The US government has accused Canadian politicians of trying to influence the US midterm elections by criticizing President Donald Trump’s tariffs and supporting US politicians who oppose him. Canada denies these accusations, saying their actions are meant to protect and grow their economy, not interfere in elections.
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The US embassy said Canadian officials openly planned to influence the US midterm elections, especially through trade discussions.
Canadian Industry Minister Melanie Joly mentioned targeting US states affected by tariffs to apply political pressure.
Joly met with US Democratic governors and politicians before the midterms, which the US called election interference.
Joly denied interfering, saying her meetings focused on attracting investment to Canada.
Ontario Premier Doug Ford supported retaliation against US tariffs and ran an ad campaign criticizing the tariffs, which led Trump to cancel trade talks.
The US embassy listed cases of Canadians illegally voting in US elections but did not link these to Canadian government actions.
The US ambassador said the US is watching Canada closely for election interference and will respond if needed.
US-Canada relations have worsened since President Trump began his second term in 2025, due to the ongoing trade war.
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Many top US politicians are very old, including Representative Hal Rogers, President Donald Trump, and Senator Chuck Grassley. There are few young lawmakers in Congress, and younger candidates face challenges like raising money and competing against established politicians.
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Hal Rogers, 88, is the longest-serving member of the House and running for his 24th term.
President Donald Trump is 80 years old, and Joe Biden left office at 82.
Senator Chuck Grassley is 93 and has served since before Alaska and Hawaii were states.
The US government is often called a "gerontocracy" because many leaders are much older than most adults.
Few US lawmakers are under 45 compared to other democracies.
27-year-old Riley Owen is one of the few Gen Z candidates running for Congress.
Young candidates often have trouble fundraising against experienced incumbents.
Some young politicians say their generation has fresh ideas and skills to address modern issues.
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Two US special envoys, Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, met with Russian President Vladimir Putin to discuss peace talks for the war in Ukraine. During the meeting, Russia released a retired American teacher, Stephen Hubbard, who had been held for over four years.
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Steve Witkoff met Putin in person in Saint Petersburg, while Jared Kushner joined virtually.
The meeting resulted in Russia agreeing to resume peace talks with Ukraine and the US.
A "trilateral meeting" involving the US, Russia, and Ukraine is planned to focus on post-war security.
Ukraine accepted the proposed meeting after talks with the US in Oslo, Norway.
The war in Ukraine started in February 2022 when Russia invaded the country.
Russia released Stephen Hubbard, a 74-year-old retired American teacher detained since 2022, accused of being a Ukrainian mercenary.
President Donald Trump personally appealed for Hubbard’s release and spoke to him by phone afterward.
Steve Witkoff called Putin a "humanitarian" for releasing Hubbard, which caused criticism from US lawmakers and activists.
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Michigan Senate candidates Abdul El-Sayed and Mike Rogers will have their final debate before the upcoming midterm elections on Wednesday night. This debate is one of the last chances for voters to hear from both candidates before voting.
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The debate is between Abdul El-Sayed and Mike Rogers.
It is the final debate before the Michigan midterm elections.
The event will occur on Wednesday night.
The debate is part of the political campaign for the U.S. Senate seat from Michigan.
Midterm elections refer to general elections held in the middle of a president’s four-year term.
This debate will likely influence voters' decisions.
CBS News is covering the debate and providing related updates.
Both candidates aim to present their policies and ideas to Michigan voters.
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Body camera video from a Mississippi police officer shows the moments before the officer shot and killed a one-year-old boy. The shooting happened while the officer was chasing suspects who were shoplifting in a Walmart parking lot.
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The video comes from the body camera of a Mississippi police officer.
It shows events just before a one-year-old boy was shot and killed.
The police officer was pursuing people suspected of shoplifting.
The incident occurred in a Walmart parking lot.
The video was shared by Darkhorse Press and verified by CBS News.
No further details on the boy’s condition or charges against suspects are given in the article.
The article focuses on U.S. police activity and a tragic shooting case.
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John Herbst, a former U.S. ambassador to Ukraine, called Russian President Vladimir Putin a war criminal. He disagreed with Steve Witkoff's statement that Putin is a "humanitarian" after an American prisoner was released from Russia.
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John Herbst served as the U.S. ambassador to Ukraine.
He referred to Vladimir Putin as a war criminal.
Steve Witkoff said Putin is a "humanitarian."
This comment was made after an American citizen was freed from a Russian prison.
Herbst called Witkoff's comment "fatuous," meaning silly or pointless.
The discussion took place on the program "The Daily Report."
The article focuses on views related to the conflict involving Russia and Ukraine.
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A teenager has filed a lawsuit against the Alpha Delta Phi fraternity at the University of Chicago, accusing it of not preventing sexual assaults despite previous reports. The lawsuit says the teen was sexually assaulted at the fraternity house in February 2026 and that the fraternity failed to enforce safety measures.
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The lawsuit was filed by a teenager referred to as Jane Doe.
Jane Doe alleges she was sexually assaulted on February 7, 2026, at the Alpha Delta Phi fraternity house.
