The funeral of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has been ongoing for several days, with his coffin recently moved to Najaf, Iraq. Large crowds have gathered in Iran to honor him, while some critics have remained silent.
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Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iran’s Supreme Leader, passed away.
His multi-day funeral began on Saturday.
The coffin was recently transported to Najaf in Iraq.
Many people in Iran have attended the funeral to pay respects.
Some critics in Iran have not spoken out during the funeral events.
A special correspondent reported from Tehran about the funeral and reactions.
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A building in New York City became unstable, leading to evacuations for safety. At the same time, heavy rains caused severe flooding along the East Coast of the United States.
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An unstable building in New York City forced people to leave the area to stay safe.
The East Coast experienced heavy rainfalls.
These rains led to severe flooding in multiple areas along the coast.
The flooding disrupted daily life and caused concerns for residents.
Authorities responded by issuing evacuation orders and warnings.
The situation was covered by CBS Evening News on July 7.
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Telstra, Australia's biggest mobile network, experienced a nationwide outage that stopped many customers from making calls and using mobile internet. The problem also caused Victoria’s regional trains to stop running because their radio connections were affected.
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The Telstra network outage began around 4 a.m. and affected about 7,500 reported customers.
Telstra provides mobile services to roughly 25 million people across Australia.
Victoria’s regional train services were suspended due to the outage impacting their radio communication.
Telstra told users to try restarting their phones as a temporary solution.
The outage also disrupted emergency calls to triple zero in Western Australia.
Similar outages recently affected other providers like Vodafone and Optus.
Australian authorities now require telecom companies to report outages with detailed timing and causes.
Past outages have caused serious issues, including two deaths linked to an Optus disruption in 2025.
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Michigan is experiencing a sudden large outbreak of an intestinal parasite called Cyclospora, which causes diarrhea. Since June 22, over 700 people have been reported infected, with 36 hospitalized, but officials have not yet identified the source.
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Over 700 cases of cyclosporiasis have been reported in Michigan since June 22.
36 people have been hospitalized due to the infection.
Cyclospora cayetanensis is the parasite responsible; it causes watery diarrhea and can lead to dehydration.
The parasite spreads through contamination of produce and water with feces.
No specific food source or supplier has been linked to the outbreak yet.
Michigan health officials are working with the CDC and local departments to investigate.
Past outbreaks have been connected to bagged salads, cilantro, raspberries, and similar foods.
Michigan usually reports about 50 cases a year, making this outbreak unusually large for the state.
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Mariska Hargitay, known for her role on "Law and Order: SVU," will host the Emmy Awards on September 14. She is the first woman to host the event in 15 years, according to the Television Academy.
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Mariska Hargitay stars in the TV show "Law and Order: SVU."
She will host the Emmy Awards ceremony.
The event will take place on September 14.
The Television Academy announced Hargitay as the host.
She is the first female host of the Emmys in 15 years.
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Senator John Fetterman of Pennsylvania said Democrats who supported Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner despite his scandals should not help choose a replacement if Platner drops out. Fetterman criticized his colleagues for backing Platner after troubling past comments, a tattoo linked to a Nazi symbol, and sexual assault allegations.
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Graham Platner is a Democratic Senate candidate in Maine facing multiple scandals.
Platner made problematic internet comments years ago and admitted to having a tattoo linked to a Nazi symbol.
A woman who dated Platner accused him of sexual assault in 2021; Platner denied this.
These scandals caused many top Democrats to withdraw their support for Platner.
Senator Bernie Sanders recommended Platner step aside and said he discussed this with him.
Fetterman blamed party members, including Sanders, for supporting Platner and called for them to be held accountable.
Fetterman asked Sanders to apologize to the victims.
The issue concerns the U.S. Senate election in Maine and potential candidate replacement.
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More than 12.5 million U.S. federal student loan borrowers could be late on payments or in default by the end of 2026 if current trends continue. The Department of Education data shows nearly 3 million borrowers are currently behind on payments, and over 9.5 million are already in default, meaning they have missed payments for a long time.
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As of March, about 2.97 million federal borrowers were 30 to 270 days late on loan payments.
Around 9.57 million borrowers were in default, meaning payments were 271 days or more past due.
If payment problems continue, the total delinquent and defaulting borrowers could reach about 12.54 million by the end of 2024.
Student loan debt averages about $29,560 for bachelor's degree holders and $39,500 across all federal loan borrowers.
