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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Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Senator Jon Ossoff have gained support in prediction markets for the 2028 Democratic presidential nomination, while California Governor Gavin Newsom’s chances have decreased. Recent polls show former Vice President Kamala Harris leading the Democratic primary race.
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Ocasio-Cortez’s chances of winning the 2028 Democratic nomination rose from 9% to 15% in prediction markets over one month.
Jon Ossoff’s chances more than doubled from under 6% to 14% in the same period.
Gavin Newsom’s chances dropped from 25% to 18% according to Polymarket.
Kamala Harris’s chances have remained steady around 8% in prediction markets but she leads in recent polls.
A FocalData poll showed Harris with 33% support, Newsom 15%, Ocasio-Cortez 9%, and Buttigieg 8%.
Another McLaughlin poll showed Harris at 26%, Newsom at 16%, and Ocasio-Cortez at 9%.
Prediction markets reflect trader sentiment based on political developments but do not guarantee election outcomes.
Polls surveyed registered voters nationwide in June 2023 to gauge early preferences for the 2028 Democratic primary.
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu criticized New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani for opposing support of Israel, citing Mamdani’s comment that Israel favors Jewish citizens over others. Netanyahu responded by highlighting that Israel is the only democracy in the Middle East and that 20% of its population is Muslim.
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke against NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s position on Israel.
Mamdani said he could not support Israel because it privileges Jewish citizens over other religious groups.
Netanyahu called this view “absurd.”
Netanyahu stated Israel is the only democracy in the Middle East.
He pointed out that 20% of Israeli citizens are Muslims.
The disagreement occurred publicly on Tuesday.
Mamdani is a Democrat and the mayor of New York City.
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Senator Mitch McConnell has been in the hospital for about three weeks, with little public information about his health. Several Senate GOP leaders said they recently spoke with McConnell, who is recovering but remains hospitalized.
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Mitch McConnell has been hospitalized for approximately three weeks.
Little official information has been released about the reason for his hospitalization.
Senate GOP leaders, including John Thune and John Barrasso, reported recent talks with McConnell.
These conversations included topics like national security and Senate matters.
Some online commentators have spread unverified claims about McConnell’s condition.
A recorded emergency call mentioned cardiac arrest and unconsciousness at McConnell’s home on the day he was hospitalized.
McConnell’s team says he is improving and staying involved with staff while recovering.
Kentucky law requires a special election if a Senate seat becomes vacant before August 3; otherwise, the seat is filled in the November general election.
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Rahm Emanuel, the former U.S. Ambassador to Japan, plans to criticize Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in a speech at Tel Aviv University. Emanuel is expected to say that the current U.S.-Israel relationship cannot continue as it is.
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Rahm Emanuel served as the U.S. Ambassador to Japan.
He will give a speech at Tel Aviv University.
The speech is expected to criticize Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
Emanuel will say the U.S.-Israeli relationship cannot continue unchanged.
The speech draft is nearly finalized and scheduled for Wednesday.
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The U.S. military launched strikes against Iran in response to attacks on three commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz, a key global shipping route. These attacks, carried out by Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, followed a recent drone strike on another vessel and increased tensions between the two countries despite ongoing indirect talks about maritime security.
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Three commercial ships were attacked in the Strait of Hormuz by Iran’s Revolutionary Guard over two days.
One attack involved a drone, and the other two used unknown projectiles.
No one was reported injured in these attacks.
The U.K. Maritime Trade Operations issued warnings about the attacks but did not name the ships.
The U.S. retaliated by launching military strikes against Iran.
The U.S. revoked Iran’s license to export oil in response to the attacks.
Iran condemned the U.S. actions and said it will defend its national interests.
Saudi Arabia condemned the attacks on its tanker, and Qatar condemned attacks on its tanker.
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The U.S. Navy identified Cmdr. Gabriel Edwards as the sailor missing after a helicopter made an emergency landing in the Arabian Sea on July 1. Three crew members were rescued, but Edwards was not found, and the search was stopped after more than 102 hours. The cause of the emergency landing is still under investigation.
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Cmdr. Gabriel Edwards was the commander of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 5.
