The Sanctuary of Our Lady of Lourdes in France is known for medical miracles recognized by the Catholic Church. Over 164 years, 72 such miracles have been officially confirmed after detailed medical reviews of thousands of healing claims.
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Lourdes has had over 70 medical miracles recognized by Catholic bishops since 1868.
About 4 million people visit Lourdes each year, many seeking healing.
The Lourdes Office of Medical Observations investigates healing claims with doctors and researchers.
To be recognized as a miracle, a cure must be sudden, complete, lasting, and without medical explanation.
As of 2022, Dr. Alessandro de Franciscis led the medical office, overseeing investigations until 2026.
Skeptics question early records, but recent investigations use strict and modern medical standards.
Independent researchers have found the Lourdes process credible and thorough.
Four people with recognized miracles remain healthy decades after their cures.
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The CBS News broadcast on August 2, 2026, covers three main stories. It reports on cases of unexplained medical recoveries, takes viewers behind the scenes of the TV show "Ted Lasso," and explores how birdwatchers have returned to an area after guerrilla fighters gave up their weapons.
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The news investigates medical cases where patients recovered without clear scientific explanation.
"Ted Lasso," a popular TV show, is featured with a behind-the-scenes look at its production.
Birdwatching has increased in a region where guerrilla groups have disarmed, making the area safer.
The show illustrates the impact of peace on local wildlife enthusiasts.
CBS News presents these stories on its app and through web browsers like Chrome and Safari.
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At least 35 people died and many were injured when Sudanese army drones attacked a traditional court in the village of Garra al-Zawaya in western Darfur. The attack hit civilians who were attending local court hearings amid ongoing fighting between Sudan’s army and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF).
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The drone strike happened at about 1 pm local time on Sunday in Garra al-Zawaya, North Darfur.
The court was a traditional place where local and tribal disputes are settled, held outdoors under a tree.
The village is controlled by the RSF, a paramilitary group involved in the war.
Four tribal leaders and two RSF commanders were among the dead.
The conflict began in April 2023 between the Sudanese army and the RSF, who were once allies.
The RSF captured the town of el-Fasher in October 2023 after heavy fighting.
The UN has reported that violence related to the RSF’s actions in Darfur shows signs of genocide.
More than 1,000 civilians have been killed by drone strikes this year, and millions have been displaced, causing a severe humanitarian crisis.
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President Donald Trump announced that the United States and Israel will pause any new military strikes on Iran while starting new talks to reach a deal. The goal is to quickly end Iran's nuclear ambitions through negotiation rather than conflict.
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President Trump decided to delay new strikes against Iran to allow negotiations to begin on Monday.
The pause in attacks is a joint decision between the US and Israel.
Large wildfires have burned over 250,000 acres in Washington state, leading to many people having to leave their homes near Spokane. The fires are also threatening communities in British Columbia, Canada, while the United Nations warns that global heat is getting worse.
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Wildfires have burned more than 250,000 acres in Washington state.
The fires are spreading quickly near Spokane, causing many evacuations.
Nearby areas in British Columbia, Canada, are also at risk from the fires.
The United Nations has warned that global temperatures and heat waves are increasing.
The situation affects both the United States and Canada in the Pacific Northwest region.
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President Donald Trump has repeatedly announced pauses or halts to planned U.S. strikes on Iran during ongoing conflict, often citing negotiations or ceasefires. However, shortly after these announcements, new attacks on Iran have continued, showing a pattern of stopping and restarting military actions over several months.
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President Trump announced a halt to new planned attacks on Iran to allow for talks and reopening of shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.
Since February, there have been multiple ceasefires and pauses in attacks announced by Trump, often tied to negotiation efforts.
Despite these pauses, U.S. strikes on Iran have resumed multiple times after ceasefires ended or talks broke down.
In April, a two-week ceasefire was declared but ended with U.S. strikes on Iranian tankers in May.
Trump has threatened major attacks on Iran but then called some off within hours due to breakthroughs in talks.
