Hair found at the home of Nancy Guthrie, who was abducted in Tucson, Arizona, does not match any suspect, according to the Pima County Sheriff. Investigators have a mixed DNA sample from the scene that is hard to decode, and multiple labs are working to identify whether it links to a suspect.
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Nancy Guthrie, 84, was taken from her home in early February 2026.
Hair found at her home was tested and showed no connection to a suspect.
A mixed DNA sample from the home contains genetic material from up to four people.
Several labs across the U.S., including the FBI lab, are trying to analyze this mixed DNA.
Surveillance video showed a masked man outside Nancy’s home during the abduction.
It is unclear whether the man acted alone or had help.
The sheriff believes the case can still be solved.
Savannah Guthrie, Nancy’s daughter and a TV host, is helping keep public attention on the case.
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Heavy rains caused flash flooding in parts of upstate New York, leading to water rescues and damage, including the destruction of a historic grist mill. Cleanup efforts began as floodwaters started to recede, and officials advised local residents to boil water due to damage to a water plant.
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Nearly a foot (30 centimeters) of rain fell in Columbia and Rensselaer counties near Albany over 48 hours.
Albany received 8 inches (20 centimeters) of rain during the same period.
Flash floods led to people being rescued from homes and vehicles in Albany and nearby towns.
There were no reports of deaths or injuries from the flooding.
Floodwaters damaged the oldest part of a centuries-old grist mill in Castleton-on-Hudson.
The local water plant was damaged, prompting a boil water advisory and calls to reduce water use.
Photos show stranded cars, flooded farmland, and fast-moving floodwaters spilling onto roads.
Similar flooding and water rescues occurred earlier in New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania.
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The Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) movement turns health concerns into a political and lifestyle issue. It links public health topics like diet and toxins to daily family decisions and has gained attention through online influencers and a White House commission led by Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
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MAHA started as a slogan and became a movement blending health and conservative politics.
The White House created the MAHA Commission to study children's chronic diseases and causes like diet and toxins.
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. leads efforts to reform food, health, and science systems in the U.S.
The movement connects public health policy with personal lifestyle choices, such as food and parenting decisions.
Online influencers turn these concerns into content, sharing tips and skepticism about medicine and food.
In 2024, 21% of U.S. adults get news from social media influencers, showing the reach of this new style of communication.
MAHA has changed how people think about health, making it a daily political expression at meals.
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A recent CNN poll shows Democrats leading Republicans by 8 points ahead of the congressional midterm elections. The poll found 47% of registered voters would vote for a Democrat, while 39% would vote for a Republican.
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The poll was conducted by CNN.
Democrats are currently ahead by 8 percentage points.
47% of registered voters said they would vote for a Democrat or were open to it.
39% of registered voters said they would vote for a Republican.
The midterm elections are a little over three months away.
The poll reflects voter preferences if elections were held on the day of the survey.
The poll focuses on congressional elections, which decide control of the U.S. Congress.
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The U.S. Postal Service is playing a critical role as midterm election ballots will soon be mailed. President Donald Trump is pushing for more control over mail voting, while changes in mail handling have caused delays in ballot delivery, raising concerns about timely counting.
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Midterm election ballots will start mailing out in about six weeks.
President Donald Trump wants more control over mail voting through an executive order.
The Postal Service changed how it processes mail, which critics say slows ballot delivery.
In past elections, many ballots arrived too late to be counted in some states like California and Wisconsin.
Election officials in Kansas and Michigan recommend voters drop off ballots in person if they want to vote early.
The timeliness of the Postal Service's delivery is crucial for the midterm elections.
Delays in mail delivery have raised concerns about fair and complete vote counting.
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The US Senate narrowly voted against a resolution that would limit President Donald Trump’s power to conduct war against Iran. This vote came after recent US airstrikes in Iran in response to Iranian missile attacks, with ongoing conflict and no ceasefire in place.
