North Korea fired at least one ballistic missile into the sea off its east coast, according to South Korea’s military. This missile launch followed rising tensions between North and South Korea over recent border incidents and military activities.
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North Korea launched a ballistic missile from Wonsan, a port city on its east coast.
South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff reported the launch on Saturday morning.
South Korea raised its military alert for possible further missile launches.
Japan issued an emergency alert about the missile launch.
The launch came a day after North Korean leader Kim Jong Un’s sister mocked South Korea’s demand for an apology over landmine blasts.
The landmine blasts injured three South Korean soldiers near the border between North and South Korea.
North Korea has been strengthening its border with mines and barriers, which South Korea opposes.
Recently, North Korea has conducted several military tests, including hypersonic missile and warship deployments.
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AI is starting to take over many tasks usually done by entry-level workers. Tech leader Clara Shih talks about how this change might affect young people looking for jobs in the future.
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AI stands for artificial intelligence, which means computers can do tasks that usually need human thinking.
Entry-level jobs are the first jobs many people get when they start working.
AI is now handling more of the simple or routine parts of these jobs.
Clara Shih, a tech executive, spoke about these changes on the show 60 Minutes.
This shift could change the kinds of skills new workers need.
It may also affect how many entry-level jobs are available.
Businesses might use AI to be more efficient or save money.
The future workforce will likely need to learn how to work with AI tools.
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A woman who says she was raped at a Cornell University fraternity house is facing online harassment as people try to find out who she is. Her lawyer said she was too drunk to give consent and pressured to take drugs before the assault. New York’s governor has appointed the state’s top prosecutor to take over the investigation after losing trust in the local prosecutor.
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The alleged assault happened in 2024 at a Cornell fraternity house in Ithaca, New York.
The woman, called Jane Doe in court papers, says she was raped by seven men while very intoxicated.
No criminal charges were filed at first, but the case reopened after a civil lawsuit brought attention to it.
Her lawyer says she was forced to take ketamine, a drug that can cause sedation, before the assault.
Online users are trying to identify Jane Doe, leading to mistaken identity and harassment.
New York Governor Kathy Hochul appointed Attorney General Letitia James to lead the investigation.
Hochul criticized local prosecutors and said she wants to change laws that make it hard to charge rape cases involving voluntary drug or alcohol use.
Many women on social media have shared videos to protect Jane Doe’s identity and show support.
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President Donald Trump campaigned in Mobile, Alabama, to support Republican candidates ahead of the midterm elections. His approval rating is falling near a record low, largely due to concerns about the economy.
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President Trump held a campaign event in Mobile, Alabama.
The visit aimed to support Republican candidates in the upcoming midterms.
Trump’s approval rating is close to its lowest point ever.
Economic issues are a main reason for the decline in his approval.
The midterm elections are seen as important for control in Congress.
Alabama is considered a strong Republican (deep-red) state.
The campaign is part of Trump’s ongoing efforts to influence the midterms.
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The captain of a FlyDubai flight bound for Israel was stabbed by the co-pilot during the flight. The captain, Smit Machchhar, survived and shared details about the attack from his hospital bed.
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The incident happened on a FlyDubai plane heading to Israel.
The co-pilot attacked the captain with a stabbing.
The captain, Smit Machchhar, survived the stabbing.
Captain Machchhar spoke about the event while in the hospital.
The co-pilot was described as "radicalized," meaning influenced by extreme beliefs.
The fight for control of the plane was captured on video.
Authorities are investigating the circumstances surrounding the attack.
The incident raises concerns about flight safety and crew security.
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The FBI has shared a secret report with its staff reviewing times when the agency believes it failed in the past. The report is connected to Director Kash Patel’s efforts to criticize former FBI leaders and change how the bureau operates.
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The FBI released a classified report called the “Patel Report” to its employees.
The report looks at parts of the FBI’s history where it believes mistakes were made.
Director Kash Patel has criticized past FBI leadership and targeted employees he says politicized the bureau.
Some agents were fired for their involvement in old investigations related to President Donald Trump and other controversial actions.
