Russia warned the United Kingdom that it could use nuclear weapons if the UK or NATO tries to attack or block Kaliningrad, a Russian territory on the Baltic Sea. This warning came after a British TV miniseries simulated a war game showing a Russian attack on the UK and possible UK actions against Kaliningrad.
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Russia threatened nuclear retaliation if the UK or NATO attacks or blockades Kaliningrad.
The warning followed a Sky News miniseries called The Wargame, which simulated a Russian attack on the UK.
The UK’s top naval officer said Russia poses the "greatest threat" to British security.
Relations between the UK and Russia have worsened since Russia’s 2014 annexation of Crimea and its invasion of Ukraine in 2022.
The UK has provided around £16 billion ($21 billion) in military aid to Ukraine since the 2022 invasion.
The UK has tracked Russian ships and seized a Russian vessel involved in sanctions evasion.
Russia expelled several British diplomats, and no new Russian ambassador has been appointed to the UK since July.
NATO officials warn Russia is increasing hybrid warfare, including cyberattacks and sabotage, against NATO members.
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The FBI and Dutch police arrested a suspected leader of the hacker group ShinyHunters after the group claimed to hack the FBI jobs website and steal data about FBI workers and job applicants. The FBI is continuing to investigate the cyberattack and is working to protect those affected.
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A suspected leader of the hacker group ShinyHunters was arrested by the FBI and Dutch National Police.
ShinyHunters claimed they hacked the FBI’s jobs website and stole 2 to 3 terabytes of data.
The stolen data included information about FBI agents, job applicants, and internal services like human resources.
The hackers exploited a security weakness in Oracle PeopleSoft, a program used for managing employees.
FBI Director Kash Patel confirmed the arrest and said the investigation is ongoing.
FBI employees received a notice that personal information might have been taken in the cyberattack.
The FBI is communicating regularly with those who might be affected by the breach.
This incident is considered a serious cybersecurity violation involving sensitive government information.
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Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton supports building more data centers in Texas with rules to protect water and electricity for residents. He says data centers bring jobs and help the U.S. compete with China in technology, but they should not be built too close to homes.
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Ken Paxton is the Republican nominee for U.S. Senate in Texas.
Paxton said Texas has enough open space to build data centers without harming neighborhoods.
He wants rules so data centers do not use the electric grid unfairly or raise costs for others.
Paxton says data centers should recycle their water to avoid worsening local water problems.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott has paused new data center permits until their electricity use is reviewed.
Some Texas communities oppose data centers because of concerns about water, electricity, noise, and land use.
Representative James Talarico proposes stopping tax breaks for data centers and requiring them to fully pay for their electric and water use.
Data centers store and process large amounts of data and need lots of electricity and water, especially for cooling equipment.
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President Donald Trump and House Speaker Mike Johnson will meet with leaders from technology companies and government officials for a White House lunch focused on artificial intelligence (AI). The meeting includes many top executives and key officials, with the administration favoring industry-led guidance over strict government rules.
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President Donald Trump and House Speaker Mike Johnson will host an AI meeting on Tuesday.
31 people confirmed to attend, including top tech CEOs and government officials.
Attendees include Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, Elon Musk, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella, and Meta CEO.
White House officials like Chief of Staff Susie Wiles and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent will attend.
Other government figures include Vice President JD Vance, Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, and NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman.
The Trump administration prefers the tech industry to set AI rules, avoiding heavy government regulation.
OpenAI President Greg Brockman will attend, but CEO Sam Altman will be at another event.
The event is seen as a major gathering of influential figures in technology and government, but no firm policy decisions are expected.
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Douglas Stewart Carter was released on bail after spending 41 years on death row for a murder in Utah. New DNA evidence showed he was not connected to the crime, and a court ordered a new trial due to earlier investigation problems.
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Carter was convicted for killing Eva Olesen in Utah in 1985 and sentenced to death.
He always said his signed confession was forced during police questioning.
The Utah Supreme Court ordered a new trial in 2023 because of police misconduct.
DNA tests excluded Carter as the source of blood and genetic material found at the scene.
Two witnesses who helped convict Carter admitted they were pressured and paid to lie.
Evidence pointing to the victim’s husband was not shared with prosecutors initially.
Carter must wear a GPS monitor while out on bail but faces objections from the victim’s family.
Carter’s defense lawyers want the case dismissed based on this new evidence.
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The Trump administration has deported some migrants from Latin America to Liberia, a country in West Africa. Many of these migrants say they were sent to places they did not know and have no connection to.
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Migrants from Latin America have been deported to Liberia under the Trump administration.
Liberia is a West African country far from the migrants' original homes.
Many deportees say they had never heard of Liberia before being sent there.
The deportations are part of a policy to send migrants to "third countries" where they have no ties.
CBS News reporters spoke directly with these migrants in Liberia.
This policy aims to reduce the number of migrants staying in the U.S. by removing them to distant locations.