On June 17, Trump signed a preliminary agreement aimed at ending hostilities and reopening the Strait of Hormuz, with a 60-day deadline for a final deal.
Strikes resumed in July following Iranian attacks on commercial ships, leading to daily U.S. military actions for nearly two weeks.
Iran remains alert and continues to respond to threats despite pauses announced by the U.S.
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Volunteers from different religious groups are working together to rebuild a Catholic monastery in Zawtar al-Gharbiyeh, Lebanon. The village, mostly home to Shia Muslims, was damaged during conflict and is now returning to recovery after Israeli forces left.
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The Catholic monastery in Zawtar al-Gharbiyeh, Lebanon, was destroyed during fighting.
Zawtar al-Gharbiyeh is mostly a Shia Muslim village.
Israeli forces recently withdrew from the area.
Residents are coming back to their homes, which were damaged or destroyed.
Volunteers from various faiths are joining to rebuild the monastery.
This effort shows cooperation between different religious communities.
The village is part of Lebanon’s “pilot zones,” areas affected by conflict.
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Rupert Lowe, leader of Restore Britain, has asked Nigel Farage, leader of Reform UK, to set aside past disagreements and work together on shared policies for the country’s benefit. Lowe proposed several strict immigration and social policy conditions for cooperation, while Farage emphasized building a broad coalition to win future elections.
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Rupert Lowe leads Restore Britain and invited Nigel Farage of Reform UK to collaborate despite past disagreements.
Lowe suggested serious cooperation to oppose a left-wing political alliance.
Restore Britain’s candidate received 8.7% of the vote in a recent Greater Manchester mayoral byelection; Reform’s candidate got 21%.
Lowe was one of five new Reform MPs elected in the 2024 general election.
Lowe faced accusations of bullying and threats in 2025, which he denied.
Lowe’s cooperation terms include mass deportation of illegal migrants, bans on halal and kosher slaughter, and a referendum on the death penalty.
Farage is running in a byelection after resigning from Clacton; major parties are not running candidates against him.
Farage wants support from other parties and new voters but remains loyal to his current team.
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A cognitive neuroscientist explains that the brain needs to feel safe to fall asleep. Stress and anxiety can keep the brain in a state of alertness, making it hard to relax and sleep well. Biological systems like the circadian rhythm and chemical signals also play a role in sleep regulation.
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Sleep is controlled by the circadian rhythm (our internal 24-hour clock) and sleep-wake homeostasis (which tracks sleep need).
The circadian rhythm adjusts melatonin, a hormone that makes us sleepy, based on light and darkness.
Adenosine is a chemical that builds up during the day and makes us feel tired; caffeine blocks its effect to keep us awake.
Stress increases cortisol, which can interfere with normal sleep processes.
The brain struggles to sleep when it feels “unsafe,” due to past memories or worries about the future.
When stressed, the brain enters a "fight or flight" mode, increasing heart rate and brain activity, stopping sleep.
Good sleep requires the brain to slow down and shift from active thinking (beta waves) to relaxation (alpha waves).
Writing down things you are grateful for every night can help train the brain to feel safe and improve sleep.
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Ariana Grande has decided to stop making public appearances and will not star in the 2027 London revival of the musical "Sunday in the Park with George." She is stepping back after her tour ends next month due to ongoing public scrutiny.
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Ariana Grande is 33 years old and currently on her Eternal Sunshine tour.
She will end the tour next month and then take a break from being visible in public.
Grande withdrew from the upcoming musical "Sunday in the Park with George" at the Barbican theatre in London.
The musical’s producers fully support her decision and confirmed the show will continue without her.
Public and media have closely watched her health and appearance in recent years, especially after her latest album release.
Her representative said she wants to finish her tour feeling healthy and happy.
Ariana Grande performs physically demanding shows with high energy every night.
The musical was to feature British actor Jonathan Bailey alongside Grande.
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UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham said his government will keep working hard to stop people crossing the English Channel in small boats. Although Britain recently saw its highest daily number of arrivals in 2026, overall crossings have dropped by half compared to the same time last year.
