The United Nations warned that refusal by nuclear-armed countries like the U.S., Russia, and China to approve a treaty banning nuclear tests risks restarting nuclear testing and an arms race. The Treaty has not entered into force because key nations have not ratified it, and the UN highlighted the dangers if tests resume amid current global tensions.
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The Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty (CTBT) aims to ban all nuclear weapon tests.
It was adopted in 1996 but needs ratification by 44 specific countries to take effect.
Nine key countries, including the U.S., China, Iran, Egypt, and Israel, have signed but not ratified the treaty.
India, Pakistan, and North Korea have neither signed nor ratified it.
Russia signed and ratified the treaty but withdrew its ratification in 2023.
The U.N. marked the International Day Against Nuclear Tests during growing global tensions and mistrust.
Since 1945, over 2,000 nuclear tests occurred, but fewer than 12 have happened in the past 30 years.
Experts warn that renewed testing could lead to more advanced nuclear weapons, increased risks of accidents, and another arms race.
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Camp Goldie is a place in New Jersey where people can spend time with about 13 golden retriever dogs. The camp offers "play dates" for visitors who want to enjoy time with these friendly dogs.
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Camp Goldie is located in New Jersey.
The camp has around 13 golden retriever dogs.
Visitors can join "play dates" to spend time with the dogs.
The experience is open to people who like dogs and are not allergic to fur.
The camp aims to provide a fun and relaxing time with the dogs.
The story about Camp Goldie was shared by CBS News journalist Tony Dokoupil.
The news segment was available on CBS News and their app.
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The trial of Duane "Keffe D" Davis, who is accused of arranging the shooting that killed rapper Tupac Shakur, has reached the closing argument stage. The jury has listened to the final statements from lawyers in the case.
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Duane "Keffe D" Davis is on trial for the murder of Tupac Shakur.
He is accused of planning the shooting that led to Tupac’s death.
The trial has reached the stage where lawyers present their closing arguments.
The case attracted attention because Tupac Shakur was a famous rapper.
A celebrity lawyer, Chris Melcher, has discussed the case in the news.
The jury is now expected to consider the evidence and arguments before deciding.
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Flash floods hit the Grand Canyon, killing at least two people and leaving about 15 others missing. Among the dead is Dr. John Giusti from Texas, and two of his friends remain missing as rescue efforts continue despite bad weather.
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Dr. John Giusti, a 46-year-old chiropractor from Texas, died in the flash floods.
Two of his friends, Brent Rosenkranz and Timothy Allen Smith, are still missing.
The three men were hiking near the bottom of the Grand Canyon, planning to fish and camp.
Heavy rain caused flash floods in Bright Angel Canyon and Phantom Ranch areas over the weekend.
About 61 people were rescued, mostly by the Arizona Department of Public Safety.
Continued rain and bad weather stopped helicopter rescue flights on Monday.
Many missing hikers are foreign tourists, making communication difficult due to language barriers and poor cell service.
The Grand Canyon area is remote with no roads; people travel on foot, by mule, or helicopter.
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The United States launched its first military strike on Iran in over a month, marking the first attack exchange in weeks during the seventh month of conflict. Following the strike, Iran responded with retaliatory actions. Additionally, Army Secretary Dan Driscoll resigned and submitted his resignation to President Donald Trump.
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The U.S. launched a military strike on Iran after more than a month without attacks.
The conflict between the U.S. and Iran has lasted for seven months.
This recent strike was the first exchange of attacks in weeks.
Iran retaliated in response to the U.S. strike.
Army Secretary Dan Driscoll resigned on Monday.
Driscoll submitted his resignation directly to President Donald Trump.
The report was covered by CBS News with updates from the White House.
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The UK is set to record its hottest summer since 1884, with average temperatures higher than last year’s record. The summer featured five widespread heatwaves, 40 days with temperatures over 30°C (86°F), and drought conditions that caused wildfires and water shortages.
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The UK’s mean temperature for summer 2026 is expected to break the previous record set in 2025.
There were five widespread heatwaves and 40 days over 30°C, surpassing the old record of 34 days.
The highest temperature recorded was 38.1°C (100.6°F) at Kew Gardens, London, on August 13.
Temperatures exceeded 35°C on 10 days, doubling the previous record of five days.
This summer saw 37°C or higher temperatures on three days, a new record.
The heat occurred alongside dry weather and droughts, with some areas receiving no rainfall for over two months.
Drought was declared in all of Wales and most of England, and fires destroyed 19 homes in Stourbridge, West Midlands.
Scotland did not break its temperature record, but England and Wales likely did, with Northern Ireland close.
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Rescue teams are working in Nepal after a disaster that left many people missing and dead. So far, about 4,200 people are still missing, and at least 903 people have died. A notable event includes a 6-year-old child being rescued alive, which has been described as a rare miracle.
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Rescue efforts are ongoing in Nepal following a recent disaster.
Approximately 4,200 people remain missing.
