The World Health Organization (WHO) is asking Russia for more information about a reported second suspected case of plague. The WHO wants to know what caused the death if it was not plague.
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The WHO is requesting answers from Russia regarding a possible second plague case.
The inquiry comes after reports of a death suspected to be caused by plague.
The WHO questions what the actual cause of death was if plague is ruled out.
The situation involves concerns about a contagious disease.
The WHO’s demand shows the need for clarity about health risks.
This is part of the WHO’s role to monitor and respond to global health threats.
No confirmed details about the exact cause of death are available yet.
Russia’s response to the WHO’s questions has not been reported.
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Patricia Krenwinkel, a former follower of Charles Manson, was granted parole for the third time after nearly 60 years in prison for her role in the 1969 Tate-LaBianca murders. California Governor Gavin Newsom has previously reversed two parole decisions, but Krenwinkel’s lawyers are urging him to allow this latest parole approval to stand.
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Patricia Krenwinkel was convicted in 1971 for her involvement in the Tate-LaBianca murders, which killed Sharon Tate and others in 1969.
She has spent nearly six decades in prison, longer than any other woman in California.
This is the third time Krenwinkel’s parole has been approved by the California parole board.
Governor Gavin Newsom has reversed her previous parole approvals, citing concerns about her insight into the crime and public safety.
Krenwinkel was 19 when she joined Charles Manson’s group and was considered psychologically abused by him.
She has a clean prison record, completed therapy, earned a college degree, and trained service dogs while incarcerated.
Victims’ families, including Sharon Tate’s sister, oppose her parole.
The parole debate highlights concerns about elderly people serving long prison sentences in the U.S.
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A woman involved in a gang rape case at Cornell University has received threats against her family home, according to her lawyer. The situation is being reported from Ithaca, New York, where the university is located.
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The woman is connected to an alleged gang rape at Cornell University.
Her attorney says she has faced threats targeting her family home.
The report is from Ithaca, New York, where Cornell University is.
The news was shared by CBS News correspondent Lilia Luciano.
No further details about the threats or the case were provided in the report.
The story is part of ongoing coverage about the Cornell case.
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The FBI stopped an 18-year-old named Sheikhdoon Abdullahi Mohamud from carrying out a shooting attack inspired by ISIS at the Mall of America in Minnesota. Authorities intervened before the attack could happen.
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The suspect is 18 years old and named Sheikhdoon Abdullahi Mohamud.
The planned attack was inspired by the terrorist group ISIS.
The target was the Mall of America, a large shopping center in Minnesota.
The FBI discovered the plot and prevented it before it occurred.
Officials have labeled the attack plan as terrorism-related.
The case shows ongoing concerns about domestic terrorism.
No attack actually took place thanks to the FBI's action.
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The United Nations peacekeeping force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) reported that its border post near Israel was hit by small gunfire on Wednesday morning, with no injuries. UNIFIL is investigating the attack as tensions remain high along the Lebanon-Israel border, where the peacekeeping mission is set to end by December 31.
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UNIFIL’s post near Kfar Shouba on the Lebanon-Israel border was targeted by small arms fire.
No UN peacekeepers were hurt in the attack.
UNIFIL was created after Israel’s 1978 invasion of southern Lebanon to monitor Israeli withdrawal.
The mission expanded after the 2006 war between Israel and Hezbollah and has been renewed annually.
UN Security Council decided the UNIFIL mandate will end on December 31, under pressure from the US and Israel.
Israel accuses UNIFIL of not stopping threats from Hezbollah and wants the mission ended.
Lebanon’s Prime Minister warned about the problems that withdrawal might cause without a replacement force.
There have been recent agreements involving disarmament of Hezbollah and Israeli troop withdrawal to reduce violence.
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The USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier strike group is returning to San Diego after a 10-month deployment in the Middle East during the war with Iran. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth praised the crew for their hard work and announced the group will receive the Presidential Unit Citation for their achievements.
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The USS Abraham Lincoln spent 321 days on deployment, the second-longest since the Cold War.
