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Aug 3 (Reuters) - Two deaths have been identified as part of a cyclosporiasis outbreak affecting Michigan, the state's health department said on Monday. Both individuals had significant underlying health conditions that may have been impacted by cyclosporiasis and dehydration, according to medical records. No additional information will be provided on these two cases, the department said. Cyclosporiasis is generally not a life-threatening illness. Death resulting from cyclosporiasis is uncommon in the United States. Cases of the intestinal infection caused by the cyclospora parasite, which can cause diarrhea, nausea and other gastrointestinal symptoms, have risen steadily across the United States in recent months, according to U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Michigan health officials reported 11,234 cases linked to an outbreak of cyclosporiasis, an increase of 461 cases since its last update on Friday. The outbreak in Michigan has resulted in 193 hospitalizations, as of July 30, the state health department's latest update said. Nationwide, the CDC has recorded 6,707 laboratory-confirmed cases of cyclosporiasis as of July 28, with more than 11,500 additional suspected cases still awaiting confirmation or further investigation. The Department of Health and Human Services did not immediately respond to Reuters request for comment.

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RFK Jr. Takes on CNN

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Mark Davis examines the latest developments in Iran and the Trump administration’s approach to negotiations. The episode explores the risks and benefits of pausing aggressive tactics while pursuing a possible diplomatic solution. Davis also discusses how foreign policy, economic concerns, and public sentiment intersect in the debate over achieving a non-nuclear Iran and greater stability.

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TWIN FALLS, Idaho (AP) — Investigators are trying to determine what led a 24-year-old man to open fire at an Idaho fast-food restaurant over the weekend, in an attack that left three people dead and seven others wounded before authorities say he killed himself. Police Chief Matthew Hicks said Sunday that investigators are confident that the gunman, identified as Chad Williams, acted alone in the shooting Saturday at an In-N-Out Burger in Twin Falls. Hicks says an off-duty state trooper and a civilian fired on the attacker and diverted him from the restaurant. He also says Williams’ family is cooperating fully with the investigation.

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WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal judge has ruled that the Department of Homeland Security can proceed with building a border wall through a levee system in a small Texas town. This decision supports the Trump administration’s efforts to construct a $46 billion wall along the U.S.-Mexico border. The town of Presidio, with about 3,200 residents, argued the wall could cause flooding and that legal procedures were not followed. DHS has waived many regulations to speed up construction, and claims it has the authority to bypass the rules. The town’s development district said Monday it was “very disappointed that the court will allow this potentially disastrous construction to continue” but that it remains "committed to protecting the Big Bend area and those who rely on the threatened levees.”

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“Today” show host Savannah Guthrie said her family was “desperate” and “begging for help" in the disappearance of her mother. The emotional plea Saturday on her Instagram account came a day after authorities released an early ransom note in the investigation into the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie. A second note that was also released Friday said Guthrie died shortly after she was kidnapped and “is buried in nature now.” Both notes initially were sent to a Tucson television station days after Guthrie's 84-year-old mother, Nancy Guthrie, went missing from her home outside Tucson on Feb. 1. Authorities have not said whether Nancy Guthrie is still alive.

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WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump says newly planned talks with Tehran are the “last chance” for Iran to forge a deal and avoid an escalation of U.S. strikes on the country. Trump speaking Monday at the Oval Office said he expects negotiations that will reopen the Strait of Hormuz and create a pathway for Iran to address United States’ concerns about it’s nuclear program will begin in the next day or two. The Republican president says, “The first phase is the opening of the straits. The second phase will be the denuclearization.” Trump says that ”will take a little while.”

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We get philosophical today about a phenomenon that always stops us in our tracks: elderly couples dying just days apart. Is it God calling them home together, or the simply death caused by extreme grief? Science calls it "broken heart syndrome"—a real condition triggered by intense emotional loss . But we've all heard the stories: the couple married 60 years, and within 72 hours of one passing, the other follows. It's heartbreaking, it's mysterious, and it makes you wonder about the power of love.

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At the inaugural Women's Pro Baseball League game, Martha Reeves, 85-year-old Motown legend delivered a performance of the Star-Spangled Banner so painfully off-key she had fans and players alike fighting grimaces and bouts of laughter.

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Michigan has joined Minnesota in reporting cyberattacks on water systems but an official said all were operating “safely.” Earlier this week, authorities said cyberattacks targeted over 30 water systems in Minnesota. The source of the attacks is being investigated, but they came amid warnings that Iranian hackers have been focused on such systems. Minnesota IT Services said Thursday that the investigation into the attacks that happened on Sunday and Monday was continuing, and that state officials had not identified who was behind them. There were no reports that residents had been impacted by the attacks.

