Alan Dershowitz, who once defended Jeffrey Epstein, will be questioned by the House Oversight Committee on July 20. The interview will be officially recorded to gather information related to Epstein’s case.
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Alan Dershowitz was Jeffrey Epstein’s defense lawyer.
Epstein was a convicted sex offender.
Dershowitz helped Epstein get a plea deal in 2008.
The plea deal was controversial.
Dershowitz will be interviewed by the House Oversight Committee.
The interview is scheduled for July 20.
The session will be transcribed (officially recorded).
The questioning is part of a House investigation linked to Epstein.
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Firefighters in Los Angeles have been working for six days to put out a large fire at a warehouse. The fire remains active as crews continue efforts to control it.
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The fire started in a warehouse in Los Angeles.
Firefighters have been battling the fire for six days.
The fire is described as massive.
Efforts to control the fire are ongoing.
Local news reporter Tina Patel is covering the situation.
CBS News provides updates through their app and website.
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The Supreme Court restored the murder conviction of Pedro Hernandez for the disappearance and death of 6-year-old Etan Patz in 1979. This means the court confirmed that Hernandez was legally found guilty again after previous legal challenges.
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The case involves the 1979 disappearance of Etan Patz, who was 6 years old.
Pedro Hernandez was convicted of murdering Etan Patz.
The Supreme Court reinstated Hernandez’s murder conviction on Monday.
This decision confirms the conviction after it had been challenged or overturned before.
The case is notable due to the long time since the crime happened (over 40 years).
Etan Patz’s disappearance was a high-profile case that helped raise awareness about missing children.
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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth will provide a secret briefing to House Republicans about military funding goals. This comes as President Trump urges Congress to approve a $350 billion budget package for the Pentagon.
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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth will hold a classified briefing.
The briefing is for House Republican members.
It will take place during the Republican Study Committee’s weekly lunch.
President Trump is promoting a $350 billion spending plan for the Pentagon.
The briefing will focus on goals for military funding.
The event is scheduled for Wednesday.
The Republican Study Committee is a group of conservative House Republicans.
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At a news briefing in Mexico City, a duck named Merlín, dressed in a Mexico soccer jersey, became a surprising highlight. Merlín’s owner, street vendor Carla Gómez, introduced her family as examples of hardworking Mexicans while the duck sat nearby during President Claudia Sheinbaum’s report.
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Merlín is a duck dressed as Mexico’s unofficial World Cup mascot.
Carla Gómez, Merlín’s owner, sells water and soft drinks on the street.
Gómez introduced her family at the news briefing to represent working-class Mexicans.
Merlín “helps” the family’s business by following and supervising them.
The family feeds Merlín a special diet including small fish and crickets.
President Sheinbaum stopped taking questions to allow Merlín to be part of the event.
Some people criticized the president for focusing on Merlín while families of missing persons did not get to speak.
Wildlife groups warned that pets gaining fame might lead to people buying animals without proper care.
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UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer resigned on June 22, 2026, making him the seventh prime minister in just over ten years. Experts say this frequent change in leadership raises concerns about Britain's ability to govern effectively.
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Keir Starmer stepped down as UK Prime Minister on June 22, 2026.
Britain has had seven prime ministers within a little more than ten years.
Martin Farr, a British history expert, said rapid leadership changes are worrying.
Farr questions whether Britain can be governed well with so many prime ministers.
Andy Burnham is seen as the likely next prime minister after Starmer.
The resignation follows two years of Starmer’s time in power.
The political turnover is linked to ongoing challenges since the Brexit vote.
There is no immediate plan for a general election following the leadership change.
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The Archdiocese of Detroit is planning to stop weekend Masses at up to 90 churches because there are fewer people attending, fewer priests available, and financial problems. This is part of a two-year plan to adjust to these changes, with decisions expected in 2027. Similar changes are happening in Iowa due to the same issues.
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Mass attendance in the Archdiocese of Detroit dropped 40% from 231,076 in 2011 to 139,088 in 2024.
Detroit’s Catholic population decreased from about 1.5 million to around 900,000.
The Archdiocese added 32 more parishes to the list for possible Mass suspensions, totaling up to 90 affected churches.
Mass attendance is shrinking about 4% each year, and only 29% of church seats were filled in 2024.
Baptisms and marriages in the archdiocese have fallen by 60–70% and 40–50%, respectively, compared to past peaks.
There are more funerals than baptisms, marriages, and confirmations, reflecting an older Catholic population.
The archdiocese is facing a shortage of priests, with many pastors handling multiple roles beyond ministry.
