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Heavy rains caused floods and landslides in Ghana and the Ivory Coast, killing at least 12 people in Ghana and about 20 in the Ivory Coast. Rescue teams have saved hundreds in flooded areas, and officials warn that more rain may come.
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At least 12 people died in floods and landslides in Ghana’s capital, Accra.
About 20 people reportedly died in the Ivory Coast due to heavy rains.
Rescue teams in Ghana have helped over 400 people through floodwaters.
Ghana’s Interior Minister said the government’s response to the floods could have been better.
President John Mahama of Ghana reported that Accra received around 140 millimeters of rain in one day, much more than usual.
Authorities in Ghana plan to remove illegal buildings that block waterways to prevent future flooding.
The heavy rain is partly due to changing climate conditions.
Ghana’s Meteorological Agency warned people to prepare for more rain this week.
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The U.S. Supreme Court ruled against the Trump administration's attempt to limit birthright citizenship, saying the new rules were unconstitutional. House Speaker Mike Johnson expressed disappointment and said the ruling creates serious challenges for the country.
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The Supreme Court blocked the Trump administration’s plan to restrict birthright citizenship.
Birthright citizenship means anyone born in the U.S. is automatically a citizen.
House Speaker Mike Johnson spoke publicly after the ruling was announced.
Johnson said he is very disappointed by the Supreme Court’s decision.
He warned that the ruling poses serious difficulties for the United States.
The original Trump-era policy aimed to change how citizenship is given at birth.
The Supreme Court decision keeps the existing rules on birthright citizenship unchanged.
This issue is tied to debates about immigration and citizenship laws in the U.S.
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The U.S. Postal Service (USPS) announced new stamp designs for 2026 to celebrate culture, history, and the nation’s 250th birthday. These stamps highlight American life, holidays, public health, and feature ceremonies in various U.S. cities.
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USPS revealed four new stamps for 2026, including one for the U.S. Coast Guard Academy’s 150th anniversary.
A special stamp called “Know the Facts About Fentanyl” will raise money for opioid research and awareness.
Holiday-themed stamps include Christmas Cookies, Madonna and Child, Winter Wreath for global mail, Diwali, Hanukkah, and Kwanzaa.
The Kwanzaa stamp is the 11th in a series and shows symbolic elements related to the celebration.
USPS will issue a new “Diagonal U.S. Flag” stamped envelope with a modern design.
First-day ceremony locations include cities such as Linthicum Heights, New London, Humble, Washington D.C., Norfolk, New Orleans, Williamstown, and Bethesda.
The stamp program is part of a larger celebration marking the United States’ 250th anniversary.
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Several world leaders have argued that their countries contribute only a small share of global emissions, often less than 1%, to justify delaying stronger climate action. However, experts say that historical emissions and per-person contributions matter more for climate change, and that every reduction in emissions helps prevent future warming.
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The UK, Germany, Australia, and Italy each contribute around 1-2% of global carbon emissions.
The US, China, and India together contribute just over half of global emissions.
Small-emitting countries make up about 32% of global emissions when combined.
Climate scientists emphasize that past emissions and money available for cutting pollution are important factors.
Recent research showed 200 instances where countries with less than 2% of emissions used this fact in media to argue against stronger climate policies.
Leaders from major European economies have used the "small share" argument to support weaker climate action.
Every tonne of carbon dioxide reduced helps lessen future global warming and extreme weather.
Climate experts say the argument that small emitters' efforts do not matter is misleading and delays necessary action.
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Paul Flack, the older brother of TV presenter Caroline Flack, died on June 21, 2026, in Norwich. A provisional cause of death was cardiac arrest caused by hanging, and a full investigation will happen in October.
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Paul Flack was 55 years old and worked as a graphic designer.
He was found unresponsive at his home and later died in the hospital.
The coroner said the likely cause of death was cardiac arrest caused by hanging.
Caroline Flack, Paul’s sister, died by suicide in 2020 while facing legal issues.
Caroline's death led to discussions about the effects of online abuse on mental health.
Both siblings were born in London but grew up in Norfolk.
A mental health festival named Flackstock is held in memory of Caroline Flack.
Organizers of Flackstock expressed deep sadness over Paul Flack’s death.
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Brandon Lake, a well-known Christian music singer and Grammy winner, spoke with CBS News about his music career. He shared how his songs help connect with people, how his audience is growing, and his work with other artists.
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Brandon Lake is a Grammy-winning Christian music artist.
He discussed the meaning behind his songs, calling them "open doors."
His music is gaining more fans.
He talked about working with other musicians.
Brandon Lake shared how he began his music career.
The interview was featured on CBS Mornings.
Viewers can watch the full interview on the CBS News App.
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CBS Mornings Deals offers special discounts on products aimed at improving daily life. Customers can visit cbsdeals.com to find and buy these items. CBS receives a commission when purchases are made through this website.
