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The U.S. Supreme Court ruled that states have the right to ban transgender athletes from playing in girls' and women's school and college sports. This decision allows states to set rules about who can compete in female sports categories.
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The Supreme Court made a decision about transgender athletes in female sports.
States can now ban transgender girls and women from participating in these sports.
The ruling applies to school and college sports competitions.
The case focused on whether states have authority over participation rules.
The decision clarifies the legal rights of states on this issue.
This ruling affects transgender athletes who want to compete in female sports categories.
The court’s ruling impacts sports policies across the country.
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The Taliban in Afghanistan said they launched attacks along the border with Pakistan, injuring several people in Pakistan’s Balochistan province. Pakistan’s military responded by shooting down drones and warned it would take strong action against further attacks. This escalation comes after Pakistan’s airstrikes on Afghanistan killed civilians, raising tensions between the two neighbors.
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The Taliban claimed their strikes injured people in Pakistan’s southwestern Balochistan province.
Pakistan’s military shot down four basic drones and warned of a strong response to more attacks.
Pakistan recently carried out airstrikes in Afghanistan that killed 28 civilians, according to the UN.
Both countries agreed to a ceasefire in October after deadly border clashes but tensions have risen again.
Pakistan accuses Afghanistan of harboring terrorists; the Taliban denies this and accuses Pakistan of attacking civilians.
Pakistan says its military targets militants and recently killed 29 militants in border operations.
The border area has seen repeated clashes and airstrikes with many deaths over recent months.
The BBC and other independent sources have not verified the claims or casualties from either side.
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Human rights lawyers sued Ghana for sending people deported from the U.S. back to their original home countries, which they fled to avoid danger. The lawsuit claims this breaks international rules protecting people from being forced into harm.
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Ghana agreed with the U.S. under President Trump’s administration to accept deported people who are not Ghanaian citizens.
About 60 people have been deported from the U.S. to Ghana since September 2025 under this deal.
The lawsuit involves 27 of these deportees, many of whom were quickly sent from Ghana to their home countries despite U.S. court protections.
Some deportees were shackled on flights, held in poor conditions under armed guard in Ghana, and showed signs of serious mental health issues.
The lawyers accuse Ghana of violating the rule of non-refoulement, which forbids sending people to places where they might face torture or persecution.
Similar legal actions are also happening against Equatorial Guinea and other African countries with similar deals.
The lawsuit asks the court to stop these transfers, release the agreement details, award damages, and prevent future deals like this.
These third-country deportation deals are part of a larger U.S. immigration policy under President Trump, which sends deportees to countries that are not their own.
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The U.S. Supreme Court removed limits on how much political parties can spend together on campaigns. This change affects the rules for political funding just before the upcoming midterm elections.
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The Supreme Court struck down limits on coordinated spending by political parties.
Coordinated spending means parties and candidates spending money together on campaigns.
This ruling removes some previous campaign finance restrictions.
The decision came shortly before the 2024 midterm elections.
Experts from Axios and Bloomberg discussed the potential effects of this decision.
This may lead to more money being spent by political parties during elections.
The ruling could impact how political campaigns are run in the near future.
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The Trump administration will soon remove export limits on Anthropic’s AI model called Fable 5, allowing public access again after it was restricted for security reasons. The government is still figuring out how to safely manage powerful new AI models before they are widely released.
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The Trump administration will lift export controls on Anthropic's Fable 5 AI model as early as Tuesday night.
Fable 5 had been restricted 18 days ago due to security concerns.
Last week, limited access was restored for some government-approved groups.
The U.S. is still uncertain about how to regulate AI models before public release.
Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said his office worked closely with Anthropic to approve Fable 5.
OpenAI released GPT-5.6 to a small number of approved users after a government request.
Officials worry that advanced AI might be used for cyberattacks or biological weapon development.
China is developing competing AI models and making some publicly available.
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Republican Representative Tom Kean from New Jersey returned to Congress after being away for almost four months. He explained to his colleagues that he had been dealing with depression during his absence.
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Rep. Tom Kean is a Republican member of Congress from New Jersey.
He was absent from Congress for nearly four months without giving a reason.
Kean revealed that he was diagnosed with depression during this time.
He returned to Congress and spoke about his condition on the House floor.
His return was covered by CBS News and reported by their congressional correspondent.
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President Donald Trump announced that the Republican Party will hold its first-ever national convention before the midterm elections. The two-day event will take place in Dallas on September 9 and 10, aiming to boost voter enthusiasm ahead of the November congressional elections.
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Republicans will hold a national convention in September ahead of the midterm elections, breaking the usual practice of having conventions only in presidential election years.
The convention will be held in Dallas, Texas, on September 9 and 10.
President Trump announced the event on Truth Social, calling it historic and promising entertainment.
The convention aims to highlight achievements of Trump’s administration since his 2024 return to the White House.
Republicans face tough midterm elections and aim to keep control of Congress despite the usual trend of the president’s party losing seats.
Texas, the convention site, has a competitive Senate race between Democrat James Talarico and Republican Ken Paxton, who has Trump’s endorsement.
