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A new two-part television report called "My Mother's Murder Trials" will air on CBS and Paramount+ on July 11. The story follows a daughter who suspects her mother of committing two murders, and years later, the trial reveals surprising details.
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The report is part of the "48 Hours" series on CBS News.
It will air on Saturday, July 11, from 9 to 11 p.m. Eastern Time.
The story centers on a daughter who believes her mother is responsible for two murders.
The case goes to court many years after the murders.
The trial uncovers unexpected information about the case.
Jim Axelrod, CBS News chief correspondent, reports the story.
The program is available to watch on CBS TV and the Paramount+ streaming service.
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NATO has pledged 70 billion euros in military aid to Ukraine for 2026 to help in its fight against Russia. At the NATO summit in Turkiye, President Donald Trump expressed optimism about progress toward a peace deal, while Ukraine’s President Zelenskyy met with allies to secure further support.
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NATO promised 70 billion euros ($80 billion) in military aid, equipment, and training for Ukraine in 2026.
The support aims to be steady and long-term, continuing into 2027 at similar levels.
President Trump spoke positively about peace talks with Russia, calling it a difficult process but noted recent progress.
Trump agreed to help Ukraine produce US Patriot missile systems.
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy met with leaders from nearly 20 countries to seek additional military and financial support.
Ukraine signed new agreements with Estonia, the Netherlands, Denmark, and expects deals with Germany, Norway, Finland, and Canada involving drones and other aid.
Despite Zelenskyy’s efforts, experts say Ukrainian NATO membership is unlikely at this time.
Russian missile attacks on Kyiv continued during the summit, causing deaths and injuries.
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Marine Le Pen, a far-right French politician, will run for president in the 2027 election despite a conviction for misusing EU funds. Her legal team has appealed the verdict, allowing her to campaign without wearing an electronic ankle tag while the case is reviewed by France’s highest court.
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Marine Le Pen was convicted of embezzling over €4 million of EU money intended for parliamentary assistants.
She received a 45-month ban from public office, with 30 months suspended, a prison sentence partly suspended, and a requirement to wear an electronic ankle tag for a year.
The appeals court confirmed her guilty verdict but reduced her sentence and ban, allowing her to run for office again.
She appealed to France’s highest court (Court of Cassation), which suspends the ankle tag requirement during the appeal process.
Le Pen announced her candidacy after a meeting with her team, aiming for her fourth bid for the presidency.
The final court decision may come by April 2027, possibly affecting her ability to campaign freely if the conviction stands.
Her campaign partner is Jordan Bardella, a young politician seen as a potential future prime minister.
The case has caused strong reactions from supporters, who claim the legal actions against her are politically motivated.
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President Donald Trump offered Ukraine a license to produce Patriot missile systems to help defend against Russian missile attacks. He made the offer during a NATO summit and said Ukraine could make the missiles quickly once instructed.
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President Trump said the US will give Ukraine the license to produce Patriot interceptor missiles.
Patriot missiles are advanced air defense systems that can detect and destroy incoming ballistic missiles.
A single Patriot battery costs about $1 billion and has a long production time, with only 600 missiles made yearly.
The US used more than half of its Patriot missile supply during a recent conflict with Iran and has limited stock available.
Ukraine has urgently requested this licensing to produce Patriots due to increased missile attacks by Russia.
Russia’s ballistic missiles are hard to stop and have caused deaths in Kyiv, with Ukraine having a shortage of interceptor missiles.
President Trump mentioned Ukrainian long-range strikes inside Russia and suggested such actions might help end the war.
Trump proposed a meeting between Ukrainian President Zelensky and Russian President Putin to discuss peace, noting Putin’s preference for Moscow as the meeting location.
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The Television Academy announced the nominations for the 2026 Primetime Emmy Awards. The HBO drama "The Pitt" leads with 25 nominations, and the comedy "Hacks" follows with 24 nods. The ceremony will be hosted by Mariska Hargitay and held on September 14, 2026.
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"The Pitt" received the highest number of Emmy nominations this year with 25.
"Hacks" earned 24 nominations for its fifth and final season.
The nominations include categories like Outstanding Drama Series, Lead Actor and Actress, and Supporting roles.
Jason Bateman received four nominations, the most among individual artists.
The Emmy ceremony will air live on NBC on September 14, 2026, at 8 p.m. ET.
Other top-nominated shows include "The Diplomat," "Pluribus," "The Gilded Age," and "The Bear."
Nominations cover drama, comedy, and limited or anthology series categories.
