New DNA evidence has emerged in the case of Douglas Carter, who is on death row in Utah for murder. Carter's defense team says this new evidence raises questions about his guilt.
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Douglas Carter is currently on death row in Utah.
He was convicted of murder.
New DNA evidence has been found related to his case.
Carter's defense attorneys argue this evidence casts doubt on his conviction.
Neal Hamilton is one of the defense lawyers speaking publicly about the case.
The case is receiving attention from news outlets like CBS News.
The defense seeks to use this evidence to challenge Carter’s death sentence.
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ICE officers will have body cameras starting next month, but a new policy lets the ICE director decide when to share the video with the public. This decision can be made based on what is best for the agency, which has raised concerns about transparency. The cameras are meant to increase accountability during arrests and other law enforcement activities.
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ICE body cameras were delayed but will be given to officers by the end of next month.
The ICE director can limit public access to footage if it is not in the agency’s “best interests.”
Cameras must be turned on during arrests, searches, and emergencies.
A committee reviews footage after any incident causing death or serious injury to decide if it should be released.
Critics worry that the agency may hide videos that show it in a bad light.
The Trump administration faced pressure to provide cameras after several deadly encounters involving ICE agents.
Funding was delayed partly due to a government shutdown.
ICE tracks about 54,000 immigrants using ankle monitors as part of its enforcement.
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The U.S. government has advanced the green card processing dates for spouses of lawful permanent residents, allowing more couples to apply sooner. Meanwhile, a new policy starting September 18 will change how immigration officers review financial factors in green card applications.
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The State Department moved up the F2A final action date to July 22, 2026, for most countries and to July 22, 2025, for Mexico.
F2A category covers spouses and unmarried children under 21 of lawful permanent residents.
Starting September 18, the Department of Homeland Security will change the public charge rule, giving officers more control to decide if applicants might rely on public benefits.
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will require a new Form I-485 for green card applications after September 18.
The updated Visa Bulletin allows more applicants to submit adjustment of status forms and, in some cases, receive work authorization while waiting.
The movement in dates is unusual but not permanent; dates could move backward if demand increases.
Spouses of green card holders have stricter rules compared to spouses of U.S. citizens, needing to maintain lawful status to qualify.
The government warns that visa dates might shift again depending on immigration demand and policy changes.
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Senator Bill Cassidy announced he will support President Donald Trump’s nominee for attorney general, Todd Blanche, even though two Republican senators, Lisa Murkowski and Susan Collins, said they will vote against him. Blanche’s confirmation is expected to succeed despite Democratic opposition, marking a key win for President Trump.
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Senator Cassidy supports Todd Blanche’s nomination for attorney general.
Senators Murkowski and Collins oppose Blanche, citing concerns about his past actions.
Murkowski is worried about politicization and "weaponization" of the Justice Department.
Collins objects to Blanche’s role in protecting Trump and his family from IRS audits and his stance on abortion medication.
Over 1,200 former Justice Department employees opposed Blanche’s nomination.
Blanche previously served as acting attorney general and was President Trump’s personal lawyer.
Cassidy consulted former Attorney General William Barr before deciding to support Blanche.
Democrats are expected to vote against Blanche’s confirmation.
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Republican Representative Andy Ogles, who was supported by President Donald Trump, lost in the primary election while trying to win back his seat in Tennessee’s House of Representatives. This means he will not be the party’s candidate in the upcoming general election.
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Andy Ogles is a Republican representative from Tennessee.
He tried to win back his seat in the House of Representatives.
President Donald Trump had endorsed Andy Ogles in this race.
Ogles lost the primary election to another candidate.
Losing the primary means Ogles will not be on the ballot for the general election.
The primary election decides which candidate represents the party in the general election.
This loss affects the Republican party’s chances in that Tennessee district.
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A new sign at the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool in Washington, D.C., explains maintenance work to clean the pool’s water system. The sign states that previous administrations neglected the pool, causing many water supply ports to clog, which led to this cleaning effort.
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The National Park Service posted a sign at the Reflecting Pool about current maintenance work.
The pool is being flushed for the first time in over 10 years to clear clogged pipes.
The sign claims that previous administrations neglected the pool’s water system.
The flushing might temporarily discolor the water as buildup is removed.
The renovation of the Reflecting Pool began under President Donald Trump’s administration.
The cleaning and refurbishment cost about $14.7 million and included adding a protective blue coating.
The renovation caused controversy, including a lawsuit and concern over damage to the new coating.
Security was increased after reports of damage to the pool’s new liner, and officials are investigating.
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Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is visiting the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) headquarters. At the same time, Dr. Erica Schwartz is preparing to take on a leadership role at major federal health agencies.
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Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is the current Health Secretary.
He visited the CDC campus recently.
