An outbreak of E. coli and salmonella has sickened at least 55 people in 15 U.S. states. The illness is linked to alfalfa sprouts from Everything Sprouts, a company based in Minnesota, which has voluntarily recalled some of its products.
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The alfalfa sprouts were sold under the Everything Sprouts and Calco brands.
The sprouts were distributed to restaurants and grocery stores mainly in Minnesota and Wisconsin.
The recall includes sprouts supplied from May 27 onward in 5-ounce plastic containers.
At least 46 people were infected with E. coli, seven with salmonella, and two with both.
Four people have been hospitalized due to the outbreak.
Symptoms of E. coli include severe stomach cramps and bloody diarrhea; salmonella symptoms include diarrhea, fever, and stomach cramps.
Other states with cases include Florida, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, New Hampshire, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, and Washington.
The outbreak was first noticed between May 31 and August 8.
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President Donald Trump supported Senator Darline Graham after she had difficulty answering a national security question during a GOP Senate primary debate in South Carolina. President Trump expressed his approval of her honesty as he prepared to attend a rally with her in Myrtle Beach.
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Senator Darline Graham is running in the GOP Senate primary in South Carolina.
During a recent debate, Graham struggled to answer a question about national security.
President Donald Trump publicly defended her response.
He said that Graham was being honest when she answered the question.
President Trump planned to attend a rally in Myrtle Beach with Graham shortly after the debate.
The rally was scheduled for Friday evening.
This support shows Trump's involvement in South Carolina Republican primaries.
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The Supreme Court allowed construction of President Donald Trump’s White House ballroom to continue temporarily while it reviews an appeal from his administration. Meanwhile, President Trump’s IndyCar race event is scheduled to take place in Washington, D.C., this weekend.
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The Supreme Court gave temporary permission for construction on President Trump’s White House ballroom.
This permission is while the court considers an appeal by President Trump’s administration.
The White House ballroom project had faced legal challenges before this ruling.
President Trump is also hosting an IndyCar race event in Washington, D.C. this weekend.
The IndyCar race will bring a major sports event to the nation’s capital.
Liz Landers is the White House correspondent reporting on these developments.
The ballroom construction and the race are separate activities currently in the spotlight.
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Vice President JD Vance held a rally in his hometown of Middletown, Ohio, to encourage Republican voters before the November midterm elections. Speaking at a local steel plant, he highlighted government-supported investments and credited President Donald Trump’s policies for economic growth in the manufacturing sector.
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JD Vance returned to Middletown, Ohio, for his first event as U.S. vice president.
He spoke at a steel plant where his grandfather once worked, symbolizing the manufacturing industry.
Vance mentioned a $1 billion investment by steelmaker Cleveland-Cliffs, backed by $500 million in government funds.
He said this investment reflects commitment to rebuilding U.S. manufacturing and the economy.
Vance credited economic progress to President Trump’s policies over the past 18 months.
The rally is part of Republican efforts to secure control of Congress in the November midterms.
Polls show voters are concerned about the economy, with recent shifts favoring Democrats slightly on economic issues.
Vance supported efforts to improve homeownership affordability and criticized Democrat Sherrod Brown at the event.
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Congressional lawyers are receiving many bills drafted using artificial intelligence (AI). However, these AI-generated bills often contain many mistakes related to federal laws and rules.
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Lawmakers and lobbyists are starting to use AI to help write bills.
The bills created by AI have many errors, especially with legal details.
Federal laws and regulations are complex and hard for AI to handle correctly.
Congressional lawyers must carefully review and fix these AI-generated bills.
The problem shows current AI tools are not yet reliable for detailed legal drafting.
Politico reporter Owen Dahlkamp has written about this issue.
CBS News covered this topic and interviewed the reporter.
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President Donald Trump will visit Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, to support Senator Darline Graham in her Republican primary runoff for the U.S. Senate. The visit is part of the campaign efforts ahead of the upcoming election.
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President Trump is campaigning in South Carolina.
His visit is scheduled for Friday night in Myrtle Beach.
The purpose is to support Senator Darline Graham.
