Scientists studied the recent lava fountains at Kilauea volcano in Hawaii to understand what causes the lava to shoot into the air. They found patterns that help predict eruptions and learned more about the gases involved, showing that water steam plays a bigger role than carbon dioxide in driving these lava fountains.
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Kilauea volcano has had only three lava fountain episodes since 1823.
Since 2018, the underground lava reservoir at Kilauea has been refilling, speeding up after 2019.
In 2024, a series of eruptions sent lava fountains as high as 160 to over 400 meters.
Researchers used 35 instruments around the volcano to monitor earthquakes, gas levels, ground movement, and thermal activity.
The volcano’s summit tilts in similar ways before eruptions, helping predict when lava fountains will happen.
No clear earthquake signals warn immediately before eruptions, but tilt measurements are reliable.
Gas measurements showed low carbon dioxide but higher sulfur dioxide levels during eruptions.
The data suggests that steam from water, not carbon dioxide gas foam, likely drives the lava fountains.
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Three men were found guilty of killing two Australian brothers, Jake and Callum Robinson, and their American friend Carter Rhoad during a surfing trip in Mexico in 2024. The victims died in a robbery gone wrong, and their bodies were discovered in a well in Baja California.
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The three men were found guilty of murder in the Mexican state of Baja California.
The victims were Australian brothers Jake and Callum Robinson, and their American friend Carter Rhoad.
They were killed during an attempted robbery of their truck near a beach.
Their bodies had gunshot wounds to the head and were dumped in a well.
The murders happened shortly after the surfers crossed into Mexico from the US.
The trial lasted about a month, with prosecutors seeking 150 years in prison for each defendant.
The girlfriend of the alleged gang leader already received a 20-year prison sentence for involvement.
Local communities and tourists were shocked because the area is usually safe and relies on tourism.
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The U.S. Defense Department plans to livestream the execution of Nidal Hasan, who killed 13 people at Fort Hood in 2009, by firing squad on December 3. Social media companies have policies that may prevent or limit streaming violent content like executions, raising questions about whether they will allow the government to broadcast it.
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Nidal Hasan was convicted for killing 13 people and injuring over 30 at Fort Hood in 2009.
His execution is scheduled for 1 p.m. on December 3 at the Texas Army base.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said the execution would be publicly livestreamed.
Social media platforms like Facebook, TikTok, YouTube, and X have rules against live-streaming violent or graphic content like executions.
TikTok allows some graphic content if it is in the public interest but restricts it to viewers over 18.
Meta (Facebook and Instagram) explicitly bans live-streams of capital punishment.
YouTube prohibits content showing serious harm or death meant to shock or disgust viewers.
It is unclear which platform, if any, will host the livestream or how the Defense Department will show it.
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South Carolina Republican Sen. Darline Graham will debate Democratic challenger Dr. Annie Andrews and Libertarian candidate Kasie Whitener on Sunday at 7 p.m. EDT. Graham, who replaced her late brother Sen. Lindsey Graham, was urged by President Donald Trump to run for a full term.
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The debate will happen on Sunday at 7 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time.
Participants are Sen. Darline Graham (Republican), Dr. Annie Andrews (Democrat), and Kasie Whitener (Libertarian).
Darline Graham is the sister of the late Sen. Lindsey Graham.
Lindsey Graham passed away suddenly in July.
Governor Henry McMaster appointed Darline Graham to complete Lindsey Graham’s term.
The current term ends in January.
President Donald Trump encouraged Darline Graham to run for a full Senate term.
The debate will be broadcast live on South Carolina ETV.
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New York City officials criticized Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) after an ICE agent shot a man in the city. Senate candidates debated in Georgia and Michigan, while Hurricane Isaias approached the Gulf Coast, causing disruptions such as halted oil production.
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An ICE agent shot a man in New York City, leading to public outrage and condemnation from city officials.
Senate debates took place in Georgia and Michigan between candidates.
Hurricane Isaias is expected to make landfall on Friday along the Gulf Coast.
The hurricane caused oil production to stop in the affected area.