Dr. Erica Schwartz is set to lead the top federal health agencies related to health.
The CDC is the United States' main center for disease control and prevention.
This visit and leadership change highlight ongoing developments in U.S. federal health leadership.
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Senator Bill Cassidy from Louisiana said he will vote to approve Todd Blanche as attorney general. This support improves Blanche’s chance to be confirmed before the Senate takes its August break.
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Sen. Bill Cassidy is a Republican from Louisiana.
Cassidy announced his support for Todd Blanche’s nomination on a Friday.
Todd Blanche is nominated to be attorney general.
Some senators, Lisa Murkowski (Alaska) and Susan Collins (Maine), had previously opposed Blanche.
Cassidy’s vote helps keep the nomination process moving forward.
The Senate is scheduled to go on recess in August.
The news is currently developing and may be updated.
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A federal appeals court has stopped most construction work on President Trump’s White House ballroom, except for underground parts needed for security. The court said Congress still controls the money for building projects at the White House.
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The court decision was made by a three-judge panel with a 2-1 vote.
Construction can continue only below ground, including security-related installations.
Above-ground ballroom construction work must stop.
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit made the ruling.
The court emphasized that Congress controls funding for White House projects.
President Trump’s ballroom project faced legal challenges over funding authority.
The ruling limits the President’s ability to proceed without Congressional approval.
This case involves the balance of power between the President and Congress over spending.
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Senator Bill Cassidy said he will vote to approve Todd Blanche as the next attorney general. This support likely gives Blanche enough votes to be confirmed in the Senate.
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Senator Bill Cassidy is from Louisiana and is a Republican.
Cassidy was the last Republican senator undecided about Todd Blanche’s nomination.
Cassidy announced his support for Blanche on a Friday morning.
Todd Blanche is nominated to be the attorney general.
With Cassidy’s support, Blanche is expected to get the votes needed in the Senate.
The nomination has been described as controversial.
The attorney general leads the Justice Department, which handles federal law enforcement.
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Senator Bill Cassidy from Louisiana announced he supports Todd Blanche's nomination to be the permanent U.S. attorney general. With Cassidy’s support, Blanche is likely to be confirmed, although the vote is expected to be close.
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Senator Bill Cassidy publicly endorsed Todd Blanche for attorney general.
Blanche’s confirmation depends on a narrow Senate vote.
Republicans hold the Senate majority but could lose at most two GOP votes for Blanche to be confirmed.
Senators Susan Collins and Lisa Murkowski, both Republicans, have said they will oppose Blanche’s nomination.
All Democrats are expected to vote against Blanche.
Senator Mitch McConnell is absent and cannot vote.
The Senate may vote on Blanche’s confirmation soon, but it requires agreement from Democrats.
The attorney general leads the Justice Department, the U.S. government’s law enforcement agency.
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More than 50 bodies were found decomposing and stored in poor conditions at South Chicago Chapel funeral home. Illinois officials suspended the funeral director’s license and are investigating the situation while trying to identify the remains and notify families.
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Over 50 bodies were found in decomposing condition at a Chicago funeral home.
The bodies were stored without proper refrigeration and in unsanitary conditions, including rodent and maggot infestations.
Illinois state officials suspended the license of funeral director Johanna Morgan due to public safety concerns.
The funeral home owners, Johanna Morgan and Clark X. Morgan, previously ran another crematory that had its license revoked after similar issues.
Authorities, including forensic pathologists, are working to identify the bodies and locate death certificates.
Chicago police are investigating but have not made any arrests yet.
Neighbors reported a strong, unpleasant smell coming from the funeral home area.
Clark X. Morgan had his funeral director license revoked and was fined related to unprofessional conduct and license issues in 2024.
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Michigan Democrats are coming together to support their candidates after a close and heated U.S. Senate primary. Abdul El-Sayed won the Democratic nomination and will face Republican Mike Rogers in the upcoming general election.
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Abdul El-Sayed narrowly won the Democratic primary for the U.S. Senate seat in Michigan.
The seat is open after Senator Gary Peters chose not to run again.
El-Sayed defeated Rep. Haley Stevens by less than 1 percent.
Michigan is a key battleground state with mixed support for recent presidents.
The Democratic Party is holding an event to show unity behind its candidates.
Pete Buttigieg, a former transportation secretary, is expected to attend the unity event.
Gubernatorial candidate Jocelyn Benson, who won her primary easily, will also participate.
The general election will include battles for Senate, governor, secretary of state, and attorney general positions.
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A 15-year-old boy dressed as a clown has been charged with murder after stabbing a 78-year-old man to death at a bus stop in East St. Louis, Illinois. Police found the victim, John W. Allen, dead on the street, and the suspect was arrested and is being held in jail.
