Ohio Republican candidate Vivek Ramaswamy is criticized for an attack ad that uses personal family details about his opponent Amy Acton. Michigan Democrat Representative Debbie Dingell called the ad "absolutely despicable" and spoke about its negative impact on state politics.
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Vivek Ramaswamy is running for governor in Ohio as a Republican.
His campaign released an attack ad involving Amy Acton’s estranged mother.
Amy Acton is Ramaswamy’s opponent in the governor’s race.
The ad has faced backlash and criticism for being personal and controversial.
Representative Debbie Dingell, a Democrat from Michigan, condemned the ad.
Dingell described the ad as "absolutely despicable."
The issue touches on political tactics used in the Ohio and Michigan elections.
The controversy highlights tensions in current U.S. state-level election campaigns.
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The Justice Department’s Inspector General has decided not to investigate claims that prosecutors wrongly accused Olympian David Hearn of vandalizing the Reflecting Pool. The case has been referred to the Office of Professional Responsibility, which handles lawyer misconduct but is seen as less independent and has been weakened since the Trump administration.
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David Hearn was indicted for vandalizing the Reflecting Pool but the case was later dropped after new evidence showed a contractor caused the damage.
The Justice Department Inspector General, Don Berthiaume, declined to investigate allegations of misconduct by the prosecutors.
The case was referred to the Office of Professional Responsibility (OPR), which investigates certain attorney misconduct.
The OPR head is appointed by the Attorney General and the office has lost about 50% of its staff since the start of the Trump administration.
Hearn’s lawyers say the OPR is no longer fully capable of conducting strong oversight.
The lawyers alleged possible crimes including witness tampering, perjury, obstruction of justice, and civil rights violations related to the case.
A witness changed their testimony during the grand jury hearing, which affected the basis for the felony charge.
There have been past concerns about limits on the Inspector General’s power to investigate attorney misconduct in the Justice Department.
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Cornell University President Michael Kotlikoff is facing criticism for how he responded to a letter from Jane Doe, who alleges she was gang raped at a Chi Phi fraternity house. The issue has raised concerns about the university’s handling of sexual assault claims.
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Jane Doe wrote a letter describing an alleged gang rape at the Chi Phi fraternity house at Cornell University.
Cornell President Michael Kotlikoff’s response to the letter has been criticized.
The situation has sparked public and media attention.
The case is part of broader concerns about sexual assault on college campuses.
No details in the article specify the exact content of Kotlikoff’s response.
The Chi Phi fraternity is under scrutiny because of the allegation.
The incident has prompted discussions about how universities support survivors of sexual violence.
The report comes from a CBS News segment aired recently.
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Families and advocacy groups say that very sick detainees in two Florida immigration jails are scheduled to be deported to African countries, despite their serious health problems. These detainees face unclear conditions after deportation, and concerns are raised about lack of medical care during and after their removal.
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Detainees at Krome North and Broward transitional ICE facilities in Florida are reportedly targeted for deportation to African countries such as the Central African Republic and Burundi.
Some detainees are very ill, with conditions like diabetes and pancreatitis, and have experienced poor medical care while detained.
Mexico and Cuba have refused to accept some detainees due to their medical needs.
Deportations are planned within days, possibly on Thursday or Friday of the reported week.
Deportees may face harsh travel conditions, including shackling and extended flights lasting up to 24 hours.
Advocacy groups report detainees may not receive adequate medical care after deportation.
ICE facilities mentioned are overcrowded and privately operated.
The Department of Homeland Security did not comment further after being given detainee details.
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Polymarket removed a betting contract about whether seven men accused of sexual assault at Cornell University would be charged with felony sex crimes. The platform took down the contract after public criticism and legal concerns, and no charges have been filed against the men.
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Polymarket offered bets on whether seven men accused of sexual assault at Cornell would face felony charges.
Users wagered more than $450,000 before the contract was removed.
The contract was available from September 30, 2024, until it was removed, initially set to close on January 31, 2025.
Polymarket’s U.S. platform is regulated by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, which prohibits trading on illegal activities.
The company removed the contract after hearing public concerns and criticism.
Several celebrities, including LeBron James and Derek Jeter, appeared in Polymarket commercials and have endorsement deals with the company.
The alleged victim filed a civil lawsuit against the men and Cornell University, claiming sexual assault and mishandling of the complaint.
All accused men deny the allegations and have not been charged with a crime.
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Several protesters were taken out of President Donald Trump’s rally in North Carolina on Tuesday night. At the same time, political advertisements in Ohio are becoming more personal during the midterm election season.
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President Trump held a rally in North Carolina on Tuesday night.
Multiple protesters at the rally were removed by security.
Political ads in Ohio are becoming more personal and targeted.
The events are part of the ongoing midterm election campaigns.
The rally and ads reflect increased political activity ahead of the midterms.
The article is focused on U.S. domestic political events.
The reporting was done by Weijia Jiang for CBS News.
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The war in Lebanon, especially since October 2023, has made life harder for people with autism and ADHD, who need stable routines and quiet environments. Families like Lena Kouyoumjian’s struggle to care for their neurodivergent children as bombings, fear, and economic problems disrupt daily life and services.
