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A Maryland Republican lawmaker, Ryan Nawrocki, is proposing a state registry to track people who repeatedly occupy homes without permission, similar to a sex offender registry. This idea follows cases where squatters used fake leases to stay in properties, and new laws are being introduced to address such fraud and organized squatting.
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Ryan Nawrocki, a state delegate in Maryland, wants a registry for repeat squatters, like sex offender databases.
Squatting means living in a property without the owner's consent or legal right.
The proposed registry would only track people who repeatedly squat, helping police and owners identify them.
A recent case involved Germarcco Dante Trayham, accused of squatting with forged leases on multiple properties.
Maryland passed new laws to punish people who create fake leases to commit squatting, effective October 2024.
Nawrocki introduced a bill to make organized squatting a crime, but it did not pass.
Squatting is a growing problem due to high housing costs, vacant homes, and slow eviction processes.
Other states like Florida, Georgia, and Tennessee have passed laws to speed up removing squatters and protect property owners.
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The Trump administration did not stop the UK from imposing sanctions on Israeli settlements in the West Bank. The UK and several other countries introduced trade restrictions to oppose Israel’s settlement policies, which led to diplomatic tensions between Israel and the UK.
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The UK announced sanctions on people and goods connected to Israeli settlements in the West Bank.
11 other Western countries joined the UK in supporting these trade restrictions.
The sanctions respond to Israel’s plans to expand settlements in the E1 area, which affects possible borders of a future Palestinian state.
Israel responded by closing the UK consulate in East Jerusalem, expelling British diplomats, and ending British military missions in the region.
British Prime Minister Andy Burnham informed President Trump about the sanctions before the announcement.
President Trump did not oppose or ask to change the UK’s plan according to U.S. and British officials.
U.S. officials said they share concerns about Israel’s West Bank policies but do not fully agree with the sanctions.
U.S. ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee criticized the sanctions in an uncoordinated statement, calling them discriminatory.
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Personal data of participants in Australia’s National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) may have been shared with Palantir’s software through a government fraud investigation program. The Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission (ACIC) uses Palantir tools to analyze data for fraud detection, although the NDIS only shares participant information when criminal conduct is suspected.
Key Facts
The NDIS participant data was potentially shared as part of a multi-agency fraud investigation taskforce.
Palantir is a controversial software company known for data analytics and intelligence tools.
The Fraud Fusion Taskforce includes 25 government agencies and aims to detect fraud through data sharing.
The Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission (ACIC) manages the Fraud Fusion Centre and uses Palantir software.
The ACIC has paid millions for Palantir software contracts to track connections between people and identify fraud.
NDIS confirmed they share participant information only when there is suspected criminal behavior.
Data scientist Gabrielle Josling filed freedom of information requests about Palantir's use but faced difficulties due to large data volumes.
Privacy advocates expressed concern about using such detailed data analysis tools on vulnerable groups like people with disabilities.
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will make a brief 24-hour trip to New York to speak at the United Nations General Assembly this month. This decision follows New York City’s mayor urging his arrest over alleged war crimes related to the Gaza conflict, an action the city cannot legally enforce.
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Netanyahu plans to arrive in New York on September 23, speak at the U.N. on September 24, and return to Israel the same night.
New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani called Netanyahu a "war criminal" and urged his arrest over the Gaza war but retracted since city authorities lack the power to arrest an international leader.
The International Criminal Court (ICC) issued a warrant against Netanyahu in 2024 for alleged war crimes, including using starvation as a weapon and targeting civilians; Israel denies these charges.
The U.S. and Israel are not members of the ICC, and previous U.S. administrations have sanctioned ICC staff.
Netanyahu’s visit occurs during the Jewish holidays and amid Israel’s upcoming general election.
Protests are expected during Netanyahu’s U.N. speech, similar to last year’s mass walkout at the General Assembly.
Israel’s U.N. Ambassador Danny Danon criticized calls for Netanyahu’s arrest as politically motivated and highlighted the importance of Netanyahu’s attendance.
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Corie Walsh, a 40-year-old Illinois mother, has been charged with the first-degree murder of her 2-year-old son, Barrett Walsh. She was denied release and remains in custody after a court hearing where evidence showed she killed her son and posed a threat to others in the home.
Key Facts
Corie Walsh faces a first-degree murder charge for the death of her 2-year-old son on September 1, 2026.
