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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Iran and the United States have paused military actions and resumed talks, but the conflict continues to affect important sea trade routes beyond the Strait of Hormuz. The US is enforcing a naval blockade on Iran’s southern ports again, disrupting Iran’s oil exports and creating economic challenges for the country.
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Iran and the US have resumed mediated talks and temporarily stopped military actions.
The conflict impacts sea routes including the Strait of Hormuz, the Red Sea, and the Caspian Sea.
Iran faces a US naval blockade on its southern ports for the second time, affecting oil exports.
Iran has sold $11.5 billion of crude oil during the war and $6.5 billion during a recent US agreement period.
The June 17 deal temporarily reopened the Strait of Hormuz and lifted the US blockade, easing oil exports.
The US military reported stopping or boarding multiple ships trying to break the blockade.
Iran’s oil exports mostly pass through Kharg Island, which could be pressured by the blockade.
Talks with Oman about reopening the Strait of Hormuz are reportedly progressing.
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Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa said Syria is trying to make a security agreement with Israel. He also said Syria will not use the military in Lebanon but will support Lebanon to handle its crisis.
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Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa spoke to Al Jazeera about Syria’s security policies.
Syria is working on a security agreement with Israel.
President al-Sharaa ruled out any military action in Lebanon.
Syria plans to support Lebanon in managing its current difficulties.
The focus is on cooperation and security arrangements rather than conflict.
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Wu Chi-wai, a former Hong Kong pro-democracy lawmaker who spent over five years in prison, reunited with his family in London but faces being sent back to Hong Kong much sooner than planned. The UK allowed him entry with a seven-day immigration bail but has not extended his stay, raising concerns about his ability to remain and visit his family.
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Wu Chi-wai was a pro-democracy lawmaker in Hong Kong and former chairman of the city’s largest opposition party.
He was jailed for four years and five months in 2024 for conspiracy to commit subversion related to an unofficial primary election.
Wu was charged under the Beijing-imposed national security law that targeted democracy activists in Hong Kong.
After his release, Wu traveled to London to reunite with his wife and son, who live in the UK.
UK border officials gave him a seven-day immigration bail, meaning he must leave the UK soon.
Wu’s previously planned longer visit with his family will be cut short due to the requirement to leave.
The UK government supports Hong Kong residents but does not comment on individual cases like Wu’s.
Over 230,000 Hong Kong residents have used a UK visa program to live and work in Britain since the security law began.
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Hurricane Genevieve has become a strong Category 3 storm in the Pacific Ocean, far southwest of Mexico, and is expected to grow stronger while moving away from the coast. No direct danger to land is forecast, but waves and dangerous currents could affect parts of Mexico's southwest coast and southern Baja California. Meanwhile, Hurricane Fausto weakened to Category 1 and is moving toward Hawaii, where it might cause large waves.
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Genevieve has winds of 120 mph, making it a Category 3 hurricane.
The storm is about 515 miles southwest of Manzanillo, Mexico.
Genevieve is moving west-northwest at 16 mph, staying far offshore.
No watches or warnings for land are in effect for Genevieve.
Dangerous surf and strong rip currents may affect Mexico’s southwestern coast and Baja California.
Hurricane Fausto weakened to Category 1 with winds of 85 mph.
Fausto is 910 miles east of Hilo, Hawaii, moving west at 14 mph.
Fausto is expected to become a tropical storm but still could cause big waves in Hawaii.
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The Pentagon changed the way it counts U.S. military casualties in the Iran conflict by removing four soldiers killed recently from the official Iran war death toll. These four deaths and over 200 wounded were moved to a new category called “Overseas Operations,” causing confusion over how the Pentagon tracks the human cost of fighting with Iran.
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Four U.S. soldiers killed in recent fighting with Iran were removed from the official Iran war death toll.
These deaths and 207 wounded troops were placed in a new category, “Overseas Operations,” on the Pentagon’s casualty website.
The Pentagon’s Defense Casualty Analysis System is the official source for war casualties.
