President Donald Trump will speak at Senator Lindsey Graham’s funeral at the Washington National Cathedral. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky will also attend the service and meet with President Trump beforehand.
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Senator Lindsey Graham, a Republican from South Carolina, has passed away.
The funeral will take place at the Washington National Cathedral.
President Donald Trump will deliver remarks at the funeral.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is attending the funeral.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is also attending and will meet with President Trump.
The meeting between these leaders is scheduled for before the funeral service begins.
The event brings together U.S. leadership and important international figures.
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Brendan Banfield was sentenced to life in prison without parole for planning the murder of his wife, Christine Banfield. He was having an affair with the family’s au pair and tried to frame another man for the crime.
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Brendan Banfield received life imprisonment without the possibility of parole.
He planned to kill his wife, Christine Banfield.
Banfield was involved in a romantic affair with the family’s au pair, Juliana Peres Magalhães.
He tried to blame Joseph Ryan, an unsuspecting man, for the murder.
Victim impact statements were shared during the court hearing.
Banfield claimed he was innocent in court.
The case was covered by CBS News and featured on the show "48 Hours."
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Ruby Rippey, who had an affair with then-San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom in 2007, wrote a personal essay about the relationship, her struggles, and its effects. The essay reminds people of this political scandal as Newsom, now California’s governor, may run for president in 2028, and it includes new details such as former Vice President Kamala Harris advising Rippey not to speak publicly at the time.
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Ruby Rippey had an affair with Gavin Newsom when he was San Francisco mayor in 2007.
Rippey was married to Alex Tourk, Newsom’s close political adviser and campaign manager.
The affair became a major political scandal and led to Tourk’s resignation.
Newsom publicly admitted the affair, apologized, and was re-elected mayor that same year.
Rippey’s essay shares personal experiences with addiction, shame, and the aftermath of the affair.
Newsom’s spokesperson said he has addressed the matter publicly and has nothing more to add.
Rippey said Kamala Harris, then a San Francisco district attorney, advised her not to speak about the affair immediately after it happened.
Harris and Newsom have a complex political relationship, sometimes supporting and sometimes competing with each other.
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A U.S. Secret Service agent and two other men were arrested in Miami for their roles in a violent fraternity hazing that caused serious injuries to two young men. The attack lasted several days and involved beatings with canes and paddles, requiring the victims to be hospitalized with life-threatening wounds.
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Marquez Christopher Pinder, a Secret Service agent, along with Jared Lamar James and Elijah Delano Dyous, were arrested for hazing-related violence.
The incident took place in April and involved repeated beatings during fraternity initiation rituals.
Two victims suffered severe injuries, including kidney damage and breathing tube placement, and needed hospital care and skin grafts.
Charges include felony hazing with a deadly weapon, aggravated battery, and attempted manslaughter.
The hazing was linked to the Miami chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi fraternity, where Pinder was the “dean of pledges.”
The attacks happened at two residences near Florida International University but the graduate student victim was not connected to the school.
Florida prosecutors highlighted the dangers of hazing and referenced past hazing deaths in the state.
Pinder started working for the Secret Service in 2023 after graduating from Florida International University in 2021.
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Larry Millete is on trial for the murder of his wife, Maya Millete, who disappeared. The case does not have a body or a crime scene, and the evidence is mainly indirect, like messages about hiring a hitman and a freezer moved shortly after her disappearance.
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Larry Millete is accused of killing his wife, Maya Millete.
Maya Millete was a 39-year-old mother of three children.
No body or crime scene has been found in the case.
The trial relies on indirect evidence, also called circumstantial evidence.
Text messages were shown where someone asked about hiring a hitman.
A freezer was moved from the home two days after Maya disappeared.
Cameras are not allowed inside the courtroom during the trial.
CBS News reporters are covering the trial and explaining the key details.
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Hadi Matar, the man accused of stabbing author Salman Rushdie, has chosen not to testify in his federal terrorism trial. The trial is expected to go to the jury soon, after both the defense and prosecution have finished presenting their cases.
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Hadi Matar is on trial for stabbing Salman Rushdie and faces federal terrorism charges.
Matar has already been convicted of attempted murder at the state level.
He has pleaded not guilty to the terrorism-related charges.
Salman Rushdie testified about the 2022 attack where he was stabbed 15 times on stage.
The attack happened while Rushdie was about to speak about writers’ safety.
Prosecutors say Matar acted because of a religious order, or fatwa, calling for Rushdie’s death.
Matar is a U.S.-born American-Lebanese citizen and allegedly loyal to Iran and the Hezbollah group.
The trial is taking place in Buffalo, New York, and closing arguments are expected soon.
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Florida is planning to execute several elderly death row inmates by the end of July, including men aged 74 and 80. This raises questions about the ethics of executing very old prisoners, especially after decades on death row, while some support the executions as justice for victims’ families.
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Florida executed its oldest prisoner in modern times, Dusty Ray Spencer, at age 74 in June 2026.
Two more inmates, Dennis Sochor (74) and Dominick Anthony Occhicone (80), are scheduled for execution in July.
Occhicone would be the second oldest person executed in the U.S., after Walter Moody Jr., who was 83.
