Michigan Republican Senate candidate Mike Rogers said he is "not a big fan" of a deal involving Russian diesel. Vice President JD Vance is supporting Rogers in his campaign for the Senate seat.
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Mike Rogers is running as a Republican candidate for the U.S. Senate from Michigan.
Rogers expressed disapproval of a deal related to Russian diesel fuel.
Vice President JD Vance is actively campaigning for Mike Rogers.
The statements were made during an event covered by CBS News.
The article focuses on political activities and positions within the U.S.
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President Donald Trump will visit Georgia on Friday to support Republican Mike Collins in the Senate race. Collins faces a tough challenge against the current Senator, Democrat Jon Ossoff.
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President Trump plans to campaign in Georgia on Friday.
He will support Republican Senate candidate Mike Collins.
Mike Collins is running against Senator Jon Ossoff.
Jon Ossoff is the current Democratic Senator from Georgia.
The race is considered difficult for Collins.
Reporter Liz Landers has visited Georgia to report on this Senate race.
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New polls show a close race in Iowa's U.S. Senate election between Republican Ashley Hinson and Democrat Josh Turek. President Donald Trump plans to hold rallies in Iowa to support Hinson ahead of the November midterm elections.
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Iowa’s Senate seat is open after Republican Senator Joni Ernst retired.
Recent Marist and YouGov polls show Turek leading Hinson by 1 to 3 points, narrowing from an 8-point lead in September.
President Trump endorsed Hinson and will hold two rallies in Iowa on October 22 and November 1.
The first debate focused on topics like tariffs, immigration, and voting records; a second debate discussed Iran, tariffs, and immigration again.
Trump’s approval ratings in Iowa increased slightly from 41% in September to 44% in October.
The economy, including inflation and gas prices, is the top concern for Iowa voters.
The midterm elections may change control of the U.S. House and Senate, with Iowa as a key battleground state.
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At least four people were killed in a school shooting in Oregon involving a 16-year-old attacker. Other news includes town hall discussions about corruption, rising heating oil prices in Maine, and political updates from Michigan and Texas.
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A school shooting in Oregon resulted in at least four deaths.
The shooter was 16 years old, according to sources.
A local leader named Vance spoke about corruption at a town hall meeting.
Heating oil prices have greatly increased in Maine.
Political discussions are ongoing in Michigan ahead of Senate midterm races.
Texas is being analyzed for its political impact on Democrats.
The Department of Justice is suing California about voter information.
CBS News covered a range of stories, including the school shooting and political events.
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A new AP-NORC poll shows many voters believe President Donald Trump is not doing well at home or in foreign affairs. Most voters want major changes in the upcoming midterm elections, with more support and enthusiasm seen among Democrats than Republicans.
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A majority of voters think President Trump is falling short on domestic and international issues.
Democrats are more eager to vote in the midterms than Republicans.
More voters want Democrats to control Congress instead of Republicans.
Key concerns for voters are the economy, cost of living, healthcare, and the war in Iran.
Issues like immigration and crime are less important to voters right now.
Around half of all voters want big changes in how the country is run, including many Republicans.
Democrats are gaining momentum in some states where Republicans normally do well.
President Trump’s support on key issues is weaker as Election Day approaches.
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Many small private colleges in the United States are closing or at risk of closing. These closures affect students, teachers, and local communities that rely on the schools.
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Small private colleges across the country are shutting down or facing financial trouble.
Students have to find new schools or leave college when closures happen.
Faculty and staff lose their jobs when a school closes.
Local communities can suffer economically and socially without their college.
The story focuses on one example of a college closure and its impact.
The report is part of a series about changes in higher education.
The series is a collaboration with the Hechinger Report, a nonprofit education news organization.
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KDE, a software developer, celebrates its 30th anniversary with the release of Plasma 6.8. This update ends support for the old X11 system and moves fully to the newer Wayland system while adding new features like better window decorations, improved backups, and enhanced remote desktop access.
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KDE released Plasma 6.8 called the “30th Anniversary Edition” on October 14.
Plasma 6.8 stops supporting new X11 sessions but still runs old X11 apps via a compatibility layer called XWayland.
Wayland will be the main display system instead of X11, which has been used for 42 years.
New features include improved window decorations like shadows and rounded corners for third-party apps.
Nvidia triple buffering is now enabled by default, helping graphics performance.
Kup backup software is integrated into Plasma for easier backups.
A command-line tool named kscreenctl lets users change display settings quickly.
The System Monitor now lets users pin computer processes to specific CPU cores using a simple interface.
Remote desktop improvements include shared clipboard, locking the physical display, and better streaming on slow networks.
KDE also released a documentary film about its history and community.