Mariska Hargitay is the announced host for the 78th Primetime Emmy Awards.
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Heavy rain is expected over Colorado's largest active wildfire, the Aspen Acres Fire, which has burned over 96,000 acres and is 15% contained. While the rain may help slow the fire, officials warn it could also cause flash floods and debris flows due to damaged land from the fire.
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The Aspen Acres Fire is burning about 10 miles northwest of Rye, Colorado, in Custer and Pueblo counties.
The fire started on June 29 and was caused by human activity.
Nearly 1,700 firefighting personnel are working to control the fire and protect local communities.
Mandatory evacuations are in place for parts of Fremont, Pueblo, Custer, and Huerfano counties.
The National Weather Service has issued a flash flood warning for the area due to expected heavy rain and thunderstorms.
Rain can reduce the fire's spread but also cause sudden flare-ups from gusty winds and dangerous flooding on burn scars.
Burned areas have less vegetation and can repel water, increasing the risk of debris flows with mud, rocks, and fallen trees.
The fire has destroyed more than 180 structures and is still active with efforts focused on protecting homes and infrastructure.
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A 37-story building in Midtown Manhattan showed signs of structural damage, leading to an emergency evacuation and a restricted zone covering several city blocks. The building, formerly Pfizer’s headquarters and now being converted into apartments with extra floors added, showed buckled columns and sagging floors that required urgent engineering attention.
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The affected building is located at 235 East 42nd Street in Midtown Manhattan.
Structural problems included bent steel beams, buckled columns, and sagging floors around the 21st floor.
The building is part of a conversion project turning offices into residential apartments, involving the addition of new floors on an older structure.
A “frozen zone” was created blocking pedestrian and vehicle movement from 40th to 45th Streets and First to Third Avenues, though the perimeter was later made smaller.
Five nearby buildings remain evacuated for safety reasons.
The zone includes offices, residential buildings, hotels, restaurants, shops, a medical center, and a school with 400 students.
MetroLoft, the developer, said fewer than 30 apartments were affected and claimed the building was never at risk of collapse.
Such wide area closures in Midtown for structural issues are rare, with past “frozen zones” mostly linked to attacks or explosions.
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UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer and US President Donald Trump agreed to keep in touch after Starmer steps down from his position. They discussed the importance of the UK-US strategic relationship and defense spending at a NATO summit in Turkey, despite recent disagreements.
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President Trump and Prime Minister Starmer met at the NATO summit in Ankara, Turkey.
Trump thanked the UK for its material contributions to NATO defense spending over many years.
The UK ranks 12th out of 32 NATO members in defense spending as a share of its economy, but second in actual defense spending over the last decade.
Trump previously criticized the UK and Starmer, calling the UK a “deindustrialised welfare zone” and blaming Starmer’s leadership.
Starmer said they have “got along really well” over the longer term and agreed to stay in touch after Starmer leaves office.
Starmer declined to comment on running for NATO secretary general and focused on his current duties.
Starmer warned against changing fiscal rules to increase defense spending due to concerns over government borrowing costs.
UK defense officials said the next prime minister might consider new ways, including war bonds, to increase funding for defense.
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The nominations for the 2026 Emmy Awards have been announced across many categories, including drama series, comedy series, limited series, and acting roles. Popular shows like The Diplomat, Abbott Elementary, and Beef received multiple nominations.
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Best drama series nominees include The Diplomat, The Gilded Age, and Slow Horses.
Best comedy series nominees include Abbott Elementary, The Bear, and Only Murders in the Building.
Notable lead actors nominated in drama series are Sterling K. Brown and Gary Oldman.
Lead actresses nominated in drama series include Carrie Coon and Zendaya.
Leading roles in comedy series feature nominees such as Quinta Brunson and Steve Carell.
Limited or anthology series nominees include All Her Fault, Beef, and DTF St Louis.
Supporting actor and actress nominations cover a wide range of shows, including The Pitt and Hacks.
Variety specials nominated include the Apple Music Super Bowl Halftime Show and the 83rd Annual Golden Globes.
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Brazil’s federal police searched the home of former President Jair Bolsonaro for weapons but found nothing. Bolsonaro is under house arrest in Brasilia, serving a 27-year sentence for trying to overthrow the government after losing the 2022 election to President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva.
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The police searched Bolsonaro’s home because of a difference between registered firearms and those handed over to authorities.
Bolsonaro’s lawyer said no weapons or ammunition were found during the search.
