Audio clips from an interview with the roommate of the person accused of killing Charlie Kirk will be played in a court hearing. The hearing is a preliminary step before the main trial.
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Prosecutors will play audio clips from an interview with the accused killer’s roommate.
The clips will be used during a preliminary court hearing.
The accused is charged with the murder of Charlie Kirk.
Caroline Polisi, a legal expert for CBS News, provided details about the case.
The hearing is scheduled for Thursday.
This is part of the early legal process before a full trial.
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Doreen Lawrence and six others lost a court case accusing the Daily Mail of illegal methods to get stories. The court rejected claims of phone tapping and hacking, and Lawrence will not have to pay legal costs from the failed action.
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Doreen Lawrence joined a lawsuit against the Daily Mail for alleged illegal news-gathering methods.
Claims included phone tapping, hacking, and tricking people for private information.
The High Court dismissed all claims brought by Lawrence, the Duke of Sussex (Prince Harry), and others.
The Daily Mail publisher will try to recover legal costs, which could be very high but may be reduced.
Lawrence will not have to pay any share of the legal bills from the case.
Insurance was in place to cover legal costs for the claimants and their lawyers if they lost.
The judge found no proof that the Daily Mail used unlawful methods for 55 stories cited by the claimants.
Other claimants included Elton John, Elizabeth Hurley, Sadie Frost, and Simon Hughes.
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David Hearn, a 67-year-old U.S. Olympic canoeist, pleaded not guilty to charges of damaging the Reflecting Pool near the Washington Monument. He was indicted after being accused of removing sealant from the pool's bottom and faces up to 10 years in prison if convicted.
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David Hearn competed in the 1992, 1996, and 2000 Olympics as a canoeist.
He was indicted on July 2 for allegedly damaging the Reflecting Pool on June 19.
Hearn is accused of ripping out part of the sealant at the bottom of the pool.
He says he only touched the sealant briefly out of curiosity during a bike ride.
His lawyers asked for no restrictions and for him to be released without supervision.
The judge agreed and released Hearn on his own recognizance (without bail).
A status hearing and trial date are planned for August 5.
The defense says the case is part of the administration’s effort to shift blame for failures.
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The number of school suspensions and permanent exclusions in England decreased for the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic. In 2024/25, suspensions fell by 4% and permanent exclusions dropped by 9%, though suspensions rose in primary schools.
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There were 913,000 suspensions in state schools in England in 2024/25, down 4% from the previous year.
Permanent exclusions were 9,900 in 2024/25, a 9% decrease.
Suspension rates dropped in secondary and special schools but increased by 7,742 in primary schools.
Nearly half of suspensions lasted one day or less, but 94,400 pupils missed more than a week of school due to suspension.
Persistent disruptive behavior was the most common reason for suspensions (52%) and exclusions (40%).
Secondary school pupils made up 85% of all suspensions.
Pupils with special educational needs and those on free school meals are more likely to be suspended or excluded.
Boys are suspended 1.5 times more than girls.
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Katie Couric shared that she was hospitalized due to a condition called transient global amnesia, which causes temporary memory loss. A neurologist from Maimonides Health explained more about this condition on CBS Mornings.
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Katie Couric experienced transient global amnesia, a sudden and temporary loss of memory.
She was hospitalized because of this memory loss.
Transient global amnesia usually lasts a short time and affects the ability to remember recent events.
The condition is not linked to serious brain injury or long-term damage.
Dr. Leah Croll, a neurologist, discussed the symptoms and causes on a CBS News program.
This condition is rare and often resolves by itself without lasting effects.
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A federal judge in Brooklyn has ordered Indian billionaire Gautam Adani to respond by July 15 about whether any exchange of favors took place in the Justice Department’s decision to drop bribery and fraud charges against him. The case involves allegations that Adani’s companies paid over $250 million in bribes to secure contracts in India, but politically appointed DOJ officials moved to dismiss the charges.
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Judge Nicholas Garaufis ordered Gautam Adani to answer questions about any possible deal linked to the dismissal of criminal charges against him.
Charges involved alleged foreign bribery and securities fraud in connection with Indian solar energy contracts.
The Justice Department’s political appointees, not career prosecutors, requested dismissal of the case.
Two career prosecutors withdrew from the case after the motion to dismiss was filed.
A DOJ official, Trent McCotter, reversed an earlier decision to prosecute and pushed for dismissal after meeting with Adani’s legal team.
Adani’s lawyers reportedly offered to invest $10 billion in the U.S. economy if charges were dropped.
McCotter denied that financial offers influenced the decision, saying he dismissed the charges because they were indefensible.
The judge’s order highlights concerns about how the decision to drop the case was made.
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David Hearn, a former U.S. Olympian, pleaded not guilty to a charge accusing him of damaging the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. He appeared in court and was released without having to pay bail, with another hearing planned for later.
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David Hearn is a former U.S. Olympian.
He faces a felony charge for damaging the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool.
He pleaded not guilty during his court appearance.
The case was heard in D.C. Superior Court.
Judge Carmen McLean presided over the arraignment.
Hearn was released on a personal recognizance bond, meaning no money bail was required.