The report aims to hold people accountable, fix past errors, and rebuild trust in the FBI.
Co-deputy directors describe the report as closing an old chapter and starting a better future for the FBI.
It is unclear if the report recommends specific changes or actions.
Some critics say Patel’s actions have politicized the FBI and harmed public trust.
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A study commissioned by King Willem-Alexander found that the Dutch royal family, the House of Orange-Nassau, supported colonialism and helped the slave trade last for centuries. The study showed the royal family benefited from colonial trade but earned little from the slave trade itself, while acknowledging the lasting effects of colonialism and slavery today.
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The House of Orange-Nassau actively supported Dutch colonialism from the 1600s to the present.
Most royal rulers did not object to slavery and helped the slave trade survive over centuries.
The royal family profited about $650 million (in today's money) mainly from trade in the Dutch East Indies (now Indonesia).
They earned almost nothing directly from the slave trade.
King Willem-Alexander apologized for his ancestors' lack of action against slavery and colonialism.
The Dutch government apologized in 2022 for state responsibility in slavery but rejected reparations, creating a fund for social projects instead.
Anti-racism groups say the government’s fund is not enough and call for more action.
The study may influence future conversations about reparations and updating Dutch history education.
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Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito said he considered retiring at the end of his last term. This statement comes after people speculated that he might retire this year, especially with pressure from some Republican groups.
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Justice Samuel Alito is a member of the U.S. Supreme Court.
He said he thought about retiring after completing his last term.
There was public speculation about his retirement in the current year.
Some Republicans reportedly applied pressure regarding his retirement decision.
Alito shared this information during an interview with CBS News.
The interview was conducted by CBS legal correspondent Jan Crawford.
Retirement of a Supreme Court Justice can influence the Court’s future decisions.
Alito did not announce a definite retirement plan at this time.
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Senate Republicans are shifting their spending to defend a Kansas Senate seat while reducing efforts in North Carolina. This change shows how the party is adjusting its strategy to keep control of the Senate before the midterm elections.
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The Senate Leadership Fund, a main Republican super PAC, is spending nearly $10 million on ads in Kansas.
Spending in North Carolina, where Republicans previously invested over $30 million, has been paused.
Kansas Republican Sen. Roger Marshall faces Democrat Adam Hamilton, with polls showing a close race.
Hamilton is the first Democrat trying to win a Kansas Senate seat since 1932.
Marshall's campaign aired ads accusing Hamilton of covering up child abuse, which Hamilton denied and said the matter was investigated properly.
North Carolina’s Senate race looks competitive, with Democrat Roy Cooper leading over Republican Michael Whatley.
President Donald Trump expressed support for Whatley and hopes he wins in North Carolina.
GOP leaders believe they can keep their Senate majority despite challenges in key races.
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A new CBS News poll shows that Senator Susan Collins and Maine Democrat Troy Jackson are tied in the race for the U.S. Senate seat from Maine. The race is closely watched as both candidates compete for control of the Senate.
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Susan Collins is the Republican Senator running for re-election in Maine.
Troy Jackson is the Democratic challenger in the Maine Senate race.
A recent CBS News poll finds that Collins and Jackson are tied.
The poll was discussed by Zachary Donnini, head of data science at VoteHub.
This Senate race is important for control of the U.S. Senate.
Polling data influences how campaigns plan their strategies.
Maine voters will decide between Collins and Jackson in the upcoming election.
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Jane Doe's attorney, Thomas Giuffra, shared new information about her allegations in a civil lawsuit related to a Cornell University rape investigation. The case involves claims about consent and accuses the university of hiding important facts.
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Thomas Giuffra represents Jane Doe in a civil lawsuit regarding a rape investigation at Cornell University.
Jane Doe alleges that she could not give consent during the incident.
The attorney accuses Cornell University of trying to cover up details related to the case.
This case is part of a broader investigation involving Cornell University.
The situation raises questions about how Title IX rules are applied; Title IX is a federal law that protects against sex discrimination in education.