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Lebanon has been affected by war since October 2023, with bombings and an ongoing economic crisis.
Vana, a 20-year-old autistic and non-verbal woman, has become more anxious due to loud noises and changes caused by the war.
Neurodivergent people, including those with autism and ADHD, need steady routines and support to feel safe.
Lena Kouyoumjian cares for her daughter but finds it hard to manage as conditions worsen.
The Autism Awareness Association (AAA) near Beirut provides support and classes for autistic youth.
Rising costs and dangerous conditions have made it difficult for Vana to attend AAA classes regularly.
Many people in Lebanon do not fully understand autism and its range of symptoms.
Neurodivergent individuals face additional challenges due to stigma and lack of resources during the war.
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U.S. homebuilders are less confident about the housing market due to higher mortgage rates, rising fuel prices, and weak demand. Builders are lowering prices and offering incentives, leading to fewer new home constructions.
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Builder confidence dropped to 29 in October, the lowest since June 2012.
43% of builders cut prices in October, the highest percentage since 2020.
65% of builders used sales incentives for 19 months in a row.
New homes now cost less per square foot than older homes.
Mortgage rates have risen above 7%, making home loans more expensive.
Diesel prices are nearly double compared to last year, increasing construction costs.
President Trump’s steps to lower diesel costs are helping builders somewhat.
Immigration enforcement is causing construction delays and labor shortages.
New home building starts and completions are slowing down nationwide.
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Cancer research has made great progress in creating new treatments, but it still struggles to choose the right patients for these treatments. Better tests and patient selection methods are needed to avoid giving powerful drugs to patients who will not benefit and to target those who will.
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Cancer behaves differently in each patient, so not everyone responds the same way to a treatment.
Current cancer research often focuses on whether a drug works on average, rather than who it works for.
Precision medicine uses genomic and molecular tests to guide treatment decisions, like in the OPTIMA trial for breast cancer patients.
Around 68% of patients in the OPTIMA trial could avoid chemotherapy without worse outcomes using better patient selection.
Tumors are complex and involve DNA, RNA, and proteins, so tests using only a few biomarkers may miss important information.
Giving treatments that won’t work can cause harmful side effects and wasted time for patients, especially those with advanced cancer.
Ineffective treatments also waste money, hospital resources, and research opportunities.
Experts call for patient selection to be part of drug development from the start and for better data collection to improve future treatment decisions.
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French union leaders, including the head of the CGT union, have called for strikes after talks with Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu ended without agreement. This comes amid ongoing protests and riots in France, with unions unhappy that the government did not meet their demands.
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The CGT union leader Sophie Binet called for strikes following failed talks with Prime Minister Lecornu.
The government did not offer any new measures or acknowledge the demands presented by the unions.
The country has experienced recent riots and protests, including student involvement.
The French Prime Minister has promised a large police presence to manage upcoming demonstrations.
Some areas in Paris have had curfews imposed to control unrest.
Hundreds of people have been quickly put on trial for damaging city centers during protests.
The French Justice Minister has said there will be strict punishment for those involved in riots.
The situation remains tense with ongoing security and social challenges in France.
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The Israeli military detained about 80 volunteers from the US, Israel, and Britain who were helping Palestinians harvest olives in the West Bank near Bethlehem. Among those detained was Brad Lander, a New York congressional nominee, along with several rabbis and Israel’s former deputy attorney general. The volunteers say they were on private Palestinian land and were peacefully harvesting olives when the military declared the area a closed military zone and took them to a police station.
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Approximately 80 volunteers, including US politician Brad Lander, rabbis, and an Israeli former deputy attorney general, were detained by the Israeli military during an olive harvest near Nahalin in the West Bank.
The volunteers say they were on private Palestinian land and were peacefully harvesting olives with permission from the landowners.
Israeli soldiers declared the area a closed military zone and separated the detainees by nationality before transporting them to police stations.
Brad Lander, who supports Palestinian rights and criticizes the Israeli government’s occupation, was released with a warning; others remained detained.
The detainees have been given water but not food according to Protect the Harvest, the organization coordinating the event.
Tensions around olive harvesting are high because settler militants have attacked Palestinians and those helping them during the harvest.
The Israeli authorities have not yet responded publicly to requests for comment on the detentions.
The olive harvest is an annual event and is seen by volunteers as a way to support Palestinians and highlight the situation under occupation.
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The article discusses the idea that top executives, including well-known tech leaders and their company boards, should be held personally responsible if their AI technologies cause harm to society. This approach aims to make companies more careful with AI development and its consequences.
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The article focuses on top tech executives such as Sam Altman, Dario Amodei, Elon Musk, and Mark Zuckerberg.
It suggests these leaders and their boards should face personal legal responsibility for damages caused by their AI products.
The goal is to prevent AI systems from causing problems or "going rogue."
Holding executives personally liable would increase accountability in AI development.
This idea reflects concerns about AI's rapid growth and potential risks to society.