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The victim was 78-year-old John W. Allen from Jennings, Missouri.
The attack happened at a bus stop in East St. Louis, Illinois.
The suspect is a 15-year-old male dressed in a clown costume.
The Illinois State Police arrested the teenager at a home.
He has been charged with first-degree murder.
Authorities plan to try the suspect as an adult.
The suspect’s name has not been made public.
The suspect has been in jail since his arrest.
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Progressive Democrats have been winning primary elections, especially in cities and strong Democratic areas. However, they face challenges winning in important swing states like Michigan, where elections are closely contested between Democrats and Republicans.
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Progressive candidates are gaining more support in Democratic primary elections.
This trend is strongest in urban areas and places with many Democratic voters.
Winning in swing states like Michigan is harder because voters there are more divided.
Michigan's Democratic Senate primary shows a struggle between strong beliefs and practical election tactics.
The division within the Democratic Party could affect its chance to control the U.S. Senate.
Abdul El-Sayed, a progressive Democrat, won a key primary in Michigan.
The outcome of swing state races can influence overall U.S. political balance.
The article discusses the strategic impact of internal party divisions on elections.
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Charlie Hatcher won the Republican primary against U.S. Rep. Andy Ogles in a newly redrawn Tennessee congressional district. In another redrawn district, Trump-backed state Senator Brent Taylor will compete in the fall against Democrat Justin Pearson, a local lawmaker known for his gun control activism.
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Charlie Hatcher is a former Tennessee Agriculture Commissioner.
Hatcher defeated incumbent U.S. Rep. Andy Ogles in the Republican primary.
The congressional districts in the Memphis area were recently redrawn.
President Trump endorsed Andy Ogles and Brent Taylor in these races.
State Senator Brent Taylor will face Democrat Justin Pearson in the general election.
Justin Pearson is a state representative who was expelled from the Tennessee House for protesting gun laws but was later re-elected by voters.
These results mark a rare time when a Trump-backed candidate lost in a primary.
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The latest U.S. jobs report showed a loss of 23,000 jobs in July, which was worse than experts expected. Additionally, previous months’ job numbers were revised downward, indicating fewer jobs were created than first reported.
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In July, 23,000 jobs were lost in the United States.
This result was below the predictions made by economists.
Past months’ job numbers were adjusted to show fewer jobs added than originally reported.
The report was covered by CBS News and reported by Kelly O’Grady.
The job market data affects understanding of the economy’s health.
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The White House is working on an executive order about vaccines and autism, a link that has been proven false by many studies. Reports say President Donald Trump is driving this effort, hoping to be remembered for "curing" autism by changing vaccine policies.
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The White House is drafting an executive order related to childhood vaccines and autism research.
Scientific studies involving millions of children show no connection between vaccines and autism.
The original study claiming a vaccine-autism link was fraudulent and its author lost his medical license.
Leading medical groups and autism advocates strongly reject the vaccine-autism link.
President Donald Trump reportedly wants to reduce vaccines to address autism.
Trump has pressured Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., a known anti-vaccine activist, to do more on this issue.
The White House says it will rely on "gold standard science" to create the best vaccine schedule.
Vaccine experts and many Americans consider promoting the vaccine-autism link to be politically risky and misleading.
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Senator Bill Cassidy will speak on the Senate floor to share his position on Todd Blanche’s nomination to become the Attorney General. Some Republican senators, including Lisa Murkowski and Susan Collins, have already said they will vote against confirming Blanche.
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Senator Bill Cassidy is from Louisiana and a member of the Republican Party.
He will announce his stance on Todd Blanche’s nomination publicly.
Todd Blanche is the acting Attorney General nominated to lead the Justice Department.
Pam Bondi was the previous Attorney General.
Republican Senators Lisa Murkowski (Alaska) and Susan Collins (Maine) oppose Blanche’s confirmation.
The announcement will take place on a Friday morning on the Senate floor.
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Senator Bernie Sanders and other lawmakers introduced the Guaranteed Paid Vacation Act to give full-time U.S. workers at least two weeks of paid vacation each year. The bill aims to close a gap, since the U.S. is the only wealthy country without a federal law requiring paid annual leave.
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The bill would let workers earn one hour of paid vacation for every 25 hours worked.
It would guarantee a minimum of two weeks of paid vacation annually for full-time employees.
The law would protect workers from discrimination if they use their paid leave.
The U.S. is the only member of the OECD without a federal paid vacation requirement.
Other rich countries typically mandate at least four weeks of paid annual leave.
About 25% of U.S. workers get no paid vacation, rising to 57% in the lowest-paid group.
Some U.S. states already have paid leave laws, but there is no nationwide rule.
A recent report shows U.S. workers get an average of 10 paid vacation days per year.
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