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  1. Chinese citizen pleads guilty to attempting to smuggle US military equipment to PRC

    Dingwei Chen, a 29-year-old Chinese citizen, tried to purchase US-manufactured military communications hardware on the black market with the intention of smuggling the technology to China.

  2. Disturbing New Allegations Against D4vd | Case by Case

    On April 29, prosecutors released a brief outlining their case against singer-songwriter D4vd, who has been charged in the murder of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez. On this episode of "Case By…

  3. How a County Clerk Upended the Alex Murdaugh Case | Case by Case

    The South Carolina Supreme Court just issued a stunning unanimous ruling overturning the 2023 double murder convictions of Alex Murdaugh. In this episode of "Case by Case," "48 Hours" correspondent…

  4. Inside D4vd's Preliminary Hearing in Murder Case | Case by Case

    A preliminary hearing offers the clearest look yet at the case against singer-songwriter D4vd, who is charged with the murder of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez. "48 Hours" correspondent…

  5. The Larry Millete Verdict | Case by Case

    More than five years after Maya Millete was last seen at her Chula Vista home, a jury has found her husband, Larry Millete, guilty of first-degree murder. In this special bonus episode, CBS News legal…

  6. Consulting AI for Murder | Case by Case

    Last week, the remains of the second victim in the slaying of two University of South Florida students were finally identified. Zamil Limon and Nahida Bristy were both doctoral candidates from…

  7. The Lindsay Clancy Case: A Family Tragedy on Trial | Case by Case

    As the trial of Lindsay Clancy is set to begin, Natalie Morales is joined by WBZ-TV Boston reporter and anchor Kristina Rex to examine the case that has drawn national attention and intense public…

  8. ‘This is Tehran’: Khamenei posters and Iran regime flags displayed at London march

    Given that the Ayatollahs are the ultimate authority over the IRGC, displays of support for them could be seen as support for the organization.

  9. Severe heatwaves in Bulgaria reveal ancient Rome's Constantine Bridge hidden under Danube's waters

    The bridge, commissioned by Emperor Constantine I and inaugurated in 328 CE, linked the ancient city of Ulpia Oescus with Sucidava in what is now Romania.

  10. Jury in Luigi Mangione's insurance CEO murder trial to be anonymous

    Mangione's trial in the UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson murder case is scheduled to begin in January.

  11. IDF opens fire on suspected Hamas sniper near Gaza Yellow Line

    The IDF said troops identified a hit after firing at a suspected Hamas sniper who posed an immediate threat near the Yellow Line in northern Gaza.

  12. Hormuz blockade is 'worse than war’: Iranian official says US blockade would cost Iran $18 billion

    “We must not get used to the blockade as we did with sanctions,” Majidreza Hariri told Iranian site Khabar Online. “We should impose the cost of lifting the blockade on the US, even through war."

  13. 'Whether you like it or not': The Israeli VC on who's really buying Israeli tech

    IL Ventures co-founder Yoni Heilbronn on the death of globalization and the defense-tech bubble.

  14. US forces strike Panamanian vessel in Gulf of Oman over alleged breach of blockade on Iran - report

    The US official told the WSJ that the ship's crew was transferred to another vessel after the attack, and all members were accounted for.

  15. Iranian ‘Black Widow’ accused of killing a dozen men handed 10 death sentences by Iranian court

    The woman said she would marry men temporarily and, after living with them for around two to three months, would kill her victims by giving them pills or dissolving the pills in their drinks.

  16. Nearly half of Britons want fewer or no Israeli immigrants, YouGov poll finds

    British attitudes toward Israeli immigration have grown more negative over the past decade, with 47% now favoring fewer or no migrants from Israel.

  17. Likud court freezes Netanyahu's reserved slot on party list for Haim Katz

    The party is also set to grant reserved slots to Netanyahu's additional picks, Defense Minister Israel Katz and Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar.

  18. As the climate breaks down, costs go up: Welcome to ‘climateflation’

    If you ask an economist why everything is so expensive these days, you will likely get an answer explaining how oil — the lifeblood of the global economy — is currently facing supply bottlenecks in…

  19. Irish Ferries the last remaining option for livestock transport after French firm halts exports

    Campaigners celebrate shift as farmers and politicians express concern for market access

  20. Co-accused in Ryan Wedding drug case to be extradited to U.S.

    An Ontario jeweller who was arrested in an investigation into associates of Olympic snowboarder-turned-alleged drug kingpin Ryan Wedding will be extradited to the United States.

