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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The New York City Police Department is looking into two stabbings on the Upper West Side as possible hate crimes. An Asian man and a Jewish man were hurt in separate attacks and taken to the hospital for treatment.
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Two stabbings happened on the Upper West Side of New York City.
The victims were an Asian man and a Jewish man.
Police are treating these attacks as possible hate crimes.
Both men were taken to Mount Sinai-St. Luke’s Hospital.
The incidents occurred around midday on the same day.
The NYPD is actively investigating the cases.
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Senator Jon Ossoff’s chances of winning the 2028 Democratic presidential nomination have recently increased, surpassing Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez in prediction markets. Although Ossoff says he is focused on his 2024 Senate reelection bid in Georgia and not running for president, early polls and market predictions show shifting support among possible candidates.
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Prediction markets recently gave Ossoff a 16% chance to win the 2028 Democratic nomination, higher than Ocasio-Cortez’s 14%.
California Governor Gavin Newsom leads prediction markets with a 20% chance.
Ossoff’s chances rose from less than 4% at the start of 2024 to 16% recently.
Emerson College poll shows Buttigieg leading with 19%, Newsom at 17%, and both Ossoff and Ocasio-Cortez at 13%.
Another poll showed Kamala Harris leading with 28%, but it did not include Ossoff as an option.
Ossoff has publicly stated he is not interested in running for president in 2028.
He is currently focused on winning reelection in the swing state of Georgia, where his race is rated Lean Democrat.
Prediction markets and polls are early indicators that help donors and voters decide who might be a strong candidate in the future.
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The Education Department has ended a rule that allowed them to use statistics showing unequal outcomes as proof of discrimination in schools. This change stops the use of data showing that some groups of students may be affected unfairly during civil rights investigations.
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The Education Department removed a policy used since 1979.
The policy allowed the use of statistical differences to show discrimination in schools.
The change affects how the Office for Civil Rights investigates civil rights complaints in education.
The policy was ended immediately on Thursday.
The previous rule helped identify if certain groups of students were treated unfairly based on data.
This change could affect how schools are monitored for discrimination.
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President Trump’s new tariffs on imported goods from 60 countries face a legal challenge from two small businesses. These businesses are represented by lawyers who previously helped overturn Trump’s earlier tariffs at the Supreme Court.
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The new tariffs add between 10% and 12.5% extra cost on imports.
They apply to goods from 60 different trading partners.
Two small businesses have filed a lawsuit against these tariffs.
The businesses are using part of the legal team that won the Supreme Court case against previous Trump tariffs.
This is the Trump administration’s latest attempt to raise tariffs without broader approval.
The legal challenge was filed on a Friday.
Tariffs are taxes that make imported products more expensive to protect local industries or influence trade.
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Tony Romo, former Dallas Cowboys quarterback and current CBS Sports NFL analyst, was arrested in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on suspicion of driving while intoxicated. He was stopped by police, failed a sobriety test, booked at the county jail, and released the same night. Romo has a court date set for September 21.
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Tony Romo was arrested on suspicion of driving while intoxicated (OWI) in Milwaukee.
He was pulled over at about 6 p.m. while driving south on Interstate 43 near downtown Milwaukee.
Romo performed poorly on a field sobriety test, which led to his arrest.
He was taken to the Milwaukee County Jail and released around 11 p.m. the same day.
Romo is originally from Burlington, Wisconsin, near Milwaukee.
CBS Sports, Romo’s employer, declined to comment on the arrest.
The Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office said the case is still under investigation.
Romo’s court hearing is scheduled for September 21 at 8:30 a.m.
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President Donald Trump’s recent decisions have led to higher gas prices and new tariffs on many countries, which are causing concern among Republican voters just months before the midterm elections. Some Republican lawmakers are publicly and privately expressing worry about the impact of the war with Iran and rising costs.
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Gas prices in the U.S. rose above $4 per gallon after fighting between the U.S. and Iran intensified.
Oil prices moved toward $100 a barrel, reversing weeks of lower prices.
After a temporary 10% global tariff expired, new tariffs ranging from 10% to 12.5% were placed on imports from 60 countries.
The new tariffs affect countries responsible for over 99% of U.S. imports.
Some Republican voters increasingly blame President Trump for high prices.
Several Republican senators and House members want to end the war with Iran.
Polls show many Americans disapprove of Trump’s handling of the economy and find groceries unaffordable.
Republican leaders worry that high prices could hurt their party’s chances in the upcoming midterm elections.
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A committee organized by the FDA, influenced by Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., voted to remove restrictions on making certain peptides for human use. This decision came despite little evidence about the safety and effectiveness of these peptides.
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The FDA committee voted to recommend lifting limits on four peptides, with votes on three more pending.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. played a key role in shaping the committee and its decision.
Peptides are short chains of amino acids, smaller than proteins, and can have various effects on the body.
Many peptides lack thorough safety and effectiveness testing, especially in humans.
The FDA had previously banned manufacture of these peptides by compounding pharmacies.
Kennedy added new members to the advisory group who have business interests in these peptides.
The former members of the advisory board mostly voted against removing the restrictions.