These inmates have been on death row for decades, since crimes committed in the 1980s and 1990s.
Some people question if it is humane to execute elderly prisoners who might die soon naturally.
Others say long legal appeals that protect inmates also delay justice for victims.
Florida’s governor has the power to set execution dates, unlike many states where courts schedule them.
About half of Florida’s 242 death row inmates have finished their appeals and may face execution soon.
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Andy Lippman, a respected Associated Press bureau chief known for leading coverage of major events like the O.J. Simpson trial, died at age 78 from a rare brain disease. He had a long journalism career and was admired for mentoring young reporters and supporting his staff.
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Andy Lippman was the AP bureau chief in Los Angeles during the O.J. Simpson trial and the 1992 Los Angeles riots.
He worked in journalism for 39 years and led AP bureaus in Louisville, Indianapolis, and Los Angeles.
Lippman died on July 25 at his home in Tucson from multiple system atrophy, a rare brain disease.
He also managed coverage of the 1994 Northridge earthquake, which caused more than 70 deaths and $20 billion in damage.
Colleagues praised him for his dedication, energy, kindness, and mentorship to reporters and editors.
Even after retirement, he supported staff by bringing meals during holidays when they had to work.
Born in Washington, D.C., in 1948, he showed early interest in journalism by leading his high school newspaper.
Many former coworkers remembered him for his personal warmth and professional leadership.
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Survivor finalist Joe Hunter is speaking out about the death of his sister, Joanna, which was officially ruled a suicide. He believes her husband, former pastor Mark Lewis, was involved in staging the scene after years of domestic violence, though Lewis has not been charged.
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Joe Hunter was a contestant on the TV show "Survivor."
His sister, Joanna, died in a case ruled as suicide.
Joe Hunter suspects Joanna’s husband, Mark Lewis, was responsible for staging the death scene.
Mark Lewis is a former pastor.
Hunter alleges there was a history of domestic violence in the family.
No charges have been filed against Mark Lewis related to Joanna's death.
CBS News correspondent Natalie Morales and producer Michelle Fanucci investigated the case.
The story was covered in a CBS News segment.
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The Trump administration is considering reducing or removing protections that currently prevent oil and gas drilling near Chaco Culture National Historical Park in New Mexico. This area is sacred to Native American tribes and contains important archaeological sites, and the proposal has faced opposition from tribal leaders and lawmakers.
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The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is reviewing a 2023 rule that stopped new oil and gas leases on 336,000 acres around Chaco Canyon for 20 years.
The BLM’s draft plan offers three choices: keep protections, reduce the protected zone from 10 miles to 5 miles, or remove protections entirely.
Chaco Culture National Historical Park is a UNESCO World Heritage Site with ancient Puebloan archaeological sites and sacred lands for Pueblo and Navajo tribes.
President Donald Trump previously reduced other national monuments important to Native Americans, including Bears Ears and Grand Staircase-Escalante.
The Interior Department under Trump proposed canceling Biden-era protections for the land near Chaco Canyon to allow new mineral leasing.
The All Pueblo Council Governors and New Mexico politicians oppose the plan, emphasizing the land’s cultural and spiritual importance.
Deb Haaland, former Interior Secretary and current New Mexico governor candidate, criticized the plan for risking irreversible damage to sacred sites.
The public comment period on the proposal ends on July 29, allowing people to share their views on the plan.
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Larry Millete's murder trial started in San Diego. He is accused of killing his wife, Maya Millete, who went missing in 2021. The trial has included surprising testimony, such as claims about an affair and emails involving online spellcasters.
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Larry Millete is on trial for the murder of his wife, Maya Millete.
Maya Millete disappeared in 2021.
The trial began after several years of waiting.
Early testimony in the trial has included unexpected claims.
Allegations include an affair involving Larry Millete.
There are emails mentioned in court about online spellcasters.
The case is being covered by CBS News and local San Diego reporters.
The trial is taking place in San Diego courts.
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The South Carolina Supreme Court has overturned the 2023 murder convictions of Alex Murdaugh because of claims that a county clerk interfered with the jury. This decision means the case will start over from the beginning.
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Alex Murdaugh was convicted in 2023 for a double murder.
The South Carolina Supreme Court ruled unanimously to overturn these convictions.
The ruling was based on allegations that Becky Hill, a county clerk, tampered with the jury.
Jury tampering means trying to influence or affect the jury’s decision in an unfair way.
This case is now going back to square one, meaning it will be retried.
CBS News and "48 Hours" covered the story, featuring expert analysis from a law professor.
The issue with the county clerk has had a major impact on the legal process in this case.
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Two University of South Florida doctoral students, Zamil Limon and Nahida Bristy, were killed. Hisham Abugharbieh, Limon's roommate, is charged with their murders and is said to have used artificial intelligence (AI) to help plan the crimes.
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The victims, Zamil Limon and Nahida Bristy, were both doctoral students from Bangladesh.
Their bodies were identified recently, confirming the second victim.
Hisham Abugharbieh has been charged with two counts of first-degree murder.
Abugharbieh was roommates with one of the victims, Zamil Limon.
