The FBI is assigning over 200 staff members to investigate the 2020 presidential election in Fulton County, Georgia. This effort focuses on reviewing more than 700 records by mid-July as part of a priority investigation connected to alleged election issues.
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The FBI requested 260 analysts and specialists to work on the Georgia 2020 election probe.
The investigation centers on Fulton County, Georgia’s most populous county, including Atlanta.
FBI agents seized hundreds of boxes of ballots and documents in January 2026.
Each assigned staff member is to review about 708 records by July 17, 2026.
The Justice Department described the investigation as addressing “irregularities” in the 2020 election.
Georgia’s 2020 presidential votes were counted three times, including a hand count, confirming Joe Biden’s win.
President Donald Trump and his allies have made claims of widespread election fraud in the 2020 election.
Fulton County officials declined to comment due to the ongoing investigation.
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An Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has caused more than 400 deaths and is still spreading, including a case reported in the large city of Kisangani. The outbreak mainly affects northeastern provinces of the country and has also spread to neighboring Uganda and South Sudan.
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Over 400 people have died from Ebola out of 1,406 confirmed cases in the DRC.
The outbreak started in the northeastern Ituri province, where most deaths occurred.
The virus has spread to North Kivu, South Kivu, and reached Kisangani, a city with 1.5 million people.
A 24-year-old pregnant woman in Kisangani tested positive after being secretly moved from Ituri.
The Ebola virus spreads through contact with bodily fluids and is deadly.
No vaccine or specific cure currently exists, but treatments and vaccines are being tested.
Neighbors Uganda and South Sudan have reported cases and deaths linked to the outbreak.
Local distrust towards health workers is making Ebola control efforts difficult in affected areas.
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During a rehearsal for the Freedom 250 Fourth of July event linked to President Donald Trump, part of the stage structure broke and fell onto the performance area, stopping the show and nearly hitting dancers. It is unclear if anyone was hurt, and the event has faced other challenges like extreme heat and criticism.
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The Freedom 250 event is planned to celebrate the United States' 250th anniversary.
A large piece of the stage collapsed during rehearsal, interrupting performers.
No confirmed reports of injuries have been announced.
The event is connected to President Donald Trump through a nonprofit organizing several related celebrations.
Extreme heat has caused some event cancellations and affected rehearsals.
The multi-day Great American State Fair, part of these celebrations, has seen low attendance and criticism online.
Some U.S. states chose not to take part in the Freedom 250 events.
Newsweek has contacted the White House for comment on the incident.
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The July 5, 2026, episode of CBS News' "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" will feature several guests. They include NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman, Dr. Debra Houry, NCAA President Charlie Baker, and a joint interview with two Florida members of Congress, Rep. Adriano Espaillat and Rep. Carlos Gimenez.
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The show airs on CBS News at 10:30 a.m. Eastern Time on Sunday.
It streams later at 12:30 p.m. ET on Paramount+ and CBSNews.com.
Jared Isaacman is the NASA Administrator.
Dr. Debra Houry was the chief medical officer at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Charlie Baker is the NCAA President and a former governor of Massachusetts.
Democratic Rep. Adriano Espaillat and Republican Rep. Carlos Gimenez, both from Florida, will appear together.
The show is hosted by Margaret Brennan.
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Victorian MP Moira Deeming has started a legal case against the Victorian Liberal Party president after she accused another party member, Matthew Guy, of assault. Police investigated and did not find any offence, but Deeming has refused to apologize and is set to appear before her party’s executive meeting for a decision on her future.
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Moira Deeming is a member of the Victorian Parliament.
She accused fellow Liberal Party member Matthew Guy of putting her in a “headlock” at an event on May 23.
Victoria police investigated the claim and found no offence took place.
Matthew Guy has asked Deeming to publicly apologize.
Deeming says she misunderstood the meaning of “headlock” and won’t apologize.
