Abdul El-Sayed and Haley Stevens are competing in Michigan’s Democratic Senate primary, with El-Sayed gaining more support after a recent debate. Prediction markets show El-Sayed’s chances of winning have increased, while recent polls give mixed results.
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Michigan’s Democratic Senate primary is set for August 4, with early voting already underway.
Abdul El-Sayed and Haley Stevens debated on topics like U.S. support for Israel, immigration, and Democratic Party priorities.
El-Sayed's support in prediction markets increased to about 71-72%, while Stevens' chances fell to around 30%.
Polls show mixed results; one recent poll gave El-Sayed a 16-point lead over Stevens.
The race is key to replacing retiring Senator Gary Peters and will decide who faces Republican Mike Rogers.
El-Sayed advocates abolishing the Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency, while Stevens supports reforming it.
The contest highlights a larger debate within the Democratic Party over ideology and outside campaign spending.
Both candidates have criticized each other’s priorities and political styles during the campaign.
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The Department of Justice released audio recordings of President Joe Biden talking with his ghostwriter after a long legal battle. In the recordings, Biden warned the ghostwriter that some information might be classified, meaning it is secret government information.
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The Department of Justice made public audio tapes of President Biden speaking with his ghostwriter.
The release happened after a lengthy legal fight.
Biden told his ghostwriter that some material might be classified and to be careful with it.
Biden called the release an act of "political retribution" by the Trump administration.
The news was reported by CBS News including a reporter named Weijia Jiang.
The term "classified" refers to information that must be kept secret for national security reasons.
The audio tapes offer a rare look at conversations involving the President and his ghostwriter.
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A recent survey shows that about one-third of Americans support the U.S. military actions against Iran. Most Americans, around 62 percent, do not approve of these operations.
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The survey was conducted by Reuters/Ipsos and released on Tuesday.
Only 33 percent of Americans approve of the U.S. attacks on Iran.
About 62 percent of Americans disapprove of the military actions.
Nearly 70 percent of Americans expressed opinions relevant to the issue (full detail cut off).
The survey reflects current public opinion on the U.S. military involvement in the Middle East.
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A federal judge ordered the release of Jose Trinidad Rojas Pliego, a witness held in immigration custody after a Houston ICE traffic stop that killed driver Lorenzo Salgado Araujo. The judge ruled that keeping Rojas Pliego detained without a proper bond hearing was unconstitutional and demanded his release within 48 hours.
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Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, a Mexican motorist, was shot and killed by an ICE officer during a traffic stop in Houston on July 7, 2026.
Jose Trinidad Rojas Pliego was a passenger in the vehicle and has been held in ICE custody since the shooting.
U.S. District Judge Keith P. Ellison blocked Rojas Pliego’s deportation and ordered his release from custody.
The judge found that Rojas Pliego was detained without an individualized bond hearing, which violates his rights.
ICE stated that the driver tried to run over an officer, prompting the shooting in self-defense.
Rojas Pliego has no criminal record and has been in the U.S. since 1996; he has family who are U.S. citizens.
The judge ordered the government to release Rojas Pliego within 48 hours of the ruling.
The incident has drawn attention amid ongoing debates about immigration enforcement and use of force by ICE officers.
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A Massachusetts woman, Lindsay Clancy, is on trial for killing her three children in 2023. The trial focuses on whether postpartum psychosis, a rare but serious mental illness after childbirth, caused her actions.
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Lindsay Clancy is charged with killing her three children aged 5 and younger by strangulation.
The trial debates if postpartum psychosis affected her responsibility for the crime.
Postpartum psychosis affects about 1 to 2 out of every 1,000 new mothers.
This condition can cause hallucinations, delusions, and strange behavior shortly after birth.
It is different from postpartum depression and baby blues, which are more common but less severe.
Half of those with postpartum psychosis may have a history of psychiatric illness, often bipolar disorder.
Mothers with severe postpartum psychosis may harm themselves or their children.
Treatment usually requires hospital care, sometimes against the patient’s will, to keep mother and baby safe.
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Senator Lindsey Graham, a Republican who served in Congress for over 30 years, was honored in memorial services at the U.S. Capitol and Washington National Cathedral. He died suddenly on July 11 at age 71, and the services included remarks from President Donald Trump and attendance by foreign leaders, reflecting Graham’s influence in U.S. and international politics.
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Lindsey Graham served more than 30 years in the U.S. Congress, first as a Representative and then as a Senator from South Carolina.
He was known for his work on national security and was part of the bipartisan group called the "three amigos" with Senators John McCain and Joe Lieberman.
Graham died suddenly on July 11 at his home in Washington, likely from an aortic tear.
