A US appeals court ruled that Georgetown scholar Badar Khan Suri, who faces deportation for his pro-Palestinian activism, must be released because his detention violated his constitutional rights. This decision goes against the Trump administration’s efforts to detain and deport activists and could lead to a Supreme Court review.
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Badar Khan Suri, an Indian scholar at Georgetown University, was detained in March 2025 for pro-Palestinian activism.
The US Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit ruled 2-1 that his detention violated his rights to due process and free speech.
The court denied the Trump administration’s request to move the case from Virginia to Texas.
A district court had previously ordered Suri’s release in May 2024.
The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) represents Suri and supports his constitutional rights.
Two other appeals courts recently overruled lower courts that had freed other pro-Palestinian activists, leading to conflicting decisions.
The Trump administration uses a rare immigration law allowing deportation of people seen as harmful to US foreign policy.
The Supreme Court, with a conservative majority including three Trump appointees, may soon decide on these cases.
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President Donald Trump has announced new tariffs on goods from more than 80 countries, including major trade partners like Canada, Mexico, and China. These tariffs range from 10% to 12.5% and are aimed at penalizing countries over forced labor issues, despite a Supreme Court ruling that previously limited the president’s power to impose such tariffs without Congress.
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The new tariffs affect over 80 countries, including Canada, Mexico, China, the EU, the UK, Australia, India, Brazil, and Japan.
Countries that have taken steps to stop forced labor imports face a 10% tariff; others face a 12.5% tariff.
The Supreme Court ruled in February that President Trump could not use a 1977 law to justify his previous tariffs without Congressional approval.
The Trump administration is now using a different section of the Trade Act of 1974 to justify the new tariffs.
Experts predict the new tariffs may be challenged in court and could be struck down by the Supreme Court.
Most of the cost of tariffs has been passed to American consumers and businesses.
Many Americans, including Republicans, view tariffs as harmful to the U.S. economy.
The tariffs are part of Trump's ongoing efforts to protect American jobs and manufacturing.
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A man dressed as Spider-Man helped a man in a wheelchair cross a busy road in Jonesboro, Arkansas. The police department shared a video of the moment and thanked the helper for his actions.
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The helper’s name is Christopher Hellenthal.
He was returning from a superhero-themed event when he saw the man in a wheelchair.
Hellenthal assisted just before the traffic lights changed.
The Jonesboro Police Department posted the video from a traffic camera.
The police thanked Hellenthal publicly for his help.
The incident took place in Jonesboro, Arkansas.
The video was shared five hours before the news report.
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During a congressional hearing, Congressman Ted Lieu questioned UN Ambassador Mike Waltz about the safety of U.S. troops in Jordan. Lieu showed a video from Al Jazeera to raise concerns about attacks by Iran and expressed doubts about the Trump administration’s transparency on this issue.
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Congressman Ted Lieu challenged UN Ambassador Mike Waltz in a congressional hearing.
Lieu played a video from Al Jazeera showing Iranian strikes in Jordan.
The video was used to question how safe U.S. troops are in Jordan.
Some lawmakers doubt the Trump administration is fully honest about the risk from Iranian attacks on U.S. bases.
The hearing focused on U.S. responses and troop protection in the region.
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New York City police are investigating two stabbings near Central Park as possible hate crimes. The suspect, Raul Morales, attacked a 57-year-old Asian man and a 50-year-old Jewish man in Manhattan’s Upper West Side, and both victims are now in stable condition at a hospital.
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Two men were stabbed in separate attacks about two blocks apart in broad daylight.
The suspect, Raul Morales, allegedly stabbed the first victim in the back with a knife and the second in the torso with a screwdriver.
Morales reportedly shouted “Allahu Akbar” before the attacks.
Both victims were taken to Mount Sinai hospital and are stable.
Police are looking into whether mental health issues influenced Morales’s actions.
Authorities found no known connection between Morales and the victims or between the victims themselves.
Morales returned to his apartment after the stabbings and was found thanks to a witness’s tip.
New York City officials condemned the attacks and expressed relief that the victims are stable.
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The Pentagon’s official list of U.S. service members killed in the ongoing war with Iran does not include four soldiers who died during recent fighting, even though their deaths were officially announced. President Trump visited Dover Air Force Base to honor the fallen soldiers and compared the current death toll in the Iran conflict to higher numbers from past U.S. wars.
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The Pentagon’s online casualty list shows 14 U.S. military deaths during the war on Iran, despite recent reports of four additional deaths.
These four service members died during fighting after President Trump declared a cease-fire in April.
The Pentagon removed these recent deaths from its official list, citing “temporary data disruptions” as the reason.
President Trump visited Dover Air Force Base to honor the four recently killed soldiers.
Trump shared a chart comparing the 18 deaths in the Iran war to much higher U.S. casualties in Korea, Vietnam, Iraq, and Afghanistan.
U.S. intelligence assessed that Iran abandoned its nuclear weapons program in 2003.
President Trump claims the war on Iran is necessary to stop Iran from getting nuclear weapons.
