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A shooting at Virginia State University early Saturday left five people injured. Police have arrested a 19-year-old suspect but are still looking for others who fired guns during the incident.
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The shooting happened around 1:30 a.m. near campus dormitories at Virginia State University.
Five people were wounded; their ages range from 17 to 23 years old.
Only one victim was a student; the others were not university students.
A 19-year-old named Camron Harris was arrested in a dorm closet more than 14 hours after the shooting.
Harris faces charges including malicious wounding and using a firearm during a felony.
Police are investigating whether others who fired guns acted in self-defense or as attackers.
The university briefly locked down campus but lifted it once they deemed no immediate threat remained.
Virginia State University is a historically Black public university with about 5,700 students near Richmond, Virginia.
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Brazil’s President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has started his campaign to win a historic fourth term. He will face Flávio Bolsonaro, son of jailed former President Jair Bolsonaro, in the October election. Lula promises to improve education, healthcare, and security while criticizing Bolsonaro’s past government.
Key Facts
Lula launched his fourth-term campaign in São Bernardo do Campo, where his political career began.
He criticized Jair Bolsonaro’s handling of Covid-19 and rising gun ownership during Bolsonaro’s 2018-2022 presidency.
Lula aims to improve education and healthcare and develop Brazil’s rare earth mineral resources.
Lula also wants to fight wealthy organized criminals living in luxury, rather than just low-income areas.
Lula first became president in 2002 after leading strikes that ended Brazil’s military dictatorship.
Bolsonaro was jailed in 2025 for 27 years due to a failed attempt to overturn the election results.
Flávio Bolsonaro announced his presidential bid with a campaign event at Rio’s Copacabana beach.
Recent polls show Lula slightly ahead of Flávio Bolsonaro, with a potential run-off election in October.
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CBS News aired a segment on the program Face the Nation featuring Anthony Salvanto, who directs elections and surveys at CBS News, Pennsylvania state Representative Chris Rabb, and a political discussion panel. They joined the host Ed O'Keefe to talk about political topics and election-related issues.
Key Facts
The show Face the Nation is a CBS News program.
Anthony Salvanto is the executive director of elections and surveys at CBS News.
Pennsylvania state Representative Chris Rabb participated in the discussion.
A political panel also joined the conversation.
Ed O'Keefe hosted the segment.
The discussion covered political topics and elections.
Viewers could watch a replay on the CBS News app.
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A study of over 35,000 Americans over age 50 found that long-term exposure to extreme heat and cold affects chronic pain levels differently depending on location and income. Rural and low-income older adults are more likely to experience severe pain from heat because they may have less access to cooling and healthcare.
Key Facts
The study followed adults over 50 across two decades, comparing their pain reports with neighborhood temperature histories.
High-impact chronic pain means pain lasting at least three months that limits daily activities like work or self-care.
Cold can increase pain by stiffening joints and making people more sensitive to pain.
Heat causes dehydration, poor sleep, and less physical activity, which can worsen pain.
Hot nights that do not cool down are especially harmful because the body cannot recover.
Rural residents showed a stronger link between sustained heat and new chronic pain, likely due to more outdoor work and older, less cool homes.
Poorer older adults also faced higher risks of pain from heat, while wealthier individuals had less risk due to better access to air conditioning and healthcare.
Current heat safety programs mostly focus on cities and may not address rural needs where energy costs are higher and hospitals are closing.
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A large wildfire near Blaenavon in South Wales has been burning for over three weeks, but recent efforts including military help offer hope it is being controlled. The fire has spread over a wide area, threatening homes, farmland, and property, while extreme heat and drought have caused many other wildfires across the UK.
Key Facts
The wildfire has burned more than 4,000 hectares (about 9,800 acres) near Blaenavon in South Wales.
The UK military was deployed to assist firefighters, the first time since 2018 for wildfire support.
The fire burns deep underground in peat, which continues to smolder and reignite despite efforts to extinguish it.
Around 36 wildfires are still active in the UK, with 11 declared major incidents due to extreme heat and dry conditions.