Bolsonaro was convicted by Brazil’s Supreme Court for attempting a coup and began his sentence in November.
He was moved to house arrest in March due to health issues.
Last month, police seized a firearm linked to Bolsonaro from a military officer at a checkpoint.
The Supreme Court allowed Bolsonaro to stay under house arrest despite the firearm incident.
U.S. President Donald Trump had imposed tariffs on Brazilian goods citing unfair treatment of Bolsonaro.
Bolsonaro’s son Eduardo was convicted for illegally lobbying the U.S. government to interfere in Bolsonaro’s trial.
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Elton John is adding two farewell concerts in Mexico City on October 2 and 3, 2024. These will be his first shows in Mexico in 14 years and part of his Farewell Yellow Brick Road tour.
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Elton John finished his Farewell Yellow Brick Road tour in 2023 but did not perform in Mexico then.
He will perform two concerts at Estadio Banorte in Mexico City.
These concerts are his official farewell shows in Mexico.
Elton John last performed in Mexico City 34 years ago and last played in Mexico in 2012.
Tickets for the Mexico concerts go on sale to the public on July 16, 2024.
Elton said Mexico City is special to him and the pandemic delayed his Latin America tour.
The concerts will feature many of his famous songs like "Candle in the Wind" and "Rocket Man."
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Two tankers were attacked near the Strait of Hormuz, leading Gulf countries to blame Iran. The United States responded with attacks on Iran, which then struck Bahrain and Kuwait. This increased conflict centers around control of the Strait of Hormuz, a key route for global oil and gas supplies.
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Two tankers were attacked on Tuesday near the Strait of Hormuz in Omani waters.
Gulf countries blamed Iran for the attacks.
The United States launched military strikes on Iranian territory.
In response, Iran attacked locations in Bahrain and Kuwait.
President Donald Trump declared the Iran-US memorandum of understanding void.
The Strait of Hormuz is a major passage for about 20% of the world’s oil and liquefied natural gas.
Iran has heavily disrupted traffic through the strait, reducing it by around 95%.
Gulf countries have rerouted oil through pipelines, but these carry much less oil than the strait handled before.
Iran wants to control the strait more firmly and charge fees to ships passing through, which the US opposes.
The conflict has caused a large disruption in global oil supplies, affecting many countries economically.
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President Trump disrupted the NATO summit in Turkey by criticizing allies, threatening to end trade with Spain, and calling off talks with Iran. He also discussed withdrawing U.S. troops from Europe and praised China, causing concern among NATO members.
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President Trump threatened to stop all trade with Spain for not allowing U.S. military base use against Iran.
He called talks with Iran a "waste of time" and suggested attacking Iranian infrastructure.
Trump renewed his demand to buy Greenland, a move that previously caused tension with Denmark.
He floated the idea of removing all U.S. troops from Europe, alarming NATO allies.
Trump praised Chinese President Xi Jinping and sought closeness with Turkish President Erdoğan despite Israel’s objections.
NATO members confirmed their commitment to defend each other and to continue funding Ukraine’s security.
The U.S. will allow Ukraine to produce its own Patriot missile defense systems, a significant support move.
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said demands for increased defense spending made the alliance stronger.
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U.S. authorities have charged the leader of an Indian crime group for the assassination of a Sikh activist in Canada, a killing that caused tensions between Canada and India. This action was part of a large operation involving police from the U.S., Canada, and Europe, targeting multiple suspects involved in crimes like kidnapping, drug trafficking, and murder.
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The investigation involves 37 suspects linked to three Indian crime syndicates operating internationally.
The crime syndicates are accused of crimes such as kidnapping, racketeering (organized illegal business activities), extortion, illegal firearms, drug dealing, and murder.
Lawrence Bishnoi, 33, is the charged leader; his friend Satinderjeet Singh is still wanted.
The victim, Hardeep Singh Nijjar, was a Sikh independence activist killed in 2023 outside a temple in Canada.
Nijjar was organizing support for an independent Sikh homeland called Khalistan and held Canadian citizenship.
The killing worsened diplomatic relations between Canada and India, with Canada accusing India of involvement.
Some suspects used corrupt connections in India to go after rivals or people helping law enforcement.
The operation shows collaboration between law enforcement agencies from multiple countries to fight international crime.
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A private cargo plane, a Boeing 737 operated by K2 Airways, went missing off the coast of Pakistan while traveling from Karachi to Sharjah. After a 12-hour search, the wreckage was found, but five crew members are still missing.
