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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James Carville, a Democratic strategist, criticized three major U.S. TV networks—CNN, ABC, and NBC—for not broadcasting a speech by President Trump about election security. Carville believes the networks should have shown the speech in full because he thinks the president's mental health is worsening.
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James Carville is a Democratic political strategist.
President Trump gave a speech focused on election security.
CNN, ABC, and NBC chose not to air the speech live.
Carville called the decision a mistake by the networks.
He said the speech showed signs that President Trump’s mental state may be declining.
Carville wanted the media to provide full coverage of the speech.
The speech happened the night before Carville’s comments.
This criticism reflects ongoing debates about media coverage of President Trump.
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Boris Nadezhdin, a critic of President Vladimir Putin who opposed Russia's war in Ukraine, was found guilty of showing "extremist symbols." This conviction will stop him from running in Russia's parliamentary elections scheduled for September 2024. The case reflects the government’s effort to limit opposition voices ahead of the vote amid growing public dissatisfaction caused by fuel shortages and the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.
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Boris Nadezhdin was convicted for briefly showing a picture of Alexei Navalny in a 2023 online video.
Navalny was a jailed Russian opposition leader who died in February 2024.
Nadezhdin will not be allowed to run for parliament this year because of the conviction.
He previously tried to run for president in 2024 but was disqualified due to invalidated signatures.
The Kremlin’s ruling party aims to keep control of the parliament in the face of mild opposition.
Nadezhdin has been labeled a “foreign agent” by the Russian Justice Ministry, which restricts his political activity.
The Russian government has increased repression of dissent since the Ukraine war began in 2022.
Many critics, activists, and independent media have been jailed or forced to leave Russia because of these policies.
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President Donald Trump claimed that China interfered in the 2020 U.S. election by accessing millions of voter records and trying to help Joe Biden win. Some Republicans disagreed with Trump’s claims, saying there is no proof of election fraud and that election security needs better funding.
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President Trump said China hacked 220 million U.S. voter records, calling it the largest election data breach in history.
The Department of Homeland Security found about 278,000 noncitizens on voter rolls.
Trump alleged China tried to create illegal ballots for Biden in 2020 and accused the “deep state” of hiding this.
Trump’s speech supports the SAVE Act, which would require proof of citizenship to vote in federal elections.
Some Republicans, including former GOP election lawyer Ben Ginsberg, said there is no evidence of fraud and recommended more funding for election security.
Kentucky Representative Thomas Massie and others called Trump’s claims about voter data and fraud “absurd” and false.
Georgia’s Secretary of State praised the state’s checks on citizenship in voter registration.
The SAVE Act is stalled in the Senate and needs Democratic votes to move forward.
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A federal appeals court ruled that New Jersey’s ban on AR-15 rifles and high-capacity magazines breaks the Second Amendment right to bear arms. The 3rd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals decided this in a 10-5 vote, marking a significant win for gun rights supporters.
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The court struck down New Jersey’s ban on certain semi-automatic rifles known as AR-15s.
The ban on high-capacity magazines, which hold many bullets, was also invalidated.
The ruling was decided by a 10-5 vote in the 3rd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals.
The court said the bans violate the constitutional right to own guns under the Second Amendment.
This is one of the largest recent legal victories for gun rights advocates.
The decision may influence future cases and laws related to gun control.
The state of New Jersey will need to review and possibly change its gun laws following this ruling.
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A lawsuit claiming that an inmate's constitutional rights were violated at the Pima County Jail has been dismissed. The sheriff who led the case involving Nancy Guthrie won the dismissal of the $1.35 million lawsuit.
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The lawsuit was filed by an inmate at Pima County Jail.
The inmate claimed his constitutional rights were violated.
The amount sought in the lawsuit was $1.35 million.
The sheriff involved in the Nancy Guthrie case led the defense against the lawsuit.
The court dismissed the lawsuit, ruling in favor of the sheriff.
The case is connected to Nancy Guthrie, though specific details were not provided.
The dismissal means the inmate will not receive the alleged $1.35 million.
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Many Ukrainian soldiers are upset about the removal of Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov by President Zelensky. Soldiers and veterans admire Fedorov’s efforts to modernize Ukraine’s military and use new technology but feel frustrated by the decision and the old military leadership style.
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Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov was removed from his position by President Zelensky during a government reshuffle.
Soldiers and wounded veterans expressed anger and confusion about this decision.
Fedorov was known for promoting military innovation, especially the use of drones in combat.
Under Fedorov’s leadership, a system called "Army of Drones: Bonus" rewarded soldiers for destroying enemy targets.
Some soldiers feel the military leadership still follows old Soviet-style methods, which resist new ideas.
General Oleksandr Syrskyi is viewed by some as representing the old-fashioned military approach.