A future court hearing has been scheduled to review the case.
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A federal judge in Arizona dismissed an inmate's $1.35 million lawsuit against the local sheriff and sheriff’s department. The inmate, Christopher Michael Marx, failed to pay required court fees or submit paperwork to avoid them, leading to the dismissal of his case involving COVID-19 safety concerns in jail.
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Christopher Michael Marx, an inmate in Pima County, filed a lawsuit claiming sheriff deputies endangered his life by not properly disinfecting between jail units during COVID-19.
Marx sought $1.35 million and an apology from Sheriff Nanos, alleging violation of Arizona’s Constitution, specifically the inmates’ rights.
Marx planned to use the money to help the homeless by donating apartment buildings for rent-free housing.
The court gave Marx until April 9 to pay filing fees totaling $405 or apply to waive them but he did not comply.
On July 1, the U.S. District Court formally dismissed the lawsuit without prejudice, meaning he could try again if he meets court requirements.
Marx was convicted of shoplifting in late 2024, according to court records.
The dismissal occurred because Marx did not follow a judge’s order related to filing fees and paperwork.
Newsweek contacted the sheriff’s department but had no comment at the time of the report.
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David Hearn, a former Olympic canoe racer, pleaded not guilty to charges of damaging the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool in Washington, D.C. He appeared in court after being charged with a felony for property destruction.
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David Hearn competed in three Summer Olympics as a canoe racer.
He is 67 years old and lives in Bethesda, Maryland.
Hearn was indicted last Thursday on one felony count of damaging the Reflecting Pool.
The Reflecting Pool had been recently renovated before the alleged damage.
Hearn entered his plea through an attorney during his first court appearance.
Some critics connected to the Trump administration have called the case an abuse of power.
The case is being heard in D.C. Superior Court.
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David Hearn, a former Olympian, pleaded not guilty to a felony charge of damaging the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. He denies the accusations, while the U.S. Attorney says he violently pulled up the pool's liner, causing damage during ongoing renovations.
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David Hearn is 67 years old and a three-time Olympic canoe racer from Bethesda, Maryland.
He pleaded not guilty to one felony count of property destruction in D.C. Superior Court.
The alleged incident happened on June 19 as Hearn finished a 64-mile bike ride.
Authorities say Hearn pulled up the bottom liner of the Reflecting Pool, damaging about two square feet worth of sealant.
The damage caused is estimated at around $1,000 amid a $14 million renovation project.
Hearn was detained for five hours by National Guard and U.S. Park Police after reaching into the pool.
Hearn and his attorney claim he is innocent and that the charges are part of a political effort to shift blame.
Hearn faces up to 10 years in prison if convicted and will return to court on August 5.
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Chris Mufarrige leads the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) consumer protection office, working to stop companies from misleading customers. Despite challenges from the Trump administration, his team has taken action against companies like Amazon and Meta to protect consumers and plans more enforcement soon.
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Chris Mufarrige is the director of the FTC’s consumer protection bureau since early 2025.
The Trump administration has reduced funding and staff at the FTC and removed some commissioners.
The FTC has settled cases with companies including Amazon, StubHub, and Instacart over deceptive business practices.
A 2025 FTC report highlighted scams on Meta’s platforms (Facebook, WhatsApp, Instagram) that cost consumers $2.5 billion.
The FTC worked with states to require Deere & Co. to let farmers repair their own equipment.
The FTC enforces laws from the 1914 Federal Trade Commission Act that protect consumers from unfair or deceptive business acts.
The agency currently has only two commissioners after President Trump fired two Democrats, a move supported by the Supreme Court.
Mufarrige says the FTC aims to support competitive markets that give consumers real choices.
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A new Pew Research Center report shows Latino voters are divided not just by politics but by how they see their Latino identity in the U.S. Latino Trump supporters tend to feel less connected to their ethnic background, while Latino voters for Kamala Harris see their ethnicity as more important to their lives and politics.
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57% of Latino voters who backed President Trump in 2024 say Latino issues affect their lives "not too much" or "not at all."
75% of Latino voters who supported Kamala Harris say Latino issues affect their lives a great deal or a fair amount.
60% of Latino Trump voters rarely feel responsible for supporting other Latinos, compared to only 20% of Harris voters feeling the same.
Nearly half of Hispanic voters supported President Trump in 2024, the strongest GOP showing since 1960.
Hispanic Trump voters are twice as likely to identify simply as "American" (43%) than Harris voters (22%).
Harris voters often use combined identity labels like "Mexican American," with 54% doing so.
About one-third of Hispanic adults report experiencing discrimination due to their ethnicity in the past year.
Only 1% of Hispanics prefer the terms "Latinx" or "Latine," with most preferring "Hispanic" or "Latino."
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Senator John Fetterman spoke about Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner stopping his campaign. Platner ended his campaign after a former girlfriend accused him of sexual assault in interviews with news outlets.
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Graham Platner was running for the U.S. Senate in Maine as a Democrat.
He decided to stop his campaign on Wednesday.
The decision came after a woman he once dated accused him of sexual assault.