At least 903 people have died, according to Nepal's national disaster agency.
A 6-year-old child was successfully rescued alive, which is unusual in such situations.
The situation is being covered by news sources including CBS News.
The rescue and recovery efforts are active as of Monday.
The disaster has caused widespread destruction and loss in Nepal.
Authorities are continuing their search for survivors and victims.
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Tropical storm warnings were issued from Louisiana to Texas due to a tropical depression about 100 miles off the Gulf Coast. Storms and heavy rain were expected in the area as the weather system developed.
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Tropical storm warnings covered the coastlines from Louisiana to Texas.
A tropical depression was located roughly 100 miles off the Gulf Coast.
Thunderstorms were increasing around this depression.
The Gulf Coast states were preparing for potentially severe weather.
Weather forecasts were being provided by meteorologists Jason Allen and Rob Marciano.
CBS News was monitoring the storm and updating viewers via their app and website.
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A recent ice shelf collapse near the China-Nepal border caused a major flood that traveled down more than 3,000 meters into Nepal. Scientists and experts are studying whether melting glaciers, linked to global warming, caused the disaster and what this means for future risks in the Himalayas.
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An ice shelf collapsed last Wednesday near the border of China and Nepal.
The collapse triggered a flood that descended over 3,000 meters into Nepal.
Scientists are investigating if melting glaciers caused the collapse.
The Himalayas are known as Asia's water tower because many rivers begin there.
Nepal, China, and India share the Himalayan region and face risks from glacial flooding.
The disaster raises concerns about how to prepare for future emergencies linked to climate change.
Experts from various fields are discussing rescue efforts and long-term environmental changes.
The Himalayas have the world’s tallest mountains and are important to billions of people for water resources.
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Glacial floods caused by a collapsed glacier hit areas along the China-Nepal border, killing over 900 people and leaving nearly 4,500 missing. Rescue teams continue to search through mud and debris, trying to find survivors as whole villages were destroyed.
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The floods occurred on August 26, 2026, along the border of Nepal and Tibet, China.
At least 939 people have died, with bodies buried in mass graves after DNA tests.
Nearly 4,500 people are still unaccounted for.
Rescue workers, including the army, are searching in dangerous conditions and tunnels for survivors.
Approximately 3,100 people have been rescued so far.
The floods were caused by a glacier collapse, linked to climate change and faster melting of the Himalayas.
Many roads, bridges, and power plants were destroyed by the floods.
Aid and rescue efforts are ongoing as the scale of the disaster is very large.
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Heavy rains caused flash floods in the Grand Canyon, leading to at least two deaths. Rescue teams are still searching for 15 missing people despite ongoing rain that makes the efforts difficult.
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Flash floods hit the Grand Canyon due to strong monsoon rains.
At least two people died because of the floods.
Fifteen people are still missing after the flooding.
The rain continues, making rescue work harder.
Authorities are actively searching for the missing individuals.
The event occurred recently, and updates are ongoing.
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Elizabeth Barraza was shot and killed outside her Texas home in 2019. Her doorbell camera recorded the murder, which police believe was planned, but they have not found a clear motive or identified the shooter. A true crime series episode explores the investigation and the family's search for answers.
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Elizabeth Barraza was 29 years old when she was shot four times outside her home in Tomball, Texas, on January 25, 2019.
The murder was captured on her doorbell camera, but the shooter avoided clear visibility.
Nothing was stolen from the garage sale, making the motive unclear.
Liz had a $500,000 life insurance policy and no known enemies.
Her husband, Sergio Barraza, was initially a suspect but denies involvement; police have not ruled anyone out.
Police also investigated Sergio’s father, Oscar Barraza, due to a financial dispute, but he passed a lie detector test and remains a suspect.
Elizabeth and Sergio were members of a Star Wars charity group called the 501st Legion.
The case is featured in an episode of the true crime series "Somebody Knows Something," which investigates unsolved cases.
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Severe flash flooding hit the Grand Canyon national park over the weekend, causing dangerous conditions. Rescue teams are working to find and help people affected by the floods.
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The Grand Canyon experienced severe flash flooding over the weekend.
The flooding has caused dangerous conditions within the national park.
Search-and-recovery operations are currently underway.
Rescue teams are focused on finding and assisting people impacted by the floods.
The flooding event has delayed or made rescue efforts difficult.
The Grand Canyon is a popular national park known for its large and deep canyon.
Flash flooding refers to sudden, intense floods caused by heavy rain in a short time.
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President Donald Trump said he is reviewing the US position on the Falkland Islands, a group of islands claimed by both Britain and Argentina. The US officially stays neutral but usually supports British control. Trump’s review may pressure the UK to increase its defense spending and NATO contributions.
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The Falkland Islands are controlled by Britain but claimed by Argentina.
The US officially maintains a neutral stance but recognizes British administration in practice.
President Trump indicated he is reconsidering US support for Britain’s claim over the islands.