Protests have taken place in Ukraine in response to Fedorov’s removal, but soldiers at the front remain focused on fighting.
Soldiers are cautious about speaking openly on political matters because of military rules.
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Heavy rain and strong winds in central and southern Chile caused at least three deaths and forced hundreds of people to leave their homes. President Jose Antonio Kast traveled to one of the hardest-hit areas to check on the damage and the government's response.
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At least three people died due to storms in different parts of Chile, including Negrete, Temuco, and Santiago.
Hundreds of people have been displaced and are staying in shelters.
The Biobio region is one of the most affected areas.
Around 158 people are isolated by rising water, mainly in the Coquimbo region.
Schools in some parts of Chile closed on Friday because of the floods.
The state mining company Codelco stopped operations at its Andina mine due to bad weather.
About 257,000 people lost electricity, mostly in southern areas.
President Kast has promised government support for those impacted by the floods and is visiting affected regions.
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A study by Redfin found that better weather is the main reason Americans plan to move to another state. People care more about nicer weather than saving money on living costs when choosing where to live.
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Redfin conducted research on reasons for moving out of state.
The most important reason for moving is better weather.
Lower living costs are less influential than weather in these decisions.
The study focuses on Americans planning to move.
Weather includes factors like sunshine, temperature, and climate.
Moving decisions consider quality of life factors beyond just money.
The trend shows people prioritize comfort and environment in choosing where to live.
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House Republican leaders are planning to introduce a short-term funding bill to keep the government running until December 4. This move aims to prevent a government shutdown when the current funding ends on September 30.
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House Republicans are preparing a stopgap funding bill.
The bill would fund federal agencies through December 4.
The current funding ends on September 30, the fiscal year deadline.
The goal is to avoid a government shutdown.
The bill text has been made public by Republican leaders.
The vote on this measure is expected next week.
A government shutdown would happen if no funding deal is reached by the deadline.
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California Governor Gavin Newsom announced a $6.2 million contract with Baby2Baby to provide free diapers to new parents, claiming it was competitively bid. However, state records show the contract was awarded without competitive bidding, and CBS California found many similar no-bid exemptions in the state budget totaling over $1 billion.
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The Baby2Baby diaper contract is labeled "non-competitively bid" in California’s official records.
Governor Newsom publicly described the contract as having gone through a competitive bidding process, but state law requires true competitive bids or specific exemptions.
The diaper contract exemption was included in the state budget, waiving normal bidding rules, oversight, and public disclosure.
CBS California Investigates found over two dozen similar no-bid exemptions in the 2026 California state budget, totaling more than $1 billion.
Many of these no-bid contracts do not appear in the state's public no-bid contract database and lack third-party oversight.
Baby2Baby has received at least three no-bid state contracts; earlier ones were named in the budget but are not in the no-bid database.
Government grants to Baby2Baby show as a single $2.5 million item in its tax filings, with details kept private under federal rules.
The state replaced traditional diaper bank funding with this program but did not hold a competitive bid; instead, it issued a Request for Information that is not a formal bid solicitation.
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Andy Burnham has been officially named leader of the UK's Labour Party and is set to become prime minister next week. He promises to bring hope to the public, unify his party, and shift power from central government to local communities.
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Andy Burnham was declared leader of the British Labour Party on Friday.
He is the only candidate after the previous prime minister, Keir Starmer, resigned amid party rebellion.
Burnham secured nominations from 379 out of 403 Labour lawmakers in the House of Commons.
Burnham aims to restore hope and purpose to the government and end internal party conflicts.
He plans to transfer more political power from London to local cities and regions.
Burnham will become prime minister after winning a special election to enter Parliament.
Challenges Burnham faces include a weak economy, high living costs, and stretched public services.
He pledges to fix neglected political issues like social care access for the elderly and disabled.
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President Donald Trump gave a speech repeating claims about problems in the 2020 election, even though no new proof showed votes were changed. The White House shared documents about election security concerns but did not claim machines were hacked or votes switched. The speech aims to keep doubts about the election alive as the 2026 midterms approach.
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President Trump revived claims about the 2020 election during a primetime speech.
The speech repeated old allegations without new evidence of vote manipulation.
The White House released documents on election system vulnerabilities but did not allege vote hacking.
Psychologists call the effect of repetition making statements feel true the "illusory truth effect."
Courts rejected over 60 lawsuits challenging the 2020 election results.
The national intelligence agency found no proof that foreign actors changed votes or voting systems in 2020.
Election security remains a concern due to possible foreign influence and varied state voter-list rules.
Media outlets varied in coverage, with some cutting away and others airing the speech fully.
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Researchers in Japan developed a blood test that detects early-stage pancreatic cancer by measuring gene activity in immune cells. This test identified 90% of early cases, outperforming the current standard marker, which only detected 10%.