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Nigeria has confirmed its first case of Ebola, a woman who traveled from Uganda and was admitted to a hospital in Abuja. The Ebola outbreak began in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo) in May and is spreading faster than any previous Ebola outbreak.
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Nigeria reported its first Ebola case involving a woman who traveled from Uganda.
The patient was admitted to a private hospital in Abuja, Nigeria’s capital.
The Ebola outbreak started in DR Congo in May 2026.
Health officials say this outbreak is the fastest-spreading Ebola outbreak recorded.
The virus involved is the Bundibugyo strain of Ebola.
The outbreak has also affected Kenya and Uganda.
Aid workers are vaccinating people who might have been exposed to the virus.
Efforts to control the outbreak are ongoing in the affected regions.
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The article features Galina Duverne, a cake decorating expert from Paris, explaining what makes a great Halloween cake. It also mentions that cake decorating is becoming more popular in France as Halloween approaches.
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Galina Duverne is an expert from the École de Cake Design in Paris.
She shares tips on creating a great Halloween cake.
Halloween celebrations are becoming more recognized in France.
Cake decorating is gaining interest among the French.
The article is part of a program called "Entre Nous."
It includes cultural themes related to Halloween and French traditions.
The content is produced by Amanda Alexander, Théophile Vareille, and Georgina Robertson.
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France and the United Kingdom are sending military forces and equipment to Saudi Arabia to help protect it from attacks by the Houthis, a Yemeni armed group. This support mainly aims to defend Saudi cities and oil export sites amid a rising conflict in the region.
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France has started sending troops and air defense systems to Saudi Arabia, focusing on protecting the Red Sea port city of Yanbu.
The UK plans to deploy Typhoon fighter jets, military advisers, and a transport aircraft to help defend Saudi Arabia.
The Houthis, supported by Iran, have launched missile and drone attacks on Saudi infrastructure, killing 19 and injuring over 300 recently.
UK Defence Secretary Wes Streeting described the Houthi attacks as “despicable” and focused on defensive missions.
French support mainly aims to protect Saudi export infrastructure, while the UK will also conduct patrols to intercept missiles and provide refueling to Saudi jets.
The moves by the UK and France serve to protect European energy interests and strengthen alliances in the Gulf region.
Analysts warn there is a risk these deployments could draw the UK and France deeper into the Saudi-Houthi conflict.
US President Donald Trump has not offered direct military help to Saudi Arabia despite their requests.
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A woman named Anna Marlene Somoza, linked to drug cartels, was arrested in Mexico for the 1997 murder of her daughter in Arizona. After a long investigation and years on the run, authorities confirmed the victim's identity through DNA and are working to bring Somoza back to face charges.
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Anna Marlene Somoza was connected to major drug trafficking near the Arizona border.
She acted as a confidential informant for Arizona law enforcement after a 1993 arrest for marijuana offenses.
Somoza’s daughter, Crystal Reyes, was born in 1993 and lived in Arizona where she suffered severe abuse.
Crystal Reyes died in 1997 by suffocation inside a sealed cardboard box.
Human bone fragments found in 1998 were identified years later as Crystal's through DNA testing.
Somoza and her boyfriend, detective Avelino Tamala, were charged with first-degree murder; Tamala received a life sentence in 2016.
Somoza fled to Mexico and avoided capture for years due to cartel connections.
She was arrested in Mexico in September 2026, and efforts to extradite her to Arizona are ongoing.
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Justice Elena Kagan said that recent Supreme Court decisions have increased political divisions in the United States. She focused on rulings that allowed more political spending and reduced protections for voting rights.
Dr. Gaytari Devi, a neurologist, discussed warning signs of multiple sclerosis (MS) on CBS Mornings, using actress Christina Applegate’s case as an example of misdiagnosis. She explained what symptoms to watch for to help catch MS earlier.
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Dr. Gaytari Devi is a neurologist specializing in Alzheimer's and other complex brain conditions.
Christina Applegate was initially misdiagnosed before being correctly diagnosed with MS.
Multiple sclerosis is a disease that affects the nervous system and can cause various symptoms.
Early signs of MS can include vision problems, numbness, weakness, or balance issues.
Proper diagnosis is important to start treatment early and manage symptoms better.
Dr. Devi appeared on CBS Mornings to raise awareness about MS warning signs.
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Israeli settlers have surrounded the home of Yousef Shanaran and his family in the South Hebron Hills, preventing them from leaving or accessing their well and crops. The Israeli army has limited involvement, allowing access only sporadically, while settlers maintain close control, leading to what locals describe as a siege.
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Yousef Shanaran’s home in the South Hebron Hills has been surrounded by Israeli settlers since October 5.
Settlers moved a tent close to the house, restricting the family’s movement and exposing them to attacks.
The family cannot freely access their well or bring in food without army permission.
The Israeli army coordinates limited access but often delays or refuses to assist with supplies.
Settlers have attacked the family using sticks and pepper spray.
The army presence outside the home appears passive and does not stop settlers from returning after tent demolitions.
The area is under joint Israeli-Palestinian control, but laws restricting settlers are not enforced.
Local Palestinians describe the situation as living in a prison inside their own home because of the siege.
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