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UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham made the statement about Channel crossings.
The government aims to be “relentless” in addressing the issue.
Small boats are used by migrants to cross the English Channel.
Crossings have decreased by 50% compared to the same period last year.
Despite the overall drop, Britain had the highest daily arrival number in 2026 last week.
The focus is on managing irregular migration via the Channel route.
The English Channel is a key route for migrants trying to reach the UK.
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Venezuela and the Dominican Republic have agreed to work on restoring their diplomatic relations, which were cut off after the Dominican Republic criticized Venezuela’s 2024 presidential election as fraudulent. Both countries plan to continue talks for a gradual normalization of communication and cooperation.
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The Dominican Republic criticized Venezuela’s 2024 presidential election as fraudulent and did not recognize the results.
Venezuela responded by ending diplomatic relations with the Dominican Republic.
Both countries have now agreed on a plan to gradually restore diplomatic ties.
The agreement comes from ongoing dialogue between the two governments.
The Dominican Republic had joined many countries in not recognizing President Maduro’s re-election.
Venezuela recently cut ties with the International Criminal Court, accusing it of bias.
Venezuela’s interim government is opening up to U.S. investment in energy and minerals.
Flights and consular services between Caracas and Santo Domingo have been resumed as part of the renewal efforts.
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President Donald Trump has repeatedly announced pauses or halts to U.S. military strikes against Iran to allow for negotiations. However, these pauses have often been short-lived, with attacks resuming soon after due to renewed conflicts or failed talks.
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The conflict between the U.S. and Iran has lasted over five months, affecting oil prices and basic goods.
Trump first announced a two-week ceasefire with Iran on April 7, which followed intense fighting starting February 28.
On April 21, Trump extended the ceasefire indefinitely to allow more talks but strikes resumed on May 8.
On May 18, Trump paused a planned major strike due to ongoing negotiations but attacks restarted by May 27.
On June 11, Trump threatened severe military action but then called off strikes after a negotiation breakthrough.
On June 17, Trump signed an initial agreement with Iran to end hostilities and reopen shipping routes, with a 60-day period for a final deal.
In early July, after Iranian attacks on commercial ships, Trump resumed strikes during a NATO summit in Turkey.
On July 27, Trump paused two weeks of daily U.S. strikes to give negotiations another chance after 13 days of intense military actions.
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In the past seven months, the United States has become deeply involved in Venezuela’s political and economic matters. US forces captured Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro in January to face drug charges in New York. Washington now controls how Venezuela uses its oil income and is helping organize talks between the government and opposition groups.
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US forces captured Venezuela’s President Nicolas Maduro in January.
Maduro was taken to New York to face drug-trafficking charges.
The US controls access to Venezuela’s oil revenues, which are crucial to the country’s economy.
Washington supports interim leader Delcy Rodriguez and is involved in arranging talks between Venezuela’s government and opposition.
María Corina Machado, a key opposition leader, has been excluded from these discussions.
The talks aim to address Venezuela’s political crisis but face challenges from divided opposition forces.
Experts and former officials are analyzing what the US hopes to achieve through this involvement.
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Six Jewish Israelis were recorded spitting at the entrance of Saint James Monastery and throwing stones at an Armenian resident in Jerusalem’s Old City. The Israeli police arrested all six suspects after the incident.
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The incident took place at Saint James Monastery in Jerusalem’s Old City.
Six Jewish Israelis were involved in spitting and throwing stones.
An Armenian resident was targeted by the attackers.
Israeli police arrested the six individuals responsible.
The event was captured on video, providing evidence of the actions.
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Seven climbers, including famous mountaineer Nirmal Purja, died after an avalanche hit Broad Peak in Pakistan. Rescue teams recovered the bodies, but three climbers remain missing in the remote, dangerous mountain area.
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An avalanche struck Broad Peak, the world’s 12th highest mountain, in Pakistan’s Karakoram range.
The accident happened about midday on Thursday and involved a group of ten climbers from five countries.
Seven bodies have been recovered, including Nirmal Purja, a well-known Nepali-British climber.
