The Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library is opening on July 4 in the North Dakota Badlands. The 96,000-square-foot building honors the 26th president and reflects his connection to the nature and land that shaped him.
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The library is located in the North Dakota Badlands, near Theodore Roosevelt National Park.
It covers 96,000 square feet and cost $450 million to build.
Its design blends with the natural landscape, including a grass-covered roof with walking paths.
The building uses compressed earth walls and natural light from skylights.
Theodore Roosevelt spent significant time in North Dakota, which influenced his life and presidency.
Roosevelt moved to the Badlands after his mother and wife died on the same day in 1884.
The library aims to offer visitors an immersive, adventure-inspired experience rather than a traditional museum.
Theodore Roosevelt is often ranked among the top five most popular U.S. presidents.
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Theodore Roosevelt’s presidential library has opened in North Dakota more than a century after his death. The library offers an interactive experience about his life, work, and the natural environment that influenced him.
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The library is located in North Dakota, where Roosevelt spent much time.
It is called the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library.
Roosevelt was the 26th president of the United States.
The library provides an immersive experience, using displays and exhibits.
It focuses on both Roosevelt’s legacy and the nature important to him.
The library opened 107 years after Roosevelt’s death.
It aims to educate visitors about Roosevelt’s vision for America.
The project highlights the connection between Roosevelt and the prairie landscape.
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President Donald Trump said the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool will likely be drained to fix problems like algae growth and peeling paint. These issues appeared after a recent major renovation during his administration.
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President Trump announced plans to drain the Reflecting Pool for repairs.
The pool developed an algae bloom, which means unwanted plant growth in the water.
There were also signs of peeling paint on the pool after renovations.
The renovation of the Reflecting Pool happened under President Trump's administration.
Contractors have been consulted about how to address the issues.
Draining the pool means removing most or all of the water temporarily.
The Reflecting Pool is a well-known landmark near the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C.
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Colombia is holding a presidential election with two main candidates: Abelardo de la Espriella, who supports restarting military actions against armed groups, and Iván Cepeda, a left-wing senator who wants to change the current peace plan based on negotiations. The country has experienced decades of conflict that caused many deaths, and the candidates have very different ideas on how to achieve peace.
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Colombians are voting to elect a new president.
Abelardo de la Espriella leads the race and supports using full military force against armed groups.
Iván Cepeda is the main challenger and supports modifying the peace plan to focus more on negotiations and disarmament.
Colombia has endured about 60 years of conflict that killed hundreds of thousands of people.
The current peace plan aims to end violence through disarmament and talks with armed groups.
The election highlights a major choice between a hardline military approach and a negotiation-based peace process.
The article is based on analysis from an expert at Chatham House, an international policy institute.
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The CBS News Almanac for June 21 reviews important events that happened on this date in history. The program "Sunday Morning" presents these past events for viewers.
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The Almanac covers historical events from June 21.
It is featured on CBS News.
The segment is part of the "Sunday Morning" show.
The content is accessible through the CBS News app and browser.
The program aims to inform viewers about past significant moments on this day.
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Iran has kept the Strait of Hormuz closed despite peace talks between the US and Iran starting in Switzerland. The closure affects global trade and leaves many sailors stranded, facing challenges like avoiding drone attacks and rationing their food.
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Iran shut the Strait of Hormuz, a key waterway for global shipping.
The closure happened even as the US and Iran began peace talks in Switzerland.
Iran blames Israel for breaking a ceasefire by continuing attacks in Lebanon.
Thousands of sailors are stuck on ships in the conflict zone around the strait.
Sailors are trying to avoid drones and have to ration their food supplies.
The Strait of Hormuz closure impacts the global economy by disrupting trade.
Israel and Hezbollah have exchanged fire despite the ceasefire.
The situation involves multiple countries including Iran, Israel, Lebanon, and the USA.
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The 14th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution says anyone born in the United States is automatically a citizen, except for children of diplomats and invading armies. In January 2025, President Donald Trump issued an order to block citizenship for most children born to parents in the U.S. illegally, but courts have stopped this order, and the Supreme Court is now reviewing the case.
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The 14th Amendment guarantees birthright citizenship to almost everyone born in the U.S.
Exceptions include children of foreign diplomats and members of invading armies.
About 250,000 children born annually to undocumented immigrants could lose citizenship if President Trump’s order is upheld.
President Trump’s executive order claims the 14th Amendment has never meant universal birthright citizenship.
A lower court blocked the order, and the Supreme Court is now deciding the issue.
The Supreme Court first ruled on citizenship in the 1857 Dred Scott case, which denied citizenship to Black people, but the 14th Amendment later overturned that.
The 1898 case of Wong Kim Ark confirmed birthright citizenship for a U.S.-born child of Chinese immigrants.
There is public debate, with polls showing Americans split almost evenly on birthright citizenship for children of undocumented immigrants.
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The 14th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution says anyone born or made a citizen in the country is a citizen. President Donald Trump signed an order in January 2025 to limit citizenship for children born to parents in the U.S. illegally or temporarily. The Supreme Court is now deciding if this order is legal.
