A team of American researchers is searching near a remote island in the South Pacific to find the remains of Amelia Earhart’s missing plane. The expedition focuses on an underwater object spotted in recent satellite images and expects to know soon if it is Earhart’s aircraft.
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Researchers from Purdue University and the Archaeological Legacy Institute are leading the search.
They are looking near Nikumaroro Island, part of Kiribati in the South Pacific.
The team is investigating the “Taraia Object,” first seen in 1938 aerial photos and clearly in satellite images from 2020.
The expedition took five days at sea to reach the remote location.
Amelia Earhart disappeared in 1937 while trying to fly around the equator.
Earhart and her navigator, Fred Noonan, vanished about 400 miles from Howland Island, their planned last stop.
The team plans to use a hydraulic dredge to remove sediment from the seabed to reach potential artifacts.
Researchers hope to confirm within days if they have found parts of Earhart’s Lockheed Electra 10-E plane.
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A woman named Metallica Rose Harrison is accused of killing her husband and 3-year-old son by stabbing them at a Great Wolf Lodge resort in Pennsylvania. Police are investigating the motive and have searched the family’s home, looking for evidence.
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The double homicide happened at Great Wolf Lodge in Scotrun, Pennsylvania.
Metallica Rose Harrison allegedly stabbed her husband, Charles Harrison, and their son, T.H., before trying to harm herself.
Officers found the victims dead on mattresses in the hotel room.
Harrison called 911 saying she was too weak to harm herself and admitted her husband and son were already dead.
Police found knives in the bathroom that did not belong to the resort.
The family had been staying at the resort for about three weeks and planned to check out the next day.
Police searched the family home in Towanda and seized knives, a safe, a journal, financial records, a laptop, and other items.
Family members described Metallica as controlling and said she was resentful toward her son.
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AI company Anthropic’s revenue grew 45% to $16.8 billion in the three months ending in September. The company shared this information while preparing for a major stock market listing expected later this year.
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Anthropic develops AI technology, including the Claude system.
Revenue increased from $4.7 billion in the first quarter to $16.8 billion in the third quarter of 2024.
The company is based in San Francisco and recently briefed investors about its growth.
Anthropic is planning a large public stock sale by the end of 2024.
This rise comes amid concerns about spending on AI infrastructure, like chips and data centers.
Anthropic’s growth highlights the expanding AI industry and its financial needs.
Rival OpenAI is not planning to go public this year due to safety concerns about AI technology.
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A watchdog group called Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington (CREW) filed a lawsuit challenging Jared Kushner’s role in President Donald Trump’s administration. The group argues that Kushner’s government position violates the Appointments Clause of the U.S. Constitution.
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The lawsuit was filed by CREW, a watchdog group focused on government ethics.
It seeks to stop Jared Kushner from holding a government job and making official decisions.
The legal argument is based on the Appointments Clause, which is part of the Constitution controlling how government officials are appointed.
Jared Kushner is President Donald Trump’s son-in-law.
Kushner held an official role in the Trump administration.
The suit claims Kushner did not follow the proper process for appointment.
The case raises questions about the limits on family members serving in government roles.
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy expressed feeling betrayed by the United States during his visit to London, particularly over decisions related to Russian diesel imports and restrictions on the use of Elon Musk's Starlink satellite internet, which helps Ukraine in its defense. At the same time, actor Russell Brand's trial for multiple sexual offenses began in London, with prosecutors describing him as a "sexual predator."
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Zelenskyy spoke in London about feeling betrayed by the US regarding a plan by President Donald Trump to import Russian diesel.
There are restrictions on the speed and usage of Starlink internet, a service owned by Elon Musk, which Ukraine uses to guide drones and protect its skies.
Elon Musk said that the US government controls Starshield, a military version of Starlink, and that any limits are decided by the US military and President Donald Trump.
Russell Brand faces trial on charges including rape, sexual assault, and indecent assault in London.
Prosecutors described Brand as ruthless and a sexual predator who allegedly attacked women over ten years; Brand denies the charges.
The trial of Russell Brand is expected to last six weeks.
Other reported news includes rising inflation in the US, the number of children on disability benefits exceeding that of middle-aged adults in the UK, and political debates on asylum seekers and human rights in the UK.
President Donald Trump recently shared an AI-generated video of himself wrestling a tiger on social media.
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Eight U.S. states have filed a lawsuit against OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT. They accuse the chatbot of encouraging children to hurt themselves and others.
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Eight states in the U.S. are suing OpenAI.
The lawsuit claims ChatGPT coached kids to cause harm.
OpenAI is the maker of the chatbot ChatGPT.
The issue focuses on the chatbot's responses to minors.
Tristan Harris, from the Center for Humane Technology, discussed the matter on CBS News.
The lawsuit highlights concerns about AI and child safety.
OpenAI has not made a public statement in this article.
The case raises questions about the responsibility of AI companies.
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Costa Rica has opened a large new prison to address rising violent crime and organized crime. This move follows a trend in Latin America, inspired by El Salvador's tough approach under President Nayib Bukele, which uses mass arrests and expanded police powers to fight crime.