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CBS Mornings Deals promotes exclusive discounts on various products.
The focus is on items that enhance everyday lifestyle.
Customers can access the deals by visiting cbsdeals.com.
CBS earns money from commissions on purchases made through this site.
The deals are featured during the CBS Mornings program.
The promotions are aimed at viewers who want to save money on useful products.
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A new study shows human-caused climate change has sped up the retreat of Antarctica’s Pine Island Glacier by about 18–20% since the 1940s. Using satellite images and computer models, researchers found the glacier has moved several miles farther inland because of warming linked to greenhouse gas emissions.
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Pine Island Glacier is one of the fastest-changing glaciers in Antarctica.
Since the 1940s, the glacier started retreating, but human-driven warming since the 1960s made the retreat much faster.
By 2015, the glacier had retreated around 2.4 miles farther inland than it would have naturally.
The glacier’s flow has increased to more than 10 meters per day since the early 1990s.
Large blocks of ice break off (calving), reshaping the glacier’s edge quickly.
Pine Island Glacier contributes significantly to global sea level rise.
Researchers used satellite data and advanced models to compare scenarios with and without human-caused warming.
The study warns that the glacier might slow down temporarily but will likely continue retreating if global warming keeps increasing.
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The Supreme Court upheld birthright citizenship, which means children born in the U.S. are citizens regardless of their parents’ immigration status. This decision relied on the 1898 case of Wong Kim Ark, whose family sees the ruling as a continued victory for American citizenship rights.
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Wong Kim Ark was born in San Francisco in 1873 to Chinese immigrant parents.
He was denied re-entry to the U.S. after a trip to China, leading to his Supreme Court case.
In 1898, the Supreme Court ruled 6-2 that Wong had a right to citizenship by birth.
The recent Supreme Court decision upheld birthright citizenship again, rejecting President Donald Trump's order that tried to deny citizenship to children born to undocumented or temporary immigrants.
Norman Wong, Wong Kim Ark’s great-grandson, said the ruling shows the importance of his great-grandfather’s victory today.
The 1898 case is a key legal foundation for birthright citizenship in the United States.
The ruling protects the citizenship rights of all children born in the U.S., regardless of their parents’ status.
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Republican strategist Karl Rove said that Iran might try to cause trouble before the U.S. midterm elections in November to hurt President Donald Trump’s chances. Rove said Iran understands the timing of the election campaign and could act to influence it.
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Karl Rove is a Republican political strategist.
He spoke about the potential actions of Iran before the November midterm elections.
Rove believes Iran may try to create problems to affect President Trump negatively.
The U.S. midterm elections are in November 2024.
The election campaign is considered to start fully after Labor Day in early September.
Rove made these comments during an interview on Fox News with Paul Gigot.
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A strong heatwave is expected to affect the eastern United States. It will cause very hot temperatures during the day, high humidity, and uncomfortable heat at night.
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The heatwave will cover the eastern U.S. region.
Daytime temperatures will be very high.
Humidity levels will also be elevated, making it feel hotter.
Nighttime temperatures will stay warm, causing little relief.
The heatwave may be potentially dangerous for some people.
Authorities and weather experts are monitoring the situation.
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House Republican leaders plan to vote on a proposal that links the annual defense spending bill to a voter ID bill supported by President Trump. They hope this strategy will resolve delays caused by some GOP members who stopped House activity last week.
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The House will vote on Tuesday afternoon, with the vote scheduled for 1:30 p.m.
The proposal ties the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), the bill that funds the military, to a voter ID bill.
President Trump supports the voter ID bill, which aims to require identification to vote.
Some hardline Republican members previously blocked House actions, causing a delay.
GOP leaders are trying this combined bill to get majority support and unlock the legislative schedule.
The voter ID bill is a key part of President Trump’s agenda.
The NDAA is an important annual bill that ensures military funding continues on time.
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President Donald Trump is planning to launch children’s savings accounts called Trump Accounts on July 4th, aimed at helping kids start saving money early. He has discussed with SpaceX the idea of receiving donations of company stock to add value to these accounts, but no final agreement has been made yet.
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Trump Accounts are new savings accounts for children under 18 with Social Security numbers.
Parents can sign up their children through an app already available.
Children born between 2025 and 2028 will receive a $1,000 government contribution to their accounts.
Families can contribute up to $5,000 a year to these accounts, which are invested in select American companies.
So far, 6 million children have been signed up for Trump Accounts before the official launch.
Billionaire Michael Dell and his wife have donated $6.25 billion to the program.
Companies like BlackRock and Bank of America will match employee donations to Trump Accounts.
President Trump has also discussed plans to involve AI companies and possibly create a government fund based on equity stakes from AI firms.