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The 14th Amendment guarantees citizenship to all born or naturalized in the U.S.
President Trump signed an executive order in January 2025 aiming to restrict birthright citizenship.
The order targets children born to parents who are in the country illegally or temporarily.
Pew Research Center estimates that this could affect about 250,000 children each year.
The Supreme Court is reviewing the legality of President Trump’s executive order.
The discussion includes how the U.S. has a history of welcoming immigrants.
Experts explain what changing birthright citizenship could mean for the country.
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A 51-year-old man died after falling from a high level inside Madison Square Garden during a Goose concert. He was found unconscious and taken to Bellevue Hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
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The man fell from the arena's 300 level just before 10 p.m. on Saturday.
He was attending a live performance by the rock band Goose.
Emergency personnel responded quickly and took him to Bellevue Hospital.
The band Goose expressed sadness and sympathy in a statement on Instagram.
Goose was scheduled to perform the next day at SummerStage in Central Park.
Police and venue officials are involved in the investigation.
No information about the cause of the fall was provided yet.
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The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) aims to finish building the primary border wall along the southern border by the end of 2027. Currently, only 10% of the planned wall is complete, and the project faces legal, land access, and construction speed challenges.
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About 698 miles of the primary border wall remain to be built.
To meet the deadline, construction must increase to about 13 miles per week, but recent rates were closer to 2.6 miles per week.
The fastest recent progress was 4 miles built in five days.
Most contracts have been awarded to two construction companies, and projects are moving beyond the design phase.
Environmental reviews have been waived to speed up construction, though some wall sections near parks have been removed after local opposition.
DHS has filed eminent domain lawsuits to gain access to private land needed for the wall.
Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin and CBP officials say the wall is a priority to prevent illegal border crossings.
President Donald Trump prioritized the wall, but only about 30 miles were built in his first year in office.
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The United States and Iran signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) that calls for an immediate and permanent end to military actions on all fronts, including Lebanon. However, Israeli attacks on Lebanon have continued, causing many deaths and complicating peace efforts tied to the Iran-US agreement.
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The MoU between the US and Iran demands stopping all military operations immediately, including in Lebanon.
Israel has continued air and ground attacks on Lebanon since March, killing over 4,000 people.
Iran delayed talks with the US scheduled in Switzerland because of ongoing Israeli strikes.
Lebanese group Hezbollah wants Israel to fully withdraw from Lebanese territory as part of the Iran deal.
Lebanon’s government prefers direct talks with Israel rather than linking peace to Iran negotiations.
US President Donald Trump criticized Israel for their actions in Lebanon and called for scaling back operations.
The US aims to separate conflicts between Lebanon and Iran and promote a ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon.
Experts say Lebanon’s role is important for the Iran-US deal’s success, focusing on protecting Lebanon’s borders peacefully.
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David Hockney, a famous British artist, died at 88 in London earlier this month. His private funeral was attended only by his partner and great-nephew, and several memorial services are planned in cities important to his life.
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David Hockney was 88 years old and died at his home in London.
Only his partner Jean-Pierre Goncalves de Lima and great-nephew Richard Hockney attended the funeral, as he wished.
Memorial services will be held next year in London, Los Angeles, Paris, and Yorkshire.
Hockney’s artworks will mostly go to foundations and public institutions worldwide.
He was known for colorful paintings, including Yorkshire landscapes and Los Angeles swimming pools.
Hockney was a leading figure in the 1960s pop art movement.
In 2018, one of his swimming pool paintings sold for nearly £70 million, a record for a living artist.
King Charles and Prime Minister Keir Starmer publicly expressed sadness at his death.
Exhibitions of Hockney’s work are currently showing and planned for next year in London.
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British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is facing pressure to resign after Andy Burnham won a by-election by a large margin. Burnham, a rival within the Labour Party, plans to challenge Starmer’s leadership as Labour suffers from declining support and recent election losses.
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Andy Burnham, Greater Manchester mayor, won the Makerfield by-election with a big lead.
Burnham plans to challenge Keir Starmer to lead the Labour Party.
Starmer’s popularity has dropped, with only 19% of Britons viewing him positively.
Labour recently lost local and regional elections in England, Scotland, and Wales.
Starmer may announce a resignation timetable soon, possibly as early as Monday.
Labour figures, including Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper, have called for Starmer to step down.
Starmer has been involved in controversy linked to his appointment of Peter Mandelson as ambassador to the US.
Burnham is expected to be sworn in as a lawmaker on Monday and could become prime minister if he takes Labour leadership due to the party’s large majority.
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President Donald Trump explained that his "I'm the boss" comment at the G7 summit was a joke, not a serious claim of authority. He said the remark came from the seating arrangement and was meant to be funny during the meeting with other world leaders in France.
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The "I'm the boss" comment happened at the G7 summit, where leaders of major Western countries met.
President Trump said he was joking and not trying to assert control over other leaders.
The comment was linked to how the leaders were seated at a large table meant for more people.
Trump stated all leaders understood the comment was a joke.
He described his second term as president as more powerful than the first.
Trump called the G7 summit successful and described it as "very dominant."