The allegations were shared in interviews with Politico and CNN.
Senator John Fetterman commented on the campaign suspension using a critical phrase.
Platner announced his campaign suspension through a video posted online.
The news occurred shortly before the upcoming Senate election.
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President Donald Trump said that Iran wants to make a deal quickly following a series of military strikes between the U.S. and Iran. The two countries exchanged attacks after talks to reach an agreement failed.
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The U.S. and Iran engaged in multiple military strikes against each other.
These strikes happened after negotiations between the two countries stopped.
President Trump stated that Iran contacted him to express a strong desire to make a deal.
The situation shows ongoing tensions between the U.S. and Iran.
CBS News reported on these developments, including President Trump's comments.
The events suggest both conflict and efforts to negotiate between the two nations.
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David Hearn, a former Olympic canoeist, pleaded not guilty to charges of damaging the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool in Washington, D.C. The case arose after President Donald Trump’s renovation of the pool encountered problems, and Hearn denies intentionally causing damage.
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David Hearn competed in three Summer Olympics as a canoe racer.
Hearn was indicted on one felony count of property destruction related to the Reflecting Pool.
The Reflecting Pool had a $16 million renovation ordered by President Donald Trump.
Problems during renovation included algae blooms and peeling blue coating in the pool.
President Trump claimed vandals damaged the pool by adding fertilizer and cutting the coating, though no proof was provided.
Six other people were arrested on misdemeanor charges connected to the pool project.
Hearn says he only touched a loose piece of the pool’s coating briefly and followed a worker's instructions.
The court allowed Hearn to remain free without supervision while waiting for his trial, scheduled for August 5.
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Palm Beach International Airport in Florida was renamed President Donald J. Trump International Airport on July 9. The airport’s highway signs and its code changed from PBI to DJT after Florida’s Governor Ron DeSantis signed the renaming into law. Travelers had different opinions about the new name.
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The airport in Florida was renamed in honor of President Donald J. Trump.
The official name change happened on July 9.
New highway signs were installed to reflect the new airport name.
The Federal Aviation Administration changed the airport’s three-letter code from PBI to DJT.
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed the law allowing the name change in March.
Some travelers support honoring President Trump with the airport name.
Other travelers prefer the airport’s old name, Palm Beach International Airport.
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Millions of Americans have lost or dropped their health insurance under the Affordable Care Act because the financial help they used to get has ended. Higher insurance prices have made it harder for many people to afford coverage.
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Many Americans had their ACA (Affordable Care Act) subsidies expire recently.
Without these subsidies, insurance premiums have gone up.
Higher costs have led millions to cancel or lose their insurance.
The rising healthcare costs are impacting Americans’ access to coverage.
Experts are discussing how insurance price increases affect health care decisions.
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President Donald Trump told a reporter on Air Force One that if Iran attacked the plane, she would also be killed. This happened as tensions between the U.S. and Iran increased following the NATO summit in Turkey.
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President Trump spoke to a reporter while on Air Force One.
He said the reporter would die if Iran struck the presidential plane.
The conversation took place during a question session after the NATO summit.
U.S.-Iran tensions were rising at this time.
The reporter asked about safety concerns related to Air Force One.
Trump’s comment suggested shared risk for everyone onboard during an attack.
The incident highlighted ongoing concerns about security threats from Iran.
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A federal appeals court in Manhattan rejected President Donald Trump’s request to delay paying over $5 million to E Jean Carroll after she won a sexual abuse and defamation case against him. The court ordered the release of about $5.8 million, including interest, which has been held in a court-controlled account since June 2023.
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E Jean Carroll won a sexual abuse and defamation trial against President Trump in 2023.
A jury awarded Carroll $5 million plus interest, totaling about $5.8 million.
The money has been held in a court-controlled account since June 2023.
President Trump tried to delay paying by asking the appeals court for a stay (a delay of payment).
The appeals court denied Trump’s request, ordering the payment to be made.
Manhattan federal judge Lewis Kaplan said Trump had delayed the case for years and the judgment had been upheld through all appeals.
The US Supreme Court refused to hear Trump’s appeal on June 29, allowing the payment to proceed.
Carroll’s lawyers argued the case has ended and Trump must pay the judgment as agreed.
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Andy Burnham has been planning what he would do as prime minister for at least a year, according to his close ally Louise Haigh. Burnham is currently the only candidate to replace Sir Keir Starmer as Labour leader, and he has clear ideas for devolving power and reforming the welfare system.
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Andy Burnham has prepared for a potential prime minister role for more than a year.
Burnham is the sole candidate so far to replace Sir Keir Starmer as Labour leader.
Louise Haigh, a Labour MP and former transport secretary, supports Burnham and plays a key role in his team.
Burnham has run twice before for Labour leadership in 2010 and 2015.
He spent nine years as Greater Manchester mayor, gaining experience in regional governance.
Burnham plans to devolve more power from Westminster to regional authorities and reduce the Treasury’s dominance.
Welfare reform is a major challenge, as the current disability benefit system is considered “not fit for purpose.”
Burnham wants to avoid cuts that would increase other costs in the system, emphasizing a sustainable approach.
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