Police found Barrett unresponsive in the home’s basement; a neighbor was performing CPR when officers arrived.
Walsh allegedly told officers she killed her son because she believed he was the "devil" and the "Antichrist."
Walsh was found upstairs with a knife and told the neighbor she was trying to kill herself.
An 8-month-old infant was found unsupervised in the home but was unharmed.
Walsh’s lawyers say she was experiencing a psychotic episode during the incident.
Walsh is represented by attorneys Robert Kerr and Andrea Lyon, who previously defended Casey Anthony.
Walsh’s husband and three other children were not injured and were attending Barrett’s funeral during the court hearing.
Walsh was discussing the Lindsay Clancy case in text messages hours before Barrett’s death; Clancy is charged in the deaths of her three children.
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US forces attacked five Iranian oil tankers in the Gulf of Oman and near Iran's main oil export terminal. This was after Iran aimed missiles at a US Navy ship and then launched missiles at a US base in Jordan, most of which were intercepted by Jordanian air defenses.
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US military struck five Iranian tankers connected to Iran’s Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC).
Iran fired missiles twice: first at a US Navy warship, which avoided damage, then at a US base in Jordan.
Jordan intercepted 18 out of 20 missiles launched by Iran at the US base.
Iran warned it will strike US ships in Kuwaiti and Bahraini ports and told tanker crews in these areas to leave immediately.
The Iranian tankers attacked are part of a network that funds the IRGC and its allied groups in the region.
One targeted tanker was near Kharg Island, where 90% of Iran’s crude oil is exported.
Oil prices rose following the attacks, with Brent crude up 1.5% and US oil up 1.6%.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that Iran’s attacks on US ships will continue to be met with strikes on Iranian tankers.
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A jury in the murder trial of Lindsay Clancy, who was charged with killing her three children, ended in a mistrial after one juror refused to agree with the others. The jury had spent more than six days deciding whether Clancy was not guilty by reason of insanity due to postpartum psychosis, but could not reach a unanimous verdict.
Key Facts
Lindsay Clancy was charged with killing her three children in January 2023.
Clancy pleaded not guilty by reason of insanity, claiming she had postpartum psychosis at the time.
The jury deliberated for over six days before a mistrial was declared on September 4.
Eleven jurors wanted to find Clancy not guilty by reason of insanity; one juror held out.
The holdout juror admitted to having reasonable doubt but refused to agree on the insanity verdict.
Jury disagreements became so heated that alternate jurors outside the room could hear them.
The jury foreperson raised concerns about the holdout juror to the judge.
Judge William Sullivan declined to remove the holdout juror despite requests from the defense.
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New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s administration released over 170,000 pages of records about how the 9/11 attacks affected air quality and public health. The documents show city officials knew the air was toxic but told people it was safe to breathe.
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The city released more than 170,000 pages of municipal records on air quality after the 9/11 attacks.
The release was made through an online portal for public access.
The records include an internal memo discussing the city’s potential legal responsibility for air pollution effects.
The documents reveal that New York City officials, including former Mayor Rudy Giuliani, knew the air was dangerous.
Officials gave false public assurances that it was safe to breathe the air near Ground Zero.
The release came after the settlement of lawsuits by 9/11 Health Watch demanding access to these records.
The release happens shortly before the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks.
City leaders and advocates said this is the first time such information has been made available after being withheld for 25 years.
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The UK government announced it will impose sanctions on Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank, leading to angry reactions from Israel and some British Jewish leaders. This follows concerns over violence by settlers and hopes from the UK for a two-state solution. Meanwhile, major air traffic control problems in the UK caused many flight delays and cancellations.
Key Facts
UK Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband said the UK will sanction illegal Israeli settlements in the West Bank.
Israel responded strongly and called the UK government “hostile” over this decision.
Chief Rabbi Sir Ephraim Mirvis warned the sanctions might encourage hatred against Jews in the UK.
The UK aims for a peaceful two-state solution between Israelis and Palestinians.
The announcement caused political debate within the UK and could affect relations with the US.
Separate from this, UK air traffic control failures left tens of thousands of passengers stranded with flight delays and cancellations.
The Bank of England governor warned of potential rising inflation due to global conflicts and weather events.
Media also reported on British celebrities and royal family issues, but the main focus remains on UK foreign policy and air travel problems.