Three climbers are still missing, including a Pakistani guide who planned to retire after this trip.
Nirmal Purja became famous in 2019 for climbing all 14 of the world’s highest peaks in a record time of 189 days.
Bad weather and difficult terrain have made rescue and recovery efforts challenging.
Pakistan has fewer helicopters for rescue compared to nearby Nepal, slowing down the operation.
Tributes came from around the world, including Nepal’s Prime Minister and Purja’s expedition company.
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Iran and Oman are close to agreeing on a new shipping route through the Strait of Hormuz, a strategic waterway for global oil transport. Meanwhile, President Donald Trump announced a pause on new attacks against Iran, asking for a quick deal that includes reopening the strait and ending Iran’s nuclear threat.
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Iran’s foreign minister said talks with Oman about a new route in the Strait of Hormuz are nearly finished.
The new route will be different from the current northern and southern shipping corridors and will protect both countries’ rights and security.
The Strait of Hormuz is crucial because about 20% of the world’s oil passes through it.
Iran claims the U.S. is responsible for closing the strait due to a naval blockade and hostile actions.
A ceasefire in June broke down over disputes about shipping routes, leading to renewed fighting in July.
President Trump said the U.S. and Israel agreed to stop new attacks on Iran if a deal is quickly reached to reopen the strait and stop Iran’s nuclear threat.
Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman urged Trump to focus on dialogue and reduce tensions.
Iran may send another delegation to Oman as part of ongoing diplomatic efforts.
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Thousands of migrants from Morocco recently crossed into the Spanish enclave of Ceuta, hoping to reach mainland Spain. Most returned to Morocco after the border events, but some remain in Ceuta, facing uncertainty and limited resources while seeking asylum or better opportunities in Europe.
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About 60,000 migrants crossed from Morocco into the Spanish city of Ceuta over two days.
At least 72 people died during the crossing attempts.
Many migrants, including a 20-year-old woman named Dikra, want to stay in Spain and pursue their goals despite hardships.
Those still in Ceuta depend on local residents and Spanish soldiers for food and water.
Ceuta and Melilla are Spanish enclaves in North Africa but are not part of the EU’s open-border Schengen area, so migrants face border checks going to mainland Europe.
Some migrants have past experiences living in Europe but face challenges such as deportation or unemployment.
The recent influx caused a humanitarian crisis and renewed debates about immigration policies in Europe.
Migrants come from various countries, including Morocco and sub-Saharan Africa, seeking stability, work, and safety.
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Two firefighting helicopters collided in mid-air while battling wildfires west of Athens, Greece. The crash killed two crew members, and two others survived.
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The collision happened while the helicopters were working to stop wildfires.
The crash took place west of Athens, the capital of Greece.
Two people on board the helicopters died.
Two other crew members survived the crash.
Video footage of the collision has been shared publicly.
The helicopters were actively involved in firefighting efforts at the time.
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Ukraine launched many drone attacks deep into Russian territory, killing at least eight people and hitting military and economic targets. Russia said it shot down most of the drones, but some strikes caused damage and deaths in several Russian regions. Meanwhile, Russia continued heavy missile attacks on Ukraine, causing civilian casualties.
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Ukrainian drones hit multiple Russian regions, killing at least eight people.
A drone strike in Udmurtia (far inside Russia) killed three civilians in a car.
Saratov and Engels cities in Russia were attacked; two people died when a residential building was hit in Engels.
Ukraine targeted an oil refinery in Saratov, a bomber airbase in Engels, and an oil depot in Kaluga.
Three people died and five were wounded in Ukraine strikes in Belgorod region near Ukraine’s border.
Ukrainian drones also attacked a warehouse in Samara region but caused no deaths.
Ukraine aims to disrupt Russia’s war effort by hitting its economy and energy infrastructure.
Russia fired a record 376 missiles at Ukraine in July, killing over 170 civilians and heavily targeting Kyiv.
Ukraine’s air defenses intercepted many drones but struggled to stop ballistic missiles due to a shortage of US Patriot missiles.
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