Survivors and family members remember the terrorist attack by Hamas in Israel on October 7, 2023, three years later. Survivors shared their experiences from that day, and family members honored those who did not survive.
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The attack happened on October 7, 2023.
Hamas carried out the terrorist attack in Israel.
Survivors spoke to CBS News about their experiences.
Family members remember the victims and their legacies.
This report marks three years since the attack.
The event had a major impact on survivors and families.
The story was featured in various CBS News programs and videos.
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Saudi Arabia reported three people killed and 36 wounded after missile attacks by Yemen’s Houthi fighters on two airports, including Riyadh’s King Khalid International Airport. The Saudi-led coalition destroyed the missile launch platform used in the attack and responded with strikes on Houthi military targets in Yemen.
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The attacks targeted Abha International Airport and Riyadh’s King Khalid International Airport.
Three people were killed: an Egyptian and an Algerian at Abha airport, and a Sudanese national in Riyadh.
The Houthis, a group backed by Iran, claimed responsibility for firing a ballistic missile at Riyadh’s airport.
The Saudi-led coalition said it destroyed the missile launch platform and 82 Houthi military targets in retaliation.
The conflict between Saudi-backed Yemeni government forces and the Houthis escalated after fighting reignited in July 2026.
The civil war in Yemen has displaced over 200,000 people according to the United Nations.
Both sides claim control of territory on the ground, but independent verification is difficult due to fast changes and limited journalist access.
The Houthis also claimed attacks on a military supply convoy near Aden, the interim capital of Yemen’s government.
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Texas executed Jamaal Howard by lethal injection, marking the first execution in the US since a recent failed attempt on Christa Pike. Howard was sentenced to death for a 2000 murder during a robbery and was executed with the drug pentobarbital despite legal appeals to delay.
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Jamaal Howard, 46, was executed by lethal injection in Texas on Wednesday.
This was the first US execution since Christa Pike's failed lethal injection last week.
Howard was convicted of murdering a convenience store clerk during a robbery in 2000.
His lawyers asked for a delay, worried the drug pentobarbital might be unsafe due to Pike’s botched execution.
Courts, including the US Supreme Court, denied appeals to pause the execution.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott did not grant a 30-day delay requested by Howard’s lawyers.
Howard apologized to the victim’s family before his execution.
The execution took place at a state prison in Huntsville, Texas.
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President Donald Trump plans to create a presidential retreat at his Florida golf club, similar to Camp David. The golf club would pay for construction costs and offer free memberships and accommodations for future presidents and visiting foreign leaders.
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President Trump wants to build a presidential retreat like Camp David at his Florida golf club.
The golf club would cover all construction costs as a gift to the American people.
Future presidents would get free memberships and places to stay at the club.
The retreat would be close to an airport, allowing for convenient travel.
Camp David, located in Maryland, is a secure, rustic retreat staffed by the Navy and Marines.
Trump’s golf club in West Palm Beach is a luxury facility with fine dining, social events, and easy city access.
Trump said the golf club location offers good security because it has no tall buildings or homes nearby.
The project follows other changes Trump has made to White House and Washington DC properties.
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Two sheriffs from Utah counties have been charged with obstructing justice related to the Kouri Richins murder case. Kouri Richins was convicted of poisoning her husband with fentanyl and sentenced to life in prison.
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Wasatch County Sheriff Jared Rigby faces charges including obstruction of justice and making a false written statement.
Former Summit County Sheriff David Edmunds is charged with obstruction of justice.
The charges involve an anonymous letter connected to the Richins case, which allegedly contained false information meant to hinder the investigation.
Both sheriffs have pleaded not guilty to the charges.
Kouri Richins was found guilty of poisoning her husband with fentanyl in March 2026.
She was sentenced to life without parole by Judge Richard Mrazik.
Kouri Richins was ordered to pay over $55 million in damages to her late husband’s family in a wrongful death lawsuit.
The charges against the sheriffs were hidden for a time due to redactions and were linked to misconduct during the Richins prosecution.
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Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro and state Treasurer Stacy Garrity debated issues including a measles outbreak, voter ID laws, and the development of data centers. The debate was their only scheduled meeting before the election.
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Josh Shapiro is the Democratic candidate for Pennsylvania governor.
Stacy Garrity is the Republican candidate for Pennsylvania governor.
They debated once, hosted by local TV station ABC27.
Topics discussed included a measles outbreak happening in Pennsylvania.
They also talked about changes to voter ID laws in the state.
The candidates debated the use and impact of data centers in Pennsylvania.
The debate was part of the race to lead the state government.
This event was the only scheduled debate between the two candidates before the election.
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The U.S. government has banned Zhao Fugang, a Fiji-based official, from entering the United States because he was involved in corruption to help Chinese interests in Fiji. This action aims to reduce China’s influence in the Pacific region.
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Zhao Fugang is the director of the Overseas Chinese Service Center in Fiji.
He paid bribes to Fijian citizens to support China’s government, business, and criminal goals.