This move could pressure the UK’s new Prime Minister to spend more on defense and NATO.
The UK had a commitment to spend 3% of its GDP on defense by 2030, which may be dropped.
Past US presidents, like Ronald Reagan, strongly supported Britain’s control during the 1982 conflict.
Trump has a close relationship with Argentina’s President Javier Milei, who supports Argentina’s claim.
Argentina’s football team caused controversy by displaying a pro-Argentina Falklands banner during the 2023 World Cup.
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A jury in Las Vegas is deciding the case against Duane “Keffe D” Davis, accused of involvement in Tupac Shakur’s 1996 murder. The prosecution relies mainly on Davis’ own past statements, while the defense says these statements are false and made for attention and money.
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Duane Davis is on trial for the murder of rapper Tupac Shakur in 1996.
Prosecutors use Davis’ interviews, documentary appearances, and his memoir as key evidence.
Davis admitted to being at the scene and giving the “green light” to the shooting in multiple past statements.
No physical or video evidence places Davis at the murder scene; the case relies on his words.
A former police detective believes Davis is telling the truth partly because he accused his own nephew.
Defense argues Davis’ timeline and details conflict with witness testimony and physical facts.
Davis gave a 2008 federal statement (proffer) under pressure and tried to be truthful without self-incrimination, according to prosecutors.
The motive for the murder is described as gang retaliation following fights involving Davis’ nephew and rival gangs.
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The Holy Cross dispute in north Belfast saw loyalist protesters block Catholic schoolgirls and their parents on their way to class in 2001, creating a violent and hateful environment. Fr Aidan Troy, who helped protect the children, warns that although the exact events may not repeat, the hurt from such hatred could happen again.
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The dispute happened in north Belfast in 2001 during the Troubles.
Loyalist protesters tried to stop Catholic pupils and parents from reaching Holy Cross primary school.
Police and Army set up barriers to create a safe corridor for the children.
The protests involved violence including stones, bottles, fireworks, and a blast bomb.
Fr Aidan Troy was the parish priest at the time and helped protect the children.
About 100 pupils needed counseling because of the daily harassment.
The event got worldwide attention due to images of schoolgirls escorted by police in riot gear.
Fr Aidan emphasizes the need for dialogue and justice to prevent such hatred from happening again.
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Scientists, UK MPs, and campaigners warn that microplastics in soil threaten the UK's food supply. They call for strict laws to reduce microplastic pollution, as these tiny plastics harm soil health and farming.
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UK farm soils are among the most polluted with microplastics in Europe.
Microplastics come from breaking down everyday plastics like clothing, packaging, and tyres.
These particles harm soil by changing its structure, water retention, and the health of bacteria and worms important for crops.
Microplastics can carry many harmful chemicals and pick up other pollutants from the environment.
Scientists found microplastics everywhere, including inside the human body.
Current UK rules only target a small part of microplastic pollution.
Experts ask for legally binding targets to reduce microplastics from the start of their life cycle.
The report was created by a parliamentary group, the University of Portsmouth, and the Women’s Institute.
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The United States and Iran exchanged missile strikes near the Strait of Hormuz for the first time in weeks. This led to higher global oil prices and a strong response from President Donald Trump, who called Iran a "failed nation" and shared a video showing an attack on Iranian energy facilities.
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The U.S. and Iran fired missiles at each other near the Strait of Hormuz.
This was the first military exchange between the two countries in over a month.
The events caused a rise in global oil prices.
President Donald Trump described Iran as a "failed nation."
Trump shared an AI-created video showing an attack on Iranian energy infrastructure.
The Strait of Hormuz is a strategic waterway important for global oil shipments.
The incident has increased tensions in the Middle East region.
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Recent strikes between the U.S. and Iran have raised concerns about their impact on oil supplies and the safety of ships at sea. Experts discussed how these events might affect global maritime security and energy markets.
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The U.S. and Iran have recently carried out strikes against each other.
These actions could disrupt the supply of oil, which is important for global energy.
Maritime safety is at risk because tensions increase the chance of conflicts near key shipping routes.
Retired U.S. Navy Rear Adm. Mark Montgomery provided his perspective on the situation.
Michelle Wiese Bockmann, a shipping analyst from Windward, also offered insights.
Windward is a company based in London that studies maritime intelligence.
The conflict may affect countries that depend on oil transported through the region.
Experts are monitoring the situation to understand its effects on global trade and security.
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Flash floods in the Grand Canyon have caused the deaths of two people. More than twelve others are still missing, and park facilities remain closed due to ongoing risks of rain and flooding.
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Two bodies have been recovered after flash floods hit the Grand Canyon.
Over a dozen people are reported missing.
The National Park Service is leading search and rescue efforts.
Hotels and lodges inside the park are currently closed.
More rain and possible additional flooding are expected in the area.
The floods occurred over the weekend.
Authorities are actively monitoring the situation for safety.
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