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See flood aftermath at Camp Mystic in Texas
Authorities are still racing to find victims in central Texas, including 27 people from Camp Mystic, a girls summer camp in Kerr County, where the Guadalupe River rose more than 20 feet in less than two hours during torrential rains that triggered flash flooding in parts of the state. CNN's Ed Lavandera reports.
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Protests continue in Israel amid ceasefire negotiations
As mediators push for a ceasefire agreement in Gaza, protesters in Tel Aviv gathered in Hostages Square to demand a "complete deal" for the return of all hostages, along with a ceasefire.
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Father describes search for daughter in Texas
Searching for his 21-year-old daughter and her friends, who have been missing since flash floods swelled through parts of Texas on Friday, Ty Badon tells CNN's Ed Lavandera that he's praying for their survival as he continues to scour the area they were last believed to be near.
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Trump signs 'Big Beautiful Bill'
President Donald Trump signs a sweeping spending and tax legislation, known as the "One Big Beautiful Bill Act," at the White House.
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Trump uses antisemitic term at rally
President Donald Trump used a term considered antisemitic at a rally on Thursday night while talking about his major domestic policy bill that was approved by Congress hours earlier.
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Blaze engulfs 4 homes in Los Angeles
130 firefighters responded to a blaze in Los Angeles engulfing four homes and injuring two. Firefighters reported "fireworks active" in the area. The cause of the fire is unknown.
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CNN goes aboard NYPD boat securing July 4 celebrations
CNN goes aboard an NYPD patrol boat tasked with keeping New Yorkers safe during July 4th celebrations.
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Blaze engulfs 4 homes in Los Angeles
130 firefighters responded to a blaze in Los Angeles engulfing four homes and injuring two. Firefighters reported "fireworks active" in the area. The cause of the fire is unknown.
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How AI could help male infertility
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Four killed in Chicago shooting
Four people were killed and 14 others were wounded in a drive-by shooting in Chicago, police said. At least one suspect opened fire from a dark-colored vehicle on a group standing outside a nightclub, according to CNN affiliate WBBM.
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Power poles collapse onto cars during dust storm in Las Vegas
At least six cars were trapped when power poles fell during a dust storm in Las Vegas. No injuries were reported from the incident.
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Sean 'Diddy' Combs denied bail as he awaits sentencing
Judge Subramanian denied bail for Sean 'Diddy' Combs after a hearing on Wednesday, pending sentencing on his conviction on two counts of transportation to engage in prostitution. The judge said he denied bail when it wasn't mandatory before the trial and "sees no reason to reach the opposite conclusion now."
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Bryan Kohberger admits to Idaho student murders
Bryan Kohberger answers State District Judge Steven Hippler as he asks Kohberger whether he committed the murders of four Idaho college students in their off-campus home in 2022. CNN's Jean Casarez shares details from inside the courtroom.
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New activity at Iranian nuclear site
New satellite images show Iranian crews closing up craters at the Fordow nuclear enrichment plant, which was struck by US B-2 bombers nearly two weeks ago. CNN takes a closer look.
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Latino influencers stick by Trump
Tony Delgado and Gabriela Berrospi, entrepreneurs and founders of multimedia brand Latino Wall Street, helped rally the Latino vote for President Donald Trump in 2024. As the administration has escalated ICE raids and deportations this year, they visited Washington D.C. and the White House to advocate for their community and immigration reform.
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Idaho residents line streets to honor slain firefighters
Residents of Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, lined the highway to honor two firefighters killed in an ambush while responding to a fire. The procession transporting the firefighters from Kootenai Health to Spokane, Washington, drew a large turnout from the community.
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Severe heatwave hits Europe
Heatwaves have pushed temperatures above 104 degrees Fahrenheit (40 degrees Celsius) in countries across Europe, including Spain, Greece, Portugal and Italy. Firefighters battled a wildfire near Athens late last week, and regions of Portugal were under high alert on Sunday. According to experts, the extreme weather is linked to climate change.
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Beyoncé's 'flying' car prop tilts midair
A technical mishap led to Beyoncé's 'flying' car prop to tilt during a Cowboy Carter concert in Houston, with fans capturing the moment on video. The singer was quickly lowered down and without injury, according to Beyoncé's entertainment and management company.
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Video shows woman clinging to tree as immigration agents try to detain her
A bystander captured on video the moment immigration agents in street clothes chased a woman across the street trying to detain her outside of a Home Depot where she had been selling food in West Los Angeles just moments prior.
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Key lines from UVA president's resignation letter
University of Virginia president James Ryan announced his resignation amid pressure from the US Department of Justice to dismantle the university's diversity, equity and inclusion programs. CNN's Betsy Klein reports.
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Minnesota lawmaker and husband lie in state at State Capitol
Mourners and lawmakers gather to pay tribute to former Minnesota State Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mark Hortman, who were killed in a targeted attack. The couple is joined by the family's golden retriever, Gilbert, who also died after being shot during the attacks.
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Trump reacts to win at the Supreme Court
President Trump thanked conservative Supreme Court justices and explained what he plans to do next after the Court backed his effort to curtail lower court orders that have hampered his agenda for months.
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