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The plane lost contact with air traffic controllers on Tuesday at 21:21 local time (16:21 GMT).
It reported a navigation system problem just before descending rapidly.
The wreckage was found 53 nautical miles south of Ormara, a port town on the Arabian Sea coast.
Ormara is about 360 kilometers (223 miles) west of Karachi, where the flight started.
Search and rescue efforts involved both air and sea resources.
The plane was a Boeing 737 operated by the private airline K2 Airways.
Five crew members remain missing after the crash.
The last major aviation accident in Pakistan was in 2020, involving a passenger plane crash near Karachi.
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Brittany Gil from Arkansas left her 3-year-old son alone for a few minutes while painting his room. When she returned, she found that he had spread white paint all over the house, creating a big mess that took about 13 hours to clean.
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Brittany Gil is a mother of five children living in Jacksonville, Arkansas.
She was painting her eldest son’s room and left a paint roller within reach in the playroom.
Her 3-year-old son, Finley, picked up the roller and made paint marks throughout the house.
Gil found him mid-way through his “art piece” and laughed instead of getting upset.
The cleanup took approximately 13 hours, with Finley helping and apologizing many times.
Finley was born with one kidney and is currently in kidney failure, requiring ongoing medical care.
Gil shared the story to highlight staying calm and finding humor in parenting challenges.
She felt happy to see her son acting like a normal toddler despite his health issues.
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Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer criticized President Donald Trump’s peace agreement with Iran, calling it a complete failure. President Trump announced that the agreement to stop fighting and reopen the Strait of Hormuz is no longer active.
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Senator Chuck Schumer spoke out against President Trump’s deal with Iran.
Schumer described the deal as a “total, utter disaster.”
President Trump said the memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Iran is now “over.”
The original deal aimed to end hostilities between the U.S. and Iran.
The agreement also intended to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a key waterway for oil shipments.
The announcement signals a change in U.S. policy toward Iran.
The Strait of Hormuz is a crucial route for global oil transportation.
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AccuWeather has lowered its forecast for the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season because El Niño arrived earlier than expected and may become very strong. El Niño tends to reduce the number of hurricanes by creating conditions that prevent storms from growing.
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AccuWeather now expects 8 to 14 named storms in 2026, down from 11 to 16.
El Niño conditions started in June and could become a "Super El Niño" later this year.
Strong El Niño events usually lead to fewer hurricanes by increasing wind shear, which breaks up storms.
The forecast still predicts 4 to 7 hurricanes, with 2 to 4 being major hurricanes.
Between 3 and 5 storms are expected to hit the United States directly.
Areas most at risk include the northern and eastern Gulf Coast, southeastern U.S., and parts of the Caribbean.
El Niño phases happen every 2 to 7 years and affect global weather by changing ocean temperatures and wind patterns.
A Super El Niño is estimated to have a 70% chance of developing in late 2026 and lasting into early 2027.
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President Donald Trump told Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy that Ukraine might receive permission to manufacture Patriot missile interceptors, which help defend against Russian attacks. However, Trump did not provide details or confirm discussions with the US companies that make these missiles and said the US has limited stockpiles to send Ukraine quickly.
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President Trump said Ukraine could get a license to make Patriot missile interceptors.
The Patriot missile system defends against ballistic missile attacks.
Trump admitted he had not talked to the US companies Lockheed Martin or RTX Corporation about this plan.
The US has a limited supply of Patriot missiles and needs some for its own defense.
Producing Patriot missiles is costly (about $3 million each) and complex.
The US had been producing about 60 Patriots per month but has recently increased production.
Ukraine has requested more Patriot missiles and a license to manufacture them for years.
It would take months to build a local production facility in Ukraine, which could be targeted by Russia.
Experts say allowing Ukraine to produce Patriots will not solve its urgent missile defense needs soon.
President Trump praised Zelenskyy’s leadership during their meeting at the NATO summit.
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France will hold its presidential election in 2027 using a two-round voting system. Experts warn that centrist voters might have to choose between far-left and far-right candidates, which could make it easier for far-right candidate Marine Le Pen to win.
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France’s 2027 presidential election uses a two-round voting system.
Voters who support the political center may face a choice between far-left and far-right candidates in the second round.
Marine Le Pen is a candidate on the far-right side.
The electoral system might increase the chance of a Le Pen victory.
This situation arises because of political extremes dominating the election.
The analysis was discussed by Victor Mallet from the Financial Times.
The article focuses on the possible impact of the election system on political outcomes.
The election could influence France’s future government direction.
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