President Donald Trump and China's President Xi Jinping finished their summit in Washington, D.C. CBS News also interviewed the president of Iran during this time. The summit focused on discussions between the United States and China.
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President Donald Trump and President Xi Jinping met in Washington, D.C. for a summit.
The meeting was between the leaders of the United States and China.
CBS News conducted an interview with Iran’s president around the same time.
The summit included talks on key issues between the two countries.
The event was covered live on CBS News and through their app.
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Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif condemned attacks by Yemen’s Houthi group on Saudi Arabia and said that threatening the holy cities Mecca and Medina is unacceptable. He spoke at the United Nations and highlighted regional tensions involving Saudi Arabia, Iran, Israel, and neighboring countries, calling for diplomacy and cooperation.
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Pakistan’s Prime Minister called Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia “deplorable” and warned against attacking Mecca and Medina, the Muslim holy cities.
Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, and Turkey signed the Mecca Joint Defence Agreement, stating that an attack on one is an attack on all.
Military leaders from Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, and Turkey met to enhance intelligence and military cooperation.
The Houthis deny they targeted Mecca; Saudi Arabia says they did.
Pakistan is involved in efforts to mediate the conflict between the US, Iran, and their allies, but the peace agreement has weakened.
Sharif criticized Israel for aggression in Palestine, Lebanon, and Syria.
He accused India of trying to control shared water resources and warned that blocking Pakistan’s water supply would be treated as an act of war.
Pakistan faces threats from the Pakistani Taliban, which operates from Afghanistan according to Sharif.
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A new study shows that more than 1 in 5 older Americans take combinations of medicines that could cause serious interactions. The use of multiple prescription drugs and dietary supplements by older adults is increasing, raising concerns about health risks and hospital visits.
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The study used data from nearly 5,000 U.S. adults aged 62 to 85.
Taking five or more prescription drugs (polypharmacy) rose from 31% in 2015-2016 to 35.7% in 2021-2023.
Use of five or more dietary supplements also increased from 12.6% to 16.7% in the same period.
The rate of potentially harmful drug interactions among older adults slightly decreased from 25.7% to 22.3%, but remains above 20%.
Antidepressants, statins (cholesterol drugs), and antiplatelet therapies (blood thinners) are the medications most involved in risky combinations.
These commonly used medicines are important for heart and mental health but can cause serious side effects when combined.
Experts say managing many medications in older adults is difficult and increases chances of side effects and hospitalizations.
The study highlights the need to improve medication safety and reduce unnecessary drug use in older people.
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Senator Thom Tillis said Republicans should not be seen as disloyal just for disagreeing with President Donald Trump. He criticized White House officials for expecting strict loyalty and said it is okay to have different opinions on policy within the party.
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Senator Thom Tillis is from North Carolina.
Tillis said lawmakers should be allowed to disagree with President Trump without being called disloyal.
He has supported President Trump in over 90% of important votes.
Tillis criticized the White House for demanding a "loyalty test" from Republicans.
He said his main responsibility is to voters in North Carolina, not just to please the president.
Tillis mentioned disagreements about the war with Iran as an example of legitimate policy differences.
Tillis has publicly criticized some Trump administration officials, like Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.
Tillis joined other Republicans supporting a Senate resolution calling for congressional approval to continue the Iran war.
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Some Republican candidates running in close U.S. races want to end the war with Iran. At least 17 Republicans in Congress or running for office have called on President Trump to stop the conflict, partly because higher fuel prices and public disapproval are affecting voters.
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At least 17 Republican members of Congress or candidates have spoken out for ending the war with Iran.
These Republicans want Congress to limit President Trump’s power to continue the war.
Diesel fuel prices have risen nearly 60% since the war began in late February 2026.
A CNN poll shows 67% of Americans disapprove of President Trump's job overall, and 73% disapprove of how he is handling Iran.
73% of Americans say the war with Iran hurts their finances, including 59% of Republicans.
Some Republican candidates, like Mike Rogers in Michigan and Tom Tiffany in Wisconsin, are publicly urging an end to the war.
