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A federal appeals court in New Orleans will hold a hearing about whether to limit access to the abortion pill across the United States. The case could affect how the pill is distributed nationwide.
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The hearing will take place before a three-judge panel on the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals.
The court is located in New Orleans.
The case concerns the abortion pill, a medication used to end pregnancies.
The outcome could restrict how the abortion pill is distributed across the country.
This is part of ongoing legal debates about abortion rights in the U.S.
The ruling may impact existing federal policies on abortion medication.
Arguments are scheduled for Wednesday.
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Lonnie Bunch, the leader of the Smithsonian Institution, said he will step down amid rising disagreements with President Trump’s administration about how American history is presented. Bunch discussed the challenges facing the Smithsonian and what he hopes to leave behind during an interview.
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Lonnie Bunch is the Smithsonian Secretary, the top leader of the Smithsonian Institution.
He announced he will step down from his position.
The Smithsonian is facing increased political pressure from President Trump’s administration.
The dispute involves how the Smithsonian tells the story of American history.
Bunch talked about what is at risk for the Smithsonian and his personal legacy.
The interview was part of a series on art and democracy.
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Southeast Asia is experiencing severe weather this year, with storms and other extreme conditions. Experts say the El Niño climate pattern may cause even stronger weather events soon.
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Southeast Asia is facing a year of very bad weather.
The storm season may be one of the strongest in recent years.
The El Niño climate pattern is influencing the weather.
El Niño can cause unusual weather changes like more storms or droughts.
Scientists warn that extreme weather may continue in the coming months.
The report originates from Singapore, where the conditions are being closely observed.
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The US Supreme Court rejected an emergency request from Missouri officials to use a new congressional map for the November election. The map, supported by President Trump, was blocked by Missouri’s highest court because it must be approved by voters first.
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Missouri officials asked the US Supreme Court to allow a new congressional map in the upcoming election.
The map was supported by President Donald Trump and the Republican Party.
Missouri’s highest state court blocked the map from being used until voters decide on it.
The state court said the new districts must go to a public vote before the election.
The US Supreme Court, including conservative Justice Brett Kavanaugh, denied Missouri’s emergency appeal.
Missouri’s Republican attorney general promised to continue appealing the decision.
This is a setback for President Trump and Republicans amid a wider national fight over redistricting.
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The creators of the TV show South Park joked that they are changing the show's name to South America. This satirical joke links to President Donald Trump’s efforts to rename places in the U.S. and also points at companies like Apple and Google for following those changes.
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South Park creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone announced a fake name change to "South America" before Season 29.
The joke references President Trump’s efforts to rename geographic locations, such as calling the Gulf of Mexico the "Gulf of America."
Apple and Google adjusted their maps to reflect some of Trump’s renaming demands.
The creators thanked Paramount, their parent company, using a mocking phrase "a Skydance Capitulation" that criticizes Paramount’s political decisions.
Trump threatened to rename New Mexico to "New America," though he has no legal power to rename states.
South Park has a history of satirizing political figures, including President Trump, featuring him in comedic storylines.
The show recently won an Emmy Award for outstanding animated program for its season that often mocked Trump and his allies.
The name change is purely a promotional joke and the series will continue to be called South Park.
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A map shows the chances of having snow on the ground on Christmas Day across the United States. The map and weather experts say that a strong El Niño weather pattern may cause warmer winters, reducing the chance of a white Christmas for many states, especially in the east and south, while northern and mountainous regions still have higher chances of snow.
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A white Christmas means having at least 1 inch of snow on the ground on December 25.
Northern states, mountainous areas, and Alaska usually have the highest chances of snow at Christmas.
The southern U.S., Gulf Coast, and Southeast generally have low chances for a white Christmas due to warmer temperatures.
El Niño is a natural climate event where ocean temperatures in the tropical Pacific are warmer than usual.
A strong El Niño can change weather patterns, often making southern U.S. winters stormier and northern U.S. temperatures warmer.
The National Weather Service says there is over a 90% chance of a very strong El Niño this winter (2026-27), possibly the strongest since 1950.
Warm conditions from El Niño may lower the odds of snow in many areas that usually have a white Christmas.
Some places, including Alaska and high mountain regions in western states, remain likely to have snow regardless of El Niño.
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Patrick Clancy, the ex-husband of Lindsay Clancy, spoke out against false claims that he was responsible for the deaths of their three children. A new court hearing date has been scheduled related to the case.
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Patrick Clancy is the ex-husband of Lindsay Clancy.
Their three children died under tragic circumstances.
Some conspiracy theories falsely claim Patrick Clancy caused their deaths.
Patrick Clancy publicly rejected these conspiracy claims.
A new hearing date in the legal case has been set.
The story was reported by CBS News Boston.
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Canada is placing tariffs on $20 billion worth of goods from the United States. This action is a response to threats from President Donald Trump, who warned of more measures, including a possible ban on bombsarder planes made in Canada.