  21. U.S. oil rises above $83 a barrel as Iran says Strait of Hormuz won't open until conditions are met

    U.S. oil had risen as much as 3% earlier in the day after President Donald Trump demanded that Iran pay reparations to the U.S.

  22. Democrats clash again in Minnesota and Wisconsin primaries as big midterm races take shape

    In Minnesota, progressive Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan and moderate Democratic Rep. Angie Craig are competing for the nomination to succeed the retiring Sen. Tina Smith.

  23. Irish in earthquake-hit Colombia: ‘Everything started shaking’

    Community of expat Colombians in Ireland tell of shock and agonising wait for news of loved ones back home

  24. Crockett calls Republicans 'very performative': 'A lot of them don’t like Donald Trump'

    Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-Texas) on Monday called Republicans “very performative,” saying that many GOP lawmakers have distaste for President Trump. “We have, like, our own little back rooms, right? So…

  25. Watch: Was Trump smuggled out of Air Force One in a catering truck?

    US media reports say the president secretly left via a catering truck to avoid a threat to his life from Iran.

  26. Colombia searches for over 3,000 missing after a powerful quake kills more than 170

    Families seek information about loved ones on citizen-run sites as soldiers, rescue personnel dig through rubble of buildings destroyed by 7.4-magnitude earthquake

  27. Likud approves reserved spots for Israel Katz and Sa’ar, freezes vote on Haim Katz

    Likud MK Tally Gotliv slams 'disgraceful move that mocks Likud voters,' says defense minister is 'deeply afraid of the primary results and rightly so'

  28. Palhoça, Near Florianópolis, Ranks Among Brazil’s Best for Cheaper Rent

    Palhoça combines affordability with nature and a top quality-of-life ranking—just 20 km from Florianópolis.

  29. Live updates: Iran holds to demands on Strait of Hormuz; Trump evades Tehran threat

    Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Tuesday the Strait of Hormuz won’t be reopened until the U.S. meets its conditions, after President Trump said he wants compensation from Iran “for all of…

  30. Norway wealth fund manager says fund collapse not impossible

    Current global tensions make the prospect less implausible, says Nicolai Tangen.

  31. Biden-era Air Force secretary says he'll sue over security clearance revocation

    Former Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall is “gonna sue” the Trump administration after the Pentagon revoked his security clearance last week over accusations he disclosed classified information to the…

  32. Russia releases former US Marine reported in poor health

    Robert Gilman, who was arrested in 2022 for kicking a police officer while drunk, had reportedly been in a catatonic-like state.

  33. Record-breaking El Capitan climber dies in Sierra Nevada fall

    Jacob ‘Jake’ Whisenant died in Sequoia and Kings Canyon wilderness in ‘climbing-related incident’, authorities say A 30-year-old California climber known for breaking speed records died after falling…

  34. Iran-backed Houthi rebels renew attacks on key port city

    Iran-backed Houthi rebels have renewed their attacks on the Yemeni government-held city of Mokha, a key port city along the Red Sea, amid their blockade on Saudi exports in response to the Iran war…

  35. Colombia Earthquake Toll Passes 181 as a National Disaster Is Declared

    Colombia · Disaster Key Facts Quake size Magnitude 7.4, struck near San José del Palmar, Chocó, on Aug 10, 2026, at 7:34 a.m. local time, depth ~95 km. Provisional toll At least 181 dead, ~1,310…

  36. Why JPMorgan is investing big in the 2028 LA Olympics

    JPMorgan is making a nine-figure bet as the Olympics Games' first-ever global banking partner.

  37. Retired firefighter suffered brain injury after eating oysters at steakhouse: Lawsuit

    A man remains hospitalized more than a year after suffering catastrophic health complications that his attorneys allege were caused by contaminated raw oysters.

  38. Luigi Mangione appears in court over healthcare CEO’s killing with trial a month away

    Prosecutors allege that Mangione gunned down Brian Thompson outside New York City hotel in December 2024 Luigi Mangione, who is accused of killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, appeared Tuesday…

  39. Four Killed in Houthi Strike on Red Sea Ship, Yemeni Government Says

    The Yemeni government said the ship was carrying food supplies to a port on the Bab al-Mandab Strait. The Iran-backed Houthis have not commented on the attack.