Deeming has filed a legal suit against Brian Loughnane, Victorian Liberal president, to be heard in the Supreme Court.
The Victorian Liberal Party plans to meet to decide whether Deeming will remain a candidate.
Deeming’s lawyer states her complaint was made honestly and as a last resort.
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Germany's government has approved major changes to taxes, work rules, and pensions to boost the economy and reduce far-right support. The European Union upheld a large fine against Google for unfair practices, and a star wedding in New York is expected to bring big business to the city.
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Germany’s ruling coalition agreed on wide-ranging reforms for taxes, labor, and pensions.
Chancellor Friedrich Merz expects the reforms to increase Germany’s economic growth rate from 0.4% to 0.7% per year.
Germany’s growth forecast was recently lowered due to higher energy prices from the US-Israel conflict involving Iran.
The EU Court of Justice confirmed a €4.1 billion fine against Alphabet (Google) for anti-competitive practices linked to Android phone deals.
This ruling marks a final defeat for Google in a long-running EU antitrust case.
A potential wedding between Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce in New York could generate $20 million, boosting the city’s hospitality industry.
The article mentions other global events but focuses mainly on Germany’s reforms, the Google fine, and the economic impact of the Swift wedding.
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President Donald Trump criticized Italy's leader, Giorgia Meloni, calling her unreliable and seeking his attention. Instead of isolating her, European leaders united to support Meloni, which strengthened their ties amid shared challenges like the war in Ukraine and issues with Russia and China.
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President Trump questioned Italy's reliability as a wartime ally.
He accused Giorgia Meloni of seeking his attention in a negative way.
European leaders rallied around Meloni after Trump's comments.
This support softened past tensions related to Meloni's hard-right politics.
European countries are working more closely on defense and trade issues.
Challenges they face include the war in Ukraine, tensions with Iran and Russia, and trade deficits with China.
Trump's preference to deal with European countries one by one is becoming less effective.
The situation is pushing Europe toward more unity in foreign policy and economic matters.
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A man from California pleaded guilty to sending fake ransom messages to the family of Nancy Guthrie, who went missing outside Tucson, Arizona. He faces up to two years in prison or a $250,000 fine, while the FBI continues to investigate other possible ransom demands.
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Nancy Guthrie, 84, went missing on January 31 near Tucson; her phone, medicine, and blood drops were found at her home.
The family received a ransom note with a bitcoin payment request, reported by a local TV station.
Derrick Callella, 42, from Hawthorne, California, sent false ransom texts to Guthrie’s daughter and son-in-law after following the case on TV.
Callella asked about the bitcoin payment but was not connected to the original ransom demand.
Authorities linked Callella’s texts to an email and phone number registered in his name.
The FBI said they are still investigating other ransom demands that might be real.
Callella pleaded guilty and will be sentenced on September 10.
Nancy Guthrie is the mother of Today Show host Savannah Guthrie.
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The Supreme Court recently ruled that President Donald Trump has greater power to fire members of certain federal agencies. Two officials from the National Credit Union Administration (NCUA), who were fired by President Trump, are challenging their removal and planning to continue their legal fight.
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The Supreme Court expanded President Trump's authority to fire officials at some federal agencies.
This change affects independent agencies like the National Credit Union Administration (NCUA).
Todd Harper and Tanya Otsuka, former NCUA members, were fired by President Trump.
Harper and Otsuka say their terminations were unfair and plan to contest them in court.
The NCUA is being compared legally to the Federal Reserve because of similar structures.
The case could set new limits on how much the President can remove officials from independent agencies.
The Supreme Court's decision is creating new legal questions about presidential power.
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A recent poll shows that about 29% of Americans would be willing to vote for a candidate identified as a democratic socialist. Meanwhile, 45% said they would not support such a candidate, and 26% were unsure.
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29% of Americans are open to voting for a democratic socialist.
45% of Americans would not vote for a democratic socialist.