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The Senate rejected a war powers resolution by 49-50 votes that aimed to restrict President Trump’s authority to wage war in Iran.
The vote was symbolic and non-binding but reflected concern about the extended conflict.
The US recently launched airstrikes in Iran after Iran attacked a US base in Jordan with missiles.
Senator John Fetterman was the only Democrat to vote against the resolution; three Republicans voted for it.
The conflict started in late February when the US killed Iran’s supreme leader, Ali Khamenei, leading to escalating violence.
At least 18 US service members have died and over 450 have been wounded in the conflict.
The Pentagon requested about $80 billion in additional funding to continue the war effort.
The House of Representatives has twice passed non-binding resolutions asking President Trump to end the war, but the Senate has not approved them.
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MPs Diane Abbott and Joani Reid have been allowed back into the Labour Party after previously being suspended. Both have also been readmitted to the parliamentary party, so they can work as Labour MPs again.
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Diane Abbott and Joani Reid were suspended from the Labour Party.
They have now been readmitted to the Labour Party.
They are also back in the parliamentary party.
This means they can sit and vote as Labour MPs.
The Labour Party made an official statement about their return.
The suspensions and readmissions happened recently in 2025.
Diane Abbott has spoken publicly about her suspensions.
The news relates to UK politics and the Labour Party’s internal decisions.
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The U.S. State Department will soon offer special limited-edition passports featuring a picture of President Donald Trump to Americans outside Washington, D.C. These commemorative passports celebrate the 250th anniversary of the United States and will be available at passport agencies nationwide starting in August.
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The special Trump-branded passports were previously only available at the Washington, D.C. passport office.
Starting next month, 27 passport agencies across the U.S. will offer these passports at special one-day events.
The passport shows a portrait of President Trump inside, making him the first living president featured in a U.S. passport.
The cover has gold lettering reversed from the usual design and a small gold American flag with "250" to mark the country’s 250th birthday.
The Department of State is releasing an additional 250,000 of these "Patriot Passports" due to high demand.
People must apply in person on specific days at participating passport offices to get the special passport.
The passports are part of a broader effort to include President Trump’s image and name on official items and buildings.
Current regular U.S. passports do not feature living presidents but show Mount Rushmore and historic national symbols instead.
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Scouting America has removed special areas for gay youth, women, and scouts of color at its National Jamboree after pressure from the Pentagon. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth threatened to end the Pentagon’s long-standing partnership with Scouting America if the group did not reduce its diversity efforts.
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Scouting America dropped diversity initiatives from its National Jamboree event in West Virginia.
The changes came after Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth criticized the organization for its “woke” policies.
Some scouts decided not to attend the event because of the removal of inclusion programs.
The Pentagon and Scouting America reached an agreement in February, but details are contested.
The National Jamboree attracted about 15,000 scouts, leaders, and volunteers this year.
Scouting America rebranded in 2024 to emphasize inclusion and the rising number of girl scouts.
The Pentagon monitors Scouting America’s compliance through meetings and oversight.
James Dale, expelled from the Boy Scouts in the 1990s for being gay, sued the Defense Department and highlighted the Pentagon’s pressure on the group.
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Deborah Birx, who helped lead the U.S. government’s COVID-19 efforts, said many Americans remain angry about how the government handled the pandemic. She made these comments after Dr. Anthony Fauci’s recent Senate hearing, which revealed ongoing frustration about unanswered questions regarding the COVID-19 response.
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Deborah Birx was the White House Coronavirus Task Force coordinator.
Dr. Anthony Fauci, the chief White House medical adviser, recently had a Senate hearing.
The hearing showed that many Americans are still upset about the COVID-19 response.
Birx described this anger as “persistent,” meaning it has lasted a long time.
People are frustrated because they feel some questions about the pandemic response were not fully answered.
The interview with Birx was on CBS News’s program called “The Takeout.”