The decision to deport to third countries raises questions about the migrants' rights and support after deportation.
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The district attorney of Tompkins County, Matthew Van Houten, is discussing a reopened investigation into a rape case at Cornell University in 2024. The case involves at least seven male students and one unidentified woman.
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The investigation concerns an alleged rape that happened at Cornell University.
It took place in 2024.
At least seven male students are involved in the case.
The woman involved in the case has not been identified publicly.
Tompkins County District Attorney Matthew Van Houten is leading the investigation.
The case was reopened, meaning it was previously investigated but new attention or evidence has brought it back to the authorities.
CBS News reporter Lilia Luciano is covering the story.
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A former Cornell student filed a lawsuit accusing the Chi Phi fraternity of pressuring her to use drugs and sexually assaulting her in 2024. The university punished some members and stopped the fraternity from operating on campus while the district attorney reopens the case.
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The lawsuit claims that fraternity members pressured a 20-year-old student to use ketamine, alcohol, and marijuana.
The woman says she was sexually assaulted over several hours at the Chi Phi fraternity house in October 2024.
The woman reported the assault about three weeks later, but charges were initially not filed.
Cornell investigated, suspended some members, and banned the fraternity from campus.
The district attorney is reopening the investigation into the alleged assault.
The woman left Cornell University after the incident.
The article notes a pattern of alcohol and drugs being used to manipulate and harm women at fraternity events.
The article highlights challenges survivors face in seeking justice and healing.
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Several country music stars are speaking out against the rapid growth of large AI data centers. They believe these centers harm the environment and disrupt the quiet lifestyle of rural areas.
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Big country singers like Brad Paisley, Tanya Tucker, Willie Nelson, and Gavin Adcock oppose new AI data centers.
They say these data centers can damage the environment.
The stars are concerned about how the centers affect the peaceful way of life in country areas.
Gavin Adcock explained his reasons for speaking out on CBS Mornings.
These data centers support artificial intelligence by storing and processing large amounts of data.
The debate focuses on balancing technology growth with environmental and community concerns.
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Three Senate Democrats sent a letter to Secretary of State Marco Rubio warning the Trump administration not to interfere in Brazil’s upcoming presidential election. They expressed concern about U.S. involvement that could influence the election in Brazil.
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Senators Jeanne Shaheen, Tim Kaine, and Peter Welch wrote the letter.
The letter was addressed to Secretary of State Marco Rubio.
It was sent on a Monday before Brazil’s presidential elections.
The senators warned against U.S. interference or meddling in the Brazilian election.
The letter was reported exclusively by The Hill.
The concern reflects the U.S. role and responsibility in respecting foreign election processes.
No specific interference actions by the Trump administration were mentioned in the letter.
The issue involves relations between the U.S. and Brazil ahead of their vote.
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More parts of Canada are choosing to keep daylight saving time year-round, meaning clocks will not move back in November anymore. Recently, the Northwest Territories and Manitoba decided to stop changing their clocks twice a year and stay on daylight saving time all the time.
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The Northwest Territories in Canada announced they will no longer switch clocks back in November.
Manitoba also decided to keep daylight saving time permanently.
These changes mean residents will have more evening daylight throughout the year.
Permanent daylight saving time removes the twice-yearly clock changes.
The decision reflects what local residents have asked for.
Other regions in Canada may consider similar changes in the future.
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Estonia accused Russia of ordering an arson attack on Milrem Robotics, a defense company in Tallinn, in August. Russia denied the accusation, but Estonia and its allies said the attack was part of Russia's effort to intimidate Europe and weaken support for Ukraine.
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Estonia's Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna called the attack sabotage ordered by Russian special services.
The attackers were caught, and Estonia has summoned the Russian ambassador over the incident.
The Kremlin rejected the accusation, calling it baseless and without evidence.
Estonia is a member of the European Union and NATO and has increased defense spending since Russia invaded Ukraine in 2022.
NATO and European leaders condemned the attack and expressed strong support for Estonia and Ukraine.
French President Emmanuel Macron and Lithuanian and Latvian officials affirmed that Russia's hostile actions extend beyond Ukraine.
Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson described the attack as part of a broader pattern targeting Europe.
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Two Ukrainian tourists in Oman are facing legal action after a video showed them riding a sea turtle on a beach. The authorities say this broke Oman’s wildlife protection laws designed to protect animals.
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Two tourists from Ukraine were recorded riding a sea turtle on an Omani beach.
The video and photos became popular online (went viral).
Omani officials said this act violated the country's laws for protecting wild animals.
The tourists are now facing legal consequences for their actions.
Oman has strict wildlife laws to conserve its natural environment.
Riding or disturbing wildlife is seen as harmful and illegal in Oman.
Legal action aims to prevent similar behavior by others in the future.
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Yemen’s government says the Houthi group has turned Iranian air defense weapons into cruise missiles that can track heat and pose risks to civilian and humanitarian aircraft over Yemen and the Red Sea. The Houthis have recently increased missile and drone attacks against Saudi Arabia amid renewed fighting in Yemen after a ceasefire broke down.
