President Donald Trump’s administration finalized new rules changing how the Endangered Species Act (ESA) works. The rules limit protections by focusing only on direct harm to animals, rather than damage to their habitats, drawing concern from environmental groups about risks to wildlife.
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The new rule narrows the definition of "harm" to mean only direct injury or death of protected animals, not harm to their habitats.
The Departments of the Interior and Commerce issued the change.
Interior Secretary Doug Burgum said the change would reduce government interference for landowners and businesses.
Critics say the change threatens species by allowing habitat destruction from development, mining, and energy projects.
Species likely impacted include northern spotted owls, Florida manatees, Florida panthers, monarch butterflies, wolverines, and Atlantic salmon.
The ESA has helped save species like bald eagles by protecting their habitats.
The Trump administration argues the rule respects recent Supreme Court limitations on federal agency power.
Environmentalists are preparing legal challenges against the new rule, saying it risks extinction for many species.
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A US woman named Jamey Carney was found dead in her home in Killarney, Ireland. Her boyfriend, Ahmad Al-Saqar, flew to Turkey shortly after she was found, and Irish police are investigating her death as a murder.
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Jamey Carney was a 43-year-old US woman living in Killarney, Ireland.
Her body was found at her home on July 7.
Irish police are treating the case as a murder investigation.
Ahmad Al-Saqar, her 28-year-old partner, left Ireland for Turkey early on July 7.
Police describe Al-Saqar as a person of interest, but he has not been charged or named a suspect.
The investigation involves several Irish police units and international law enforcement partners.
The US State Department is assisting the victim’s family and confirmed Carney’s death.
Carney had lived in Ireland since 2021 with her daughter.
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Prince Harry visited a festival in the UK for children who lost parents in the military. He shared how he copes with grief by using family traditions, exercise, and talking about feelings.
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Prince Harry visited a charity festival in Warwickshire called Scotty's Little Soldiers.
The charity supports children and young people who have lost parents in the military.
Harry spoke about how he marks anniversaries of his mother Diana’s death and how he deals with grief.
He said he laughs with his dog, children, or by watching funny shows on hard days.
Harry recommends exercise and talking to others to handle stress and loss.
The visit was his last public event of a UK trip that included meeting King Charles and Queen Camilla.
Meghan Markle did not join him at public events during this trip due to a security disagreement.
Harry recently lost a High Court case about alleged unlawful information gathering by a newspaper publisher.
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Typhoon Bavi hit eastern China's Zhejiang province, causing strong winds and heavy rain. More than 1.7 million people were evacuated as the storm weakened while moving inland. The typhoon also caused deaths and damage in the Philippines, Taiwan, and southern Japan.
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Typhoon Bavi made landfall late Saturday in Zhejiang, eastern China, with winds of 144 kph (89 mph).
Chinese authorities evacuated over 1.7 million people and canceled hundreds of flights and some train services.
Bavi is the second typhoon to hit China in just over a week, following Typhoon Maysak on July 3.
The Philippines reported at least 17 deaths from landslides and floods linked to rains intensified by Bavi.
Taiwan evacuated more than 14,000 people and recorded over 110 injuries due to the typhoon’s impact.
Japanese southern islands faced high winds and waves, causing over 200 flight cancellations.
China issued an orange typhoon alert and a red rainstorm alert, the highest for rain this year.
The Chinese government allocated around $5.9 million for typhoon response and relief in Zhejiang and Fujian provinces.
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Nolan Wells, an 18-year-old Black man, was found dead on Horn Island, Mississippi, after visiting with three friends over the Fourth of July weekend. His family and lawyer are asking for information and want a full investigation into the circumstances of his death.
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Nolan Wells went missing on July 4 during a visit to Horn Island with three white friends.
His body was found on July 6 on the island’s northwest tip.
Wells's phone was found with one of the friends, not with his body.
Family lawyer Ben Crump and civil rights leader Rev Al Sharpton are involved in the investigation.
Social media has shared videos and timelines, but authorities have not verified them.
Investigators suspect drowning but have not finalized the cause of death.
The Jackson County Sheriff’s Office is actively investigating and asked the public for any eyewitness accounts or videos.
The case has brought up discussions about race and fairness in how missing persons cases involving Black people are handled.
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CBS Mornings Deals offers special discounts on various products that can make daily life easier. These deals are available through their website, cbsdeals.com.
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CBS Mornings Deals promotes discounted products.
The products aim to improve everyday lifestyle.
Customers can find these deals at cbsdeals.com.
CBS earns money (commissions) when people buy through their site.
The deals are presented during the CBS Mornings show.
Viewers are encouraged to visit the website to take advantage of the discounts.
The information is also accessible via the CBS News App.
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Dave Portnoy, founder of Barstool Sports, shares his story in a new memoir called "Cancel Me If You Can." He started Barstool as a small sports newspaper and built it into a media company focused on honest content and developing talent.