The ship set a record of 265 days without stopping at a port.
The deployment focused on operations related to the war with Iran.
The carrier group flew nearly 3,700 combat missions and dropped about 1.37 million pounds of bombs.
Warships with the carrier launched 450 Tomahawk cruise missiles.
Defense Secretary Hegseth extended the deployment twice, with normal missions usually lasting seven months.
The crew experienced supply problems and mental health challenges, including eight suicide attempts.
The carrier strike group will receive the Presidential Unit Citation for distinguished service.
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Tropical Storm Isaias is getting stronger near the U.S. Gulf Coast. It is expected to turn into a Category 2 hurricane by Friday, which would make it the first hurricane of the year.
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The storm is currently a tropical storm but is intensifying.
Warnings about a possible hurricane are posted from Louisiana to the Florida Panhandle.
The storm is predicted to become a Category 2 hurricane by Friday.
People are buying water, food, and other supplies in preparation.
This could be the first hurricane of the year in the U.S.
The forecast and updates are being reported live from Florida.
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Wicknell Chivayo, a wealthy Zimbabwean businessman known as "Sir Wicknell," died in a helicopter crash along with his wife. He was known for showing off his luxury lifestyle and his close connections to political leaders, which sparked both admiration and criticism due to Zimbabwe’s widespread poverty.
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Wicknell Chivayo was a 45-year-old businessman from Zimbabwe who called himself "Sir Wicknell."
He enjoyed showing off his wealth, including many luxury cars like white Rolls-Royces and designer shoes, on social media.
Chivayo had close ties to political leaders and was involved in controversial business deals, especially government contracts in the energy sector.
He was criticized for flaunting wealth in a country where nearly half the population lives in poverty, and some believed his generosity was a way to gain political support.
He dropped out of school at age 15 after his father died and started working in small businesses before moving into energy contracts.
In 2005, he was sentenced for money laundering and served three years in prison.
After release, he became involved in major energy projects, including a $170 million solar power contract.
After his death, many politicians, religious leaders, and business people expressed grief and paid tribute to him.
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The U.S. Department of Education has extended the deadline to enroll in autopay for student loans until the end of 2026, allowing borrowers to receive a 1% interest rate reduction. This change aims to help borrowers manage their loans and keep up with new repayment rules.
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The deadline to sign up for autopay and get a 1% interest rate discount is now December 31, 2026.
This 1% reduction lasts through June 2028.
Borrowers already using autopay get a 0.25% discount; the new benefit adds 0.75% more for a total of 1%.
About 2 million borrowers started using autopay since the summer announcement.
Around 9 million Americans are currently in default on federal student loans as of June 2024.
Borrowers in default can consolidate loans into a single loan with fixed payments by applying online.
Loan consolidation typically takes about 60 days and can only be done once.
A loan rehabilitation program exists to help borrowers exit default by making five on-time payments.
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Tropical Storm Isaias is growing stronger and is expected to become a hurricane by Thursday morning. The storm is moving toward the northern Gulf Coast of the U.S. and could make landfall near the Florida-Alabama border late Friday or early Saturday, bringing heavy rain, strong winds, flooding, and storm surge.
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Tropical Storm Isaias currently has winds of 65 mph and is about 500 miles south-southwest of the Mississippi River mouth.
The storm is expected to become a hurricane by Thursday evening.
It is forecast to hit land near the Florida-Alabama border late Friday night or early Saturday.
Watches are in effect, including a Storm Surge Watch from Mississippi to Florida and a Hurricane Watch near parts of Mississippi, Alabama, and Florida.
Rainfall of 8-12 inches is expected along the Gulf Coast, with significant flooding possible in Alabama and Florida.
Alabama’s Governor Kay Ivey declared a state of emergency for 40 counties ahead of the storm.
The highest storm surge of up to seven feet is expected in Alabama, the Florida Panhandle, and parts of Mississippi.
President Donald Trump is scheduled to attend a football game in Alabama on Saturday but has expressed concern for people's safety if the hurricane becomes an emergency.
