A historic building in London called the Riding School, linked to Queen Elizabeth II and a former British Army unit, is being transformed into a luxury housing development. This project, named St. John’s Wood Square, has started selling apartments and aims to attract wealthy buyers, including Americans living nearby.
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The Riding School was built in 1825 and used by The King’s Troop Royal Horse Artillery, a ceremonial British Army unit.
Queen Elizabeth II and other royal family members visited this building several times.
The King’s Troop carried Queen Elizabeth II’s coffin in a ceremonial procession.
The Riding School is now part of a major residential project called St. John’s Wood Square, in north London.
The development is close to notable areas like Regent’s Park and the American School in London.
Reusing old buildings like the Riding School can reduce carbon emissions compared to building new ones.
Apartments in the development are large, averaging over 3,260 square feet.
The project reflects a growing trend to adapt and update historic buildings for modern use.
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Vice President Kamala Harris criticized President Donald Trump’s plan to buy diesel fuel from Russia. She said this move shows weakness and will send money to Russia during its war.
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President Donald Trump has made a deal to buy diesel fuel from Russia.
Vice President Kamala Harris publicly opposed this plan.
Harris said the deal is linked to high gas and diesel prices in the U.S.
She accused President Trump of causing problems with Iran that raised fuel prices.
Harris warned that buying fuel from Russia will help fund Russia’s war.
The fuel deal is seen as a response to current energy and market issues.
The criticism took place during a public statement on a Sunday.
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Minnesota Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan is leading Michele Tafoya, her Republican opponent, by 4 points in a new poll for the U.S. Senate race. The poll shows Flanagan with 47% support and Tafoya with 43%, while 9% of people were undecided.
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Peggy Flanagan is the current Lieutenant Governor of Minnesota.
Michele Tafoya is a former NFL sideline reporter running as the Republican candidate.
A recent poll by the Minnesota Star Tribune and KARE 11 shows Flanagan leading Tafoya by 4 points.
Flanagan has 47% support among likely voters.
Tafoya has 43% support according to the poll.
9% of those polled said they were undecided about their vote.
Less than 1% of respondents chose other candidates or options.
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Minnesota Representative Ilhan Omar is facing a federal criminal investigation related to alleged immigration fraud. Authorities searched her home as part of this investigation, while Omar denies the accusations and says the claims are politically motivated.
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Ilhan Omar is under federal criminal investigation for alleged immigration fraud.
Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) agents searched Omar’s home Monday with a court-approved warrant.
Omar has said she was not informed about being investigated before the search.
She denies the allegations and calls them politically motivated.
DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin confirmed authorities are looking into claims Omar married her brother to help him enter the U.S.
Vice President JD Vance has accused Omar of immigration fraud, which she rejects.
Omar has also denied involvement in a $250 million pandemic fraud scheme called "Feeding Our Future."
The Department of Justice confirmed the raid but gave no further details.
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Jacob Tierney, creator of the show "Heated Rivalry," announced that Season 2 will come out in late spring on HBO Max. The new season will focus on the relationship between Shane Hollander and Ilya Rozanov, following the storyline from a book called "The Long Game."
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"Heated Rivalry" Season 2 will debut in late spring on HBO Max.
The story will focus on Shane and Ilya’s relationship, characters played by Hudson Williams and Connor Storrie.
The new season is based on the sixth book in Rachel Reid’s "Game Changers" hockey romance series.
Season 2 will explore what happens to Shane and Ilya after they find happiness in Season 1.
The show uses intimate scenes to show character development and emotional connection.
Jacob Tierney wrote a book about making the first season called "I'll Believe in Anything."
The music in the series, including the song "I'll Believe in Anything" by Wolf Parade, plays an important role.
Tierney chose songs that had personal meaning and believed they deserved more popularity.
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Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) carried out a raid at the Washington, D.C. home of Minnesota Representative Ilhan Omar early Monday. Sources reported the raid to CBS News but no further details were provided.
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The raid happened early Monday morning.
ICE’s investigations unit conducted the raid.
The home targeted is in Washington, D.C.
Ilhan Omar represents Minnesota in Congress.
CBS News received the information from unnamed sources.
No official statement or additional details were given at the time.
The report was shared by CBS News journalist Nicole Sganga.
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An air strike on a gold mining site in northern Sudan killed at least 72 workers, according to a rights group. The strike highlights ongoing security problems along the poorly controlled border between Sudan and Egypt, where disputes over territory and resources continue.
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At least 72 gold miners were killed in an air strike in North Wadi, Jabal al-Uqaydat, near the Sudan-Egypt border.
The Khartoum-based group Emergency Lawyers accused the Egyptian military of carrying out the strike.
Egypt has not responded publicly to the allegations.
The Sudan-Egypt border is disputed and lacks clear physical demarcation, leading to frequent tensions and lawlessness.
The area is rich in gold and other minerals, making it a target for illegal mining and conflict.
Earlier in June, drone and artillery attacks targeted another gold mining site in the same region.
Egyptian forces claim they operate to stop illegal migration, drug smuggling, and mining along the border.
