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Another Starbucks Customer Alleges Burns Suffered From Defective Cup

LOS ANGELES (CNS) – Another Starbucks customer filed court papers today alleging she suffered severe burns resulting from a defective hot beverage cup at a store in Cerritos. Ana Alvidrez’s still unofficial Los Angeles Superior Court lawsuit alleges negligence, negligent hiring as well as premises liability, strict liability and negligent products liability. She seeks unspecified

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Appeals court deals biggest setback yet to Trump DOJ’s demands for confidential voter roll data

By Tierney Sneed, CNN (CNN) — A federal appeals court on Wednesday rejected demands by the Justice Department that Michigan turn over non-public information in their voter registration files, in the biggest setback yet to the Trump administration’s attempt to obtain and audit unredacted voter rolls from states across the country. The 6th US Circuit

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George W. Bush Fast Facts

CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at the life of George W. Bush, the 43rd president of the United States. Personal Birth date: July 6, 1946 Birth place: New Haven, Connecticut Birth name: George Walker Bush Father: George Herbert Walker Bush, 41st President of the United States Mother: Barbara (Pierce) Bush Marriage: Laura

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Dalai Lama Fast Facts

CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here is a look at the life of his Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama, Tenzin Gyatso, Buddhist spiritual leader of the people of Tibet. Personal Birth date: July 6, 1935 Birth place: Taktser, Amdo, Eastern Tibet Birth name: Lhamo Dhondup Father: Choekyong Tsering Mother: Dekyi Tsering Education: Geshe Lharampa Degree

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New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani celebrates with Democratic congressional candidate Darializa Avila Chevalier and organizer Carmen Rojas

House Democrats’ anxiety rises after wins by Mamdani-backed candidates: ‘Are we going to let them take over the party?’

By Sarah Ferris, Ellis Kim, Annie Grayer, CNN (CNN) — Top Democrats insist that they’re unfazed by the party’s forming a “Zohran Mamdani wing,” after the New York City mayor’s stunningly successful primary night. But there is growing angst among many sitting congressional Democrats after Mamdani allies won three primaries, including defeats of incumbent Reps.

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Guantanamo Bay Naval Station Fast Facts

CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at Guantánamo Bay Naval Station and its detention facilities. Facts The base, sometimes referred to as “Gitmo,” is located in southeastern Cuba, on the coast of Guantánamo Bay. The United States has been leasing the 45 square miles that the base sits on since 1903. The base

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Moderate 5.6-Magnitude Earthquake Shakes Northern California; No Immediate Reports of Damage

NORTHERN CALIFORNIA — A moderate earthquake struck a remote area of Northern California on Wednesday morning, rattling communities across the region but causing no immediate reports of significant damage or injuries. According to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), the earthquake had a preliminary magnitude of 5.6 and occurred at approximately 8:10 a.m. Pacific Time. The

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Palm Springs Tramway Offers Free Admission to Active, Retired Troops in July

 PALM SPRINGS (CNS) – The Palm Springs Aerial Tramway will offer active and retired U.S. military personnel free admission throughout the entire month of July. During the tramway’s Military Days promotion, qualifying individuals will receive complimentary tram admission along with a special gift with valid military identification. Spouses of deployed military members, and widows of

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Judge blocks Trump admin. from getting medical records of minors who received gender identity care at NYC hospitals

By Devan Cole, CNN (CNN) — A federal judge has temporarily blocked the Trump administration from obtaining sensitive medical records from healthcare institutions in New York City that provided gender identity care to minors in recent years. The ruling from US District Judge Katherine Polk Failla is a significant blow to the administration’s ongoing nationwide

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Jose Canseco Fast Facts

CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here is a look at the life of former Major League Baseball player Jose Canseco. Personal Birth date: July 2, 1964 Birth place: Havana, Cuba Birth name: Jose Canseco Capas Jr. Father: Jose Canseco Sr. Mother: Barbara Capas Canseco Marriages: Jessica Sekely (1996-2000, divorced); Esther (Haddad) Canseco (1988-1992, divorced) Children:

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Imelda Marcos Fast Facts

CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here is a look at the life of Imelda Marcos, the former first lady of the Philippines. She is the wife of the late Ferdinand Marcos, who ruled the Philippines for 20 years until he was ousted in 1986. Personal Birth date: July 2, 1929 Birth place: Manila, Philippines (some

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Mike Tyson Fast Facts

CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here is a look at the life of former heavyweight world boxing champion Mike Tyson. Personal Birth date: June 30, 1966 Birth place: Brooklyn, New York Birth name: Michael Gerard Tyson Father: Jimmy Kirkpatrick Mother: Lorna Smith Tyson Marriages: Lakiha (Spicer) Tyson (June 6, 2009-present); Monica (Turner) Tyson (April 19,

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Lindsay Lohan Fast Facts

CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at the life of singer and actress Lindsay Lohan. Personal Birth date: July 2, 1986 Birthplace: New York, New York Birth name: Lindsay Dee Lohan Father: Michael Lohan, ex-Wall Street trader Mother: Dina (Sullivan) Lohan, television personality, actress and manager Marriage: Bader Shammas (2022-present) Children: Luai Other

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Thick plumes of smoke rise from an oil refinery on the outskirts of Moscow following a Ukrainian drone attack on June 18

Russia is still inching forward in eastern Ukraine, but experts say claims of progress are exaggerated

By Daria Tarasova-Markina, Lauren Kent, CNN Kyiv, Ukraine (CNN) — Russia is still inching forward in eastern Ukraine’s Donetsk region, where it has concentrated the bulk of its troops, as it continues efforts to encircle the key “fortress belt” city of Kostyantynivka and the city of Lyman. But outside experts and Ukrainian soldiers who spoke

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