Investigators are looking again at a Philadelphia home called the "house of horrors" after finding human DNA there using a special chemical called luminol. A woman described the late owner of the house as very evil.
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The house is located in Philadelphia's Olney neighborhood.
Investigators used luminol, a chemical that helps find traces of blood or DNA invisible to the eye.
Human DNA evidence was found in the home.
The house has been called the "house of horrors."
A woman called the late owner "the devil in disguise."
The investigation is ongoing.
CBS News correspondent Tom Hanson reported on the story.
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Two Democratic senators introduced a measure to block President Trump’s agreement with Saudi Arabia to develop a civilian nuclear program. This measure will require a vote after November 29.
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Senators Jeff Merkley and Ed Markey, both Democrats, introduced the measure.
The measure aims to stop President Trump’s deal with Saudi Arabia.
The deal would allow Saudi Arabia to build a civilian nuclear program.
The tool used is called a joint resolution of disapproval.
The resolution must be voted on after November 29.
The senators have concerns about the details of the deal with Saudi Arabia.
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Republican Rep. Michelle Fischbach and Democratic challenger Erik Osberg will debate for Minnesota's 7th Congressional District seat on Thursday at 8 p.m. EDT. Fischbach is running for her fourth term in a district known to be the most conservative in Minnesota.
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The debate between Rep. Michelle Fischbach and Erik Osberg is scheduled for Thursday at 8 p.m. EDT.
Michelle Fischbach is a Republican seeking her fourth term in the U.S. House of Representatives.
Erik Osberg is a Democratic challenger and small business owner.
The Cook Political Report rates this race as "Solid Republican."
Minnesota’s 7th Congressional District is the most conservative district in the state.
The district is the largest in Minnesota by area, covering the western border with North and South Dakota and extending north to Canada.
The event is broadcast live by Prairie Public.
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Nine former FBI agents who worked on the investigation into President Donald Trump’s handling of classified documents have filed a lawsuit. They claim they were fired illegally only because of their involvement in this investigation.
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Nine former FBI agents were part of the probe into President Donald Trump’s use of classified documents.
These agents were fired by the FBI or Justice Department.
The agents say their firings were unfair and linked directly to their investigative work.
They have now filed a lawsuit against the FBI and Justice Department.
The investigation concerns classified documents that President Trump allegedly mishandled after his first term.
This news is still developing and more updates are expected.
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President Donald Trump made a critical comment about Elon Musk during a rally in Arizona. He also criticized Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs, a Democrat, calling her a "horrible" and "dumb" person.
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President Trump spoke at a rally in Arizona.
He made a comment directed at Elon Musk, calling it “a little problem.”
Trump criticized Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs, a Democrat.
He called Hobbs “horrible” and “dumb.”
Elon Musk is considered a close ally of President Trump despite a complicated relationship.
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Senator Susan Collins and Troy Jackson will debate in Maine as part of the midterm elections. Collins is running for her sixth Senate term and has shown both support and opposition to President Donald Trump in her past decisions.
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Susan Collins is a Republican senator from Maine, first elected in 1996.
Troy Jackson is the Democratic challenger for the Maine Senate seat.
The debate is scheduled for Thursday at 7 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time.
Collins is seeking her sixth term in the U.S. Senate.
Collins has highlighted her independence from President Donald Trump in past debates.
She voted to convict President Trump during his second impeachment trial in 2021.
Collins voted to confirm President Trump’s Supreme Court nominee, Brett Kavanaugh.
Kavanaugh later played a role in overturning Roe v. Wade, a key decision on abortion rights.
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The U.S. winter is expected to be warmer and wetter overall due to El Niño, a natural warming of the Pacific Ocean. This means less snow in northern states but possibly more snow in southern and southwestern areas. Warmer temperatures will likely ease drought conditions in the western U.S.
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El Niño raises temperatures and brings more moisture, influencing U.S. winter weather patterns.
Most northern U.S. regions are expected to have below-normal snowfall this winter.
Southern Rockies, southeast, and southwestern states may get more snow than usual.
Around 41 of the lower 48 states will likely be warmer than average this winter.
No states are expected to have colder-than-average winter temperatures.
Drought is predicted to improve or end in parts of western states like Oregon.
There is still a chance of winter storms, especially in the eastern U.S., even with overall warmer weather.
The U.S. winter has warmed about 4°F (2.2°C) over the past 50 years due to climate change.
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A report by The Washington Post revealed major donors who gave over $330 million to President Donald Trump's project to build a ballroom in the White House. Most of the donations came before the East Wing was demolished to make space for this project.
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The Washington Post obtained a list showing donors to President Trump's White House ballroom project.
The total amount raised from private donors is more than $330 million.
