CBS News presents a special program called "The Uplift: The American Dream" to celebrate the United States’ upcoming 250th anniversary. The show features American stories, including one about the founder of e.l.f. Cosmetics who became a Catholic priest.
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CBS News is airing a special called "The Uplift: The American Dream."
The program celebrates the 250th anniversary of the United States.
It highlights stories about American heroes and common pastimes.
One story features the founder of e.l.f. Cosmetics.
The founder made a big life change to become a Catholic priest.
The special aims to showcase inspiring American stories.
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Israeli strikes hit two crowded neighborhoods in Gaza City, killing at least eight Palestinians and injuring others. These attacks occurred despite a US-brokered ceasefire between Israel and Hamas and reflect Israeli forces expanding their control beyond agreed areas.
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Israeli warplanes and artillery attacked residential areas in Gaza’s al-Nasr and al-Zeitoun neighborhoods on Saturday.
Five people died when a missile destroyed an apartment in al-Nasr; three were killed in al-Zeitoun by artillery fire.
Rescue teams continue to search for victims trapped under rubble; more deaths are expected.
Israel has carried out near daily strikes since the October ceasefire, killing over 1,127 Palestinians, including at least 260 children.
At least 73,000 Palestinians have died since the war began in October 2023.
Israel controls about 70 percent of Gaza, exceeding the half territory agreed in the ceasefire deal.
This expansion breaks up Gaza into smaller areas, making movement and daily life difficult for Palestinians.
The ceasefire was brokered by the US and promoted by President Donald Trump as part of a peace and rebuilding plan.
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The U.S. Interior Department ended a rule that automatically protected plants and animals listed as threatened with extinction. Now, each threatened species will need a separate protection plan, which could delay safeguards and allow industries to apply for exceptions.
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The rule change was announced by the U.S. Interior Department on Friday.
It stops automatic protections for species considered threatened with extinction.
Species will now need individual protection plans instead of automatic ones.
This process may take a long time to complete.
Companies in oil, gas, mining, and other industries can ask for exemptions during this process.
The change was made during President Donald Trump’s administration.
The move affects rules under the Endangered Species Act, a major law to protect wildlife.
Critics warn this could lead to more species becoming extinct.
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Target has recalled over 200,000 pairs of children's sandals because small pearls attached to the shoes can come off and cause choking. Customers who bought the sandals are asked to stop using them and return them for a full refund.
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The recalled sandals are Cat & Jack-branded raffia sandals with plastic pearls.
Target received 23 reports of pearls falling off the sandals.
No injuries have been reported so far.
The sandals were sold from January 2026 through May 2026.
Each pair costs about $20.
Customers can return the sandals to Target stores or mail them back using a prepaid label.
Target operates more than 2,000 stores nationwide.
Target had previous recalls in 2020 for children's products due to choking hazards.
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Two U.S. soldiers were killed and one is missing after Iran launched missile strikes in Jordan. These attacks came as part of rising tensions in the region, with the U.S. increasing its military actions against Iran.
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Two American soldiers died in Jordan due to Iranian strikes.
Another U.S. service member is currently missing.
The strikes were a response to earlier actions by the U.S. against Iran.
President Donald Trump has ordered expanded attacks targeting Iran this week.
Iran has threatened further retaliation in response to U.S. pressure.
The events are part of ongoing conflict between the U.S. and Iran in the Middle East.
U.S. Central Command officially confirmed the casualties.
The situation remains tense with potential for more violence.
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David Crowley restarted his campaign for governor in Wisconsin’s Democratic primary after dropping out two weeks ago. He now has the support of outgoing Governor Tony Evers, who had previously stayed neutral.
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David Crowley is running again for governor in Wisconsin’s Democratic primary.
He had stopped his campaign two weeks before reentering the race.
Governor Tony Evers, who had not endorsed anyone earlier, now supports Crowley.
Wisconsin is a key swing state where moderate and independent voters matter a lot.
The Democratic primary has been unstable, which could hurt the party’s chances in November.
Lieutenant Governor Sara Rodriguez left the race amid a campaign finance issue.
The party aims to improve its chances in a state known for very close elections.
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New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is considering the possibility of arresting Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu if he visits for the United Nations General Assembly in September. Mamdani pointed to an International Criminal Court (ICC) warrant against Netanyahu and is consulting city lawyers about the legal authority for such an arrest.
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Mayor Mamdani supports arresting Netanyahu based on an ICC warrant accusing him of crimes related to Gaza.
Mamdani has said Netanyahu should be in The Hague, where the ICC is based, for trial.
The mayor is speaking with New York’s law department to see if he can legally arrest Netanyahu if he visits.
Netanyahu dismissed Mamdani’s threat and said Mamdani hates America.
Israel’s UN ambassador says Netanyahu will attend the UN meeting in New York in September.
Mamdani, a democratic socialist, has been a strong supporter of Palestinian rights.
Mamdani faced Islamophobic insults during his mayoral campaign but won the election.