The Republican National Committee changed rules earlier this year to allow a midterm national convention.
The Democrats decided not to hold a midterm convention this year and will focus resources on local and state election efforts instead.
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The article features a CBS News segment from 1976 that explores Alexander Hamilton's early role in the American Revolutionary War. The segment was part of the celebration of America's 200th birthday and included actor Edward Albert portraying Hamilton.
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The news segment was originally aired in 1976.
It focused on Alexander Hamilton's early involvement in the Revolutionary War.
The segment commemorated the bicentennial of the United States.
Major Garrett, CBS News chief Washington correspondent, introduced the piece.
Actor Edward Albert played the role of Alexander Hamilton.
The segment was made available on the CBS News app and through web browsers.
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A new book called "The Fourth Branch," written by former New York State Senator Daniel Squadron, examines how the Republican Party (GOP) has increased its control over state governments. The book argues that Democrats have often ignored state governments, which has harmed their political efforts.
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The book is titled "The Fourth Branch."
It was written by Daniel Squadron, a former New York State Senator.
The book studies the growing influence of the GOP in state governments.
It suggests that state legislatures hold significant power.
The author claims Democrats have largely overlooked the role of state governments.
The book was featured in a discussion on CBS News.
The topic relates to how political parties affect state-level policymaking.
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A roof collapsed at a tutoring center in Lahore, Pakistan, killing 14 children aged between five and 16. Authorities said the building was in poor condition and the center was unregistered, and they have started an investigation into possible negligence.
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The collapse happened at a private tutoring center in Lahore, Pakistan.
Fourteen children died, most of them under the age of nine.
A 30-year-old female teacher was also trapped under the rubble.
The tutoring center was unregistered and operated inside a private home with a damaged roof.
Workers were repairing roof tiles when the collapse occurred.
Authorities have taken two people into custody and are investigating the incident.
Pakistan’s Prime Minister directed medical help for the injured and expressed sorrow for the victims.
Building collapses are common in Pakistan due to poor safety and construction standards.
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The White House appointed Harvard astronomer Avi Loeb to lead a new team studying UFOs, known as unidentified anomalous phenomena (UAP), focusing on national security risks. This effort supports President Donald Trump's push for more transparency on UFO information and aims to investigate mysterious objects reported by the military.
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Avi Loeb is a Harvard astronomer chosen to lead a scientific advisory team on UFOs.
The team's goal is to study UAPs and their potential national security risks.
President Trump ordered more transparency about UFOs earlier this year.
The Pentagon has already released several batches of UFO-related files and videos.
Loeb's team includes scientists, UFO activists, and a billionaire interested in science.
Some experts criticize Loeb for making unproven claims about alien life.
The new team reports to a White House panel created to address UAP issues.
The team has requested more Pentagon documents and plans to share findings publicly.
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A small plane crashed into Beijing’s tallest skyscraper, the 109-storey CITIC Tower, killing the pilot and injuring 13 people. Chinese authorities have given very little information about the cause, have restricted flight operations, and quickly removed related videos and photos from the internet.
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The crash happened near Zhongnanhai, the headquarters of China’s Communist Party leaders.
Only the pilot was on board the plane, and the pilot died in the crash.
Thirteen other people were wounded due to the accident.
China’s official reports on the crash have been very brief and offer no explanation.
Videos and photos of the crash were removed from Chinese social media and the internet.
Authorities told several aviation companies to stop light aircraft flights temporarily and not to discuss the incident.
Beijing has a strict no-fly zone over its political center, making the crash a serious security concern.
The plane was a two-seat, single-engine model made by a Chinese company and is usually used for sightseeing or photography.
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New words like "chalance," "kittenfishing," and "hat-fishing" are appearing in dating. These new terms describe different behaviors people show while dating and reflect changes in how people meet and relate.
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"Chalance" is a new dating term introduced by Dr. Bruce Y. Lee.
"Kittenfishing" and "hat-fishing" are also part of modern dating language.
These terms explain different actions or habits people have when dating.
Changes in dating words show that dating culture is evolving.
The article focuses on how language reflects changes in romance today.
This information helps people understand new dating behaviors better.
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President Donald Trump announced that the Republican Party will hold a midterm convention in Dallas, Texas, on September 9 and 10, 2026. This will be the first midterm convention ever and is intended to highlight Republican achievements ahead of the November 3 midterm elections.
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The midterm convention will take place in Dallas, Texas, on September 9-10, 2026.
This is the first time a midterm convention is being held by the Republican Party.
The convention aims to showcase achievements from President Trump's second term.
Some party officials are concerned the event might take resources from important election areas.
A recent poll found 58% of Americans disapprove of President Trump’s job performance.
President Trump mentioned policies like “no tax on tips” and fossil fuel deregulation as achievements.
Republicans currently hold narrow majorities in both chambers of Congress.
Losing control of Congress in the midterms could make it harder for President Trump to pass laws and avoid a potential third impeachment.