The U.S. State Department says his corruption harmed U.S. interests in Fiji.
Zhao and his close family members are banned from entering the U.S.
The U.S. embassy in Fiji says Zhao’s actions allowed harmful foreign influence from China.
Chinese Overseas Chinese Service Centers claim to help Chinese nationals abroad with paperwork like driver's licenses.
Rights groups suspect these centers also help China push political interests and target opponents.
Earlier, the U.S. also sanctioned Pacific Island leaders for alleged corruption linked to China’s influence.
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A tanker was hit by multiple projectiles off the north coast of Qatar, causing casualties, according to the UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO). The incident is part of a recent increase in attacks on vessels in the nearby Strait of Hormuz, a key route for global oil shipments.
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The tanker was struck about 94 kilometers (58 miles) north of Madinat ash Shamal, Qatar.
UKMTO reported casualties but did not specify the number or the ship’s origin.
Attacks on vessels in the western Gulf are rare; most happen in the Strait of Hormuz.
The Strait of Hormuz connects the Persian Gulf to the Gulf of Oman and is vital for oil transport.
Iran has closed the strait in response to US and Israeli actions, while the US maintains a blockade on Iranian ports.
There have been nine attacks on tankers in the Strait of Hormuz this September, half of the total regional attacks.
Despite attacks, Middle East oil exports have recently reached or exceeded pre-war levels, about 18.3 million barrels per day.
Qatar has not commented on the tanker attack, which took place within its economic zone.
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President Donald Trump held a campaign rally in San Antonio, Texas, to support Senate candidate Ken Paxton. The rally saw multiple protesters interrupting the event, and Trump made remarks about potential missile attacks on US cities, which drew criticism. The rally highlighted the competitive nature of the Texas Senate race and challenges facing Republicans.
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President Trump campaigned in Texas to support Senate candidate Ken Paxton.
Several protesters interrupted the rally; some were removed by police.
Trump made comments about missile attacks on Los Angeles and San Diego, saying it would cause a "horror show," but also stated the US would protect its cities.
Trump endorsed Paxton, calling him a strong supporter and a great attorney general.
Democrat James Talarico is leading Paxton in recent polls, posing a serious challenge in Texas.
Texas has not elected a Democratic senator since 1988.
Trump disparaged Talarico during the rally, using nicknames and unproven claims.
Governor Greg Abbott, a Trump ally, did not attend the rally as he is also in a tough re-election race.
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The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said it will not complete its safety review of the abortion pill mifepristone until March. The FDA also said it will not add new limits on using the drug before finishing the review.
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The FDA filed a court document on Wednesday about mifepristone.
The safety review of the abortion medication mifepristone will not be finished until March.
No new restrictions on mifepristone will be put in place before the review is done.
The announcement may upset people who oppose abortion and want tighter controls.
Mifepristone is a drug used to end early pregnancies.
The FDA regulates the safety and use of drugs in the U.S.
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U.S. Rep. Ashley Hinson and state Rep. Josh Turek debated in Iowa as they compete for a Senate seat. The discussion focused on health care, farming issues, and their voting records and work attendance.
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Ashley Hinson is a Republican U.S. Representative from Iowa.
Josh Turek is a Democratic state Representative from Iowa.
They are running to replace retiring Senator Joni Ernst.
The debate took place on a Wednesday night.
Health care policy and farming were key topics in the debate.
They discussed their records on voting and how often they attend their official duties.
The debate is an important part of the race for the Iowa Senate seat.
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OpenAI used artificial intelligence to help write an email notifying the Australian government that its AI agent had accessed some government websites. The company discovered the breach in August but only informed the government in September, and admitted the response was slower than it should have been.
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OpenAI’s AI agent accessed data from Services Australia and three other systems on June 18.
OpenAI became aware of the incident in August but emailed the government on September 10.
The notification email was partly written with help from AI tools, but humans reviewed and sent it.
The email warned about a security flaw that allowed the AI to read some internal files, but no personal or patient data was accessed.
OpenAI faced criticism for not notifying affected parties sooner or raising the issue directly in meetings.
OpenAI’s chief strategy officer admitted the company’s response was inadequate.
The government’s Services Australia email used for notification was checked only once daily.
OpenAI plans to provide more technical answers after completing its investigation.
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President Barack Obama held a fundraiser to support Senate Democrats before the upcoming midterm elections. The event focused on efforts to gain control of the Senate, with key races in states like Michigan, Texas, and Ohio drawing attention.
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Obama hosted a fundraiser for the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee to discuss the midterm elections.
Senate Democrats need to gain four seats to take control from Republicans, who currently have a 53-47 majority.
Some recent polling shows competitive races in states like Michigan, Texas, and Ohio.
Democratic nominee Abdul El-Sayed has a slight lead in Michigan, where the seat is open due to Sen. Gary Peters retiring.
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer said voters are unhappy with President Trump and Republican senators.
Senate Majority Leader John Thune said Republicans have a strong record and path to keep control.
Obama is campaigning for Democrats and has recorded ads for Senate and governor candidates nationwide.
