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Prosecutor seen posing for photos outside of AG Letitia James’ home

In video obtained by CNN, Ed Martin, President Donald Trump’s Justice Department weaponization chief, called for the resignation of New York Attorney General Letitia James and posed for photos outside of her Brooklyn home last week – all...

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Missouri AG named co-deputy director of FBI

The Trump administration has announced that Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey will serve as co-deputy director of the FBI, alongside the current deputy director Dan Bongino.

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Mediators await Israeli response to Gaza ceasefire proposal

Hamas has agreed to a ceasefire proposal for Gaza, but mediators are still waiting for an official response from Israel. CBS News contributor Robert Berger has the latest from Jerusalem.

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The scene in D.C. with National Guard troops deployed to city

CBS News justice correspondent Scott MacFarlane describes how Washington, D.C., looks and feels amid President Trump's crime crackdown in the city, which includes the deployment of National Guard troops.

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India's Modi meets China's foreign minister to rebuild ties

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi met China’s top diplomat on Tuesday and hailed the “steady progress” made in improving the bilateral relationship after a yearslong standoff between the nuclear-armed Asian powers.

France 24

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Protest erupts in Ramallah in support of Palestinian leader

Protesters gathered in Ramallah after a video showing far-right Israeli minister Itamar Ben-Gvir berating Palestinian leader Marwan Barghouti.

Africanews

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Democrats void Trump's crime emergency proclamation

President Donald Trump signed an executive order declaring a crime emergency in the District of Columbia. Ron Vitiello breaks down federal versus local control in Washington, D.C.

Newsmax

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NYC takes action to stop federal arrests at court hearings

New York City Mayor Eric Adams is throwing his support behind a lawsuit challenging a Trump-era immigration enforcement policy that allows federal agents to arrest immigrants at courthouses.

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Could marijuana be reclassifed?

Marijuana could soon be reclassified as a less-dangerous drug. What would that mean on a national level? It could benefit businesses and even researchers.

Fox News

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Zelenskyy's new style wins praise in meeting with Trump

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy was complimented by US President Donald Trump for his outfit in their Oval Office meeting on Monday.

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Justice Department set to begin sharing Epstein files with Congress

The U.S. Department of Justice will begin sharing its files related to Jeffrey Epstein with Congress on Friday, House Oversight Committee Chair James Comer said.

CBS News

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What does the Gaza hostage deal accepted by Hamas include?

Mediators were awaiting an Israeli response Tuesday to a fresh Gaza ceasefire plan, a day after Hamas accepted the proposal and signaled its readiness for a new round of talks aimed at ending nearly two years of war. What exactly is incl...

France 24

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Police escort Texas Democrats to prevent new redistricting walkout

Texas Democrats who ended a walkout found themselves shadowed by law enforcement officers to keep them from repeating the protest that stalled Republican efforts to redraw congressional districts and fulfill President Donald Trump's desi...

France 24

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Gov. Polis has under year to achieve his "wildly important goals"

For violent crime, he wants to see a 6% drop year over year and wants Colorado to make the list of top 10 safest states.

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Rent to Issa at center of ethics complaint against Speaker Johnson

An ethics complaint is accusing House Speaker Mike Johnson of illegally paying rent to San Diego-area Rep. Darrell Issa.

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Six states agree to send National Guard troops to Washington, D.C.

Three more Republican governors have sent National Guard troops to D.C., boosting the total to over 1,100. Mayor Bowser questions the operation's necessity, citing falling crime rates.

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Ghana's president pardons hundreds of prisoners

A statement from the presidency said 787 of those pardoned were first time offenders, while 33 were forgiven on medical grounds.

Africanews

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Could mail-in voting be at risk under proposed executive order?

President Trump has renewed his push to eliminate mail-in voting, proposing an executive order to abolish the method despite its widespread use by both parties in the last election. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson explains wh...

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D.C. mayor questions Trump's crime crackdown

As National Guard troops from at least six states head to Washington, D.C., as part of President Trump's crime crackdown, Mayor Muriel Bowser claimed the federal takeover of city police was "not about crime."

CBS America

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Opposition calls for Plan B ahead of Ivorian presidential poll

The Democratic Party of Côte d'Ivoire-African Democratic Rally's candidate, Tidjane Thiam, has been barred from taking part in the election.

Africanews

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Trump administration revokes more than 6,000 student visas

The U.S. State Department says this is mostly for overstays or breaking the law with a small minority because of 'support for terrorism'.

Africanews

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Burkina Faso kicks out UN coordinator over 'false' report

In a statement, the government accused Carol Flore-Smereczniak of participating in the preparation of the report — titled Children and Armed Conflict in Burkina Faso — which it says conveyed “serious and false information.”

Africanews

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No, Trump didn't slam Irish government over immigration

The false video of Trump features an AI-generated voice and false claims about Ireland's asylum policy.

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Ex-Hong Kong lawmaker granted asylum by Australia

Exiled former Hong Kong lawmaker Ted Hui hailed Australia's grant of asylum status as a key acknowledgement of the territory's human rights infringements since its authorities quelled massive pro-democracy protests in 2019.

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Trump pushes for in-person meeting between Putin, Zelenskyy

U.S. President Donald Trump is pushing for an in-person meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy after Monday's White House summit with Zelenskyy and other European leaders.

CBS News

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Texas Democrat who slept on state House floor speaks out

Rep. Nicole Collier (D-TX) spent the night on the Texas House floor in protest after refusing a Republican demand to be placed under the watch of the state Department of Public Safety. CNN’s Arlette Saenz reports.

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Bolivia faces historic presidential run-off, political shifts

Bolivian voters are set to elect a non-left-wing president in an unprecedented run-off, after nearly two decades under Socialist rule. The country's turn to the right comes as it deals with its worst economic crisis in years.

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Sudan’s Burhan reshuffles military amid war and political strain

The shake-up comes amid a deeply fragmented political landscape. The RSF has established a parallel government, intensifying fears of Sudan’s de facto split, as both factions battle for legitimacy and control.

Africanews

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Leaders gather in Canberra for economic roundtable

The economic reform roundtable has commenced in Canberra, bringing together representatives from business, government, unions and academia. A recent poll found 60% of Australians doubt it will lead to meaningful change.

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Labor confirms M6 motorway tunnel delayed indefinitely

Roads Minister Jenny Atchison has confirmed the government no longer has a timeline for the completion of the M6 motorway, after two major sinkholes were discovered during construction earlier this year.

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