The summit also included a dispute with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni over a photo request.
Meloni denied Trump's claim that she begged for a photo, calling the story made up.
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France is experiencing a severe heatwave with temperatures expected to exceed 40°C in many areas. Authorities have issued high heat alerts, canceled some events, and restricted alcohol at a nationwide music festival to protect public health.
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More than one-third of France is under a red heat alert, affecting 35 departments.
About 76% of the population faces level 1 or 2 heat alerts, totaling around 53 million people.
Temperatures could reach 42°C or higher in some parts from Monday onward.
The annual Fête de la Musique festival has alcohol restrictions and some event cancellations due to heat risks.
Paris banned strong alcoholic drinks in public near the Seine and Canal St-Martin to reduce accidents.
Nearly 5,000 police and 2,500 emergency workers are deployed in Paris to ensure safety.
Over 800 schools closed and 1,800 rescheduled classes because of the heat.
Heat warnings have also been expanded in Italy and Spain due to similarly high temperatures.
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The Get on the Bus program helped families visit incarcerated fathers at a California prison by providing free transportation, food, and a special Father's Day event. This program supports children's mental health and strengthens family bonds by allowing rare, meaningful visits with their imprisoned parents.
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The event took place on June 13 at the Correctional Training Facility in Soledad, California.
More than 100 families attended, traveling by bus and passing security checks.
The Get on the Bus program provided free rides and meals to the families.
Incarcerated fathers could spend quality time with their children and families during this visit.
The program aims to help children deal with feelings like abandonment and shame due to their parent's incarceration.
Typical prison visit costs, including vending machine food, can be very high, around $100 or more per family visit.
Families could bring up to five people, and the event included activities like board games, photo booths, and sharing meals together.
Special moments included celebrating a high school graduation and giving children teddy bears from their fathers.
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Most Americans want the war with Iran to end, especially those who have felt the impact of high gas prices. However, many do not believe that the U.S. has achieved its main goals in stopping Iran’s nuclear program or threats, and they feel the cost of the conflict has not been worth it.
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Many Americans hope for lower gas prices and support ending the Iran conflict.
Most believe Iran’s nuclear program has not been permanently stopped.
The majority think Iran will continue to threaten its neighbors in the region.
Many Americans feel the U.S. has not advanced its economic or strategic interests through the conflict.
Opinion among Republicans is divided, with 40% wanting the war to continue until Iran gives up more.
Few Americans believe the current agreement benefits the U.S. more than Iran.
About half of Americans do not accept ending the war while Iran’s current leaders remain in power.
The public largely thinks the Trump administration is focused on ending the war quickly rather than having fully met its goals.
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Parts of India are experiencing very hot nights, with temperatures staying above 46 degrees Celsius even after sunset. This heat makes it harder for people to sleep well, which can harm their health, especially for vulnerable groups like women, children, elderly, and low-income communities. Experts warn that as the world gets warmer due to climate change, these sleep problems and health risks will increase.
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Some areas in India have nighttime temperatures above 46°C.
Humans need to cool down to fall asleep, but hot nights prevent this.
Poor sleep is linked to heart problems and depression.
Women, children, elderly, and poorer people in hot countries are most affected.
Climate change is causing global temperatures to rise.
Rising temperatures will likely cause more sleep difficulties worldwide.
The show features interviews with a sleep expert and a reporter from India.
It also offers practical advice for staying cool during hot nights.
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The United States and Iran have started direct talks in Switzerland following an initial agreement to end their conflict. The deal includes a goal to reach a final agreement within 60 days, ending fighting on all fronts, reopening the Strait of Hormuz, and lifting US sanctions on Iran.
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US and Iranian officials are meeting in Switzerland to negotiate a peace deal.
Both countries signed an initial agreement last week to stop the war immediately.
The deal aims to finalize terms within 60 days.
Fighting continues between Israel and Hezbollah, an Iran-backed group in Lebanon.
Iran briefly closed the Strait of Hormuz, a key shipping route, but ships have continued to pass.
The agreement includes a $300 billion plan to rebuild Iran.
The US will end all types of sanctions on Iran as part of the deal.
Pakistan is acting as a mediator in the peace talks, with its top leaders attending the meetings.
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Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass declared a state of emergency due to a large fire at a cold-storage warehouse in Boyle Heights. Firefighters continue to work on controlling the fire and smoke, which has affected air quality, leading to shelter-in-place orders and the opening of relief centers.
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The fire started on June 17 at a 500,000-square-foot cold-storage warehouse in Boyle Heights, Los Angeles.
A solar-panel system on the roof caught fire, and an ammonia refrigerant line ruptured, making the situation more dangerous.
Ammonia is flammable and can produce toxic fumes, complicating firefighting efforts.
Firefighters had to retreat and fight the fire from a distance using water drops from helicopters.
Smoke and air pollution have caused shelter-in-place orders for local residents.
Los Angeles city and county opened relief centers to help residents affected by the smoke.
Officials expect to remove about 85 million pounds of spoiled food from the facility after the fire is out.
The emergency declaration asks Governor Gavin Newsom to speed up state aid under the California Disaster Assistance Act.
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