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A New South Wales Greens MP has urged federal politicians not to support a motion by the National Party to block a carbon credit plan that would help create a large koala national park. The plan allows the NSW government to earn carbon credits by protecting native forests, but it has caused a split among environmental groups and politicians.
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The NSW Greens MP Sue Higginson opposes a Senate vote that could stop a carbon credit method linked to creating a koala national park.
The carbon credit method lets state governments earn credits for protecting public native forests, which can be sold or used to reduce pollution.
The National Party wants to cancel this method through a disallowance motion in the Senate.
Some environmental groups oppose the method, saying it does not lead to real emissions cuts and may encourage states to protect the environment only for carbon credit money.
Other groups, including WWF, Greenpeace, and Indigenous groups, support the method because it can protect 176,000 hectares of forest and many threatened species.
Sue Higginson initially opposed the carbon credit method but changed her view after it was improved to require big logging cuts in NSW forests.
Experts warn that carbon credits should not replace direct cuts in pollution to fight climate change.
The Greens federal party is deciding whether to support the motion, as they face pressure from both sides.
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President Donald Trump shared updates on social media about cleaning and improving statues and landmarks in Washington, D.C. He highlighted projects like building an arch dedicated to him, repairing fountains, and adding gold details to statues.
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President Trump posted pictures of statues and landmarks in Washington, D.C.
The National Park Service is working on updating these locations.
Trump described these efforts as part of “beautifying” the city.
Projects include constructing an arch honoring President Trump.
Repairs to fountains are also being done.
Some statues have been enhanced with gold plating.
The updates were shared on a Monday morning.
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An Illinois woman named Corie Walsh was charged with first-degree murder after her 2-year-old son was found dead in their home. Walsh had been closely following the murder trial of Massachusetts mother Lindsay Clancy and told investigators she killed her son because she believed he was the devil.
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Corie Walsh, 40, is charged with three counts of first-degree murder after her son Barrett was found dead on September 1 in their Chicago suburb home.
Walsh had been closely following the high-profile trial of Lindsay Clancy, a Massachusetts mother accused of killing her three children.
Walsh was texting friends about the Clancy trial hours before her son was found.
Barrett died of asphyxia caused by ligature compression of the neck, meaning something wrapped around his neck blocked his breathing.
Walsh was found in the home with self-inflicted cuts and was treated at a hospital.
She told investigators she killed her son because she believed he was the “devil” and “anti-Christ.”
Walsh’s attorney said she was having a psychotic episode.
No official connection was made between Walsh’s actions and the trial she was following.
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Iran announced it tested a new ballistic missile called Qassem Basir, which it says can strike threats before they happen. The missile has more range and accuracy, and Iran said this shows a change in its defense approach amid ongoing tensions near the Strait of Hormuz, a key shipping route.
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Iran revealed a missile called Qassem Basir with improved range, accuracy, and a half-ton warhead.
Iranian officials claim the missile was tested against a U.S. warship, but this is unclear.
The U.S. reported Iranian ballistic missile launches targeting U.S. warships and responded by striking three Iranian oil tankers.
The Strait of Hormuz remains a hotspot, with Iran threatening an “exclusion zone” for vessels passing through, but the U.S. says the waterway is open and under U.S. control.
The U.S. Navy has cleared mines from the strait and redirected or disabled several commercial ships to protect naval operations.
Recent attacks in the region have raised concerns about the safety of commercial shipping and caused a drop in passage through the strait.
Regional leaders, including the UAE, express frustration and insist no single country should control the Strait of Hormuz.
The conflict involves broader tensions between Iran, the U.S., and allies over oil shipments and military activity.
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An Amazon cargo plane crashed after overshooting a runway at Miami International Airport, hitting two vehicles and causing five deaths and injuries to at least five others. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) recovered the plane’s flight recorders and is investigating the crash to find out what caused it.
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The plane was a Boeing 767 operated by 21 Air LLC for Amazon Air Flight 7598.
It arrived from San Juan, Puerto Rico, and was on its third flight of the day.
The plane overran runway 30, hit airport navigation equipment, a van inside the airport, and a car outside the airport.
Five people died, all of them inside the two vehicles struck by the plane.
At least five others were injured in the crash.
The NTSB recovered the flight data recorder and cockpit voice recorder for analysis.
Investigators are examining factors like human performance, aircraft systems, weather, and airport safety features.
They are also looking into whether a safety system called EMAS, which helps stop planes that overrun runways, could have prevented the crash.
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A school in Minab, Iran, damaged in an early attack during the war between Iran and the United States and Israel on February 28, 2024, is being turned into a memorial for the children who died there. Iran says over 100 students were killed, and investigations suggest a U.S. missile caused the strike, though the U.S. government has not officially admitted responsibility.
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The Shajareh Tayyebeh school in Minab was hit early in the conflict on February 28, 2024.
More than 100 students died in the strike, according to Iranian officials.
