on challenges people with disabilities face daily.
Gilbride explained what people without disabilities should keep in mind when interacting with disabled individuals.
The interview is available as a web exclusive on CBS News.
The discussion aims to raise awareness and understanding of disability issues.
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The article argues that the main challenge for the Democratic Party is crime rather than economic issues. It suggests that focusing on economic concerns misses the real problem affecting left-wing politics today.
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The Democratic Party is engaged in an internal debate about its weaknesses.
The article states that crime is a bigger issue for Democrats than the economy.
Left-wing governments in various countries face similar problems related to crime.
The article implies that crime is the main factor hurting these governments.
It suggests that focusing on economics alone overlooks the larger problem.
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The CBS News program "Sunday Morning" on July 19 covered several topics, including challenges facing Congress, an interview with singer Shania Twain, a special type of grass used for the World Cup, a segment called "Stuart Fails to Save the Universe," a federal judge sharing their experience with progressive multiple sclerosis, steel artist Carol Bove, and actor Ted Danson discussing aging in creative ways.
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The program aired on July 19 and was hosted by Lee Cowan.
It discussed current issues in the U.S. Congress.
Singer Shania Twain was featured in an interview.
A special kind of grass is being used for the World Cup event.
A segment titled "Stuart Fails to Save the Universe" was included.
A federal judge spoke about living with progressive multiple sclerosis, a disease that affects the nervous system.
Steel artist Carol Bove was featured.
Actor Ted Danson talked about creativity during aging.
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Republicans expect a difficult midterm election and plan to focus on making voters dislike Democrats more than them. President Donald Trump’s approach centers on past election issues and concerns about China, but GOP pollsters say voters want better economic messages, especially about tax cuts.
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Republicans see the midterm outlook as tough but hope to win by increasing voter dislike of Democrats.
President Trump gave a prime-time speech about China’s alleged past influence on U.S. voters.
GOP pollsters say focusing on 2020 election issues is not a winning strategy for the midterms.
Economic concerns like tax cuts and inflation resonate more with voters than election controversies.
Current polls suggest Democrats may gain a House majority despite low favorability for both parties.
Trump’s net approval rating is negative, with some polls showing a -19% approval among registered voters.
Republicans plan to depict Democrats as too radical by highlighting progressive unrest within the party.
Some voters are currently more turned off by MAGA candidates than by democratic socialist candidates.
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An 82-year-old woman named Anita Le Brun helped change a Minnesota state law so that nursing homes and assisted living centers can serve alcohol at special events without needing a license. The new rule allows these facilities to offer drinks like wine during occasions like Happy Hours after notifying the state, making social gatherings easier for residents.
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Anita Le Brun, 82, lives in an assisted living home in Minnesota.
Previously, her care facility was not allowed to serve alcohol without a costly license.
After testifying twice to state lawmakers, a new law was passed allowing alcohol at special events in senior homes.
The law took effect in June 2025 and requires prior notice to the state.
Governor Tim Walz signed the bill, calling it a way to reduce red tape and improve residents’ quality of life.
Residents were already allowed to drink alcohol in their rooms or bring their own to events, with a limit of two drinks at social gatherings for safety.
The change was motivated by the idea that seniors should enjoy the same freedoms at home as anyone else.
Other care providers in Minnesota plan to follow the example set by Anita and her facility.
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A Cyclospora parasite outbreak linked to contaminated iceberg lettuce has caused illnesses in five U.S. states. Major retailers and restaurants, including Walmart and Taco Bell, have removed affected lettuce products as officials investigate the source.
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Over 1,644 people have become ill and 94 were hospitalized across Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio, and West Virginia.
The illness is caused by Cyclospora cayetanensis, a parasite that leads to digestive symptoms like watery diarrhea and fatigue.
Taylor Farms recalled all iceberg lettuce sourced from central Mexico, distributed from June 29 to July 16, impacting 27 states.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) are investigating the outbreak source.
Walmart removed four bagged iceberg lettuce products from 15 states as a precaution, with no confirmed illnesses linked to its stores.
Sysco, a large food-service distributor, stopped distributing the recalled iceberg lettuce and advised customers to discard it.
