A school bus carrying 37 students flipped over after a multi-vehicle crash in Florida. One student and one other driver died, and all remaining passengers were taken to the hospital.
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The bus had 37 students on board when the crash happened.
A driver crossed the center line and hit the side of the bus.
The impact caused the bus to flip onto its roof and enter oncoming traffic.
One student died at the scene.
Another driver involved in the crash also died.
The rest of the students were rushed to the hospital for treatment.
The accident is under investigation by local authorities.
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The Supreme Court listened to arguments in a case about whether energy companies can be held responsible for the effects of climate change. Officials from Boulder, Colorado, want money from these companies to cover damage caused by natural disasters linked to climate change.
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The Supreme Court is hearing a case involving climate change liability.
Boulder city officials say energy companies contributed to climate change.
Boulder seeks financial compensation to deal with natural disaster damages.
The case could affect how industries are held accountable for climate impacts.
Amy Howe, a Supreme Court expert, provided analysis on the case.
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President Donald Trump said that attacks by Ukraine on Russian oil facilities and refinery closures in Democratic-led states are causing higher gasoline and diesel prices in the U.S., not problems in the Middle East. He announced plans to take executive actions to reduce diesel fuel costs, which are important for farmers and truckers.
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President Trump blames Ukrainian attacks on Russian oil plants and refinery shutdowns in states like California for rising fuel costs.
He said the Strait of Hormuz is no longer the main cause of high gas prices because more oil is reaching global markets.
Diesel prices are rising sharply, affecting farmers, truckers, and supply chains, especially in agricultural states like Nebraska.
Trump plans executive measures to lower diesel prices, including reviewing taxes and expanding tax-free red-dyed diesel use.
The White House faces pressure from farmers and Republican lawmakers to address fuel costs.
California has the highest diesel prices in the U.S. at over $8.35 per gallon, followed by Washington and Hawaii.
Experts say tax relief may help short-term, but limited fuel supply is a bigger issue.
Higher diesel prices increase costs for transporting goods and impact farming, construction, and manufacturing.
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Vice President JD Vance said he believes Senator Ted Cruz is running for president. Senator Cruz replied by saying he is focusing on the upcoming midterm elections and called Vance insecure.
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JD Vance is currently Vice President of the United States.
Senator Ted Cruz is a Texas Republican and potential presidential candidate.
Vance suggested that Cruz is planning to run for president.
Cruz denied this and said his focus is on the midterm elections.
Cruz called Vance insecure in his response.
The discussion about this exchange appeared on the CBS News program "The Takeout."
Political strategists from both parties talked about the situation on the show.
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President Donald Trump announced he will start paying for his pro-Trump ads using money raised by his super PAC, instead of using government funds. He made the statement after receiving criticism for initially funding the ads with taxpayer money.
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President Trump previously used public funds to pay for his campaign ads.
The ads are pro-Trump and have aired widely in recent weeks.
The decision to use taxpayer money caused strong criticism.
Trump said on Truth Social that paying for ads with government money was normal but decided to stop doing it.
He will now use money raised by his super PAC called MAGA, Inc.
The change is meant to address concerns from his critics.
Trump described the ads as “patriotic” and helpful in promoting the USA.
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The U.S. Supreme Court is deciding if state and local governments can sue oil and energy companies for damage caused by climate change. The case includes a lawsuit from Boulder, Colorado, and 26 states want the court to stop this legal action.
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The Supreme Court is considering lawsuits related to climate change harm.
State and local governments have filed suits against energy companies.
Boulder, Colorado, is one of the cities involved in the lawsuit.
Alabama's Attorney General leads 26 states asking the court to block the lawsuit.
The case focuses on whether energy companies are responsible for climate change damage.
The court’s decision could affect many similar lawsuits across the country.
The hearing is part of the Supreme Court’s current term of cases.
The issue involves the role of corporations in environmental damage and legal accountability.
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Students at Cornell University are protesting how the school dealt with a reported gang rape at a fraternity house in 2024. President Donald Trump said the U.S. pulled its bombers from a UK airbase because of a threat related to Iran. Dennis Hastert, a former Speaker of the House who went to prison, has died.
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Cornell students are protesting the university’s response to an alleged gang rape at a fraternity house.
The incident occurred in 2024.
President Donald Trump explained that the U.S. withdrew bombers from Fairford airbase in the UK due to a threat connected to Iran.
Dennis Hastert, who was once Speaker of the House, passed away.
Hastert had gone to prison after his political career.
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Democrats are having disagreements within their party about how to respond to Republican criticism on transgender issues ahead of the midterm elections. Some Democratic candidates have taken positions that challenge transgender rights to appeal to voters in conservative areas, which has caused tension with LGBTQ+ groups and other Democrats.
