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At least 30 aftershocks have occurred in Venezuela following two strong earthquakes. These aftershocks happened shortly after the main quakes shook the country on Wednesday.
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Venezuela experienced two powerful earthquakes on Wednesday.
Since then, at least 30 smaller tremors, called aftershocks, have been felt.
Aftershocks are smaller earthquakes that follow the largest one in an area.
The aftershocks continue to affect people and areas already shaken.
The events were reported and monitored by CBS News meteorologist Darren Peck.
The information aims to inform the public about ongoing seismic activity.
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A U.S. judge has ordered the Department of Justice (DOJ) to either reveal more of the files related to Jeffrey Epstein or explain why parts remain hidden. The judge wants detailed reasons for the redactions, as lawmakers and victims want clearer access to the investigation documents.
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Judge Emmet Sullivan gave the DOJ a deadline of July 2 to comply with his order.
The DOJ must justify the continued redaction or release more of the Epstein investigation records.
The DOJ says many redactions protect victims’ privacy and legally sensitive information.
About half of the six million pages from the Epstein investigation have not been released due to reasons like duplication or irrelevance.
Lawmakers and victims’ groups have criticized the heavy redactions and want more transparency.
An email mentioning a "torture video" led to questions about why the recipient’s identity was hidden.
The DOJ named the email’s recipient as Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem, saying only the email address was redacted.
The judge wants a clearer legal explanation for any information still being kept secret.
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The Supreme Court made two decisions that support President Donald Trump's immigration policies. These rulings impact how immigration laws are enforced in the United States.
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The Supreme Court issued rulings on two immigration cases on Thursday.
Both rulings favor policies initiated under President Donald Trump.
The decisions strengthen enforcement measures related to immigration.
The cases involve how immigration laws are applied and interpreted.
These rulings may affect future immigration enforcement and government actions.
CBS News correspondent Jan Crawford reported on the Supreme Court decisions.
The rulings were part of ongoing legal debates about immigration policy.
The Supreme Court acts as the highest court in the United States, making final decisions on legal matters.
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A federal jury is currently deadlocked in the trial of Jonathan Rinderknecht, who is accused of starting the deadly Palisades Fire in Los Angeles in early 2025. The fire destroyed homes, killed 12 people, and Rinderknecht faces charges that could lead to 45 years in prison. Jury deliberations will continue on Friday to try to reach a verdict.
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Jonathan Rinderknecht is on trial for allegedly starting the Palisades Fire, one of the worst wildfires in Los Angeles history.
He faces three federal charges: destruction of property by fire, arson affecting interstate commerce, and setting timber on fire.
The fire began shortly after midnight on January 1, 2025, as a brush fire called the Lachman Fire and later spread due to windy conditions.
The fire killed 12 people and destroyed many homes in Los Angeles County.
Prosecutors say Rinderknecht used a lighter to start the fire and called 911 multiple times near the fire site.
Rinderknecht was arrested in Florida nine months after the fire and has pleaded not guilty.
Prosecutors claim he was angry over personal issues and wanted revenge against society.
The jury reported being deadlocked after two days but will resume deliberations to try and reach a decision.
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Senator Bill Cassidy, a Republican from Louisiana, had a loud argument with President Trump during a private meeting. Cassidy said the administration was not being truthful with Americans about a conflict.
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Senator Bill Cassidy spoke loudly with President Trump in a private meeting.
Cassidy said the administration was not honest about the conflict.
The argument happened on a Wednesday.
Cassidy admitted he raised his voice to match President Trump’s.
The discussion involved current issues facing the country.
The event was reported by CBS News correspondents Margaret Brennan and Ed O’Keefe.
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A heat wave has been affecting Europe for nearly a week. It has caused many records to be broken, forced some schools to close, and led to hundreds of deaths related to heat exposure and drowning.
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The heat wave has lasted for almost seven days.
It has caused temperatures to reach record highs across Europe.
Some hospitals in affected areas do not have air conditioning in certain rooms.
Schools have been closed in response to the extreme heat.
Hundreds of people have died due to heat exposure and drowning during this period.
The report includes observations from Paris.
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Luigi Mangione is charged with the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson and faces both state and federal cases. His attorneys say federal prosecutors are trying to unfairly influence public opinion and violate his right to a fair trial.
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Luigi Mangione is accused of killing Brian Thompson in December 2024.
Mangione faces charges in both state and federal courts and has pleaded not guilty.
His lawyers claim prosecutors are manipulating public opinion and violating his constitutional rights.
Prosecutors and defense attorneys often discuss possible plea deals before trial.
Mangione’s state trial is scheduled for September, and the federal trial for November.
Earlier, Mangione’s lawyers considered a psychiatric defense but then withdrew it.
The case has drawn international attention because of Thompson’s high profile.
Authorities declined to comment publicly on the plea deal discussions.
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Luigi Mangione's lawyers say that prosecutors are trying to unfairly influence public opinion against their client. They also called recent reports about a possible plea deal concerning Mangione troubling.
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Luigi Mangione is involved in a legal case.
His attorneys say prosecutors want to sway public opinion negatively against him.
Reports suggest there might be a plea deal related to Mangione.