The broader Sudanese civil war, which began in April 2023, has worsened instability and economic collapse, pushing people into dangerous mining activities.
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Justice Brett Kavanaugh’s recent comments about “new circumstances” in legal cases could lead to changes in rules about gun restrictions. This suggests the Supreme Court may consider different factors when deciding future gun law cases.
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Justice Kavanaugh mentioned “unanticipated” or “new” developments in court decisions.
These new developments could affect how gun laws are interpreted.
The Supreme Court may rethink some previous rulings about gun rights or gun control.
This could open the door to more gun restrictions or changes in regulation.
The statement indicates courts are paying attention to changing facts or situations in law cases.
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A fire destroyed the Enfants Rouges, the oldest covered food market in Paris, early on Monday. The blaze destroyed all the market’s food stalls and its roof, but no one was seriously hurt.
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The fire happened in the early morning hours in the Marais district of Paris.
The Enfants Rouges market was founded in 1615 and was the oldest covered market still operating in the city.
The market was named after a 16th-century orphanage whose children wore red clothes.
The fire destroyed 17 food stalls and the iron and glass roof.
Over 150 firefighters worked for more than two hours to control the fire and stop it from spreading.
No customers or shop owners were injured, but one firefighter had minor injuries.
The market was famous for fresh foods and international dishes and was highly rated worldwide for its street food.
Paris Mayor Emmanuel Grégoire confirmed the market had been completely destroyed.
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Two major French supermarket chains, Intermarché and Cooperative U, were hit by a cyber-attack that remotely caused their refrigerators to defrost, spoiling fresh and frozen food. Paris prosecutors confirmed the attack and opened an investigation, which also involved fires and affected other retailers.
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Around 150-200 Intermarché stores and nearly 100 Cooperative U stores were targeted by the cyber-attack.
The hackers remotely forced the refrigerators to defrost, spoiling food and causing losses.
Other chains, including France’s largest, E. Leclerc, were reportedly affected.
The attack led to fires in some locations.
Prosecutors in Paris have launched an official investigation into the large-scale cyber-attack.
The companies involved are working to fix the situation and limit food loss.
Insurance policies may not cover losses caused by this type of cyber-attack.
The attack happened amid increased concerns about cyber threats in Europe, especially related to tensions with Russia.
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Chicago police have issued a warning about a series of armed robberies linked to meetings arranged through Facebook Marketplace in the Grand Crossing neighborhood. Similar crimes have been reported across the U.S., with police advising people to meet in public places and consider safer ways to complete online marketplace transactions.
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Several armed robberies took place in Chicago’s 6th District after victims arranged meetings through Facebook Marketplace and other apps.
Three incidents occurred between September 17 and October 7, 2026, in specific locations in Chicago’s Grand Crossing area.
Suspects described as a male aged 20–30 and an unknown female are being sought by police.
Similar robberies during online marketplace transactions have been reported in Portland, Oregon; Aurora, Colorado; Peoria, Illinois; and Jackson, Mississippi.
Police in Portland investigated at least 10 such cases in 2026 involving robberies or crimes during online sales meetings.
Authorities recommend meeting in public, well-lit places, using police station exchange zones, bringing a friend, and using digital payments when possible.
Victims and witnesses are encouraged to report suspicious activity to police immediately.
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President Donald Trump is considering how the U.S. might respond to recent missile attacks by Yemen's Houthi rebels on Saudi Arabia, including a deadly strike on Riyadh’s airport that killed 13 people. He is weighing options ranging from limited involvement to full military strikes, as the situation is connected to Iran’s influence in the region.
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President Trump twice declined Saudi Arabia’s requests to bomb the Houthis but is now open to reconsidering after a missile hit Riyadh’s airport.
The Houthi missile strike killed 13 people, including one American, and injured over 300.
Trump’s initial response was to provide intelligence and defense help to Saudi Arabia, focusing U.S. efforts on Iran and the Strait of Hormuz.
There are three possible U.S. responses: staying out, limited strikes combined with diplomacy, or full military attacks against the Houthis.
Past U.S. actions included limited bombing and negotiating truces brokered by Oman with the Houthis.
Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, and Turkey have agreed to a defense pact to help protect Saudi Arabia, with Turkey not involved in offensive actions.
Iran is believed to support the Houthis but denies direct involvement in the attacks.
U.S. interests include maintaining Saudi airspace access for operations against Iran and managing the wider conflict in the Gulf region.
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An oil tanker operated by Petro Dolphin was attacked by a drone near the coast of Oman in the Strait of Hormuz. The attack caused black smoke to rise from the ship and led to two Indian sailors becoming missing.
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The attacked vessel is an oil tanker from Petro Dolphin.
The attack took place in the Strait of Hormuz, a key global shipping route near Oman.
The ship was targeted by a drone.
Black smoke was seen coming from the tanker after the attack.
Two Indian sailors are reported missing following the incident.
The Strait of Hormuz is an important route for oil transportation worldwide.
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Thousands of protesters, including India's opposition leader and supporters of the "cockroach" youth movement, marched to the Supreme Court. They are upset about millions of voters being removed from official lists, which they say favors Prime Minister Narendra Modi's party. The protesters want the election chief to resign, accusing them of wrongdoing.
