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South Sudan is marking 15 years since its independence, but the country still faces many struggles. Despite a peace agreement signed in 2018, violence, poverty, and weak government services continue to affect the lives of many people.
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South Sudan became independent in 2011 after a long conflict with Sudan.
The country experienced a civil war from 2013 to 2018, causing hundreds of thousands of deaths.
A peace deal called the Revitalised Agreement (R-ARCSS) was signed in 2018 but has not been fully put into action.
Many people lack basic services like healthcare and clean water.
Violence, including local conflicts and attacks, continues across much of the country.
Women’s rights laws and quotas from the peace deal are not fully implemented.
Economic problems like inflation and unemployment are widespread.
Humanitarian groups face challenges including insecurity, flooding, and not enough funding to meet needs.
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Three brothers in Michigan ran a lemonade stand each summer. When the local health department told them they needed a permit, the brothers worked to change the law in the Michigan House.
Key Facts
Three brothers operated a lemonade stand in Michigan for three years.
The local health department said their lemonade stand needed a permit.
The brothers decided to challenge this rule.
Their efforts led to the Michigan House changing the law.
The story was reported by CBS News correspondent Tony Dokoupil.
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Maine Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner announced he is stopping his campaign after a woman accused him of sexual assault during their past relationship. Platner denied the accusation but said pressure from Democrats made continuing impossible. The Maine Democratic Party will choose a new candidate before the July 27 deadline.
Key Facts
Graham Platner is a Democratic candidate for the U.S. Senate in Maine.
A woman accused Platner of sexually assaulting her in 2021 during their past dating relationship.
Platner strongly denies the accusations, calling them false and politically motivated.
Due to the allegations and loss of support from Democratic leaders, Platner is suspending his Senate campaign.
He plans to officially withdraw from the race by the state deadline of Monday 5 p.m.
The Maine Democratic Party will hold a convention to pick a replacement candidate by July 27.
National Democrats, including Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer and Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, urged Platner to withdraw.
Some prominent Democrats withdrew their endorsements after the allegations surfaced.
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New video reveals that a toddler in Arizona was mistakenly declared dead by hospital staff. Hours later, hospital workers found the child was still alive in the morgue.
Key Facts
The incident happened in Arizona involving a toddler.
Hospital staff declared the child dead.
Hours after the declaration, morgue workers discovered the child was alive.
New video footage shows what happened during the event.
Police officers tried to inform the doctor about the situation.
The case raised questions about hospital procedures and communication.
CBS News reported and shared the new video and details.
The toddler's condition after being found alive is not specified in the article.
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Scientists from Macquarie University in Australia and Southern Medical University in China studied bees and found they show behaviors similar to emotions. This suggests bees may have more complex inner feelings than previously understood.
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The study is the first of its kind to explore emotion-like behaviors in bees.
Researchers observed bees acting in ways that resemble feelings seen in mammals.
The study was a collaboration between an Australian and a Chinese university.
This research challenges the idea that insects do not have inner emotional experiences.
The findings may change how people understand and treat bees and other insects.
The study was reported by the BBC’s Australia correspondent, Lana Lan.
Bees’ emotional behavior was observed through careful scientific methods.
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Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner from Maine has stopped his campaign after a former girlfriend accused him of sexual assault. Platner denies the allegation but said he is withdrawing from the race to allow the voters and party to decide the next steps.
Key Facts
Graham Platner, a Democrat running for Senate in Maine, suspended his campaign following sexual assault accusations.
The allegation came from Jenny Racicot, a former girlfriend, claiming Platner forced sex without consent five years ago.
Platner denied the claims and stated they are false in public statements.
Democratic leaders, including Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and Senators Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren, urged him to leave the race.
Platner was set to run against Republican Senator Susan Collins in the November election.
He had until July 13 to withdraw officially, allowing the Maine Democratic Party to select a replacement candidate by July 27.
Platner is an oyster farmer and military veteran with little prior political experience.
His campaign focused on opposing wealth inequality and criticizing Senator Collins.
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On Wednesday, powerful storms affected 30 million people across the United States from the Rocky Mountains to the Carolina Coast. At the same time, many western states faced extreme heat and firefighters worked to control about 36 large wildfires.
