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Five people on the ground died and two others were seriously injured when an Amazon cargo plane crashed at Miami International Airport. The two pilots on the plane survived and were released from the hospital. Investigators are examining the crash site and the plane’s data to find out what caused the accident.
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The crash happened on Saturday at Miami International Airport as the Amazon Prime Air Boeing 767 was landing from San Juan, Puerto Rico.
The plane went off the end of the runway, crashed through fencing, and hit a van carrying five people, all of whom died.
The victims on the ground worked for a company that cleans aircraft and were riding in a Ford Econoline van.
Two people in the van, aged 79 and 32, were seriously injured and remain in critical condition.
Both pilots were the only people on the plane and have been released from the hospital.
Investigators from the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) are studying the crash scene and recovered the plane’s “black box” flight data recorder.
Factors being studied include the plane’s speed, weather conditions, pilot decisions, and the mechanical state of the 32-year-old aircraft.
The crash caused major damage and airport delays for three days, but normal operations have resumed.
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A recent poll shows that Democratic candidates have increased their support among Latino voters in key House districts. This change could influence which party controls Congress after the 2024 elections.
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The poll was conducted by Hart Research and TelevisaUnivision.
It focused on Latino voters in competitive, or battleground, House districts.
Democrats now have a 58% lead on the generic congressional ballot in these areas.
Latino voters are one of the fastest-growing groups in these districts.
The poll results suggest Latino voters could be a decisive factor in the 2024 congressional elections.
Control of Congress depends partly on voter support in these swing districts.
The poll was shared with the news outlet Axios.
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Five people died in a crash of an Amazon cargo plane at Miami International Airport. Miami-Dade County Sheriff Rosie Cordero-Stutz announced the victims' names. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has started investigating the accident.
Key Facts
The crash involved an Amazon cargo plane.
It happened at Miami International Airport.
Five people died in the crash.
Miami-Dade County Sheriff Rosie Cordero-Stutz released the victims' identities.
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is leading the investigation.
The crash occurred on Sunday.
CBS News reporter Skyler Henry provided updates on the event.
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A technical problem with air traffic control caused delays and cancellations at major UK airports like Manchester, Birmingham, and London on Tuesday. The issue lasted about three hours and led to ongoing disruptions. The Civil Aviation Authority explains passengers’ rights to care, rebooking, refunds, and compensation during such events.
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The air traffic control problem started just before 2pm and was fixed around 5pm.
Hundreds of flights were cancelled, affecting travel in the UK and abroad.
Passengers delayed long enough are entitled to food, drinks, phone calls, emails, and sometimes hotel stays from their airline.
Airlines must offer a refund or a new flight if your plane is cancelled under UK law.
Delays over five hours allow passengers to cancel their journey and get a refund.
Passengers should keep receipts if they pay for their own care while waiting.
Airlines usually do not pay compensation if the delay or cancellation is due to events beyond their control, like this technical problem.
Travel insurance may help cover costs not paid by the airline, depending on the policy.
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President Donald Trump posted several unusual social media messages during the Labor Day weekend, including AI-generated images of himself as a superhero and maps showing the U.S. flag over other countries. He suggested renaming places like New Mexico and Lake Ontario without having legal authority to do so.
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Trump shared an AI video showing himself as the superhero Green Lantern using a power ring to create a border wall and command warplanes.
He posted maps with the U.S. flag covering parts of Canada, Greenland, Iceland, and many Caribbean islands.
Iceland summoned the U.S. ambassador to complain about Trump’s map post.
Trump said New Mexico should be renamed “New America” and posted an AI video putting an “America” label over “Mexico” on a New Mexico road sign.
He ordered federal agencies to rename Lake Ontario as “Lake America,” but this only applies to U.S. maps and documents.
Trump has no legal power to rename U.S. states or foreign territories. Name changes would require official local or international approval.
He has made comments about annexing other countries and renaming bodies of water including oceans and straits.
These posts come amid tense trade negotiations with Canada and Mexico.
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Fox News updated its forecast for the 2024 midterm elections, showing Democrats with a slight edge in the race to control the House of Representatives. Democrats are favored in 212 districts, Republicans in 206, and 17 races are still too close to call. The election results will decide which party controls the House and Senate during President Donald Trump’s second term.
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Democrats currently lead in 212 House districts; Republicans lead in 206; 17 districts are toss-ups.
A party needs 218 seats to control the House of Representatives.
Midterm elections usually lead to losses for the party holding the presidency.
President Trump is actively campaigning to help Republicans win key races.
The Senate race is very close, with Democrats holding 53 seats and Republicans 47.
Fox News moved Ohio’s 7th District from likely Republican to toss-up after allegations were made against Republican Max Miller.
Miller denies the allegations and remains in the race despite calls to resign.
The outcome of these elections will reflect the political climate in President Trump’s current term.
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Lonnie Bunch III, the leader of the Smithsonian Institution, said he will retire. His decision comes as President Trump’s administration has disagreed with how the Smithsonian shows American history.