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Musician and artist David Byrne examines why important ideas and artworks are sometimes forgotten and later rediscovered in his new book called "Sleeping Beauties." He discusses these topics in an interview in Brooklyn for the arts series CANVAS.
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David Byrne is a musician, writer, and visual artist.
His new book is titled "Sleeping Beauties."
The book looks at why some great ideas and art disappear for a time.
It also explores why certain works get revived or become popular again.
The discussion took place in Brooklyn with journalist Jeffrey Brown.
The conversation was part of the arts and culture series called CANVAS.
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A shooting happened at Silver Rail Elementary School in Bend, Oregon. The shooter is dead, and two people, including children, were taken to the hospital.
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The shooting occurred at Silver Rail Elementary School in Bend, Oregon.
Police confirmed multiple victims, including children.
Two people are hospitalized; their condition has not been shared.
The shooter is dead.
The incident was reported to the police on Thursday.
The police are continuing to investigate the situation.
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A shooting happened at an elementary school in Oregon, killing multiple people, including children. The suspected shooter also died, and the authorities are investigating the case.
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The shooting took place at an elementary school in Oregon.
Multiple victims were killed, including children.
The suspected shooter died at the scene.
Authorities are currently investigating the incident.
CBS News crime reporter Anna Schecter provided the initial details.
The event is recent, with news updates happening within minutes of the shooting.
No additional information about the shooter or motives was provided in the report.
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Texas Democratic Senate nominee James Talarico appeared on CNN for a town hall event where he explained his views on abortion, capitalism, and immigration enforcement. He worked to address questions and concerns about his positions.
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James Talarico is running for U.S. Senate as a Democrat in Texas.
He spoke publicly at a CNN town hall event.
Talarico discussed his stance on abortion during the event.
He also explained his support for capitalism.
He addressed immigration enforcement and tried to clarify his views.
CNN is owned by Skydance, which also owns CBS News.
The town hall was held recently, as mentioned in the report.
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Vice President JD Vance said on CBS News that anyone selling access to the White House should face consequences. He spoke about recent reports involving President Trump's cryptocurrency earnings and the removal of U.S. Ambassador Kimberly Guilfoyle amid allegations, which both have denied.
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Vice President JD Vance called selling access to the White House "disgusting" and said there should be consequences.
He made these comments during a CBS town hall in Michigan before the midterm elections.
Recent news includes President Trump's large earnings from cryptocurrency.
Kimberly Guilfoyle, U.S. Ambassador to Greece, was removed after allegations she asked for $100,000 from a person seeking help.
Guilfoyle and President Trump deny any wrongdoing or conflicts of interest.
Democrats have promised to investigate the Trump administration if they control the House or Senate after the elections.
Vance said his administration would follow the law and comply with any subpoenas.
The town hall will air on CBS and be available online on October 17.
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President Donald Trump stopped the Pentagon’s plan to livestream the execution of the Fort Hood shooter, former Army Major Nidal Malik Hasan. He said the execution could discourage crime but did not want to upset responsible people.
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The Pentagon planned to livestream the firing squad execution of Nidal Malik Hasan.
Hasan is the Fort Hood shooter and a former Army Major.
President Trump ended the plan to make the execution public.
Trump said the public execution might act as a warning to others.
He stressed not wanting to upset “good and well-meaning” people by livestreaming it.
The discussion about the execution’s broadcast was addressed on Trump’s Truth Social account.
The article focuses on Trump’s decision about the execution and its public display.
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The United States will send several hundred Army soldiers to Latin America to train and do military exercises with local forces. The goal is to help fight drug trafficking in that region.
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The U.S. is sending several hundred Army soldiers to Latin America.
The soldiers will train and do exercises with Latin American military forces.
The main aim is to help fight drug trafficking.
This information was reported by The New York Times.
Eric Schmitt, a senior national security reporter, discussed the story on CBS News.
This deployment is part of a broader effort to address drug problems in Latin America.
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A shooting at Silver Rail Elementary School in Bend, Oregon, injured two people and left the shooter dead. Police responded quickly, placed the school on lockdown, and later moved students to safety for reunification with their families.
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The shooting happened at Silver Rail Elementary School, serving kindergarten through fifth grade.
Two victims were taken to a local hospital; their condition is unknown.
The shooter was found dead at the scene; it is unclear who caused the shooter’s death.
Police were alerted at 1:00 pm local time and arrived within two minutes.
The school was placed on lockdown until law enforcement safely escorted students to another location.
Bend, Oregon, is located about 160 kilometers southeast of Portland.
The United States has a high frequency of gun violence and many mass shootings each year.
A mass shooting is defined as an event where four or more people are shot.