Firefighters use new technology like thermal imaging drones to locate hot spots and improve safety.
Helicopters drop water from local reservoirs to help control the fire.
The fire has endangered local homes and farmland, but current efforts have helped protect some properties.
Residents are concerned about worsening wildfire risks because of climate change and changing weather patterns.
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The CBS News program "Face the Nation" discussed divisions within the Democratic Party over socialism and how President Trump addresses voters' concerns about the economy. Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear spoke about Americans' struggles with high costs and the need for results, while comments from President Trump warned against socialism and communism in the U.S.
Key Facts
"Face the Nation" featured guests including Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear, Nebraska Congressman Don Bacon, and Pennsylvania Democrat Chris Rabb.
A CBS News poll found 58% of Democrats view socialism positively, while only 32% view capitalism positively.
Many Americans say the economy feels unfair, with 60% agreeing the system is unfair and 73% saying the wealth gap is growing.
Governor Beshear said people face high prices for groceries, gas, and healthcare and want better economic opportunities.
Beshear stated socialism is a failed idea but emphasized the need for the Democratic Party to deliver concrete results for voters.
President Trump stated that opponents want to turn America into a communist country and criticized socialism as harmful.
The discussion reflects debates over the future direction of the Democratic Party ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.
Economic worries remain a top issue for many voters as parties prepare for national elections.
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Senator Bill Cassidy said that Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. broke his promise not to change the childhood vaccine schedule. Cassidy spoke about President Trump’s recent order that aims to modify this vaccine schedule.
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Senator Bill Cassidy represents Louisiana and is a member of the Republican Party.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is the current Secretary of Health and Human Services.
Kennedy had promised not to try to change the vaccine schedule for children.
Cassidy claims that Kennedy did not keep this promise.
President Trump signed an executive order to change the childhood vaccine schedule.
Cassidy discussed these issues during an interview on ABC News’s show “This Week.”
The vaccine schedule refers to the recommended timing and doses for children's vaccinations.
The disagreement highlights tensions within the current U.S. government about vaccine policies.
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Rep. Haley Stevens said it makes sense for Abdul El-Sayed to stop his connection with Twitch streamer Hasan Piker. The comment came during a Fox News interview about El-Sayed’s political affiliations and views.
Key Facts
Haley Stevens is a Democratic U.S. Representative from Michigan.
Abdul El-Sayed ran against Stevens in a Michigan Senate race.
El-Sayed is known as a progressive politician.
Hasan Piker is a popular left-wing streamer on the Twitch platform.
Stevens suggested El-Sayed should end his affiliation with Piker.
The interview took place on Fox News’s program “The Sunday Briefing.”
The topic included whether El-Sayed should change his political views or approaches.
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Jared Kushner, a U.S. negotiator and President Donald Trump’s son-in-law, met with a Hamas leader in Egypt to discuss a plan for Hamas to disarm and Israel to withdraw from Gaza. Kushner will meet with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to try to advance the stalled peace efforts for Gaza after a ceasefire.
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Jared Kushner met Hamas leader Khalil al-Hayya in Egypt as part of a diplomatic effort on Gaza’s future.
The talks focus on a U.S.-backed 15-point road map for Hamas to disarm and Israel to pull back from Gaza.
Netanyahu publicly rejected the plan last week, creating tension with the Trump administration.
Kushner plans to meet Netanyahu to discuss the peace process and the road map.
Regional countries like Saudi Arabia and the UAE accused Israel of blocking peace efforts.
Hamas wants Israel to stop attacks and withdraw to a pre-agreed line before disarming.
The ceasefire that ended major fighting was helped by Kushner and other diplomats last year.
The White House and other mediators have not yet commented on the current talks.
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U.S. envoy Jared Kushner met with Hamas leader Khalil al-Hayya in Egypt to discuss a peace plan aiming to end the conflict in Gaza. Kushner plans to meet Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to seek support for the deal that calls for Hamas to disarm and Israel to withdraw from Gaza.
