Federal agents seized the phone of Representative Ilhan Omar and issued subpoenas to some of her relatives as part of a criminal investigation. The investigation focuses on possible fraud involving Omar’s immigration paperwork and involved a search of her Washington, D.C. home shortly before the November elections.
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Authorities are investigating Representative Ilhan Omar, a Minnesota Democrat.
Omar’s phone was seized by federal agents as part of the investigation.
More than a dozen grand jury subpoenas were issued, including to Omar’s relatives.
The grand jury is collecting evidence in Minnesota.
The probe looks into possible fraud related to Omar’s family immigration paperwork.
Federal agents searched Omar’s home in Washington, D.C., recently.
The investigation took place weeks before the midterm elections where Omar is running for reelection.
Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin indicated possible crimes linked to immigration documents.
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In France, Pink October, a month dedicated to breast cancer awareness, has become controversial after a French Member of Parliament (MP) refused to wear a pink ribbon, calling the campaign "utterly cynical." The debate includes looking at the history of breast cancer awareness and warning about "pinkwashing," which means using breast cancer campaigns for marketing without real support.
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Pink October is the French version of Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
A French MP refused to wear the pink ribbon symbol and criticized the campaign.
The MP described the campaign as "utterly cynical," sparking political debate.
Breast Cancer Awareness Month uses the pink ribbon as its awareness symbol.
"Pinkwashing" refers to using breast cancer themes for marketing or politics without genuine help.
The discussion includes how the campaign started and how to watch for misleading efforts.
The issue is part of a broader conversation on public health and politics in France.
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Recent polls show many Americans feel unhappy and worried about the country's direction as the midterm elections near. President Donald Trump's approval ratings have dropped, and voters want big changes, but it is unclear if this will increase voter turnout or help one party more than the other.
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Nearly two-thirds of Americans have a negative view of the economy.
Seven in ten voters feel things in the country are out of control.
Eight in ten want substantial or total changes in how the country is run.
President Trump’s approval rating on handling inflation is at 22%, a new low.
His overall job approval rating stands at 36%, also a new low in recent surveys.
Discontent does not strongly favor Democrats; many voters feel pessimistic about both parties’ futures.
If the election were held today, 54% would support the Democrat in their House district, 45% the Republican.
Republicans have lost some trust on key issues like inflation and foreign policy and are focusing campaign ads where races are close or winnable.
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President Donald Trump announced on social media that the execution of Fort Hood shooter Nidal Hasan by firing squad will not be livestreamed. This decision came after members of both political parties expressed opposition to broadcasting the execution live.
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Nidal Hasan is the shooter involved in the Fort Hood attack.
Hasan is set to be executed by firing squad.
President Donald Trump made the announcement on social media.
The execution will not be livestreamed to the public.
The decision followed bipartisan backlash, meaning people from both political parties disagreed with livestreaming.
Livestreaming refers to broadcasting an event live over the internet.
The Fort Hood shooting was a high-profile event involving a military base in Texas.
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The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has issued subpoenas to the AI companies OpenAI and Anthropic. The FTC is investigating if these companies’ AI models could create risks for users.
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The FTC sent civil subpoenas to OpenAI and Anthropic.
This action is part of a federal investigation.
The focus is on possible risks posed by AI models to consumers.
An FTC spokesperson confirmed the subpoenas to The Hill news outlet.
The investigation follows some recent cybersecurity concerns.
OpenAI and Anthropic are companies that develop artificial intelligence technologies.
The FTC’s role is to protect consumers from unfair or unsafe business practices.
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A crack has appeared near the Pacific Coast Highway in California due to erosion, causing safety concerns. Officials closed one lane as a precaution and urged drivers to follow detour and speed limit signs while repairs are underway.
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A crack formed near a cliffside supporting the Pacific Coast Highway close to Laguna Beach.
The crack is caused by erosion and is outside Laguna Beach city limits, managed by Caltrans (California Department of Transportation).
Caltrans closed the southbound right lane between Reef Point Drive and Irvine Cove Drive to keep drivers safe.
Officials are using surveys and drone footage to decide how to fix the crack.
Laguna Beach declared a local emergency earlier in September due to coastal erosion from Hurricane Marie and a strong El Niño forecast.
The crack appeared after heavy sand loss and shoreline damage caused by ocean swells starting September 2.
Laguna Beach city staff are in contact with Caltrans and California State Parks to address the problem and keep the community informed.
Drivers are advised to follow all detours and speed limits until the repairs are complete.