  40. Vietnam’s VinSpace signs deal with Elon Musk’s SpaceX to launch its first satellites in 2027

    VinSpace, part of Vietnam's Vingroup conglomerate, said in April that it planned to develop and launch its first satellites in 2027.

  41. Zuckerberg yacht did not hear call for assistance, spokesperson says

    A yacht owned by Mark Zuckerberg is gaining controversy for not responding to a call for assistance made by a boat that ran out of fuel, but Brian Baker, a spokesperson for the Meta CEO, said that the…

  42. Houthis reportedly kill four in first deadly attack since start of Iran war

    The attack was reportedly carried out by Iranian proxy on a small cargo ship, as tensions in region over the US-Iran conflict remain high.

  43. Trump took a secret flight out of Turkey in an elaborate plot to hide his location amid Iran war

    President Donald Trump was whisked out of Turkey last month on a military aircraft in an elaborate plot to keep his location secret amid security fears from the war with neighboring Iran, according to…

  44. Fox News’s Tomi Lahren: GOP an 'utter embarrassment'

    Fox News host Tomi Lahren ripped the Republican Party on Monday, arguing the GOP has failed working Americans so badly that socialism has become increasingly appealing to those struggling with the…

  45. Curitiba Historic Center Winter Festival Returns Free This Weekend

    Don’t miss the free Curitiba Historic Center Winter Festival this weekend, featuring local flavors and family fun.

  46. Mariah Carey Adds an Extra São Paulo Christmas Show for Expats

    Mariah Carey’s extra show in São Paulo means two chances to catch her Christmas Time tour—here’s how to plan your night at Nubank Parque.

  47. With El-Sayed’s Victory Comes a Wave of Islamophobia

    As Muslim politicians like Abdul El-Sayed in Michigan have become more prominent, they have experienced considerable bigotry. President Trump said Democrats were electing “jihadists.”

  48. Marine veteran held in Russia since 2022 has been released, group says

    A U.S. Marine veteran from Massachusetts who has been held in Russia for more than four years on disputed charges has been released.

  49. Tomorrowland Brasil 2027: Ticket Sale Dates Set for the São Paulo Festival

    Tomorrowland Brasil 2027 returns to Parque Maeda in São Paulo with the theme 'Consciencia', and here's your guide to ticket sales and making the most of it.

  50. Three cheers for trying to end birth tourism

    An opinion piece argues that President Trump's executive order targeting birth tourism is a necessary step to curb immigration system abuses and potentially advance broader immigration reform.

  51. Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe is betting on EVs, robots, and autonomy all at once — he’ll explain why at Disrupt 2026 

    Rivian's CEO RJ Scaringe is speaking at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 to detail his journey, and the lessons it’s bestowed.

  52. Russian anti-war party’s election ban dismays some voters

    Aug 11 - Some voters and supporters of Russia's only registered anti-war party on Tuesday criticised a Supreme Court ruling to exclude it from the upcoming parliamentary election.

  53. Direct tax collections rise sharply to Rs 8.11 lakh crore; non-corporate taxes lead

    India's direct tax collections have surged impressively, seeing an increase of over twenty-three percent. As of August 10, gross direct tax collections reached a staggering Rs 9.55 lakh crore. The…

  54. Rescuers search for Colombia quake survivors as death toll passes 200

    Dogs and drones have been deployed to search for those trapped under collapsed buildings, with local authorities reporting at least 150 deaths from the nation's strongest earthquake in a decade.

  55. ACLU targets Trump's new birthright citizenship order in court 

    The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) on Tuesday launched its first effort to challenge President Trump’s new attempt at restricting birthright citizenship. The group wants a federal judge to rule…

  56. Lebanon parliament votes to abolish death penalty

    The new law - which next goes to the cabinet for approval - would make Lebanon the first country in the Middle East to end capital punishment.

  57. Are humanoid robots ready to scrub your kitchen? Not quite.

    Startup companies are now starting to test their humanoid robots for home use, but experts said wider adoption will take years.

  58. Watch Live: Second psychiatric nurse practitioner testifies at Lindsay Clancy trial

    Lindsay Clancy's murder trial in Massachusetts resumed Tuesday with testimony from a second psychiatric nurse practitioner who treated Clancy.

  59. Frenzy for Solar Eclipse Glasses Takes Over London

    Ahead of Wednesday’s rare cosmic event, thousands of people in London are searching for protective eyewear, as prices surge and stocks sell out.