The U.S. government has not accepted responsibility or shared Pentagon findings about the attack.
An Associated Press investigation found evidence that at least one U.S. missile hit the school.
The damaged school building is being preserved as a war museum and memorial.
A part of Minab's cemetery is dedicated to the children who were killed.
Recent U.S. strikes near Minab caused more injuries, bringing attention back to the area.
Three bodies of the schoolchildren have not yet been found.
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Representative Chris Pappas leads Karishma Manzur in the Democratic primary for the New Hampshire Senate race, according to recent polls and prediction markets. The race is important because incumbent Senator Jeanne Shaheen is retiring, and Republicans see the contest as competitive with former Senator John Sununu as their likely nominee.
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Chris Pappas leads Karishma Manzur in recent polls for the New Hampshire Democratic Senate primary.
A recent University of New Hampshire poll showed Pappas at 47% and Manzur at 34%.
Pappas’s lead has narrowed compared to earlier polls where he led by larger margins.
Manzur positions herself as a progressive candidate supporting Medicare for All and criticizing Israel.
Prediction markets give Pappas about a 98% chance of winning the Democratic primary.
Jeanne Shaheen, the current Democratic senator, is retiring, making this an open seat.
Republicans, led by John Sununu in their primary, see the race as competitive and important.
New Hampshire is a swing state that narrowly voted for Kamala Harris in the 2024 presidential election.
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The fall television season is about to start around Labor Day weekend. This period marks the time when new TV shows and new seasons of existing shows are released.
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Labor Day weekend marks the traditional start of the fall TV season.
New shows and returning shows typically launch around this time.
The fall TV season is an important period for networks and viewers.
Alex Weprin, senior editor at The Hollywood Reporter, discussed the upcoming season on CBS News.
CBS News provided coverage and details through their app and broadcasts.
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President Donald Trump demanded that Canadian company Bombardier stop selling planes in the U.S. unless it builds them in America. This demand comes amid a trade dispute between the U.S. and Canada, with new tariffs starting as retaliation from Canada.
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President Trump said Bombardier products are "not good enough" and must be built in the U.S. to be sold there.
Bombardier makes many of its sales in the U.S., but Canada blocks some American companies from selling there.
Canadian tariffs on over 700 American products started shortly after Trump’s demand.
Celebrities like Oprah Winfrey, Jay-Z, and Kylie Jenner own Bombardier private jets.
Trump previously threatened tariffs and decertification on Bombardier planes in January, but those threats did not happen.
Bombardier operates a defense business in Kansas and sells many jets to corporations and private owners, not just billionaires.
The trade dispute includes many products, a collapsed trade deal, and political tensions between the two countries.
Bombardier’s jets can cost tens of millions of dollars and are also used in fractional ownership and charter services.
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Voters in New Hampshire are going to the polls for their Senate primary elections on Tuesday. The results could affect which party controls the U.S. Senate.
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New Hampshire is holding Senate primary elections.
The elections are scheduled for Tuesday.
Primary voters will choose candidates to run in the general Senate election.
The outcome could impact the balance of power in the U.S. Senate.
CBS News reporter Taurean Small is covering the event.
Primaries are important steps before the final election.
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The European Union promised Greenland a stronger partnership and 200 million euros in support to help with climate change, internet, energy, fisheries, and education. This offer came after U.S. President Donald Trump threatened to take control of the island.
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The EU wants to strengthen its relationship with Greenland.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen visited Nuuk, the capital of Greenland.
The EU offered 200 million euros (about $232 million) over two years.
The money will help Greenland fight climate change and improve internet access.
Funds will also support hydropower plants, fisheries, and education.
President Donald Trump had previously threatened to take control of Greenland.
The EU aims to calm concerns caused by these U.S. threats.
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Canada will start new retaliatory tariffs against the United States beginning at midnight from Monday to Tuesday. These tariffs are a response to trade measures by the U.S. and may affect the prices of goods and finances on both sides.
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Canada has announced new tariffs on certain U.S. goods.
These tariffs will begin at midnight overnight Monday to Tuesday.
The tariffs are in retaliation to U.S. trade actions against Canada.
Retaliatory tariffs mean Canada is responding by adding taxes on U.S. imports.
These tariffs could raise prices for some products for consumers and businesses.
The news was covered by CBS News and discussed by a business contributor Javier David.
The tariffs are part of ongoing trade tensions between Canada and the U.S.
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Iran has raised the price of gasoline for people who use more than 110 liters per month, doubling the cost for heavy users. This increase aims to manage high gasoline use and help families by reallocating the extra money, but it may also add to inflation during difficult economic times.
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Iran increased the gasoline price for the heaviest users starting Tuesday.
People using more than 110 liters (29 gallons) per month now pay 100,000 rials (about 7 cents) per liter, twice the price set in December.
The price change affects about 15% of gasoline consumers.
Iran’s daily gasoline consumption reached 145 million liters, while local production is 122 million liters, so the country imports the rest.
