TODAY'S NEWS FLASH:
American Missionary Kevin Rideout Freed After Four Months Captivity in Niger
Federal Government Steps In After Texas Hospitals Hesitate on Disabled Newborn’s Care
White House Presents Secretary Rubio with Internet Meme Collage for 55th Birthday
Canadian Petition Seeks Removal of American Ambassador Over Diplomatic Conduct
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Political Landscape
US civil rights agency denies issuing order halting all federal class discrimination complaints
A civil rights agency accused of halting a sexual harassment case filed on behalf of female prison guards is now blaming an administrative judge for doing so in error.
New aircraft carrier heads to Middle East amid concerns about USS Lincoln conditions
The USS George Washington aircraft carrier is headed to the Middle East to replace the USS Abraham Lincoln, a U.S. official tells CBS News. The Lincoln has been deployed for almost nine months and in recent weeks, some families have voiced concerns about conditions on the ship, including supply shortages and mental health issues.
Global Impact
Liechtenstein moves to change rules of succession so women can inherit principality's throne
Liechtenstein's royal house said Saturday that the tiny country's rules of succession will be changed so that a woman could inherit the principality's throne in the future.
2 powerful earthquakes hit Indonesia in one day, killing at least 47
A 7.7-magnitude earthquake that struck eastern Indonesia on Saturday killed at least 47 people, a disaster management official said, revising an earlier toll. A second, 6.4-magnitude quake struck the country's western Sumatra island later, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.
Economic Pulse
Wholesale prices were flat in July, below expectations for 0.2% increase
Wholesale costs for goods and services were flat in July, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported Thursday in the latest positive sign for inflation.
Data breach notices have already blown past last year’s total — and AI is playing a growing role
Even as companies devote more resources to cybersecurity, the number of reported data breaches involving consumers’ personal data is on pace to surpass last year’s record.
Quick Takes
Hornets getting Dennis Schroder in trade with Cavaliers. The Charlotte Hornets are acquiring veteran point guard Dennis Schroder and cash from the Cleveland Cavaliers for guard Tre Mann, according to a person close to the situation.
Walker’s 10th-inning 3-run blast lifts the Astros past the Mariners 10-7. Christian Walker’s three-run home run with two outs in the 10th inning lifted the Houston Astros to a 10-7 win over the Seattle Mariners on Friday night.
Eminem's ex-wife Kimberley Anne Mathers is being held in jail in Mount Clemens, Michigan, after her bond was revoked, and October court dates have been set in three pending cases.
Matthew McConaughey teases political ambitions after meeting the Pope. While in Italy earlier this month, the “Rivals of Amziah King” actor greeted Pope Leo XIV during the pontiff’s weekly general audience with the public at St. Peter’s Basilica in Vatican City.
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