26% of people surveyed were undecided or unsure about voting for a democratic socialist.
The poll was conducted by The Economist and YouGov.
The poll reflects current attitudes toward democratic socialist candidates in U.S. elections.
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After having a baby, some new parents feel different about their pets, especially dogs. This change, called postpartum pet aversion, happens because of deep emotional and brain shifts after childbirth that focus attention on the baby, making pets sometimes feel overwhelming.
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Postpartum pet aversion is when parents suddenly feel irritation or distance from their pets after bringing home a newborn.
This reaction is common and linked to emotional and neurological changes after childbirth.
Parents may feel guilty or confused because their feelings toward their pet change unexpectedly.
Hormones, lack of sleep, and constant care for the baby reduce parents’ emotional energy, affecting how they interact with pets.
Some parents worry more about pet safety around the baby, such as concerns about germs or scratches.
Pets, especially dogs, also feel the changes and may show stress through behaviors like barking, clinginess, or withdrawing.
These pet behaviors are often signs of stress or confusion caused by changes in the household.
Experts say understanding these feelings and changes can help parents and pets adjust during this transition.
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American barbecue is a cooking style that uses slow heat and smoke to make meat very tender and flavorful. It has deep roots in U.S. history, blending Native American, European, and African cooking traditions, and features many regional styles across the country.
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Barbecue in the U.S. involves cooking meat slowly over indirect heat or smoke at low temperatures.
Common barbecue meats include ribs, brisket, and pork shoulder.
The barbecue tradition began before the U.S. was a country, combining indigenous, European, and African influences.
Visitors have noted that American barbecue is unique compared to European meat-cooking methods.
Commercial refrigeration in the late 1800s helped make barbecue more popular by allowing meat to be stored at home.
Different regions like North Carolina, Memphis, Texas, and Georgia have distinct barbecue sauces and cooking styles.
Many barbecue cooks learned their style from mentors who passed down recipes and techniques through generations.
Barbecue is considered a significant part of American culture and food tradition.
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A special ball has been designed to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the United States, also known as the Semiquincentennial Year. The ball was revealed by America250, One Times Square, and the Times Square Alliance.
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The celebration marks 250 years since the founding of the United States.
A commemorative ball has been created for this occasion.
America250 is an organization involved in this event.
One Times Square and the Times Square Alliance helped reveal the ball.
The ball will be part of festivities at Times Square, a well-known location in New York City.
The article encourages readers to test their knowledge of famous Americans.
The writer of the article, Holly Meyer, leads AP’s Global Religion team and is based in Nashville, Tennessee.
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Several influential people died in 2026, including music executive Clive Davis and former U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Alan Greenspan. The article reviews notable figures from different fields who passed away throughout the year.
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Clive Davis, a famous music producer, died in June 2026.
Alan Greenspan, former chair of the U.S. Federal Reserve, also died in June 2026.
Greenspan led the Fed during a long economic boom starting in 1991 but faced criticism after the 2007-2009 Great Recession.
Other notable deaths include Iranian-French cartoonist Marjane Satrapi and former MI6 chief Alex Younger.
The article lists influential people who died earlier in the year, such as Diane Crump, the first female professional jockey, and Aldrich Ames, a CIA traitor.
People from various fields like sports, film, music, and intelligence services are mentioned.
Some of the individuals had significant impacts in their areas and were well-known internationally.
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A special time capsule celebrating America’s 250th anniversary was sealed in Philadelphia on July 4, 2026. The capsule, made from stainless steel and designed to keep out water, will be opened 250 years later in 2276 and contains letters, documents, and unique items from all 50 states, U.S. territories, and the federal government.
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The America250 commission created a time capsule to mark the 250th anniversary of American independence.
The capsule weighs 900 pounds and is shaped like a cylinder to avoid cracking.
It is designed to be airtight and watertight, using soft metal seals and a secondary air-trapping cylinder.
