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The United States is celebrating its 250th anniversary with events on the National Mall, including the "Great American State Fair." President Donald Trump has added a political tone to these celebrations, which were originally intended to unite Americans.
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The U.S. is marking 250 years since its founding.
The "Great American State Fair" is one of the major events at the National Mall.
Many visitors have come to enjoy the fair in recent weeks.
President Trump has influenced the anniversary events to emphasize partisan, or political, points.
The original goal of the celebrations was to bring Americans together.
Reporters have noted a shift in the mood of events because of political involvement.
The anniversary is a significant national milestone.
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The United States carried out airstrikes against Iran for the second night in a row. These military actions followed comments made by President Donald Trump signaling a tough stance on Iran.
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The U.S. launched attacks on Iran on two consecutive nights.
The strikes were announced by U.S. Central Command on social media.
President Trump had publicly indicated a strong approach toward Iran before the attacks.
The attacks took place shortly after 4 p.m. EDT.
This marks an escalation in tensions between the U.S. and Iran.
The strikes are part of ongoing military and political pressure on Iran.
The U.S. government made no indication of plans to stop the attacks immediately.
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A man named Lorenzo Salgado Araujo was shot and killed by ICE agents in Houston while they were trying to arrest him. Officials say he tried to escape and used his car as a weapon, which caused an agent to shoot him. Family members and local leaders want a full investigation into the shooting.
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The shooting happened in Houston during an arrest attempt by ICE agents.
The man killed was named Lorenzo Salgado Araujo.
Federal officials said he tried to flee from the agents.
Officials claim he used his vehicle aggressively toward an officer.
An officer fired shots that fatally wounded Araujo.
Family members and local officials are demanding a full investigation.
The incident raises concerns about ICE enforcement actions.
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Patrick Dempsey, an actor from Maine known for his role on "Grey’s Anatomy," announced he will not run for the U.S. Senate. He decided against entering politics despite encouragement from Democrats in Maine and across the country.
Key Facts
Patrick Dempsey is from Lewiston, Maine.
He is famous for acting on the TV show "Grey’s Anatomy."
Some Democrats wanted him to run for U.S. Senate in Maine.
He publicly announced that he will not run for the Senate seat.
The announcement was made on a Tuesday.
This decision ends speculation about his possible political career.
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Ken Griffin, a major Republican donor, said privately that he would support Secretary of State Marco Rubio over Vice President JD Vance in a possible 2028 Republican presidential primary. Griffin has given large donations to Republican candidates and has shown a preference for Rubio, though Rubio has said he would back Vance if Vance runs.
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Ken Griffin is a wealthy Republican donor who gave over $100 million in the 2024 election cycle.
At a private conference, Griffin said he would support Marco Rubio over JD Vance for the 2028 GOP presidential primary.
Griffin has previously backed Rubio, including during Rubio’s 2016 presidential run.
Rubio has said he would support Vance if Vance runs in 2028.
Griffin has criticized President Trump in the past and did not donate to him in the 2024 primary.
Griffin supported Nikki Haley instead of Trump in the 2024 GOP primary.
Griffin has tried to improve relations with President Trump, attending a White House dinner in 2025.
During Trump’s 2024 VP search, Griffin reportedly advised Trump against picking JD Vance as running mate.
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Lawmakers in Washington want a full investigation after an ICE officer shot and killed a Mexican immigrant in Houston during a vehicle stop. The ICE agency said the stop was part of a special operation, but the driver, Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, did not comply.
Key Facts
An ICE officer fatally shot Lorenzo Salgado Araujo in Houston, Texas.
The incident happened during a vehicle stop by ICE officers.
ICE said the stop was part of a targeted law enforcement operation.
Lorenzo Salgado Araujo did not follow the officers’ commands.
Lawmakers on Capitol Hill are demanding answers about the shooting.
The investigation is being requested to understand the details and circumstances.
The shooting has raised concerns among lawmakers about ICE’s use of force.
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Two Democratic candidates, Dr. Abdul El-Sayed and Haley Stevens, competed in a heated debate for the Michigan Senate primary. The debate showed a clear split between progressive and moderate views within the party.
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The debate took place in Michigan during the Democratic Senate primary.
Dr. Abdul El-Sayed represents the progressive wing of the Democratic Party.
Haley Stevens is a moderate Democrat.
The discussion was tense and marked by strong disagreements.
CBS News correspondent Nikole Killion reported on the event.
The debate was broadcast and available through the CBS News app.
This is part of the process to select the Democratic candidate for the Senate seat in Michigan.
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Troy Jackson is a leading candidate to replace Maine Senate nominee Graham Platner if Platner withdraws amid sexual assault allegations. A new poll shows Jackson leading against Republican Senator Susan Collins, and Jackson supports an open process for choosing a new Democratic candidate.
