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Columbus, OH

CBS News

Americans Evan Gershkovich and Paul Whelan along with Russian-American radio journalist Alsu Kurmasheva are expected to be part of a prisoner exchange the Biden administration has agreed to with Russia. The exchange is expected later Thursday. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes has more.

What we know about the prisoner swap for Gershkovich, Whelan

Fox News

Former U.S. Marine Paul Whelan is among those expected to be in U.S. custody soon, along with Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich, as part of a prison transfer involving the United States and Russia.

Russia releases former Marine Paul Whelan in prisoner swap

Pennsylvania State

USA TODAY

Marc Fogel, an American teacher imprisoned on drug charges in a Russian penal colony, was not included in the latest prisoner swap.

After Gershkovich and Whelan freed, this American teacher remains in Russian custody

NewsNation

Whelan was detained in December 2018 and Gershkovich has been held since March 2023.

Evan Gershkovich, Paul Whelan part of larger prisoner swap with Russia

CNN’s Matthew Chance explains why he believes President Vladimir Putin agreed to a massive prisoner swap that included Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich.

Why CNN correspondent believes Putin agreed to prisoner swap

Blanco, TX

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Brigid Pfeifer

There were a number of celebrities who passed away within the past week, including two notable actresses: Shelley Duvall and Shannen Doherty. Shelley Duvall passed away on Thursday July 11th at her home in Blanco, Texas. The cause of death was complications from diabetes and news of her death was confirmed by her partner Dan Gilroy.

Two Beloved Hollywood Actresses Have Passed Away This Week

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

Hillsborough County, FL

Plant City, FL

Four people are dead after a man intentionally started a fire at his home on Wednesday, according to Florida officials. Three dogs in the house also died in the blaze in Plant City, which is about 25 miles east of Tampa, the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office said in a news release. Shawn Gossett, 25, was arrested and charged. Police said that he "intentionally started" the fire "with the intent to burn the house down." A person inside the home called 911 reporting smoke and saying that they and others were trapped with no way out, Hillsborough County Fire Rescue said on social...

4 people, 3 dogs dead after home set on fire, Florida sheriff say

Google's Olympics-themed advertisement for its Gemini AI product, called "Dear Sydney," isn't exactly winning over viewers. The ad features a young female runner whose father narrates the commercial. She wants to write a letter to her hero, American track and field star Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone, so her dad enlists Gemini AI to help.

Google's Gemini AI Olympics-themed ad sparks fierce backlash

Luzerne County, PA

Hazleton, PA

PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — The body of a homicide victim was found behind a high school in Northeastern Pennsylvania. Pennsylvania State Police said in a Facebook post that troopers from the Hazleton Barracks are investigating the homicide from July 24. After receiving several tips, state police searched the wooded area...

Body of homicide victim found behind Pennsylvania high school

California State

SACRAMENTO – California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced on Wednesday that he has signed an executive order that aims to jumpstart infill housing development projects. The executive order was coupled with a $94 million award to 15 counties to also support building on infill sites. Newsom's action comes as part...

California Gov. Gavin Newsom signs executive order to boost infill housing development on vacant lots

Don Lemon, a former CNN anchor, is suing Elon Musk and his social media network X for $35 million, alleging fraud and breach of contract after the billionaire abruptly scrapped a content partnership between them in March. The lawsuit, posted by Variety, which earlier reported on the legal claim, claims...

Don Lemon sues Elon Musk and X for $35 million, claiming fraud over canceled content deal

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

Olympian Ilona Maher, known for her broad shoulders and powerful physique, has become a sensation both on and off the rugby field. Her authentic attitude has made her a standout in rugby and a TikTok star. Standing at 5-foot-10 and weighing 200 pounds of muscle, Maher is a formidable presence on the field. She loves tackling and pushing her physical limits, a passion that began in her senior year of high school in Burlington, Vermont when she first tried rugby. "It just kind of felt like it my body, the way that I was able to be physical and to be praised...

Olympian Ilona Maher is breaking stereotypes about what it means to be feminine

On this edition of CBS Mornings Deals, Gabrielle Kerr shows us items that might just become essentials in your everyday life. Visit cbsdeals.com to take advantage of these exclusive deals today. CBS earns commissions on purchases made through cbsdeals.com.

Exclusive discounts from CBS Mornings Deals

Nevada State

Ely, NV

Three inmates have died and nine others were transported for medical treatment as a result of an "altercation" on Tuesday at a maximum-security prison in a rural mining city in eastern Nevada, the state's Department of Corrections said.No officers were injured and the department gave no additional details about how the deaths and injuries occurred in Ely, Nevada. The department did not release the names of any of the inmates that died or the conditions of those injured.CBS affiliate KLAS-TV has learned the altercation appeared to stem from a feud between two rival gangs and there are concerns about possible...

3 inmates killed, 9 injured in "altercation" at maximum-security prison

Former President Donald Trump is facing growing backlash for questioning Vice President Kamala Harris' racial identity during an interview Wednesday at the National Association of Black Journalists Convention. CBS News campaign reporters Olivia Rinaldi and Nidia Cavazos have more.

Backlash after Trump questions Kamala Harris' ethnicity

Texas State

Tarrant County, TX

Kyle, TX

NORTH TEXAS — The founder of a North Texas adoption agency has been arrested on allegations of paying pregnant female inmates in the Tarrant County Jail to put their unborn babies up for adoption. Jody Hall, head of Adoptions International Inc., posted a $50,000 bond after being booked into a Central Texas jail last week. She is an attorney and founder of an adoption agency promoted as a licensed nonprofit. Back in May, the Tarrant County Sheriff's Office said it began looking into what it calls unethical adoption practices involving Hall. "During this investigation, information was discovered that Jody Hall was paying money...

Texas attorney charged with attempting to sell, purchase unborn children

San Diego, CA

The Park Fire in California has been raging for a week, destroying homes and forcing thousands to evacuate. In southern California, a new wildfire exploded near San Diego. The Nixon Fire has burned nearly 5,000 acres and has also forced evacuations.

New wildfire explodes in California as efforts continue to contain Park Fire

Georgia State

Atlanta, GA

Vice President Kamala Harris will visit Atlanta, Georgia, to rally voters in the battleground state Tuesday. Rapper Megan Thee Stallion will join Harris. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe reports.

Megan Thee Stallion joining Harris at Atlanta rally

A major prisoner swap is underway between the U.S. and Russia that includes Americans Evan Gershkovich, Paul Whelan and Alsu Kurmasheva. Michael George anchored CBS News' special coverage of the release.

What to know about Evan Gershkovich, Paul Whelan and Alsu Kurmasheva

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