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The battle over Stars and Stripes -- The newspaper for the American military has long taken pride in its editorial independence. But under the Trump administration, restrictions have been imposed, and the Pentagon's chief spokesman has vowed to rid the paper of "woke distractions."

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Trump touts American "golden age," attacks communism in July 4th speech -- In a speech delayed by a two-hour evacuation of the National Mall due to severe weather, President Trump mixed politics with history.

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Rep. Nancy Pelosi's husband suspected in California hit-and-run -- Paul Pelosi, the husband of former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, is suspected of crashing into a parked car and driving away from the scene Friday afternoon in Northern California

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Live - Massive funeral for slain supreme leader enters second day - The dayslong funeral for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed in February by U.S.-Israeli strikes, has been marked by chants for revenge. updated 29M ago

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Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce married in ceremony officiated by Adam Sandler -- Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce were married as they celebrated their wedding with hundreds of guests Friday at Madison Square Garden in New York City.

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Joey Chestnut wins Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest, Miki Sudo is women's champion -- Reigning champion Joey Chestnut ate 66 hot dogs and buns to win the 2026 Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest while Miki Sudo ate 38 3/4 to win the women's competition.

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Latest CBS News Videos - Steve Kroft on reporting for Stars and Stripes in Vietnam - In this web exclusive, former "60 Minutes" correspondent Steve Kroft talks with CBS News national security correspondent David Martin about his start in journalism as a reporter for Stars and Stripes, the Pentagon's newspaper for members of the military, and how his early days covering the war in Vietnam influenced his career at CBS. 0M ago - 8:46

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The battle over Stars and Stripes -- Stars and Stripes, the newspaper for the American military, is part of the Department of Defense, but has long taken pride in its editorial independence. Under the Trump administration, however, the Pentagon's chief spokesman has vowed to rid the paper of "woke distractions," and the deputy secretary of defense has imposed restrictions on what it can publish (including banning news stories by the Associated Press). CBS News national defense correspondent David Martin reports on fears that a source of independent news for the military could be turned into what the paper's former ombudsman (who was fired after writing a column critical of Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth) calls "a public affairs propaganda machine."

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Celebrating the Fourth -- This weekend, our nation's 250th birthday was marked with parades, fireworks, and commemorations of all shapes and sizes, from sea to shining sea. Correspondent Lee Cowan explores the many ways in which, despite its differences, the United States remains united in its celebration of the ideals of America.

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Trump speaks at Freedom 250 event -- President Trump spoke in Washington, D.C., at the "Salute to America" Freedom 250 event on the Fourth of July. He highlighted veterans, the Artemis II crew, an early version of the American flag and more in his speech.

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Punch Brothers' "Song of the Water Kelpie (unsung)" -- Bluegrass band Punch Brothers was formed by mandolinist Chris Thile in 2006. Their upcoming all-instrumental album, "The Unsung Adventures of Punch Brothers," will be released on July 24. Here's Punch Brothers performing "Song of the Water Kelpie (unsung)."

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8 people, including 4 children, injured in July 4th shooting -- A 21-year-old woman is in critical condition, and 4 of the injured are children between the ages of 6 and 14, according to he police.

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Pope Leo spends July 4th at migrant cemetery in Italy, meets with U.S. ambassador -- After the pope's visit to the Sicilian island of Lampedusa, the U.S. Embassy said the ambassador to the Holy See gave Leo a commemorative baseball, an apple pie and a U.S. World Cup jersey.

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Heat and severe storms damper July 4th celebrations, leave thousands without power -- While millions of Americans across the Northeast experienced record-setting temperatures, thunderstorms in the Midwest downed trees, ruptured power lines and made transportation treacherous.

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DNA technology leads to identification of Revolutionary War soldier -- The remains of a Revolutionary War soldier were identified as a young man from Maryland just before America's 250th anniversary.

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Serena Williams withdraws from Wimbledon doubles match with sister Venus -- Serena Williams cited a knee injury behind her decision to withdraw from a doubles match at Wimbledon.

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Weather woes impact July 4th celebrations as National Mall briefly evacuated -- Americans celebrated 250 years of independence this Fourth of July, although severe weather put a damper on the proceedings in several parts of the country.

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6 presidential speeches that shaped American history -- These six presidential speeches are some that have most reverberated through the ages, and whose impacts are still felt today. -- Jul 4

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Trump warns of "communist menace" in speech at Mount Rushmore -- The president kicked off America's 250th anniversary celebrations with a speech at Mount Rushmore where he warned of a resurgence in communism. -- Jul 4

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Family-owned company prepares to put on the largest fireworks display in history -- When the sun goes down on Independence Day, the skies of Washington, D.C., are expected to fill with a record-setting 850,000 individual fireworks for a 40-minute spectacle like no one has seen before. -- Jul 4

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After 10 years, one man's mission to preserve WWII veterans' legacy continues -- Rishi Sharma started his journey 10 years ago by driving around his Southern California neighborhood to record interviews with veterans and later expanded his outreach. -- Jul 3

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Trump announces pardons for pollution violators prosecuted for "fixing their car" -- CBS News previously reported President Trump was weighing pardons of a slate of people convicted of emissions and clean air-related violations. -- Jul 3

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More than 100,000 fireworks recalled ahead of July 4 -- Federal safety regulators are urging consumers to stop using the recalled fireworks and return them for a full refund. -- Jul 3

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How to save money on air conditioning as electric bills climb -- As Americans endure another bout of extreme heat, experts say small thermostat adjustments and other energy-saving steps can help reduce soaring cooling costs. -- Jul 3

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Inside the security operations for July Fourth celebrations in D.C. -- The Fourth of July celebrations in Washington, D.C., are deemed a "national special security event," which is the highest possible designation. -- Jul 3

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