Virginia Rep. Gerry Connolly dies at 75
Connolly, a Democratic congressman from Virginia, died Wednesday morning following a battle with esophageal cancer, according to a statement from his family.
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Over 20 charged in alleged sober home fraud in Arizona
The sober-living home scandal has cost Arizona taxpayers $2 billion dollars to date. The latest indictment adds a new twist: Some of the money allegedly was diverted to Africa.
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CAUGHT ON CAMERA: Life-sized cow statue in Australia stolen
Australian police have appealed for witnesses following what they called the “high-steaks theft” of a life-sized fiberglass cow statue from outside a business in Truganina, Victoria, in late April.
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Columbia University students boo acting president during commencement speech
Footage by X user @mollikajaisingh shows students drowning out the president’s words Tuesday morning with loud shouting and boos.
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Deborah Norville signs off on ‘Inside Edition’ after 30 years
Deborah Norville will host “Inside Edition” for the last time Wednesday. Norville has hosted the show for 30 years, making history as the longest serving female anchor on national television.
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“Cheers” fans pay tribute to George Wendt by visiting iconic bar in Boston
Many stopped at the famed “Cheers” bar in the Beacon Hill neighborhood of Boston, where it all began, and where patrons raised their glasses to Wendt in a place where everybody knew his name as “Norm.”
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Senate passes No Tax on Tips Act
The bill, which quickly passed unanimously on the floor, establishes a new tax deduction of up to $25,000 for tips.
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One arrested following reports of a possible bomb on a plane in San Diego
A threat from a passenger grounded a flight from San Diego to Honolulu Tuesday and prompted a response to the tarmac from law enforcement, including the FBI.
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George Wendt, “Cheers” actor, dies at 76
George Wendt, the comedian and actor known for his beloved role as Norm on “Cheers,” has died, a family representative told CBS News.
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Epic Universe theme park to open this week
The new Universal Studios theme park, “Epic Universe,” is opening this Thursday in Orlando, Florida.
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Researchers say bees are facing a growing list of threats
A report out of England says bees are under pressure from microplastics, heavy metals, pesticides and even light pollution from street lamps. Scientists say war zones are also taking a toll.
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Millions of Americans to see changes to their Social Security benefits
The changes impact about 2.8 million retired teachers, firefighters, police officers and some federal workers who receive a public pension that didn’t withhold social security tax.
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Baby pudu at Oakland Zoo named after Incan moon goddess
A baby pudu at the Oakland Zoo has been given the name Quilla after a moon goddess in Incan culture, the zoo said.
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Menendez brothers’ parole hearing postponed
On Monday, the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation announced the parole hearing dates have been pushed back to August 21 and August 22.
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Port of Los Angeles announces a decrease in imports
Officials announced Monday the Port of Los Angeles handled 843,000 containers last month. It’s a 9.5% increase from April of last year. But in the first week of this month, imports are down 30%.
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IDF issues evacuation order for residents in southern Gaza
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) issued an evacuation order for Khan Yunis, warning of an “unprecedented attack” on “terrorist organizations” in the area.
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CAUGHT ON CAMERA: Lightning strikes police car in Oklahoma
Footage captured by Newcastle Emergency Management shows the moment the lightning bolt struck the parked police car. Fortunately, the car was unoccupied at the time and no one was hurt.
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Latest on the car bombing outside a fertility clinic in Palm Springs
The FBI officially identified the suspect as 25-year-old Guy Edward Bartkus through DNA, and says he died when his car exploded outside the American Reproductive Centers at around 11:00 a.m. Saturday.
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Senate passes cryptocurrency regulation bill
This was a procedural vote on the Genius Act, establishing the first regulatory framework for issuers of stablecoins, which are digital tokens tied to flat currencies like the U.S. dollar.
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President Trump signs ‘Take it Down Act’
The “Take It Down Act” would criminalize publishing nonconsensual, sexually explicit images and videos including those generated by AI, as well as require platforms to remove the content within 48 hours of notice.
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