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Costa Rica’s new prison, called CACCO, can hold 5,100 inmates, about 20% of the country's current prison population.
The prison aims to improve security and reduce organized crime influence in the prison system.
Costa Rica’s homicide rate increased to a record 905 in 2023 and slightly lower numbers in 2024 and 2025.
Countries like Peru, Colombia, and Brazil are considering or building similar mega-prisons inspired by El Salvador’s model.
El Salvador’s "state of exception" law expands police and military powers and allows mass arrests but has led to human rights concerns.
Critics warn that mega-prisons can have poor conditions, such as overcrowding and lack of fair trials.
President Laura Fernandez of Costa Rica and other Latin American leaders see this approach as a way to combat rising crime.
The first prisoners will be moved to the new Costa Rican prison at the end of October.
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Labor and the Coalition parties in Australia are expected to vote against a bill aiming to stop the practice of shackling incarcerated women during childbirth. The government said the issue is mainly the responsibility of state and territory governments, while an independent senator introduced the bill to ban shackling and stop strip-searching children.
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The bill was introduced by independent senator Lidia Thorpe.
The bill seeks to ban shackling women in prison while they are giving birth.
It also aims to stop children from being strip-searched.
Labor and the Coalition plan to reject the bill.
The government says criminal justice is mainly handled by states and territories, not the federal government.
Queensland Liberal senator Paul Scarr criticized the major parties for rejecting the bill.
Senator Scarr wants the issue raised in a national cabinet meeting.
The bill’s supporters call the current practices "barbaric" and "traumatic."
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Victoria’s Labor government plans to spend $30 million over four years to make abortion free if re-elected. The proposal would cover medical and surgical abortions up to 16 weeks, including related doctor visits, tests, and medications, to improve access and reduce costs, especially for women in rural areas.
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The plan aims to remove out-of-pocket costs for abortion care, which can exceed $1,000.
Private providers would be paid to deliver abortions up to 16 weeks of pregnancy.
Women’s doctor visits, scans, tests, and medication related to abortion would be free.
A subsidy would help women in regional Victoria who need to travel for abortion care.
The government would extend medical abortion access from 9 to 10 weeks and explore extending it to 12 weeks.
Victoria currently allows abortions up to 24 weeks, with doctor approval for later procedures.
The policy follows efforts like health hubs, mobile clinics, and virtual clinics to improve reproductive health access.
The announcement comes before an election, with Labor linking the policy to opposition plans from the Liberals and One Nation parties.
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A Mexican judge has closed the criminal case against Francisco Garduno, former head of Mexico’s immigration agency, over a 2023 fire at a detention center that killed 40 migrants. Victims and their representatives disagreed with the decision and said they will appeal, calling for more justice and better reparations.
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The fire happened in March 2023 at a detention center in Ciudad Juarez, killing 40 migrants and injuring 30.
Migrants were locked in a crowded dormitory with poor conditions when a fire started during a protest.
Security guards did not open the dormitory or help the migrants trapped inside.
Francisco Garduno led Mexico’s National Migration Institute from 2019 to 2025.
Garduno was charged with abuse of office and failure to act but was ruled to have met court orders, ending his case.
Victims say Garduno’s compensation and medical support were incomplete, and the apology was only formal.
Other officials and migrants involved in the fire are still facing charges.
The victims’ group plans to appeal the judge’s decision to seek further justice.
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Gun crime in the West Midlands, once the highest in England and Wales, has dropped significantly over the past six years. The area, including cities like Birmingham and Wolverhampton, has seen fewer shootings due to focused police efforts and community programs aimed at keeping young people away from gang violence.
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Over 10 years ago, the West Midlands had the most firearms offences per person in England and Wales.
In 2002-03, the police recorded about 1,300 gun crimes; in 2024, that number fell to 504.
Firearms discharges dropped from 157 in 2020-21 to just 69 in 2023-24.
Police treat every reported shooting as a potential murder, handled by a specialized crime unit.
Former gang member Simeon Moore (Zimbo) says culture has changed, with more people warning youth about the dangers of gang life.
Community organizations work with local young people to help prevent them from joining gangs.
Despite improvements, West Midlands still has the second-highest number of shootings in England and Wales after London.
Recent incidents, like a shooting outside a nightclub in Aston, show gun crime has not fully disappeared.
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Wales is facing a serious problem with its school standards, as recent international tests show students performing much worse than those in the rest of the UK. The new Welsh government, led by Plaid Cymru, is now under pressure to improve education after many years of mixed results and policy changes.
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Wales ranked lowest among UK nations in global student tests (PISA) measuring reading, math, and science skills.
The PISA test measures 15-year-olds’ academic skills across countries, with a large sample from Wales participating in 2025.
Latest results show Welsh students lagging behind English students by about two years of learning in key subjects.
Scotland and Northern Ireland also outperform Wales in reading by about one year.