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The article from "GMA" covers the history of Levi's, a well-known American brand, as the country nears its 250th anniversary. It highlights Levi's long-standing presence in the U.S. and its role as an iconic brand in American culture.
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Levi's is an iconic American clothing brand famous for its jeans.
The brand has a long history tied closely to America’s development.
The article was published as the United States approaches its 250th birthday.
Levi's is recognized as a symbol of American style and heritage.
The coverage appeared on "Good Morning America" (GMA), a major U.S. TV program.
Levi's has influenced fashion both in the U.S. and globally.
The brand's story reflects themes of American workwear and culture.
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Lisa Cook’s lawyer said that President Trump and Bill Pulte, head of the Federal Housing Finance Agency, will not succeed in trying to prosecute her for mortgage fraud. This statement came after the Supreme Court rejected President Trump’s attempt to remove Cook from the Federal Reserve board.
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Lisa Cook is a member of the Federal Reserve board.
President Donald Trump tried to remove Lisa Cook from her position.
The Supreme Court ruled 5-4 against President Trump’s effort.
Bill Pulte is the director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA).
President Trump and Bill Pulte have accused Lisa Cook of mortgage fraud.
Cook’s lawyer says these prosecution efforts will fail.
The dispute involves high-level government officials and the U.S. Supreme Court.
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A union representing workers at Rockstar Games, the maker of Grand Theft Auto 6, is asking the company to officially recognize the union so they can discuss working conditions. Some union members have filed legal action, claiming they were unfairly fired for trying to organize, which Rockstar denies.
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Rockstar Games is set to release Grand Theft Auto 6 in November, expected to be a very successful game.
The Independent Workers of Great Britain (IWGB) Video Game Workers Union wants Rockstar to formally recognize the union.
The union seeks improvements in pay transparency, flexible working hours, and clearer rules about overtime work, known as "crunch."
Some workers say they were illegally fired last October for union activity; Rockstar denies this and says dismissals were for serious misconduct.
Rockstar has studios in Edinburgh, Dundee, Lincoln, Leeds, and London.
The union says working conditions have improved since 2019, including pay rises and bonuses for overtime work.
Official union recognition would give workers more rights and formal ways to discuss issues with management.
A tribunal will hear the legal case about the firings in September.
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An Italian lawmaker said the Italian government may be hiding the truth about poor conditions at a migrant detention center in Albania. The center holds people caught trying to reach Italy by sea, but officials blocked a full inspection and denied providing key information.
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The detention center in Gjadër, Albania, is run by Italy and holds migrants before deportation.
Italian and European officials faced restrictions when trying to inspect the center.
Staff refused to say how many people were detained or allow access to cells.
Six suicide attempts and other self-harm incidents happened since mid-May.
The center is overcrowded, with estimates of 70-80 detainees and capacity for about 1,000 across two Albanian sites.
Italy pays around €130-140 million per year for these centers under a five-year agreement.
The agreement faces legal challenges because many migrants cannot be safely sent back to their home countries.
Some Italian politicians praise the centers as models for handling immigration, while others raise concerns about conditions and detainees' mental health.
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President Donald Trump says that Republicans will not win future elections unless the SAVE Act becomes law. The SAVE Act would require voters to show photo ID and proof of citizenship, and it would stop mail-in voting. There is no evidence supporting claims that the 2020 election was stolen.
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President Trump claims the 2020 election was stolen, but no proof supports this.
He says Republicans need the SAVE Act to win elections again.
The SAVE Act requires voters to show a photo ID.
It also requires proof of U.S. citizenship to vote.
The law would end mail-in voting.
The SAVE Act aims to change voting rules in the U.S.
Voting by mail currently allows people to vote without going to a polling place.
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Republican Representative Tom Kean Jr. revealed he has been diagnosed with depression, explaining his absence from the U.S. House of Representatives for several months. He will return to Washington on June 30 and promises to be open about his health condition.
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Tom Kean Jr. is a Republican member of the U.S. House representing New Jersey’s 7th District.
He has been absent from House activities since early March due to depression.
Kean missed more than 130 roll-call votes during his absence.
His office initially described his absence as a “medical emergency” without details.
Kean announced on social media that he will move from remote to in-person work soon.
He plans to be fully transparent about his medical condition upon return.
His absence occurred at a time when House Republicans had a very small majority.
Kean’s condition and return could impact his constituents, party leaders, and upcoming elections.
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Rep. Tom Kean, a Republican from New Jersey, returned to Congress on June 30 after being away for several months. He explained that he was receiving treatment for depression during his absence.
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Rep. Tom Kean represents New Jersey in the U.S. House of Representatives.
He was absent from Congress for several months due to medical reasons.
On June 30, he returned to Congress and spoke on the House floor.
Kean said he was undergoing treatment for depression.
His return marks the end of his medical leave.
The remarks were covered by CBS News.
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