Pentagon officials said the changes result from data problems and are being fixed soon.
Fighting resumed despite a recent interim ceasefire deal.
Some deaths occurred from Iranian missile and drone attacks on U.S. bases in Jordan and Iraq.
President Donald Trump confirmed the total death count as 18 on his social media platform.
A U.S. official said the actual number of wounded troops is over 500, higher than the website count.
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Rescuers saved 46 people from a Vietnamese ship that sank in the South China Sea. The rescue was captured on video showing survivors being pulled from the water.
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A Vietnamese ship sank in the South China Sea.
46 people were rescued from the sunken vessel.
Rescuers used boats to pull survivors out of the water.
The rescue efforts were recorded on video.
The South China Sea is a busy and often disputed body of water.
The cause of the ship sinking was not mentioned.
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A man suspected of carrying out an attack at the Berlin Pride event was shot and killed by police after he attacked them with a knife. The attack involved a van driving into a crowd and a stabbing, resulting in one death and at least 29 injuries. German officials called it an Islamist terror attack linked to the suspect’s past criminal activity and radicalization.
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The suspect was Abdul Ballout, a 21-year-old German citizen with Lebanese roots.
Ballout drove a white van into people near Tiergarten park on Saturday night, killing one woman and injuring at least 29 others.
After the van attack, Ballout stabbed several people and was shot dead by police in Berlin's Spandau borough.
German Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt said the suspect had a history of crimes, radicalization, and ties to Islamist groups.
Ballout had traveled to Lebanon in 2025 intending to join Islamic State (IS) and was arrested and imprisoned briefly there.
He returned to Germany, was arrested and sentenced in 2025 for preparing a violent act but was on parole at the time of the attack.
Germany’s threat level was raised, and security advice was given to other regions.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz visited the attack site and promised to protect freedom and oppose terrorism.
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Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel accused the United States of committing genocide against Cuba through harsh economic actions, including an oil embargo that has caused power outages and shortages. He said the US aims to take control of Cuba, while relations between the two countries remain tense and diplomatic talks have stalled.
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President Diaz-Canel called US actions "genocide" during a Cuban Revolution anniversary rally.
The US imposed an oil embargo on Cuba starting January 29, causing daily blackouts over 20 hours.
The embargo has led to economic problems like reduced work hours, stopped industrial production, and shortages of water and medicine.
Many businesses and payment companies, including Visa, Mastercard, and Air Canada, have left Cuba amid the crisis.
President Trump has said he would “take over” Cuba, increasing tensions between the two governments.
A US State Department report recently accused Cuba of spying and influence operations against the US and Latin America.
Former Cuban leader Raul Castro was indicted by the US for murder related to a 1996 plane incident; Cuba denies the accusations.
Talks between the US and Cuba have mostly stopped, and Raul Castro was absent from the recent revolution rally.
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A car crash on the A38 road in Derby killed four people, including a baby. The crash happened late on Saturday night, and the driver was seriously hurt and arrested for dangerous driving.
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A red Hyundai car crashed into trees on the A38 between the A50 Toyota Island and the A516 in Derby.
The crash occurred around 11:00 PM on Saturday.
Four people died: two women (aged 18 and 30), one man (36), and a baby girl who died after being taken to hospital.
The driver, a 33-year-old man, suffered serious injuries and was taken to hospital.
The driver was arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving.
All involved were from Leeds in West Yorkshire.
The road was closed for several hours but reopened after emergency services finished work.
Police asked anyone who saw the crash or has dashcam footage to contact them.
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu plans to speak at the United Nations in New York City despite an International Criminal Court arrest warrant and opposition from New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani. Mamdani has said Netanyahu should be arrested if he visits, but Netanyahu dismissed these comments and criticized Mamdani during a Fox News interview.
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Netanyahu intends to speak at the UN in New York City despite an ICC arrest warrant against him.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani has publicly said Netanyahu is not welcome and should be arrested if he visits.