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Dave Portnoy began Barstool Sports as a free four-page sports newspaper after quitting a sales job.
Barstool Sports aims to be honest and authentic to its readers.
Portnoy compares Barstool Sports to "Saturday Night Live," focusing on finding and growing young talent, like Alex Cooper of the "Call Her Daddy" podcast.
The Barstool Fund helped more than 400 businesses during the coronavirus pandemic by providing financial support.
Portnoy has shown interest in politics, considering a run for New York City mayor and endorsing President Donald Trump.
He describes political engagement as a "civic duty" and follows politics closely.
His book is intended as a record of Barstool Sports' early days, and he does not plan to write another book.
Portnoy accepts that people who dislike him likely will not change their minds, and he aims to connect mainly with those who support him.
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More than 200 campers and staff were rescued by helicopter from a children’s camp in southeastern Missouri after heavy rainfall caused severe flooding. Several counties were affected, some experiencing record-level rain and floodwaters, leading to road closures and emergency response efforts.
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The Missouri National Guard used eight Black Hawk helicopters to airlift 202 campers and counselors from Camp Taum Sauk in Reynolds County.
Southeastern Missouri received 6 to 12 inches of rain, causing a rare, extreme rainfall event described as a 1-in-1,000-year event in some places.
Flooding impacted multiple counties including Crawford, Iron, Madison, Reynolds, and Wayne.
Campers near the Black River had to climb onto a building to escape floodwaters; the building collapsed, but they were rescued.
Three people were trapped on trees in Reynolds County and were rescued.
A woman in Crawford County is missing after a house was swept away by floodwaters.
Flash flood warnings were issued due to heavy, repeated thunderstorms.
Major roads were flooded or damaged, restricting travel and recovery efforts.
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Democratic strategist James Carville criticized progressive and insurgent Democrats for causing divisions within the party. He warned that these internal conflicts could hurt Democrats in upcoming elections, similar to what happened when President Donald Trump won in 2016.
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James Carville is a Democratic political strategist.
He spoke out against progressive and insurgent Democrats within the party.
Carville said party divisions can weaken Democrats in elections.
He referenced the 2016 election, when internal party conflicts helped President Donald Trump win.
Carville made these remarks during an interview at Politicon.
His comments focus on the impact of primary challengers on party unity before the midterm elections.
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President Donald Trump warned Iran that the U.S. missiles are ready if Iran tries to assassinate him. This statement was made while the U.S. and Iran are still talking to each other.
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President Trump issued a warning to Iran about potential assassination attempts.
He said the U.S. missiles are "locked and loaded," meaning ready to launch.
He threatened to "decimate and destroy" Iran if such an attempt happens.
The warning comes during ongoing negotiations between the U.S. and Iran.
The exact details of the negotiations were not included in the article.
The statement was reported by CBS News.
The situation reflects ongoing tension between the U.S. and Iran.
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New ratings and polling show Democrats gaining ground in governor races in Arizona, Ohio, Maine, and New Mexico ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. These changes could affect which party controls the states and their ability to set policies.
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Arizona’s Democratic Governor Katie Hobbs leads Republican Andy Biggs by about 5 to 7 points in polls.
Prediction markets give Democrats a 77% to 81% chance to win in Arizona.
Ohio’s governor race is very close, with polls showing a tie or a small lead for Democrat Amy Acton over Republican Vivek Ramaswamy.
Prediction markets slightly favor Republicans to keep Ohio’s governorship.
In Maine, Democratic candidates lead in polls of a multi-candidate race, with markets favoring a Democratic win.
In New Mexico, Democrat Deb Haaland leads primary polls and is favored to win the general election.
These gubernatorial races affect control of states, which influences laws on voting, healthcare, and taxes.
The 2026 midterms could shift state political power after many years of Republican control in legislatures.
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Nolan Wells, a teenage football player, was found dead on an island in Mississippi a few days after he went missing during a July Fourth outing. His parents are asking for information because they do not think he would have stayed on the island by himself.
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Nolan Wells was a teen football player.
He disappeared during a July Fourth outing.
His body was found on an island in Mississippi.
The discovery happened several days after he went missing.
Nolan’s parents want to know what happened to him.
They believe Nolan would not have stayed on the island by choice.
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Reid Rasner, an openly gay Republican running for Wyoming's U.S. House seat, has sued several Republican lawmakers for making false, harmful statements about him, including accusations of pedophilia. Rasner says these attacks are motivated by anti-gay bias and damage his personal and professional life.
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Reid Rasner is a gay Republican candidate in Wyoming running for the U.S. House.
He has filed five lawsuits against current and former Republican legislators for defamation and related claims.
The lawsuits accuse those lawmakers of spreading false, hateful claims, including calling Rasner a pedophile.
Rasner previously ran for U.S. Senate in Wyoming and lost in the Republican primary in 2024.
He spent $1.2 million of his own money on his current campaign.