The New York Times and Pentagon officials reported inconsistencies in the Pentagon’s casualty numbers.
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A man dressed as Spider-Man helped a person in a wheelchair cross a busy six-lane road in Jonesboro, Arkansas. The act was caught on a security camera and praised by the local police on social media.
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The helper, Christopher Hellenthal, was wearing a Spider-Man costume from a nearby event.
He quickly pushed the wheelchair user across the road just before traffic started moving.
The incident happened on a busy local route during midday.
Police shared the video on Facebook, where it received many likes and positive comments.
Hellenthal said he acted fast and had a lot of adrenaline during the rescue.
The police spokesperson said this was an unusual and positive incident in their experience.
Hellenthal lives east of Jonesboro and is a longtime Spider-Man fan.
The manager at the trampoline park where Hellenthal works knew him from the video despite his costume.
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The FDA’s Pharmacy Compounding Advisory Committee is holding a second day meeting to discuss whether certain peptides should be more easily available. Some panel members support easing restrictions, but FDA scientists and many experts warn there is not enough evidence to prove the peptides are safe or effective.
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The FDA committee is considering allowing wider use of several peptides, which are popular compounds promoted by wellness influencers.
On the first day, the panel narrowly recommended easier access to these peptides.
Government scientists warned the peptides have not been proven safe or effective.
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. supports loosening the rules and opposes restrictions from President Biden’s administration.
Influencers like Joe Rogan and Gary Brecka promote peptides for benefits such as muscle building and anti-aging.
Some advisory panel members have financial ties to the peptide industry, including clinics and pharmacies that sell or produce peptides.
Additional experts without industry ties were added to the panel to provide a broader perspective.
The panel’s vote is advisory and the FDA does not have to follow its recommendations.
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Alaska has sent over 3,000 letters to voters asking them to confirm their U.S. citizenship before the August primary election. The Alaska Division of Elections said the large number of letters was due to an error from old data linked to the Department of Motor Vehicles and that voters are not required to provide documents but must confirm their status to remain active on the voter list.
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Alaska sent 3,048 letters asking voters to verify their citizenship before the August 18 primary.
The usual number of such letters is about 200, so this is unusually high.
The high number resulted from old or incorrect data during voter list updates using DMV information.
Voters who get the letter can confirm citizenship by letter, phone, or email without submitting documents.
Those who don’t respond are moved to an inactive voter list but can still vote using a special ballot requiring them to confirm their qualifications.
State election officials said the process does not stop anyone from voting.
Some Alaska lawmakers expressed concern because recipients of the letter include confirmed U.S. citizens.
Alaska is one of at least 16 states that shared detailed voter information with the U.S. Department of Justice, but the letter campaign is not related to this data sharing.
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The US government reports spending over $37.5 billion on the conflict involving Iran and is seeking an additional $67 billion. An expert told Al Jazeera that members of Congress might find it difficult to vote against this funding request.
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The US has already spent more than $37.5 billion on the Iran conflict.
The Secretary of Defense is asking Congress for $67 billion more.
The funding is intended to support ongoing military activities related to Iran.
An analyst said voting against the funding may be politically challenging for Congress members.
The discussion about funding is happening during current US political debates.
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A federal court has allowed Tennessee to use a new congressional map that breaks up a majority-Black district in Memphis. The court found no clear evidence of racial discrimination, allowing the new districts to be used in the upcoming primary elections.
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Tennessee’s new congressional map divides a majority-Black district in Memphis into parts of three different districts.
The change follows a recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling that limited protections against racial gerrymandering.
The new map aims to help Republicans win additional seats in the 2026 midterm elections.
Opponents say the new map weakens Black voters' influence and violates the Constitution.
Republican lawmakers say the new districts were drawn for political reasons, not racial ones.
The court panel included two judges appointed by President Trump and one by President Obama.
Democratic Rep. Steve Cohen, who has represented the Memphis district for about 20 years, ended his reelection bid after the redraw.
Critics, including the American Civil Liberties Union, argue the map reduces the voting power of Black communities in Tennessee.
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Nearly six months after Nancy Guthrie was kidnapped from her home in Arizona, the full text of a ransom note believed to be from her kidnapper has been shared publicly. The case remains under investigation as authorities continue searching for her.
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Nancy Guthrie was taken from her home in Arizona about six months ago.
A ransom note connected to her kidnapping has now been fully revealed.
Authorities believe the note may have come from the kidnapper.
Savannah Guthrie, a host on the "Today" show, is Nancy Guthrie’s daughter.
The search for Nancy Guthrie is ongoing with new information recently released.
Details about the contents of the ransom note have not been specified in the article.
The case is still active and being followed by law enforcement.
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Roger Rogoff, a U.S. attorney who worked for less than an hour, is suing President Donald Trump’s administration after being fired. He is asking a federal court to put him back in his job as U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Washington.
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Roger Rogoff was appointed as U.S. Attorney but served less than one hour before being fired.
He is suing the Trump administration over his sudden dismissal.
Rogoff wants a federal court to reinstate him to his former position.
