At the Edge of Empire by Edward Wong — from patriotic idealism to disillusionment
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CBS News - Top stories
How other countries mark independence from Britain
America isn't the only country that celebrates independence from Britain.United Kingdom -
Financial Times - Business
Ukraine withdraws from parts of Chasiv Yar as Russia advances
Pullout highlights challenge facing Kyiv as Russian offensive intensifies and US military aid has been slow to arriveUkraine -
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Biden rejects calls to withdraw from 2024 race
Politicians in Congress working to keep their competitive seats in the 2024 elections are worried about the effect of President Biden's poor debate performance and the backlash that followed. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane ...Joe Biden -
The Hill - Politics
Democrats in competitive House races break from Biden
Several Democrats running in competitive House districts this cycle are breaking from President Biden, underscoring growing concerns that the incumbent could be a down-ballot liability following his rocky debate performance in Atlanta last week. ...Joe Biden -
BBC News - Top stories
SNP loses 'damaging' 38 seats so far as final result delayed
The first minister says his party has "soul searching" to do after a series of losses to Labour. -
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The big winners and losers on election night
From ousted ministers to insurgent smaller parties, here is who is commiserating and who is celebrating. -
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ESPN - Sports
How impressive Switzerland emerged from disarray
At the start of 2024, results and morale were so bad that Switzerland nearly fired their coach. -
BBC News - Top stories
Keir Starmer: From indie kid to prime minister
His route to No 10 has been one of twists and turns, from lively student days, decades in law to a late career change. -
The New York Times - World
Five Takeaways From the U.K. General Election
The Labour Party won a resounding victory over the Conservatives, but smaller parties, including the populist Reform, did better than expected.United Kingdom -
The Wall Street Journal - World
'Blue Ruin' Review: From London to Lockdown
Hari Kunzru’s latest follows a struggling former art student whose past and present collide after a chance encounter during the pandemic. -
ESPN - Sports
Mariners' Griggs resigns from front-office role
Catie Griggs has resigned as president of business operations for the Seattle Mariners, the team announced Friday. -
The New York Times - Top stories
Four Takeaways From Biden’s ABC Interview With George Stephanopoulos
In his first television interview since the debate, President Biden tried to reassure supporters, but he spent much of the interview resisting questions about his capabilities.Joe Biden -
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Exclusive discounts from CBS Mornings Deals
On this edition of CBS Mornings Deals, Adriane Kiss 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 ... -
The New York Times - World
4 Takeaways From Iran’s Presidential Runoff
The victory of the reformist candidate, Masoud Pezeshkian, is expected to bring change, but to what extent is still an open question.Iran -
BBC News - Top stories
Highlights: Netherlands come from behind to beat Turkey
Watch highlights as Netherlands come from behind to beat Turkey 2-1 in Berlin to set up a Euro 2024 semi-final against England.Turkey -
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Biden campaign scrambles to mitigate damage from debate
President Biden Saturday took part in a meeting with campaign co-chairs as his team remained consumed with damage control from last week's debate. This comes as a fifth Democratic House member called for Mr. Biden to end his 2024 run. Natalie ...Joe Biden -
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From hot dogs to Uncle Sam: Fourth of July celebrations from around the country
Photos from across the country of Fourth of July events and parades marking 248 years since the Declaration of Independence. -
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Chinese migrants deported on first large flight from U.S. since 2018
A group of migrants were deported to China over the weekend on the first large charter flight there since 2018, the Department of Homeland Security said. -
The Guardian - World
‘Please send help’: Caribbean reels from Hurricane Beryl devastation
Homes flattened, apocalyptic scenes and at least four dead as St Vincent and the Grenadines and Grenada try to recover. This should have been a week of celebration in the Caribbean country of St Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG). The annual Vincy ... -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
