NASA is planning a space mission to save an old telescope that is at risk of falling back to Earth. The rescue operation could start as soon as Tuesday morning.
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NASA has an aging space telescope that may fall to Earth without intervention.
The agency is preparing a rescue mission to prevent the telescope from crashing.
The mission is described as daring and involves complex space operations.
The rescue attempt could begin on Tuesday morning.
Saving the telescope is important to continue its scientific work.
CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood is providing updates on the mission.
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Two strong earthquakes recently hit Venezuela, causing power outages in two of the three public hospitals in the coastal state of La Guaira. This revealed problems in Venezuela’s emergency medical system, according to reports.
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Venezuela experienced back-to-back earthquakes last week.
The earthquakes caused power failures in two public hospitals in La Guaira.
La Guaira is a coastal state in Venezuela that was hard hit by the quakes.
The affected hospitals are part of the public health system.
A nonprofit group called "United Doctors of Venezuela" reported the hospital issues.
The New York Times covered the story and interviewed the director of this group.
The events showed weaknesses in Venezuela’s emergency medical response.
CBS News discussed the report with a New York Times reporter.
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The United States deported 146 Venezuelan people to Venezuela hours before two large earthquakes struck the country on June 24. Several deportees were trapped in a hotel that collapsed during the earthquakes, and rescue teams are searching for survivors amid severe damage and many casualties.
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A US deportation flight from Miami to Venezuela arrived on the same day Venezuela experienced two strong earthquakes (magnitudes 7.2 and 7.5).
The flight carried 146 Venezuelans, including 19 women and 7 children.
Deportees were held at a hotel in La Guaira city, one of the hardest-hit areas by the earthquakes.
Survivors reported being trapped under rubble from the collapsed hotel and shared accounts of the disaster.
The Venezuelan government reported over 1,700 people died due to the earthquakes across the country.
Some deportees walked about 3 miles to find help and were eventually able to contact relatives at a National Guard building.
US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) deported people to Venezuela 12 times in May 2024 as part of President Donald Trump’s mass deportation policy.
ICE did not respond to requests for comment about this particular deportation flight and its timing with the earthquakes.
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An unofficial deadline of June 30 has been set by anti-immigration groups in South Africa, asking undocumented migrants to leave the country. This has increased fear among foreign nationals, especially in places like Yeoville Market, where the usual friendly atmosphere is now tense.
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Anti-immigration groups in South Africa set a June 30 deadline for undocumented migrants to leave.
The deadline is unofficial and not set by the government.
Many foreign nationals feel scared because of this deadline.
Yeoville Market is an area affected by this tension.
Vendors at the market report a change from a welcoming to a fearful environment.
The situation highlights ongoing tensions around immigration in South Africa.
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Ship traffic through the Strait of Hormuz dropped sharply after attacks on ships and American bases in the area. Iran launched drone and missile strikes, and the United States responded with retaliatory actions.
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On Wednesday, 74 ships passed through the Strait of Hormuz.
Ship traffic fell to 29 vessels on Saturday and 12 on Sunday.
Iranian drones attacked a ship in the strait on Thursday.
The United States carried out strikes in response to the drone attack.
Over the weekend, Iran attacked a second ship.
Iran also launched missile and drone strikes against U.S. bases nearby.
The Strait of Hormuz is a crucial passage for global shipping and oil transport.
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A recent AARP poll shows Republican candidates Vivek Ramaswamy and Senator Jon Husted are slightly behind their Democratic opponents in Ohio's governor and Senate races. The poll was done in mid-June by two polling groups working together.
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The poll covers Ohio's governor and Senate elections.
Vivek Ramaswamy is the Republican candidate for governor.
Senator Jon Husted is a Republican running for the Senate.
Democratic candidate Amy Acton leads Ramaswamy in the governor race.
The poll was conducted June 14–16 by Fabrizio Ward and Impact Research.
The polling team included members from both political parties.
The poll was commissioned by AARP, a group focusing on older adults.
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The World Health Organization (WHO) reports that over 1,300 people have died in Europe due to heat-related causes since June 21. Many countries in Europe have experienced record high temperatures recently.
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More than 1,300 deaths in Europe are linked to heat since June 21.
Temperatures broke records across Europe on a recent Sunday.
The World Health Organization provided these updates.
The intense heat is affecting multiple European countries.
Heat-related deaths refer to deaths caused by extreme high temperatures.
The situation is ongoing with summer heat waves continuing.
Authorities and health experts are monitoring the situation.
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A new CBS News poll asked Americans about the best things in the United States as the country nears its 250th anniversary. The poll highlights what people like most about living in the U.S.
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The poll was conducted by CBS News.
It focused on Americans' views about the best parts of the United States.
The timing of the poll relates to the upcoming 250th anniversary of the nation’s founding.
Anthony Salvanto from CBS News reported on the results.
