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President Donald Trump announced that Hamas has agreed to a ceasefire as part of the next phase of a peace deal for Gaza. This agreement includes the complete disarmament of Hamas, according to Trump.
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President Trump said Hamas agreed to a ceasefire.
The ceasefire is part of a peace deal related to Gaza.
The deal involves Hamas giving up all its weapons.
The ceasefire and disarmament were negotiated by the Board of Peace.
CBS News national security expert Samantha Vinograd provided additional details.
The announcement aims to reduce violence and promote peace in the region.
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An avalanche hit Pakistan's Broad Peak, leaving seven climbers missing out of a group of ten. So far, the bodies of three climbers from Oman, Nepal, and the US have been found, and rescue efforts are ongoing.
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The avalanche occurred on Broad Peak in Pakistan.
Ten climbers were in the area when the avalanche happened.
Seven climbers are still missing.
The bodies of three climbers have been recovered.
The recovered climbers were from Oman, Nepal, and the United States.
Rescue operations are continuing as of Saturday.
The incident was reported about six hours ago.
The news is related to Pakistan and the broader Asia region.
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A two-year-old pitbull named Roo was trapped for two days in a dark railway tunnel in San Francisco before being rescued by police. Roo was found scared but unharmed and was returned safely to his owner thanks to his microchip.
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Roo, a two-year-old pitbull, ran away from home and got trapped in a San Francisco railway tunnel.
Caltrain workers first thought Roo was hurt or dead when they saw him not moving on the first day.
On the second day, police used flashlights to find Roo alive and scared in the tunnel.
Roo was recently adopted and had run away after being frightened.
Roo was microchipped, which helped locate and contact his owner.
Roo was safely reunited with his owner after the rescue.
Other recent dog rescues have happened in the San Francisco area, such as a dog swimming in the bay being saved by firefighters.
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Bev Craig has been elected as the new mayor of Greater Manchester, succeeding Prime Minister Andy Burnham. She has a background in local government and has served as leader of Manchester City Council and deputy mayor for economy before winning the mayoral by-election.
Key Facts
Bev Craig won the Greater Manchester mayoral by-election with 309,525 votes.
She replaces Andy Burnham, who became Prime Minister on 20 June.
Craig grew up in Belfast and moved to Manchester in 2003 to study politics and history.
She was a Manchester City Council councillor from 2011 and became council leader in 2021.
Craig is the first female and the first openly gay leader of Manchester City Council.
Under her leadership, Manchester’s economy grew more than 3% annually over the last decade.
Challenges during her tenure include a shortage of affordable housing and crime in Piccadilly Gardens.
Her campaign promises include freezing public transport fares and expanding free bus travel for young people.
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Hamas has agreed to a U.S.-supported plan to hand over its weapons and stop controlling Gaza. In exchange, Israeli forces would leave Gaza, aiming to create lasting peace in the area.
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Hamas accepted a framework supported by the United States.
The plan involves Hamas giving up its weapons.
Hamas would stop controlling the Gaza Strip.
Israeli military forces would withdraw from Gaza.
The goal is to achieve lasting peace in the region.
The deal marks a significant step in resolving the conflict between Israel and Hamas.
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Bev Craig, representing the Labour Party, was elected mayor of Greater Manchester after a vote held due to Andy Burnham leaving to become Britain’s prime minister. Craig won the runoff election with 66.3% of the vote, despite a low voter turnout of 25%.
Key Facts
Bev Craig is the new mayor of Greater Manchester, replacing Andy Burnham.
Andy Burnham left the mayor position to become the prime minister of the United Kingdom on July 20, 2026.
Craig won 66.3% of the vote in a runoff against Sian Astley from Reform UK.
Voter turnout was 25%, the lowest since the mayor position was created in 2017.
Voters marked first and second choices; since no candidate won over 50% in the first round, a runoff was held.
Bev Craig was previously the leader of Manchester City Council.
Labour had poor results in local council elections in Greater Manchester less than three months before this mayoral election.
The Labour Party regained some strength with Craig’s win after earlier election losses that contributed to the resignation of the former Labour leader and boosted Burnham’s rise to prime minister.
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Tens of thousands of migrants crossed from Morocco into the Spanish city of Ceuta in North Africa. Spain is sending soldiers and resources to manage the situation, and many migrants have returned to Morocco.
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Tens of thousands of migrants entered Ceuta, a Spanish city in North Africa.
The migrants crossed the border from Morocco.