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Pancreatic cancer has one of the lowest survival rates, with a five-year survival rate around 13% in the U.S. and 8.5% in Japan.
Early-stage pancreatic cancer makes up only 2-3% of diagnoses because it is hard to detect before symptoms appear.
The new blood test measures gene activity in immune cells that change when pancreatic tumors are present.
This gene expression test detected 9 out of 10 early-stage pancreatic cancer cases in the study.
The standard tumor marker CA19-9 detected only 1 out of 10 early cases.
A combined test using both gene activity and CA19-9 detected 60% of cases with high accuracy.
Experts say the test is promising but needs validation in larger and more diverse groups of patients.
Early detection could increase chances for surgery and improve survival rates.
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President Donald Trump gave a primetime speech from the White House claiming the U.S. election system is broken and vulnerable. He repeated false ideas about the 2020 election and outlined federal actions to protect future elections, despite no evidence of widespread voting problems.
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President Trump delivered a televised address from the White House’s East Room about election integrity.
He stated the election system is so weak that no one can defend it.
Trump repeated false claims about the 2020 election being manipulated.
There is no proof that vote counts have been corrupted or manipulated.
He outlined steps the federal government will take to "protect" elections from non-existent threats.
Other presidents have used similar addresses only in times of real national crises or important announcements.
The article compares Trump’s speech to past presidents who used these addresses with seriousness and care.
Critics say Trump’s actions pose the biggest risk to election integrity rather than fixing it.
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Jeffrey Donaldson, former leader of Northern Ireland’s Democratic Unionist Party (DUP), plans to appeal his conviction for sexual offences against two children. He was found guilty of 18 offences dating from 1985 to 2008 and is awaiting sentencing in prison.
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Jeffrey Donaldson was convicted of 18 sexual offences involving two children.
The offences happened between 1985 and 2008.
Donaldson denies the charges, which include rape and indecent assault.
He was found guilty by a jury at Newry crown court last month.
Donaldson is currently held in Maghaberry prison, awaiting sentencing in September.
His legal team has filed papers to appeal the conviction with the court of appeal in Belfast.
His wife, Eleanor Donaldson, was found to have helped him but was deemed unfit for trial due to mental health reasons.
The DUP has launched a review into what party members knew about Donaldson’s behavior, and the Northern Ireland assembly is reviewing allegations from his time as a Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA).
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Germany will join a French nuclear military exercise for the first time this year to improve their shared defense strategy, said German Chancellor Friedrich Merz. This move is part of efforts to strengthen European security and cooperation, while Germany remains committed to NATO's nuclear protection.
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Germany’s military will take part in a French nuclear drill later this year.
The cooperation may lead to a new shared defense approach, but it is still early to decide.
This effort aims to increase European defense independence amid doubts about U.S. commitment to NATO.
Germany remains committed to NATO’s nuclear sharing and protection system.
U.S. nuclear bombs are stored in Germany as part of NATO’s defense setup.
France is the only European Union country with nuclear weapons since the UK left in 2020.
French and German warplanes recently conducted a joint refueling exercise as a sign of their cooperation.
France has invited several European countries, including Germany, to join its nuclear cooperation initiative.
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Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune visited Germany, where the two countries signed 30 agreements to strengthen business and energy ties. Algeria recently began exporting liquefied natural gas (LNG) to Germany for the first time, helping Europe reduce its dependence on Russian gas.
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President Tebboune received a formal welcome in Berlin and met with German leaders including Chancellor Friedrich Merz and President Frank-Walter Steinmeier.
Algeria’s state energy company Sonatrach shipped the first LNG tanker to Germany’s Wilhelmshaven terminal.
Germany and Algeria signed 30 agreements covering energy, green hydrogen, pharmaceuticals, manufacturing, and technology.
Algeria supplies about 18.5% of the EU’s natural gas imports, second after Norway.
The EU banned Russian gas imports starting March 2026 due to the war in Ukraine, increasing reliance on other suppliers like Algeria.
Algeria also has important raw materials including oil, natural gas, and rare earth elements.
Tebboune promised reliable gas deliveries to Germany and Europe amid disruptions affecting other suppliers like Qatar.
The US is forecasted to become the EU’s main gas supplier in 2026, overtaking Norway.
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The U.S. government announced new rules to shorten the length of visas for foreign journalists working in the country. Reporters from China will face even shorter visa times than others.
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The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) introduced the new visa rules.
The previous system, called “duration of status,” allowed visas to last as long as a journalist’s status was valid.
The new rules set fixed-term visa lengths instead of open-ended stays.
The new fixed-term visas last 240 days, which is much shorter than before.
Chinese journalists will have even shorter visa durations than other foreign reporters.
These changes aim to review and control the time foreign journalists can stay in the U.S. more strictly.
The policy affects all foreign journalists working in the United States.
The change was announced during President Donald Trump’s administration.
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