The film "Atonement" tells the true story of a U.S. Marine who accidentally killed three civilians during the first Iraq War in Baghdad. The movie shows his struggle with guilt and his efforts to connect with the victims’ surviving family to seek peace.
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"Atonement" is based on a true story about a U.S. Marine in the first Iraq War.
The Marine mistakenly fired on a family at a busy intersection in Baghdad, killing three civilians.
The film explores the Marine’s feelings of guilt and trauma after the incident.
It also shows his long attempt to reach out to the surviving family members.
The movie is adapted from a New Yorker story by Dexter Filkins.
Reed Van Dyk produced and directed the film.
Actor Boyd Holbrook stars in the movie.
The makers discussed the film on CBS News’ program "The Takeout."
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Two Iranian men were charged in the U.K. for plotting a terror attack on the Jewish community in Manchester, following a deadly attack on a synagogue there in 2025. British police said the suspects had contact with someone overseas, possibly in Iran, and no ongoing public threat remains.
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Two Iranian nationals, Salam Ahmadyan (36) and Rahman Salehi (34), were arrested in Manchester on September 20.
They are accused of planning a terror attack on the Jewish community in Manchester.
The arrests come nearly a year after a knife and gun attack on Heaton Park Synagogue where two people died.
Police said the suspects may have been in contact with a person outside the U.K. related to the plot, possibly in Iran.
British Home Minister said both men arrived in the U.K. years ago by small boat, noting concerns about illegal migration.
There have been recent attacks or plots targeting Jewish or Israel-linked sites in the U.K., including near the RAF Fairford airbase.
Authorities do not believe there is any current threat to the public from this case.
The two suspects are due to appear in court at Westminster Magistrates’ Court.
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Bangkok experienced severe flooding after unusually heavy rain fell quickly, turning many neighborhoods into stagnant lakes. About 40 people died, thousands were displaced, and key city services like the airport and schools were disrupted as the government declared a flood disaster across all city districts.
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Around 300mm of rain fell in about two days, equal to half a year of London’s average rainfall.
Flooding caused about 40 deaths from drowning and electrocution.
More than 230 shelters housed thousands of displaced residents.
Floodwaters submerged streets and buildings, including a 1970s flat complex in northeast Bangkok.
The city’s drainage system struggles due to concrete construction reducing canals and natural floodplains.
Bangkok’s main airport faced disruptions, with many employees unable to reach work and luggage piling up.
Schools closed and traffic gridlock occurred across the city.
Authorities warn of more heavy rain and ongoing flood risks as the rainy season continues.
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Students across France have started protests that include setting fires in schools and fighting with police. They want better school resources, improved facilities, and clearer rules for getting into universities.
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Protests are happening in many parts of France.
Students have set fire to some school buildings.
Clashes between students and police have occurred.
The protests focus on education issues.
Students want more resources for schools.
They want better school facilities.
They demand a clearer and fairer university admissions process.
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Investigators are looking into how the FlyDubai co-pilot, who tried to crash a flight to Israel, was allowed to keep flying despite past security concerns. The co-pilot was previously suspended by Oman Air due to extremist materials but later worked for FlyDubai, where he attempted the attack.
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The FlyDubai co-pilot attacked the captain and tried to crash a plane bound for Tel Aviv.
He was suspended in 2024 by Oman Air for possession of extremist materials.
After suspension, he worked in an administrative role before flying for FlyDubai.
Oman banned him from flying due to radical views, but it is unclear if this was shared with others.
FlyDubai flights to Tel Aviv are paused while the investigation continues.
Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu said the co-pilot was radicalized and may have had help.
Passengers and crew helped regain control, and the plane landed safely in Saudi Arabia.
Aviation experts say pilots with security risks pose high dangers, but such cases are rare.
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Thousands of couples from outside Scotland choose to get married there each year. Many are attracted by Scotland’s romantic traditions, scenic landscapes, and historic wedding locations like Gretna Green.
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Nearly 25% of all weddings in Scotland in 2025 involved couples who do not live in Scotland.
Out of 27,191 weddings in Scotland last year, 6,596 involved non-Scottish residents.
Gretna Green, a town in Dumfries and Galloway, hosted 3,492 of these weddings, making it the most popular destination for non-Scots.
Gretna Green became famous for weddings since 1754 because English couples could marry there without parental consent.
Some couples choose Scotland for its dramatic scenery and historic wedding traditions.
Bagpipe music and traditional customs create a unique and romantic atmosphere at Scottish weddings.
Couples like Patryk and Angelika have personal connections to Scotland through visits, films, and shared memories.
Scotland’s wedding appeal comes from history, culture, natural beauty, and the experience it offers to couples and their families.