Rogers says ending the war will lower energy costs but wants any deal to stop Iran from getting a nuclear weapon.
Some Republicans have voted with Democrats on war powers resolutions, but these do not force the president to act.
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A fire broke out on the vehicle ferry Blue Carrier 2 near the Greek island of Mykonos. All 29 people on board were safely evacuated, and no one was hurt.
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The fire happened on the ferry Blue Carrier 2.
The ferry was near the island of Mykonos in Greece.
There were 29 people on the ferry at the time.
All passengers and crew were evacuated safely.
No injuries were reported from the fire.
The incident led to a large emergency response.
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President Donald Trump promised to campaign in 35 key competitive districts before the November midterm elections, but he is starting his rallies in Alabama and Oklahoma, which are strongly Republican states. These rallies will attract loyal supporters but highlight challenges the Republican Party faces in less favorable areas.
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President Trump pledged to campaign in 35 important battleground districts before the midterms.
He is starting his rallies in Alabama and Oklahoma, two solidly Republican states.
The rallies are expected to have large, enthusiastic crowds of Trump supporters.
Campaign organizers say these locations help reach wider media markets across state lines.
Republicans are investing money in safe red states to support candidates facing voter challenges.
Some Republicans are distancing themselves from President Trump to appeal to a broader group of voters.
Trump’s events aim to energize the Republican base and increase voter turnout in the midterms.
There is concern about Trump’s low popularity in many parts of the country during this campaign season.
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Pope Leo XIV warned that artificial intelligence (AI) could threaten human dignity and become a tool for control if it is not carefully guided. He emphasized that technology should serve people and respect human values, contrasting with President Donald Trump’s more optimistic view of AI as an engine for growth.
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Pope Leo XIV spoke about AI during his visit to France at UNESCO in Paris.
He said technology must serve human beings and not become a tool for domination or injustice.
The pope warned that calling machines “intelligent” can make people forget the unique dignity of humans.
He stressed that AI cannot answer questions about the meaning of life, which is important for humans.
Pope Leo pointed out that more information does not always mean more truth or wisdom.
He urged education in ethics to prevent losing human values amid growing machine influence.
President Donald Trump dismissed worries about AI and supports its growth as important for the economy.
Trump said the U.S. Justice Department will watch the AI industry and act only if necessary.
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Afghan taxi drivers are playing music in their cars even though the Taliban has banned it. The Taliban only allows religious or patriotic songs, and drivers who play other music risk punishment from the morality police.
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The Taliban banned music except for religious or patriotic songs in 2021.
Afghan taxi drivers continue to play music despite the ban.
The drivers face possible punishment from the Taliban’s morality police.
The Taliban regained control of Afghanistan in 2021.
Music restrictions are part of the Taliban's rules on public behavior.
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Yemen's President Rashid al-Alimi has asked his people to join the armed forces to fight the Iran-backed Houthi rebels. The Houthis control Yemen's Red Sea coast, have blocked Saudi ports, and have stepped up attacks on Yemen's government and Saudi Arabia.
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Yemen’s President Rashid al-Alimi called for general mobilization against the Houthis.
The Houthis are supported by Iran and control Yemen’s entire Red Sea coast.
The group has imposed a naval blockade on Saudi Arabia and attacked Saudi territory.
Al-Alimi offered amnesty to Houthis who defect to the government side.
The Yemeni government is backed by Saudi Arabia, which provides air support.
Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan discussed ways to support Saudi Arabia against Houthi attacks.
President Donald Trump did not promise military support despite requests from Saudi Arabia and Yemen.
The conflict began in 2014 when the Houthis took Yemen’s capital, Sanaa, causing the government to relocate to Aden.
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President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping held a three-day summit in Washington, D.C., and agreed to meet at least two more times in 2024. The talks focused mainly on their leaders’ relationship, while other important issues like AI regulation and trade received less attention.
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The summit lasted three days and took place in Washington, D.C.
Presidents Trump and Xi pledged to meet at least two more times this year.
The agreement to meet again was one of the few clear outcomes from the summit.