She claims the fraternity ignored previous reports of sexual assault risks dating back to 2009.
The fraternity suspended the member accused after the allegations became known.
The lawsuit states Alpha Delta Phi National received multiple reports of sexual misconduct but did not take adequate steps like suspending the chapter or tightening event security.
Previous alleged incidents include two in 2009 and a report shared anonymously on social media in 2022.
Jane Doe was given an unidentified alcoholic drink and escorted to a bedroom by a fraternity member before the alleged assault.
The University of Chicago and the accused fraternity member have not provided public comments beyond the fraternity suspending the member.
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The TV show Glee is coming back with a new series ordered by Disney+ and Hulu. The revival will include some original cast members like Lea Michele, and the creators hope to balance returning characters with new ones, similar to how the show Scrubs successfully returned years after it ended.
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Glee is officially returning more than 10 years after the original series ended.
Disney+ and Hulu will produce the new version.
Lea Michele will return as Rachel Berry, with hints that Heather Morris and Chord Overstreet may also join.
The new series is being produced by 20th Television, with details about the plot not yet released.
The original Glee introduced new younger characters while keeping some original cast in later seasons.
Scrubs returned to TV 16 years after it ended, bringing back original actors in new career roles alongside younger characters.
The Scrubs revival was successful, averaging 8.7 million viewers and receiving strong reviews.
The Scrubs show was renewed for a second season soon after the first revival season ended.
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The US Department of Agriculture confirmed the first case of the flesh-eating New World screwworm parasite found in US wildlife, specifically in an elk in Texas. This parasite was previously eradicated in the US but has recently reappeared after spreading north from Central America, causing concerns for wildlife and livestock.
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The New World screwworm parasite was found in an elk in Pecos County, Texas.
The elk was on a game ranch and reported after being harvested by a hunter.
Texas animal health officials will change the boundaries of the infested zone because of this finding.
USDA and Texas Parks and Wildlife are increasing monitoring of wildlife in the affected area.
The parasite was eradicated in the US decades ago but has returned by moving north from Central America through Mexico.
The US stopped Mexican cattle imports in 2023 to prevent the parasite’s spread but resumed some trade in August at an Arizona port.
The screwworm has been detected multiple times this year in the US, including on a calf, a horse, and a dog in Texas.
The cattle import ban contributed to smaller beef supplies and higher prices for American consumers.
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Surveillance video shows a man in Florida trying to kidnap a 13-year-old girl in a gas station parking lot. The girl was able to escape and get away safely, according to the police.
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The incident happened in Florida at a gas station parking lot.
A man wearing biking gear approached a 13-year-old girl who was walking home.
The man tried to kidnap the girl.
The girl managed to break free from the man.
Authorities are aware of the situation and have the video footage.
No reports of the man being caught were mentioned.
The girl was not harmed and got away safely.
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The UK government has started a new Energy Wealth Fund with £2 billion taken from the existing National Wealth Fund. This fund aims to invest the money from North Sea oil and gas revenues to support future generations, similar to Norway’s successful oil fund.
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Chancellor John Healey announced the Energy Wealth Fund during the approval of the Jackdaw gas project.
The UK has earned around £200 billion from North Sea oil and gas over past decades but did not create a large sovereign wealth fund like Norway.
Treasury officials estimate that if the UK had invested these revenues like Norway, the fund could be worth about £1 trillion today.
Norway’s sovereign wealth fund started in 1996 and is now over 1000 times larger than its initial investment.
Norway invests mainly overseas and uses about 3% of the fund’s value yearly to support government spending.
The UK’s new fund will focus on investing in domestic green energy projects, which may yield different returns than Norway’s fund.
North Sea oil production is expected to slow down, but projects like Jackdaw may extend its life.
The UK's fund is a recent initiative aiming to avoid past missed chances to save and invest oil revenues.
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Stella Parton, the sister of Dolly Parton, reported problems while voting early in Tennessee’s midterm election, saying her ballot kept defaulting to the wrong candidate. Election officials said voters can review and correct their ballots before submitting and encouraged people to report any problems to poll workers.
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Stella Parton experienced issues with the voting machines during early voting in Tennessee.
Her ballot kept switching to Marsha Blackburn, a Republican candidate.
Parton posted about the problem on social media and sought help from a poll worker.
Tennessee election officials stated the voting system has safeguards to ensure votes match voter intent.
Voters can review their ballot on a screen before final submission to correct errors.
Early voting in Tennessee runs from October 14 to October 29.
The midterm election includes races for governor, U.S. Senate, U.S. House, and state legislature seats.
Tennessee voters are also deciding on three state constitutional amendments related to bail, taxes, and victims’ rights.
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Elon Musk reportedly limited Ukraine's access to SpaceX’s satellite internet network, which is important for Ukraine’s defense against Russian attacks. This information comes from sources shared with CBS News.
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Elon Musk owns SpaceX, the company providing satellite internet through its Starlink network.
Ukraine has been using Starlink to help maintain communication during the conflict with Russia.
Musk reportedly restricted Ukraine’s access to this network at some point.