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Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is campaigning for Dr. Abdul El-Sayed, a progressive Democrat running for Senate in Michigan. At the same time, Vice President JD Vance plans to hold events to support Republican voters in Michigan.
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Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is a New York Representative and a progressive Democrat.
She is actively supporting Dr. Abdul El-Sayed in Michigan’s Senate race.
Dr. Abdul El-Sayed is running as a progressive Democrat candidate in Michigan.
Vice President JD Vance intends to rally Republican voters in Michigan.
The events are happening in Michigan, a state with both Democratic and Republican campaign activity.
This campaign activity reflects ongoing political efforts before upcoming elections.
CBS News reported on both campaigns and the political context in Michigan.
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Strikes have increased in the Strait of Hormuz, a key waterway for global shipping. These attacks are making the area unsafe for commercial ships that carry goods and fuel.
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The Strait of Hormuz is a very important route for commercial ships carrying oil and other goods.
Recently, strikes or attacks in this area have increased.
These attacks make the waterway dangerous for ships to pass through safely.
The news report was shared by CBS News journalist Charlie D'Agata.
The Strait of Hormuz connects the Persian Gulf with the Gulf of Oman and the Arabian Sea.
Disruptions in this area can affect global fuel prices and trade.
The situation may have broader impacts on international shipping and energy markets.
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A 19-year-old man in Illinois was arrested for planning an attack on a Hindu temple. He has expressed white supremacist views and had prepared a document outlining hateful ideas and plans for violence against Indian, Jewish, and Black people.
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The suspect, Alexandros Paporakis, lives near Chicago and works at Taco Bell.
Police believe he planned to attack a large Hindu temple in Aurora, Illinois.
He told colleagues he was eager to kill Indian people and showed off a video of his gun failing to fire.
Two coworkers called police, who arrested him before any attack happened.
The suspect wrote a manifesto expressing neo-Nazi beliefs and hatred toward multiple groups.
Authorities found a rifle without a serial number, loaded magazines, and items with Nazi symbols at his home.
Anti-Indian hate crimes are not separately counted by the FBI, but anti-Sikh hate crimes have increased by about 28% recently.
Hindu temples have been targeted in past attacks, but the number of reported anti-Hindu offenses has been steady.
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William Greaves, a Black filmmaker from Harlem, gathered 26 important artists and activists in 1972 to capture the history of the Harlem Renaissance and the Garvey Movement. His unfinished film project, documenting these influential figures, has been completed by his family and released as the documentary "Once Upon a Time in Harlem."
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William Greaves was born and raised in Harlem.
In August 1972, Greaves gathered 26 key figures from Harlem’s artistic and social justice history.
These figures included musicians, artists, writers, and activists from the Harlem Renaissance and Garvey Movement.
Greaves was known for directing, writing, and producing films that highlighted Black stories.
The 1972 gathering was recorded but the film was unfinished at Greaves’ death in 2014.
His son David Greaves directed the completed documentary.
Greaves’ granddaughter Liani Greaves produced the film.
The documentary is titled "Once Upon a Time in Harlem" and celebrates Harlem’s cultural and political legacy.
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Most Americans do not support streaming the execution of the Fort Hood shooter live online. A recent poll found that 80 percent of people oppose showing the execution to the public on the internet.
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The poll was conducted by ABC News, The Washington Post, and Ipsos.
80 percent of respondents opposed livestreaming the execution.
Only 18 percent said they supported livestreaming the execution.
The poll focused on the case of former Army Major Nidal Malik Hasan.
Hasan was the shooter in the Fort Hood attack.
The question was whether the execution should be shown live online to the American public.
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President Donald Trump rejected a plan to livestream the execution of Fort Hood shooter Nidal Malik Hasan. Hasan will be executed by firing squad as scheduled, but the event will not be shown online, though immediate family members of the victims may watch in person.
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Nidal Malik Hasan is the Fort Hood shooter who killed 13 people and injured more than 30 in 2009.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth wanted to livestream Hasan’s execution.
President Trump disagreed and decided not to stream the execution.
Trump said the execution might have been a strong deterrent if livestreamed, but many people would prefer not to watch.
Hasan will be executed by firing squad as planned.
Victims’ immediate families can attend and watch the execution in person if they wish.
Vice President JD Vance and former military leaders also opposed livestreaming the execution.
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Scientists are preparing to search the South Pacific seabed where they think Amelia Earhart's plane might have crashed. They plan to dredge the area to find any remains or evidence related to her disappearance.
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The search is focused on a location in the South Pacific Ocean.
Researchers believe this spot could be where Amelia Earhart’s plane went down.
