Kaylub Giamanco, a father of two, stopped a gunman who had killed three students and a teacher at Silver Rail Elementary School in Bend, Oregon. He intervened by entering a classroom and shooting the attacker, who was later confirmed dead by police.
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The shooting happened on October 15, 2026, at Silver Rail Elementary School in Bend, Oregon.
The attacker killed three students and one teacher, and injured another student and teacher.
Giamanco saw the gunman enter the school and immediately grabbed his own gun from his car.
He crawled through broken doors, entered the classroom where the attack was happening, and shot the gunman multiple times.
Police credited Giamanco with saving more lives by stopping the attacker.
A teacher also helped by wrestling the gunman to the floor, allowing Giamanco to act.
Giamanco expressed sadness for those who died and gratitude for saving others.
The family of one victim praised Giamanco for risking his own safety to help others.
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"The Kindness Mob" is a group that stops online bullying by sending lots of positive messages to people being bullied. The group secretly supports victims to make the internet a kinder place, helping hundreds of people since it started in 2023.
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Kahri Salyars posted a video about her weight loss on TikTok and received many hateful comments.
After a month of bullying, a wave of positive comments appeared, overwhelming the negative ones.
Tyler Brickley from Kansas City leads "The Kindness Mob," which has about 500,000 members.
The Kindness Mob chooses bullying victims and sends them many compliments without revealing themselves.
The group's goal is to make the internet feel more positive and kind.
Since 2023, the group has helped around 400 people who were targeted by online bullies.
Kahri Salyars regained confidence after the group's support changed the comment atmosphere.
The effort is kept secret to protect the victims and make the kindness more powerful.
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U.S. intelligence warns that Iran has increased efforts to target American diplomats and officials, with attack plans reaching advanced stages. Because of this threat, the U.S. is reducing staff at several embassies in the Middle East to protect personnel.
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A memo from the Director of National Intelligence, Jay Clayton, was sent to Senator Marco Rubio on October 23.
The memo says Iran's plots to kill U.S. officials have become more advanced.
Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen might expand attacks beyond Saudi Arabia.
The State Department is reducing staff and sending family members home from embassies in Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Lebanon, Qatar, and Jordan.
The intelligence has been shared with senior State Department officials, but the memo suggests more U.S. personnel should be informed.
President Donald Trump mentioned possible renewed U.S. military actions against Iran.
The reductions are to keep only essential staff at risk of attacks.
The specific targets or countries outside the Middle East involved in the plots are not detailed in the memo.
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Meghan Markle said she is very upset about reports that her father, Thomas Markle, is being investigated in the Philippines for alleged possession of child sexual abuse materials. This means authorities are looking into whether he had illegal images related to child abuse.
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Meghan Markle made a public statement expressing distress over the investigation.
Thomas Markle, her father, is under investigation in the Philippines.
The investigation is for alleged possession of child sexual abuse materials.
These materials refer to illegal images or videos related to child abuse.
CBS News reported the story with an update from reporter Emmet Lyons.
The news does not mention any charges or legal outcomes yet.
Meghan Markle is the Duchess of Sussex and a public figure.
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A new CBS 60 Minutes report covers the issue of "third-country deportations." Moussa Diawara, deported from the U.S., was sent to Mali by Ghanaian officials even though a U.S. judge ruled he could not be deported there. Diawara describes becoming homeless and hiding after this.
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The report focuses on "third-country deportations," where people are sent to countries other than their home country.
Moussa Diawara was deported from the U.S. and then forced by Ghanaian officials onto a flight to Mali.
A U.S. immigration judge had ruled that Diawara could not be deported to Mali.
After arriving in Mali, Diawara became homeless and went into hiding.
The 60 Minutes report airs Sunday at 7 p.m. ET/PT on CBS and streams on Paramount+.
The case raises questions about the legality and handling of deportations by multiple countries.
"Third-country deportations" is an immigration-related topic involving the U.S. government and other nations.