The helicopter involved was an MH-60S Sea Hawk with a four-person crew.
Three crew members were rescued and returned to the USS George H.W. Bush.
Edwards was declared missing, and the search covered over 14,000 square miles with many Navy and Air Force assets involved.
After extensive search efforts, the search for Edwards was suspended after about four days.
The Navy posthumously promoted Edwards to the rank of captain.
Edwards was from Oakland, Oregon, had served 20 years, and was a qualified helicopter pilot since 2008.
There was no sign the helicopter was shot down; the cause of the emergency landing remains unknown.
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The United States and Iran are trying to negotiate a permanent end to their conflict, but they still disagree on many issues. Recent military attacks have paused, and further talks are expected soon, though Iran and the U.S. disagree on when those talks will happen.
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Iran launched drone and missile attacks on Bahrain and Kuwait in response to new U.S. airstrikes.
Iran warned it might stop peace talks if the U.S. continues attacks.
The U.S. President Donald Trump said a meeting with Iran would happen soon, but Iran denied any scheduled talks.
Both sides have a deadline of less than 60 days to finalize a peace deal.
Technical talks by lower-level diplomats are expected before senior officials meet again.
The Strait of Hormuz, a key shipping route, is disputed: the U.S. says it is open, while Iran wants control over it.
Both sides have paused their recent military actions for now.
Pakistan and Qatar are helping mediate the negotiations.
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Maryland lawmakers will hold a special session from August 3 to 5 to discuss a constitutional amendment about future congressional redistricting. The amendment, if passed, would go to voters in November and could allow for new district maps that make it easier for Democrats to win all eight seats.
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Maryland lawmakers are meeting in August for a special session on congressional redistricting.
The session aims to consider a constitutional amendment related to redrawing districts.
Democrats currently hold 7 out of 8 U.S. House seats in Maryland; one seat is held by a Republican.
The amendment would clarify the state constitution after a 2022 court ruling struck down a previous district map.
If both state chambers approve the amendment by a three-fifths vote, it will be on the November ballot for voters to decide.
Maryland Republicans criticize the move as a way to increase Democratic seats in Congress.
Redistricting usually happens once every 10 years after the census but can be done more often for political reasons.
The governor of Maryland supports the effort to finalize the redistricting plan.
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A large crowd gathered in Newport Beach, California, on the Fourth of July after an online event called a “TikTok takeover.” The gathering turned violent, with fires, blocked roads, attacks on police, and about 400 people arrested.
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Thousands of people came to Newport Beach for the Fourth of July, many responding to a social media meetup.
The crowd caused fires, blocked traffic, and threw fireworks and explosives at police and other people.
Police arrested 402 people, much more than the 60 arrests made the previous year over the same holiday.
Newport Beach firefighters responded to 102 emergencies, including 10 fires, and took 44 people to hospitals.
Most arrested were young people aged 15 to 25, many from outside Newport Beach, including Arizona, Nevada, and other parts of California.
Police used horses and called in help from 17 law enforcement agencies with over 350 officers.
Similar “takeover” events online are causing problems and violence in other cities, including Pensacola, Florida, and Chicago.
Officials in Washington, D.C. have increased efforts to hold parents responsible when minors cause trouble at these events.
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The U.S. military attacked Iranian targets after three merchant ships were hit near Oman in the Strait of Hormuz. The strikes aimed to punish Iran for what the U.S. called aggressive actions against commercial ships in international waters.
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Three merchant ships were struck in international waters off Oman in the Strait of Hormuz.
The U.S. Central Command said the attacks were to impose heavy costs on Iran for targeting innocent civilians on commercial ships.
The U.S. described Iran’s actions as aggressive, dangerous, and a violation of a ceasefire.
President Donald Trump met with Turkey’s leader before a NATO summit and announced plans to lift sanctions on Turkey, possibly allowing F-35 jet sales.
Trump criticized NATO’s ability to work without U.S. leadership and expressed frustration about allies not joining the Iran conflict.
Trump also suggested that Greenland should be controlled by the United States instead of Denmark.