Funeral services were held at the U.S. Capitol and Washington National Cathedral, with President Donald Trump expected to speak.
Foreign leaders like Israel’s Benjamin Netanyahu and Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelenskyy attended, showing Graham’s role in global U.S. military and diplomatic efforts.
Vice President JD Vance and Senate Majority Leader John Thune took part in the memorial events.
Graham had a complex relationship with President Trump, initially opposing him but later becoming a close ally after the 2016 election.
Burial was planned in his home state of South Carolina following the Washington services.
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Bryan Kohberger, who was sentenced for the 2022 murders of four students at the University of Idaho, wants to cancel his guilty plea. He plans to have a trial instead of accepting the previous plea deal.
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Bryan Kohberger was sentenced for killing four University of Idaho students in 2022.
Last year, he pleaded guilty as part of a deal with the court.
Now, he has filed a petition to cancel that guilty plea.
He wants to go to trial to contest the charges.
The case gained significant attention due to the nature of the crime and the victims.
CBS News reported on Kohberger's request and the developments.
A trial would mean a court hearing to decide his guilt or innocence.
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Andrew and Tristan Tate, two social media influencers, are held in a Miami jail as they wait for a decision on bail while fighting extradition to the UK. They face serious charges including rape and sex trafficking, and their legal case could take up to a year.
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Andrew and Tristan Tate are in a US federal jail in Miami, detained since July 18.
They face a total of 59 criminal charges in the UK, including rape and sex trafficking.
A hearing to decide on their bail was scheduled for August 13.
UK authorities are gathering evidence to formally request their extradition.
Their lawyer said they face danger in jail due to their charges and reported poor conditions.
Andrew Tate posted on social media about drinking unclean water in jail.
The brothers deny all the allegations against them.
The extradition process could take up to one year, during which they might remain in jail.
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Authorities in Michigan reported that Kristopher Karolkiewicz fatally shot his wife and six children before setting their home on fire and then killing himself. The incident took place in Grand Haven Township and is being investigated as a murder-suicide with arson.
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The family members, ages 5 to 15, died from gunshot wounds.
The home fire was set on purpose after the shootings.
The fire also killed the family’s pets.
Kristopher Karolkiewicz was 47 and had recently worked for the American Heart Association.
His wife, Amanda Karolkiewicz, was a 39-year-old substitute elementary school teacher.
Authorities believe no one else was involved and are continuing the investigation.
The case is an example of a family annihilation, a crime where one person kills multiple family members.
This event is one of many mass shootings reported in the U.S. so far in 2026.
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The Trump administration is planning to deport Haitian immigrants. Ohio Governor Mike DeWine, a Republican, has criticized this plan. CBS News spoke with Haitian immigrants who fear the impact of the deportations.
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President Donald Trump’s administration is preparing to deport Haitian immigrants.
Ohio Governor Mike DeWine opposes the deportation plan.
Haitian immigrants express concern and fear over the planned deportations.
The story was reported by CBS News correspondent Camilo Montoya-Galvez.
The deportation plan is part of actions led by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
Haitian immigrants say they are facing very difficult times because of this plan.
The coverage was available on the CBS News app and through online browsing.
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Severe storms hit the Midwest, causing widespread damage and leaving hundreds of thousands of people without electricity. Local authorities and emergency services are responding to the situation.
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Strong storms moved through the Midwest region.
Many homes and businesses lost power.
The storm caused significant damage to buildings and infrastructure.
Emergency teams are working to assist affected communities.
The exact number of affected people is in the hundreds of thousands.
Authorities are monitoring the storm's impact closely.
Restoration efforts are underway to bring back power and safety.
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Two Michigan Democratic candidates, Representative Haley Stevens and Dr. Abdul El-Sayed, debated each other in the final discussion before the state's Senate primary election. The debate featured strong disagreements between the moderate and progressive candidates.
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Haley Stevens is a moderate Democratic member of the U.S. House of Representatives.
Dr. Abdul El-Sayed is a progressive candidate running in the Michigan Senate primary.
They participated in the last debate before Michigan’s Senate primary.
The debate was marked by energetic exchanges and clear policy differences.
The event was covered by CBS News and reported by Fin Gómez.
The primary election will decide who the Democratic candidate will be for the U.S. Senate seat in Michigan.
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A Texas realtor, Victoria D. Kelderman, fell into a five-foot-deep hole hidden in a garage floor while showing a house in Lewisville. She was helped out by her client and was later taken to the emergency room due to pain in multiple parts of her body.
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The incident happened on Saturday, July 25, in Lewisville, Texas.