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Graham Platner faces sexual assault allegations from a Maine resident, which he denies.
Platner is under pressure to leave the race for U.S. Senate in Maine.
Maine law allows a political party to replace a general-election nominee before July 13 if they withdraw.
Troy Jackson, a state senator and former ally of Platner, supports replacing Platner and believes he is the strongest candidate to continue progressive goals.
A recent poll shows Jackson leading Republican Senator Susan Collins with 49% support versus Collins’ 44%.
Jackson leads prediction markets as the favorite to win the Democratic nomination if Platner exits.
Jackson calls for a transparent, statewide process allowing registered Democrats to help select the new nominee.
The Senate race in Maine is seen as crucial for Democrats aiming to gain control of the U.S. Senate in the November election.
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The Trump administration has been firing more immigration judges while changing the immigration court system. These courts are part of the Department of Justice, so judges report to the same administration that sets the immigration rules.
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The Trump administration is removing more immigration judges.
The goal is to change how immigration courts work.
Immigration courts handle cases about deportations.
These courts are run by the Department of Justice.
Judges answer to the administration in charge of immigration policies.
Holly D'Andre is the head of the National Association of Immigration Judges.
The judge group finds these firings and policy changes upsetting.
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The U.S. government announced new military strikes on Iran following President Donald Trump's declaration that a ceasefire has ended. Separately, a family in Mississippi is seeking information after their missing teenager was found dead.
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The United States has launched new strikes targeting Iran.
President Donald Trump announced that the ceasefire with Iran is over.
A teenager went missing in Mississippi and was later found dead.
The family of the missing teen is asking for answers about the situation.
These events were reported on the CBS Evening News broadcast on July 8.
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The California DMV is requiring over 11,000 drivers to retake their written license exams within 30 days after finding unspecified problems in their original test results. The DMV says these issues are not caused by artificial intelligence or technical errors, but has not given detailed reasons for the test failures.
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More than 11,000 California drivers must retake the written driving test or risk losing their licenses.
The affected tests were taken between July 2025 and April 2026.
The DMV reported "irregularities" in the original test results but did not explain what exactly went wrong.
The DMV stated these irregularities are not related to AI or technical problems with their system.
Drivers received letters stating their tests did not meet state testing requirements.
California uses an online remote proctoring system called MVProctor, provided by Proctortrack, to monitor the tests.
MVProctor includes identity checks and behavior monitoring to spot rule violations during remote testing.
Some drivers say they were not informed clearly why their tests were flagged and suspect technical issues.
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Rising living costs in the United States are making it harder for people to pay their bills. Many older Americans who had retired are now returning to work to manage their expenses.
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The cost of living in the U.S. is increasing.
This rise affects many people, especially older adults.
Retired Americans are choosing to work again because of financial pressure.
The trend is called "unretiring."
Paul Solman reported on this situation.
Older workers face new challenges when re-entering the job market.
The change reflects economic challenges for retirees.
Returning to work helps retirees cover their daily expenses.
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A federal task force member shot and killed a person in a Memphis hotel while serving a drug warrant. This is the second fatal shooting involving the Memphis Safe Task Force in four days. The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation is looking into both shootings.
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A federal agent shot a person at a Memphis hotel on July 8, 2026, during a drug warrant service.
The suspect did not open the hotel room door and was killed after allegedly pointing a gun at law enforcement.
No officers were injured in the shooting.
The Memphis Safe Task Force includes DEA agents, U.S. Marshals, Tennessee National Guard troops, and local police officers.
The task force was created last year by President Donald Trump to address crime in certain cities.
Two National Guard members fatally shot a 20-year-old man during a downtown pursuit in Memphis four days earlier.
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation is investigating both shootings and will share findings with the district attorney.
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Canada’s Prime Minister Mark Carney visited Saudi Arabia, marking the first trip by a Canadian leader to the kingdom in 26 years. The visit aims to strengthen economic ties and diversify trade beyond Canada’s reliance on the United States. Carney plans to meet Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and participate in investment discussions.
Key Facts
Mark Carney is the Prime Minister of Canada as of 2026.
This is the first visit by a Canadian leader to Saudi Arabia in 26 years.
Canada wants to reduce its economic dependence on the United States.
Carney will meet with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, the kingdom’s main leader.
Canada and Saudi Arabia restored full diplomatic ties in 2023 after a dispute that began in 2018.
The 2018 dispute started after Canada criticized Saudi Arabia’s human rights record.
Saudi Arabia had cut off trade and expelled diplomats during the diplomatic rift.
Saudi Arabia aims to attract foreign investment to diversify its economy beyond oil.