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The UK state pension uses a system called the triple lock, which raises pensions by the highest of 2.5%, inflation, or earnings growth each year. Compared to other rich countries, the UK state pension is lower relative to average wages, but many UK workers also invest in private workplace pensions, which helps narrow that gap. The UK government spends a lot on state pensions, but less than some other wealthy countries when looking at total retirement benefits compared to the size of the economy.
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The triple lock has increased UK state pensions faster than worker earnings since 2011.
Pensioner poverty in the UK has slightly increased in the last decade, partly due to rising housing costs.
Pensioners in the UK are less likely to be in relative poverty than families with children or working-age people.
The UK state pension replacement rate (the share of average earnings people receive in pension) is about 54.2%, below the 63.2% average in other wealthy countries.
Many UK workers have private workplace pensions, which raises total income in retirement beyond just the state pension.
The UK spends over £150 billion a year on state pensions, making it the most expensive benefit to fund.
UK pension spending as a share of the economy is lower than the average for other rich countries.
Aging populations may increase pension costs by 2060, causing financial pressure in many countries, including the UK.
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The UK government will spend £100 million to create a new AI Biosecurity Lab to protect against biological threats using artificial intelligence. This lab will work with top AI companies and experts to improve the country’s defenses against cyber and biological risks. Additional funding will be given to other AI and cybersecurity projects to strengthen national security.
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The UK will invest £100 million to establish the AI Biosecurity Lab, described as a "world first" institute.
Leading AI companies like OpenAI and Anthropic will provide £200 million in AI model credits to support the lab.
The lab aims to protect the UK from biological threats and cyber attacks by using advanced AI technology.
An extra £120 million will be spent on the UK’s AI Security Institute, which tests AI models for potential risks.
The government will also invest £60 million in a "National Cyber Shield" to improve cyber defenses using AI.
£70 million will be given to the National Exposure and Real-Time Vulnerability (NERV) Centre to find weaknesses in critical infrastructure.
Recent AI-assisted discoveries of software vulnerabilities, like the php2shell flaw, highlight the need for better cyber protections.
The UK government sees AI as a way to boost national security, create skilled jobs, and strengthen industry.
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Kenya has recorded its second death from Ebola during its first outbreak of the disease. The latest victim was a 65-year-old woman who was a close family member of the first patient, a man who had traveled from the Democratic Republic of Congo. Several other patients are being treated in isolation, and Kenya is taking steps to prevent further spread.
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The second Ebola death in Kenya was a 65-year-old woman related to the first victim.
The first victim was a man who traveled from the Democratic Republic of Congo to Nairobi before dying.
Seven other Ebola patients, including family members and healthcare workers, are receiving treatment.
All cases are linked to one cluster, with no signs of wider community spread in Kenya.
More than 4,000 people have died in Africa since Ebola cases appeared in DR Congo in May.
Kenya is screening travelers from high-risk countries and requires them to complete digital health forms.
Public health messages promote hygiene and encourage people to report suspected Ebola cases quickly.
Nigeria has one confirmed case of Ebola that may be linked to the strain seen in Kenya, with investigations ongoing.
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NASA is updating its Artemis moon program to aim for a moon landing in 2028. The agency will decide between SpaceX and Blue Origin to build the lander based on testing. Artemis III, planned for next year, will test important steps in Earth orbit before sending astronauts to the moon.
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NASA plans a moon landing in 2028 using a lander from either SpaceX or Blue Origin.
The choice of lander depends on which company performs best in testing.
Artemis III mission in 2026 will send four astronauts into Earth orbit for docking tests with both companies’ test landers.
Artemis III requires launching three powerful rockets in a short period: Blue Origin’s New Glenn, SpaceX’s Super Heavy-Starship, and NASA’s Space Launch System.
Astronauts will first dock with Blue Origin’s test lander, then with an uncrewed SpaceX Starship stage for testing.
Artemis IV will attempt a moon landing near the lunar south pole in 2028 with two astronauts on the surface.
NASA is working with both companies to keep options open and handle possible delays or technical problems.
NASA aims to beat China, which plans to land astronauts on the moon by 2030.
