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Three identical triplets from New York, who were first featured on CBS News in 2008, have just graduated from high school and are now heading to college. Their story was shared by Tony Dokoupil.
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The triplets are identical, meaning they look exactly alike.
They were featured on CBS News in 2008.
The triplets grew up in New York.
They have now finished high school.
They are going to college after graduation.
Tony Dokoupil reported their story.
CBS News covered their progress from childhood to college.
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President Donald Trump is facing opposition from several Senate Republicans over his push for new voting laws and changes to Senate rules. Some senators are resisting his demands, leading to tension within the Republican Party ahead of the midterm elections.
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President Trump wants the SAVE Act passed, which would require voter ID and proof of citizenship for voting.
Senate Republicans, including Sen. Bill Cassidy and Sen. Lisa Murkowski, have openly opposed some of Trump’s demands.
Senate Majority Leader John Thune says Trump does not have enough votes to change Senate rules like the filibuster.
A tense meeting between Trump and Senate Republicans included a shouting match over issues like Iran and primary defeats.
Trump canceled a planned event to promote a bipartisan housing bill until the SAVE Act passes.
Some Republican senators who lost primaries to Trump-backed candidates are speaking out against him more freely.
The filibuster is a Senate rule that requires 60 votes to pass most laws and Trump wants to end it.
Republicans want to focus on issues like affordability in the midterms but are dealing with conflicts over Trump’s agenda.
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Two strong earthquakes hit northern Venezuela near Caracas on Wednesday, causing building damage and power outages. A tsunami warning was briefly issued then canceled for nearby U.S. and British territories.
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The first earthquake had a magnitude of 7.1 and occurred about 13 km underground, west of Valencia, Venezuela.
The second earthquake, with a magnitude of 7.5, followed shortly after, about 10 km deep near Morón.
Both quakes were felt in Caracas, where buildings were damaged and many residents lost power and internet.
The earthquakes happened during a public holiday celebrating Venezuela’s independence.
Authorities reported collapsed homes and advised people to stay outside due to possible aftershocks.
Emergency services acted to help injured people and clear roads for ambulances.
A tsunami warning was issued but later canceled for Puerto Rico and the U.S. and British Virgin Islands.
Around the same time, a separate earthquake of magnitude 6.9 occurred off northern Japan, with no major damage reported.
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President Donald Trump criticized NATO countries for not joining the US and Israel in their war against Iran. During a meeting with NATO chief Mark Rutte, Trump expressed disappointment that European allies did not offer support, despite the US quickly defeating Iran’s forces.
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President Trump said NATO members did not help the US-Israel war on Iran.
Trump said he did not need help but would have appreciated the offer.
NATO chief Mark Rutte met Trump at the White House before an upcoming NATO summit.
Rutte showed data on increased defense spending by NATO countries.
Trump praised Rutte but said other NATO leaders had let the US down.
The US-Israel attacks on Iran began on February 28, starting weeks of conflict.
Experts say Iran was not close to obtaining nuclear weapons before the attacks.
Talks for a ceasefire between the US and Iran are ongoing, including discussions about the Strait of Hormuz, a crucial shipping route Iran had blocked but later reopened.
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General Christopher Donahue, a highly respected and experienced U.S. military officer, is retiring after being forced out by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. He is one of more than a dozen senior military officers who have recently left their positions.
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General Christopher Donahue is a well-decorated and experienced U.S. military leader.
He is retiring from the military.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth forced General Donahue to retire.
More than a dozen senior military officers have recently been forced to leave.
This event is part of recent changes in U.S. military leadership.
Margaret Brennan from CBS News reported the story.
The article was shown on CBS News and can be viewed in the CBS News app or browsers.
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A major report reviewed maternity care at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust and found that over 500 mothers and babies suffered deaths or avoidable harm. Health Secretary James Murray promised nationwide changes. Meanwhile, Labour leadership candidate Andy Burnham plans to move part of the prime minister’s office to Manchester and may take public control of water companies to reduce pollution and profiteering.
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The Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust maternity review found 520 babies and mothers died or were harmed unnecessarily.
Health Secretary James Murray pledged changes across the country to improve maternity safety.
NHS leaders could face legal consequences for ignoring problems for over ten years.
Labour leadership hopeful Andy Burnham wants to create a "No 10 in the north" by moving part of the Prime Minister’s operation to Manchester.
Burnham proposes state control of water firms to stop pollution and profits, inspired by a public ownership model used in Paris.
Burnham is cautious about appointing Ed Miliband as chancellor due to concerns over his left-wing policies and potential conflicts with government financial management.
Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch criticized Burnham with sarcastic remarks in Parliament.
Campaigners worry Burnham might remove the "triple lock" policy that increases state pensions annually by the highest of inflation, wage growth, or 2.5%.
