A woman in Massachusetts, Lindsay Clancy, has gone on trial for the murder of her three children. She has pleaded not guilty, and her lawyers say she suffered from serious mental health problems after giving birth, which were worsened by her doctor’s treatment.
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Lindsay Clancy is charged with killing her three children.
The trial started on Monday.
Clancy has pleaded not guilty to the charges.
Her lawyers claim she had severe postpartum mental health issues.
Postpartum mental health issues happen after giving birth.
The defense says her doctor’s treatment made her mental health worse.
The case is being covered by CBS News.
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Since President Donald Trump ordered strikes against Iran in February, over 600 US military service members have been wounded. The Pentagon recently updated casualty figures, moving some deaths and injuries between categories, which has caused confusion and criticism about transparency.
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At least 624 US service members have been wounded since the conflict with Iran began in February.
417 injuries are linked to Operation Epic Fury, the initial attack ordered by President Trump.
207 injuries are listed under a new category called "Overseas Operations," which started tracking casualties from July 7, 2026.
The Pentagon changed its death count by moving four soldier deaths from Operation Epic Fury to Overseas Operations.
The death toll for Operation Epic Fury was revised from 18 to 14 after the changes.
The US and Iran agreed to a ceasefire in April and signed a Memorandum of Understanding in June, but attacks continued on both sides.
Pentagon officials called the changing numbers “temporary data disruptions” and said they are working to fix them.
Some military and political figures have criticized these changes, saying they reduce trust in the information about the conflict.
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New polls show President Donald Trump's approval ratings are at their lowest point in his current term, raising questions about his support among voters. Some readers express concern about Trump's policies and their effects, while others believe his core support remains strong despite the polls.
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President Trump's net approval rating has dropped to a new low during his second term.
Poll results show a political divide across the U.S., with support shrinking in key "swing" states like Arizona, Georgia, and Pennsylvania.
Some readers say Trump's economic policies have caused problems like higher gas prices and economic pain.
Other readers believe pollsters often misjudge Trump's true support and say his base remains loyal.
Polls suggest Republican voters are increasingly open to independent candidates ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.
Some commenters note both Republican and Democratic voters show dissatisfaction with the two-party system.
The survey results could impact Republican chances in future elections.
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Streamer Hasan Piker publicly challenged Fox News host Sean Hannity to invite him for a debate on air. Piker said Hannity had planned to have him as a guest but did not follow through.
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Hasan Piker is an online streamer.
Sean Hannity is a host on Fox News.
Piker wants to debate Hannity on a specific topic.
Hannity reportedly said he would have Piker on his show.
Piker claims Hannity chose not to invite him after all.
Piker shared this challenge publicly, including a video clip.
The situation involves a request for an on-air discussion.
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Aaron Strachan, 21, was jailed with a lifelong restriction order after abducting and raping a 15-year-old girl in Edinburgh. He also attacked two men with weapons shortly before the rape. The court ruled he is likely to remain in custody or under supervision for life.
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Aaron Strachan abducted a 15-year-old girl at knifepoint from a bus stop in Edinburgh in May 2025.
He forced her into a basement storage area where he raped her.
Strachan threatened the girl not to tell anyone or he would harm her.
Before the rape, he stabbed a man in the hand and attacked another man with a hammer.
Strachan has a criminal record for violence, robbery, and weapon possession.
He fled custody during sentencing but was caught after a police manhunt.
The High Court sentenced him to a minimum of five years in jail with a lifelong restriction order.
This order means a parole board must decide if he is safe to be released; it is unlikely he will be free soon.
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House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries said he fully supports DNC Chair Ken Martin. This comes after news reports described Martin as feeling stressed and having low morale in his role.
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Hakeem Jeffries is the House Minority Leader and a Democrat from New York.
Ken Martin is the Chair of the Democratic National Committee (DNC).
Jeffries spoke to reporters while campaigning in Pennsylvania.
Recent news stories say Martin is struggling with stress and morale in his job.
Jeffries publicly expressed his full support for Martin despite these reports.
Jeffries mentioned looking forward to continuing their work together.
The remarks were reported by NOTUS and other news outlets.