Discussions on regulating artificial intelligence did not advance much.
Other big topics like long-term trade agreements were not a major focus.
The event was described as having a high profile, with a strong focus on the personal relationship between the two leaders.
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U.S. consumer confidence fell in September to its lowest point in four months. Rising prices and worries about the cost of living contributed to this drop, based on a University of Michigan survey.
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Consumer confidence dropped to a reading of 48.1 in September.
This is a 7% decrease compared to August.
Confidence is 15% lower than earlier measurements (specific time not given).
The University of Michigan Surveys of Consumers conducted the survey.
Rising inflation and higher living costs are the main reasons for the decline.
The data was released on a Friday (exact date not specified).
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In Michigan’s U.S. Senate race, Democratic candidate Abdul El-Sayed leads Republican Mike Rogers, partly due to voter concerns about artificial intelligence (AI) and AI data centers. A recent poll shows many Michigan voters distrust AI data centers and prefer El-Sayed’s approach over Rogers’.
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A New York Times/Siena poll found 46% of Michigan voters trust El-Sayed on AI data center issues, compared to 35% for Rogers.
66% of Michigan voters oppose building AI data centers, while 29% support them.
El-Sayed leads Rogers 49% to 44% among likely Michigan voters overall.
Poll surveyed 605 likely voters between September 15-22 with a margin of error of ±4.9%.
El-Sayed leads by large margins among younger voters (ages 18-29 and 30-44), while Rogers leads older voters.
Rogers is seen as less extreme by voters, but El-Sayed is viewed as the more effective candidate for the Senate.
Sabato’s Crystal Ball upgraded the race to “Leans Democratic,” calling El-Sayed a “soft favorite.”
Spending on the Senate race is increasing, nearing $222 million.
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Mary Peltola is Alaska’s first Alaska Native elected to Congress and is running for the U.S. Senate in 2026. Her husband, Eugene "Buzzy" Peltola Jr., a respected Alaska Native leader and public servant, died in a plane crash in 2023, and she has faced recent allegations about her behavior toward staff, which her campaign attributes to her grief.
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Mary Peltola was sworn in as the first Alaska Native member of Congress in 2022.
Her husband, Eugene "Buzzy" Peltola Jr., died in a plane crash on September 12, 2023.
Buzzy Peltola worked in wildlife management, tribal leadership, and as a public servant in Alaska.
He served as Regional Director for Alaska in the Bureau of Indian Affairs from 2018 until his death.
Mary Peltola lost both her husband and mother within a few months in 2023.
She is running for the U.S. Senate against Republican Senator Dan Sullivan in 2026.
Allegations of harsh behavior toward her staff recently surfaced, but her campaign said this was related to her grief.
Peltola’s campaign emphasizes her deep connection to Alaska and issues like fish depletion and high living costs.
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Heavy fighting continues in Ethiopia between government forces and the Tigray People's Liberation Front (TPLF). The conflict has caused telecom disruptions, raising concerns about a wider regional impact.
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Fighting is ongoing between Ethiopian government troops and Tigray rebels (TPLF).
Telecom services have been disrupted in the area affected by the conflict.
There are fears that the fighting could spread to neighboring regions.
The Tigray rebels have recently seized control of airports.
The situation has destabilized parts of Ethiopia and affected communications.
Other African countries, like Morocco, are dealing with their own political and social challenges at the same time.
The article mentions wider African political matters, such as protests in Uganda and economic issues in Morocco.
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Tasia Fortune was found dead hanging from a tree in Jackson, Mississippi, in what police say was a "staged" lynching. Investigators believe she was killed in a drug-related dispute and have arrested two men on murder charges, with a third suspect wanted.
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Tasia Fortune’s body was found hanging from a tree on August 3 in Jackson, Mississippi.
Police say the hanging was staged and not an actual lynching.
Fortune was killed in a drug dispute, according to the detective’s testimony.
Two men, both Black, have been arrested and charged with murder; a third suspect is wanted.
One arrested man, Jarques Ratliff, has pleaded not guilty and is held without bond.
