Since the Sandy Hook school shooting 14 years ago, over 170 children have been killed in shootings at U.S. schools. Some parents keep their children’s bedrooms unchanged as a way to remember and feel close to them.
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More than 170 children have died in school shootings across the United States since Sandy Hook in 2012.
Parents often preserve their child’s empty bedroom to maintain a connection and remember them.
Steve Hartman, a CBS News correspondent, and Lou Bopp, a photographer, have spent eight years documenting these rooms.
The Scruggs family in Nashville keeps their daughter Hallie’s room as it was when she died in a 2023 school shooting.
Hallie’s room holds items like books, toys, and mementos marking her childhood milestones.
Hallie was killed alongside two classmates in a shooting at The Covenant School in Nashville.
Hallie’s father, Chad Scruggs, is a pastor at the school and describes the deep grief and the ongoing pain of loss.
The room helps the family cope by being a physical reminder of Hallie’s life and presence.
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The CBS News program "60 Minutes" features a report about the empty bedrooms of children who died in school shootings. The report shows how these empty rooms serve as a painful reminder for the parents of the children lost in these tragedies.
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The report focuses on kids who were killed in school shootings.
It shows their empty bedrooms left untouched after their deaths.
Parents share their feelings and memories related to these rooms.
The empty bedrooms symbolize the loss and impact of the shootings.
The program aims to raise awareness about the consequences of school shootings.
This story was aired on CBS News through the "60 Minutes" program.
Viewers can watch the full report via the CBS News app or website.
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The White House is hosting a UFC mixed martial arts event called UFC Freedom 250 on its South Lawn to celebrate President Donald Trump’s 80th birthday and the 250th anniversary of American independence. About 4,300 guests are expected to watch the fights near the Oval Office, despite weather concerns like thunderstorms and high heat.
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UFC Freedom 250 is a private sporting event held on the White House grounds.
The event celebrates President Donald Trump’s 80th birthday and the country's 250th anniversary.
Around 4,300 spectators, including invited guests, political allies, and military members, will attend.
A large steel structure called “the Claw” holds the octagon where fighters compete.
Weather poses risks with a 60% chance of thunderstorms, heavy rain, heat, and wind gusts.
UFC officials will pause fighting if lightning strikes within eight miles of the venue.
The event combines politics, entertainment, and private business interests, which some people criticize.
Earlier the same day, President Trump announced a peace deal with Iran affecting the Strait of Hormuz.
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Former Vice President Mike Pence expressed doubt that the U.S. and Iran could reach a peace deal before President Donald Trump announced one. Pence said he respects the president but questioned the timing and possibility of an agreement.
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Mike Pence is the former Vice President of the United States.
Pence expressed doubts about a peace deal between the U.S. and Iran.
This statement came just before President Trump announced a deal.
Pence said his concern was not about President Trump’s intentions.
He believes President Trump deserves respect for his decisions.
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Democratic strategist James Carville said Abdul El-Sayed could win against Mike Rogers in the Michigan Senate race this November. Carville noted that El-Sayed first needs to become the Democratic nominee before facing Rogers.
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James Carville is a Democratic political strategist.
Abdul El-Sayed is running to be the Democratic nominee for the Michigan Senate seat.
Mike Rogers is a former Republican representative from Michigan.
Michigan is seen as a swing state that can vote either Democratic or Republican.
Carville believes El-Sayed can beat Rogers in the general election.
El-Sayed must win the Democratic primary before competing against Rogers.
The interview took place on the TV show "The Hill Sunday."
Chris Stirewalt, a NewsNation host, asked Carville about the race.
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President Donald Trump hosted a mixed martial arts event on the White House lawn as part of his 80th birthday celebration. Protesters gathered nearby to criticize the event, citing concerns about corruption, commercialization of federal property, and the violent nature of the fights.
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The UFC event was held on the South Lawn of the White House and featured seven cage fights.
The event was promoted as celebrating America’s fighting spirit ahead of the country’s 250th anniversary.
Protesters organized by Third Act Virginia demonstrated with signs, chants, and puppets representing Trump and his cabinet.
Some protesters said President Trump holds significant stock in TKO, the UFC’s parent company, raising conflict of interest concerns.
The protest group filed an emergency federal lawsuit to block the event, but a judge rejected it two days before the fight.
UFC fans and Trump supporters attended the event, with VIP tickets costing up to $1.5 million.
Protesters opposed commercializing federal park land and the use of violent cage fighting on White House grounds.
The protesters’ slogans included calls to protect democracy and opposition to hate and fear.
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Vice President Vance said he will think about his political future after the midterm elections in November. He mentioned that he and his wife will discuss what to do next, amid talks about a possible run for president in 2028.
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Vice President Vance spoke about his plans for politics after the midterm votes.
He and his wife Usha plan to discuss their future steps together.
The midterm elections will happen in November.
There is public talk about Vance possibly running for president in 2028.
Vance has not made a final decision yet and wants to wait until after the elections.