The FDA is not required to follow the committee’s recommendation and may choose to reject it.
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The United States has reported more measles cases in 2026 than in any year since 1991, surpassing last year’s record before the year ended. The rise in infections is linked to lower vaccination rates and large outbreaks in several states, raising concerns about losing the country’s measles-free status.
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The US has recorded 2,318 measles cases in 2026, beating last year’s total of 2,289 cases with five months left to go.
2026 is the worst year for measles in the US since 1991.
Major outbreaks have occurred in South Carolina, Utah, and Arizona, with several other states also affected.
The US eliminated local measles transmission in 2000 by keeping vaccination rates high, but rates have dropped below the 95% needed to prevent outbreaks.
True infection numbers may be higher since not everyone with measles seeks medical care.
Increasing vaccination rates nationwide is needed to stop the surge, but current health leadership has downplayed vaccine importance.
The American Academy of Pediatrics called the measles rise an avoidable crisis that harms children the most.
Cuts to US public health programs and staffing have weakened the country’s ability to manage disease outbreaks.
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Yatta Bandz is a singer and rapper from the Bay Area who began making music as a child influenced by his father. He gained attention by sharing songs on TikTok and creates music that talks about pain and love in a way many people can relate to.
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Yatta Bandz is 24 years old and from the Bay Area.
His father was a rapper and introduced him to music studios.
He started by rapping over popular R&B songs and learned how melodies help tell stories.
In 2020, Yatta posted a song on TikTok that quickly gained many listeners.
He often shares new songs with his father to get advice before releasing them.
His music focuses on themes like heartbreak, resilience, and healing.
Yatta believes emotions in his songs connect with people who feel alone.
He feels a responsibility because listeners say his music helps them through hard times.
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President Donald Trump announced that the United States will investigate the European Union over fines imposed on major American tech companies like Google. He also threatened to impose new tariffs on the EU as a response to these fines, saying the US will not allow Europe to unfairly target US businesses.
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The European Commission fined Google €890 million (about $1 billion) for limiting competition.
President Trump plans to open a trade investigation into the EU’s treatment of US tech firms.
Trump threatened a "substantial tariff" against European imports in response to these fines.
He called on the EU to reverse these fines against companies including Apple, Meta, and Amazon.
Trump mentioned initiating a "301 investigation," a trade probe into unfair practices under US law.
The tariff threat follows recent US tariffs of 10% to 12.5% on 60 countries, including the EU, UK, and China.
Google said it has tried to follow Europe’s digital laws but welcomed US government support.
Before his 2024 election, President Trump said Apple CEO Tim Cook contacted him about EU fines.
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The U.S. business world often solves problems by merging companies or buying out smaller ones, especially family-owned businesses. This trend toward bigger companies may reduce competition, limit choices for consumers, and hurt communities. The rise of new technologies like artificial intelligence (AI) makes it more expensive for small businesses to compete, but the article argues that technology should help more businesses succeed independently, not fewer.
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More than 36 million small businesses make up 99.9% of U.S. businesses and employ about 46% of private-sector workers.
The U.S. economy depends heavily on independent, family-owned businesses.
Consolidation means companies merge or get bought out, reducing the number of independent businesses.
Consolidation can lead to fewer choices for consumers and less local decision-making.
Artificial intelligence and other tech advances require big investments that small businesses often can’t afford.
The author believes that technology should help more businesses compete, not push them out.
The current business culture often sees growth only by acquiring others or being acquired.
A new approach is needed to help businesses grow and compete without losing their independence.
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Ex-federal prosecutor Andrew Weissmann criticized House Judiciary Committee Chair Jim Jordan's suggestion that special counsel Jack Smith should face criminal charges. Weissmann said Jordan’s claim that Smith committed perjury is not supported by the letter Jordan referenced.
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Andrew Weissmann is a former federal prosecutor.
Jim Jordan is the Chair of the House Judiciary Committee and a Republican from Ohio.
Jordan recommended criminal charges against special counsel Jack Smith.
Weissmann called Jordan’s recommendation "preposterous," meaning completely unreasonable.
Weissmann said the letter Jordan used does not show that Smith committed perjury.
The discussion appeared in an interview on MSNOW with Jen Psaki.
Perjury means lying under oath, which Jordan accused Smith of doing.
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Federal health officials have identified a cyclospora outbreak linked to iceberg lettuce from central Mexico. The illness has spread to nine states, causing infections in thousands of people.
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The outbreak involves cyclospora, a parasite that causes intestinal illness.
The source is iceberg lettuce imported from central Mexico.
Nine states are affected: Illinois, Kansas, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky, and West Virginia.
Thousands of people in the Midwest and nearby areas have become sick.
Cyclospora infection causes symptoms like diarrhea and stomach cramps.
Federal officials are tracking the outbreak to stop further illness.
This is the largest known cyclospora outbreak in the U.S. tied to lettuce.
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President Donald Trump urged Senate Majority Leader John Thune to quickly address a budget plan passed by the House to fund the Iran war. Thune had previously said this plan would not pass in the Senate due to lack of support.
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President Trump wants Senate Majority Leader John Thune to act on a House budget resolution.
The budget plan is meant to provide funding related to the Iran war.