The exact cause of death has not been publicly disclosed, but authorities ruled it a homicide.
Fortune had four children and faced homelessness in recent years.
Police continue investigating and the hearing will resume on September 30.
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A Black woman named Tasia Fortune was found hanging from a tree in Jackson, Mississippi. Police say her death was a staged lynching connected to a drug dispute, not a hate crime. Two men have been charged with her murder, and another suspect is wanted.
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Tasia Fortune’s body was found hanging from a tree in Jackson, Mississippi, in August.
Police believe she was killed first, and then her body was hung to look like a lynching.
Detective Samuel Dukes said the hanging was connected to a drug dispute.
The state medical examiner provided evidence that the death was staged.
Two men have been charged with murder in this case.
A third suspect is still being sought by police.
The case attracted national attention because it resembled a lynching, a form of racial violence in Mississippi history.
Authorities say this was not a hate crime related to race.
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Many tech companies are releasing new gadgets powered by artificial intelligence (AI) to help with everyday tasks. These products include wearable devices, smart speakers, and AI-powered glasses that can assist users with work, communication, and daily activities.
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AI gadgets range from small wearable devices like pins and charms to smart speakers and glasses.
Plaud NotePin records and transcribes meetings and can be worn in different ways.
Microsoft’s AI "access badge" is similar to a work badge but includes a touchscreen, camera, microphone, and fingerprint security.
Meta introduced the Muse Charm, a pocket-sized AI personal assistant with a screen and cameras, and also launched AI glasses with Muse integration.
Meta plans to offer over 100 styles of AI glasses by the end of the year and will release camera-free versions after privacy concerns.
OpenAI is developing a $300 smart speaker shaped like a doughnut that will compete with Amazon Alexa and Google Home.
Snap released AI-powered augmented-reality glasses that display information like maps and restaurant suggestions in the lenses.
The development of consumer AI gadgets follows the rise of generative AI, popularized by ChatGPT since 2022.
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New Jersey's lieutenant governor, Dale Caldwell, resigned after accusations of inappropriate behavior toward women and ethics violations. Governor Mikie Sherrill demanded his resignation to address long-standing problems with sexual harassment in the state government.
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Lt. Gov. Dale Caldwell resigned following sexual harassment and ethics complaints.
Governor Mikie Sherrill called for a culture change to stop ignoring such issues in government.
Caldwell faced allegations of making inappropriate advances and violating state ethics rules.
An anonymous complaint about Caldwell's behavior was investigated by a law firm hired by Sherrill.
Caldwell denied some allegations, including a controversial comment and improper promotion requests.
The governor cannot fire the lieutenant governor, but Caldwell could be impeached by the state Legislature.
Until a new lieutenant governor is chosen, State Senate President Nicholas Scutari will act as governor when needed.
Caldwell was also New Jersey's secretary of state, overseeing elections, adding importance to the timing before midterm elections.
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Caleb Flynn, a former American Idol contestant and ex-pastor, is on trial in Ohio for the death of his wife, Ashley Flynn. Prosecutors presented AI-generated love songs and over 100,000 messages as evidence to show Flynn’s affair with Alleigha Botner, which they say was a motive for the murder. Flynn has pleaded not guilty to all charges.
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Caleb Flynn is accused of killing his wife, Ashley Flynn, in February and staging the scene to look like a home invasion.
He faces charges including one count of aggravated murder, three counts of murder, two counts of felonious assault, and three counts of tampering with evidence.
Prosecutors used AI-generated love songs made for Flynn’s former mistress, Alleigha Botner, as evidence in court.
Flynn and Botner had an affair lasting about 1.5 years, which prosecutors say was a motive for the murder.
Over 100,000 messages between Flynn and Botner were also presented to the jury.
Botner testified that the songs referenced secret meetings and moments important in their relationship.
Flynn has pleaded not guilty and denies wanting to harm his wife despite wanting to end the marriage.
Ashley Flynn was the mother of Caleb Flynn’s two children and family members testified about the impact of her death.
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