Dredging means they will drag equipment along the sea floor to collect samples.
Amelia Earhart disappeared during her around-the-world flight in 1937.
Finding her plane could solve a long-standing mystery about her fate.
The search uses modern technology to scan and explore underwater areas.
Amelia Earhart was a famous American aviator and one of the first female pilots to attempt such a flight.
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MPs have asked Samantha Jones, the top civil servant at the Department of Health and Social Care, to stay out of deciding rules for private ADHD and autism clinics. They are concerned because she was linked to a company that provides many NHS-funded neurodiversity assessments. The government wants to tighten rules on private clinics to improve the quality and fairness of ADHD and autism diagnosis services.
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MPs from Labour and Liberal Democrats want Samantha Jones to avoid involvement in regulating private ADHD and autism clinics.
Jones previously had roles and shares in Keys Group, which bought ADHD360, a major private ADHD clinic provider.
ADHD360 earned £26 million from the NHS in England over six years.
The government accepted a review that found problems with the quality and incentives in private neurodiversity assessments.
Jones resigned from her private sector roles before starting her current job at the Department of Health and Social Care in June 2025.
MPs say her past links create a conflict of interest regarding regulation plans.
Jones has already recused herself from decisions involving a separate company, Palantir, due to a potential conflict.
The health secretary has promised stronger rules for private ADHD and autism services.
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President Donald Trump announced that the Pentagon will not live-stream the execution of Fort Hood shooter Nidal Malik Hasan after receiving criticism from both political parties. Vice President JD Vance had also said he would not watch the execution.
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Nidal Malik Hasan is the Fort Hood shooter.
The Pentagon had planned to live-stream his execution by firing squad.
President Trump initially thought live-streaming might deter terrorists.
After bipartisan backlash, Trump said the execution would not be broadcast.
Vice President JD Vance expressed he would not watch the execution.
Trump shared his decision on social media, saying many people would not want to watch it.
The execution method planned is a firing squad.
The decision to cancel the live stream came after public and political criticism.
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Texas Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico raised $64 million in the third quarter of 2024, setting a new record for Senate candidates. His Republican opponent, Attorney General Ken Paxton, raised $18 million during the same period, and early polls show Talarico slightly ahead.
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Talarico’s $64 million fundraising in three months is the highest ever for a Senate candidate in the third quarter.
Since announcing his run last year, Talarico has raised a total of $134 million.
Paxton raised $18 million in the third quarter, much less than Talarico.
Democrats have struggled to win Senate races in Texas since 1988 but have raised large amounts of money recently.
President Trump has campaigned for Paxton multiple times in Texas this year.
Talarico appeared at a CNN town hall; Paxton declined to attend.
Talarico emphasized economic issues like affordability and accused corruption during the town hall.
Paxton will start a two-week bus tour in Texas before early voting begins on Monday.
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Police in Waterford, Ireland, have arrested a man and a woman in connection with a fire that killed four members of a family. The fire happened at a home, and two other children from the house are in serious condition in the hospital.
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A man in his 20s and a woman in her 30s have been arrested by Irish police.
The arrests relate to a fire suspected to be an arson attack in Waterford.
Four family members died: Kim English, Philip English, and their children Jayden (9) and Callum (12).
The fire took place at their home on Birch Avenue on the outskirts of Waterford.
Two other children from the same house are critically injured and hospitalized in Dublin.
Post mortems were done on the four who died, but the results are not being shared publicly.
Police have asked the public to provide any information or dash cam footage about the incident.
Gardaí describe the fire as a "murderous attack."
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Election offices in three states recently received suspicious packages containing white powder. Officials are investigating these packages as election day approaches.
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Suspicious packages with white powder were sent to election offices in three different states.
Ohio’s Secretary of State, Frank LaRose, said postal investigators stopped one letter from reaching his office.
The white powder in these packages is being treated as potentially dangerous until confirmed safe.
These incidents happened weeks before the midterm elections.
Authorities are working to find out who sent the packages and why.
No injuries or health issues have been reported so far from these packages.
Postal officials played a key role in detecting and stopping the delivery of suspicious mail.
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Police are investigating a reported sexual assault that happened early Sunday morning at a fraternity house near the University of Chicago campus. The university announced that a person of interest in the case has been identified.
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The incident took place early Sunday morning.
It occurred at a fraternity house close to the University of Chicago.
The university shared a community alert on Tuesday about the case.
Police are currently investigating the sexual assault report.
A person of interest related to the case has been identified.
No further details about the victim or suspect have been released yet.
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