Key Facts
Jared Kushner, a U.S. envoy and President Donald Trump’s son-in-law, met Hamas leader Khalil al-Hayya in Egypt.
The meeting is part of efforts to revive a 15-point U.S.-backed plan for a Gaza ceasefire and reconstruction.
The plan requires Hamas to disarm and Israel to pull back from the Gaza territory.
More than 2 million people live in Gaza, which remains controlled by Israeli forces after recent warfare.
Kushner will meet Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu, who rejected the peace plan last week.
Regional countries like Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Jordan, Pakistan, and Indonesia criticize Israel’s rejection of the plan.
The peace plan and ceasefire talks are supported by mediators from Egypt, Qatar, and Turkey.
Hamas says it is committed to the plan and awaits the start of a 14-day negotiation period to implement it.
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A 19-year-old man was arrested after a shooting at Virginia State University. He was found hiding in a closet following the incident where five people were shot.
Key Facts
The shooting happened at Virginia State University.
Five people were injured in the shooting.
The suspect is 19 years old.
Authorities found the suspect hiding in a closet.
The suspect was arrested after being located.
The event took place on a university campus.
Police responded quickly to the incident.
The investigation is ongoing.
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Rom Braslavski, a former Israeli captive, asked Israel’s National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir to allow him to execute Palestinian prisoners by hanging. Minister Ben Gvir said he plans to work on making this request happen.
Key Facts
Rom Braslavski was previously held captive in Israel.
He requested permission to hang Palestinian prisoners.
The request was made to Itamar Ben Gvir, Israel’s National Security Minister.
Ben Gvir said fulfilling this request is one of his top goals.
The method of execution requested is hanging.
This issue involves prisoners held in relation to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
The story focuses on the interaction between a former captive and a government minister.
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Israeli soldiers entered the village of Qusra, located south of Nablus in the West Bank, which is under Israeli occupation. A local resident said the army used their home as a military post during the raid.
Key Facts
The village of Qusra is in the West Bank, an area controlled by Israel but claimed by Palestinians.
Israeli troops conducted a raid in Qusra.
One villager reported that soldiers occupied their house and used it as a barracks.
Qusra is located south of the city of Nablus.
There are Israeli military and settler outposts near the village.
The West Bank remains a tense area with ongoing Israeli military presence and settler activity.
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Senator Bill Cassidy expressed concerns about President Donald Trump’s new executive order that changes the childhood vaccine plan. Cassidy warned that the order could cause insurance costs to rise because it increases the number of vaccine shots children need.
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President Trump issued an executive order to change the childhood vaccine schedule.
The new vaccine plan requires more shots for children, increasing from two to six in one example.
Senator Bill Cassidy voiced concerns about this change on ABC’s “This Week.”
Cassidy said the increased number of vaccine shots could lead to higher insurance costs.
The discussion focused on how the vaccine order might affect families and healthcare expenses.
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California Democrats changed the boundaries of Rep. Kevin Kiley’s congressional district, splitting it into parts that favor Democrats. This means some voters, like Anne Smull, who supported Kiley before, now live in districts represented by Democrats.
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Rep. Kevin Kiley is a conservative congressman representing part of California.
California Democrats redrew Kiley’s district into six smaller areas.
The redistricting is seen as a response to Republicans redrawing districts in Texas and other states.
Anne Smull, a conservative voter, was affected because her area is now in a mostly Democratic district.
This change makes it harder for Kiley to win votes in his area.
Redistricting is the process of redrawing voting district boundaries, usually after the census.
The new district with Anne Smull is centered in California’s wine country and leans Democratic.
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Max Tegmark, a physics professor and founder of the Future of Life Institute, warns that artificial intelligence (AI) could become smarter than humans and pose a big risk. He says governments and tech companies focus on using AI to replace human jobs for profit and power, which has caused concerns after some crimes linked to AI chatbots. This has led to more calls for regulating AI technology.
Key Facts
Max Tegmark is a physics professor at MIT and leads the Future of Life Institute.
He believes AI could surpass human intelligence and become a major danger.
Governments and tech companies are competing to replace human work using AI.