  60. Baptist University reviews IT security after ransomware group claims breach

    Baptist University has said it is reviewing the security of its information technology (IT) systems after a ransomware group claimed online to have illegally accessed the Hong Kong institution’s data…

  61. More details emerge on Trump's secret plane switch

    More details are emerging about President Trump secretly switching planes in Turkey last month after a credible threat against Air Force One. CBS News' Aaron Navarro has more.

  62. Press corps traveling with Trump kept in dark about president’s catering container switch to secret plane – live

    Reporter says media got no extra guidance about president’s movements amid questions over secretive plane swap Sign up to the US Breaking News email Pete Hegseth’s appointments to a key Pentagon…

  63. Lebanon parliament votes to end death penalty, 1st in Middle East to do so

    Death sentences will be replaced with life imprisonment with aggravated hard labour.

  64. Key primaries underway in 6 states while South Carolina holds special vote to replace Lindsey Graham

    High-stakes primary elections are underway in six states on Tuesday, including Wisconsin and Minnesota. Meanwhile, South Carolina is holding a special election to replace Lindsey Graham. CBS News' Fin…

  65. Farm linked to cyclosporaisis outbreak went years without FDA inspection

    The FDA has long fallen short of legally required inspection targets, and foreign inspections fell further last year amid agency layoffs.

  66. NASA Telescopes Create Colorful ‘Craft’ From Nearby Nebula

    Like a collage made of layered sheets of colored cellophane, a vibrant new image layers observations of a famous star-forming nebula from NASA space telescopes. The resulting cosmic “craft” reveals…

  67. How to get EI if you can’t work because of wildfire evacuations

    Canadians who have been forced to evacuate due to wildfires and other natural disasters may still qualify for employment insurance benefits (EI) if they are unable to work.

  68. Two life convicts challenge sentences in 2020 IB officer Ankit Sharma murder case

  69. Who does sport really belong to – the fans or the funders?

    Under fire: Gianni Infantino, president of football's world governing body, Fifa. Jose Breton/Pics Action/Shutterstock Football’s world governing body, Fifa, has come under fire for attempting to…

  70. Israeli embassy loses contact with mother, daughter in Vienna, requests public's help to find them

    The two should immediately reach out to their family, the embassy's emergency hotline at +436763672304, or the local police, the embassy said in a Facebook post.

  71. Israel elections 2026: What does Tropper and Hendel's Zionist Home–The Reservists stand for?

    "If I put this ballot in that box, what government, policies, and political reality am I helping create?"

  72. Syrian court sentences Bashar al-Assad to death for murder, torture, crimes against humanity

    Former Syrian president Bashar al-Assad was convicted of premeditated murder of multiple people, including children, torture, arbitrary detention, and crimes against humanity.

  73. Former NBA star Russell Westbrook in advanced talks to join Hapoel Tel Aviv, US reports say

    Journalist Marc Jacobs posted on X that discussions between the parties "continue to advance," and if the deal is completed, it will be the former MVP's first club outside the US.

  74. 'Mocks voters': Tally Gotliv blasts 'despicable' Likud decision to reserve slot for Israel Katz

    Posting on social media, the Likud lawmaker said the defense minister was "terribly afraid of the primaries' results," slamming what she called a "despicable step that mocks Likud voters."

  75. Arab-Israeli activist Yoseph Haddad gets into a scuffle with California House candidate

    In a video later released on social media, candidate Dennis Feitosa can be seen grabbing at Haddad's hand as Haddad gestures while speaking, as the two fought verbally.

  76. Mamdani's wife expected to travel to Syria, Lebanon with taxpayer-funded NYPD security detail

    Both countries are on the United States' "Level 4: Do not Travel" list for citizens. Lebanon's Level 4 status was issued on June 5, while Syria's was issued on July 8.

  77. 'A toxic brand': US support for Israel 'collapsing' among Democrats and Republicans, expert warns

    Speaking about the changing attitude toward Israel in the American political arena, Shain said that "Being anti-Israel in the US today is a hot commodity; it is worthwhile and rewarding."

  78. Syrian court sentences ousted leader Bashar al-Assad to death in absentia

    A Syrian court sentenced ousted leader ⁠Bashar al-Assad ⁠to death on Tuesday ⁠after a trial in absentia, convicting him of crimes including killings, torture, and arbitrary arrest during the country’s…

  79. Trump hid in catering truck in secret plane swap over Iran threat, reports say

    The US president was moved from the old Air Force One to a military plane as he left a Nato summit in Turkey last month, US media say.