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Christa Pike, a Tennessee woman who survived a failed lethal injection execution, woke up in a hospital after being nearly taken off life support. The state of Tennessee has paused other death penalty executions, and an investigation is underway into the botched procedure.
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Christa Pike was scheduled for execution by lethal injection on September 30.
She survived after receiving two doses of pentobarbital because the drug may have gone into her arm tissue instead of her veins.
Pike woke up confused in a Nashville hospital, asking where she was and who people were.
Her lawyers say she cooperated during the execution attempt and is now working with officials.
Tennessee Governor Bill Lee ordered a halt to other death penalty executions in the state.
The state’s top prison official, Frank Strada, announced his resignation following the incident.
A judge ordered Tennessee to preserve evidence from the execution attempt for legal review.
Another botched execution happened in Tennessee earlier this year when officials could not find a vein for the lethal injection.
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Eva Marie Saint, an actress known for her roles in "On the Waterfront" and "North by Northwest," died at 102 in Los Angeles. She won an Oscar for her first film and continued acting into her 90s, with a long career in movies and television.
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Eva Marie Saint was born on July 4, 1924, in Newark, New Jersey.
She won an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for the 1954 film "On the Waterfront."
Saint married director Jeffrey Hayden and had two children.
She declined many roles early in her career to focus on family life.
Saint starred alongside Cary Grant in Alfred Hitchcock’s "North by Northwest" (1959).
She later appeared on TV shows like "Moonlighting" and won an Emmy for the miniseries "People Like Us."
Saint acted in films into the 21st century, including "Superman Returns."
She credited actor coach Lee Strasberg with helping her overcome shyness.
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A New York appeals court heard arguments about whether a lawsuit by families of 9/11 victims can go to trial against Saudi Arabia. The families claim a Saudi government worker helped the hijackers, while Saudi Arabia says it is not responsible and should have legal immunity.
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Nearly 3,000 people died in the 9/11 attacks in New York, the Pentagon, and Pennsylvania.
The families accuse Saudi employee Omar al-Bayoumi of helping two hijackers and working with Saudi officials.
Bayoumi denies knowing about the hijackers or involvement in 9/11.
Saudi Arabia claims it has legal immunity from US courts as a foreign government.
The US Congress passed a law in 2016, JASTA, allowing lawsuits against foreign states for terrorism acts.
In 2025, a New York court allowed the lawsuit to move toward trial based on evidence.
Saudi Arabia asked the appeals court to overturn the decision, saying key facts are unresolved.
Judges are considering whether to send the case back to the lower court for more fact-finding, possibly including witness testimony.
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Bernadine Waller, a professor at Columbia Psychiatry, talked about drug use on college campuses. She explained the harm caused by drugs amid an ongoing rape investigation at Cornell University.
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Bernadine Waller is an expert in psychiatry at Columbia University.
She discussed drug use on college campuses during a news segment.
The conversation took place while a rape investigation at Cornell University is ongoing.
Drug use on campuses can cause serious harm to students.
The discussion was part of a broader news program with various topics.
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Alberta, a Canadian province with rich oil and gas resources, will hold a vote on October 19 to decide if residents want to move forward with a formal referendum on independence. Supporters say Alberta could be wealthier on its own, while opponents warn of huge costs and economic uncertainty if the province separates from Canada.
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Alberta will vote on October 19 on whether to hold a binding referendum on independence in the future.
Alberta is rich in oil, gas, and agriculture and has a young, skilled workforce.
Supporters believe independence would let Alberta keep more of its wealth and grow faster.
Opponents, including Alberta’s Premier Danielle Smith, say separation could cost the province up to C$400 billion.
Newly independent Alberta would need to create its own government systems, legal structures, and negotiate federal assets.
Alberta’s share of Canada’s national debt could be between C$258 billion and C$333 billion if it becomes independent.
Separation might reduce average Albertans’ disposable income by about 5.8% due to additional costs and lower economic growth.
Around 20-25% of Albertans currently support moving ahead with a binding referendum, mostly younger, rural, and conservative voters.