Key Facts
Lonnie Bunch III is the Smithsonian Institution’s first Black leader.
He is also the founder of the National Museum of African American History and Culture.
Bunch is 73 years old.
He announced his retirement on Tuesday.
The Trump administration has had disputes with the Smithsonian about how it presents American history.
The Smithsonian is a major group of museums and research centers.
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Millions of Social Security recipients may get about $75 more per month in 2027 if the forecasted cost-of-living increase happens. This increase is meant to help benefits keep up with rising prices for everyday needs like food and housing.
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The projected increase, called the cost-of-living adjustment (COLA), could be between 3.5% and 3.6% for 2027.
Last year’s COLA was 2.8%, so this would be a bigger increase.
The average monthly benefit might go up from about $2,086 to around $2,161.
The exact increase depends on each person’s current payment amount.
Inflation and global factors, like conflicts and climate issues, are pushing prices higher.
The final COLA will be officially announced by the Social Security Administration in October 2026.
Social Security benefits make up the main income for many retirees.
Experts say retirees should consider their own costs for things like health care and housing, which may rise faster than general inflation.
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Hurricane Lowell passed near the western side of Hawaii early Tuesday, causing flooding on the islands. The storm brought heavy rain and strong winds, leading to rising water and emergency situations.
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Hurricane Lowell moved close to the western part of Hawaii.
The storm caused significant flooding after it passed.
Heavy rain and strong winds occurred during the hurricane.
The flooding created emergency situations for residents.
Authorities were monitoring the situation and providing updates.
The storm affected travel and daily activities on the islands.
Weather officials warned people to stay alert for changing conditions.
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Lonnie Bunch is leaving his job as leader of the Smithsonian Institution at the end of the year. His departure follows a difficult year in which President Donald Trump criticized the Smithsonian's presentation of U.S. history and suggested replacing its leaders.
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Lonnie Bunch has led the Smithsonian Institution since 2019.
He announced he is stepping down with mixed feelings and gratitude.
The Smithsonian will officially have a leadership change at the end of the year.
President Donald Trump attempted to change how U.S. history is shown at Smithsonian museums.
A recent White House report accused Smithsonian leaders of being radical activists.
The report singled out leaders of the National Museum of American History for criticism.
This report suggests President Trump may want to appoint new leaders to the Smithsonian.
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President Donald Trump attended a "Steel Across America" event in Washington, D.C., to mark 25 years since the 9/11 attacks. He also made a statement about Iran, saying it will never get a nuclear weapon.
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President Trump participated in the "Steel Across America" event.
The event commemorated 25 years since the 9/11 attacks.
It took place in Washington, D.C.
President Trump said Iran will never obtain a nuclear weapon.
The event involved honoring the memory of 9/11 victims and heroes.
The phrase "We will never forget" was emphasized by President Trump.
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Ukraine’s prosecutor general, Ruslan Kravchenko, resigned after anti-corruption agents raided his office linked to a large corruption case involving fake call centres. These centres trick people into sending money and paid officials for protection, leading to a major scandal threatening President Zelenskyy’s government.
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Ruslan Kravchenko resigned amid allegations that officials in his office protected illegal phone scam call centres.
These call centres pretended to be banks or officials to steal money from people in Ukraine, Russia, and the EU.
The call centres paid about $7,000 a month each in bribes, totaling millions of dollars.
Anti-corruption agencies had to use ladders to raid Kravchenko’s office after staff refused entry.
A suspect was arrested in Lviv, with evidence showing he managed bribe money and home repairs for Kravchenko.
Police found a safe with large amounts of cash, which was spent on luxury items and real estate.
President Zelenskyy initially tried to weaken the anti-corruption agencies but reversed his decision after protests.
The scandal emerged during ongoing attacks on Kyiv and after visits from envoys of President Donald Trump aiming to promote peace talks.
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Vice President JD Vance has said that the Iran War is not a war. This statement has caused reactions because it differs from common understanding about wars.
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JD Vance is the current Vice President of the United States.
He stated that the Iran War should not be called a war.
The Iran War generally refers to military actions involving the U.S. and Iran.
Wars are usually defined as armed conflicts between nations or groups.
Some people disagree with Vance’s statement about the Iran War.
The statement has led to debate among veterans and officials.
Vance served as a Marine before becoming Vice President.
The article suggests Vance’s claim affects his relationship with fellow Marines.
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Attorney General Todd Blanche will speak at a memorial event at the Department of Justice on September 11, 2024. The event honors the 25th anniversary of the terrorist attacks in 2001, as the accused mastermind of the attacks faces legal proceedings.
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Attorney General Todd Blanche is leading a 9/11 memorial event at the DOJ headquarters.
The event marks 25 years since the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks.
Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, who claims to be behind the attacks, has been ordered to stand trial.
The attacks targeted the World Trade Center in New York and the Pentagon near Washington, D.C.
The DOJ is highlighting the anniversary with this official ceremony.
This event reflects ongoing legal and memorial activities related to 9/11.
The ceremony is scheduled for Tuesday, shortly before the anniversary date.