Gasoline prices in Iran remain low compared to the world despite the increase.
The country faces yearly inflation of about 67%, and the price hike could increase inflation further.
Cheap gasoline has been a long-standing cultural expectation in Iran, with past price hikes causing protests and violence.
The government plans to give the additional money made from higher prices to households.
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Iran has warned it will respond after U.S. airstrikes sank three Iranian tankers in the Gulf. The situation has raised tensions between the two countries.
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The U.S. carried out airstrikes that sank three Iranian oil tankers in the Gulf.
Iran has threatened to take retaliatory action following the strikes.
The Gulf region is a key area for global oil transportation.
These events increase tensions between the U.S. and Iran.
The source of this information is CBS News and their homeland security correspondent Nicole Sganga.
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Troy Jackson, a longtime labor activist and logger, is the Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate in Maine. On Labor Day, he spoke to union members urging them to vote in the fall to support higher wages, better family medical leave, and worker solidarity.
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Troy Jackson is the Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate in Maine.
He has a background as a labor activist and logger.
Jackson spoke at a Southern Maine Labor Council event on Labor Day.
He encouraged union members to vote in the upcoming fall elections.
He emphasized goals like raising the minimum wage and expanding family medical leave.
Jackson promised to fight for workers' interests in the U.S. Senate.
The event took place in Portland, Maine.
Labor Day is seen by Jackson as a significant day for workers, not just a holiday.
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Hurricane Lowell is moving north and is expected to come near Hawaii overnight from Monday to Tuesday. It will bring strong hurricane winds and heavy rain to the islands.
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Hurricane Lowell is changing direction toward the north.
It is expected to pass close to Hawaii overnight Monday into Tuesday.
The storm will bring hurricane-force winds, which are very strong winds typical of hurricanes.
Heavy rainfall is also expected with the storm.
CBS News correspondent Carter Evans is reporting from Kauai, one of the Hawaiian islands.
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Palestinian parents and teachers in the West Bank village of al-Mughayyir worry about children's safety at school due to increasing attacks by Israeli settlers. Several students have been killed this year, leading to new security measures such as barbed wire fences, reinforced gates, and parents standing guard.
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Six people, including three students, have died in al-Mughayyir this year amid settler violence.
A 14-year-old boy, Aws al-Naasan, was shot outside the school by a settler in April.
Israeli military said a reservist soldier fired after stones were thrown at a vehicle; an investigation was launched and the soldier suspended.
Over the summer, two more students and a 19-year-old former student were shot dead during settler attacks and military incursions.
The school is surrounded by settler outposts and often blocked by Israeli forces at checkpoints.
The head-teacher installed barbed wire fencing and reinforced gates to improve safety.
Ambulance crews are stationed outside the school, and parents volunteer to watch over students all day.
Despite fear, parents are determined not to stop sending their children to school.
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The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) held a news conference about a plane crash involving an Amazon cargo plane at Miami International Airport. The plane went off the runway, and officials have recovered important data recorders, but they do not yet know what caused the crash.
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The crash happened at Miami International Airport.
The plane involved was an Amazon cargo plane.
The plane overran the runway before crashing.
The NTSB held a news conference to update the public.
Flight data recorders and cockpit voice recorders were recovered.
The cause of the crash is still unknown.
The NTSB is leading the investigation into the crash.
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Rapper Macklemore spoke out in favor of Palestine during Ed Sheeran’s concerts in New Jersey, performing a protest song with images related to Gaza shown on stadium screens. His statements led to criticism from pro-Israel groups and some fans, while supporters say he is raising awareness for human rights.
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Macklemore said "Free Palestine" onstage and performed a protest song called "Hind’s Hall" at MetLife Stadium during Ed Sheeran’s tour.
Images related to Gaza were displayed on the stadium screens during his performance.
The Israeli-American Council (IAC) launched a petition against Macklemore’s performance, calling it one-sided political messaging.
IAC wants Ed Sheeran’s team to clarify if they approved the political content and to limit such messages on the tour.
P!nk shared criticism from an advocacy group called StopAntisemitism, which accused Macklemore of spreading anti-Israel propaganda.
Macklemore said his message is for peace, dignity, and equality for all people, and distinguishes criticism of Israel from criticism of Jewish people.
Some fans support Macklemore’s right to speak out on human rights issues and highlight his history of activism.
There is growing debate about the role of artists speaking on political conflicts during concerts.
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The Supreme Court ruled that a historic preservation group probably could not block the building of a large new ballroom at the White House. President Donald Trump said construction is moving quickly and praised the workers involved.
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The White House is building a large new ballroom.
The project costs $400 million.
A historic preservation group tried to stop the construction.
The Supreme Court ruled against the preservation group.
President Trump made positive remarks about the construction progress.
The ruling allows construction to continue without immediate legal obstacles.
The new ballroom is being built where an older structure once stood.
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