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U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is preparing to increase deportations of Haitian immigrants as their Temporary Protected Status (TPS) is ending. TPS allowed Haitians to stay in the U.S. temporarily due to unsafe conditions in Haiti.
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Temporary Protected Status (TPS) granted Haitians safety from deportation due to crises in Haiti.
TPS for Haitians is coming to an end.
ICE plans to increase efforts to deport Haitian immigrants once TPS expires.
TPS is a temporary immigration status given to people from countries with unsafe conditions.
The change affects Haitian immigrants currently living in the U.S. under TPS.
Deportations will target Haitians after TPS protections end.
The information comes from sources cited by CBS News.
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The U.S. reduced its regular military strikes on Iran during the weekend to allow more time for talks and save ammunition. President Donald Trump is also visiting Michigan to promote manufacturing jobs.
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The U.S. eased daily attacks on Iran over the weekend.
This pause was to allow more time for negotiations with Iran.
The U.S. also wanted to conserve ammunition for future use.
Mike Waltz, a U.S. United Nations ambassador, said President Trump is allowing some space for diplomacy.
There were reports about U.S. actions near the Strait of Hormuz, an important sea passage.
President Trump planned a trip to Michigan to highlight manufacturing efforts.
The manufacturing visit aims to boost jobs and production in that sector.
The article covers U.S. government decisions and President Trump’s political activities.
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President Donald Trump spoke at the rescheduled White House Correspondents' Dinner, where he criticized journalists. He referred to many reporters as having "Trump derangement syndrome," a term used to describe strong opposition or criticism toward him.
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President Trump attended the White House Correspondents' Dinner.
The event was rescheduled from its original date.
During his speech, Trump criticized journalists.
He called many reporters "the largest group of Trump derangement syndrome people."
"Trump derangement syndrome" describes people who strongly dislike or oppose President Trump.
Eli Lake, host of "Breaking History," a podcast by The Free Press, discussed the event.
The Free Press is owned by Paramount Skydance, which also owns CBS News.
The information was reported by CBS News.
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A recent CBS News poll shows that 40% of Americans are buying or eating less fresh fruits and vegetables because of a cyclospora outbreak. Nearly half of the people surveyed said they do not trust the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to handle the situation well.
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Cyclospora is causing an outbreak that affects produce safety.
40% of Americans report eating or buying less fresh produce due to this outbreak.
Nearly 50% of those surveyed have little or no trust in the FDA's response.
The poll results come from a CBS News survey.
The outbreak has made many people worried about food safety.
Produce means fruits and vegetables that people eat fresh.
The FDA is the U.S. agency responsible for food safety.
The story was covered by CBS News reporter Carter Evans.
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A Cyclospora outbreak linked to recalled iceberg lettuce from Taylor Farms has made many Americans buy and eat less fresh produce. The outbreak has caused nearly 2,000 confirmed illnesses and led to a recall and investigation by federal health agencies.
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At least 1,947 people in nine states have gotten sick from the Cyclospora outbreak; 98 were hospitalized, with no deaths reported.
The outbreak is linked to iceberg lettuce from central Mexico distributed by Taylor Farms, which issued a recall on July 17.
A survey found 40% of Americans are buying or eating less fresh produce due to the outbreak, while only 4% are buying more.
The CDC is investigating multiple Cyclospora clusters and tracking over 4,000 confirmed cases since May 1.
Cyclospora is a parasite that causes an intestinal infection called cyclosporiasis, usually caught from eating contaminated produce or water.
The parasite is not spread directly between people; it needs time outside the body to become infectious.
Public confidence in the FDA's food safety handling is low, with only 13% expressing strong trust.
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California Governor Gavin Newsom has a record that shows he has taken a strong approach to crime. Reports suggest he has not been lenient in dealing with criminal issues.
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Gavin Newsom is the governor of California.
There are claims that he has been soft on crime.
An examination of his record indicates otherwise.
His actions on crime suggest a tough stance.
The article focuses on his crime-related policies and history.
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Senator Ron Johnson, a Republican from Wisconsin, said that passing the newest reconciliation bill in the Senate will be very difficult. He also mentioned that Republicans expect to work alone because Democrats will not cooperate.
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Senator Ron Johnson represents Wisconsin and is a Republican.
He spoke about the challenges of passing the latest reconciliation bill in the Senate.