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Yemen’s government accuses the Houthis of modifying Iranian air defense weapons into loitering cruise missiles with Iran's help.
These missiles are said to track heat and cannot tell military targets from civilian ones.
The Houthis have launched missile and drone attacks on Saudi Arabia’s Taif, Yanbu, and Riyadh areas.
Saudi Arabia intercepted six ballistic missiles aimed at these locations recently.
The Houthis control parts of Yemen’s Red Sea coast, including the city of Mocha and Mayyun Island near the Bab al-Mandeb strait.
In July, the Houthis announced a naval blockade against Saudi Arabia in the Red Sea.
The Red Sea is a key oil export route for Saudi Arabia, especially after the Strait of Hormuz was closed during past conflicts.
Yemen’s government calls for international action to protect civil aviation and safe navigation in the region’s airspace and waters.
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Alex Durand and Tom Carles, known as AT Frenchies, talk about their new book "Pardon Our French," which explores life between France and the United States. They share ideas about what makes Parisians happy and how their two cultures shape their friendship and experiences.
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Alex Durand and Tom Carles are childhood friends and internet personalities called AT Frenchies.
They co-wrote a book titled "Pardon Our French."
The book talks about their lives between France and the US.
They discuss what makes people in Paris happy.
The conversation highlights the connection between French and American cultures.
The interview is part of the France-based show "Entre Nous."
The show covers various topics about French culture and society.
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Lindsay Clancy is going back to court for a hearing to decide if she will have a second trial for the deaths of her three children. Her first trial ended without a verdict because the jury could not agree.
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Lindsay Clancy is involved in a case about the deaths of her three children.
Her first trial ended on September 4 with a mistrial because the jury was divided 11 to 1 for acquittal.
A mistrial means there was no final decision on guilt or innocence.
Clancy admitted to killing her children.
Her lawyer said she had postpartum psychosis, a rare mental condition after childbirth.
The condition made her delusional and not responsible for her actions.
The upcoming hearing will decide if a new trial will happen.
Clancy worked as a labor and delivery nurse before the case.
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Jonathan McKinsey, the director of engineering for New York Times Games, was shot and killed by his elderly in-laws in a parking lot in California on Saturday. Police are investigating the incident.
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Jonathan McKinsey worked as the director of engineering for New York Times Games.
He was fatally shot on a Saturday in California.
The shooting occurred in a parking lot.
The suspects were his elderly in-laws.
Police are handling the investigation.
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Iran-linked Houthi fighters in Yemen have won control of key areas on the Red Sea coast, raising questions about Iran’s role in the conflict. Iran denies directly controlling the Houthis but supports ending the war and offers help to resolve it.
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The Houthis, a Yemeni group backed by Iran, gained control over important coastal areas including the Bab al-Mandeb strait and the port city of Mocha.
US reports say Iran’s Revolutionary Guard helped plan the Houthis’ offensive by providing advice and intelligence support.
Iran and the Houthis deny that Tehran directly controls the group, stressing the Houthis’ independence.
The Houthi advances give them control of the west coast of Yemen and block the internationally recognized Yemeni government’s access to the Red Sea.
Iran’s Foreign Ministry denied claims by US officials that the Houthis are Iranian proxies and criticized the Saudi naval blockade of Yemen.
A plane carrying a Houthi delegation was redirected after the Yemeni government bombed Sanaa airport; Iran said passengers included Yemenis and Houthi representatives.
A leaked UN report described the Houthis as growing into a powerful military group with assistance from Iran, Lebanon’s Hezbollah, and Iraqi experts.
Iranian officials encourage negotiation between Saudi Arabia and the Houthis to end the conflict.
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A group of lawmakers from both parties is proposing a bill to make insurance cover genetic testing for people at high risk of gynecologic cancers, like ovarian cancer. The bill also aims to increase education and outreach about the risks of these cancers.
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The bill is called the Ovarian Cancer IMPACT Act.
It would require insurance plans to pay for genetic tests for patients with hereditary cancer risks.
Lawmakers from both political parties support the bill.
Senators Elissa Slotkin (D-Mich.) and Katie Britt (R-Ala.) are leading the effort.
The bill focuses on gynecologic cancers, which affect the female reproductive system.
It includes efforts to expand education about cancer risks and prevention.
Genetic testing helps identify people who have a higher chance of developing ovarian cancer.
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Mediators from the United States and Iran seem to be holding talks about the ongoing conflict. Iran is waiting for news about a proposal related to the Strait of Hormuz, a key waterway.
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U.S. and Iranian mediators are reportedly in communication.
The talks focus on conflict-related issues.
Iran is awaiting information about a proposal involving the Strait of Hormuz.
The Strait of Hormuz is an important passage for global shipping, especially oil transport.
An expert believes that these discussions may not lead to major progress.
The news comes from CBS News reporter Aaron MacLean.
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