Mangione’s lawyers find these reports troubling.
CBS News reporter Anna Schecter covered the story.
The information was shared by CBS News.
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Two earthquakes struck Venezuela, causing heavy damage and fear that thousands of people may have died under the rubble. Rescue teams are working to find survivors and understand what caused the earthquakes.
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Venezuela experienced two earthquakes on the same day.
The earthquakes caused severe damage across the country.
Thousands of people are feared to be trapped or dead under collapsed buildings.
Rescue teams are actively searching through the rubble.
Reporters Lilia Luciano and Rob Marciano covered the events and causes.
The situation remains urgent with ongoing rescue efforts.
The earthquakes are linked and are described as a double-earthquake disaster.
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Passengers are being warned not to pack power banks or vape devices containing lithium batteries in their checked luggage due to fire risks. The UK’s aviation regulator says incidents involving these batteries have nearly doubled, and passengers should keep such devices in their carry-on bags.
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Lithium batteries can cause fires because they store a lot of energy in a small space.
Fires from these batteries are hard to control and dangerous, especially in checked luggage where crew cannot access them.
The number of lithium battery incidents in checked bags rose from 316 in 2024 to 643 in 2025 in the UK.
Reports of devices overheating or breaking almost doubled from 123 in 2024 to 206 in 2025.
The Civil Aviation Authority says about two lithium battery-related incidents happen every week on flights.
Passengers are advised to carry devices like power banks, vapes, and phones in the cabin, not in checked luggage.
Only two power banks per person are allowed on flights and cannot be charged onboard.
Airlines warn that improper packing can cause flight delays or diversions, as happened recently with an EasyJet flight.
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The Supreme Court ruled 6-3 to allow the Department of Homeland Security to end Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haitian and Syrian immigrants. TPS is a program that protects people from being deported when their home countries are experiencing problems like natural disasters or violence.
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The Court’s decision affects about 350,000 Haitians and 6,000 Syrians living in the U.S. under TPS.
TPS protects around 1.3 million people from 17 countries in total.
TPS was created by Congress in 1990 to stop deportations when countries face disasters or conflict.
The Trump administration has ended TPS for about 1 million people from 13 countries so far.
Venezuelans are the largest group of TPS holders, followed by Haitians and Salvadorans.
TPS can be extended by the Department of Homeland Security in periods up to 18 months.
The ruling may lead to deportations and affect other immigrants with pending asylum or immigration claims.
Immigration lawyers argue that Haiti and Syria remain unsafe for return.
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The United Nations (UN) is increasing its efforts to help Venezuela after two earthquakes caused major damage. The UN warns that the disaster will make the country's already serious humanitarian problems worse, and recovery work may take many months.
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Two earthquakes struck Venezuela, causing widespread damage.
The UN is scaling up its response to assist the affected areas.
Hundreds of UN staff are involved in the relief efforts.
The disaster will deepen Venezuela’s existing humanitarian crisis.
Recovery and aid operations are expected to continue for several months.
UN spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric spoke about the situation on Al Jazeera.
The humanitarian crisis in Venezuela was severe before the earthquakes.
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Two young men, Owen Flowers and Thalha Jubair, pleaded guilty to a cyber-attack that disrupted Transport for London (TfL) services in 2024. Both had prior records of cyber-crime and were known to police before the attack, which exposed millions of people’s personal data and caused long service delays.
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Owen Flowers (18) and Thalha Jubair (20) admitted to hacking TfL, causing months of disruption.
The attack affected personal data of millions and forced 28,000 TfL staff to reset passwords in person.
Both had histories of cyber-crime and were previously known to law enforcement.
Flowers was first noticed by police at age 16 and was given a cease and desist order, but no further intervention.
They were part of a cyber-crime group called Scattered Spider, linked to attacks on major UK retailers.
Police want stronger powers to stop high-risk cyber-criminals earlier, including new legal orders called Cyber Crime Risk Orders (CCROs).
During his arrest, Flowers had numerous electronic devices and cryptocurrency worth millions of pounds.
Investigation also linked Flowers to hacks on two US health organizations; he now faces charges in the US as well.
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Moderate Democrats in the U.S. House are preparing to push back if progressive and democratic socialist members try to use strong tactics to get their way. This could create more challenges for House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries as he works to keep the party united for the 2027 Congress.
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Moderate House Democrats warn they will strongly oppose left-wing members trying to force ideological changes.
The progressive wing includes members from the Democratic Socialists of America and the Congressional Progressive Caucus.
Recent New York primaries showed gains for progressive candidates over moderate incumbents.
Progressives might block party votes if their demands are not met.
Mid-decade redistricting has reduced competitive House seats, likely leading to a narrow Democratic majority in 2027.
Moderates say they could use the same blocking tactics to demand their own concessions.
Some centrists suggest using discharge petitions as a way to break voting deadlocks.
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries faces pressure to manage these internal conflicts effectively.
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Max Oseredchuk, a former ABC News producer and driver, was killed in a Russian drone strike while serving in Ukraine’s military. He was 30 years old and had worked closely with international journalists reporting on the war in Ukraine.