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Elise Doganieri, co-creator and executive producer of "The Amazing Race," shared information about the new season of the show. New episodes will be shown every Wednesday at 9:30 p.m. on CBS.
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Elise Doganieri is the co-creator and executive producer of "The Amazing Race."
She appeared on "The Daily Report" to discuss the new season.
The new season will air on CBS.
New episodes are scheduled for every Wednesday at 9:30 p.m.
"The Amazing Race" is a popular television show featuring teams racing around the world.
This announcement is recent, from about 19 minutes ago according to the article.
"The Daily Report" is a CBS News program.
The article focuses on the show's upcoming season and viewing times.
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Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez, a Democrat from Washington, removed the word “Zyn” from her campaign merchandise after the company that owns the nicotine pouch brand asked her to stop using it. She had created a campaign item that looked like the brand’s packaging but changed it following the request.
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Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez represents Washington state.
She made campaign merchandise resembling a nicotine pouch brand called Zyn.
The merchandise was a puck-shaped tin labeled “GLUE-ZYN-KAMP.”
The parent company of Zyn asked her to stop using their name.
Gluesenkamp Perez removed “Zyn” from the merchandise after their request.
The change was announced publicly by the congresswoman.
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K-pop group Stray Kids has decided not to submit their music for the upcoming Grammy Awards. They are joining another K-pop group, BTS, in boycotting the awards because of a new "Best Asian Pop" category at the Grammys.
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Stray Kids and BTS are both K-pop groups.
Both groups are boycotting the Grammy Awards.
The boycott is due to the introduction of a new "Best Asian Pop" category.
The groups have chosen not to submit their music for Grammy consideration this year.
The Grammy Awards are a major music award event.
The new category separates Asian pop music from other music categories.
SiriusXM Radio host Lamar Dawson discussed the boycott on CBS News.
The article also mentions some new films, but the main focus is on the Grammy boycott.
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A Chinese artificial intelligence (AI) model named Qwen is reported to give answers that favor the government on sensitive questions. Researchers say this may show the AI is programmed to avoid controversial topics in a way that supports official views.
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Qwen is a popular AI model developed in China.
New research suggests Qwen gives government-friendly responses on sensitive or controversial subjects.
The AI model appears to avoid or soften answers that might challenge official government positions.
This programming approach may influence how accurate or neutral the AI’s answers are.
The reports about Qwen were covered by CBS News.
The controversy centers on the AI’s handling of topics like Hong Kong and other politically sensitive issues.
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A Title IX expert explained how reports of sexual assault are handled at universities. She discussed Cornell University’s responsibilities during a rape investigation involving a student known as Jane Doe.
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Title IX is a law that protects students from sexual discrimination and assault in schools.
Rachel Laubis, a Title IX adviser, talked about how the reporting process works for sexual assault cases.
The discussion focused on Cornell University and its role in responding to the Jane Doe rape case.
Universities must investigate sexual assault claims and support survivors according to Title IX rules.
The expert explained what steps schools should take after a report is made.
The interview aimed to clarify the responsibilities of schools during such investigations.
The topic came up amid ongoing scrutiny of Cornell’s handling of the case.
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The U.S. economy added 29,000 jobs in September, which is much lower than the jobs added in August. At the same time, the unemployment rate increased to 4.2%.
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The U.S. added 29,000 jobs in September.
This jobs growth is slower compared to August.
The unemployment rate rose to 4.2% in September.
The report is based on official employment data.
A higher unemployment rate means more people are looking for work but not finding jobs.
Job growth and unemployment rates are key measures of the economy's health.
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Republican strategist Karl Rove said Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton needs to debate Democratic candidate James Talarico or he may lose the Senate race. Polls show the race is very close, and Paxton’s campaign has not yet agreed to debate Talarico despite public challenges.
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Karl Rove questioned if Ken Paxton has the courage to debate James Talarico.
Rove said debating is important for Paxton to win the Texas Senate race.
Polls show Talarico slightly leads Paxton, but the race is very close.
Paxton’s team declined several debate offers, including one from CNN.
Fox News expressed willingness to host a debate if both candidates agree.
Paxton has faced criticism from Rove and others within the Republican Party.
President Trump called Paxton “a pain in the ass” at a recent rally.
Paxton was a strong supporter of Trump’s efforts to challenge the 2020 election results.
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The Fort Worth Zoo in Texas has welcomed a pair of Sumatran tiger cubs, which are critically endangered. These are the first Sumatran tiger cubs born in the zoo's history, and their growth milestones have been shared with the public.
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The Fort Worth Zoo now has two Sumatran tiger cubs.