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Democrats are debating how to counter Republican attacks related to transgender topics before the midterms.
Rep. Marcy Kaptur of Ohio ran an ad opposing transgender participation in girls' sports, drawing criticism from LGBTQ+ groups and some Democrats.
Equality PAC, linked to the Congressional LGBTQ+ Equality Caucus, has withdrawn support for Kaptur because of her ad’s language.
Other Democratic candidates, like Blake Gendebien and Sarah Trone Garriott, have also used similar language in their ads.
Some Democrats, including Rep. Don Davis, suggest states should decide on rules about transgender participation in sports.
Centrist groups say candidates like Kaptur and Davis are trying to win districts that President Trump carried by large margins in 2024.
Internal Democratic discussions are expected about these positions when Congress returns in November.
Democratic leaders want to find a balance between defending transgender rights and appealing to voters in conservative districts.
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A Russian lab worker who studied pneumonic plague became sick and died, leading to increased monitoring by the U.S. Russian officials say there is no reason to panic, but they have set up quarantines and safety steps in Siberian hospitals.
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A laboratory worker in Russia who studied pneumonic plague fell ill and died.
The U.S. is watching the situation closely in case the disease spreads.
Russian authorities say the situation is under control and not dangerous.
Quarantines have been placed at several medical centers in Siberia to prevent spread.
Pneumonic plague is a serious disease that can spread between people through the air.
Officials are taking extra precautions to keep people safe and stop the infection.
The discussion included expert Annie Jacobsen, who wrote about biological threats.
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The UK Conservative Party has promised to spend £10 billion over ten years to build "Britannia Shield," a new air defence system. This system will include radars, command centers, and interceptor missiles to protect the UK from drones and missile attacks.
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The Conservatives plan to invest £10 billion in a new missile and drone defence system called "Britannia Shield."
The system will combine radar, command and control, interceptor missiles, and drone countermeasures.
The plan aims to protect national infrastructure, military sites, and UK territories from modern threats.
It is inspired by Israel’s “Iron Dome” air defence system.
The current system, Sky Sabre, can intercept missiles and aircraft and has been deployed in the Middle East and Poland.
Defence Secretary Wes Streeting criticized the Conservatives for previous defence cuts and underfunding.
The funding would come from existing defence budgets and welfare reform, staying within the target of 3% of GDP on defence by 2030.
NATO and UK defence reports highlight the need for improved air defence systems due to threats like Russian drone incursions.
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A U.S. Marine has been arrested in Japan for allegedly robbing and murdering a woman. The Japanese government has formally complained to the U.S. and wants full help in the investigation. This case has raised concerns again about the American military's presence in Okinawa.
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A U.S. Marine is suspected of robbing and killing a woman in Japan.
Japanese authorities have detained the Marine and are investigating the case.
The Japanese government has officially protested to the U.S. government.
Japan is requesting full cooperation from the U.S. in the investigation.
The incident has caused renewed debate about the U.S. military bases in Okinawa.
Okinawa is an important location for U.S. military strategy in Asia.
The case may strain Japan-U.S. relations over the military presence.
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A large fire started late Monday night at a home in Market Street, Nottingham city centre. Firefighters used 12 fire engines to control the blaze, and several roads and tram services were closed nearby.
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The fire began at 10:55 p.m. on Monday in a residential building on Market Street.
Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue sent 12 fire engines to the scene.
Roads including Upper Parliament Street, Lower Parliament Street, Market Street, King Street, and Queen Street were shut down.
Tram services between Theatre Royal and Market Square stopped running both ways.
The fire department asked people near the fire to keep windows and doors closed to avoid smoke.
Officials told the public to avoid the area while they worked to control the fire.
The incident caused major disruptions in Nottingham city centre’s transport and traffic.
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Drugs called GLP-1s have become very popular in the United States, with about one in eight Americans using them. Scientists are studying new ways to use these drugs, but there are also many questions from experts and some critics about their effects.
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GLP-1 drugs have grown quickly in use across the U.S. recently.
Approximately 1 in 8 Americans currently take a version of GLP-1 medication.
These drugs are considered important enough to be called "miracle drugs" by some.
Researchers are exploring other possible uses for GLP-1 drugs beyond current treatments.
There are concerns and doubts being raised about the extensive use and long-term effects.
The topic is being covered in a news series called "GLP-1s: Reshaping America."
William Brangham is reporting on this series.
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A Sri Lankan migrant worker, Anojan Sivarasa, faces the death penalty in Saudi Arabia for a post on Facebook that was considered blasphemous against Islam. His family and the Sri Lankan government are working through diplomatic and legal channels to try to save his life.