Kelderman opened a garage door during a house viewing and fell through a hidden hole in the floor.
The hole was about five feet deep, causing her left side to take most of the impact.
Her client pulled her out of the hole and stayed with her afterward.
Kelderman continued the viewing despite pain but broke down once the adrenaline went away.
She was checked at the emergency room for pain in her ankles, hips, spine, neck, and a headache.
Kelderman shared her experience on social media, where the video became very popular.
She advises people to stay alert and not assume a space is safe just because it looks familiar.
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Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear asked Senator Mitch McConnell to either share details about his health or step down from his Senate position. McConnell has not appeared in public since he was hospitalized on June 14 for an unknown medical issue.
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Governor Andy Beshear sent a letter to Senator Mitch McConnell on Monday.
Beshear wants McConnell to talk openly with Kentucky residents about his health.
McConnell has been absent from Congress since June 14.
The senator was hospitalized but the illness has not been publicly explained.
McConnell’s office shared some statements and two photos during his absence.
Beshear suggested McConnell should resign if he cannot provide updates.
McConnell is a Republican senator representing Kentucky.
Governor Beshear is a Democrat.
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President Joe Biden tried to keep audio recordings with his ghostwriter private, but a court ordered their release after a legal fight. He said releasing the tapes is using the Department of Justice (DOJ) for political attacks.
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President Biden wanted to keep audio recordings with his ghostwriter sealed.
A legal battle took place over these recordings.
The recordings were eventually made public.
Biden said the release is "weaponizing the DOJ" for political reasons.
The issue involves the U.S. Department of Justice.
The news report comes from CBS News.
Joel Payne, a CBS News contributor, commented on the situation.
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The Atlantic magazine wants a judge to dismiss a lawsuit filed by FBI Director Kash Patel. Patel sued the magazine for defamation, claiming its articles about his drinking and job performance were false.
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Kash Patel, FBI Director, filed a lawsuit against The Atlantic in April.
Patel claims the magazine defamed him by reporting on his alleged excessive drinking and questioning his work.
The Atlantic argues the lawsuit should be dismissed by the court.
The magazine says its sources for the story were reliable.
This legal action involves accusations about news reporting on a public official.
The case is ongoing and concerns freedom of the press and defamation laws.
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New audio recordings have been made public after a legal fight. In these recordings, President Joe Biden talks about having classified documents while he was not serving as president.
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The audio recordings were released following a long legal battle.
The recordings feature President Biden discussing classified documents.
He talks about these documents during a time he was out of office.
The release was reported by CBS News.
Weijia Jiang is the reporter covering the story.
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CNN reporter Kaitlan Collins spoke about facing criticism from President Donald Trump while she covered his presidency. She mentioned that the president was upset by an award she received at the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner.
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Kaitlan Collins is a CNN anchor and reporter.
She covered President Donald Trump’s time in office.
President Trump criticized Collins during her coverage.
The criticism included comments related to the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner.
Collins received an award at the rescheduled WHCA dinner.
President Trump was bothered by the award she got.
Collins said she has experienced this kind of reaction from different presidents, including Joe Biden and Donald Trump.
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An outbreak of cyclosporiasis, a foodborne illness caused by a parasite, has affected over 11,000 people in the US, mostly in Michigan. The outbreak exposed weaknesses in how states and the federal government track and respond to food safety problems. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) linked one source to the outbreak and has recalled lettuce sold by Taylor Farms de Mexico.
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Cyclosporiasis is an infection caused by a parasite called cyclospora, which spreads through contaminated food or water.
Over 11,000 cases were reported, with Michigan having the highest number at more than 7,000 cases.
The CDC counts the cases but the numbers differ between states and federal reports due to differences in how cases are tracked and reported.
Testing for cyclosporiasis requires specific tests not usually included in common stool sample checks.
Reporting cases to the CDC is mandatory in 47 states but voluntary in some others like Pennsylvania.
FDA found iceberg lettuce from Taylor Farms de Mexico linked to some cases and recalled it from many states.
Taco Bell stopped using the suspect lettuce after cases were linked to the chain in nine states.
Cuts to public health funding since 2025 have made it harder for state and federal departments to handle such outbreaks quickly.
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World leaders are gathering in Washington, D.C., to attend the funeral of Senator Lindsey Graham. Some of these leaders are also expected to have meetings with President Donald Trump during their visit.
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The event is taking place in Washington, D.C.
The occasion is the funeral of Senator Lindsey Graham.
Multiple world leaders are attending the funeral.
Some world leaders will meet with President Donald Trump while in Washington.
CBS News national security analyst Aaron MacLean has provided commentary on the situation.
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