Spain is deploying troops and resources to handle the situation in Ceuta.
Many migrants have already returned to Morocco.
Ceuta is a small Spanish territory located on the northern coast of Africa.
The migrant movement is a recent and large-scale event.
Spain is coordinating efforts to control its border and assist affected areas.
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A strong earthquake in Japan has caused at least 34 deaths. Meanwhile, a heatwave affected the western U.S., a Marine fighter jet crashed in California, and President Trump said the U.S. has not approved Ukraine building Patriot missiles to help against Russia.
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At least 34 people died due to a recent powerful earthquake in Japan.
A heat dome, meaning very hot weather, covered much of the western United States.
A Marine Corps fighter jet crashed at Miramar Air Station in California.
President Donald Trump stated that the U.S. has not agreed to allow Ukraine to build Patriot missiles.
The Patriot missile system is used for defense and could help Ukraine in its conflict with Russia.
These events were reported together in a news wrap on Friday.
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Sources have said that the United States and Israel are planning airstrikes on Iran's energy facilities. These attacks might happen soon, possibly over the weekend, but no official confirmation has been given.
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The U.S. and Israel are reportedly preparing to attack Iran's energy infrastructure.
The source of this information is CBS News.
The timing for these possible strikes could be during the upcoming weekend.
No official announcements have confirmed these plans.
The focus is specifically on energy-related sites in Iran.
The report comes from journalists James LaPorta and Olivia Rinaldi for CBS News.
The situation involves coordination between two countries: the U.S. and Israel.
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The conflict in Iran has lasted for six months, causing many casualties. The United Nations reports that over 2,500 children in Iran have been killed or hurt. A reporter from the New York Times, Yeganeh Torbati, has been sharing stories about how everyday people in Iran are affected.
Key Facts
The conflict in Iran has been ongoing for six months.
More than 2,500 children in Iran have been killed or injured during this period.
The United Nations provided the casualty figures.
Yeganeh Torbati is a reporter focusing on the lives of ordinary Iranians.
The report discusses both the war and the government crackdown on people.
The situation in Iran affects civilians, especially children.
Media coverage is highlighting personal stories amid the conflict.
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ABC’s Trevor Ault toured the famous “Brady Bunch” house, which is now open to fans. The house features recreated scenes from the well-known TV show "The Brady Bunch."
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The “Brady Bunch” house is a well-known location from the popular sitcom.
ABC host Trevor Ault gave a tour inside the house.
The house is now accessible to fans who want to visit.
Visitors can see recreated scenes from the original TV show inside the house.
"The Brady Bunch" is a beloved American television sitcom.
The tour offers a look at the set and design of the iconic house from the series.
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States that depend on the Colorado River must use less water because the river is shrinking due to drought and heavy use. The federal government has created a new plan to help manage the river and set new water-use rules.
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The Colorado River has been shrinking because of prolonged drought and high water demands.
Several Western U.S. states rely on the river for water supply.
These states have had long disagreements over how to share the river’s water.
The federal government stepped in to resolve the conflicts.
A new plan sets rules for how much water each state can use.
The goal is to manage the river’s limited water in a fair and sustainable way.
The situation affects farming, cities, and the environment in the region.
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The news reports that the United States and Israel are preparing significant military actions against Iran. Also, the Pima County Sheriff's Office has released information about ransom notes linked to Nancy Guthrie.
Key Facts
The U.S. and Israel plan major attacks targeting Iran.
These military actions are being coordinated between the two countries.
The Pima County Sheriff's Office shared details about ransom notes.
The ransom notes are related to Nancy Guthrie's case.
CBS Evening News covered these reports on July 31.
Viewers can watch the full report on the CBS News app or website.
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Scientists have found evidence that humans interbred with a third unknown human relative before modern humans left Africa. This "ghost lineage" left traces in our DNA that are different from the well-known Neanderthal and Denisovan DNA.
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Humans have DNA from Neanderthals and Denisovans, relatives who lived tens of thousands of years ago.
New research shows a third, unidentified human relative also contributed DNA to modern humans.
This unknown lineage is called a "ghost lineage" because no direct genome has been found.
Researchers used advanced computer methods to analyze patterns in human genomes.
They looked for DNA sections that are very old but have fewer changes from mixing, showing they came from a separate group.
The study was led by scientists based mostly at Berkeley.
The method tested can also identify known Neanderthal and Denisovan DNA.
This discovery helps us understand more about human ancestry and early human interactions in Africa.