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Canada has started charging extra taxes (tariffs) on $20 billion of U.S. products.
These tariffs are a response to actions or threats from the U.S. government.
President Donald Trump has warned he might take more steps against Canada.
One of the possible U.S. actions is banning Canadian-made Bombardier planes.
These trade measures affect goods coming from the U.S. to Canada and could impact prices.
The dispute shows ongoing trade tensions between Canada and the United States.
Tariffs are usually used to protect local industries by making imported products more expensive.
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Two men have been arrested after a huge illegal waste dump was found in Oxfordshire. Over 22,700 tonnes of rubbish were cleared from the site, costing about £6 million and taking five months to finish.
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The illegal waste pile was about 10 metres high and located between the River Cherwell and the A34 near Kidlington.
The large waste tip appeared in November last year and needed a costly clean-up.
The clean-up operation completed last month and removed an estimated 22,704 tonnes of rubbish.
The Environment Agency arrested two men from Surrey on Tuesday; six people have been arrested in total related to this case.
The dump posed a fire risk, which made clearing it a priority despite costs.
The Environment Agency usually does not pay to clear illegal waste but made an exception due to the size and risk.
The agency had been monitoring the site because of earlier reports of illegal dumping.
The two men arrested were released on conditional bail while investigations continue.
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Several towns in Connecticut are installing cameras on school buses that use artificial intelligence to catch drivers who illegally pass stopped buses. The cameras only activate when the bus is stopped with flashing lights, and the footage is given to local police to issue fines. Some residents are concerned about privacy and how the video is stored and shared.
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Towns including Vernon, Bridgeport, Danbury, Shelton, Stratford, North Haven, and New Haven are using BusPatrol cameras on school buses.
The cameras activate only when a bus has its warning lights and stop arm on.
The footage helps catch drivers breaking laws against passing stopped school buses.
New Haven’s over 300 buses recorded about 12,000 incidents this year.
Vernon caught nearly 100 drivers passing stopped buses in just three days after starting the program.
Since 2011, Connecticut allows digital video as evidence of traffic violations.
A 2024 law gave towns more power to use video monitoring and fine violators.
Some residents worry about privacy, data sharing, and use of AI surveillance linked to law enforcement.
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On September 11, 2001, passengers on United Airlines Flight 93 stopped hijackers from reaching their target by forcing the plane down in Pennsylvania. At the same time, Air National Guard pilots in Washington, D.C., including Heather “Lucky” Penney, were ready to try to stop Flight 93 by any means, even if it meant sacrificing themselves.
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United Airlines Flight 93 was hijacked on 9/11.
Passengers on the flight fought the hijackers and caused the plane to crash in Shanksville, Pennsylvania.
The passengers’ actions prevented the plane from reaching its intended target.
Air National Guard pilots in Washington, D.C. were ordered to intercept Flight 93.
Pilot Heather “Lucky” Penney was prepared to sacrifice herself to stop the plane if needed.
This story highlights the bravery of both the passengers and military pilots on 9/11.
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President Donald Trump will give a main speech and closing remarks at a Republican gathering in Dallas this week. This event is the first-ever midterm convention held by the Republican Party, aiming to motivate voters for the November midterm elections.
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The event is called the Republican midterm convention.
It starts on Wednesday, September 9 at 4 p.m. EDT.
President Donald Trump will deliver the keynote speech and closing remarks.
The convention is held in Dallas, Texas.
This is the first midterm convention ever held by the Republican Party.
Normally, political parties hold conventions only in years when they pick presidential candidates.
The goal of the event is to encourage voters for the upcoming November midterm elections.
The elections will decide if the Republican Party keeps control of Congress.
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The U.S. Supreme Court refused to allow Missouri to use new congressional district lines in the November 2026 election. The new map, supported by President Donald Trump and Missouri Republicans, was blocked because citizens gathered enough signatures to require a statewide vote on the redistricting. The Missouri Supreme Court had earlier ruled that the old districts must be used instead.
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Missouri officials wanted to use new congressional districts backed by President Trump in the 2026 election.
The U.S. Supreme Court rejected Missouri’s appeal to use the new map.
The Missouri Supreme Court ruled that the new districts were suspended due to a citizen petition demanding a public vote.
The new districts were used only in the August 2026 primaries, but the state must revert to the older districts for the November general election.
The redistricting was aimed at helping Republicans keep their narrow House majority.
The new map changed parts of Kansas City’s district, impacting Democratic Rep. Emanuel Cleaver’s area.
Missouri’s Secretary of State initially rejected the petition for a referendum, but the Missouri Supreme Court ordered it placed on the November ballot as Proposition A.
Missouri was among the first Republican-led states, following President Trump’s call, to redraw congressional maps in 2025.