The final reorganization plan will be announced in April 2027 and begin in July 2027.
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ABC is asking its viewers to support the network amid challenges from the Trump administration. The administration is questioning whether ABC’s daytime talk show “The View” qualifies as a genuine news program, leading ABC to launch a campaign defending itself and criticizing the Federal Communications Commission (FCC).
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ABC is seeking public support as it faces pressure from the Trump administration.
The Trump administration is questioning if “The View” is a real news program.
“The View” is a daytime talk show on ABC.
ABC has started an on-air campaign to promote “The View.”
The campaign also criticizes the Federal Communications Commission (FCC).
The FCC is a U.S. government agency that regulates broadcast communications.
The issue centers on how the show is classified and regulated.
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A U.S. Coast Guard MH-60 Jayhawk helicopter crashed near Sitka, Alaska. Rescue teams are responding, and the Coast Guard is focusing on the safety of its crew members while investigating what caused the crash.
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The helicopter involved is a Coast Guard MH-60 Jayhawk.
The crash happened near Sitka, Alaska, close to Juneau.
The helicopter is assigned to the Coast Guard Air Station Astoria.
The cause of the crash is not yet known.
Search and rescue crews are actively responding to the incident.
The Coast Guard has stated that the safety and rescue of the crew are the highest priority.
A formal investigation will follow to find out what happened.
The story is still developing, with updates expected.
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The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is looking into a near-miss incident between two commercial airplanes at Boston Logan International Airport. A Delta Air Lines plane had to stop its landing and go around because an American Airlines plane was taking off on a crossing runway.
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The incident happened on a Saturday at Boston Logan International Airport.
Delta Air Lines Flight 2351 was trying to land but had to abort the landing.
The Delta plane did a "go-around," which means it stopped landing and flew around to try again.
An American Airlines plane was taking off on a runway that crosses the Delta plane's landing path.
The FAA is investigating to understand why the close call occurred and to ensure safety.
No accidents or injuries were reported during this event.
The FAA oversees and regulates air traffic to keep flights safe.
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U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced that he will resign as the leader of the Labour Party and step down as the country's leader. This means he will no longer be Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.
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Keir Starmer is the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.
He leads the Labour Party, which is currently the ruling party.
Starmer announced on Monday that he will resign from both roles.
His resignation means a new leader will take over the Labour Party.
The new Labour leader will become the next Prime Minister of the U.K.
The announcement was reported by CBS News and the BBC.
Details on the timing or reason for his resignation were not provided in this report.
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China has imposed sanctions on 10 U.S. companies connected to the military. This action responds to new U.S. restrictions that prevent some top Chinese tech firms from working on American defense projects.
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China sanctioned 10 American companies linked to the military sector.
The sanctions are a response to U.S. rules limiting Chinese tech firms' involvement in U.S. defense contracts.
The U.S. recently barred some major Chinese technology companies from participating in defense-related work.
The announcement was made by Chinese officials in Beijing.
These measures are part of ongoing tensions between the U.S. and China over technology and national security.
China’s sanctions aim to counteract U.S. restrictions and protect its own interests.
The affected U.S. firms are involved in the defense industry.
The situation reflects broader conflicts between the two countries in trade and technology areas.
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Democrat Josh Turek is slightly ahead of Republican Ashley Hinson in a recent internal poll for the Iowa U.S. Senate race. The seat is open as Senator Joni Ernst is not running again, and the race is seen as a test of whether Democrats can compete in a state that has become more Republican in recent years.
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Josh Turek leads Ashley Hinson by 2 points in a recent internal poll.
The poll surveyed 1,000 likely voters in Iowa with a margin of error of ±3.1%.
Iowa supported President Donald Trump by a large margin in the 2024 election.
Ashley Hinson is a U.S. Representative who has held office since 2021 and is supported by President Trump.
Josh Turek is a state legislator and former Paralympic wheelchair basketball player.
Senator Joni Ernst, a Republican, is not seeking reelection.
Other polls show very close results between the two candidates.
Prediction markets currently favor Hinson to win the November election.
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Vice President JD Vance said that the first day of peace talks with Iran set a good base to try to end the conflict. Reporters from CBS News shared updates on the discussions.
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Vice President JD Vance participated in peace talks with Iran.
Vance described the first day of talks as having laid a good foundation.
The goal of the talks is to end the war.
CBS News reporters Natalie Brand and Courtney Kealy reported on the event.
Coverage is available via CBS News and their app.