NATO leaders are working to strengthen military capabilities to respond to shifting U.S. focus away from Europe.
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A podcast called "To Catch a Thief" reports that workers from North Korea are being hired by U.S. companies as remote IT developers. The podcast explores how these workers are entering American companies' computer systems without being noticed.
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The podcast is called "To Catch a Thief" and is investigative in nature.
It focuses on North Korean IT workers who work remotely.
These workers are being hired by U.S. companies as developers.
The hiring allows North Korean workers to access U.S. company systems.
The podcast highlights concerns about infiltration of U.S. companies.
Nicole Perlroth, the podcast host, discussed her findings with CBS News.
The story was shared through CBS News and its app.
There is no mention of specific companies or how many workers are involved.
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The United States launched military strikes against Iran after several ships were attacked in the Strait of Hormuz, a key waterway for global oil transport. The strikes aim to respond to the attacks and increase security in the region.
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The U.S. carried out strikes on Iran as a response to attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz.
The Strait of Hormuz is an important passage for oil shipments between the Middle East and the rest of the world.
The attacks on ships raised concerns about the safety of international shipping lanes.
The U.S. military actions are meant to protect freedom of navigation and deter further attacks.
The situation involves rising tensions between the United States and Iran.
President Donald Trump authorized the military response.
The strikes reflect ongoing conflicts related to security and control in the Gulf region.
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The United States launched military strikes against Iran after three commercial ships were attacked in the Strait of Hormuz, a key waterway for global shipping. Iran condemned the U.S. actions as a treaty violation and warned of strong retaliation, while tensions increased with rising oil prices and disrupted peace negotiations.
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Three merchant ships were attacked in the Strait of Hormuz, a major shipping route.
The U.S. responded with strikes on Iranian targets early Wednesday.
The U.S. military said strikes were to punish Iran for attacking civilian commercial ships.
Iran's foreign ministry called the U.S. strikes a breach of an agreement and threatened decisive measures.
Oil prices rose about 3% after the attacks and U.S. sanctions on Iranian oil resumed.
The strikes complicate ongoing talks to end the war between the U.S. and Iran and reopen the Strait fully.
Israel’s Prime Minister Netanyahu stated he and President Donald Trump agree on handling the Iran issue.
Millions gathered in Iraq to mourn the body of Iran's supreme leader Ali Khamenei, highlighting regional tensions.
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The Trump administration is thinking about permitting space launches and returns from areas off the coast of the United States. The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) announced it is exploring the use of the U.S. Outer Continental Shelf, which is underwater land near the coast, for space activities.
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The Trump administration is reviewing rules for space launches and re-entries near U.S. coastlines.
The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) published a notice about this on a Tuesday.
The Outer Continental Shelf is an area of submerged land off the U.S. coast.
BOEM is considering allowing space companies to use these offshore areas for launches.
Offshore launches would take place beyond the shoreline but still within U.S. jurisdiction.
This plan could open new locations for spaceflight activity outside of existing land-based launch sites.
The change aims to expand options for commercial and government space missions.
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Democrats are trying to salvage a Senate race in Maine after Graham Platner faced a new rape allegation. Platner denies the claim but is losing support, and his campaign is in trouble.
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Graham Platner is a Democratic candidate in a Maine Senate race.
He has been accused of rape in a new allegation.
Platner denies the accusation.
He has not withdrawn from the race yet.
Platner is losing supporters because of the allegation.
Democrats see the race as important and winnable before this issue.
The future of Platner’s campaign looks uncertain.
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The U.S. military launched strikes on targets in Iran after Iran attacked three commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz. The U.S. Central Command said these strikes aim to punish Iran for targeting and attacking commercial vessels.
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Iran attacked at least three commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz.
The Strait of Hormuz is a key shipping route for international trade.
The U.S. military responded with powerful strikes against targets in Iran.
The strikes were announced by the U.S. Central Command on social media.
The U.S. aims to impose heavy costs on Iran for attacking commercial shipping.
The incident raises tensions in an important area for global oil transport.
The U.S. action reflects its commitment to protecting freedom of navigation in international waters.
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