The focus is on public dissatisfaction with government actions during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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A recent poll by the Associated Press found that about two-thirds of Americans think a war with Iran is not worth fighting. This shows that most people in the U.S. prefer to avoid military conflict with Iran.
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The poll was conducted by the Associated Press.
Around 66% (two-thirds) of Americans said war with Iran is not worth fighting.
The poll reflects public opinion about U.S. involvement in a possible Iran conflict.
CBS News covered the poll and shared related reports.
The poll indicates a majority of Americans favor diplomacy or other solutions instead of war.
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Mandela Barnes has quit the race for Wisconsin governor's Democratic nomination just days before the August 11 primary. He made this announcement after a poll showed Francesca Hong, a democratic socialist candidate, leading among Democratic voters in Wisconsin.
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Mandela Barnes was running in the Democratic primary for Wisconsin governor.
He announced he is dropping out less than two weeks before the primary election on August 11.
Barnes shared his decision in a video on his Facebook page.
Francesca Hong, a democratic socialist, is a key candidate in the race and has strong support from the party's liberal voters.
A recent poll from Marquette Law School showed Hong leading Barnes and others among Democratic primary voters.
About one-third of voters were still undecided in that poll.
Barnes was previously the lieutenant governor of Wisconsin.
The Democratic primary in Wisconsin is shaping up to be competitive and influenced by different wings of the party.
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Colin Gray was sentenced to 15 years in prison for his role in the 2024 shooting at Appalache High School, carried out by his son, Colt Gray. The case highlights legal consequences for family members involved in school violence incidents.
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Colin Gray is the father of Colt Gray, who committed a school shooting at Appalache High School in 2024.
Colin Gray received a 15-year prison sentence.
The sentence was handed down on a Thursday.
The case involved legal responsibility for actions connected to the shooting.
The news report was covered by CBS News.
Rebecca Roiphe provided legal analysis for the story.
The shooting is described as a tragedy that took place at Appalache High School.
The sentencing reflects charges linked to Colin Gray’s involvement in the incident.
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This article discusses how preparing for retirement is not just about finances but also about dealing with changes in identity. It highlights the emotional and psychological adjustments people, especially women, face when they leave long-held roles and routines behind.
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Many people spend a lot of time planning money matters for retirement but less time thinking about how retirement will change their sense of self.
Retirement is now seen as a chance to create a fulfilling life beyond work, not just as stopping work.
People often struggle with the question, "Who am I without my job or caregiving roles?"
Women may feel this identity change more strongly because their roles often include both careers and caregiving.
Building a new sense of self in retirement involves renewing relationships with oneself, with others, and with a larger purpose.
The author shares personal experience of losing and rediscovering confidence and self-awareness after years of balancing many responsibilities.
Retirement can be a time to celebrate accomplishments and explore new possibilities, focusing on legacy and “becoming” rather than just “building.”
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The National Urban League published its yearly report called "State of Black America," saying that life chances for Black Americans could get worse if President Trump has a second term. The report was put together by the Urban League, along with some lawmakers and business leaders.
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The National Urban League is a civil rights group that has existed for 116 years.
It published the "State of Black America" report recently.
The report focuses on opportunities and challenges facing Black Americans.
It warns that a second Trump administration may harm prospects for minorities.
Lawmakers and business leaders helped create the report.
The report highlights concerns about social and economic issues affecting Black communities.
The publication came out just after President Trump’s re-election in 2024.
It reflects the Urban League’s role in promoting civil rights and equity in the U.S.
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A Senate committee approved Dr. Erica Schwartz’s nomination to lead the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). If confirmed by the full Senate, she will guide the agency through ongoing challenges, including political pressures and staff losses.
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Dr. Erica Schwartz was nominated to be the 22nd director of the CDC.
She holds medical and law degrees and has served as deputy surgeon general and a U.S. Coast Guard leader.
