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Man picking up debris loses hand after blast on California beach, family says -- The family says the man was walking along the beach picking up discarded fireworks and other trash when he picked up what they described as a "bomb-like device" that unexpectedly exploded.

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How Democrats could pick a new Maine Senate nominee to replace Graham Platner

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June was the hottest on record for Western Europe, second hottest globally -- A new report by the Copernicus Climate Change Service also found that June temperatures in Western Europe were nearly 5.5 degrees above average.

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Second Memphis fatal shooting in 4 days by federal task force, officials say -- A member of a federal crime-fighting task force in Memphis shot and killed a man there on Wednesday, the second fatal shooting by a task force member in four days.

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What to know about "explosive" diarrhea-causing parasite reported in several states -- Michigan is experiencing its largest outbreak of a parasitic infection, called cyclosporiasis, that causes severe diarrhea.

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Ex-Wisconsin judge fined $5,000, spared prison in ICE obstruction case -- A former Wisconsin judge will soon learn her sentence for felony obstruction for helping an immigrant evade federal officers.

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Toddler declared dead in pool accident found alive in hospital morgue -- Two police officers saw possible signs of life, but the child was still taken to the hospital's "cold room" after being treated by staff, according to police documents.

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Sons of man killed by ICE officer in Houston demand independent probe -- Lorenzo Salgado Araujo worked for 35 years to send all three of his American citizen sons to college, his son said. He was shot and killed by an ICE officer on Tuesday.

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Parents of football player who died speak out after charges filed against ex-coach -- Pennsylvania Attorney General Dave Sunday announced that his office is charging former Bucknell coach Mark Kulbis with felony aggravated hazing.

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2026 Emmy nominations are announced: See the full list -- The nominations for the 78th annual Primetime Emmy Awards were announced Wednesday morning in Los Angeles, with the final season of HBO Max's "Hacks" setting a new record for the most nominations in a single year for a comedy series.

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Graham Platner and the Limits of 'Believe Women' -- The Maine progressive's downfall has revealed a dangerous media double standard.

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'Jackass' Was the Last Great Boys' Show -- The documentary prank show was dangerous, rude, ridiculous, and disgusting. We didn't know how good we had it.

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Graham Platner Is Bad. But Nobody's Perfect! -- At first, it was Who among us hasn't gotten a regrettable tattoo while drunk? Then it became Who among us has not assaulted his lover during a home invasion?

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Trump says U.S. will grant Ukraine's request to license Patriot defense system -- "A little birdie told me this, about the fact that we'll give them the right to make Patriots," President Trump told Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

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Kentucky governor requests update on Mitch McConnell's health -- Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear formally requested an update from Sen. Mitch McConnell amid a weekslong hospitalization that has prompted growing speculation about his health.

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DOJ threatens criminal action against states that allow noncitizens to vote -- The head of the Justice Department's Civil Rights Division sent letters to election officials in all 50 states threatening criminal action if they knowingly allow non-U.S. citizens to vote.

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Judge rejects DOJ's attempt to get names of 2020 election workers in Fulton County -- A federal judge has ruled that the U.S. Department of Justice cannot have access to personal information for every person who worked during the 2020 election in Georgia's Fulton County. -- Jul 7

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Trump hails "unity" at NATO summit, despite recent tensions -- President Trump concluded the NATO summit with a press conference touting the "tremendous love" exhibited by the allies.

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How much interest can you earn with a 4.20% CD account now? -- It's easy to find a CD account with an interest rate of 4.20% now. Here's how much interest that translates to.

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Here's how much interest a $10,000 18-month CD will earn savers who act now

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Filed your FAFSA? Here are 3 other ways student loan borrowers can get help for fall 2026 -- Federal aid may not cover your full college tuition bill, but there are ways to close the gap before classes begin.

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Can you qualify for debt forgiveness if you're still making minimum payments? -- Making the minimum every month feels responsible, but is it disqualifying you from the relief you actually need?

