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Erica Schwartz has been confirmed as the new director of the CDC, marking the agency's first permanent leader in a year. The confirmation follows her nomination hearing on July 15.

A pastor from St James Freewill United American Baptist Church in Winter Haven, Fla., is accused of having sex with a 14-year-old boy and failing to disclose an HIV diagnosis. The incident involves allegations of inappropriate conduct and health-related non-disclosure.

A mass shooting occurred in Caswell County, North Carolina, resulting in multiple fatalities, as reported by officials. Investigators are responding to the scene.

A teenager dressed as a clown was detained in Illinois in connection with a homicide case, as reported by the East St. Louis Police Department.

Glenn Youngkin has launched a group focused on education policy. Education was a central issue in his 2021 campaign for governor of Virginia.

Celebrity blogger and podcaster Perez Hilton was hospitalized after reports he livestreamed self-harm on TikTok. Police responded to his Miami-area home, and a Miami-Dade sheriff’s office statement confirmed the individual was 'safely recovered' and taken to the hospital.

Abdul El-Sayed, a progressive candidate in the Democratic primary for U.S. Senate in Michigan, spoke at an election night event in Detroit. The article also mentions a title referencing 'Left wins big in Midwest' and 'Perez Hilton is hospitalized,' but these details are not elaborated in the provided content.

The Keurig K-Supreme coffee maker, priced under $90 for a limited time, uses MultiStream brewing technology and offers four cup-size options.

British Prime Minister Andy Burnham is considering an inquiry into Epstein. The article notes Burnham's presence in London on July 20.

NBC News projects Abdul El-Sayed has won Michigan's Democratic Senate primary over Rep. Haley Stevens. The race was close, with NBC News’ Steve Kornacki analyzing the voting numbers.

Abdul El-Sayed won Michigan's Democratic Senate primary, marking a Midwest victory for the left. He spoke at an election night event in Detroit.

Perez Hilton was hospitalized after reports he livestreamed self-harm, according to sheriff’s officials. The incident occurred in Las Vegas in November.

A progressive activist won the Democratic primary in one of the nation’s biggest House races. William Lawrence, a U.S. House candidate, spoke at a rally with U.S. Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed, U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders, and U.S. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez in Lansing, Mich., on July 19, 2026.

John James wins Michigan’s GOP primary for governor. He will face Jocelyn Benson in the gubernatorial election this fall.

The Trump administration revoked the Brazilian ambassador’s visa amid a diplomatic dispute. Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva was mentioned in the context of the incident.

Kansas voters rejected a GOP-backed measure to directly elect state Supreme Court justices.

Rep. Wesley Bell defeated former Rep. Cori Bush in a Missouri Democratic primary rematch. The article mentions Rep. Wesley Bell speaking at a news conference outside the U.S. Capitol Building on Sept. 9, 2025.

Ty Masterson, Kansas Senate President, has advanced to the general election for governor. He is backed by Trump in the Republican nomination race.

Missouri voters rejected a GOP-led proposal to increase the requirements for passing constitutional amendments. Opponents of the measure spent more on Missouri's airwaves than supporters.

A man was arrested at Trump National Golf Club in California for possessing illegal weapons in his home and car. Marine One helicopters landed at the location on August 4, 2026.