John Thune said the resolution likely will not get enough votes in the Senate.
Despite this, Trump urged Thune to move forward without delay.
This pressure comes as political tensions increase between Senate leaders and the President.
The Senate is expected to take a recess in August, making timing important.
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Andy Burnham, the UK Prime Minister, is considering exempting current care workers from tougher immigration rules to help the struggling social care sector. He plans to speed up reforms to create a National Care Service and is reviewing ways to support care workers, including possibly increasing funding for short-term care after hospital stays.
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The UK government plans to strengthen immigration rules, making it harder for migrants to gain settled status.
Andy Burnham wants to exempt existing care workers from these tougher immigration rules.
Burnham is accelerating a review of the social care system originally set to finish in 2028.
He has personal experience with social care through his father, who has Alzheimer’s.
The government aims to create a National Care Service before the next general election.
Care providers are struggling financially due to low contract payments from local authorities.
There is concern that stricter immigration rules will reduce the number of migrant care workers.
Burnham may increase funds like the Better Care Fund to support short-term care after hospital discharges.
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President Donald Trump's net approval rating has reached its highest point in nearly five months, according to a recent poll, despite ongoing challenges with the economy and inflation. The poll shows some improvement in public opinion, but concerns about economic issues and the war with Iran remain significant.
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President Trump's net approval rating is -6 percent, the best since early March.
His overall approval stands at 46 percent, with 52 percent disapproval in the RMG Research poll.
The economy and inflation remain major concerns for voters, and approval on these issues is low.
The war with Iran, ongoing for nearly five months, continues to affect public opinion and national security concerns.
Gas prices nationally have risen above $4 per gallon, increasing financial pressure on Americans.
The White House recently introduced new tariffs aimed at fighting forced labor and boosting U.S. trade policy.
Critics worry that tariffs might raise consumer prices further.
Poll results vary, with another survey showing 36 percent approval and 60 percent disapproval for President Trump.
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Many Americans are unhappy with both the Democratic and Republican parties, as recent polls show low approval ratings for both. Former Senator Joe Manchin is trying to give voters a new choice by supporting independent candidates through a group called the Independent Leadership Council ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.
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Polls show both major parties have low favorability ratings: Democrats at -17 points and Republicans at -19 points.
Joe Manchin served as a Democrat senator for West Virginia from 2010 to 2025 and became an independent in 2024.
Manchin is launching the Independent Leadership Council to back independent candidates who want to serve without joining a new party.
Some independent candidates gaining attention in 2026 elections include Kevin Kiley, Seth Bodnar, Michael Bridgford, Dan Osborn, Todd Achilles, Rick Bennett, and Bill Hill.
Historically, independent candidates have a hard time winning in U.S. elections because of the first-past-the-post system, where the candidate with the most votes wins even without a majority.
Senator Bernie Sanders and Senator Angus King are examples of successful independents who caucus with Democrats.
Recent polls surveyed over 1,500 adults and show independents tend to favor Democrats slightly more than Republicans but still have low overall approval for both.
Political experts say that although voters like the idea of independents, they often choose major party candidates on election day due to the low chance of an independent winning.
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President Trump announced an immediate investigation into the European Union’s trade practices following large fines against major U.S. tech companies. He said the EU’s actions are unfair to American companies and taxpayers and indicated tariffs against the EU could follow.
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President Trump is starting an investigation under Section 301 of the Trade Act targeting the EU’s treatment of U.S. tech firms.
The European Union fined Google €890 million ($1 billion) for breaking antitrust rules related to its app store and search engine.
Other U.S. tech companies fined by the EU include Apple, Meta (Facebook and Instagram), and Amazon.
Section 301 allows the U.S. to impose tariffs or penalties if trade practices are found unfair or discriminatory.
President Trump threatened a "substantial tariff" on the EU in response to the fines.
The Trump administration used Section 301 before to investigate countries like Brazil, India, and Japan over trade issues.
Recently, tariffs ranging from 10% to 12.5% were applied to products from 60 trading partners accused of allowing forced labor.
Tariffs are a key part of President Trump’s economic policy, especially after the Supreme Court blocked broad tariffs based on emergency powers.
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Member states of the International Criminal Court (ICC) have voted to remove Karim Khan from his role as prosecutor. The decision follows sexual misconduct allegations against Khan and political tensions related to his investigations of Israeli and U.S. officials.
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The ICC has 125 member states, and a majority voted to dismiss Karim Khan as prosecutor.
Khan faced sexual harassment claims made by a junior staff member, who described inappropriate touching.
Khan denies any wrongdoing and his lawyers argue the dismissal process was unfair and without enough evidence.
The ICC previously suspended Khan based on a UN report and advice from judicial experts.
Khan led investigations into alleged war crimes involving Israeli and U.S. officials, including arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant.
The Trump administration imposed sanctions on Khan and ICC staff in response to these investigations and opposed the ICC’s work.
Khan’s removal starts the process to choose a new ICC prosecutor, but it won’t affect existing arrest warrants, which only ICC judges can cancel.
Some diplomats and officials see Khan’s removal as part of broader political pressure against the ICC.
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