  80. Man, 29, arrested in police raid over racist traffic-cone attack

    Police are investigating after a traffic cone was thrown at a delivery driver following an anti-immigration protest in Glasgow last month.

  81. U.S. judge ends graft case against Indian billionaire Gautam Adani

    A U.S. federal judge has approved the Department of Justice's decision to dismiss the criminal probe against Indian billionaire Gautam Adani on graft charges.

  82. French buyers rethink housing choices after heatwaves

    After multiple severe heatwaves in a single summer, French residents are increasingly factoring high temperatures into their home hunts, realtors say, bumping up features such as shutters, air…

  83. The Global South’s digital future must not belong to Bezos and Musk

    Satellite internet can close digital divide, but Global South must not trade access for dependence on foreign firms.

  84. Here’s how much Roger Federer is losing as On Holding says it is being disciplined on price

    Apparel maker On Holding saw its shares slump in premarket trade as the Zurich-headquartered, U.S.-listed company guided to weaker-than-expected sales for the year.

  85. WATCH: How Jackie the bald eagle brought millions of people together

    ABC News' Danny New speaks with Friends of Big Bear Valley about the legacy and impact of the mother eagle who died nearly one month after a fight with two other birds.

  86. Iraq’s semi-autonomous Kurdish region suffers as US-Iran war drags on

    Kurdistan Regional Government says 70 percent of its trade has been cut by the regional conflict.

  87. Zelenskyy says Russia using North Korean missiles in Ukraine

    Russia and North Korea have been collaborating in the offensive against Ukraine since 2024.

  88. Vietnam’s VinSpace announces deal with SpaceX to launch first satellite

    Hanoi-based aerospace firm says it will partner with Elon Musk's rocket company to deploy satellites next year.

  89. Ousted Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad sentenced to death in absentia

    The ex-president is convicted of committing war crimes and crimes against humanity during the country's civil war.

  90. Colombia quake: Frantic search for survivors as over 2,700 reported missing

    Magnitude 7.4 earthquake kills at least 132 people and causes widespread damage in western Colombia.

  91. Esports World Cup underway in Paris

    Paris is currently hosting the third Esports World Cup, at which thousands of competitors are vying for 25 titles in 24 esports. For more on that topic, FRANCE 24’s Oliver Farry is joined by Nicolas…

  92. Russia using North Korean missiles to strike Ukraine, Zelensky says

    Ukraine's president says strikes in Zaporizhzhia - which killed at least six and injured 19 - involved ballistic missiles from Russia's ally.

  93. ‘Women coming for signatures, dress properly’: Delhi CM targets AAP MLA over viral video

  94. Anthropic researcher thanks Claude for solving 87-year-old Math conjecture

    An Anthropic researcher used the AI model Claude Fable 5 to find a counterexample. This discovery challenges the 87-year-old Jacobian conjecture in mathematics. The AI-assisted finding reportedly…

  95. The Colombian State Owns 62 Companies. Here’s What They’re Worth

    Colombia state companies number 62 and are worth COP 197.27 trillion (about US$62.5 billion), a finance-ministry report shows, with Ecopetrol dominant.

  96. Overnight Russian strikes on Ukraine used North Korean missiles, claims Zelenskyy – Europe live

    Russian attacks on the Ukrainian city of Zaporizhzhia killed at least six people and injured 20, officials said Meanwhile, Russia has banned voting against the war in September’s elections. The…

  97. Fota Wildlife Park in Cork announces second ever birth in Ireland of rare Indian rhino

    Classified as vulnerable, there are an estimated 4,000 individual Indian rhinos remaining in the wild

  98. China rocket launch fails after ‘flight anomaly’, reports of explosion

    A Chinese rocket carrying a communications satellite failed in its launch, state media said, attributing the failure to a “flight anomaly” as reports and videos suggested the spacecraft had exploded…

  99. Hong Kong police arrest 10 for dangerous driving in first drone-assisted traffic crackdown

    Hong Kong police have arrested 10 drivers for dangerous driving on the Kwun Tong Bypass, deploying drones in a traffic operation for the first time. Police said on Tuesday that nine men and one woman…

  100. Darline Graham faces battle for her brother's seat in South Carolina senate primary

    Republican voters in South Carolina return to the polls Tuesday for the second time in two months to decide who will take the place of the late Sen. Lindsey Graham.

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