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Stocks slide, oil surges after Trump says Iran ceasefire is over -- Oil prices jumped 6% while U.S. stocks fell as renewed Middle East conflict threatens crude shipments through the Strait of Hormuz.

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China warns of "security backdoor" in Anthropic AI coding tool -- A Chinese industry regulator warned users of a "security backdoor" embedded in versions of U.S. artificial intelligence company Anthropic's coding tool, Claude Code.

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USPS raising the price of Forever stamps starting Sunday -- The cost of a first-class Forever stamp has climbed 41% since 2021, and postal officials have signaled they want prices to rise even more.

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Walmart cuts prices on thousands of items, including beef and soda -- President Trump praised Walmart and said the lower prices are the result of "my Administration's request to celebrate our great Country's 250th birthday." -- Jul 7

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Ford recalls 177,000 vehicles over faulty wiper, drivetrain and other issues -- A slew of Ford recalls affects some new and used Mustang, Lincoln Nautilus Hybrid and Explorer Hybrid vehicles, according to a federal safety watchdog. -- Jul 7

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Details: Graham Platner suspends his campaign -- Maine Democrat Graham Platner has dropped out of his race for Senate following sexual assault allegations that he continues to deny. The 41-year-old announced his decision in a social media video on Wednesday. Jessi Mitchell anchors this special report.

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Lawyers battle over evidence in Kirk case -- In Utah, a judge is weighing whether 23-year-old Tyler Robinson should face trial for the killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, and whether a recorded interview with Robinson's former roommate and romantic partner should be made public. Carter Evans reports.

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New video in "miracle baby" case -- Warning: Disturbing footage. New details and new video show how an Arizona toddler was declared dead hours before a hospital morgue discovered he was actually alive. Jericka Duncan reports on what officers tried to tell the doctor.

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CBS Evening News - New U.S. strikes on Iran, military says - The U.S. military announced new strikes against Iran on Wednesday, marking the second straight night of fighting and the worst escalation since talks began to end the war. President Trump also escalated his rhetoric, declaring the ceasefire over. Ed O'Keefe reports. 10H ago - 3:24

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Body later found after teen goes missing -- The family of 18-year-old Nolan Wells is looking for answers after he and some friends went to a party on a Mississippi island on the Fourth of July, and Wells never returned. He was later found dead. Skyler Henry reports.

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Dangerous weather across U.S. -- An outbreak of powerful storms is targeting 30 million Americans on Wednesday from the Rockies to the Carolina Coast. While triple-digit heat is adding to the misery, firefighters are battling nearly three dozen large wildfires out West. Rob Marciano is tracking it all and Kris Van Cleave reports on the heat emergency.

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The Daily Report - Rahm Emanuel delivers tough love on Israel - Former Chicago mayor and former U.S. ambassador to Japan Rahm Emanuel spoke at Tel Aviv University on Wednesday. The potential Democratic presidential candidate called to end unconditional U.S. support for Israel as part of a larger political shift among Democrats. 10H ago - 3:57

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Analysis of Trump revoking Iran's oil waver -- The rise in oil prices comes after the Trump administration on Tuesday revoked a waiver that allowed Iran to sell oil. CBS News coordinating producer Richard Escobedo has more.

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Middle East expert on U.S. strikes on Iran -- U.S. Central Command said the U.S. military is conducting a new wave of strikes on Iran at the direction of the president. The second night of strikes came after President Trump said the fragile ceasefire between the two countries was over as far as he was concerned. Will Todman, senior fellow for the Middle East Program at the Center for Strategic and International Studies, has more.

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Clashes in Michigan Senate primary debate -- Michigan state Congresswoman Haley Stevens and former public health official Dr. Abdul El-Sayed did not hold back their personal attacks while squaring off in a tense Senate primary debate on Tuesday. CBS News' Fin G mez has the details.

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Analyzing Trump's missile license for Ukraine -- At least three people are dead in Ukraine following a new wave of Russian missile and drone strikes overnight. On Wednesday, President Trump said the U.S. will license the Patriot missile defense systems to Ukraine for production. Ian Bremmer, the president and founder of the Eurasia Group, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.

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