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Powerful storms hit parts of the U.S. from the Rockies to the East Coast.
Around 30 million Americans were affected by these storms.
Temperatures reached over 100 degrees Fahrenheit in some areas.
Nearly 36 large wildfires burned in western states.
Firefighters are actively working to control these wildfires.
Extreme heat added challenges to the situation.
Weather updates were reported by CBS News.
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A hot air balloon flew very low and hit a car in East Texas. A mother recorded the event while she was on her way to take a balloon ride with her son but decided not to go after seeing the incident.
Key Facts
The incident happened in East Texas.
A hot air balloon flew unusually low.
The balloon collided with a car.
A mother captured video of the event.
She was traveling to book a balloon ride with her son.
After seeing the crash, they decided not to take the ride.
The event was reported on July 8, 2026.
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The HBO Max drama "The Pitt" received 25 Emmy nominations, with 13 of them for its actors, a significant achievement for a new show. The cast includes many first-time nominees who portray doctors, nurses, and patients in a busy Pittsburgh emergency room.
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"The Pitt" got 25 Emmy nominations, 13 of which are for its actors.
In its first season, the show had 3 acting nominations and won all three.
Noah Wyle, Katherine LaNasa, and Shawn Hatosy were all nominated again this year.
The acting nominations include categories like best actor, supporting actress, supporting actor, and guest actor.
The show features characters dealing with serious issues, such as PTSD, addiction, and sexual assault.
Tal Anderson, an autistic actor, received her first Emmy nomination for her role as Becca King.
The cast expressed happiness about having many colleagues recognized during the awards.
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In the rural area of Guajes de Ayala, Mexico, cartel drones began bombing the community early in the morning, causing fear and damage. Despite warnings from residents about cartel threats, government forces focused on protecting major cities during the World Cup, leaving smaller areas vulnerable to violence.
Key Facts
The cartel La Nueva Familia Michoacana attacked Guajes de Ayala using drones carrying bombs.
Residents had warned Guerrero state police about rising cartel threats before the attacks.
Around 70 women, children, and elderly hid in an abandoned clinic during the violence.
Mexican government focused security on World Cup host cities like Mexico City and Guadalajara.
The World Cup ended without major problems in host cities, but violence grew elsewhere.
Mexican officials denied the attacks despite videos showing gunfire and smoke.
Security expert said World Cup protection pulled forces away from non-host regions.
Recent cartel violence also included deadly clashes in Sinaloa and bodies found in Chiapas.
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Graham Platner, an oyster farmer and Democratic candidate in Maine, ended his campaign for the U.S. Senate on Wednesday night. His withdrawal leaves the Democratic Party without a candidate to run against Senator Susan Collins in the upcoming election.
Key Facts
Graham Platner ran in the Democratic primary for the U.S. Senate seat in Maine.
He is known as an oyster farmer and ran on a populist platform.
Platner won the Democratic primary easily.
His campaign faced several controversies and scandals from his past.
He decided to quit the race on Wednesday night.
Senator Susan Collins is the Republican incumbent for the Maine Senate seat.
With Platner quitting, Democrats have no nominee to challenge Collins this fall.
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A judge in Utah is deciding if Tyler Robinson, age 23, should go to trial for the death of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. The judge is also considering whether to make public a recorded interview with Robinson’s former roommate and girlfriend.
Key Facts
The case involves Tyler Robinson, who is 23 years old.
He is suspected in the killing of Charlie Kirk, a conservative activist.
The judge is deciding if Robinson will face a trial.
There is a recorded interview with Robinson’s former roommate and romantic partner.
The judge is also considering whether this interview should be publicly released.
The events are taking place in Utah.
The news was reported by Carter Evans for CBS News.
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Andy Burnham is the only Labour MP who has announced he wants to be the next party leader after Sir Keir Starmer resigned. If no one else runs, Burnham could become prime minister around July 20, following a formal process with King Charles III.
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Labour MPs can nominate candidates for party leader from July 9 to 15.
Candidates need support from at least 81 Labour MPs out of 403 to stand.