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In 2011, President Barack Obama gave his first interview about the mission to find and kill Osama bin Laden. He shared his thoughts during the operation as it was happening.
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The interview was with the TV program 60 Minutes.
The mission took place in 2011.
Osama bin Laden was a top terrorist leader.
The operation aimed to find and kill him.
President Obama described his feelings watching the operation.
This was the first interview he gave after the mission.
The interview is available on the CBS News app.
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The Trump administration announced it will ban imports of certain Canadian motorcycles, dairy products, and most alcohol starting September 29. This move is part of ongoing trade tensions and follows Canada's tariffs on $20 billion worth of U.S. goods.
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The U.S. will ban most Canadian alcohol, motorcycles, whey, molasses, and non-alcoholic beer starting September 29.
Canada recently imposed tariffs on $20 billion of U.S. products in response to U.S. tariffs on Canadian goods.
President Donald Trump signed proclamations to enforce these bans and additional tariffs.
The U.S. will add a 50% tariff on Canadian cheese, steel, aluminum, and bamboo furniture starting the following Tuesday.
Some existing tariffs on products like toilet paper, cement, and fishing rod parts have been removed after further review.
The trade conflict involves accusations from both sides: the U.S. claims unfair Canadian trade practices, while Canada calls the U.S. demands unreasonable.
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The United States is banning dairy, most alcoholic drinks, and motorcycles from Canada starting in three weeks. This move comes after Canada placed tariffs on $20 billion of U.S. goods, deepening a trade conflict between the two countries. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said the trade tensions push Canada to reduce its dependence on the U.S. and expand trade with other partners like the European Union.
Key Facts
The U.S. will ban Canadian dairy products, most alcoholic beverages, and motorcycles in response to Canadian tariffs.
Canada imposed tariffs on $20 billion worth of U.S. goods earlier the same day.
President Donald Trump ordered U.S. government contracts to exclude Canadian products until Canada offers full reciprocity to American goods.
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said Canada aims to become less dependent on the U.S. economically.
The U.S. previously imposed 50% tariffs on about 5% of Canadian imports, targeting dairy, alcohol, and auto industries.
Trade conflicts between Canada and the U.S. have existed for years, especially over dairy and softwood lumber.
Some Canadian provinces have banned U.S. alcoholic products, contributing to rising tensions.
Canada is exploring stronger trade ties with the European Union to diversify away from U.S. dependence.
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Anthony DiLorenzo won the Republican primary in New Hampshire's 1st Congressional District with President Donald Trump's endorsement. Despite some recent losses for Trump-backed candidates, his support continues to influence Republican voters in primaries.
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Anthony DiLorenzo won the Republican primary in New Hampshire’s 1st Congressional District with 51.5% of the vote.
DiLorenzo defeated Hollie Noveletsky, who got 26.8% of the vote.
President Trump endorsed DiLorenzo on July 13, calling him a successful businessman.
Trump’s endorsed candidates have a 96% success rate in this year's primaries, according to Ballotpedia.
Some Trump-backed candidates have lost primaries in Tennessee, Florida, Michigan, and other states.
Trump’s approval rating is low nationally but remains high among Republican voters.
Current polling and prediction markets expect Democrats to keep the New Hampshire 1st District seat in the upcoming election.
The district previously supported former Vice President Kamala Harris in the 2024 election by a small margin.
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John E. Sununu won the New Hampshire Republican Senate primary and will run against Democrat Chris Pappas in the general election. President Donald Trump supported Sununu despite past criticism, and this race is important for control of the U.S. Senate.
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John E. Sununu, a former senator, won the Republican primary in New Hampshire.
Sununu served one Senate term from 2003 to 2009.
Chris Pappas won the Democratic primary and will face Sununu in the general election.
President Trump endorsed Sununu earlier this year, even though Sununu has criticized Trump before.
Sununu has disagreed with some Trump policies, like tariffs and military action in Iran.
New Hampshire is seen as an important state for control of the U.S. Senate.
Republicans have not won a New Hampshire Senate race since 2010, when Kelly Ayotte won.
The race will be closely watched because Democrats want to take control of the Senate.