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New York Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (AOC) has recently endorsed several progressive candidates who won their primary elections. Unlike Senator Bernie Sanders, she is selective with her endorsements, focusing on candidates she believes have a strong chance to win, which has caused some debate among progressives.
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AOC endorsed four progressive House candidates who won primaries in California, Pennsylvania, Montana, and New Jersey.
She chooses endorsements carefully, supporting candidates she thinks can realistically win.
AOC has not endorsed challengers running against sitting House Democrats in high-profile races.
Senator Bernie Sanders has endorsed many progressive candidates across the country, including some that AOC has not supported.
AOC is more willing to back challengers in New York’s state legislature than in House races.
Some progressives criticize AOC for being cautious and not taking more risks to support insurgents.
AOC’s endorsement strategy involves asking candidates about their community ties and campaign plans.
Both supporters and critics agree that AOC’s endorsement is influential in progressive politics.
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Roy Hattersley, a British Labour politician who helped modernize his party in the 1980s, recently passed away at age 93. He served as deputy leader of Labour and worked to move the party toward supporting market economics, disarmament, and membership in the European Union.
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Roy Hattersley was born in Sheffield in 1932 into a family with strong Labour Party ties.
He began political campaigning as a teenager and studied economics at the University of Hull.
Hattersley was elected as a Labour MP for Birmingham Sparkbrook in 1964.
He served under Prime Minister Harold Wilson but had a slow rise due to his political views opposing unilateral disarmament.
As deputy leader in the 1980s, Hattersley promoted modernization, including market-friendly policies and support for Europe.
He played a role in preparing the Labour Party to defeat the SDP challenge and set the stage for New Labour’s success in 1997.
Hattersley briefly held cabinet positions but spent much of his career in opposition.
He died at the age of 93.
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Roy Hattersley, a former deputy leader of Britain's Labour Party and long-time member of Parliament, died at the age of 93. He served in various government roles, including as a minister and deputy leader, and was known for his writings and contributions to British politics.
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Roy Hattersley died at the age of 93.
He was deputy leader of the Labour Party under Neil Kinnock.
Hattersley was a member of Parliament for Birmingham Sparkbrook from 1964 to 1997.
He served in the governments of Harold Wilson and Jim Callaghan holding various ministerial roles, including secretary of state for prices and consumer protection.
Hattersley wrote over 20 books, including political biographies and historical studies.
He was made a life peer in 1993 as Baron Hattersley of Sparkbrook.
He contributed regularly to national newspapers and was known for his clear and thoughtful writing.
Hattersley was praised by political leaders including Prime Minister Keir Starmer and former Labour leader Neil Kinnock.
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The CDC has warned parents to stop using Nara Organics powdered baby formula after three infants in different states were hospitalized with botulism, a rare but serious bacterial illness. The company has voluntarily recalled all lots of this formula while health authorities investigate the source of contamination.
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Three infants from California, Pennsylvania, and Washington were hospitalized with botulism linked to Nara Organics infant formula.
Nara Organics issued a voluntary recall of all its powdered formula sold in the U.S. as a precaution.
Infant botulism is caused by Clostridium botulinum bacteria producing toxins that attack the nervous system.
Symptoms include constipation, weak feeding, weak crying, floppy muscles, facial weakness, and breathing problems.
The recalled formula was sold nationwide at Target stores and online.
No deaths have been reported from these cases so far.
The FDA and CDC are investigating the outbreak in cooperation with state health agencies.
The recalled formula accounts for less than 1% of infant formula sales, so shortages are unlikely.
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JD Vance said he will talk with his wife about possibly running for president in 2028 after the 2026 midterm elections. He expects President Donald Trump to support his decision but has not yet discussed running with him.
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JD Vance plans to decide on a 2028 presidential run after the 2026 midterm elections.
He will discuss this decision with his wife, Usha.
Vance shared this in an interview about his memoir, which covers his Catholic faith journey.
He believes President Trump will support whatever he chooses to do.
Vance does not bring up his political plans with Trump but says Trump talks about them often.
Trump has not explicitly asked Vance to run for president but talks about future election plans with him.
Vance may have delayed his decision due to the upcoming birth of his fourth child.
Vance is considered a leading candidate for the Republican nomination in 2028.
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A 28-year-old woman experienced back pain, a neck lump, body aches, and a swollen stomach, which doctors initially misdiagnosed as constipation. After several visits and imaging tests, she was diagnosed with stage 4 melanoma that had spread throughout her body, including fluid buildup in her abdomen and spinal fractures.
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The woman first noticed back pain while receiving treatment for an eating disorder.
Doctors initially believed her symptoms were related to weight gain or constipation.
An ultrasound showed a cyst on her neck, which was not seen as serious.
Her stomach became hard and swollen due to ascites, fluid buildup from cancer.
A CT scan eventually revealed widespread metastatic melanoma.
The cancer caused spinal fractures and severe body aches.
She had no previous skin problems or sun damage commonly linked to melanoma.
Seven liters of fluid were drained from her abdominal cavity during treatment.