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WASHINGTON (AP) — Key senators have unveiled a short-term spending bill to avoid a government shutdown during the middle of campaign season. The bill unveiled Sunday would keep federal agencies funded past the midterm elections, through Dec. 11. The Senate is likely to vote on the measure before leaving Washington at the end of the week for its traditional August recess. Many lawmakers want to spend the coming weeks shoring up their reelection prospects rather than working in the nation’s capital. By extending government funding now, lawmakers can use the ensuing months to work out their differences on funding for the full year.

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SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) — Light winds and lower temperatures are in the forecast to help firefighters with wildfires in eastern Washington state that have forced the evacuation of 60,000 people in the Spokane area. The fires have destroyed at least 600 homes, businesses and other structures. The fires have burned more than 12.5 square miles around Spokane, the second largest city in Washington, and officials said Sunday that 390 square miles have burned across the state. They’ve been among dozens of fires across the Western U.S. No deaths have yet been reported from the fires in the Spokane area.

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WASHINGTON (AP) — Ohio Rep. Marcy Kaptur is being treated for non-life threatening injuries after a car accident in Toledo. Her office said Kaptur, who's 80, was a passenger in a vehicle headed to a church service Sunday “when the car she was traveling in was struck." Her office said the congresswoman is active, alert and “looks forward to returning to a full schedule soon." The House is on its summer recess, so she was not expected in Washington this week.

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WASHINGTON (AP) — The Justice Department has moved to dismiss a criminal case charging a former Olympian with deliberately damaging the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. Government lawyers said in a 20-page court filing Friday evening that information provided since the indictment of David Hearn shows that the damage was the result of a “flawed installation by the contractor” as well as “the rush to complete the project prior to events associated with the America 250 celebration in the weeks surrounding Independence Day 2026.” Hearn’s lawyers say the case against him should never have been brought.

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Dr. Sebastian Gorka explains how President Donald Trump's second administration focuses on economic nationalism, deregulation, and transactional diplomacy, highlighting achievements in trade adjustments, deficit reduction initiatives, and foreign ceasefires.

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I.D.’s For Grocery Stores But Not To vote?!

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Posting on Truth Social Monday morning, President Donald Trump gave an update on negotiations with Iran to end the conflict. "Iranian Leadership is unbelievably duplicitous! They ask for a meeting, some would say “beg,” talks begin, with more scheduled in the immediate future, and they say, openly and proudly, that they’re not having any discussions, that nothing is being talked about, and they’re only dealing with “Oman.” They then go on to give their usual blather in saying, the Strait of Hormuz will be operated powerfully by them, when it is already completely controlled by the United States Navy and our “Blockade” or, as some say, “The United States Wall of Steel!” Nothing gets through to Iran, unless we want it to, and nothing will get through, unless a Deal, or Total Surrender, is accomplished. Whether Iran wants to admit it or not, we are, in fact, talking of a solution to a problem that they have caused, for decades. It is very simple, IRAN WILL NEVER HAVE A NUCLEAR WEAPON! Thank you for your attention to this matter. President DONALD J. TRUMP."

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Democrats who once cheered the socialist are now stunned as the reality of government-run stores and radical policies sinks in.

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A devoted couple married 60 years dies just three days apart. Their story raises the question of whether we can will ourselves to die of a broken heart—or whether the timing of death remains solely in God’s domain, a final reward for faithful servants who are called home together for eternity.

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In a shocking expose, a leading mental health organization is pushing divisive and radical ideologies on its members, leaving many questioning the true purpose of their work. This episode delves into the disturbing practices of the American Psychological Association, where professionals are being taught to use cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavioral therapy to advance DEI and combat racism. But is this really what mental health professionals should be focusing on? The speaker is joined by Adam Gillette, President of Accuracy in Media, who shares his organization's findings on the APA's annual conference. The conference featured a rally-like atmosphere where attendees were encouraged to use language that promotes anti-racism and anti-colonialism. Adam explains how this kind of language is not only divisive but also damaging to mental health professionals and their patients. He also highlights the alarming lack of focus on actual mental health issues and the emphasis on promoting DEI and anti-racism instead. The conversation touches on the worrying trend of DEI being pushed in various institutions, including schools, universities, and even the Department of Justice. Adam shares his concerns about the impact of this ideology on society and the need for conservatives to fight back. He also discusses the importance of holding institutions accountable and the need for states to enact laws that prohibit the promotion of identity politics in education. If you're concerned about the state of our mental health system and the ideologies being pushed on our children, tune in to this episode to hear the full conversation and learn more about the disturbing practices of the American Psychological Association. Follow Carl Jackson: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/carljacksonradio X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/carljacksonshow Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecarljacksonshow Website: http://www.TheCarlJacksonShow.com Store: https://CarlJacksonStore.com

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