Sumatran tigers are a critically endangered species.
These cubs are the first of their kind born at this zoo.
The zoo has shared updates about the cubs’ progress and milestones.
The news highlights efforts in wildlife conservation and breeding of rare species.
The announcement was made through ABC News by David Muir.
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Senator Ted Cruz discussed several topics in an extended interview, including new legislation about college athletes earning money, the upcoming midterm elections, and President Donald Trump’s current approval ratings.
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Senator Ted Cruz spoke about the Protect College Sports Act, a law related to college athletes making money from their name, image, and likeness (NIL).
He talked about the midterm elections coming up later this year.
Cruz shared information on the latest approval ratings for President Donald Trump.
The interview covered various political and legal issues, including state-level matters involving Texas officials.
The conversation was part of a longer CBS News interview broadcast recently.
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The article highlights a BBC program called "Tech Now," which covers various stories about how new technology is being used in different fields. It includes topics like gaming, climate science, medical developments, and space exploration.
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"Tech Now" features episodes about technology in everyday life and special industries.
The program covers events such as the Pokémon 30th anniversary and gaming conventions like Gamescom.
It explores innovations like AI helping to solve art mysteries and tech aiding medical surgeries.
Episodes look at environmental tech, such as tools to protect rainforests and predict sea level rise.
The show also visits places like NASA and Microsoft’s quantum computing lab.
Topics include high-tech sports training, insect farms turning food waste into feed, and tech in film production.
It runs stories on climate science in court cases and advances in prosthetics.
The program is available for streaming on BBC platforms for 11 months after broadcast.
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New body camera footage was released showing the arrest of Luigi Mangione. Mangione has pleaded guilty to killing Brian Thompson, the CEO of UnitedHealthcare.
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Bodycam footage shows the moment Luigi Mangione was arrested.
Luigi Mangione has admitted to murdering Brian Thompson.
Brian Thompson was the CEO of UnitedHealthcare.
The footage was shared by CBS News.
Ali Bauman reported on the case.
The incident is part of a criminal investigation.
The video provides new details about the arrest.
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President Donald Trump expressed concern about Republican Michael Whatley’s campaign for the U.S. Senate in North Carolina and said he hopes Whatley wins. Polls show Democrat Roy Cooper leading Whatley, and a major Republican political group has paused its advertising spending in the race.
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President Trump called Michael Whatley “a great man” and said he would be a great senator.
Michael Whatley is running for the Senate seat vacated by Republican Senator Thom Tillis.
Democrat Roy Cooper, former governor, is leading Whatley in several recent polls.
Poll results show Cooper ahead overall, but Whatley leads among voters age 50 and older.
The Senate Leadership Fund, a Republican super PAC, paused advertising in North Carolina, redirecting funds to other races.
The super PAC had already spent more than $30 million in the North Carolina race.
Michael Whatley was formerly chairman of the Republican National Committee and is running for office for the first time.
Whatley continues to campaign and expects to get more support despite the spending pause.
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A car crashed into a crowd of people in Newcastle while they waited to see the Knights team bus before a big rugby game, injuring several people. The driver was arrested, the road was closed, and police asked people to leave the area to help emergency services.
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The crash happened around 9:30 a.m. near a roundabout on Newcastle Link Road in Wallsend.
Several people were hurt and received medical treatment at the scene.
The driver of the vehicle was arrested immediately.
Newcastle Link Road was closed in both directions because of the accident.
The Knights rugby club changed their bus route and apologized to fans who missed the farewells.
Police asked the crowd to safely leave the area to help emergency workers and keep roads clear.
Police thanked the public for their patience and cooperation.
The NSW ambulance service was contacted for more information.
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The United States has temporarily stopped its consular services in Brazil, and Australia has closed its embassy in Brasilia just two days before Brazil’s presidential election. These actions were taken due to security concerns, though no specific threat or link to the election has been confirmed.
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The US embassy in Brazil suspended consular services starting Friday, advising Americans not to visit diplomatic offices.
Australia closed its embassy in Brasilia and advised Australians to avoid US diplomatic locations.
Brazil’s federal police searched locations in Sao Paulo and the Federal District related to potential threats against US diplomatic facilities.
Police found no proof of the initially reported threat or any suspects, but investigations continued after seizing communication equipment.
The closures occurred two days before Brazil’s presidential election between President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and Senator Flavio Bolsonaro.
If no candidate wins above 50% of the vote, a runoff election will be held on October 25.
Lula’s party called the embassy closures “unprecedented” and suggested it was a way to influence Brazilian voters.
President Donald Trump has expressed support for Flavio Bolsonaro without officially endorsing him.
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