The capsule will be buried 10 feet underground near Independence Hall in Philadelphia.
Items inside were preserved at a controlled humidity of 35% to keep them safe over time.
Contributions came from all 50 states, five U.S. territories, the District of Columbia, and three branches of the federal government.
Many of the contents are paper-based, including letters, postcards, poems, and historical brochures.
Some states included unique items or futuristic predictions, such as California’s AI-generated vision for the next 250 years.
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A clinical trial has started in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) to test new treatments for the current Ebola outbreak caused by the Bundibugyo virus. The World Health Organization (WHO) announced that the first patient has been enrolled in the trial, which aims to find safe and effective therapies to reduce deaths from the disease.
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The Ebola outbreak began in May and affects the DRC and Uganda, with some cases reported in France.
More than 1,400 confirmed cases and 438 deaths have been reported in the DRC as of late June.
The trial tests two new treatments and is led by WHO in cooperation with research institutes in DRC, Belgium, and the UK.
Bundibugyo virus is a strain of Ebola with no approved vaccines or treatments currently.
Ebola is a virus that harms the immune system and organs, passed from animals like fruit bats to humans.
People usually spread the disease only after showing symptoms, which appear 2 to 21 days after infection.
Symptoms begin suddenly and resemble flu or malaria, including fever, headache, and tiredness.
The WHO declared the outbreak a public health emergency to highlight its seriousness.
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People attended the Great American State Fair on Thursday and watched fighter jets fly overhead at the National Mall. Blake Boggs showed his young son the jets called the Thunderbirds, which are not often seen.
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The Great American State Fair took place on a Thursday.
Fighter jets called the Thunderbirds flew over the National Mall during the event.
Attendees stopped to look up at the jets in the sky.
Blake Boggs pointed out the Thunderbirds to his young son.
The Thunderbirds are a jet team that is rarely seen in this area.
The article mentions the crowd was thin due to high temperatures.
Despite fewer people, the atmosphere remained positive at the fair.
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The U.S. Energy Department suggested new steps that would make it harder to set stricter rules for how much energy appliances use. These changes would apply to all government administrations but could slow down efforts by a Democratic leadership to increase energy efficiency requirements.
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The Energy Department made a proposal to add challenges to creating future appliance energy efficiency standards.
These new hurdles would affect all current and future government administrations equally.
Democrats are generally more likely to want stronger energy efficiency rules for appliances.
The proposed hurdles could slow or block future efforts to raise these standards.
Energy efficiency standards set limits on the energy appliances can use to reduce waste and environmental impact.
The proposal could affect the speed and strength of future energy-saving regulations.
The announcement was made on a Thursday by the Energy Department.
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The U.S. State Department has officially labeled the Ecuadorian gang called the Chone Killers as a foreign terrorist organization. This group has been responsible for many attacks on civilians, police officers, and government workers in Ecuador.
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The Chone Killers are a gang based in Ecuador.
The U.S. designated them as a foreign terrorist organization on Wednesday.
The gang has carried out attacks against civilians and law enforcement.
They have targeted government officials, including high-profile assassinations.
The announcement was made by Secretary of State Marco Rubio.
This designation allows the U.S. to take stronger actions against the gang.
It highlights the U.S. concern over the gang’s violent activities in Ecuador.
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House Democrats on the Natural Resources Committee say that Freedom 250 may have misled people who tried to donate to America250. They claim donors were given bank details for Freedom 250 instead, which could mean the money was rerouted improperly.
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The House Natural Resources Committee is run by Democrats.
They released a report accusing Freedom 250 of misleading donors.
Donors who wanted to give money to America250 were given bank information for Freedom 250 instead.
The bank details included Freedom 250’s routing number and account number.
This situation may involve wire fraud, which means illegally redirecting funds.
The report is still interim, meaning it is not the final version.
America250 and Freedom 250 are different groups related to fundraising efforts.
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