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A video from YouTube channel Gamers Nexus, with help from Level1Techs and security researchers, showed that LG smart TVs scan home networks for phones, watches, and other devices, even when the TV is off. LG says this scanning helps their TVs connect with devices and support smart features, but concerns remain about privacy and how the collected data is used.
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LG smart TVs, including the $2,500 G5 OLED model, scan local networks for connected and nearby devices.
The TVs can find many devices, including phones and smartwatches, even if these devices aren’t linked to the TV.
This scanning is said by LG to support features like device connectivity, content sharing, and smart home functions.
The video used Wireshark, a tool that captures network data, to show that LG TVs gather details such as IP addresses, nearby Wi-Fi networks, and signal strength.
LG states this scanning is a normal function found in many smart TVs and smart home devices.
The TV also can record sound around it when supposedly off or in standby mode, though it only listens for “wake words” if that feature is turned on.
Audio captured while offline may be stored locally in plain text, potentially allowing it to be sent to LG once the TV reconnects to the internet.
Experts warn that this type of device monitoring raises privacy concerns affecting not only LG TVs but other smart TVs and devices as well.
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The U.S. military struck several Iranian oil tankers connected to Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps after Iran tried to launch missiles at U.S. Navy ships. It is not yet clear which U.S. ship was targeted during the missile attempts.
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The U.S. military attacked multiple Iranian oil tankers.
These tankers were linked to Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC).
The strikes happened after Iran attempted to fire missiles at U.S. Navy warships.
Officials have not identified which U.S. ship was targeted in these missile attempts.
The attack on the oil tankers occurred near an unspecified location.
The U.S. action was a direct response to Iranian missile threats against American forces.
The incident reflects ongoing military tensions between the U.S. and Iran.
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Jewish leaders in Michigan started a petition asking Senate candidates, including Democratic nominee Abdul El-Sayed, to make clear promises on protecting Jewish safety and their views on Israel. The petition sets five basic demands for candidates who want the support of the Jewish community.
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Michigan Jewish leaders launched a petition for candidates to commit to Jewish safety and views on Israel.
The petition demands include Jewish safety, the right to define Jewish identity, support for Israel’s sovereignty, full political participation, and a positive future for the Middle East.
Abdul El-Sayed won the Democratic primary after criticizing Israel and the lobby group AIPAC.
El-Sayed says criticizing Israel or AIPAC is not the same as criticizing Jewish people.
El-Sayed apologized for controversial comments made after a synagogue attack.
The petition represents about 40,000 Jewish people in Michigan.
The petition does not name candidates but aims to clarify expectations for support.
Jewish leaders want candidates to listen and meet these baseline needs to earn their votes.
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Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh decided not to allow Missouri to use its new congressional map for the November midterm elections. This means Missouri will use the older map, which has fewer Republican-favored districts, even though the state used the new map in its primaries.
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Justice Brett Kavanaugh refused to lift a block on Missouri’s new congressional map.
The new map was expected to help Republicans win more seats in the November elections.
Missouri used the new 7-1 Republican-favored map during its primary elections.
For the November general elections, Missouri must go back to the older 6-2 Republican-favored map.
The decision affects the balance of power for Missouri’s congressional districts in the upcoming midterms.
The ruling keeps the current map in place until the legal dispute is resolved.
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An Amazon cargo plane overshot a runway at Miami International Airport and crashed into two vehicles, killing five workers who were in a cleaning crew van. The plane landed after a flight from Puerto Rico during stormy weather and strong winds, and investigators are still trying to find out the cause of the accident.
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The plane was a Boeing 767 cargo jet operated by Amazon.
It overshot the runway by about 1,300 feet (396 meters) during landing.
Five workers in a cleaning service van died after the plane hit their vehicle.
Two other workers in the van survived, and both the pilot and co-pilot of the plane were unharmed.
Strong winds over 25 knots were reported, which may have contributed to the accident.
Investigators noted the plane did not flare its nose properly to land and did not abort the landing despite weather conditions.
The crash caused Miami airport to shut down several runways and canceled over 225 flights.
The National Transportation Safety Board is collecting evidence and investigating the cause of the crash.
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A gray wolf was seen in California’s Mendocino National Forest for the first time since 2011, confirming the species is spreading in the state. The wolf was verified by wildlife officials with photos and tracks, showing that wolves are moving west of their usual areas.
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A gray wolf was recently spotted in Mendocino National Forest, California.
This is the first confirmed sighting in that area since wolves returned to California 15 years ago.
The California Department of Fish and Wildlife confirmed the sighting using photos and tracking evidence.
Wolves were once wiped out in California but have been gradually returning since 2011.
There are at least 50 gray wolves documented in California now, mostly in the northeast.
The sighting west of Sacramento Valley shows wolves are expanding their range.
Wolves are protected by state and federal laws, but some ranchers want fewer protections due to livestock losses.
President Donald Trump signed an order directing agencies to consider removing wolves from endangered species protections.
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