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The mayoral race in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, is very close. Former state legislator Christine Erickson, a Republican, leads state Senator Jamie Smith, a Democrat, by just two votes after the recent election, prompting a recount.
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The mayoral election took place in Sioux Falls, the largest city in South Dakota.
Christine Erickson, a Republican and former state legislator, currently leads.
Jamie Smith, a Democrat and state senator, is trailing by only two votes.
The vote difference is extremely small given the city's size.
A recount is planned to ensure the accuracy of the results.
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A strong earthquake with a magnitude of 7.1 happened in northwest Venezuela on Wednesday evening. Authorities issued tsunami warnings following the earthquake.
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The earthquake measured 7.1 in magnitude according to the US Geological Survey (USGS).
The earthquake took place in northwest Venezuela.
The event occurred on a Wednesday evening.
Tsunami alerts were issued as a precaution after the earthquake.
The news report was covered by CBS News and included meteorologist Zoe Mintz.
The USGS is the official agency that monitors earthquakes.
No further details on damage or casualties were provided in this report.
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New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani endorsed three candidates with far-left views for the U.S. House of Representatives. All three won their primary elections. At the same time, candidates supported by President Trump performed well in other races.
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Zohran Mamdani is the mayor of New York City.
He endorsed three candidates who have far-left political views.
All three candidates won their primary elections.
Primaries determine which candidates will run in the upcoming general elections.
Candidates supported by President Donald Trump also did well in their primary races.
These results may influence the direction of the Democratic Party.
The article covers recent primary election outcomes.
The information comes from a CBS News report.
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A strong earthquake measuring 7.1 in magnitude struck near Montalbán, Venezuela, close to the capital city, Caracas. The quake caused buildings to collapse and led to evacuations, according to government and news reports.
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The earthquake had a magnitude of 7.1.
It occurred near Montalbán, close to Caracas, the capital of Venezuela.
Buildings were reported to have collapsed in Caracas.
Venezuela’s interior minister Diosdado Cabello confirmed the damage on state television.
The quake caused widespread damage and led to evacuations.
BBC reporters and contributors filmed the earthquake moment and the aftermath.
The event was reported by Reuters and other news agencies.
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A severe heat wave is affecting Western Europe, causing record high temperatures. In Paris, temperatures have reached over 100 degrees Fahrenheit, and many homes in France do not have air conditioning to help cope with the heat.
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Western Europe is experiencing a deadly heat wave with record-breaking temperatures.
President Donald Trump has asked Congress to approve $87.6 billion, mostly to cover urgent costs related to the U.S. war with Iran. The request comes after Congress passed a resolution opposing the military action, and it includes funding for defense, agriculture, and health efforts.
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The total funding request is $87.6 billion.
$67 billion is for the Defense Department, including $21 billion for weapons, $17.3 billion for ongoing operations, and $12.1 billion for classified programs.
Other funds include $11 billion for U.S. farmers and $1.4 billion for combating an Ebola outbreak in Central Africa.
The funds are mainly for "Operation Epic Fury," the name given to the U.S. military action in Iran.
Congress recently passed a resolution telling President Trump to stop military action against Iran.
There is a ceasefire currently between the U.S. and Iran, but military resources have been heavily used.
Some Republicans in Congress doubt the peace plan President Trump made with Iran last week.
The funding proposal may face difficulties in Congress because the war is unpopular and midterm elections are upcoming.
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An earthquake struck Northern California on Wednesday, about two hours north of San Francisco. The quake caused damage to buildings and injured several people.
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The earthquake occurred in Northern California.
The location was approximately two hours north of San Francisco.
Several people were injured due to the earthquake.
The earthquake caused damage to many buildings and structures.
The event was reported by CBS News correspondent Carter Evans.
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President Trump canceled plans to sign a housing bill that aimed to reduce housing costs. During a private lunch with Republican senators, the discussion turned into a shouting match about the war in Iran. The president wants senators to focus on passing a different bill that changes voting rules.
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President Trump canceled a planned bill signing on housing costs.
The housing bill was intended to lower the cost of housing.
The lunch with GOP senators was held behind closed doors.
The meeting became a shouting match focused on the war in Iran.
President Trump wants senators to pass a bill about voting rule changes instead.
The event caused disruption on Capitol Hill.
The news report comes from CBS News and is by Caitlin Huey Burns.
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Ghislaine Maxwell is asking a federal court to overturn her 2021 conviction for sex trafficking, based on new documents released under a law called the Epstein Files Transparency Act. She says these documents show legal problems with her case and that important evidence was withheld. Prosecutors argue her claims are wrong and that the new information does not change the verdict.
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Maxwell is serving a 20-year federal prison sentence in Texas for helping Jeffrey Epstein traffic underage girls.