The ICC issued arrest warrants for Netanyahu and a former Israeli Defense Minister in November 2024 for alleged war crimes in Gaza.
Polls show mixed or unfavorable views of Netanyahu among Jewish adults in the U.S., with some more supportive of Mamdani.
Mamdani supports Palestinian rights and is critical of Israel, which has led to strong criticism from pro-Israel groups.
There has been a shift in U.S. public opinion with growing calls to rethink U.S. support for Israel and its policies.
Netanyahu called any future Iranian attacks on Israel a "terrible mistake."
A recent U.S. poll found 46% believe Netanyahu should be arrested, while 28% disagree.
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Israeli settlers set fire to two mosques in different places in the occupied West Bank. The attacks caused major damage and included racist graffiti. Palestinian officials report that at least 45 mosques have been vandalized or burned by settlers since 2025.
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Two mosques were burned by Israeli settlers in separate attacks in the West Bank.
The fires caused significant damage to the mosques.
Racist graffiti was found at the scenes of the attacks.
Palestinian officials say these attacks are part of a pattern since 2025.
At least 45 mosques have been vandalized or burned by settlers in this period.
The West Bank is an area under Israeli occupation where Palestinian communities live.
These attacks increase tensions between Israeli settlers and Palestinians.
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The US has paused attacks on Iran for the second night after military leaders advised President Trump to stop bombing. Diplomatic talks are ongoing to avoid a full-scale war, while Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu plans to meet with Trump to discuss the situation.
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The US stopped strikes on Iran following advice from top military officials.
President Trump is considering both military and diplomatic steps in the conflict with Iran.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will visit the White House and supports continued US strikes against Iran.
Iran has paused its retaliatory attacks on US allies in the region.
US military leaders say the bombing campaign has nearly used all available targets and munitions.
Diplomatic negotiations involving Iran, Oman, and the US aim to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a key route for global oil transport.
US officials warned President Trump about the risks of renewing military action in Iran.
Trump said he is prepared for all options but hopes for a diplomatic solution.
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Senator John Kennedy said President Donald Trump supports daily attacks on Iran and wants to keep pressure on the country. Kennedy also suggested continuing a blockade to cut off supplies to Iran.
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Senator John Kennedy spoke about Iran and U.S. actions on CBS News’s “Face the Nation.”
Kennedy stated that President Trump likes daily strikes on Iranian targets.
The strikes had paused over the weekend after nearly two weeks of attacks.
Kennedy suggested maintaining a blockade to starve Iran of resources.
He used a phrase about “killing a few chickens to scare the monkeys” to describe the strategy.
The focus is on pushing Iran to change its behavior through pressure and military actions.
Kennedy’s comments reflect support for a hard line on Iran’s infrastructure.
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Senator John Kennedy, a Republican, expressed discomfort with President Donald Trump’s new civilian nuclear deal with Saudi Arabia, mainly due to concerns about timing. The deal requires Saudi Arabia to normalize relations with Israel before proceeding and is now under review by Congress.
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Senator John Kennedy said he is not comfortable with the Saudi nuclear deal "right now."
The deal was announced by President Donald Trump and aims to create civilian nuclear cooperation with Saudi Arabia.
Trump added a condition that Saudi Arabia must normalize relations with Israel before the deal moves forward.
Kennedy worries the deal sends mixed messages because the U.S. is still involved in conflict with Iran over nuclear weapons issues.
Kennedy supports pressuring Iran through sanctions and military means but opposes a larger ground war.
The deal must pass congressional review before becoming official.
Supporters say it will strengthen ties with Saudi Arabia and help U.S. companies in Saudi's nuclear energy sector.
Critics worry Saudi Arabia could use the civilian program as a step toward developing nuclear weapons.
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Wildfires in central Spain have burned large areas and forced nearly 90,000 people to leave their homes. People displaced by the fires are staying in temporary shelters and face uncertainty about returning to their communities or what remains of their homes.
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New wildfires broke out in the Castellon province and spread rapidly near homes.
About 90,000 people in central Spain have evacuated due to large forest fires.