Graham is competing in a Republican primary runoff.
The runoff will decide the GOP candidate for the U.S. Senate.
A politics reporter from the Post and Courier discussed the race on CBS News.
The race is currently a focus of political attention in South Carolina.
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Florida’s Democratic Senate nominee, Angie Nixon, and the state Democratic Party chair, Nikki Fried, had a heated phone argument over socialism and campaign strategy. Nixon is part of the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA), which Fried worries could hurt the party’s chances in the general election in the Republican-leaning state.
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Angie Nixon won the Democratic primary unexpectedly, beating Alex Vindman.
Nixon is a member of the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA).
Nikki Fried, Florida Democratic Party chair, urged Nixon to distance herself from socialism and the DSA.
Nixon and Fried argued loudly on a phone call, with Nixon accusing Fried of “gaslighting” her.
Fried and other party officials are concerned that Nixon’s DSA ties might give Republicans an advantage by allowing negative attacks.
The Democratic Party in Florida is divided between progressive activists like Nixon and the more traditional party leadership represented by Fried.
Fried and Nixon have a tense relationship, with Fried reportedly disappointed by Nixon’s primary win.
Some Democratic voters, especially Cuban-American and Jewish groups in Florida, worry about the impact of Nixon’s socialist label.
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The defense team in the trial of Lindsay Clancy, a Massachusetts mother who admitted to killing her children, finished presenting their case on Friday. A legal expert described the trial as a "battle of the experts" because both sides have called professional witnesses to support their arguments.
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Lindsay Clancy is on trial for the murder of her children.
Clancy has admitted to killing her children.
The defense team concluded their case on Friday.
Experts from both the defense and prosecution are presenting their evidence.
A legal scholar described the trial as a "battle of the experts."
The trial is taking place in Massachusetts.
The case involves complex professional testimony.
CBS News covered and reported on the trial proceedings.
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The defense finished presenting its case in the murder trial of Lindsay Clancy. The editor-in-chief of Stars and Stripes was fired by the Pentagon. President Donald Trump delayed implementing new tariffs on ground beef to help reduce prices.
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The defense in Lindsay Clancy’s murder trial has completed its presentation.
Lindsay Clancy is on trial for murder.
The Pentagon has fired the editor-in-chief of Stars and Stripes, a military news publication.
President Donald Trump paused planned tariffs on ground beef.
The pause on tariffs aims to lower ground beef prices for consumers.
These news events were reported together in a news summary on Friday.
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President Donald Trump said he plans to spend a large amount of money from his MAGA Inc. fund to support Republican candidates in the upcoming midterm elections. He mentioned that he has raised about $850 million but did not give full details.
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President Trump will use money from MAGA Inc. to help Republican candidates in midterm elections.
He said he has raised around $850 million for this purpose.
The exact amount he plans to spend has not been detailed.
Trump made these remarks before boarding Air Force One.
The focus is on the midterm election cycle, which happens in the middle of a president's term.
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President Donald Trump visited South Carolina to support Senator Darline Graham. She is running for a full term to keep the Senate seat previously held by her late brother, Lindsey Graham.
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President Trump campaigned in South Carolina on a Friday night.
He supported Senator Darline Graham.
Darline Graham is running for a full Senate term.
The Senate seat belonged to her late brother, Lindsey Graham.
The event was reported by CBS News.
The campaign is ongoing.
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Lindsay Clancy's murder trial, where she is accused of killing her three young children, has reached the stage where the defense has finished presenting its case. The trial is moving closer to the final arguments from both sides.
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Lindsay Clancy is on trial for the deaths of her three young children.
The defense team has completed their part of the trial.
The next step is for lawyers to give their closing statements.
This case is being covered by CBS News.
The trial is taking place in the United States.
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David Brooks and Jonathan Capehart talked about the recent primary elections and how economic issues were very important to voters. They also discussed President Trump criticizing some of his close supporters and a controversy involving someone who works for him.
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The discussion focused on political events during the week, especially midterm primary elections.
Economic concerns were a main topic influencing voters in the primaries.
President Trump criticized some of his important allies recently.