They also need nominations from trade unions or local party groups.
Leadership hustings, where candidates answer questions, will be held on July 13.
If Burnham is unchallenged, he could be leader by July 17 and prime minister by July 20.
If another candidate appears, party members and union supporters will vote in August.
Burnham has said he will not call an early general election and will follow the 2024 manifesto.
The current UK Parliament was elected in July 2024, and the next general election is due by August 2029.
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An 18-year-old named Nolan Wells went missing after attending a party on a Mississippi island on July 4th. His family is seeking answers after his body was found.
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Nolan Wells is 18 years old.
He went missing on July 4th after going to a party on a Mississippi island.
He was with some friends at the party.
Wells did not return home after the event.
His body was later discovered.
The family is demanding information about what happened.
Local news reported the situation and investigation.
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Graham Platner, the Democratic nominee for the US Senate in Maine, has ended his campaign after a woman accused him of sexual assault. Platner denied the claim but chose to suspend his campaign due to political pressure and calls from Democratic leaders.
Key Facts
Graham Platner was the Democratic nominee for the US Senate seat in Maine.
He suspended his campaign following an allegation of sexual assault made by a woman who had dated him.
Platner denied the accusation, saying it was false and politically motivated.
The allegation led Democratic leaders, including Senate leader Chuck Schumer, to urge Platner to drop out.
The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee said it would stop spending money on Platner’s campaign if he did not withdraw.
Platner had faced previous controversies, including racist and sexist online posts and past relationship allegations.
He won the Democratic primary after Governor Janet Mills dropped out.
The Maine Senate race is important for Democrats who want to gain control of the US Senate, as Platner would face Republican incumbent Susan Collins.
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Iranian state media released video footage showing damage to the compound of the late Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei in Tehran. The footage was shared on the day of Khamenei’s burial, after he was killed during the start of a war between the US, Israel, and Iran.
Key Facts
Iranian state media showed video of damage at Ali Khamenei’s compound in Tehran.
Ali Khamenei was Iran’s Supreme Leader.
He died on the first day of a war involving the US, Israel, and Iran.
The footage was released on the day Khamenei was buried.
The video is said to be the first to show the damage to his compound.
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Millions of people gathered in Karbala, Iraq, to attend the funeral procession of Iran’s late supreme leader Ali Khamenei. This event is the sixth day of mourning and the last stop before his burial in Mashhad, Iran.
Key Facts
Ali Khamenei, Iran’s supreme leader, has passed away.
A funeral procession is taking place, with millions attending in Karbala, Iraq.
Karbala is considered a holy city for many Shia Muslims.
The procession in Karbala is the sixth day of funeral events.
The final burial will be in Mashhad, Khamenei’s hometown in Iran.
The funeral draws large crowds from different places, showing his influence in the region.
Khamenei was a key political and religious figure in Iran for many years.
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NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman flew private military jets over Washington, D.C., on July 4th despite the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) raising safety concerns. The jets were transferred to NASA’s control to bypass the FAA's denial, allowing the flyover to proceed during the America 250 celebrations with Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche as a passenger.
Key Facts
Jared Isaacman is the NASA Administrator and co-founder of a private military jet company, Draken International.
Isaacman sought FAA approval to fly four Northrop F-5 Tiger II fighter jets over the National Mall for July 4th celebrations.
The FAA denied the request because the fighter jets were considered high-risk to fly over crowded areas.
NASA reclassified the jets as government aircraft, which are not under FAA's operational control.
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche flew as a passenger in one of the jets.
The White House and NASA sponsored the flyover event.
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy was not involved in the FAA review or approval process.
Other invited guests originally planned to fly in the jets did not participate.
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The U.S. military carried out new attacks on Iran for the second night in a row, marking a serious increase in conflict. President Donald Trump said the ceasefire that was in place has ended.
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The U.S. military launched new strikes on Iran on Wednesday.
This is the second consecutive night of military actions.
The fighting represents the biggest escalation since peace talks started.
President Donald Trump declared that the ceasefire is over.
The events indicate a worsening of tensions between the U.S. and Iran.
The information was reported by CBS News journalist Ed O'Keefe.
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