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A BBC Newscast episode previews Chancellor John Healey’s first Budget, scheduled for Wednesday. Katie Martin, chief of staff to his predecessor for nearly five years, discusses government policy codenames, what she thinks Healey should do and the decision to cut winter fuel payments.
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The episode was published on 24 October 2026 and runs for 37 minutes.
Chancellor John Healey is due to deliver his first Budget on Wednesday.
Katie Martin served as chief of staff to Healey’s predecessor for nearly five years.
Martin discusses codenames for government policies and her views on what Healey should do.
The episode addresses what happened with the decision to cut winter fuel payments.
Paddy O’Connell and Laura Kuenssberg presented the episode.
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A large online group called "The Kindness Mob" helps people who get hateful comments on the internet. One woman who posted a video about her weight loss shared how the group’s support helped her feel better.
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"The Kindness Mob" has about 500,000 members.
The group focuses on supporting people targeted by hate comments online.
The woman posted a video showing her weight loss journey.
She received many mean comments before the mob offered kindness.
The mob’s positive messages helped her recover from online bullying.
Steve Hartman reported this story for CBS News.
The segment is part of CBS News’ "On the Road" series.
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Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins said the Trump administration is continuing efforts to reorganize the Forest Service and other Agriculture Department agencies despite a court blocking those changes. The plan includes moving headquarters, closing offices, and changing programs, but the administration is appealing the court’s decision.
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The Forest Service headquarters would move from Washington, D.C. to Salt Lake City.
The plan would close 23 research stations and many regional offices.
Some regional offices would be replaced with state offices.
The changes are part of a bigger reshaping of the Agriculture Department.
Other areas affected include food, nutrition, and rural development programs.
A judge stopped the reorganization last week through a court order.
The administration is appealing the court decision.
Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins said the effort is continuing “full-bore ahead.”
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As colder weather approaches in the UK, experts and families suggest ways to keep homes warmer without using much heating to save money. Tips include wearing layered clothing, using blankets under bedsheets, opening curtains to catch sunlight, and using electric blankets safely.
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The UK expects cold weather with strong winds and heavy rain soon.
Energy prices are rising, making home heating more expensive.
Wearing many thin layers keeps body heat better than one thick layer.
Placing a blanket under the mattress can help stop cold air from coming up through beds.
Electric blankets use little electricity and can be a cheap way to stay warm if used safely.
Opening curtains during sunny days can warm rooms naturally, and closing them at night keeps heat inside.
Using soft items like rugs and blankets on doors can help keep heat in rooms.
Lighting a fire in a fireplace can be cheaper than turning on central heating.
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Britt McHenry resigned from her job as a press adviser at the U.S. State Department after an incident at a basketball game where she appeared to throw a drink on someone. She had been appointed to the position just last month.
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Britt McHenry was a former ESPN reporter.
She was appointed as a press adviser at the State Department last month.
During a Washington Wizards vs. Milwaukee Bucks NBA game, McHenry was seen throwing a drink on someone.
She was escorted from the stands at Capital One Arena after the incident.
The State Department called her resignation an internal personnel matter and declined to comment further.
McHenry was suspended by ESPN in 2015 after a video showed her arguing with a towing company clerk.
The news of her resignation was first reported by Page Six.
ABC News was unable to reach McHenry for comment.
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A man was arrested for allegedly damaging a World War II statue at the Iwo Jima Memorial in Quantico, Virginia. He is accused of using a sledgehammer to decapitate the statue.
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The incident happened this week at the Iwo Jima Memorial in Quantico, Virginia.
The statue is a World War II monument representing the famous Iwo Jima flag raising.
A man was arrested and charged in connection with the damage.
The statue was decapitated, meaning the head portion was removed or destroyed.
Authorities are handling the case as a criminal matter.
The weapon used was reported to be a sledgehammer.
The memorial is a significant site honoring U.S. Marines from World War II.