Most donations were made before the East Wing of the White House was demolished.
The demolition was part of the plan to build the new ballroom.
The project involves expanding the White House with a new event space.
The list includes names of major contributors to the project.
The ballroom is intended as a new venue for official White House events.
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Oxfam France is suing the French government, arguing that billionaires pay less tax compared to nurses and firefighters. They say this unequal tax system harms public services and goes against the principle of fairness in taxation.
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Oxfam claims billionaires in France pay proportionally less tax than ordinary workers like nurses and firefighters.
They argue this breaks the constitutional rule that taxes should be fair and equal for all.
The lawsuit challenges the French government’s tax policies under President Emmanuel Macron.
Oxfam says the government focuses on attracting investments but struggles to fund public services and fight poverty.
Wealth among French billionaires has grown significantly while tax fairness decreases.
The group also criticizes weaker enforcement of tax laws that allows rich people to avoid paying their fair share.
The case questions whether France’s tax system is legally and morally legitimate.
Oxfam wants the government to change tax policies to support public services and social equality.
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Winston Churchill had strong ties to America through his mother and many visits. His important 1941 visit after Pearl Harbor helped strengthen the bond between Britain and the U.S. during World War II. The International Churchill Society is celebrating this historic relationship.
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Churchill’s mother, Jennie Jerome, was American, born in Brooklyn, New York.
Churchill traveled to America 16 times from 1895 to 1961.
His 1941 trip to the U.S. happened just one day after the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor.
The trip was dangerous because German submarines were in the Atlantic Ocean.
Churchill stayed at the White House and built a strong friendship with President Franklin D. Roosevelt.
He gave a speech to a joint session of Congress on December 26, 1941, emphasizing cooperation between the U.S. and Britain.
The International Churchill Society is holding an event in Philadelphia to honor Churchill’s connection to America.
Churchill famously gave his “Iron Curtain” speech in Fulton, Missouri, in 1946.
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President Donald Trump supported Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton as the Republican nominee for U.S. Senate but called him "a little bit controversial." Paxton is currently trailing Democratic candidate James Talarico in several polls ahead of the midterm elections.
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President Trump praised Paxton’s work on voter fraud and COVID but noted that Paxton is "a little bit controversial."
Trump has campaigned for Paxton multiple times but often makes critical remarks about him.
Paxton is facing Democratic state Representative James Talarico in the Senate race.
Recent polls show Talarico leading Paxton by a small margin among likely voters in Texas.
Younger voters tend to support Talarico, while older voters mostly back Paxton.
Trump called Talarico “a con man” during a speech and mocked a brief absence Talarico had during the campaign.
A leaked recording showed Paxton expressing concern about his poll numbers but Trump has not criticized him for it.
Despite the polling, most voters expect Paxton to win the election.
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Before the U.S. war with Iran started, Army Chief of Staff Gen. Randy George warned that the U.S. was low on missile defense weapons, and the shortage would last until 2030. His warning came after many missiles were sent to Ukraine and Israel, and despite some offensive weapon stockpiles being strong, key missile defense supplies were critically low.
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In December, two months before the Iran war, Gen. Randy George warned of a missile defense shortage.
The shortage mainly affects Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) and Patriot missile systems.
Transfers to Ukraine after Russia’s 2022 invasion and munitions used to defend Israel contributed to the shortage.
The Pentagon plan said the low stockpile would last until about 2030.
THAAD intercepts ballistic missiles during their final flight phase, while Patriot systems defend against missiles and hostile aircraft at lower altitudes.
Patriot missiles, especially PAC-3 interceptors, are in critical low supply after heavy use in the Iran conflict.
New missile interceptors take years to be produced and delivered—about 3.5 to 4.5 years for new orders.
Gen. George was removed from his position in April, during the ongoing conflict with Iran.
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Nineteen people were injured in an accident involving a minibus at the Eurotunnel loading platform near Calais, France. Five people were seriously hurt, but no one’s life is in danger, and the incident is not expected to affect Eurostar train services.
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The accident happened on the Eurotunnel loading platform near Calais.
The minibus was carrying truck drivers who planned to travel on a shuttle train through the tunnel.
Nineteen people were injured, including the minibus driver.
Five people were severely injured, but no deaths were reported.
Emergency services responded quickly to the scene.
Eurostar trains were not affected by the accident.
Local authorities managed the emergency response.
A damaged minibus was seen at the site, with police and staff present.
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EU member countries have started tough talks about the bloc’s budget for the next seven years. They disagree on what to spend money on, and upcoming elections in some countries are making the talks more difficult.
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EU lawmakers are negotiating the seven-year budget for the European Union.
Member states have different views on how to prioritize spending.