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Patrick Dempsey, the actor known for "Grey's Anatomy," said he will not run for the U.S. Senate seat in Maine. This ends rumors that he might replace Democratic nominee Graham Platner, who is reconsidering his campaign after a sexual assault accusation.
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Patrick Dempsey denied plans to run for Maine’s Senate seat.
Democrat Graham Platner has paused his campaign after being accused of sexual assault, which he denies.
Platner was the Democratic nominee and intended to challenge Republican Senator Susan Collins.
Dempsey wrote an editorial saying he does not want to serve in Congress but supports meaningful change in housing, healthcare, and education.
Dempsey did not endorse any current candidates to replace Platner.
He called for integrity and a new way of governing.
Dempsey grew up in Maine and founded a cancer support center there.
The Senate race remains uncertain as Democrats look for a replacement candidate.
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Meta will spend over $9.1 billion to build its first AI data center in Canada, located in Alberta. The center will be the largest outside the U.S. and will be powered by a natural gas plant planned to start operating in 2030.
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Meta owns Facebook and Instagram.
The new data center will be in Sturgeon County, Alberta.
It will be Meta’s biggest AI data center outside the United States.
The power for the center will come from a natural gas plant developed by several companies including Pembina Pipeline.
Alberta aims to attract data centers by allowing companies to build their own power sources.
The data center will use a cooling system that does not use local water sources.
Meta will also spend $42 million to improve local roads and water systems.
The natural gas power plant is planned to begin operations in the second half of 2030.
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President Donald Trump said the ceasefire with Iran is over and warned of more U.S. military attacks after new Iranian strikes on ships near the Strait of Hormuz. Despite the threat of stronger action, the U.S. is still engaged in behind-the-scenes talks with regional leaders to try to save a peace agreement and avoid a wider conflict.
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President Trump announced that the ceasefire with Iran has ended.
He threatened more military strikes to stop Iranian attacks on oil and gas ships.
New U.S. attacks were carried out to reduce Iran’s ability to threaten shipping in the Strait of Hormuz.
Trump said the U.S. does not want a long war but plans to “finish the job.”
Diplomats from Pakistan, Qatar, Egypt, Turkey, and Saudi Arabia are working to save the ceasefire.
Iran and the U.S. accuse each other of violating parts of the agreement.
Nuclear talks are planned to try to create a lasting peace deal after an initial, temporary agreement.
Experts say negotiations are still ongoing despite President Trump’s statements.
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FIFA President Gianni Infantino is facing a complaint to the International Olympic Committee (IOC) ethics body for possibly breaking rules about political neutrality. This comes after U.S. President Donald Trump helped overturn a ban on U.S. soccer player Folarin Balogun, allowing him to play despite a red card.
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President Trump intervened to lift the suspension of U.S. soccer player Folarin Balogun after a red card.
FIFA allowed Balogun to play against Belgium, which is unusual in World Cup history.
A human rights group, FairSquare, is filing a complaint against Infantino for breaching political neutrality rules.
Infantino has been an IOC member since 2020, making him subject to its rules.
Infantino has close ties to President Trump and has supported Trump publicly.
FairSquare also filed a complaint with FIFA's ethics committee about Infantino in December, but no update has been given.
The Olympic body’s president confirmed watching the situation and may investigate if a complaint is filed.
The controversy arose partly because the World Cup is hosted by the U.S., Canada, and Mexico, and the U.S. will also host the 2028 Olympics.
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Oil prices increased by over 7% to reach their highest level in two weeks after President Donald Trump said the ceasefire with Iran had ended. Experts warn that if fighting in the region continues for a long time, oil prices could rise even faster than during the previous Iran conflict.
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Oil prices rose more than 7% following President Trump’s statement about the Iran ceasefire ending.
The recent price increase brought oil to a two-week high.
Joseph Majkut, an expert on energy security, commented on the situation.
Continued conflict in Iran could lead to faster and larger increases in oil prices.
The price changes are linked to fears about supply disruptions from the Middle East.
President Trump’s announcement directly affected global oil markets.
The situation is being closely monitored because oil is a key resource for many countries.
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Starbucks will start paying its baristas to create TikTok videos that promote the company. Baristas can earn a share of the advertising money if their videos are approved by Starbucks, beginning this summer.
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Starbucks plans to pay baristas for making TikTok videos.
The videos must be approved by Starbucks to qualify for payment.
Payments come as a share of the ad revenue generated by the videos.
This program will start in the summer of 2026.
The initiative aims to engage baristas in promoting the brand on social media.
TikTok is a popular video-sharing platform used for marketing and entertainment.
Starbucks is exploring new ways to connect with customers through digital content.
This effort reflects a growing trend of companies using employee-created content for promotion.
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