Polls show a growing number of Democratic voters in the US oppose aid to Israel and believe the party is too supportive of Israel.
Nearly half of the Democratic US House members recently voted to end US aid to Israel, reflecting changing opinions.
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The United States carried out strikes that damaged bridges and a water treatment plant in Iran. In response, Iran launched missiles targeting US allies in the Gulf region, including Kuwait, where residents are being asked to save electricity.
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US strikes hit bridges and a water desalination plant in Iran.
The strikes happened after seven nights of ongoing attacks.
Iran responded by launching missiles at US allies in the Gulf.
Kuwait is one of the countries targeted by Iran's missile launches.
People in Kuwait have been asked to conserve electrical power due to the attacks.
The situation reflects increasing military tensions between the US and Iran.
The water desalination plant is important because it helps provide clean water.
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Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei criticized President Donald Trump’s signature on a peace agreement with Iran, calling it worthless. He also accused the U.S. of breaking the ceasefire by carrying out new military strikes against Iran.
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Iran’s Supreme Leader is Mojtaba Khamenei.
Khamenei said President Trump’s signature on a peace deal is not trustworthy.
The U.S. and Iran had agreed on a ceasefire.
Khamenei claims the U.S. has launched new attacks against Iran after the ceasefire.
Khamenei shared his statements on the social media platform X.
The dispute is part of ongoing tensions and conflict between the U.S. and Iran.
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Two US service members were killed and four were injured in an Iranian missile and drone attack in Jordan, according to the US military. One service member is still missing, and the attacks mark a rise in tensions after a breakdown in a previous understanding meant to pause fighting between the US, Israel, and Iran.
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On July 17, two US military personnel died in an Iranian attack in Jordan.
Four other service members were injured and treated in Jordanian hospitals but have been released.
One US service member is currently missing following the attack.
The US Central Command confirmed the attack involved Iranian ballistic missiles and drones.
The attack comes after a failed memorandum of understanding meant to reduce conflict between the US, Israel, and Iran.
Both the US and Iran have attacked civilian infrastructure like bridges and water plants in the region.
The Gulf Cooperation Council called recent Iranian attacks on Gulf states “war crimes” and dangerous escalations.
Iranian Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei criticized recent US strikes, questioning the value of President Trump’s agreements.
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Yingtao, a Chinese restaurant in New York City, has earned a Michelin star for its food. Chef Emily Yuen updates traditional family recipes from different Chinese regions with modern cooking styles.
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Yingtao is located in New York City.
The restaurant has received a Michelin star, a prestigious award for high-quality food.
Chef Emily Yuen leads the kitchen at Yingtao.
Yingtao’s menu features recipes from Xi'an, Shanghai, and Hong Kong.
The dishes combine traditional Chinese flavors with modern cooking techniques.
The restaurant aims to offer a new take on classic family recipes.
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Two U.S. service members died, and one is missing after Iran attacked two military bases in Jordan. Four other American soldiers were treated in hospitals and released, while others with minor injuries have returned to duty.
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Iran attacked two military bases located in Jordan.
Two U.S. service members were killed in the attacks.
One U.S. service member remains missing after the attacks.
Four American soldiers were medically evacuated to Jordanian hospitals.
The four evacuated soldiers have been discharged from the hospitals.
Other U.S. troops with minor injuries were checked and returned to duty.
U.S. Central Command confirmed these details.
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Research from the University of Connecticut shows that fewer men are working partly because as children, they develop lower expectations about the benefits of working. This change in mindset over time is linked to the long-term drop in the number of men in the workforce.
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The study focuses on why fewer men participate in the labor force.
It finds that childhood attitudes about work rewards affect men's decisions to work.
Men who expect fewer benefits from work are less likely to join or stay in the workforce.
This trend has been happening over a long period.
The research comes from the University of Connecticut.
The findings suggest psychological factors are important in understanding labor patterns.
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After deadly floods struck Texas' Hill Country in 2025, officials worked to improve flood warning systems and safety measures. When new storms hit in 2026, early warning alerts and sirens helped warn some residents, though challenges remained in reaching everyone in the rural area.
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In July 2025, floods killed over 100 people in Texas Hill Country, including 28 at a girls' sleepaway camp.
Officials promised better flood warning systems, stricter safety rules for camps, and improved water infrastructure.
In 2026, new storms caused flash floods in some of the same areas, leading to at least two deaths and many rescues.
Newly installed flood sirens and emergency alerts were sent out early, unlike during the 2025 disaster.
Kerr County and the city of Kerrville issued multiple flood and evacuation alerts during the 2026 floods.
The National Weather Service sent 38 alerts over several days, warning of floods and tornadoes.
Some residents reported receiving many warnings from various sources, while others in certain areas may not have received local alerts.
Rural areas in Texas, known as Flash Flood Alley, face challenges in delivering timely and detailed flood warnings to all residents.