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Israeli settlers damaged a Palestinian cemetery near the village of Tal in the West Bank by breaking the stone grave markers. During the march, Israeli forces were present and used tear gas against nearby Palestinians.
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Israeli settlers marched near the village of Tal in the West Bank.
During the march, settlers vandalised a Palestinian cemetery by smashing grave stones.
Palestinian residents reported that Israeli security forces were with the settlers.
Israeli forces fired tear gas at Palestinians during the incident.
The West Bank is an area occupied by Israel, home to both Palestinians and Israeli settlers.
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President Donald Trump is thinking about ordering attacks on Iranian energy sites soon but has not made a final decision. The goal of these attacks would be to pressure Iran during ongoing ceasefire talks, and such actions might involve Israel and could lead to Iranian missile strikes on Israel.
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President Trump is considering strikes on Iran's energy and infrastructure targets within days.
No final orders for the strikes have been given yet.
The strikes aim to push Iran to agree to U.S. terms in current ceasefire negotiations.
Israel might join the U.S. military in the attacks for the first time in weeks.
An escalation could prompt Iran to launch missile attacks on Israel.
At a Cabinet meeting, President Trump suggested the attacks would weaken Iran over time.
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt affirmed that the U.S. will prevent Iran from getting a nuclear weapon under President Trump’s leadership.
Reports about potential strikes first appeared from CBS News and the Wall Street Journal.
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Authorities investigating the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie released two ransom notes to the public, hoping someone recognizes the writing style. The first note demanded $4 million in cryptocurrency and claimed Nancy was safe; the second note said she died shortly after being taken.
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Nancy Guthrie, mother of "Today" show host Savannah Guthrie, went missing from her home near Tucson on February 1.
Two ransom notes were sent to a Tucson TV station days after her disappearance.
The first note, sent February 2, demanded $4 million in cryptocurrency and threatened harm if unpaid.
The second note, sent February 6, said Nancy Guthrie died soon after kidnapping and included an apology.
Authorities hope someone familiar with the writing style can help identify the author.
Video from Nancy’s doorbell camera showed an unidentified man possibly preparing for the kidnapping on different days.
Investigators asked the public for information about suspicious behavior or changes related to the case.
Savannah Guthrie and her family have requested proof that Nancy is alive before communicating with kidnappers.
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A 45-year-old construction worker went to the hospital with a very swollen and painful shoulder. Doctors found that his shoulder joint was completely destroyed, with his upper arm bone detached and floating freely. He was diagnosed with a rare condition called Milwaukee Shoulder Syndrome, which causes rapid joint damage.
Key Facts
The man’s shoulder joint was missing the ball part of the joint, leaving his upper arm bone detached.
His rotator cuff, a group of muscles and tendons that hold the shoulder joint together, was severely torn.
Milwaukee Shoulder Syndrome (MSS) involves damage from calcium crystals that cause enzymes to destroy joint tissue.
MSS can cause fast and severe joint destruction with inflammation and swelling.
The man’s shoulder pain worsened over just two months.
MSS usually affects women and is linked to prior shoulder injuries or surgeries.
The man’s job in construction and a previous rotator cuff injury likely increased his risk.
For severe cases like his, doctors recommend a full shoulder replacement surgery.
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At least 60,000 migrants have recently entered the Spanish city of Ceuta from Morocco. Ceuta is one of the two land borders between the European Union and Africa, and this large movement of people has created a new migration situation for Spain.
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Around 60,000 migrants crossed into Ceuta, Spain, from Morocco in a few days.
Ceuta is a Spanish city located on the northern coast of Africa.
It is one of only two places where the European Union shares a land border with Africa.
This recent migrant movement is considered a new crisis for Spain.
Experts like Charles Marino from Sentinel Security Solutions have discussed reasons behind this migration wave.
CBS News provided on-site reporting from Algeciras, Spain, near the area affected.
The migration wave reflects broader issues between Europe and North African countries.
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The United States and Israel are planning possible military strikes on Iran’s energy facilities. President Donald Trump is considering this move, but no final decision has been made yet.
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The U.S. and Israel may carry out strikes targeting Iran’s energy sites.
President Donald Trump is reviewing the plan.
The strikes could happen as soon as this weekend.
The targets are related to Iran’s energy sector.
The plan is still under consideration and not finalized.
This information comes from sources familiar with the situation.
The news was reported by CBS News journalists Nancy Cordes and Samantha Vinograd.
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