New surveillance footage of the ICE shooting was released by the New York Police Department (NYPD).
President Donald Trump formed a committee to investigate Federal Reserve nominee Lisa Cook.
A 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck Panama.
Various news updates were provided about politics, natural disasters, and other events across the U.S.
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Chris Bryant, Northern Ireland secretary, has banned the Drumcree parade after nearly two weeks of conflict between the Orange Order and nationalist residents on Garvaghy Road in Portadown. Despite efforts to find a compromise and a previous decision allowing the parade with restrictions, Bryant decided it was not safe or in the public’s interest for the march to continue.
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The Drumcree parade has been a source of conflict between the Orange Order and nationalist residents.
The dispute has lasted almost two weeks with a major standoff in Portadown.
The Parades Commission had ruled the parade could happen with restrictions.
A large protest blocked the parade from Drumcree church into Portadown.
Northern Ireland secretary Chris Bryant tried to find a solution by meeting both sides.
The Police Service of Northern Ireland chief constable requested a review of the parade decision.
After reviewing the situation, Bryant banned the parade to protect public safety and interest.
The decision reflects ongoing tensions between communities in Northern Ireland over parade routes.
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President Donald Trump announced that Russian President Vladimir Putin agreed to supply millions of tons of diesel fuel to global markets to help lower high fuel prices before the November midterm elections. The U.S. Treasury Department issued a license allowing Russian diesel imports, aiming to increase fuel supplies and reduce costs.
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Russia will supply over 300,000 tons of diesel fuel immediately, 500,000 tons in November, and 1 million tons afterward.
Eventually, Russia may deliver an additional 3 million tons of diesel fuel depending on refinery capacity.
The U.S. Treasury Department issued General License 135, allowing transactions involving Russian diesel fuel.
President Trump linked high diesel prices to disruptions in refineries and attacks on Russian energy facilities.
The announcement intends to increase diesel supply and lower prices that are near record highs, with a national average price of $6.28 per gallon.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky criticized the deal, saying it helps Russia continue its war.
The White House is also considering other measures, including using the Defense Production Act to boost energy production.
Fuel prices have become a political issue due to their impact on farmers and consumers ahead of the midterm elections.
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President Donald Trump has created a committee to investigate claims that Lisa Cook, a member of the Federal Reserve's Board of Governors, made false statements in mortgage documents. This action follows the Supreme Court's decision in June that blocked President Trump’s effort to remove Cook from her position.
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President Trump formed a committee to look into allegations against Lisa Cook.
The allegations say Cook made false statements in mortgage papers.
Lisa Cook serves on the Federal Reserve’s Board of Governors.
The Supreme Court rejected President Trump’s attempt to fire Cook in June.
The investigation by the new committee is a response to the Supreme Court ruling.
The news was reported by CBS News homeland security correspondent Nicole Sganga.
The Federal Reserve Board of Governors oversees the U.S. central banking system.
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The United Nations Special Envoy to Yemen, Hans Grundberg, has warned that Yemen has returned to full-scale war due to ongoing fighting between the Houthis and the internationally recognized government. The conflict is severely affecting civilians, especially women and children, and the envoy called for political negotiations to end the violence.
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Fighting between the Houthis and Yemen’s government forces has intensified, leading to full-scale war.
Civilians, including many children, are suffering from increased violence, with at least 46 killed and over 130 injured since August.
The conflict in Yemen impacts regional security and international trade routes.
The UN envoy urged the Security Council to support peace talks instead of relying on military gains.
The Yemeni government accuses the Iran-backed Houthis of threatening regional stability and asks for stronger international actions to cut off arms and funding to the group.
Saudi Arabia, supporting the Yemeni government, reported attacks on its King Khalid International Airport, resulting in three deaths.
Gulf states and European countries have condemned attacks on Saudi Arabia linked to the conflict.
Saudi Arabia’s UN representative called on the Security Council to act on the dangerous escalation and prevent Yemen from becoming a base for threats against Saudi security.