New information has recently been shared by Jane Doe's attorney with CBS News.
The report is part of ongoing news coverage about the Cornell rape investigation.
The article mentions related news but focuses mainly on the Cornell case and the attorney's statements.
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For the first time in over 30 years, no hurricanes have formed in the Atlantic during September, which is usually the busiest month. This quiet season is mainly due to El Niño, a natural warming of the tropical Pacific Ocean that disrupts weather patterns and tends to reduce hurricane activity in the Atlantic while increasing it in the eastern North Pacific.
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No hurricanes formed in the Atlantic during September for the first time since satellite records began in the 1960s.
El Niño causes stronger upper-level winds over the Atlantic, increasing wind shear that prevents hurricanes from forming.
In contrast, the eastern North Pacific has been very active this season, with 17 named storms and 9 hurricanes so far.
The National Hurricane Center predicted 8 to 14 named storms for the Atlantic season but fewer hurricanes than usual because of El Niño.
Four tropical storms formed in the Atlantic in September but none became hurricanes or hit land significantly.
The last recorded Atlantic hurricane-free season was in 1914 before satellite monitoring existed, so data is uncertain.
El Niño is expected to peak in November or December, likely continuing to reduce Atlantic hurricane chances for the rest of the season.
Storm energy measured in the eastern North Pacific is about 2.5 times the normal level at this point in the year.
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The 2024 Nobel Peace Prize may be awarded to the International Space Station (ISS) for its role in global cooperation despite rising national tensions. Other possible winners include U.S. President Donald Trump, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, emergency teams in Sudan, Ukrainian children’s advocates, and two major international courts.
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The Nobel Peace Prize announcement will be on October 9 in Oslo, Norway.
The Nobel Committee received 287 candidates this year, with about a quarter being organizations.
The International Space Station symbolizes global teamwork in space amid growing national conflicts on Earth.
President Donald Trump has been nominated again but faces criticism due to the U.S. war with Iran.
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is noted for opposing Trump on trade issues like tariffs.
Other nominees include emergency relief workers in Sudan and advocates for children in Ukraine.
The International Court of Justice and International Criminal Court are also contenders, though the ICC faces criticism and its chief prosecutor was recently removed.
This year’s Peace Prize comes during widespread global conflicts, including in Sudan, Ukraine, Yemen, Iran, and the Middle East.
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Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito said he lost friendships because of his court decisions, including the ruling that ended the federal right to abortion. He also expressed concern over strong criticism from President Biden and President Trump and explained why he has not retired after 20 years on the Supreme Court.
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Samuel Alito has been a Supreme Court Justice for 20 years, appointed by President George W. Bush.
He wrote the majority opinion in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization, which ended the federal constitutional right to abortion.
Alito said overturning Roe v. Wade required courage due to the significant reactions and consequences.
He noted that some court cases caused him to lose old friendships.
Alito criticized harsh comments made by both President Biden and President Trump about the Supreme Court.
He believes the Constitution does not mention abortion rights, so states should decide on abortion laws.
The court’s abortion ruling reversed nearly 50 years of legal precedent on reproductive rights.
There has been an increase in threats against judges and justices recently, raising safety concerns.
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A federal judge has temporarily stopped the Trump administration from building new border wall sections and roads in the Big Bend area of west Texas. The judge ruled that the government must follow environmental and historical protection laws before continuing construction.
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The judge blocked construction in Big Bend national park due to a lawsuit from environmental groups and local individuals.
The lawsuit challenged waivers that let the government ignore environmental and historical laws to speed up wall building.
The federal judge said the plaintiffs are likely to win and could face serious harm if construction continues.
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) had waived laws to allow building roads and barriers through the park.
Construction had briefly paused in August after public outcry but restarted in September.
Customs and Border Protection (CBP) awarded contracts totaling over $6 billion for border wall expansion in Big Bend.
Congress provided $46.5 billion in funding last year for border wall construction.
Local leaders and landowners oppose the wall, arguing the remote area already has low illegal crossings.