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Max Oseredchuk was born in 1995 in Vuhledar, Ukraine, a city heavily damaged and occupied by Russia.
He held a master’s degree in business economics and initially worked in logistics before joining ABC News after the 2022 Russian invasion.
Max worked as a driver and fixer for ABC News and later the New York Times, often traveling to dangerous frontline areas in Ukraine.
He was known for his deep knowledge of Ukrainian roads and his calm, humorous personality.
Several months ago, he was drafted into Ukraine’s military and served in the 34th Marine Brigade.
Max is survived by his wife Kateryna and their 9-month-old daughter Maria.
His family’s home in Vuhledar was destroyed due to the conflict.
He maintained contact with ABC News colleagues even after joining the military, showing dedication to both his country and journalism.
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President Donald Trump has nominated Chris Klomp to be the deputy health secretary, making him the second-in-command at the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). Klomp has been praised for his work overseeing Medicare and helping lead reforms on drug prices.
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President Trump announced Chris Klomp’s nomination for deputy health secretary.
Klomp currently serves as chief counselor at HHS and was previously Medicare director.
He has been praised by health industry leaders and officials for his leadership.
Klomp helped negotiate drug price deals tying U.S. costs to lower prices in other developed countries.
Before government work, Klomp worked at Bain & Company, Bain Capital, and led a health data company called Collective Medical.
Klomp’s nomination is part of a group of Trump’s health-related appointments waiting for Senate approval.
HHS has experienced staffing changes and reforms under Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
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Nancy Guthrie, an 84-year-old woman, was kidnapped from her home in the Catalina Foothills neighborhood of Tucson, Arizona, on January 31. Despite public attention and ongoing investigations, authorities have not identified suspects or located Guthrie, and ransom notes received after the abduction have raised more questions than answers.
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Nancy Guthrie was taken from her home overnight on January 31 in an area known for very dark skies to reduce light pollution.
Her daughter is Savannah Guthrie, a well-known US news presenter, which gave the case early public attention.
Law enforcement agencies and private investigators have been actively working on the case but have not found suspects or Guthrie’s location.
Ransom notes were received after the kidnapping, one asking for millions in bitcoin and another claiming Nancy had died.
The notes are believed to be real by the Guthrie family and some investigators.
Experts say if the kidnapping had gone as planned, there might have been a ransom payment and more clues from phone or internet records.
The dark, mountainous terrain around Catalina Foothills makes searching difficult and helps criminals hide.
The case remains open and active as authorities continue searching for answers.
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A large wildfire has been burning for over 24 hours on Tintwistle Moor near Greater Manchester, causing road closures and smoke in nearby villages. Firefighters, supported by a helicopter and multiple fire engines, are working to control the fire as hot, dry weather continues in the UK.
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The wildfire started around 10 pm on Wednesday and has burned about 500 square meters of moorland and woodland.
Thick smoke affects the villages of Tintwistle, Hollingworth, and Woolley Bridge, and smoke smell has spread to areas like Bolton and Oldham.
The Woodhead Pass (A628), an important road between Manchester and South Yorkshire, is closed in both directions.
Emergency services advise people to avoid the area and keep windows and doors closed due to smoke.
Firefighters are using a water-dropping helicopter and six fire engines in the effort to control the fire.
The fire comes during record high temperatures in June, with severe heat warnings in parts of the UK.
The UK Health Security Agency has extended a rare red heat-health alert until 11 pm Friday.
Authorities warn the dry ground is very flammable and urge people to be careful with fires, barbecues, and cigarettes.
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A judge ordered the U.S. Justice Department to either release unredacted files about Jeffrey Epstein or explain why they cannot. The judge also said the department must disclose a list of all the redactions and respond to demands for documents related to President Trump.
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U.S. District Judge Emmet Sullivan gave the Justice Department a deadline of July 2 to comply.
The files include emails and a draft indictment with names blacked out, including some related to Epstein’s co-conspirators.
The Justice Department was ordered to release notes behind FBI documents that mention unverified allegations against President Trump or explain why they can’t.
The judge also demanded a log listing every redaction made to the Epstein files.
Millions of pages of documents have been released since December, but many are heavily redacted or withheld.
The Justice Department says only half of the 6 million pages collected will be released, with the rest either duplicates, unrelated, or legally protected.
A lawsuit filed by journalist Katie Phang challenged the redactions, arguing they violate a federal law requiring the files’ release.
Judge Sullivan ruled Phang has the right to sue and said a Freedom of Information Act request is not a proper solution in this case.
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The Great American State Fair started in Washington DC and will last 16 days, from June 25 to July 10. The fair shows attractions from all 50 states and is part of the celebration of the United States' 250th anniversary.
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The fair takes place on the National Mall, between the US Capitol and the Washington Monument.
It features exhibits and attractions representing each of the 50 states.
The event lasts from June 25 to July 10, totaling 16 days.
The fair is one of the major events for the country's 250th anniversary celebration.
Visitors shared why attending the fair is important to them in interviews by BBC reporters.
The event aims to highlight American pride and unity.
The coverage includes a video, produced by Madeline Gerber and filmed by Meiying Wu.
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