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Some Republican candidates in key Senate and governor races are either supporting or distancing themselves from President Trump and his policies ahead of the midterm elections. President Trump’s approval rating is low, and candidates' stances on issues like the Iran war and trade with Canada vary.
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The midterm elections are just over three weeks away.
President Trump’s approval rating is 30%, with 68% disapproving, according to a Pew Research Center poll.
Sen. Susan Collins of Maine has voted against President Trump 137 times in the current Congress.
Collins opposes the Iran war and Trump’s tariffs on Canada, which affect Maine’s economy.
Michigan GOP candidate John James wants the Iran war to end quickly.
Georgia GOP candidate Rick Jackson, once a strong Trump supporter, now focuses on working across party lines like Gov. Brian Kemp.
Georgia Senate GOP candidate Mike Collins supports President Trump’s actions on the Iran war.
Candidates’ different positions reflect divisions within the Republican Party on President Trump’s leadership.
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Vice President JD Vance expressed doubt that the Pentagon will livestream the execution of Fort Hood shooter Nidal Malik Hasan but said he would not watch it if they do. Hasan was convicted of killing 13 people and injuring 32 during a 2009 shooting at a military base.
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Vice President JD Vance questioned whether the Pentagon will livestream Hasan’s execution.
The Pentagon confirmed plans to livestream the firing squad execution in December.
Vance said he would not watch the livestream if it happens.
Nidal Malik Hasan was convicted for a 2009 shooting at Fort Hood military base.
Hasan killed 13 people and injured 32 others in the shooting.
The execution is scheduled for December.
Vance emphasized the importance of remembering Hasan’s crimes.
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky criticized President Donald Trump's decision to lift sanctions on Russia and allow it to export diesel. Zelensky said this move was unfair and dishonest, and it surprised Ukraine and many European countries.
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President Trump lifted sanctions on Russia to allow diesel exports.
This decision happened after a call between President Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Zelensky said the move looked like a birthday gift for Putin.
The announcement shocked the Ukrainian government and several European governments.
At the same time, U.S. and European diplomats were meeting with Ukraine to discuss ending the war.
Trump's envoys Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff were part of those negotiations.
The decision caused a new crisis between the U.S. and its Western allies.
The story is developing and updates may follow.
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Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer will face challenges next Congress because up to eight Democratic senators plan to run for president in 2028. These senators may focus more on their campaigns than on working together in the Senate, making it harder for Schumer to lead effectively.
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Chuck Schumer is the current Senate Minority Leader from New York.
Up to eight Democratic senators have presidential ambitions for the 2028 election.
These senators might prioritize campaigning over party unity and Senate duties.
Schumer’s leadership will involve balancing these ambitions with the need to govern.
President Donald Trump is expected to face opposition from a Democratic-controlled Congress.
Schumer and President Donald Trump have a direct, if complicated, communication line.
Previous conflicts, like debates over ICE funding, showed how presidential ambitions affect Senate cooperation.
Some new Democratic members may not fully support Schumer’s leadership bid.
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Democratic Governor Tina Kotek and Republican state Senator Christine Drazan are in a close race for Oregon governor. Recent polls show a tight contest, with Kotek slightly ahead, making this one of the rare chances for Republicans to win a governor’s seat in the state since 1982.
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Tina Kotek is the current Democratic governor of Oregon.
Christine Drazan is the Republican candidate running against Kotek.
A recent poll shows Kotek with 46% support and Drazan with 44%.
The race is seen as a top opportunity for Republicans to win a governor’s seat this year.
Oregon has not had a Republican governor since 1987.
Kotek’s campaign says voters see Drazan as an extreme candidate.
Drazan’s campaign says voters want new leadership because of Kotek’s low popularity.
Oregon votes entirely by mail, and ballots start mailing out soon for the November 3 election.
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People in Spain are upset about not having enough affordable homes and rising rent prices, leading to big protests. The government tried to protect renters by freezing rents, but lawmakers rejected this, and the Prime Minister has called for early elections amid pressure from political rivals.
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Spain is facing a housing shortage and rising rent costs.
Protests began after the eviction of an elderly woman named Maricarmen Abascal.