Symptoms of cyclosporiasis usually start about a week after exposure and can last for weeks without treatment.
The FDA traceback points to one independent farm in central Mexico as the possible contamination source.
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Nigel Farage, leader of Reform UK, admitted that his friend George Cottrell, convicted of fraud, let him use a London home and paid for social media videos before Farage was elected in July 2024. Farage said the financial support was unrelated to politics and did not need to be declared but faces investigation over donations linked to Cottrell’s family and other supporters.
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George Cottrell, a fraud offender, helped Nigel Farage with filming and housing before July 2024.
Farage said he received no financial help from Cottrell after becoming an MP.
Farage received a £5 million gift from businessman Christopher Harborne, which he claims did not require declaration.
Reform UK is being investigated over a £500,000 donation from Fiona Cottrell, George’s mother, to the party.
Farage called a byelection in his Clacton seat amid these ongoing investigations.
Donations linked to Cottrell’s family were routed through complicated financial channels, including a UK bank and a money exchange platform.
The parliamentary standards commissioner is looking into whether Farage should have declared these donations.
Farage denied wrongdoing and said the investigations were coordinated attacks against his party.
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President Donald Trump expressed sadness over the deaths of U.S. service members in Jordan. He said these troops were serving the country and emphasized their commitment to preventing Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons.
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U.S. service members died in Jordan.
President Trump called this situation very sad.
He said the service members were serving the United States.
Trump highlighted the troops’ determination to stop Iran from getting nuclear weapons.
The statement was made on a Saturday.
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Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, a 52-year-old man, was shot and killed by ICE agents in Houston’s Magnolia Park neighborhood on July 7. The community has responded with growing vigils, protests, and a shared effort to support each other amid fears and anger over the incident.
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Lorenzo Salgado Araujo was killed by federal immigration agents while driving to work with three others.
ICE agents mistakenly targeted Salgado Araujo; he was not the person they were seeking.
The shooting took place in Magnolia Park, a historic Latino neighborhood in Houston.
The community began nightly vigils with flowers, candles, flags, and photos to honor Salgado Araujo.
Magnolia Park has a deep history as a settlement for Mexican families since the early 1900s.
Recently, the neighborhood is changing with old homes sold to developers and rising rents.
Residents feel fear and anger due to the shooting and its impact on community safety.
Neighbors are uniting by sharing contact information, watching each other’s homes, and attending city hall to push for justice.
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Florida’s Palm Beach International Airport is being renamed after President Donald Trump, but the full makeover has been delayed due to money issues. The state has only provided about half of the funds needed, and the local county is unwilling to pay the rest, causing uncertainty about when the rebranding will be finished.
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The airport near Trump’s Mar-a-Lago resort was renamed to President Donald J Trump International Airport.
Highway signs with the new name were quickly installed, but many inside signs still show the old name, Palm Beach International (PBI).
The airport code will officially change to DJT on August 18.
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed a law requiring the name change, and the county commission approved a deal with the Trump Organization by a narrow vote.
The state budget includes $2.75 million for the name change, but the estimated total cost is $5.5 million.
Palm Beach County refuses to cover the funding gap, saying taxpayers should not pay for the change.
County officials plan to make some basic updates but say full rebranding will wait for more money.
Some officials worry that money meant for airport safety and improvements might be used for rebranding instead.
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A family in California runs a cattle ranch and named all four of their daughters Mary, each with a different middle name. The daughters use nicknames daily, and the family sees the shared first name as a meaningful tradition connected to their values and lifestyle.
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Mary and Brian Heffernan raise cattle and run a ranch in Fort Jones, California.
They have four daughters aged 13 to 18, all named Mary with unique middle names: MaryFrances, MaryMarjorie, MaryJane, and MaryTeresa.
The ranch handles everything from raising animals to butchering and shipping meat directly to customers.
The family also operates a restaurant, makes whiskey and wine, and produces skincare products from tallow.
The daughters are called by nicknames — Francie, Maisie, JJ, and Tessa — not by Mary in daily life.
The name Mary was chosen to honor family tradition, especially from Brian’s side.
Mary hopes the naming tradition might continue with future generations but leaves the choice to her daughters.
The family values involving their children in meaningful work and fostering independence.
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