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The protest took place in India and involved opposition parties and youth activists.
Millions of names were removed from voter lists before upcoming elections.
Critics say this removal benefits Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s ruling party.
Protesters marched to the Supreme Court to demand action.
They want the election chief to step down due to alleged misconduct.
The "cockroach" movement is a youth group involved in the protests.
The event reflects ongoing tensions around election fairness in India.
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US federal agents searched the Washington home of Democratic Congresswoman Ilhan Omar on Monday as part of a criminal investigation. The investigation involves possible fraud related to immigration paperwork submitted by Omar's late father when she was a child.
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Federal agents from Homeland Security Investigations conducted the search.
The search took place about three weeks before the US midterm elections.
The investigation concerns immigration documents connected to Omar’s childhood.
The Department of Justice confirmed the search but did not name Omar or provide details.
Omar is a Somali-born Democratic congresswoman and critic of President Donald Trump.
Omar was first elected to Congress in 2018 and represents a district in Minneapolis.
Omar is part of "The Squad," a group of left-wing Democratic lawmakers.
No charges have been announced related to the search so far.
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The U.S. is discovering that electronic waste contains valuable minerals critical for technology and national security. Both politicians from different parties are supporting efforts to recycle these materials to boost the economy, reduce reliance on foreign sources, and strengthen national defense.
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Electronic waste like old phones and computers contains important minerals such as copper, gold, lithium, and rare earth elements.
These materials are essential for modern technology and defense systems.
"Urban mining" means recovering valuable materials from discarded electronics instead of digging them from the earth.
Both Republicans and Democrats are working on policies to support recycling and domestic production of critical minerals.
Senator Mazie Hirono secured a defense bill provision to promote recycling critical minerals in the military.
The House passed the Critical Mineral Dominance Act to increase U.S. production and reduce dependence on countries like China.
President Donald Trump signed an order to strengthen supply chains for critical materials and limit exports of certain recyclable waste.
Recycling critical minerals is seen as an economic, technological, and national security priority for the U.S.
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Billy Crystal talked with Gayle King about his new one-man show called "860." The show is about his experiences with love, loss, and recovering after the 2025 Palisades Fire.
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Billy Crystal’s one-man show is titled "860."
The show is autobiographical, meaning it tells stories from his own life.
It covers themes of love, loss, and moving forward.
The Palisades Fire happened in 2025 and was very destructive.
Crystal discussed the show in an interview with Gayle King.
The interview was featured on CBS News.
The show aims to share personal and emotional experiences.
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Russia has lifted its ban on diesel exports and plans to sell fuel to the United States and other countries after a deal between President Donald Trump and President Vladimir Putin. This move comes amid a global energy crisis and raises questions about the future of US support for Ukraine, which faces severe challenges ahead during the winter due to ongoing war and energy issues.
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Russia ended its ban on diesel exports and will sell large amounts to the US and others.
The deal was made between President Trump and President Putin, with a US sanctions waiver for Russian fuel.
This agreement was announced weeks before the US midterm elections.
The US approach to the war in Ukraine remains unclear and complicated.
Ukraine and its European allies are experiencing an energy crisis and ongoing attacks from Russia.
Russia has intensified air attacks and targeted key infrastructure in Ukraine.
Ukraine’s economy and war effort are heavily affected by these attacks and loss of export routes.
The winter outlook in Ukraine is difficult, with local authorities urging residents to prepare or leave.
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New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani criticized a recent ICE shooting in Marble Hill where a man was shot while his child was in the car. He compared the scene to a mass shooting and called for ICE’s removal from New York City.
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ICE agents shot Oscar Belgal, 28, in the neck during an enforcement operation in Marble Hill, New York.
Belgal’s five-year-old child was in the car but was unharmed and left with family members.
Videos of the incident showed ICE agents in plainclothes, causing confusion among bystanders who thought it looked like a mass shooting.
Mayor Mamdani said ICE agents acted as if the law was a suggestion and noted that unlike police, ICE agents did not wear uniforms or identifiable badges.
Mamdani discussed the incident with President Trump and the Homeland Security Secretary but called for ICE to leave New York City.
Oscar Belgal remains in custody and was taken to a new immigrant detention center in Brooklyn after hospital treatment.
Since President Trump began his second term, immigration officers have shot at least two dozen people, including three US citizens who were killed.
ICE arrests have reached record levels, shifting from high-profile raids to quieter enforcement in communities nationwide.
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John Bienvenu was diagnosed with glioblastoma, a serious brain cancer, nine years ago. Despite his diagnosis, he continues to live well beyond typical expectations for this disease.
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Glioblastoma is a type of aggressive brain cancer.
John Bienvenu was first interviewed about his diagnosis in 2023.
He has lived for nine years after being diagnosed.
Most people with glioblastoma have a much shorter survival time.
His condition and survival are notable because of how rare it is to live so long with this illness.
The news segment was featured on CBS Mornings.
The story highlights personal experience over clinical or medical details.
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