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Iran and the United States are in talks to end nearly four months of conflict. Iran sees a recent agreement as a sign of its importance in regional security but remains cautious about the future, remembering past conflicts like the Iran-Iraq war that showed military gains need to be turned into diplomatic success quickly.
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Iran and the U.S. recently signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) after months of conflict.
Iran views the MoU as a new strategic position, affirming its role in regional and international security.
Iran has kept its main demands on the negotiating table during talks.
There is concern in Tehran about trusting any agreement, partly due to past experiences.
The article references the Iran-Iraq war (1980-1988) where Iran made gains but eventually had to settle for a ceasefire under unfavorable terms.
During the war, Iran controlled the Faw Peninsula for about 28 months but failed to convert that success into a diplomatic win immediately.
The history with the Iran-Iraq war influences Iran’s cautious approach to current negotiations.
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The Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool turned green with algae soon after President Donald Trump finished a renovation project to restore its blue color. Authorities are patrolling the area, and work continues to fix damage, including possible vandalism and algae problems, before the country’s 250th anniversary.
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President Trump spent over $14 million to renovate and coat the Reflecting Pool with a blue liner.
Shortly after completion, the pool developed a green algae bloom that covered the surface.
Pieces of the blue coating liner were seen floating in the pool, indicating damage.
National Guard and U.S. Park Police are patrolling the area to protect the site.
President Trump claims vandalism caused damage, including a large 300-foot gash and chemicals being illegally added.
Contractors and workers are using chemicals and ozone nanobubbles to fight the algae growth.
The administration plans to drain the pool again to repair the liner, though a fix timeline is unclear.
Algae has been a recurring issue at the pool for about 100 years, challenging past maintenance efforts.
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A shooting in Montreal caused three deaths: a police officer, a local resident, and the suspected attacker. Police are still handling the situation and have told people to avoid the area.
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Three people died in the Montreal shooting: one police officer, one civilian, and the suspected attacker.
Police describe the suspect as "armed and dangerous."
The shooting happened in the Cote-des-Neiges area of Montreal.
Police warned residents to stay inside for their safety.
Two police officers and one civilian were injured during the incident.
The police operation is ongoing, with more updates expected soon.
No motive for the shooting has been shared yet.
Authorities are investigating and managing the situation to prevent further harm.
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A federal judge stopped the Trump administration from creating a large database using Social Security numbers and other sensitive personal information. The judge ruled that the government did not follow legal rules and harmed Americans’ privacy and voting rights.
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U.S. District Judge Sparkle Sooknanan blocked the government from building a voter database with sensitive data.
The lawsuit was filed by the League of Women Voters and the Electronic Privacy Information Center (EPIC).
The database involved a program called SAVE, managed by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), which checks immigration status.
Under President Trump’s order, the SAVE system was expanded to mix Social Security data with DHS records.
This expanded system would let states verify citizenship and potentially remove voters from registration lists.
The judge ruled the government acted secretly and did not give proper public notice or privacy checks as required by law.
Judge Sooknanan was appointed by President Biden and is the first Trinidad-born woman to serve on the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia.
The ruling protects Americans’ privacy and the right to vote by stopping the data pooling before the 2026 U.S. midterm elections.
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AMD removed a security feature called Transparent Secure Memory Encryption (TSME) from some of its consumer Ryzen processors without telling users. After customers complained, AMD decided to bring back the feature in a BIOS update expected in July.
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TSME encrypts data stored in a computer’s memory to prevent theft during physical attacks.
AMD added TSME to high-end CPUs about ten years ago and later to lower-end consumer Ryzen processors.
Recently, AMD quietly removed TSME from some non-Pro Ryzen 9000-series desktop processors through a firmware change.
The removal was not announced, and it was hard to detect on Windows computers.
Users expressed strong dissatisfaction on social media after the change was discovered.
AMD plans to restore the TSME option in a BIOS update coming next month.
AMD has not explained why it removed TSME initially.
Possible reasons for removal include pushing customers to buy more expensive CPUs or reducing performance delays caused by encryption.
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A federal judge stopped the Trump administration from building a central database that would have stored Social Security numbers and citizenship details of voters. The judge said government agencies mixed and reused private information of millions of people in an improper way.
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A federal court blocked the creation of a centralized voter data database by the Trump administration.
The database was planned to include Social Security numbers and citizenship status of voters.
The judge ruling on the case is District Judge Sparkle Sooknanan.
Judge Sooknanan was appointed by President Biden.
The judge criticized how various government agencies combined and reused millions of people’s private data carelessly.
The ruling prevents government officials from continuing this database project.
The case concerns the protection of sensitive voter information.
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