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Anojan Sivarasa, 24, was sentenced to death in Saudi Arabia for insulting the Prophet Muhammad in a Facebook comment.
The comment followed a heated online argument related to a religious incident in Sri Lanka during a Hindu pilgrimage.
Anojan deleted the comment and apologized, but screenshots were sent to his employer and Saudi authorities, leading to his arrest.
Initially, he was sentenced to five years in prison and fined about $800,000, but this was changed to the death penalty after prosecution appealed for Sharia law to apply.
Anojan’s family has not heard from him since 28 September, and Saudi authorities have not announced when the sentence might be carried out.
The Sri Lankan government and multiple political and religious groups are actively seeking clemency and trying to secure a pardon.
A Sri Lankan legal team is traveling to Saudi Arabia to work with local lawyers on Anojan’s defense.
Saudi Arabia has a history of executing prisoners without prior notice to families or embassies.
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The U.S. Supreme Court started its new term, addressing important cases on topics like climate change, immigration, and voting laws. Before the term began, CBS News interviewed Justice Samuel Alito about the court's focus and upcoming challenges.
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The Supreme Court began a new term on Monday.
Cases this term include climate change, immigration, and voting laws.
CBS News correspondent Jan Crawford interviewed Justice Samuel Alito ahead of the term.
The interview discussed the court's priorities and upcoming cases.
Justice Alito is one of the current justices on the Supreme Court.
The interview was shared on the CBS News program "The Takeout."
The news excerpt also mentioned other unrelated news stories happening concurrently.
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Researchers found security weaknesses in a communication protocol called Model Context Protocol (MCP), which is used by AI agents inside organizations. Attackers can trick one AI agent to send harmful instructions to other agents, allowing them to access sensitive information or make unauthorized network requests.
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MCP is a standard that lets AI agents talk to each other within a company’s network.
AI agents often trust each other fully, leading to security gaps when one agent is tricked.
Attacks involve a technique called prompt injection, which gives harmful commands to AI agents.
These attacks let hackers move from one agent to another, a process called protocol pivoting.
Researcher Syed Anas Mohiuddin tested AI agents from Google, JP Morgan Chase, Rapid7, the French government, and the US federal government.
Google’s vulnerability had a high severity rating (8 out of 10) and was fixed by limiting which IP addresses the MCP toolbox could talk to.
Rapid7’s reported vulnerability had a lower severity rating (2.7 out of 10) and was also fixed.
The attacks are hard to detect because each AI agent follows its programming, trusting instructions from others in the network.
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A new Gallup poll shows that 50% of Americans identify as Democrats or lean toward the Democratic Party, the highest level since President Obama's first term in 2009. This marks a change from the end of 2024 when more people identified as Republicans, but the poll does not guarantee election outcomes.
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50% of Americans now identify as Democrats or lean Democratic, compared to 39% for Republicans.
This is the highest Democratic identification since 2009, during President Obama’s first term.
The Democratic share has been rising since the end of 2024, while Republican numbers have fallen.
In late 2024, after President Trump’s reelection, 47% identified as Republican and 43% as Democratic.
The poll surveyed 3,000 U.S. adults from all 50 states and Washington, D.C., with a 2% margin of error.
Democrats see the poll as encouraging but are cautious about translating support into voter turnout.
Republicans argue polls often underestimate their support and remain confident about the November elections.
Independent voters make up 45%, but more lean Democratic (30%) than Republican (25%) in the survey.
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A lab worker at a Russian anti-plague research center has died after becoming ill. Officials reported unclear information about her illness, with some saying she had pneumonia from an unknown cause and others suggesting it might have been plague.
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A lab worker died after falling ill at a Russian anti-plague research institute.
Russian health agency Rospotrebnadzor said she had pneumonia of unknown cause.
A local official suggested her death might have been related to plague.
The exact type of illness and how she got infected remain unclear.
Conflicting reports have raised public concern and speculation.
The case happened in Russia and involves a government research lab.
There has been limited public information about the incident.
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President Donald Trump has promised to give money to voters if Republicans win the midterm elections. The Republican Party is spending campaign funds to defend seats in districts they usually win. The White House has also stopped a media outlet from joining the press pool again.
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President Trump has promised payouts to voters if Republicans succeed in the midterm elections.
The Republican Party is using campaign money to protect seats in districts that usually vote Republican.
The White House has barred a media outlet from the press pool for the second time.
NPR’s Tamara Keith and Amy Walter from the Cook Political Report discussed these developments.
The discussion was part of a political news segment with Geoff Bennett.
The focus is on the current U.S. political situation leading up to the 2024 elections.
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