The Senate Health Committee advanced her nomination after concerns about her standing up to political influence were addressed.
Some senators questioned whether she would resist instructions from political appointees that go against science, especially from Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
The CDC has lost over 3,000 employees since President Trump began his current term, hurting morale and operations.
Kennedy, a controversial figure linked to the anti-vaccine movement, has attempted to change vaccine guidelines, causing disputes.
Schwartz promised to protect scientific integrity but did not clearly oppose some of Kennedy’s actions during the hearing.
A group of former and current CDC workers asked for stronger, clearer commitments from Schwartz about defending the agency’s science-based work.
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A report from the National Urban League says that Black Americans face more difficulties achieving the American Dream than at any time since the Civil Rights Movement. The report links these challenges to policy changes made by President Donald Trump's administration.
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The National Urban League released the annual "State of Black America" report.
The report says Black Americans' economic and political opportunities have worsened recently.
It points to policies from President Trump's administration as a key cause.
The report suggests these issues affect the future success of all Americans.
The Urban League describes the situation as a "state of emergency" for civil rights.
The report was made public on a Thursday and obtained by The Associated Press.
It compares current struggles to those faced since the Civil Rights era.
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A new survey shows that many US farm workers, especially those without legal immigration status, fear deportation due to increased immigration raids under President Donald Trump’s administration. These fears affect their daily lives, including their work, healthcare, and family security, with many hoping for legal protections and a path to citizenship.
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The survey included 2,250 farm workers, mostly undocumented, conducted by the United Farm Workers Foundation.
92% said immigration raids and deportations have affected their jobs.
90% worry about being separated from their families.
61% are shopping less, and 29% avoid medical care because they fear immigration enforcement.
80% have lived in the US more than 10 years; 41% for over 20 years.
Most US farm workers are Hispanic (73%), with 66% being noncitizen immigrants and 47% lacking work authorization.
76% want protection from deportation; 53% hope for a way to get legal status and citizenship.
Many cannot visit family abroad due to their immigration status; 87% would visit if immigration reform passed.
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Four major Latino organizations are working together to increase Latino voter participation in the 2026 midterm elections. They aim to register 250,000 new voters and raise turnout by 5% by 2028, focusing on key states with close races.
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The four organizations are UnidosUS, the LULAC Institute, Mi Familia en Acción, and Latino Victory Foundation.
Their joint effort is the largest coordinated nonpartisan Latino voter campaign in recent U.S. history.
They plan to reach over 5 million Latino voters and register 250,000 new voters.
Latino voters are the second-largest and fastest-growing voting group in the U.S., with more than 36 million eligible voters.
The campaign focuses on battleground states like Arizona, Nevada, Pennsylvania, Texas, Florida, Ohio, Colorado, New Mexico, and California.
Republicans, including groups like LIBRE Action, are also working to maintain Latino support from the 2024 elections.
Latino voters show varied political views and do not form a single-issue voting bloc.
The coalition's plans were announced at the Unidos annual conference in Austin, Texas.
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A federal judge allowed a Trump administration rule to move forward that requires many Medicaid patients to prove they can work to keep their health insurance. The rule includes exemptions for those with serious medical conditions but has faced legal challenges from states worried it will limit health coverage.
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The rule requires most Medicaid recipients to do at least 80 hours of work or community activities each month to keep their coverage.
People who are "medically frail," meaning they have serious health issues that make working difficult, are exempt from this requirement.
If Medicaid recipients do not prove they meet the work or exemption criteria, states must notify them and can eventually end their coverage if they do not comply.
At least 24 states, led by Democratic attorneys general and governors, have sued to block the rule.
States argue the rule is too complicated, may cause people to lose healthcare unfairly, and will be costly and hard to implement.
The judge’s decision allows the rule to take effect while the lawsuit continues.
The rule must be put into place by states no later than January 1, 2027.
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) supports the rule as part of President Donald Trump’s policy goals.
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