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Two US soldiers died and one is missing after Iran launched missile and drone attacks in Jordan. The US military responded with strikes against Iran, continuing a series of actions since President Donald Trump ended a ceasefire agreement.
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Two US service members were killed in missile and drone attacks in Jordan.
One US service member is still missing after the attacks.
Four other US troops were evacuated to Jordanian hospitals and have been released.
Some US soldiers with minor injuries have returned to their duties.
Jordan's military intercepted 10 Iranian missiles fired into its airspace with no reported damage.
The US military carried out its seventh night of strikes on Iran.
President Donald Trump declared that the temporary ceasefire with Iran was over.
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Two U.S. service members were killed, one is missing, and four were injured in Jordan after Iranian ballistic missile and drone attacks, according to U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM). The attacks occurred as tensions rise following the failure of a recent U.S.-Iran agreement meant to ease conflict and restart negotiations.
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Two U.S. service members died in Jordan on Friday during an Iranian missile and drone attack.
One U.S. service member is currently missing; four others were injured but have been treated and released from hospitals.
Additional personnel with minor injuries returned to duty after evaluation.
The U.S. military withheld the identities of those killed to notify families first.
The attacks happened while U.S. personnel were defending themselves.
The incident follows the collapse of a Memorandum of Understanding between the U.S. and Iran.
The failed agreement sought to halt conflict, reopen shipping routes, and start talks on Iran’s nuclear program.
CENTCOM provided the information via a public post on social media platform X.
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Lebanese President Joseph Aoun will meet with President Donald Trump in Washington to discuss peace efforts between Israel and Hezbollah. They will talk about ways to keep a ceasefire, help Israel leave southern Lebanon, and improve security in Lebanon.
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President Aoun is visiting the U.S. at President Trump’s invitation.
The meeting will cover the ceasefire and plans for Israel to withdraw troops from southern Lebanon.
Talks also aim to boost Lebanese government control across the country.
Lebanese and Israeli officials recently held U.S.-mediated talks in Rome about “pilot zones” for troop withdrawal.
Israel has not set a deadline to leave southern Lebanon; withdrawals depend on Hezbollah disarming, which Hezbollah rejects.
Israeli forces remain in a 10km “security zone” inside Lebanon and have continued air strikes.
Hezbollah refuses to disarm and opposes the negotiations, saying Iran’s pressure is needed to end the war.
Over 4,000 Lebanese people have died and more than a million have been displaced since March due to the conflict.
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In Congo's Ituri province, over a dozen attacks have targeted health workers and Ebola treatment centers during the ongoing outbreak. These attacks, along with unpaid strikes by health workers, have made it harder to fight the fast-growing Ebola outbreak, which has recorded more than 2,100 cases and 860 deaths.
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At least 12 attacks on health facilities and workers have occurred during the Ebola outbreak in Congo.
The outbreak in Ituri province is the fastest-growing Ebola outbreak recorded so far.
There have been 2,181 Ebola cases and 864 deaths reported.
The Bundibugyo virus causing this outbreak is less common and has no approved vaccine or treatment.
Angry mobs have attacked healthcare and burial teams, disrupting safe burials and treatment efforts.
Traditional funeral practices have been restricted, which has caused local anger.
Many health and aid workers have left remote hotspots due to safety concerns and have moved to safer areas like Bunia.
The security situation has forced some humanitarian groups to temporarily relocate or reduce their work in the area.
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Hungarian President Tamás Sulyok has agreed to resign after the new government passed a constitutional amendment ending his term at midnight Sunday. The amendment also removes other senior judges and limits parliamentary terms, following a major election win by Prime Minister Péter Magyar's party.
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Tamás Sulyok, Hungary's president, will step down as his presidency ends Sunday at midnight.
Prime Minister Péter Magyar's Tisza party pushed through a constitutional change to remove Sulyok.
Sulyok was seen as an ally of former Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, who lost power after 16 years.
The amendment removes the head of Hungary’s Constitutional Court, Péter Polt, and judges over 70.
The law stops parliament members who served three terms from running again, affecting over half of the current majority party members.
Viktor Orbán called the amendment an abuse of power and urged protests.
Orbán’s party suffered a big defeat in April, and he has stayed mostly out of public and refused his seat in parliament.
The new government has passed several constitutional changes since winning the election.
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Governor Tony Evers of Wisconsin has publicly supported David Crowley’s campaign to become governor. This backing came one day after Lieutenant Governor Sara Rodriguez suddenly left the race for governor.
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Governor Tony Evers is a member of the Democratic Party.
David Crowley is the Milwaukee County Executive running for governor of Wisconsin.
Lieutenant Governor Sara Rodriguez, also a Democrat, recently withdrew from the governor’s race.
Evers announced his full support for Crowley’s campaign.
The support aims to ensure Wisconsin has a governor who represents the interests of the state’s residents.
Crowley’s campaign was previously paused or inactive before this renewed effort.
The race for Wisconsin governor includes multiple Democratic candidates.
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