Elections soon in France, Italy, and other countries put extra pressure on the budget talks.
The discussions are taking place in Brussels, the EU’s main political center.
The budget talks are expected to be long and intense.
The negotiations will decide funding for many EU programs and policies.
Budget disagreements reflect larger political challenges within the EU.
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Researchers from the University of Toronto’s Citizen Lab discovered that hackers used targeted online ads to silently install malware on mobile devices without the users clicking anything. This "zero-click" spyware campaign, called AdFection, infected devices including those at Al Jazeera, affecting both iOS and Android phones through ads served by an Israeli company named Discover-Tech.
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Hackers used ads to deliver spyware that works without any user interaction (“zero-click exploits”).
The University of Toronto’s Citizen Lab confirmed the attack infected 45 devices at Al Jazeera in 2024 and 2025.
The spyware targeted both iOS and Android devices and is hard to detect without special tools.
Discover-Tech, an Israeli ad company, acted as a broker between advertisers and app or website publishers.
Discover-Tech helped deliver spyware ads through major ad networks like Google, Yandex, and Beeswax.
Over 4 billion ad bidding records from Discover-Tech were studied, showing ads appeared on 120,000 websites and 70,000 apps by mid-2026.
Major platforms like Google and IAB Europe removed Discover-Tech after the report and blocked its ads.
The spyware reached sensitive networks, including NATO and United Nations systems, showing risks to governments and large organizations.
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Saudi Arabia has postponed or cancelled several major sports events because of repeated attacks by Houthi rebels. These attacks targeted airports and infrastructure, causing security concerns.
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The attacks come from Houthi rebels supported by Iran.
The Houthi forces have targeted airports and other infrastructure in Saudi Arabia.
As a result, Saudi Arabia delayed important sporting events in the country.
The situation has raised fears about safety and security for events and travelers.
The conflict involves Yemen's Houthis and Saudi Arabia.
Airlines have also suspended flights to Riyadh because of these security issues.
Saudi Arabia has promised strong responses to any future attacks.
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A school roof collapsed in Peshawar, a city in north-western Pakistan, killing at least 33 students and one teacher. More than a dozen people were injured, and the police have arrested the school owner while investigating if building safety rules were ignored.
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The incident happened in Peshawar, Pakistan.
The roof collapse caused the deaths of at least 33 pupils and one teacher.
More than a dozen people were injured in the collapse.
Police arrested the owner of the school following the accident.
Authorities promised a full investigation into possible building code violations.
Hospital officials confirmed the number of deaths and injuries.
The police chief leading the inquiry is named Mian Saeed.
The event occurred recently, with news published just a few hours ago.
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Porsche revealed the Mission S concept, a new mid-engined sports car that will be positioned above the 911 in its lineup. This model is planned as a regular production car and is part of Porsche’s strategy to improve profits and focus on high-value, customizable vehicles by 2035.
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Porsche showed the Mission S concept in New York as a preview of a future production sports car.
The Mission S will be positioned above the Porsche 911 model.
Unlike Porsche’s limited-run supercars, this will be a regular production model.
Porsche’s profit margin dropped from 18% to 1% recently but aims to recover to double digits by 2035 through the “Sportwagenschmiede ’35” plan.
The plan focuses on selling fewer cars but with more individual options and higher prices.
Porsche intends to lay off 9,000 employees as part of Volkswagen Group’s workforce reduction over ten years.
Other planned Porsche models include an electric 718 Boxster/Cayman, a smaller SUV below the Macan, and new luxury models in bigger segments.
The Mission S interior focuses on driver experience with minimal screens and uses a smartphone docking system instead of traditional infotainment.
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Two chemical tanker ships were hit by drones in the Black Sea, causing fires onboard. Emergency teams are looking for 7 crew members who are missing after the attacks.
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Two chemical tanker ships were attacked in the Black Sea.
The attacks caused fires on the ships.
The drones used in the attacks are believed to be Russian.
Seven crew members are missing after the attacks.
Emergency teams are actively searching for the missing crew.
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Joseph Kabila, a political leader in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), has joined forces with the M23 rebel group, causing concern about possible conflict in the capital city, Kinshasa. Meanwhile, political leaders in Congo face pressure to pick sides as tensions rise.
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Joseph Kabila has formed a new alliance with the M23 rebel group in the DRC.
This alliance is causing worries about potential conflict in Kinshasa, the capital of the DRC.
Political leaders in the DRC are under pressure to choose between Kabila and other groups.
The M23 group has been involved in past conflicts in eastern Congo.
The situation increases instability in a country already facing political and security challenges.
The news comes amid other regional conflicts, including in Ethiopia’s Tigray region.
International attention is focused on the growing tensions and the risk to civilians.
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