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The Pentagon has told U.S. Central Command to finish preparing for potential major attacks on Iran, but President Trump has not made a final decision. U.S. and Israeli officials say any action could happen soon, possibly before U.S. and Israeli elections, with plans focusing on bombing key Iranian targets.
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The Pentagon ordered readiness for major combat operations in Iran but did not set a date.
President Trump is considering military strikes but has not decided yet.
The strikes would target Iran's energy, infrastructure, and nuclear sites.
There might be impacts on oil prices and the upcoming U.S. midterm and Israeli elections.
President Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu have recently communicated about Iran and related security concerns.
Negotiations between the U.S. and Iran over nuclear issues have not advanced.
U.S. and Israeli forces are expected to possibly work together if military action occurs.
Iran might respond to attacks with ballistic missile strikes against Israel.
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Leon Botstein resigned from all roles at Bard College after an email he sent to Jeffrey Epstein was revealed in a congressional investigation. A top Democratic lawmaker called for a criminal investigation into Botstein’s connection to Epstein, focusing on allegations involving a young woman Epstein trafficked.
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Leon Botstein led Bard College for 50 years and recently stepped down as president before resigning from all Bard roles.
An email from Botstein to Jeffrey Epstein asked if a young woman was “for me, or are you keeping her for yourself.”
Congressman Jamie Raskin, a top Democrat on the House judiciary committee, is leading the investigation into Botstein’s ties to Epstein.
Bard College’s board is reviewing the allegations and cooperating with the congressional investigation.
Epstein was accused of sex trafficking and died in prison in 2019 while facing charges.
The investigation involves a young woman, referred to as Jane Doe, who Epstein allegedly trafficked and pressured into unwanted activities.
Epstein used his connection with Botstein to suggest the young woman could have a musical career.
Lawmakers say there is enough evidence to open a criminal investigation, but the DOJ and FBI have not yet acted on Botstein’s involvement.
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Flu season has started earlier than usual this year, with the highest number of cases on the West Coast. A doctor from CBS News discussed this trend and shared insights about the flu's early increase.
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Flu season began earlier than in recent years.
The West Coast is experiencing the highest flu rates so far.
CBS News medical correspondent Dr. Céline Gounder provided information about the flu trends.
Early flu cases mean the season could be more intense.
Health experts watch flu activity to prepare hospitals and public health responses.
The information comes from CBS News coverage and reports.
Early flu activity is monitored to help guide vaccinations and treatments.
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Customers who paid a lot of money for Tui’s European river cruises were disappointed because the trips were changed to include many long bus rides instead of river sailing. Tui said the changes happened because the Danube River had low water levels, but some travelers want refunds because the trip was very different from what they expected.
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Passengers paid thousands of pounds for a river cruise holiday with Tui.
Due to low water levels on the Danube, Tui changed the trip plans, replacing some river travel with long coach (bus) trips.
Some travelers, like Richard Pearson and Sue Crosby, said they spent many hours on buses and much less time on the river than promised.
Tui apologized but said the changes were due to factors outside their control and offered no refunds.
Some customers received notices of changed itineraries only shortly before departure and were unhappy with late changes during the trip.
Passengers praised the food and staff on the boats but were unhappy with the overall experience and lack of refunds.
Some travelers did not want to take the trip after changes but went reluctantly because refunds were denied.
The incident followed earlier complaints about conditions on Tui’s river vessels.
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Michigan Republican Senate candidate Mike Rogers said that tariffs against Canada should end because Canada is not an enemy. This statement differs from the stance of President Donald Trump.
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Mike Rogers is running for the U.S. Senate as a Republican from Michigan.
Rogers released a campaign ad saying the tariff war with Canada must stop.
He stated that Canada is not the United States' enemy.
This position is different from President Donald Trump’s approach on tariffs with Canada.
Former Republican Rep. Fred Upton and Democratic strategist Kendra Barkoff Lamy provided analysis on this issue.
The news was reported by CBS News and includes other unrelated news topics in the full content.
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