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President Donald Trump's Justice Department has filed a lawsuit to stop the certification of Alaska’s Senate election if the current Republican Senator Dan Sullivan loses. The lawsuit says that having another candidate with a similar name, Daniel J. Sullivan, could confuse voters and help Democrats win.
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The Department of Justice (DOJ) filed the lawsuit under President Trump's administration.
The lawsuit targets the certification process of Alaska’s Senate race results.
Incumbent Republican Senator Dan Sullivan is running for re-election.
Another candidate named Daniel J. Sullivan is also in the race.
The DOJ claims the similar names might confuse voters.
The confusion could potentially benefit Democratic candidates.
This legal action aims to prevent the election results from being finalized if Dan Sullivan loses.
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A veterinarian named Dr. Ben Simpson-Vernon shared five common habits dog owners have that can harm their pets. He warned against giving dogs sticks, hard chews like bones, and feeding them raw meat because these can lead to serious health problems for dogs and sometimes even humans.
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Throwing sticks for dogs can cause injuries that may block their airway or cause severe bleeding.
Hard chews such as bones or antlers can break dogs’ teeth, causing pain and dental problems.
Dr. Simpson-Vernon suggests using the "fingernail test": if you can't dent the chew with your fingernail, it’s too hard for dogs.
Feeding dogs raw meat can expose both dogs and humans to harmful bacteria like E. coli and Salmonella.
Raw diets pose a higher risk to homes with small children or people with weak immune systems.
The CDC and FDA advise against feeding raw pet food due to potential contamination with germs.
Owners may not realize that bacteria from raw food can spread when dogs lick hands or faces.
Playing fetch can be safe if owners avoid using sticks and choose safer toys.
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The Trump administration introduced new support for U.S. fishermen, including a website called Seafood.gov. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced a new voluntary label to identify fish caught in the United States, which will be offered by the Food and Drug Administration.
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The Trump administration launched initiatives to help U.S. fishermen.
A new government website, Seafood.gov, was created to provide information about seafood.
HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced the label at a rally in Fort Myers, Florida.
The label is voluntary and designed to mark fish caught in the U.S.
The Food and Drug Administration is responsible for offering this new label.
The label aims to help consumers identify U.S.-caught seafood more easily.
These efforts are part of a broader push to support the American fishing industry.
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A judge in New York allowed a former Cornell University student known as Jane Doe to continue her sexual assault lawsuit against the university and seven fraternity members while keeping her identity private. The judge warned that threats and harassment related to the case could be prosecuted as federal crimes.
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Jane Doe claims she was drugged and gang-raped at a Cornell fraternity house in October 2024.
Seven men named in the lawsuit deny any wrongdoing; no criminal charges have been filed.
The judge decided Jane Doe can remain anonymous due to the notoriety of the case and threats from some people.
The judge warned that cyberstalking and threats across state lines are federal crimes that could lead to prosecution.
Jane Doe and her family have experienced harassment, including doxxing (publishing private information).
New York Attorney General Letitia James is investigating the incident.
Cornell University supports appointing a special prosecutor and is conducting its own internal review.
The case has sparked wider discussions about handling sexual assault allegations on college campuses.
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Kiryat Shmona in northern Israel has been a strong supporter of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his Likud party. However, after years of conflict with Hezbollah, including rocket attacks and evacuations, some residents are beginning to question Netanyahu’s leadership ahead of the upcoming Israeli election.
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Kiryat Shmona is a northern Israeli city that has supported Netanyahu’s Likud party for many years.
The city was evacuated three years ago due to attacks from the Hezbollah group in Lebanon.
Netanyahu led multiple military actions in Lebanon since 2023 aiming to stop Hezbollah attacks.
Over 4,000 people in Lebanon have died during these conflicts, and many towns were damaged or destroyed.
Although the fighting calmed, Hezbollah remains active and attacks continued in early 2024.
About half of Kiryat Shmona’s population has returned after evacuation, but many shops and streets still feel empty.
Some residents feel Netanyahu has not kept his promises to protect the north from Hezbollah.
Support for Netanyahu in Kiryat Shmona might weaken, which could affect the closely contested Israeli election.
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