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The second episode of the TV show "The Celebrity Traitors" saw Amol Rajan become the first player eliminated. Richard E Grant and Maya Jama, who are traitors in the game, invited James Acaster to join them, leading to the first "murder" in the show. The episode focuses on the players trying to identify who the traitors are while completing a mission involving being buried alive in pairs.
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Amol Rajan was the first player eliminated ("murdered") in episode two of "The Celebrity Traitors" series two.
Richard E Grant and Maya Jama are traitors who invited James Acaster to join them.
James Acaster joined the traitors to avoid being eliminated.
Grant admitted to trying to fix a mistake he made by revealing he was a traitor to some players.
Maya Jama said she was surprised by how easily she could lie to others in the game.
The players took part in a mission where they had to be buried alive in pairs.
Ross Kemp and Romesh Ranganathan were chosen to be protected from burial.
Most players were freed during the mission, except for mathematician Hannah Fry and Jerry Hall, who were buried but later freed after a call-out.
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The latest U.S. jobs report before the 2026 midterm elections showed slower job growth and a slight increase in unemployment. Some previous reports that showed stronger job gains were revised downward.
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Job growth in the U.S. has slowed down recently.
The unemployment rate has gone up a little.
Earlier reports that showed higher job growth were corrected to show fewer jobs added.
This jobs report is the last one before the 2026 midterms.
The report impacts economic and political discussions ahead of the elections.
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Republicans are investing an additional $14 million into Ohio’s Senate race to support Senator Jon Husted, who was appointed to fill the seat after Vice President JD Vance left. The race against Democrat Sherrod Brown is very close and important because it could affect which party controls the U.S. Senate.
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The Senate Leadership Fund (SLF), a major Republican Super PAC, is increasing its spending to $93 million in total for this race.
Jon Husted was appointed to the Senate seat by Governor Mike DeWine after JD Vance became Vice President.
Sherrod Brown, a well-known Democrat, is challenging Husted and is trying to make a political comeback.
Ohio is a key state because it was won by President Donald Trump comfortably two years ago but now shows a tighter Senate contest.
Both parties see this race as critical for control of the Senate in 2026 and beyond.
Democrats have spent heavily too, with a PAC putting in over $60 million for Brown’s campaign.
Total campaign advertising in this race has approached $250 million, with an additional $137 million planned before the election.
The close polling and heavy spending show that Republicans are worried about losing this important Senate seat.
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A third U.S. aircraft carrier is being sent to the Middle East along with thousands of troops. This move is connected to President Donald Trump's foreign policy and is influencing the upcoming midterm elections.
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The United States is deploying a third aircraft carrier to the Middle East.
Thousands of U.S. troops are also being sent to the region.
The deployment reflects decisions tied to President Donald Trump’s foreign policy.
Experts are discussing how this military move affects the U.S. midterm elections.
The news is reported by CBS News with input from foreign affairs correspondents and policy experts.
The situation involves ongoing tensions and conflicts in the Middle East.
The timing of this deployment is seen as relevant to political developments in the U.S.
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At Munich’s Oktoberfest, an operator of the Teufelsrad ride has been giving women free cycling shorts to prevent people from secretly filming under their skirts. Despite police warnings and arrests, many videos showing women’s underwear have appeared on social media, raising concerns about privacy and the need for stronger laws.
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The Teufelsrad (Devil’s Wheel) is a fast-spinning ride at Oktoberfest that often causes skirts to fly up.
Filming under skirts (upskirting) is illegal in Germany and can lead to two years in jail.
Thousands of voyeuristic videos from the ride have been shared online, with some viewed millions of times.
One woman earned €9,000 from a single video showing her on the ride.
The ride operator, Elisabeth Polaczy, has given out over 100 pairs of cycling shorts this year to female riders to protect their privacy.
Police have run a poster campaign at Oktoberfest warning that upskirting is a crime.
Arrests related to upskirting have been made during recent festivals, including a Swiss man in 2024.
Munich now requires influencers to get permits and bans live streaming at Oktoberfest to limit unauthorized filming.
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