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Lonnie Bunch announced he will retire as secretary of the Smithsonian at the end of the year after 38 years with the institution. His retirement follows months of criticism from President Trump's administration toward the Smithsonian, but Bunch said the decision was his own and not because of the conflicts.
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Lonnie Bunch has worked at the Smithsonian for 38 years and became its secretary in 2019.
He was the first African American to serve as secretary of the Smithsonian in its 173-year history.
Bunch co-founded the National Museum of African American History and Culture, which opened in 2016.
President Trump's administration increased criticism of the Smithsonian starting with his second term in 2025.
The administration ordered an internal review and demanded changes to remove "improper ideology" from Smithsonian museums.
Trump signed an executive order and ordered signs correcting information at the National Museum of American History.
Interior Secretary Doug Burgum accused the Smithsonian of promoting a "radical institutional ideology" that harms American identity.
Chief Justice John Roberts praised Bunch’s leadership and said the Smithsonian will ensure a smooth transition after Bunch’s retirement.
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President Donald Trump honored the victims of the September 11, 2001 attacks during an event at the Ellipse near the White House. He pledged to "never forget" the attacks and recognized heroes and victims, including issuing the Presidential Medal of Freedom to a rescuer known as the "man in the red bandanna."
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The event was hosted by the Tunnel to Towers Foundation on September 8, 2026, near the White House.
A 21-foot steel beam from the South Tower of the World Trade Center was displayed and is part of a national Steel Across America tour.
The beam will move through New York City on September 11, retracing the route of firefighter Stephen Siller, who died in the attacks.
President Trump honored Jeffrey Palazzo, a New York City firefighter and Coast Guard reservist, by announcing a new Coast Guard cutter named after him.
Welles Crowther, known as the "man in the red bandanna" for rescuing people during 9/11, was posthumously awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom.
Crowther’s family accepted the award at the event.
Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, who lost family and employees in the attack, was praised for rebuilding Cantor Fitzgerald and supporting victims’ families.
About 150 first responders from New York, Washington, and Pennsylvania attended the event.
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Israel has decided to close the British consulate in East Jerusalem after the UK imposed sanctions on goods from Israeli settlements that are considered illegal under international law. The Israeli government also banned entry for several UK politicians and ended cooperation on Palestinian security training and a Gaza coordination mission.
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Israel will close the British consulate located in the Sheikh Jarrah area of East Jerusalem.
The UK imposed sanctions on trade with Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank.
Israel banned entry to several mostly left-wing UK MPs, including Jeremy Corbyn and Diane Abbott.
British involvement in training Palestinian security forces on the West Bank will end.
The UK will be excluded from the US-led Gaza coordination mission based in Israel.
Israel views Jerusalem as its undivided capital, while most countries consider East Jerusalem occupied territory since 1967.
Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar coordinated the response with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ahead of Israel’s October election.
Israel criticized the UK’s sanctions as interference in its democratic process, while Israel’s president called for dialogue instead of sanctions.
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CBS Mornings is offering exclusive discounts on various products through their website cbsdeals.com. Customers can visit the site to find special deals that may improve their daily lives.
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CBS Mornings features special product deals in their segment called CBS Deals.
These deals include a variety of items aimed at enhancing everyday lifestyle.
Discounts are available exclusively through the website cbsdeals.com.
Purchases made through the site earn commissions for CBS.
The promotion is part of CBS News programming and available on their app.
The deals encourage viewers to shop online for convenience and savings.
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The TV news program 60 Minutes will start its 59th season on Sunday, September 13. It will air at 7:30 PM Eastern and Pacific time on CBS after the NFL football games, and it will also be available for streaming on Paramount+.
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60 Minutes is beginning its 59th season.
The season premiere is on Sunday, September 13.
The show will air at 7:30 PM ET/PT.
It will be broadcast on the CBS Television Network.
The show will follow NFL football on TV.
60 Minutes will also be available to stream on Paramount+.
Viewers can watch it through the CBS News app or online browsers like Chrome and Safari.
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Google has changed its travel search results in Europe to follow new rules from the European Union. These changes remove some features like showing prices and availability directly in search results, which Google says makes searching harder for users. The updates only affect users in Europe and aim to make the search results fairer for businesses by removing Google’s commercial preferences.
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The European Union fined Google 460 million euros ($543 million) for favoring its own services in travel and shopping searches.
Google has changed its travel search results in Europe to comply with the EU’s Digital Markets Act (DMA).
New search results will show links to specialized travel search engines first, with less detailed information like no real-time prices or availability.
These changes aim to remove Google’s business bias and let the search algorithm decide rankings fairly.
Google claims these changes reduce the quality of search results and user experience for Europeans.
Features like instant pricing and booking availability will no longer appear directly in European search results.
The EU gave Google a 60-day deadline to comply, ending on September 23, after which fines can reach up to 5% of Google’s global revenue.
These search result changes are only for Europe and do not apply to users in other regions.
The US government has warned the EU against imposing fines on US tech companies like Google.
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