She filed a petition claiming new documents prove violations that make her conviction invalid.
These documents were released after the Epstein Files Transparency Act was passed in November.
Maxwell represents herself and wants a new hearing or a reduced sentence.
She alleges the government hid evidence, witnesses lied, and victim attorneys acted like prosecutors.
Prosecutors filed a detailed response calling her claims baseless and asking the court to reject her petition.
The government admits some documents were not shared before the trial but says it did not affect the outcome.
Maxwell argues the court must look at all the new evidence together, not piece by piece.
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President Donald Trump's administration has asked Congress to approve $87.6 billion in extra spending, mainly for the US-Israel conflict involving Iran. Most of the funds, about $67 billion, are for the Department of Defense to cover military personnel, readiness, and operational costs.
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The request was formally sent by the Office of Management and Budget, led by Russell Vought.
About $67 billion of the requested $87.6 billion is for defense related to the Iran war.
Funds will cover military personnel, preparedness, rebuilding stocks, munitions, operational costs, and classified programs.
This request is smaller than the $200 billion supplemental defense request made earlier this year.
Congress recently passed a war powers resolution urging President Trump to stop military actions against Iran or seek their approval.
Four Senate Republicans voted with Democrats to pass the resolution, showing a division in the party over the war.
Public opinion polls show low support for the war; only 24% think it is worth the cost.
Some Democrats oppose the funding request, calling it unrelated to urgent needs, while some Republicans support it as important for defense strength.
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Two strong earthquakes hit Venezuela on the same day. The first was a 7.1 magnitude quake that caused buildings to collapse in Caracas, and the second was a 7.5 magnitude quake near the city of Morón.
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The first earthquake had a magnitude of 7.1 and struck near Morón, about 168 km west of Caracas.
This quake caused buildings to fall down in Caracas, the capital city.
People in Caracas evacuated swaying buildings and stayed outside for safety.
Dust and collapsed walls were visible in some neighborhoods of Caracas.
Venezuela’s Interior Minister said the quake was felt across several states.
The Altamira neighborhood experienced serious damage with collapsed homes and buildings.
Authorities warned that aftershocks could cause more damage.
Later on the same day, a stronger 7.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Morón at a depth of 10 km.
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A federal appeals court decided that Michigan does not have to give sensitive voter information to the U.S. Department of Justice. The court said that a part of the 1960 Civil Rights Act does not allow the DOJ to demand this unedited voter data from the state.
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The case involves Michigan and the Trump administration’s request for voter data.
A three-judge panel from the 6th Circuit Court of Appeals made the decision.
The court was divided, meaning not all judges agreed fully.
The ruling focused on Title III of the 1960 Civil Rights Act.
The court said this law does not let the DOJ force Michigan to share sensitive voter information.
The voter data requested included unredacted details, meaning it was not changed to hide sensitive information.
The decision restricts the DOJ’s ability to access certain state voter information during its investigation.
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The U.S. Postal Service may stop delivering mail-in ballots to states that do not provide lists of absentee or mail ballot requesters to the federal government. Postmaster General David Steiner said this in a Senate hearing while discussing a proposed rule.
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The Postal Service could withhold mail ballots from states that do not share absentee ballot request lists with the federal government.
Postmaster General David Steiner spoke about this possibility during a Senate Homeland Security Committee hearing.
Sen. Gary Peters asked if ballots would be delivered to states refusing to share voter rolls.
Steiner replied that under the new proposed rule, ballots would not be delivered without receiving the required voter list, called a "manifest."
The proposed rule aims to require states to provide detailed absentee voter information to help USPS manage ballot delivery.
This issue relates to how elections are conducted and how mail ballots are handled at a federal level.
The proposed change is part of broader discussions about election administration under President Donald Trump’s administration.
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New cases of obesity are rising fastest among people in their 20s and 30s in England, with rates increasing by about 16-20% between 2019-20 and 2024-25. Researchers link this to unhealthy food environments, the pandemic, and economic challenges, while obesity remains a risk factor for diseases like diabetes and heart disease.
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New obesity diagnoses increased nearly 20% for people in their 30s and 16% for those in their 20s from 2019-20 to 2024-25.
The rise in younger adults is faster than in older groups, though most diagnoses still occur in people in their 40s and 50s.
Non-white groups and areas with higher poverty saw earlier and steeper increases in obesity.
Researchers suggest unhealthy food availability, pandemic stress, and cost of living rises contributed to these trends.
Healthy food tends to be more expensive than unhealthy options, making it harder for younger people to eat well.
Digital influences like social media and food apps may affect younger adults’ eating habits.
Data came from 55 million NHS patient records, excluding those already diagnosed as obese.
Overall, obesity rates recorded rose from 26.2% to 30.3% over the study period.
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