World No. 8 Patrick Cantlay withdraws from John Deere Classic
Cantlay was scheduled to make his tournament debut this week in Silvis, Illinois. -
The Guardian - World
Everton sign forward Iliman Ndiaye from Marseille for £16.9m
24-year-old scored 14 goals for Sheffield United in 2022-23Sean Dyche hails versatility of his third summer signingIliman Ndiaye has become Everton’s third signing of the summer after completing a €20m (£16.9m) move from Marseille.. The former ... -
The Guardian - World
Bayern Munich agree deal to sign João Palhinha from Fulham for €56m
Portugal international nearly joined club last yearBundesliga side set to pay an initial €51mBayern Munich have agreed to sign the Fulham midfielder João Palhinha in a deal worth up to €56m (£47.4m). Palhinha almost moved to the Allianz Arena last ... -
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From fireworks to food, here's how to save on Fourth of July expenses
According to the National Retail Federation, Americans are expected to spend $9.4 billion on food this Independence Day, with each consumer spending about $90. Here are a few tips to save money. -
The Wall Street Journal - World
French Parties Cooperate to Stop Far Right from Controlling Parliament
A leftist alliance and the party of President Emmanuel Macron withdrew almost all their third-place candidates in an attempt to impede Marine Le Pen’s party.France -
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GameSpot - Tech
The First Descendant's Microtransaction System Prompts Mixed Response From Players
With the launch of The First Descendant, its microtransaction system has garnered mixed reactions from players. The game has also been experiencing some issues and developer Nexon is providing some in-game compensation.. The First Descendant has ... -
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CDK Global faces multiple lawsuits from dealerships crippled by cyberattack
A number of lawsuits claim CDK was negligent in protecting customer data from cybercriminals. -
CBS News - Top stories
Best home appliance deals from the Samsung 4th of July sale
Save big on refrigerators, ovens, washers, dryers and more during Samsung's 4th of July appliance sale. -
ESPN - Sports
From pick 42 to All-Star starter: The rise of Gunnar Henderson
An AL MVP favorite, Henderson might be the best player from a stacked 2019 MLB draft. So how did 29 teams pass on him? -
The Wall Street Journal - World
Biden Moves to Shore Up Support as Democratic Unity Cracks
As the president works to reassure his party and voters, his ABC interview will air in full Friday night.Joe Biden -
The Wall Street Journal - World
Saks Owner to Buy Neiman Marcus, With Help From Amazon
Retail rivals strike a $2.65 billion merger as they seek to gain scale against luxury brands. -
The Hill - Politics
Second House Democrat calls for Biden to withdraw from presidential race
Rep. Raúl Grijalva (D-Ariz.) is calling on President Biden to withdraw from the 2024 race, becoming the second sitting Democratic lawmaker to publicly urge the incumbent to step aside after his lackluster performance in last week’s debate. ...Joe Biden -
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Iconic Texas painting saved from Goodwill sells for over $100,000
The same family owned the painting for a century, not realizing the artist was a Texas titan. -
ABC News - World
Mexico evacuates sea turtle eggs from beaches as Hurricane Beryl approaches
Stung by past failures to prepare for hurricanes, the Mexican government is evacuating even sea turtle eggs from beaches ahead of Hurricane Beryl -
NBC News - Politics
President Biden insists he will not drop out, despite pressure from Democrats
The White House is doing new damage control after President Biden's much-critizied debate performance, with Mr. Biden saying "no one is pushing me out." But The New York Times reported that Mr. Biden told an ally he was weighing whether to drop ...Joe Biden -
Financial Times - World
Food from outside EU enters Britain unchecked, customs agents warn
Inland border facility beset by delays and communication issues as it struggles to implement post-Brexit regimeEuropean Union -
Financial Times - World
The best moments of the 2024 UK election campaign
The events, photos and gaffes that defined the past six weeksUnited Kingdom -
Financial Times - World
How France’s far right built a national movement from the grassroots
Old school retail politics have helped bring Marine Le Pen’s Rassemblement National to the brink of political power -
ABC News - World
Ukraine’s army retreats from positions as Russia gets closer to strategic town
A spokesperson for Ukraine’s military said its army has retreated from a neighborhood in the outskirts of Chasiv Yar, a strategically important town in the eastern Donetsk region which has been reduced to rubble under a months-long Russian assaultUkraine