The poll results were shared through CBS News platforms and apps.
The article highlights positive opinions from American citizens about their country.
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The Alaska Supreme Court ruled that a man named Daniel J. Sullivan can appear on the Republican primary ballot against Senator Dan Sullivan. The court rejected state officials' earlier decision to block him, citing concerns about voter confusion, and told election authorities to decide how to list his name.
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Daniel J. Sullivan has the same name as Alaska Republican Senator Dan Sullivan.
The Alaska Supreme Court reversed a lower court's ruling that blocked Daniel J. Sullivan from the GOP primary ballot.
State officials said Daniel J. Sullivan tried to confuse voters by using a similar name and campaign materials.
Daniel J. Sullivan is a retired teacher and former U.S. Forest Service employee.
Senator Dan Sullivan is seeking a third term; a Democrat, Mary Peltola, is also running for the Senate seat.
The court said the election division can regulate how candidates’ names appear on the ballot to prevent confusion.
The Alaska Division of Elections wanted to label Daniel J. Sullivan as "nonpartisan" on the ballot for clarity.
The Alaska Republican Party supported allowing Daniel J. Sullivan to run, as did several other GOP-led states.
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A federal judge blocked part of a Trump administration rule that limited student loan amounts for certain graduate fields like nursing and physical therapy. Because of this ruling, these students can now borrow higher federal loan amounts temporarily while the Education Department challenges the decision in court.
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The Trump administration had a rule setting lower loan caps for some fields, excluding nursing and physical therapy from being "professional" programs.
A federal judge blocked this rule, allowing nursing, physical therapy, and some other fields to qualify for higher student loan limits for now.
The Education Department issued a revised rule to follow the judge’s order but plans to fight the case in court.
"Professional programs" have a federal loan cap of $200,000, while other graduate programs have a $100,000 cap.
The original Trump rule aimed to reduce student debt and lower tuition prices by limiting federal loan amounts.
Some graduate nursing programs, like nurse anesthesia, can cost more than $100,000 and now qualify for the higher loan cap temporarily.
The revised rule expands the list of professional degree programs from about a dozen to 29, including nursing, physical therapy, athletic training, and speech-language pathology.
Theology programs were moved from the professional list to the lower limit list, except the master of divinity degree which remains on the professional list.
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A strong heat wave is expected in many parts of the eastern United States before July 4. More than 100 locations might see their highest-ever temperatures through Saturday night.
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The heat wave will affect the eastern half of the U.S.
Over 100 record-high temperatures are expected.
The heat will continue until at least Saturday night.
The weather event is happening just before the July 4 holiday.
Meteorologists are tracking and reporting on the heat wave.
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Three Americans have died due to recent earthquakes in Venezuela, the U.S. State Department confirmed. Rescue and recovery efforts are ongoing in Venezuela, and U.S. officials remain in contact with people affected.
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Three American citizens died in earthquakes in Venezuela.
The U.S. State Department confirmed these deaths on Monday.
Search-and-rescue operations are still happening in Venezuela.
The State Department has a consular team working in the area.
The consular team is communicating with affected individuals.
The earthquakes caused serious damage in Venezuela.
The exact details about the victims have not been disclosed.
Venezuelan authorities are involved in recovery efforts.
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Rescue teams in Caracas, Venezuela, are still looking for people five days after two powerful earthquakes hit the area. Families remain hopeful that their missing relatives are alive under the collapsed buildings.
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Two strong earthquakes struck Venezuela, causing severe damage.
Search and rescue efforts are ongoing nearly five days after the quakes.
Many buildings have collapsed due to the earthquakes.
Families are still hopeful about finding survivors under the rubble.
The rescue operations focus especially on the capital, Caracas.
The situation is critical as time passes for those trapped.
News reports include interviews with family members waiting for news.
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Chinese businessman Guo Wengui was sentenced to 30 years in a US prison for running a scam involving fraud, racketeering, and money laundering. Guo, who fled China in 2017 and became a critic of the Chinese government, raised over $1 billion from followers through online investment and cryptocurrency schemes.
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Guo Wengui was sentenced to 30 years in prison by a New York court.
He was convicted of racketeering, fraud, and money laundering.
Guo fled China in 2017 and sought asylum in the US after corruption accusations.
He criticized China’s Communist Party and gained a large online following.
Prosecutors said he raised more than $1 billion from followers between 2018 and 2023.
The money was used to support his expensive lifestyle, including luxury cars, a large mansion, and a yacht.
Guo denies wrongdoing, claiming the money was for political activism.
He had connections with Steve Bannon, a former adviser to President Donald Trump.
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Carl Rinsch, a Hollywood director, was sentenced to two and a half years in prison for taking $11 million from Netflix for a sci-fi show he never finished. He spent the money on luxury items instead of the show and was convicted of fraud.
