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Columbus, OH

Latin Times

Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro is escalating his rhetoric as the country's presidential elections get closer, now warning society risks a "fratricidal civil war" and a "bloodbath" if his party doesn't win. "If you don't want Venezuela to fall into a bloodbath, into a fratricidal civil war because of fascists,...

Venezuela's Maduro warns there will be a 'bloodbath' and a 'civil war' if his party doesn't win the elections

Reuters

LIMA (Reuters) -Peru's government ordered Venezuelan diplomats in the Andean nation to leave within 72 hours, after Venezuela's electoral authority declared President Nicolas Maduro the winner of Sunday's election.

Peru orders Venezuelan diplomats out after contested vote

CBS News

Violent protests are gripping Venezuela over allegations that Sunday's presidential election was stolen by the country's authoritarian leader, Nicolas Maduro. CBS News correspondent Lilia Luciano has more.

Protesters clash with police in Venezuela as claims election was rigged for Maduro continue

New York City, NY

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Cheryl E Preston

Yesterday was the third time this year that an ad stating Chelsea Clinton lives in a beautiful Virginia home popped up on my laptop. My computer did not warn me this was a dangerous site, so this time, I clicked on the link.

Chelsea Clinton is rumored to be living in Virginia but probably still in NYC

Colorado State

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David Heitz

A bill quietly introduced this spring in the Colorado legislature to decriminalize the possession of drug paraphernalia obtained by harm reductionists has become law. As low-key as the legislation was introduced, the bill was signed into law without fanfare June 6. It garnered little to no media attention.

Colorado legalizes needles, pipes for meth and crack if obtained by harm reduction group

Despite protests by animal rights activists, an alpine Italian province on Tuesday confirmed the killing of a female bear believed responsible for an attack on a French hiker earlier this month.Activists said the killing of the bear identified as Kj1 leaves her three cubs in "serious difficulty to survive." The International Organization for Animal Protection said the order was issued overnight, making it impossible to seek a legal stay."OPIA Italia is disconcerted at the culling of Kj1, which we tried to save with two legal actions,'' said Claudia Taccani, a lawyer for the organization, noting that a judge had suspended...

Mother bear accused of attacking hiker is killed, sparking outrage

A 12-year-old boy was killed after gunmen on jet skis opened fire at a beach in Cancun, authorities said, marking another incident of deadly violence at a Mexican resort in recent years.Mexican prosecutors said in a statement late Sunday that the gunmen were targeting a rival drug dealer on the beach and fled after the barrage of bullets. Apparently, they were engaged in a dispute over drug sales.The boy, a local resident, was apparently lying on a lounge chair on the beach with his family when he was hit by stray bullets. The boy was taken to a local hospital where...

Gunmen on jet skis open fire on Cancun beach, killing boy

Kamala Harris releases new camapaign video aimed at battleground states; Men's triathlon event postponed in Paris Olympics due to high pollution levels in Seine River.

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Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro waged war on Elon Musk on Monday, calling the Space X CEO his arch-enemy and saying he was going to invade the country with space rockets.

Venezuelan President Maduro challenges 'arch-enemy' Elon Musk to a fight

A key player in Britain's Olympic rugby sevens team withdrew from competition on Tuesday amid allegations of racism after an image emerged of her with a blacked-out face.The British Olympic Association said it had launched an investigation into Amy Wilson-Hardy after the picture came to light on social media late Monday.The image, sent in a WhatsApp message widely published in British media, showed the 32-year-old with a blackened face and her tongue sticking out.A message underneath read: "Thought I'd have a better chance with the blacks." It was not immediately clear what she meant by this. At least one social media commenter suggested...

U.K. women's rugby star out of Olympics amid racism controversy

Paris — On a morning that started with rain, the Olympic triathlons got underway Wednesday as the women dove into the Seine River to start the swim after days of delays and uncertainty over water quality concerns. The athletes began near the Pont Alexandre III, a bridge that spans the famed Paris waterway. The steady drizzle tapered off just as the athletes splashed into the water. Some of the triathletes dunked their swim goggles in the Seine before putting them on and heading into the river with the Eiffel Tower in the background. The decision to go ahead with the...

Olympic triathlons underway after delays due to Seine River E. coli levels

California State

Ronnie Stout, the man accused of starting the Park Fire in California, appeared in court for the first time Monday. He's charged with reckless arson, but maintaining his innocence. CBS News correspondent Jonathan Vigliotti has more.