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Israel has stopped commercial goods from entering the Gaza Strip for two days, citing a disagreement over taxes between local merchants and Hamas. Hamas denies these claims, saying the fees mentioned are voluntary payments to support vulnerable people and not a cause for the disruption.
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Israeli military body COGAT announced the halt of commercial goods entering Gaza due to a claimed tax dispute.
COGAT said merchants refused to pay a 10,000 shekel ($3,220) fee per truck and a 30% cash sales requirement by Hamas.
Gaza government media office denied the tax claims, calling them false and said payments were voluntary to help widows and orphans.
The suspension affects food and supplies for 2.1 million people in Gaza, who rely on goods from Israel’s border crossings.
Aid groups bring staples like flour, while local merchants import perishable foods such as fruit and meat.
The halt raises concerns about rising prices and worsening food shortages, especially before winter.
Gaza’s private truckers union blamed Israel for the stoppage, saying restrictions were imposed by Israeli authorities.
Under a US-mediated agreement, Israel is supposed to allow at least 600 trucks daily, but recent averages are closer to 300 trucks.
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Bones were found outside a house in Philadelphia known as the "house of horrors," where investigators are looking into crimes linked to Raymond "R.C." Horsch, a suspected serial killer who died last year. It is not yet clear if the bones are human or connected to the investigation.
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The bones were discovered in the backyard of 417 West Chew Ave. in the Olney section of Philadelphia.
Authorities are investigating Raymond "R.C." Horsch, suspected of killing at least seven women.
The Philadelphia Medical Examiner's Office responded to the scene to examine the bones.
Tests are needed to determine if the bones are human or animal and if they relate to the case.
Investigators have found human DNA inside the home using a chemical called luminol.
Opossum carcasses and the remains of a brick outhouse were also found near the house.
The investigation continues with digging planned in the front yard after finishing the backyard.
Horsch reportedly used a method called alkaline hydrolysis, a chemical process, to dispose of bodies; chemicals from the house are being tested in labs.
Horsch’s son, Eugene, was arrested during a traffic stop that helped start this investigation.
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A shooting at Silver Rail Elementary School in Bend, Oregon, left at least two people injured and the shooter dead. Police arrived shortly after a shot was fired into a car outside the school, which was then locked down for evacuation.
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The shooting happened at Silver Rail Elementary School in Bend, Oregon.
At least two people were hospitalized after being shot, including children.
The shooter died at the scene; it is unclear if the shooter was shot by police or a bystander.
Police received the call at 12:59 p.m. and arrived within minutes.
The school was locked down while authorities evacuated all students and staff room by room.
Silver Rail Elementary serves about 459 students in kindergarten through fifth grade.
The incident is described as rare and shocking in the Bend community.
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U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio urged Lebanese President Joseph Aoun not to give back a truck loaded with explosives that Hezbollah tried to smuggle into Beirut. Lebanon is under pressure to control armed groups like Hezbollah and stop illegal weapons shipments, while also dealing with ongoing conflicts involving Israel.
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Lebanese security forces stopped a truck carrying about 780 kg of explosives, including TNT and C-4, near Beirut.
Hezbollah admitted the explosives were theirs and said they were meant to be used against Israel.
Hezbollah wants the Lebanese government to release two arrested members and return the explosives.
Rubio told Lebanon to hold those responsible accountable and not return the explosives to Hezbollah.
President Aoun said Lebanon’s army and courts are enforcing laws without favoritism and won’t release anyone unless proven innocent.
Rubio also raised concerns about Lebanon’s 1955 Boycott Law, which bans contact with Israelis and is used against peace efforts.
Israel continues strikes in southern Lebanon targeting Hezbollah, and Lebanon asked the U.S. to press Israel to stop attacks on farmers.
Talks between Israel and Lebanon are slowing down, but military officers from all sides are set to meet soon to discuss peace agreement details.
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Retail sales in the U.S. increased by 0.8% in September, mainly because people spent more on gasoline. When gas station sales are removed, overall retail sales rose just 0.2%, showing that higher prices, especially for gas, are influencing shopping habits.
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Retail sales rose 0.8% in September, following a 1.3% gain in August.
Gas station sales increased by 6.4% in September due to rising gas prices.
Without gas sales, retail sales went up just 0.2%.
Furniture stores sales rose 1.3%; electronics and appliance stores increased by 0.6%.
Online retailers saw a small increase of 0.3%, while clothing store sales stayed flat.
Restaurant sales, a service category, increased by 1.1%.
Inflation in September was 3.7% higher than a year ago, driven in part by gas and other goods.
Higher prices mean some shoppers use savings and look for deals to manage budgets.
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