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A Member of Parliament (MP) in the UK, Lauren Edwards, has reintroduced a bill to legalize assisted dying for terminally ill adults in England and Wales. The bill would allow adults expected to die within six months to choose to end their life with help, subject to safeguards, and it could become law even if the House of Lords blocks it again.
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The bill is called the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill.
It applies to adults over 18 who are expected to die within six months.
The bill was passed by the House of Commons in 2025 but blocked by the House of Lords due to many amendments.
Lauren Edwards plans to bring the exact same bill again to trigger special powers that override the House of Lords' objections if it blocks the bill a second time.
The Parliament Act allows the House of Commons to pass a bill without the Lords’ approval after two sessions with the same text.
Opponents, including medical and disability groups, have warned the bill risks harming vulnerable people.
Some political leaders have changed their views on assisted dying but stress the need for better hospice care before passing such a law.
The UK government has been officially neutral on the bill, with divided opinions among ministers and MPs.
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Georgia lawmakers will meet in a special session to decide how the state redraws its political districts and how votes are counted in elections. The session aims to address problems with the current voting system before a special congressional election in July.
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Governor Brian Kemp called the special session mainly to handle congressional redistricting for upcoming elections.
In 2024, Georgia passed a law banning the use of QR codes to count votes starting July 1, 2026.
Currently, voting machines print ballots with both human-readable text and QR codes to count votes.
Lawmakers have not chosen a new system to replace QR code counting after the ban.
Conflicting guidance from the Secretary of State’s Office and the State Election Board is causing confusion for counties.
A special election to fill a U.S. House seat will happen on July 28, with early voting starting July 6.
One possible solution is extending the QR code deadline to keep the current system for now.
Another option would be switching to a new voting system, but election officials warn this might be hard before the upcoming election.
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Senator Mitch McConnell was admitted to a hospital on Sunday. His spokesperson said he is getting good care, but did not share why he was hospitalized or which hospital he is in.
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Senator Mitch McConnell went to the hospital on Sunday morning.
His spokesperson confirmed the hospitalization and said he is receiving excellent care.
No specific reason or hospital was mentioned.
McConnell participated in Senate votes as recently as June 11.
He chaired a Senate subcommittee hearing on the Air Force budget on June 9.
McConnell has had several health issues in recent years, including past hospital stays and falls.
He survived polio as a child.
McConnell announced he will not run for reelection in 2026 after over 40 years in the Senate.
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President Trump wants Congress to approve his voting law changes along with renewing Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA), a surveillance program that expired recently. The renewal of this spying authority is now tied to his voting bill, causing a stall in its approval.
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Section 702 of FISA lets the government monitor foreigners abroad and can capture communications involving Americans.
The surveillance law expired on Friday after the House voted 198-218 against its extension.
President Trump demands that the renewal of Section 702 must include his SAVE America Act voting bill.
The SAVE America Act requires proof of citizenship to register to vote and photo ID to cast ballots.
The voting bill has so far failed to get the 60 votes needed in the Senate.
Some Republicans and Democrats worry about the privacy impacts of Section 702 and the effects of the strict voting laws.
President Trump also defended Bill Pulte as Acting Director of National Intelligence, despite concerns about his lack of security experience.
Senate Majority Leader John Thune opposes removing the filibuster to pass Trump's voting bill on a party-line vote.
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Senator Mitch McConnell from Kentucky was admitted to a hospital on Sunday. A spokesperson said he is receiving good medical care but did not share more information about his condition.
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Mitch McConnell is a U.S. Senator from Kentucky.
He was admitted to the hospital on Sunday.
A senior adviser named David Popp announced the hospitalization.
McConnell is currently receiving good care at the hospital.
No details were given about why McConnell was admitted.
McConnell is retiring from the Senate.
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President Donald Trump is working to end the US-Israel conflict with Iran, host the World Cup, and prepare for upcoming elections. During this time, he has increased tensions with US media, including walking out of an NBC interview and commenting on potential changes in CNN's ownership.
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President Donald Trump is involved in efforts to end the US-Israel war with Iran.
He is also planning to host the World Cup and prepare for midterm elections.
Trump walked out of an interview with NBC during the week.
He made public comments about how a change in CNN's ownership might affect their news coverage.
The TV show 60 Minutes on CBS is facing internal problems due to pressure from billionaire media owners.
Violence and protests in Northern Ireland are linked to a stabbing video spread by far-right activists.
Journalists in Gaza face high risks, with over 260 media workers killed, affecting how news is reported from the area.
The article includes insights from hosts and media editors discussing these issues.
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A plane crash near Butler Memorial Airport in Missouri killed all 12 people on board, according to authorities. The plane was carrying people for skydiving, and emergency crews responded quickly to extinguish the fire after the crash.
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The crash happened near Butler Memorial Airport in Bates County, Missouri.
All 12 people on the plane died in the crash.
The plane was taking passengers up to skydive.
Emergency responders arrived after a call around 11:30 am local time.
The plane landed in a field next to the airport and caught fire.
The fire was put out soon after emergency crews arrived.
The road near the crash site was closed as a precaution.
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is investigating the cause of the crash.
The identities of the victims have not yet been released.
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