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Gas prices in the United States reached a new high for the Labor Day weekend, averaging $4.14 per gallon. This price is almost one dollar more than last year and surpasses the previous Labor Day record of $3.82 set in 2012.
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The average price for regular gasoline was $4.14 per gallon before Labor Day weekend.
This price is about $1 higher than the same time last year.
It is the highest Labor Day weekend gas price on record.
The previous record for Labor Day gas prices was $3.82 per gallon in 2012.
Factors like issues with oil refineries and conflicts involving Iran have contributed to the price increase.
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Tuesday's Children is an organization that supports children who lost a parent in the 9/11 attacks. It offers counseling, mentoring, and summer trips to help these children cope with their loss.
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Thousands of children lost a parent in the 9/11 terrorist attacks.
Tuesday's Children was created to help these children.
The group provides counseling to support emotional healing.
Mentoring is offered to give kids guidance and positive role models.
Summer trips are organized to offer fun and a break from stress.
The organization aims to assist children as they grow up without a parent.
Tuesday’s Children is featured in a CBS News 60 Minutes Archive segment.
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German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has said he will remain in office despite the far-right party Alternative für Deutschland (AfD) winning nearly 44% of the vote in Saxony-Anhalt’s state election. The AfD’s success challenges the conservative CDU and raises the possibility of Germany’s first far-right state government since World War II.
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Friedrich Merz is the German Chancellor and leader of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU).
The AfD won almost 44% of the vote in the Saxony-Anhalt state election, defeating the CDU by a large margin.
The AfD is a far-right party known for anti-immigration and pro-Russia positions.
The AfD candidate, Ulrich Siegmund, came close to an absolute majority but did not win it outright.
Merz admitted this was the CDU’s worst electoral defeat in decades and acknowledged his poor poll ratings contributed to the loss.
Merz promised to continue reforms and reassured allies that Germany stays committed to its democratic values and its support for Ukraine.
The election result may lead to Germany’s first far-right government in a state since the Nazi era.
Some critics have called for Merz to be replaced as CDU leader, but he remains determined to stay in office.
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A registered Republican voter was arrested for allegedly attacking Democratic candidate Amy Acton at a campaign event in Ohio. The incident happened during a close race for Ohio governor between Acton and Republican Vivek Ramaswamy, endorsed by President Donald Trump.
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Amy Acton, a former Ohio state health director, is running as a Democrat for Ohio governor in 2026.
Vivek Ramaswamy, a Republican endorsed by President Donald Trump, is Acton’s main opponent.
A 38-year-old registered Republican named Patrick Havas was arrested for charging toward Acton at the Canfield Fair while carrying two handguns and brass knuckles.
Havas pushed through the crowd, knocking over bystanders, but no weapons were drawn before security intervened.
The attacker faces charges including disorderly conduct and assault and is being held in jail.
Neither Acton nor her husband were injured, but some fairgoers were hurt during the incident.
The race is very close, with many recent polls showing Acton and Ramaswamy nearly tied.
Ohio has shifted from Democratic to Republican in recent national elections, but Democrats remain hopeful for a win in this governor’s race.
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A podcaster shared a link to Polymarket, a website where people can bet on events like court verdicts, predicting a Not Guilty outcome. The podcaster later apologized for promoting betting on Lindsay Clancy’s trial.
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Polymarket is a platform where users can place bets on real-world events.
The podcaster posted a prediction that the verdict in Lindsay Clancy’s case would be Not Guilty.
This post included a hashtag indicating a partnership with Polymarket.
The podcaster later apologized for the betting advertisement.
The case involves Lindsay Clancy, who is currently on trial.
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Amazon Prime Video canceled five scripted TV shows across different genres, including drama, animation, superhero satire, and musical teen series. These cancellations come during a time of strategic changes led by Peter Friedlander, head of global TV at Amazon MGM Studios.
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Amazon Prime Video canceled five scripted series recently.
The canceled shows include "Spider-Noir," "It’s Not Like That," "Kevin," and "The Runarounds."