Man accused of starting California's Park Fire appears in court

Florida State

Uncovering Florida

Most people are guilty of doing it at least once in their lives, many people do it by accident, some do it because they find it fun, and others do it for reasons like honoring loved ones. Regardless of the situation, just about everyone has released a balloon. The difference is that intentionally releasing balloons is now illegal by House Bill 321’s standards.

Law Signed By DeSantis Makes It Illegal To Release Balloons In Florida

Aurora, CO

Aurora’s pallet shelters for people experiencing homelessness, which only allow a maximum 30-day stay, have been cycling the same individuals in and out, city staff told council members Thursday. Many return to street encampments when their time in the pallet shelter runs out, Jessica Prosser, homeless services director for the city, said. Then, the city sweeps the encampment again, and they get to come back to the shelter for another 30 days, Prosser explained. This process can repeat multiple times.

Aurora pallet shelters a revolving door for homeless

Illinois State

Springfield, IL

Springfield, Illinois, residents demanded accountability from local leadership Monday, weeks after Sangamon County sheriff's deputy Sean Grayson shot and killed Sonya Massey in her home. CBS News has since learned Grayson, who had worked for six police departments since 2020, had a history of disciplinary issues.

Illinois community demands accountability from leaders in Sonya Massey's death

Argentine soccer player Angel Di Maria said Tuesday that safety concerns mean he will not finish his career in his native Rosario, after a bullet-pierced pig's head was thrown at a family business. The 36-year-old, who won the Copa America last month and the 2022 World Cup with Argentina, had...

Argentina soccer star Angel Di Maria says bullet-pierced pig's head was delivered with message threatening daughter's life

Wisconsin State

Vice President Kamala Harris, the presumptive Democratic presidential nominee, and her running mate will campaign together in battleground states next week, sources familiar with the plans told CBS News. Harris has yet to announce her vice presidential pick. When asked Tuesday whether she had made a decision yet, she said "not yet." A top tier of contenders has emerged, CBS News has learned, with a pick expected to be made by Monday. The top tier includes Sen. Mark Kelly of Arizona, Gov. Josh Shapiro of Pennsylvania, Gov. Tim Walz of Minnesota, Gov. Andy Beshear of Kentucky and Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg. About 10 hopefuls remain overall, and Harris will begin conducting formal interviews with the top contenders this week. Before President Biden ended his reelection campaign and handed the reins to Harris, CBS News rated six of the seven battleground states as toss-ups and one as leaning Republican. Arizona, Georgia, Michigan, Nevada, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin are considered more competitive, while North Carolina is rated as leaning Republican. Harris has made about three dozen visits to battleground states so far this year. Reuters was first to report Harris' plans to travel with her running mate.Weijia Jiang contributed reporting. 


Harris to campaign with VP pick in battleground states next week

Camden, NJ

Cornelius, NC

Morristown Minute

CAMDEN, N.J. – Lisa Smith, 61, of Cornelius, North Carolina, has admitted to her role in a fraudulent scheme involving over $3.5 million in Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans. U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced today that Smith pleaded guilty before U.S. District Judge Karen M. Williams in Camden federal court on July 17, 2024, to a charge of bank fraud conspiracy.

Woman Pleads Guilty to $3.5M COVID Relief Scam

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  With Fed rates holding steady over the last couple of years, mortgage interest rates have stayed high overall — even hovering close to 8% at one point recently. And those high mortgage loan rates, coupled with the high cost of living and inflation, have led many potential homebuyers to pause their search for a home and a mortgage to buy it with.But in recent weeks, there has been some welcome news for potential homebuyers. Inflation has cooled slightly —...

How low will mortgage rates drop after the Fed cuts rates? Experts weigh in

Chico, CA

It took less than one week for Northern California's Park Fire to burn more than 383,000 acres, which is the equivalent of nearly half of the entire surface area of Rhode Island. As of Tuesday evening, the fire was only 14% contained. CBS News national correspondent Jonathan Vigliotti is on the ground in Chico, California, with a look at the conditions.

California's historic Park Fire only 14% contained

Protesters again took to the streets in Venezuela, demonstrating against the reelection of President Nicolás Maduro. Lilia Luciano reports.

Protests continue in Venezuela following election

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