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Carl Rinsch was convicted of fraud for cheating Netflix out of $11 million.
Netflix paid him money to produce a series called White Horse, which was never completed.
Instead of using the funds for the show, Rinsch spent the money on luxury cars, watches, clothes, and expensive mattresses.
Prosecutors said he lost about half the money in bad investments and put some into cryptocurrency.
Rinsch apologized and said mental health struggles affected his judgment.
A judge sentenced him to 2.5 years in prison and ordered him to pay back the money.
Rinsch has support from some people, including actor Keanu Reeves, who sent a letter asking for leniency.
Rinsch must report to prison in September and plans to appeal the case.
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A court ruled that pro-Israel activist Ofir Birenbaum broke parts of a legal settlement with Sydney restaurant Cairo Takeaway. The dispute began after Birenbaum claimed he was “completely vindicated” following the settlement in a defamation case.
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Ofir Birenbaum, a pro-Israel activist, visited Cairo Takeaway wearing a Star of David cap and necklace with reporters.
Birenbaum sued the restaurant owner Hesham El Masry and staff member Talaat Yehia for defamation over social media posts.
The restaurant apologized and deleted the posts before the defamation case was settled in March.
After the settlement, Birenbaum released statements claiming full vindication and his lawyer called the settlement a win for him and the Australian Jewish community.
Cairo Takeaway argued in court that these statements violated the settlement and were meant to control media coverage.
Birenbaum’s lawyer said the statements did not go against the settlement and pointed to the restaurant’s public apology as proof of vindication.
The legal dispute involved a federal court decision by Justice Robert Bromwich.
The incident and legal battle drew attention in Australia and internationally.
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The annual financial disclosures for eight Supreme Court justices for the year 2025 have been released, showing their reported income, investments, debts, and assets. The reports reveal that Chief Justice John Roberts has the highest estimated asset range among the justices whose reports were filed.
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Eight of the nine current Supreme Court justices filed financial disclosures for the year 2025; Justice Samuel Alito had not filed his report.
The disclosures include income from book deals, teaching, investments, gifts, assets, liabilities, and reimbursed travel.
Most assets and liabilities are reported in broad ranges, so exact net worth is not possible to calculate.
Chief Justice John Roberts’ disclosed asset range is estimated between about $17.3 million and $60.9 million.
Justice Amy Coney Barrett’s disclosed asset range is about $3.7 million to $12 million, including brokerage and retirement accounts.
Justice Neil Gorsuch reported about $3.5 million to $11.4 million in assets, with no liabilities.
Justice Elena Kagan reported roughly $2.5 million to $5.5 million in assets, also with no liabilities.
Justice Clarence Thomas’ assets range between about $1.9 million and $7.1 million.
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Mrs Brown's Boys D'Movie is a film based on the popular TV comedy show Mrs Brown's Boys. In the movie, Mrs Brown faces exciting adventures like car chases and ninjas while trying to save her market stall in Dublin.
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The movie is a big-screen version of the Mrs Brown's Boys sitcom.
It features action scenes such as car chases and ninjas.
The story centers on Mrs Brown trying to save her Dublin market stall.
The film includes outdoor musical numbers.
It runs for about 1 hour and 30 minutes.
The movie first aired on December 31, 2015.
It contains strong language and adult humor.
It is available to watch for 30 days after airing.
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President Donald Trump said the United States and Iran will restart peace talks in Doha on Tuesday. However, Iran’s top negotiator said no meeting is planned. This shows there is some uncertainty about if or when the talks will happen.
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President Trump announced talks between the U.S. and Iran would resume in Doha on Tuesday.
Iran’s senior negotiator stated no meeting is currently scheduled.
The conflicting statements indicate unclear communication between the two sides.
Talks would aim to address ongoing issues between the U.S. and Iran.
The news was reported by CBS News correspondent Weijia Jiang.
Doha is the capital city of Qatar, often used as a neutral place for international talks.
Both countries have a history of tense relations and previous failed negotiations.
No official confirmation of the meeting has come from either government aside from these statements.
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The US Supreme Court refused to review a New York jury’s 2023 decision that found President Donald Trump liable for sexually abusing and defaming writer E Jean Carroll. This means the $5 million civil judgment against President Trump will remain in place.
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The Supreme Court declined to hear President Trump’s appeal of the verdict without giving a public explanation.
A lower appeals court had already upheld the jury’s verdict earlier in 2024.
The jury found President Trump liable for sexually abusing and defaming E Jean Carroll.
President Trump denies the allegations and called the case fake on his social media platform.
Carroll first accused President Trump publicly in 2019 after publishing part of her memoir.
Carroll filed the lawsuit against President Trump in 2022, three years after her allegations became public.
Carroll’s lawyer said the Supreme Court’s decision ends President Trump’s attempts to avoid responsibility.
The civil judgment against President Trump amounts to $5 million from the 2023 trial.
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