The network is key for Ukraine’s defense and communication in the ongoing war.
The report was shared by CBS News, citing sources close to the situation.
National security reporter Alexander Ward discussed these details on CBS News.
The reasons for Musk’s restrictions were not explained in the report.
This issue relates to the wider conflict between Russia and Ukraine.
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A 46-year-old man was shot during a road rage incident while sitting in traffic on the George Washington Bridge, which links New York and New Jersey. A retired New York Police Department detective has been arrested in connection with the shooting.
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The shooting happened on the George Washington Bridge during rush hour traffic.
The victim is a 46-year-old father who was shot while remaining in his car.
The suspect is a retired NYPD detective.
The suspect is currently in custody.
The George Washington Bridge connects the states of New York and New Jersey.
Authorities are investigating the incident as a road rage shooting.
The event was reported by CBS News and includes video coverage.
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A chemical leak at a storage facility in Toledo, Ohio, caused the evacuation of people living within one mile of the site. Residents within three miles were told to keep windows shut and stay indoors to avoid exposure to the chemical haze.
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A chemical leak happened at a storage facility in Toledo, Ohio.
Everyone living within one mile of the leak had to evacuate.
People living within three miles had to close windows and stay inside, including pets.
The leak spread over a residential area, creating a haze that could be dangerous.
Authorities gave safety orders quickly to protect residents.
The incident took place on a Wednesday.
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Pope Leo XIV had surgery to remove part of his right lung after being diagnosed with lung cancer. Doctors say the cancer has not spread, so he does not need more treatment and is recovering well, continuing his public duties.
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Pope Leo XIV had surgery on October 13 to remove the lower part of his right lung.
He was diagnosed with lung adenocarcinoma, a common type of lung cancer.
Follow-up tests show the cancer has not spread, so no further treatment is needed.
The cancer was found by chance during routine abdominal exams, and the pope had no symptoms.
Pope Leo has already resumed some official work and public appearances.
Doctors say he can still take a planned trip to South America in November.
The pope was discharged from the hospital four days after surgery.
The surgery took place at Rome’s Gemelli Polyclinic.
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Nigeria has confirmed its first case of the Bundibugyo strain of Ebola, linked to an outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). The patient is a woman who traveled from Uganda to Abuja and is now in isolation, while health officials are tracking those she came into contact with.
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The first Nigerian Ebola case is of the Bundibugyo strain, previously seen mainly in Central Africa.
The infected woman traveled from Uganda to Nigeria on October 3 and was tested on October 19.
The virus strain has no available vaccine or specific treatment.
The woman’s health has worsened to multi-organ failure.
Nigerian authorities have identified 44 contacts, mostly healthcare workers and the patient’s husband.
Officials are tracing other passengers from the flight but believe she was not showing symptoms during travel.
The current Ebola outbreak has caused over 9,000 cases and more than 4,000 deaths in the DRC.
The outbreak has spread to five countries in Africa recently, including Kenya and Nigeria.
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Vivek Ramaswamy, who is running for governor in Ohio, released a political attack ad that features the mother of his opponent, Amy Acton. The ad has caused criticism and controversy.
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Vivek Ramaswamy is an Ohio candidate for governor.
His opponent in the race is Amy Acton.
Ramaswamy's attack ad includes Amy Acton's estranged mother.
The use of Acton’s mother in the ad has led to public criticism.
The news comes from a CBS News report by political director Fin Gómez.
The controversy involves campaign tactics in a local political race.
The article does not provide details on the content of the attack ad itself.
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President Donald Trump will hold a rally in Mississippi next Monday. This event is part of his campaign efforts ahead of the upcoming midterm elections.
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The rally will take place in Mississippi.
The event is scheduled for next Monday.
Mississippi is known as a state that usually votes Republican.
The rally is a last-minute addition to the midterm campaign schedule.
The Republican National Committee (RNC) confirmed the rally on Wednesday.
The visit suggests the Republican Party is actively campaigning even in strong Republican areas.
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New polling from The Cook Political Report shows Democrats leading in three key Senate races in Texas, Iowa, and Ohio as Republicans try to keep control of Congress in the upcoming midterm elections. The polling suggests voter dissatisfaction with the economy is hurting Republican candidates, including President Trump’s standing in these states.
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Democrats lead by 5% in Texas (James Talarico over Ken Paxton), 2% in Iowa (Josh Turek over Ashley Hinson), and 6% in Ohio (Sherrod Brown over Jon Husted).
These states voted for President Donald Trump in the 2024 presidential election.
Democrats are seen as more trustworthy on issues like fighting corruption, inflation, and lowering gas and energy prices.
Republicans have an advantage on immigration and taxes but face overall declining support due to economic concerns.
Republican candidates have double-digit negative favorability ratings, while Democratic candidates have about even favorability.
Polling shows President Trump’s net favorability is negative even in traditionally Republican states like Texas.
Experts say Democrats are competitive to gain Senate majority if their early voter turnout stays strong.
Uncertainty remains over how likely voters in polls will compare with actual voters on Election Day.
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