Rasner’s lawsuits include a federal defamation case against Michael Leonard Cooley Jr., who made false allegations on social media.
Rasner says these attacks hurt his family, business, and reputation.
Rasner supports President Donald Trump and often speaks about fighting corrupt politics.
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The James Hunter Six, led by Grammy-nominated R&B artist James Hunter, performed the song "A Sure Thing" on CBS News Saturday Sessions. The performance is available to watch on the CBS News app and website.
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James Hunter is an R&B singer and songwriter.
He has been nominated for a Grammy Award.
The band is called The James Hunter Six.
They performed the song "A Sure Thing."
The performance aired on CBS News Saturday Sessions.
Viewers can watch it on the CBS News app or website.
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The James Hunter Six performed the song "Gun Shy" on CBS News Saturday Sessions. James Hunter is an R&B singer known for his strong voice and skill in writing songs.
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The performance was part of CBS News Saturday Sessions.
The song performed was called "Gun Shy."
James Hunter is nominated for a Grammy, a major music award.
He is an R&B artist, a genre of music.
He is recognized for his gritty, or rough and expressive, singing voice.
James Hunter is also known for writing songs.
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Cuba experienced a nationwide power outage on Friday, the second time this week. The country is facing a failing electricity system and fuel shortages, which are linked to a U.S. energy blockade.
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The blackout affected the entire island of Cuba.
This was the second islandwide power failure in one week.
Cuba has nearly 10 million residents.
The country’s power grid is old and in poor condition.
Fuel shortages are making the electricity problems worse.
The shortages are connected to a U.S. energy blockade.
The blackout impacts daily life and services across Cuba.
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Iran and the United States are exchanging strong statements about ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz while continuing talks through mediators. Both sides have shown anger and threats after recent attacks, but also appear to be working to avoid a larger conflict.
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Iran and the US disagree on what is happening with ships in the Strait of Hormuz.
Iranian leaders called for revenge for past conflicts involving the US and Israel.
Hardline groups in Iran oppose talks with the US, calling negotiations a betrayal.
President Trump said he believes Iran wants to kill him and promised a strong military response.
Trump announced the US military readiness to attack Iran for up to one year if needed.
Mediators from Qatar and Oman are trying to reduce tensions between Iran and the US.
Experts say the harsh words are partly for each country’s domestic audience, while diplomacy continues.
US officials say some Iranian hardliners may be trying to sabotage talks by attacking ships.
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Iran's supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, said he will seek revenge for the killing of his father and predecessor. This statement came shortly after President Donald Trump warned against any attempt to assassinate Mojtaba Khamenei.
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Mojtaba Khamenei is Iran's current supreme leader.
He promised to avenge the death of his father, who was the previous supreme leader.
His father was killed by the US and Israel.
President Donald Trump warned not to attempt to assassinate Mojtaba Khamenei.
The events highlight ongoing tension between Iran, the US, and Israel.
The announcement was made publicly on Saturday, November 7, 2026.
The conflict involves issues of political and military rivalry in the Middle East.
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Elon Musk’s father, Errol Musk, said that the family foundation took British far-right activist Tommy Robinson to Russia. During the visit, Robinson encouraged anti-migration protests in Britain and met with Russian business figures amid growing ties between Russia and far-right European groups.
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Tommy Robinson, a British far-right activist, was taken to Russia by Elon Musk’s family foundation, according to Errol Musk.
Robinson appeared in Moscow calling for protests in Britain after a knife attack in Belfast.
Errol Musk met Robinson in Russia and said they held meetings with Russian business leaders.
Robinson shared video of Russian ultra-nationalist rallies and praised Russia during this trip.
The visit happened when Russia has been seen building links with European far-right figures and hosting influencers like Andrew Tate.
British police seized Robinson’s phones after he returned from Russia.
Errol Musk holds pro-Russian views and believes Russia has certain advantages over the West.
Experts say Russia uses these connections with far-right groups to weaken western democracies.
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U.S. President Donald Trump and Iran's Supreme Leader traded threats amid ongoing conflict in the Middle East, as efforts to maintain a ceasefire deal struggle. Talks are continuing with mediation from Oman and Qatar, but tensions remain high over control and use of the Strait of Hormuz.
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President Trump threatened more missile attacks on Iran in response to threats against his life.
Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei said Iranians will continue to seek revenge for his father’s death.
The conflict intensified after attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz, a vital route for oil and gas trade.
Iran insists on controlling the strait and charges fees for ships passing through, opposing the global view of it as international waters.
The U.S. ended waivers allowing Iran to sell crude oil in U.S. dollars, citing Iran’s attacks on ships.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi traveled to Oman for talks, with Qatar also involved in mediation efforts.
The fighting and control over the strait have impacted global energy markets by causing oil price spikes.
Turkey’s Foreign Minister expressed hope that a solution could be reached soon between Iran and Oman.
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