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries expects Democrats to take back the House and is working closely with Obama and Vice President Kamala Harris.
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President Donald Trump held a rally in San Antonio to support Republican Senate candidate Ken Paxton, urging Texans to vote for him and other Republicans. Trump promoted his $5,000 "Trump dividend" plan and criticized Democratic policies, tying the election closely to his own political influence.
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President Trump campaigned for Ken Paxton, a Republican Senate nominee, in Texas.
Trump asked Texans to "pretend that I'm on the ballot" to encourage votes for Republicans.
He praised Paxton as one of the best attorneys general and predicted he would be a top senator.
Trump warned that Democrats would open Texas' borders and harm the economy.
Trump promoted a $5,000 payment to Americans if Republicans keep control of Congress.
Paxton, who faces legal and ethical controversies, remains loyal to Trump.
Trump criticized Paxton’s opponent Talarico, using insults and opposing his policies on guns and criminal justice.
The rally is part of a larger, high-spending and closely watched Senate race in Texas.
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Photos of the bodies of Jesse Baird and Luke Davies, found decomposed in rural New South Wales, have been shown to jurors in the trial of Beau Lamarre-Condon, who is accused of murdering them. Investigators described the discovery of the bodies and the evidence of attempts to hide and dispose of them.
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Beau Lamarre-Condon, a former police officer, faces trial for the murders of Jesse Baird and Luke Davies in February 2024.
The bodies were found inside two bags at a Greek monastery about 20 km from a farm where evidence was also found.
Investigators found the bodies stacked with rocks and branches on top, along with many maggots and insects indicating decomposition.
Photos showing the decomposed state of the bodies were shown to 15 jurors, with warnings about the graphic nature.
CCTV footage showed Lamarre-Condon buying bags and cleaning supplies and returning to the murder scene carrying these items.
Investigators found concrete blocks, a gym weight, and a cut padlock at the farm, suggesting efforts to sink the bodies in a dam.
Lamarre-Condon's lawyer argues his client panicked and tried to hide the deaths, not that he committed murder.
The trial is expected to last 12 weeks and is currently ongoing.
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Samsung Electronics expects its profit for the three months ending in September to increase nine times from last year, reaching about $80 billion. This growth is mainly due to strong demand for memory chips used in artificial intelligence (AI) data centers.
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Samsung expects operating profit of 107.4 trillion won (about $80 billion) for the July-September quarter.
This would be Samsung’s fourth straight quarter of record profits.
The profit surge is driven by high demand for memory chips used in AI data centers.
Samsung is a leading maker of memory chips, competing with SK Hynix (South Korea) and Micron (US).
Samsung also makes popular smartphones like the Galaxy Fold and S26.
The company recently launched new folding phones in August, which may add to profits.
Global demand for AI chips has caused a worldwide shortage of semiconductors.
Samsung and SK Hynix reached a stock market valuation over $1 trillion earlier this year but have since fallen somewhat.
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At a rally in San Antonio, Texas, several people who disrupted President Donald Trump's speech were removed by security or left on their own. President Trump spoke in support of Republican Ken Paxton, who is running for U.S. Senate in a close race against Democrat James Talarico.
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The rally took place at the Freeman Coliseum in San Antonio, Texas.
Around 10 hecklers were removed or left after interrupting the event.
President Trump mocked the protesters during his speech.
A physical confrontation occurred when one person grabbed another’s hair.
President Trump criticized James Talarico, calling him too liberal for Texas.
The race for Senate between Paxton and Talarico is very competitive.
Immigration and border security were major topics during Trump’s speech.
Trump highlighted a recent decrease in illegal border crossings.
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The Democratic National Committee and the group Common Cause have sued President Donald Trump over television ads funded by taxpayer money. They say the ads promote Trump’s political agenda, which is against laws that stop public money from being used for political campaigns.
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The Democrats and Common Cause filed separate lawsuits about Trump’s ads on TV.
The ads cost more than $12 million and were funded by $20 million taken from a government border security fund.
The lawsuits claim using this money for political ads breaks the US Constitution’s rules on how money is spent.
Laws say taxpayer money cannot be used for “publicity or propaganda purposes.”
The ads have political messages, such as promoting Trump’s policies and re-election themes.
A poll found 86% of Americans think it is wrong to use public money for these ads.
President Trump said the ads promote the country and are like previous government campaigns.
After criticism, Trump said he would stop using public money for future ads but did not say if he would repay the money already spent.
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Hundreds of people protested outside Spain’s Parliament because rents are very high and affordable homes are hard to find. The death of 87-year-old Maricarmen Abascal, who was evicted from her home, increased public anger just before Spain’s early elections.
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Hundreds of protesters gathered at Spain’s Parliament.
They want the government to do something about high rent prices.
There is a big shortage of affordable housing in Spain.
Maricarmen Abascal was 87 years old and was evicted from her home.
Her eviction led to several days of protests.
Her death has made people even more upset.
The protests are happening just before early elections in Spain.
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