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Rep. Chris Pappas, a Democrat, and former Sen. John E. Sununu, a Republican, are expected to compete for the U.S. Senate seat being vacated by retiring Sen. Jeanne Shaheen in New Hampshire. Pappas won the Democratic primary against several candidates, while Sununu won the Republican primary.
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Senator Jeanne Shaheen, a Democrat from New Hampshire, is retiring.
Rep. Chris Pappas won the Democratic primary to run for her Senate seat.
Pappas defeated four other Democrats, including Karishma Manzur.
John E. Sununu, a former Republican senator, won the Republican primary.
Pappas and Sununu will compete in the general election for the Senate seat.
The race is in New Hampshire, often called the Granite State.
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New Hampshire Governor Kelly Ayotte, a Republican, is expected to run against Democrat Cinde Warmington for governor in November. Political forecasting groups predict Ayotte is likely to win a second term.
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Kelly Ayotte is the current governor of New Hampshire.
She is a member of the Republican Party.
Ayotte is seeking a second term as governor.
Cinde Warmington is the Democratic candidate running against Ayotte.
Decision Desk HQ and Cook Political Report provide the election forecasts.
Both groups predict Ayotte will probably win the November election.
Ayotte won the Republican nomination easily.
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Congressman Chris Pappas won the Democratic primary for the U.S. Senate in New Hampshire. He will face former Senator John E. Sununu, who is supported by President Donald Trump, in the general election.
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Chris Pappas, a centrist Democrat, defeated Karishma Manzur in the New Hampshire Senate primary.
The seat is open because Senator Jeanne Shaheen is retiring after three terms.
Pappas has served in the U.S. House since 2019 and has support from Democratic leaders and former Vice President Kamala Harris.
Pappas’s family owns a famous local restaurant called the Puritan Backroom in Manchester.
The competition involved debate over support for Israel, with Manzur criticizing Pappas’s donations linked to pro-Israel groups.
Pappas supports U.S. aid to Israel but expressed concerns about Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
In the general election, Pappas will run against John E. Sununu, a Republican and former senator endorsed by President Donald Trump.
New Hampshire has not elected a Republican senator since 2010 but Republicans control the state legislature.
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A judge raised the cash bond to $10 million for Barry Morphew, a man charged with killing his wife, after officials said he broke rules by fleeing from a crash near the airport. Morphew had been allowed out on bond but was arrested again recently and faces trial next summer for the death of his wife, who disappeared in 2020.
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Barry Morphew was charged with killing his wife, Suzanne Morphew, who disappeared in 2020.
Suzanne Morphew’s skeletal remains were found in 2023 in southern Colorado.
Morphew had been released on a $3 million bond but was required to stay home and wear a GPS monitor.
He fled the scene of a crash after picking up his daughter at the airport, violating his bond conditions.
A judge increased his bond to $10 million cash only, meaning he must pay the full amount to be released.
Prosecutors say Morphew could have escaped the country easily after breaking bond rules.
Suzanne’s remains showed no trauma but had drug traces used to sedate wildlife; Morphew was the only authorized person nearby to use those drugs.
Morphew pleads not guilty and is set to go to trial next summer.
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John Sununu and Chris Pappas won their primary races and will compete for the open U.S. Senate seat from New Hampshire this November. The seat became available after Senator Jeanne Shaheen decided not to run again and endorsed Pappas.
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John Sununu, a Republican, served in both the House and Senate representing New Hampshire.
Chris Pappas, a Democrat, is currently a U.S. House member from New Hampshire and is endorsed by Senator Shaheen.
Sununu defeated former Senator Scott Brown in the GOP primary.
Pappas won against Karishma Manzur in the Democratic primary.
New Hampshire has not elected a Republican senator since 2010.
Republicans have held the governor’s office in New Hampshire since 2017.
Control of the Senate could be affected by this race, as Democrats need to win four seats to take control.
The race is expected to be highly competitive.
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Hurricane Lowell hit the Hawaiian islands with heavy rain, strong winds, and large waves. Some areas received up to 2 feet of rain, and wind speeds reached 90 miles per hour, causing significant damage to homes.
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Hurricane Lowell affected the Hawaiian islands.
Some places got up to 2 feet (about 60 cm) of rain.
Winds reached speeds of 90 miles per hour (about 145 km/h).
The storm created very large waves.
Many homes in Hawaii were damaged by the storm.
The event was reported by CBS News correspondents Carter Evans and Rob Marciano.
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