Prosecutors say the suspect used AI technology to assist in planning the murders.
Both victims will receive their doctoral degrees after their deaths.
The case is covered in CBS News’ program "Case by Case" and reported by Natalie Morales and Cristian Benavides.
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Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang met with Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick as the Trump administration investigates whether Nvidia broke rules about exporting chips to China. Huang is also meeting lawmakers about U.S. efforts to lead in artificial intelligence (AI) and protect supply chains.
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Jensen Huang, Nvidia’s CEO, met with Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick in Washington, D.C.
The meeting relates to an investigation of Nvidia’s chip exports to China, focusing on possible rule violations.
The Trump administration is creating rules to monitor and control advanced AI models before they are released.
Huang is meeting with members of Congress from both parties to discuss Nvidia’s plans to strengthen U.S. technology supply chains.
Nvidia aims to produce $500 billion worth of American technology over four years.
Officials are also considering how to regulate open-source AI and AI development in China.
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent warned that Chinese companies involved in intellectual property theft could face sanctions or be put on the Entity List.
The administration plans to release its AI regulatory framework by August 1.
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A recent Gallup poll shows that only 33 percent of people have confidence in the U.S. Supreme Court. This is the lowest level of trust in the court in 26 years and is mainly due to less support from Republicans.
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The Supreme Court is currently on summer recess after finishing its recent term.
The Gallup poll was released on a Tuesday.
Confidence in the Supreme Court is at 33 percent.
This is the lowest approval rating in 26 years.
The drop in confidence is mostly because fewer Republicans trust the court.
The poll measures overall public opinion about the Supreme Court’s role and decisions.
The decline highlights growing political divisions about the court.
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President Donald Trump will deliver a eulogy at Senator Lindsey Graham’s funeral, highlighting Graham’s long career in politics and his shift from critic to ally of Trump. Graham’s death raises questions about political leaders who stay in office until they die and the challenges of political succession in today’s U.S. politics.
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Lindsey Graham died suddenly at age 71.
Graham was a U.S. Senator first elected in 2002 and won reelection three times.
He was known for changing from a critic of Trump to a strong supporter.
President Trump will speak at Graham’s funeral at Washington National Cathedral.
The article discusses the modern political trend of leaders staying in office until death.
Other examples of long-serving politicians include Dianne Feinstein, Joe Biden, Mitch McConnell, and Chuck Grassley.
The article raises concerns about the lack of clear political succession and retirement traditions in U.S. politics.
The pattern of political longevity affects both parties and challenges healthy political transitions.
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Prosecutors have charged singer-songwriter D4vd with the murder of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez. New details say D4vd stabbed Celeste and tried to hide the crime, and the case timeline was shared by authorities.
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D4vd is accused of murdering Celeste Rivas Hernandez, who was 14 years old.
The state released a summary of the case on April 29.
Prosecutors allege D4vd stabbed Celeste.
Authorities say D4vd attempted to cover up the crime.
The case details were discussed on the show "Case By Case."
Updates about another court case involving Nick Reiner were also provided.
CBS News reporters Erin Moriarty and Richard Winton explored the latest information.
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The Department of Veterans Affairs is holding ceremonies at 16 locations across 15 states on August 2, 2026, to honor 49 veterans of the American Revolutionary War. The events mark the 250th anniversary of the main signing of the Declaration of Independence in 1776.
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The ceremonies are planned for 10 a.m. local time on Sunday, August 2, 2026.
They will take place at VA national cemeteries and VA-managed soldiers’ lots in private cemeteries.
The date honors the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, which was adopted on July 4, 1776.
The Declaration of Independence declared the 13 colonies independent from British rule and emphasized rights like life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.
The Revolutionary War started in 1775 and ended in 1783 with the Treaty of Paris recognizing the United States as an independent country.
There will be events at cemeteries in states such as Florida, Georgia, Indiana, Louisiana, Michigan, Missouri, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and the District of Columbia.
The veterans being honored include officers and soldiers with ranks from private to general who served in the U.S. Army and Navy.
VA officials highlighted the service and sacrifice of these veterans as foundational to the country’s history.
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Two candidates, Rep. Haley Stevens and Dr. Abdul El-Sayed, competed in the final Democratic Senate primary debate in Michigan before the upcoming primary election. This was their last chance to share their views with voters ahead of the vote.
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The debate was part of the race for the Democratic Senate primary in Michigan.
The candidates were Rep. Haley Stevens and Dr. Abdul El-Sayed.
The debate took place on a Monday before the primaries next week.
This was the final debate before voters go to the polls.
CBS News reporter Fin Gomez covered the event.
The debate provided an opportunity for candidates to discuss their positions and plans.
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Senator Lindsey Graham was honored at the U.S. Capitol before his funeral service. His casket was displayed to allow people to pay their respects following his sudden death earlier this month.
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Senator Lindsey Graham passed away suddenly earlier this month.
A ceremony to honor him took place at the U.S. Capitol.
His casket was laid in the Capitol for people to view.
The event happened on a Tuesday.
After the Capitol ceremony, his casket was moved to his funeral service.
The news about the honoring ceremony was reported by CBS News.
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