Johnson described the task as "a very small needle to thread," meaning very hard.
He said America expects Congress to govern effectively.
Johnson stated Republicans will act without help from Democrats.
The reconciliation bill is part of the Senate's legislative process to pass budget-related laws.
The statement was made publicly on a Sunday.
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South Dakota Republicans will hold a runoff election Tuesday to choose their nominee for governor. The runoff is between current Gov. Larry Rhoden and businessman Toby Doeden, who were the top two candidates in the June primary but did not reach the 35% vote needed to win outright.
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The runoff election is to decide the Republican nominee for South Dakota governor.
Larry Rhoden became governor in early 2025 after Kristi Noem joined President Trump’s Cabinet.
Toby Doeden and Larry Rhoden were the top two candidates in the June 2 primary but neither reached 35%.
Doeden led the primary with about 31% of the vote; Rhoden came in second with about 25%.
The winner will face Democrat Dan Ahlers in November.
South Dakota has not had a Democratic governor since the 1970s.
Key counties to watch include Minnehaha (Sioux Falls) and Pennington (Rapid City), which together hold a third of the state’s registered Republicans.
Polls close at 7 p.m. local time on Tuesday; most are in Central time but some are in Mountain time.
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Three people were killed and four others hurt, including a toddler, during a shooting at a food festival in Seattle. Police believe two people were involved; one has been caught and the other is still at large.
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The shooting happened at the Bite of Seattle food festival near the Space Needle around 6 p.m. local time.
Three people died: two men aged 19 and 44, and a woman aged 56.
Four people were injured, including a 2-year-old child; all wounded are in stable condition.
Police say two suspects were involved; one surrendered, and the other is still being searched for.
The suspect in custody is described as a "young person," but no further details were given.
Seattle Police say there is no current threat to the public from this incident.
The shooting was recorded accidentally by a vendor livestreaming a video.
Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson called the event a tragic and violent incident and noted recent gun violence in the city.
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U.S. immigration authorities, known as ICE, plan to increase efforts to find and detain Haitian immigrants. This comes after a Supreme Court decision ends Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for over 300,000 Haitians, removing their legal right to stay in the country temporarily.
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ICE will step up operations targeting Haitian immigrants.
The change is happening after a Supreme Court ruling.
The ruling ends Temporary Protected Status for Haitians.
More than 300,000 Haitians will lose their protected status.
Temporary Protected Status allowed Haitians to live and work legally for a limited time.
The new restrictions take effect starting this week.
The decision affects Haitian immigrants currently living in the U.S. under TPS.
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A recent CBS News poll shows that most Americans want President Donald Trump’s administration to end the war with Iran. Over two-thirds of those surveyed said the war should stop immediately.
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The poll was conducted by CBS News.
It took place a few months before the U.S. midterm elections.
Most Americans disapprove of the ongoing war with Iran.
More than 66% of people surveyed want the Trump administration to end the war.
The poll reflects public opinion on U.S. foreign policy toward Iran.
The survey results may influence political discussions ahead of the midterms.
The news report was presented by journalist Nancy Cordes.
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Two people shot guns at a food festival in Seattle, killing three people and injuring four others. Police are searching for a second suspect involved in the shooting.
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The shooting happened at a food festival in Seattle.
Two people fired guns in a crowded area.
Three people died because of the shooting.
Four other people were hurt.
Police are still trying to find the second suspect.
The incident took place on a Sunday.
Authorities are actively investigating the case.
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Around 600,000 male mosquitoes infected with a natural bacteria called Wolbachia are being released in Washington DC to reduce the overall mosquito population. These males do not bite people, and the bacteria they carry stops mosquito eggs from hatching after they mate.
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About 600,000 male mosquitoes are being released in Washington DC this summer.
The mosquitoes carry Wolbachia bacteria, which occurs naturally.
Male mosquitoes do not bite humans.
Wolbachia prevents eggs from maturing, reducing future mosquito numbers.
Bee Safe Mosquito Control is the first company in the US to offer this method directly to residents.
This technique was previously used only by government agencies or research groups.
Google’s parent company, Alphabet, wants to release 64 million Wolbachia-infected mosquitoes in other states.
The mosquito population is growing due to climate change making it easier for them to survive.
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