There was a controversy involving a person who works closely with President Trump.
The conversation was hosted by Amna Nawaz.
David Brooks writes for The Atlantic, and Jonathan Capehart is with MS NOW.
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Police in Worcester, Massachusetts, have issued an arrest warrant for Karen Solomon, the wife of an off-duty police officer who was found dead in their home. Karen Solomon is considered armed and dangerous, and law enforcement is actively searching for her.
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Karen Solomon is wanted in connection with the death of her husband, off-duty officer Kurt Solomon.
Kurt Solomon was found dead in their home on Tuesday morning.
The charge against Karen Solomon is assault and battery with a dangerous weapon causing serious injury.
Police say Kurt Solomon’s injuries were caused by a sharp object, but his service weapon was not taken.
Karen Solomon has not been found; search crews including police and U.S. Marshals are looking for her.
Public areas near Coes Reservoir have been closed for search operations using helicopters, dogs, divers, and sonar.
Karen Solomon founded a nonprofit helping first responders with mental health and suicide prevention.
Police ask anyone who sees Karen Solomon to contact them immediately by phone or text.
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President Donald Trump is campaigning in South Carolina to support Senator Darline Graham before the upcoming Republican runoff election. She will compete against Representative Ralph Norman for the party’s nomination.
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President Trump is visiting South Carolina on Friday.
He is supporting Senator Darline Graham, a Republican.
Graham is preparing for a runoff election next week.
Her opponent in the runoff is Representative Ralph Norman, also a Republican.
Graham’s debate performance earlier this week received criticism.
The event aims to rally voters before the runoff vote.
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President Donald Trump is threatening to sue the Center for American Progress, a nonprofit think tank, for a report that said his National Guard deployments to cities did not lower crime rates. The think tank refused to retract the report and said the lawsuit is an attempt to silence them.
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President Trump sent a letter demanding the Center for American Progress retract a report on National Guard deployments and crime.
The report claimed the deployments had no measurable impact on violent crime trends.
The nonprofit is based in Washington, D.C., and issued the report on July 13.
The report said violent crime was already declining before the deployment.
Trump’s lawyer threatened a $5 billion lawsuit if the center did not retract the report by Friday.
The center’s president, Neera Tanden, called the lawsuit an effort to silence their free speech.
The nonprofit’s lawyer said their report is protected by laws that support truthful speech.
Threatening lawsuits over negative media coverage is a known strategy used by President Trump.
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President Donald Trump said he has received many job applications to fill the White House press secretary position after Karoline Leavitt decided to leave. He spoke to reporters about this at Joint Base Andrews in Maryland but did not name any specific candidates.
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Karoline Leavitt is leaving her job as White House press secretary.
President Trump said he has never seen so many job applications before.
The job opening is now available due to Leavitt’s departure.
Trump talked to reporters about the replacements at Joint Base Andrews.
He did not mention any names of people he might pick to replace Leavitt.
Scott Jennings, a political figure, is mentioned as “good” in this context.
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The Department of Defense fired the publisher, editor in chief, and a reporter of Stars and Stripes, a military news outlet. This move is part of the Pentagon’s efforts to change how it handles news coverage about the military.
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Stars and Stripes is a news outlet that covers military topics independently.
The Department of Defense fired Editor-in-Chief Erik Slavin.
Publisher Max Lederer was also dismissed by the Pentagon.
Reporter Lara Korte, who covered the Middle East, was fired as well.
These firings happened on a Friday.
The Pentagon is looking to change its military news coverage.
The Department of Defense oversees military operations and related information.
Stars and Stripes has been known for reporting on military issues without direct government control.
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The Supreme Court has temporarily allowed President Trump's project to build a ballroom at the White House to continue. This decision means construction can go on for now while the court considers related legal issues.
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The Supreme Court made a temporary ruling on Friday.
The ruling allows the White House ballroom construction project to proceed.
The project involves President Trump's White House.
The court’s decision is not final; it is temporary.
Legal questions about the project are still being reviewed.
CBS News reported the update with legal expert Jan Crawford providing details.
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