The main motivation for this AI development is to gain money and power.
Some people have committed suicides and murders after interactions with AI chatbots.
These incidents have increased public and official demand for AI regulations.
Silicon Valley companies have opposed government regulation of AI so far.
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Representative Mike Flood from Nebraska said on a TV show that prices are too high. He mentioned that many people in his area are worried about rising costs. Flood linked these price problems to the ongoing conflict between the Trump administration and Iran.
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Rep. Mike Flood is a Republican from Nebraska.
He spoke about high prices on “The Hill Sunday” TV program.
Flood said high prices are an issue many of his constituents talk about.
He described high prices as “the hand you’re dealt” because of conflict with Iran.
The Trump administration is involved in a conflict with Iran.
Flood appeared with host Chris Stirewalt during the interview.
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The movie "Spider-Man: Brand New Day" remains the top film at the North American box office with $70 million in its third weekend, reaching over $2 billion worldwide. Two dinosaur-themed movies, "The End of Oak Street" and "Paw Patrol: The Dino Movie," competed closely for third place, earning about $21 million and $20.5 million respectively in their opening weekends.
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"Spider-Man: Brand New Day" made $70 million in its third weekend in the U.S. and Canada.
The film’s total domestic earnings are $785.8 million, making it the fourth-biggest release in the U.S. history.
Globally, "Spider-Man: Brand New Day" has earned over $2 billion, one of only eight movies to surpass this mark.
Christopher Nolan’s "The Odyssey" held second place with $23.2 million in its fifth weekend and has made over $1.2 billion worldwide.
"The End of Oak Street," a PG-13 action movie starring Anne Hathaway and Ewan McGregor, earned about $21 million in its opening weekend.
"Paw Patrol: The Dino Movie," aimed at young children and rated PG, earned $20.5 million debuting in over 3,500 theaters.
"The End of Oak Street" had a production budget of around $80 million and received positive critic reviews (86% on Rotten Tomatoes).
Audiences gave "The End of Oak Street" a B CinemaScore, while "Paw Patrol: The Dino Movie" earned an A rating from viewers.
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Brazil’s President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and opposition candidate Senator Flávio Bolsonaro officially started their campaigns for the upcoming October presidential election. Lula held a large rally near Sao Paulo, while Bolsonaro gathered supporters in Rio de Janeiro, marking the first day candidates were allowed to campaign.
Key Facts
The presidential election in Brazil will take place in October 2026.
President Lula addressed over 10,000 supporters at Vila Euclides Stadium near Sao Paulo.
Senator Flávio Bolsonaro, son of former President Jair Bolsonaro, held a rally at Copacabana beach in Rio de Janeiro.
Jair Bolsonaro is under house arrest for a conviction related to an attempted coup and did not attend the campaign events.
Lula warned against foreign interference in Brazil’s elections and criticized alleged U.S. actions that might favor Bolsonaro.
Lula emphasized that Brazil’s rare minerals would be used for the benefit of Brazilian people, not foreign countries.
Both candidates made appeals to women voters, who make up about 53% of Brazil’s electorate.
Lula promised to present detailed policies soon, including education and measures to prevent violence against women.
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Colombian President Abelardo de la Espriella has asked U.S. President Donald Trump to temporarily suspend high tariffs on Colombian goods. This request aims to help Colombia’s economy recover after a strong 7.4 magnitude earthquake that caused many deaths and damaged thousands of homes.
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Colombia was hit by a powerful earthquake measuring 7.4 on the Richter scale.
The earthquake killed at least 289 people and injured nearly 4,000.
Thousands of homes were destroyed or damaged, especially in western Colombia.
President Abelardo de la Espriella recently took office and is an ally of President Trump.
De la Espriella asked Trump to suspend U.S. tariffs on Colombian products temporarily.
The U.S. has sent $26.5 million in aid including food, shelters, and health supplies.
About 143 people are officially missing, but some civilian groups suggest more are missing.
Rescue efforts continue despite the usual survival window for earthquake victims having passed.
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