Graduate and professional students often owe much more, with dental, medical, and law graduates carrying the largest debts.
Loan defaults damage credit scores and can lead to wage garnishment.
The Trump administration is increasing efforts to collect payments, reversing the repayment pauses from the pandemic era.
Many borrowers struggled to restart payments after the COVID-19 pause due to confusing rules and delayed credit consequences.
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A federal judge ruled that the U.S. Department of Justice cannot obtain the names and personal contact details of all people who worked on the 2020 election in Fulton County, Georgia. The judge described the Justice Department's request as "unreasonable."
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The ruling took place in Atlanta.
The decision concerns the 2020 election workers in Fulton County, Georgia.
The U.S. Department of Justice asked for the names and personal contact information of these workers.
A federal judge denied this request.
The judge called the Justice Department's demand "unreasonable."
This case involves election-related data from the 2020 U.S. presidential election.
Fulton County is a major county in Georgia that played an important role in the 2020 election results.
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The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has been the main agency enforcing laws against workplace discrimination for over 60 years. The Department of Justice (DOJ) is now questioning a legal approach that has supported the EEOC’s work, which may change how workplace discrimination is addressed.
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The EEOC has enforced workplace discrimination rules for more than six decades.
The Department of Justice is challenging a long-standing legal framework used by the EEOC.
This framework has been a key tool for fighting workplace discrimination.
The policy shift was discussed by Geoff Bennett with Jenny Yang, a former EEOC chair.
The challenge could affect how discrimination cases are handled in the future.
The EEOC operates under federal law to promote equal employment opportunities.
Changes to this legal approach may impact workers and employers nationwide.
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Graham Platner, a Democrat running for Senate from Maine, faces a serious rape allegation that he denies. This accusation is expected to end his campaign and is increasing conflicts within the Democratic Party.
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Graham Platner is a Democratic Senate candidate from Maine.
He has been accused of rape in a credible allegation.
Platner says the accusation is “categorically untrue.”
Many believe Platner will likely drop out of the race soon.
The situation is causing more tension inside the Democratic Party.
This controversy adds to existing problems among Democrats.
The news is significant in U.S. domestic politics and election campaigns.
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Kentucky Senator Mitch McConnell has not been seen publicly since being hospitalized in mid-June, raising questions about his health. Senate Republicans say they have communicated with him, but his current condition remains unclear.
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Senator Mitch McConnell is a Republican from Kentucky.
He was hospitalized in mid-June.
McConnell has not made a public appearance since then.
There are growing concerns about his health.
Senate Republicans have confirmed they have spoken with him.
Details about his health condition have not been disclosed.
CBS News is reporting on the situation and its developments.
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Nolan Xavier Wells, an 18-year-old, was found dead near Horn Island, Mississippi, after going missing during a July 4 boat trip with friends. His family has hired civil rights lawyer Ben Crump to seek answers while officials investigate the circumstances of his death.
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Nolan Wells went missing on July 4 after a boat trip to Horn Island with friends.
His body was found the next day off the coast of Horn Island.
Friends said Wells stayed on the island expecting to return with someone else.
The Jackson County Sheriff said friends are cooperating with the investigation.
An autopsy was planned to determine the cause of death.
Wells was set to turn 19 and played football at Southwest Mississippi Community College.
His family, represented by Ben Crump, is asking investigators to be transparent and thorough.
The family is also requesting any videos or information from the island around that time.
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Senator Susan Collins asked the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to cancel some parts of a new rule about federal grants. She sent a letter to OMB Director Russell Vought, joining others who are concerned about the proposed changes.
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Senator Susan Collins represents Maine and is a Republican.
She opposes parts of a new grant rule proposed by the OMB.
Collins sent a letter to Russell Vought, the OMB Director.
The rule affects how federal grants are given out.
Other people and groups are also against the proposed changes.
The OMB is part of the Trump administration.
The proposed rule aims to change the federal grantmaking process in a significant way.
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President Donald Trump is thinking about selling U.S. F-35 fighter jets to Turkey. He spoke positively about his relationship with Turkey’s President Tayyip Erdoğan during a NATO summit held in Turkey.
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President Trump attended a NATO summit in Turkey.
He discussed the possibility of selling F-35 fighter jets to Turkey.
F-35 jets are advanced military aircraft used by the U.S. and allies.
Turkey is the host country for the NATO summit.