The case raises legal questions about the firing of U.S. attorneys.
The position involved is for the Western District of Washington.
CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson provided analysis on the legal issues.
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U.S. health officials are looking into a new outbreak of the parasite cyclospora linked to an unknown product. Taco Bell has seen fewer customers because people are worried about eating fresh produce during this outbreak.
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There is a new cyclospora parasite outbreak in the U.S.
The exact food product linked to the outbreak has not been identified yet.
Cyclospora is a parasite that can cause illness when eaten in contaminated food.
Taco Bell is experiencing a large drop in customers amid these concerns.
The drop in customer visits is related to public worries about fresh produce safety.
News reporters are providing updates and analysis on the situation.
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A driver dressed as Spider-Man helped a man in a wheelchair cross a busy street in Jonesboro, Arkansas. This act was caught on video and shared widely.
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The incident took place in Jonesboro, Arkansas.
A driver was dressed as Spider-Man at the time.
The Spider-Man character assisted a man in a wheelchair.
The assistance was given at a busy intersection.
The event was recorded on video.
The video was shared on social media and news outlets.
This act is an example of someone helping a person with a disability in public.
The news was reported on July 23, 2026.
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Taylor Farms is recalling iceberg lettuce products from central Mexico because they may contain a parasite called cyclospora. This parasite has caused illness in many people across 27 U.S. states. Taco Bell has also removed the lettuce linked to this outbreak from its restaurants.
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Taylor Farms is voluntarily recalling iceberg lettuce from central Mexico.
The recall affects products shipped to 27 states, including Texas, Florida, and Pennsylvania.
Cyclospora is a parasite that causes intestinal illness and comes from contaminated water or human feces.
The recalled products include 25 shredded lettuce and salad mix items under eight brand codes.
Products with "best by" dates as late as August 3 are included in the recall.
Sysco, a major food distributor, has stopped distributing all Taylor Farms iceberg lettuce from Mexico.
In 2026, cyclospora has caused at least 1,645 illnesses and 141 hospitalizations in the U.S.
Taco Bell removed the impacted lettuce from restaurants in five Midwestern states and stopped using it nationwide.
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The American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) has spent nearly $30 million supporting Haley Stevens in the Michigan Democratic Senate primary. This is AIPAC’s largest spending on one race as it seeks to help Stevens defeat progressive candidate Abdul El-Sayed in the August 4 primary.
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AIPAC and related groups have invested close to $30 million in Haley Stevens’ campaign.
The spending is the largest amount AIPAC has ever put into a single race.
Stevens focuses her campaign on manufacturing and opposing President Donald Trump.
She rarely talks about AIPAC despite its huge financial support.
Abdul El-Sayed is the progressive candidate backed by grassroots supporters including Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez.
Michigan has the largest Arab American population in the U.S., making Israel-related issues sensitive there.
AIPAC aims to elect lawmakers who support strong U.S.-Israel relations.
Stevens has spent about $1 million on advertising herself, far less than her backers’ outside spending.
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A federal court allowed Tennessee to use a new congressional map that splits a majority-Black district in Memphis. This map change favors Republicans and will be used in the upcoming August primary elections, following a recent Supreme Court decision affecting voting rights protections.
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A federal panel of three judges approved Tennessee’s new congressional map without blocking it before the August 6 primary.
The new map divides a majority-Black district in Memphis that has been represented by Democrat Steve Cohen.
Tennessee revised its districts after a Supreme Court ruling weakened protections for minority voters under the Voting Rights Act.
President Donald Trump encouraged Republican states to redraw districts to gain more seats in Congress during the 2024 midterms.
Republicans said the redistricting was based on politics, not race; opponents said it violated the Constitution by discriminating racially.
The judges found no direct proof that racial bias motivated the map, pointing instead to political reasons.
The Supreme Court decision reduced the power of districts created to help minorities elect preferred candidates.
Tennessee is one of eight Republican-led states redrawing districts mid-decade to try to keep control of the House of Representatives.
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The U.S. military is increasing its equipment and presence in the Middle East. Some officials in President Trump's administration are worried about how quickly missiles and defensive interceptors are being used in Iran.
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The U.S. military is sending more equipment to the Middle East.
There is concern inside President Trump's administration about the fast use of missiles.
Officials note high use of defensive interceptors, which are missiles designed to block incoming attacks.
The concern also includes the use of Iran’s long-range missiles.
The situation reflects growing tensions involving Iran.
These developments are being closely monitored by U.S. officials.
The report comes from CBS News with correspondent Charlie D'Agata.
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Mark Sanford, a former governor and congressman from South Carolina, has announced he will run for the U.S. Senate seat currently held by Lindsey Graham. Several Republicans are competing to replace Senator Graham.
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Mark Sanford is a former governor of South Carolina.
He also served as a congressman from South Carolina.
Sanford is running as a Republican candidate.
The Senate seat is currently held by Lindsey Graham.
Multiple candidates are competing for this Senate seat.
The election is to replace Senator Graham in the U.S. Senate.
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