The government, led by the Socialist party, proposed rent freezes to protect tenants.
The Parliament did not approve the rent freeze measures.
The conservative opposition wants to reduce regulations and build more homes.
Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez announced early elections.
Polls suggest the right-wing People’s Party and far-right Vox could win a majority.
Sanchez faces pressure from immigration issues and corruption investigations in his party.
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A co-pilot on a flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv tried to take over the plane to carry out a suicide attack at Israel's main airport, Ben Gurion. The pilot, passengers, and an off-duty pilot stopped the attack, and the co-pilot is now in custody in the UAE, where he has confessed to planning the attack alone.
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The co-pilot, Hammam al-Hammami, used an emergency axe to attack the pilot but failed to take control.
The plane safely landed in Saudi Arabia thanks to an off-duty pilot among the passengers.
Al-Hammami admitted he planned a suicide attack on the passenger terminal at Ben Gurion airport near Tel Aviv.
He developed extremist views while studying in Australia and was inspired by the 9/11 attacks.
Al-Hammami worked for several airlines including Oman Air, Royal Air Maroc, and flydubai.
He took at least two previous flights to Tel Aviv to learn the route and airport.
Authorities in Australia and New Zealand are investigating his time in their countries.
The UAE says he acted alone but investigations continue to confirm this.
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Turning Point USA, a conservative student organization, has grown significantly on college and high school campuses across the United States. After the assassination of its founder Charlie Kirk in 2025, the movement expanded with many new chapters and activists becoming politically active at a young age.
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Turning Point USA now has about 1,500 college chapters, a 64% increase from the previous year.
Its high school group, Club America, has 3,500 chapters, up 180%.
Together, these groups have nearly 5,000 chapters nationwide and over 263,000 student activists.
The group’s figures are self-reported and not independently verified.
After Charlie Kirk’s assassination in September 2025, interest in starting new chapters surged, with over 120,000 inquiries reported.
Membership reportedly tripled at Georgia State University and doubled at the University of West Georgia following Kirk’s death.
Turning Point USA focuses on training students to organize, campaign, and lead politically before they can vote.
The group aims to shape American politics by cultivating a new generation of conservative leaders.
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President Donald Trump created a committee to investigate Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook over claims that she gave false information on mortgage applications. He ordered her to attend a private hearing at the White House on November 5, where she will answer questions, and a transcript of the hearing will be made public.
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President Trump established a "committee of inquiry" to look into allegations against Lisa Cook.
The committee will hold a hearing at the White House on November 5.
Lisa Cook is required to attend this private hearing and answer questions.
A transcript of the hearing will be published afterward.
Trump has previously pushed for lower central bank interest rates.
The Federal Reserve recently raised interest rates despite Trump’s wishes.
Kevin Warsh, appointed by Trump, currently leads the Federal Reserve.
This move may raise concerns about political pressure on the Federal Reserve’s independence.
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Navanethem Pillay, a South African legal expert, has won the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize for her work in promoting peace and international law. She led a United Nations investigation that found Israel committed genocide in Gaza and was also Nelson Mandela’s defense lawyer.
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Navanethem Pillay is a South African jurist (legal expert).
She won the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize.
Pillay has worked to promote peace and support international law.
She was the head of a UN inquiry on human rights in Gaza.
The inquiry concluded that Israel committed genocide in Gaza.
Pillay served as lawyer for Nelson Mandela, the famous South African leader.
She formerly led the UN office on human rights.
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The New York Police Department (NYPD) shared security camera footage of a shooting involving a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer in northern Manhattan’s Marble Hill neighborhood. The incident caused protests in New York City.
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The NYPD released surveillance video showing a shooting by a federal immigration agent.
The shooting happened in Marble Hill, a neighborhood in northern Manhattan.
The shooting involved an ICE officer.
Protests followed in New York City as a response to the shooting.
CBS News reporters Camilo Montoya-Galvez and Anna Schecter reported on the event.
The incident occurred on a Thursday.
The NYPD video shows events shortly after the shooting took place.
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