President Trump praised his relationship with Turkish President Erdoğan.
The news was reported by CBS News and included expert analysis from a former U.S. Ambassador to Turkey.
The article focuses on U.S.-Turkey relations and military sales.
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Some hospitals are using art to help patients of all ages recover better. This approach is gaining attention as studies show art can improve health outcomes.
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Hospitals are including art activities to support patient recovery.
This approach is used for patients from young children to adults.
Research shows that art can positively affect health results.
The use of art in healthcare is part of a growing trend.
The information comes from a special report by Mike Cerre.
This topic is covered in the ongoing CANVAS health and arts series.
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Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner faces sexual assault allegations from a woman he dated, which he denies. Several Democrats, including Senator John Fetterman, have withdrawn their support for Platner following the accusation.
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A woman who dated Graham Platner has accused him of sexual assault.
Platner denies the sexual assault allegations.
Several Democrats are withdrawing their endorsements for Platner.
Senator John Fetterman publicly criticized Platner after the allegations.
The situation is affecting the Maine Senate race campaign.
The news was covered by CBS News, including an interview with Senator Fetterman.
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US prosecutors arrested 24 people in the US, Canada, and Europe for connections to three organized crime groups based in India, including the Bishnoi gang. These groups are linked to crimes such as the killing of Sikh leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar in Canada and are accused of drug trafficking, extortion, and violent attacks.
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24 suspects were arrested in the US, Canada, and Europe for ties to India-based crime syndicates.
The groups include the Bishnoi gang, known for violent crimes and drug trafficking.
The suspects face charges related to the 2023 killing of Sikh leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar in Canada.
Nijjar was a Sikh separatist leader who wanted an independent Sikh state called Khalistan.
Lawrence Bishnoi and Satinderjeet "Goldy Brar" Singh are accused of ordering Nijjar’s murder; Bishnoi is jailed, and Brar is still free.
Canada has labeled the Bishnoi gang as a terrorist group to seize their assets.
Law enforcement seized about 1,000 kg of cocaine, 1 kg of heroin, $40,000 in cash, and a dozen guns during the investigation.
Multiple agencies, including the FBI and the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, worked together on the investigation.
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A U.K. judge dismissed Prince Harry's lawsuit accusing the Daily Mail publisher of invading his privacy, saying he did not provide enough proof. The court found the publisher’s reporting could have come from legal sources, ending Harry’s legal efforts against the tabloid.
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Prince Harry sued Associated Newspapers Ltd., publisher of the Daily Mail, for invading his privacy.
The judge ruled Harry failed to prove unlawful activity by the publisher.
The judge said the publisher might have used legitimate sources for the information.
Harry and six other claimants, including Elton John and Elizabeth Hurley, sought damages.
Legal costs for both sides could exceed 50 million pounds ($67 million).
Harry had some previous legal wins against other tabloids, including The Sun and the Daily Mirror.
The ruling came during Harry’s visit to the U.K., amid efforts to reconcile with King Charles III.
Harry blames the press for harming his family and personal life, including the death of his mother, Princess Diana.
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Maine Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner is losing support after a sexual assault allegation was reported. Platner denies the allegation, and several lawmakers have stopped backing his campaign.
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Graham Platner is running for the U.S. Senate as a Democrat in Maine.
Politico reported a sexual assault allegation against Platner.
Platner has denied the sexual assault claim.
Following the report, many Democratic lawmakers have withdrawn their support.
The loss of support is affecting Platner's campaign for the Senate seat.
CBS News correspondent Caitlin Huey-Burns is covering the situation.
The situation is ongoing and may influence the upcoming election.
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A building in Manhattan under construction was found unstable after two steel support columns bent, causing evacuations of the building and nearby areas. Officials are working to stabilize the building and say no one was hurt, but the situation is serious and could take days or weeks to resolve.
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The building is a former Pfizer pharmaceutical site being converted into apartments.
Two steel columns on the 21st floor buckled, causing floor cracks and sagging.
The building is on East 42nd Street, between Second and Third avenues in Manhattan.
Fire department drones are being used to inspect and gather information.
City officials say the building is unstable but the collapse, if any, would be limited to a small area.
Nearby workers have been evacuated and may be away from their offices for days or weeks.
Construction company MetroLoft thanked officials for their quick response and confirmed no debris fell and no injuries occurred.
The affected area is a small part of one of the two buildings on the site.
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