Fires have destroyed tens of thousands of hectares and damaged houses.
In southwest France, over 250,000 people have fled fires in the Bordeaux region.
The Spanish government declared a national fire emergency for the first time.
Many evacuees are staying in makeshift shelters, unsure when they can return home.
Some residents lost all their belongings and homes to the wildfires.
Firefighters continue working to control the spreading wildfires near Madrid and Toledo.
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Romania has shot down three drones over three days, with the latest drone intercepted on Sunday after it entered Romanian airspace. Romania summoned Russia’s ambassador to protest these repeated drone incursions, which raise concerns about Russia’s aggressive actions near NATO countries amid the war in Ukraine.
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Romania shot down a drone on Sunday after it entered the country’s airspace, following similar drone interceptions on Friday and Saturday.
Romania summoned Russia’s ambassador to protest “repeated violations” of its airspace.
The drone shot down on Friday was identified as a Shahed model used by Russia in its war against Ukraine.
These drone incidents are seen as tests of NATO and European Union defenses.
NATO officials condemned the drone violations and promised to defend member countries’ airspace.
Other Eastern European NATO countries, including the Baltic states, have reported similar incursions.
In late May, a drone struck an apartment building in Romania, injuring two people – the first such attack on a NATO country’s populated area.
Russia and Ukraine continue to use drones and missiles against each other, resulting in civilian casualties on both sides.
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Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa said that removing Syria from the US list of state sponsors of terrorism is important for the country's recovery. He believes that lifting economic sanctions alone will not help much unless Syria is also taken off this list, which he called outdated.
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Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa spoke to Al Jazeera.
He said removing Syria from the US terrorism list is necessary.
The terrorism list designation limits Syria’s ability to recover economically.
Lifting US economic sanctions alone is not enough, according to al-Sharaa.
Al-Sharaa described the current designation as outdated.
President Donald Trump made the decision to remove Syria from the terrorism list.
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The U.S. recently paused airstrikes against Iran to allow time for diplomatic talks. U.S. Ambassador Mike Waltz said President Donald Trump is supporting peace efforts while still sending more military resources to the region.
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The U.S. stopped strikes on Iran for two days after 13 days of continuous bombing following a ceasefire collapse in early July.
Iran also paused its attacks during this break in violence.
Talks between Iranian and Omani officials have been described as constructive.
Ambassador Mike Waltz praised Oman’s role in facilitating these discussions.
Waltz said the U.S. has enough weapons and is moving more military assets to the Middle East.
Recent reports show concerns within the Trump administration about running low on advanced weapons due to the fast pace of usage.
Most Americans feel uncertain or frustrated about the conflict, though they want to keep the Strait of Hormuz open and stop Iran’s nuclear threats.
Senators Bernie Sanders and John Kennedy expressed opposing views on how the U.S. should respond to Iran, with Sanders favoring diplomacy and Kennedy supporting continued pressure and limited military action.
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President Donald Trump has paused attacks on Iran for two nights to allow more time for diplomatic talks, according to the US ambassador to the UN. The pause follows weeks of military strikes and counterattacks between the US and Iran, amid ongoing negotiations over control of the Strait of Hormuz.
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President Trump has stopped attacks on Iran for two nights to support ongoing diplomatic efforts.
The pause comes after nearly two weeks of daily US strikes and Iranian retaliations, breaking a ceasefire from June.
The US ambassador said the president is keeping all military options open despite the pause.
Iran and Oman recently held talks about managing the strategic Strait of Hormuz, through which much of the world’s oil passes.
The ceasefire broke down after Iran attacked oil tankers in the strait on July 13, leading the US to resume airstrikes and naval blockades.
Iranian attacks on US bases killed four American soldiers, with US retaliation killing dozens, according to Iran’s health ministry.
The UK’s new Defence Secretary plans to meet the US counterpart to discuss securing freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz.
Oil prices recently rose above $100 per barrel due to concerns over the conflict affecting global energy supplies.
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