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Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson criticized Justice Clarence Thomas for disagreeing with the court’s ruling that supports birthright citizenship. Jackson said Thomas had a limited view of the 14th Amendment, which grants citizenship to anyone born in the United States.
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The Supreme Court made a decision that supports birthright citizenship.
Justice Clarence Thomas wrote a dissenting opinion, meaning he disagreed with the majority.
Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson wrote a 20-page opinion responding to Thomas’s dissent.
Jackson said Thomas’s interpretation of the 14th Amendment was narrow.
The 14th Amendment grants citizenship to anyone born on U.S. soil regardless of their parents’ status.
The majority on the court included six justices who agreed on upholding birthright citizenship.
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US envoys met with Qatari mediators in Doha to discuss negotiations involving Iran, after an agreement aimed at ending the Middle East conflict. Both Iran and Qatar denied that direct talks between the US and Iran were taking place, despite President Donald Trump’s earlier claim.
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US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner traveled to Doha to meet with Qatari mediators.
The meetings covered regional issues, including negotiations with Iran and matters related to Lebanon.
Iran plans to send a delegation led by Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi to Doha for talks.
A memorandum of understanding was signed this month between the US and Iran to help stop the Middle East war.
The agreement includes reopening the Strait of Hormuz, a key shipping route that Iran had restricted.
Iran is seeking the release of frozen funds totaling $12 billion, with $6 billion expected to be returned soon.
Qatar confirmed no direct or high-level US-Iran talks were scheduled during these meetings.
There have been some limited armed exchanges in the Gulf since the US-Iran deal was signed.
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The Aspen Acres Fire in southern Colorado has destroyed 55 homes in Custer County and over 100 structures in Pueblo County. The wildfire has spread over 28,314 acres and is not yet contained, with mandatory evacuations in several towns and emergency crews working to protect people and property.
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The Aspen Acres Fire has burned 28,314 acres as of Tuesday and is 0% contained.
55 homes were destroyed in Custer County, and more than 100 structures were lost in Pueblo County.
Mandatory evacuations are in place for the towns of Beulah, Rye, and San Isabel.
Evacuation centers are set up at Pueblo County Parks and Recreation and the Colorado State Fairgrounds for large animals.
One firefighter was injured while fighting the fire; no other injuries have been reported.
The cause of the fire is still unknown.
Eight air tankers are being used to help control the fire.
This fire is one of nine major wildfires burning in Colorado currently.
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President Donald Trump reported earning over $1.4 billion from cryptocurrency ventures in 2025, including income from his family's crypto companies and sales of meme coins. His administration has introduced policies to support the crypto industry, while some lawmakers have raised concerns about possible conflicts of interest and national security risks.
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President Trump earned more than $1.4 billion from cryptocurrency-related activities in 2025.
He received over $500 million from World Liberty Financial, a crypto company he co-founded with his sons.
Trump reported $635 million from selling $TRUMP meme coins.
His crypto income now surpasses earnings from his inherited real estate business.
Since January 2025, Trump’s government has promoted crypto-friendly policies, including creating a national cryptocurrency reserve.
The administration dropped a legal case against Coinbase, a major U.S. crypto exchange, in February 2025.
Congress passed the GENIUS Act in July 2025, requiring stablecoins to be fully backed by U.S. dollars.
Five Democratic senators have called for hearings about Trump’s crypto investments and potential connections to the UAE, citing concerns over national security and corruption.
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President Donald Trump earned over $1 billion last year from his cryptocurrency ventures, including his meme coin called $TRUMP and a crypto company called World Liberty Financial. These ventures involve tokens and stablecoins, and some of the transactions have drawn public attention and questions about conflicts of interest.
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President Trump reported $635 million in royalties from the $TRUMP meme coin, launched shortly before his second term began.
The $TRUMP coin reached a high price of $74.24 but was worth $1.67 as of Tuesday evening.
He earned over $500 million from token sales by World Liberty Financial, a crypto company co-founded by Trump, his sons, and two business associates.
World Liberty Financial also reported about $65 million from selling shares in the company.
Stablecoin Holdco LLC, connected to these ventures, showed $196 million in equity sales.
The company offers USD1, a stablecoin meant to keep a steady value of $1, and $WLF tokens, from which it claims 75% of net revenue.
The Abu Dhabi wealth fund used the USD1 stablecoin in a large investment with Binance, whose co-founder was pardoned by President Trump.
White House officials denied any conflicts of interest related to these crypto activities.
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Colorado will hold primary elections to choose Democratic candidates. This comes as new progressive and democratic socialist candidates have recently won important races in New York City, raising questions about the direction of the Democratic Party.
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Colorado is holding primary elections soon.
These primaries will test the strength and future of the Democratic Party in the state.
Earlier in the month, progressive and democratic socialist candidates won key races in New York City primaries.
The recent wins have caused discussions about how the Democratic Party may change.
A politics reporter from The Denver Post, Nick Coltrain, talked about these issues on a CBS News show.
The focus is on the rise of democratic socialism within the Democratic Party.
The event signals a possible shift in political ideas and leadership within the party.
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