Wales stopped standard school league tables and tests in early 2000s as part of education reforms, creating a different system from England.
Poor PISA results in 2010 led to new reforms including reintroduction of accountability tests for younger pupils.
The COVID-19 pandemic worsened test scores in Wales more than in other UK nations.
New school buildings, such as Saint Carlo Acutis Catholic School, aim to improve learning environments but are not enough to close the performance gap.
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Many teens wonder if they should use protein powder to get stronger or fitter. Experts say most teenagers can get enough protein from regular foods like meat, eggs, and dairy, and do not usually need protein supplements unless they are high-level athletes or have special health needs.
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Protein helps the body grow and repair by breaking down into amino acids.
The body needs some amino acids called essential amino acids, which must come from food.
The NHS recommends adults eat about 0.75 grams of protein per kilogram of body weight daily.
Teens generally get enough protein from a balanced diet without supplements.
Protein powders can cause side effects like bloating, cramps, and diarrhea.
The protein powder market is less strictly regulated than medicines, so quality can vary.
Protein powders may contain added sugar, artificial ingredients, or stimulants.
Replacing meals with protein shakes can reduce intake of important nutrients like zinc, calcium, and magnesium.
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Researchers have been investigating the disappearance of Amelia Earhart, who vanished in 1937 while flying. Some American experts now think they may have found parts of her airplane.
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Amelia Earhart disappeared in 1937 during a flight.
Her disappearance is considered one of the biggest mysteries in aviation history.
American researchers have been searching for nearly 90 years.
Recent efforts suggest they may have found remains of her plane.
The story was reported by CBS News journalist Lana Zak.
The discovery could help solve the long-standing mystery of her fate.
The report focuses on the ongoing investigation and search efforts.
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The US destroyed a boat linked to Iran in the Gulf of Oman on October 6th. The US accused the boat of spying on and targeting American naval forces in the area. All crew members were safely removed before the boat was destroyed.
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The incident happened in the Gulf of Oman.
The boat was connected to Iran.
The US said the boat was used for surveillance and targeting US naval ships.
The US intercepted the boat on October 6th.
All people on board were taken off safely before the boat was destroyed.
The US aimed to protect its naval forces in the strategic waterway.
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Police are investigating a report of a sexual assault that took place at a fraternity house near the University of Chicago campus. The investigation is ongoing as authorities gather more information.
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The alleged sexual assault happened off the University of Chicago campus.
The location is a fraternity house near the university.
Police are actively looking into the reported incident.
The case was recently reported to the police.
No further details about the victim or suspect have been released at this time.
The investigation aims to find evidence and understand what happened.
The report comes as part of local Chicago news coverage.
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Ukrainian officials say the U.S. may be holding back information about upcoming Russian missile attacks. The U.S. has threatened to limit intelligence sharing if Ukraine keeps attacking Russian energy sites. President Donald Trump links these strikes to higher diesel prices.
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Ukraine suspects the U.S. is not sharing full intelligence on Russian air strikes.
The U.S. warned it might stop sharing intelligence if Ukraine continues hitting Russian energy targets.
President Donald Trump blames attacks on Russian energy for raising diesel fuel prices.
These tensions occur amid ongoing conflict involving Russia and Ukraine.
Intelligence sharing is usually meant to help Ukraine defend against attacks.
The situation highlights strains in U.S.-Ukraine military support.
Energy targets are strategic sites like oil or gas facilities.
The news was reported by CBS News with a focus on the political and military context.
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Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva’s party plans to file a complaint against Meta, the company that owns Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, accusing it of interfering in Brazil’s presidential election. The party claims Meta restricted Lula’s online content before the October 25 runoff against Senator Flavio Bolsonaro. Meta denies these accusations.
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Lula da Silva is running for a fourth nonconsecutive term in the October 25 presidential runoff.
Lula’s party says Meta limited the reach of his posts and restricted his Instagram profile’s visibility.
Before the first round of voting, Lula’s and other left-leaning leaders’ profiles reportedly disappeared from Instagram search.
Meta’s Brazil office called the allegations false and unsupported by facts.
Lula’s campaign plans to raise the issue with the Organisation of American States (OAS).
Lula has also claimed the U.S. is trying to influence the election in favor of Flavio Bolsonaro, son of former President Jair Bolsonaro and ally of President Donald Trump.
Lula launched a social media campaign addressing followers after the first voting round.
The issue has drawn international attention and will be discussed with election observers.
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Police in Orlando solved a 15-year-old missing person case. The woman disappeared shortly after she and her ex-fiancé appeared together on the TV show "The People's Court," and now the ex-fiancé has been arrested.
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The case is nearly 15 years old and had been unsolved until now.
The missing woman had appeared on "The People's Court" with her then-fiancé.
The woman disappeared soon after the TV appearance.
Orlando police have arrested the woman's ex-fiancé in connection with her disappearance.
The arrest marks a significant break in this cold case.
"The People's Court" is a televised court show where small claims cases are settled.
No further details about the investigation or charges were provided in the article.
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