"Spider-Noir" was a Marvel superhero series with a 92% critic score but was canceled after one season, partly due to high costs.
"It’s Not Like That" is a faith-based family drama that had a 100% critic score but was also canceled after one season.
"Kevin" is an adult animated sitcom featuring a talking cat, which received mixed reviews and was canceled two months after release.
These cancellations follow new leadership decisions by Peter Friedlander, who is reshaping Amazon Prime Video’s lineup.
Some shows had strong fan support and critical praise but were cut due to shifting priorities.
Amazon has not publicly explained the exact reasons for the cancellations.
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President Donald Trump announced a 90-day waiver on higher tariffs for some ground beef imports to lower prices for U.S. consumers. Wyoming cattle ranchers say the move, combined with drought and rising costs, is hurting their business and forcing some to sell their herds.
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President Trump allowed up to 300,000 metric tons of ground beef imports with no extra tariffs for 90 days starting Sept. 1.
Cattle futures prices dropped sharply after the announcement but later recovered partly.
U.S. beef prices have increased from $2.93 a pound in 2021 to nearly $7 a pound now.
Ranchers in Wyoming face drought, high costs for feed and fuel, and limited land.
Some Wyoming ranchers are selling cattle because of financial pressure.
Experts say the imported beef volume represents only about 2% of U.S. beef consumption, so price impact on consumers may be limited.
Ranchers worry that increased imports could discourage rebuilding cattle herds, risking future beef supply.
The situation raises concerns about the long-term stability of the cattle industry and U.S. food security.
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Bernie Ecclestone, former boss of Formula 1, was stopped by police at an airport in Portugal because he brought a shotgun without the right import documents. He was questioned and had to give up the weapon but was not arrested.
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Bernie Ecclestone, 95, arrived at Tires Aerodrome in Cascais, Portugal, from Switzerland.
He was carrying a shotgun to use in a clay pigeon shooting competition.
Portuguese police and customs stopped and questioned him for about an hour.
Ecclestone did not have the correct paperwork to import the shotgun legally.
He surrendered the shotgun to the authorities during the stop.
Ecclestone said the police were helpful and denied he was arrested.
This was his second airport incident involving firearms; in 2022, he was arrested in Brazil for illegally carrying a gun.
He led Formula 1 for nearly 40 years until 2017, before Liberty Media took over.
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Nepal held a day of mourning on August 26 to remember over 1,300 people who died in recent floods and mudslides. Many families performed final religious rituals while search teams continued looking for about 5,000 missing people, including hundreds believed trapped in hydropower plants.
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The floods occurred on August 26 and affected Nepal and Tibet.
At least 1,300 people have died, and around 5,000 are still missing.
Nepal observed a traditional 13-day mourning period with rituals on the final day.
The government declared an official day of mourning and lowered flags to half-staff.
Many missing are workers from hydropower projects, about 900 unaccounted for.
Rescue teams from India, China, South Korea, and the U.S. are assisting in searches.
Families protested the slow pace of government rescue efforts.
Two Nepalese and one Chinese worker were recently rescued from a buried hydropower plant.
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A cargo plane operated by Amazon crashed in Miami on Sunday, killing at least five people. Laura Einsettler, a commercial pilot with over 30 years of experience, explained details about the crash during a CBS News interview.
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The crash involved an Amazon cargo plane.
The incident happened in Miami.
At least five people died in the crash.
Laura Einsettler is a commercial pilot with more than 30 years of experience.
Einsettler spoke on CBS News about the causes and details of the crash.
The interview was available on CBS News 24/7.
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Three men have gone on trial in Mexico for the killing of two Australian brothers and their American friend at a popular surfing spot. The men were shot and robbed while camping on a remote beach in Baja California, an area known for high violence linked to organized crime.
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The victims were Jake and Callum Robinson, Australian brothers aged 30 and 33, and their 30-year-old American friend Jack Carter Rhoad.
They were camping on a beach in Baja California, Mexico, when they were attacked and killed.
Their bodies were found hidden on a cliff near the resort city of Ensenada.
Three men stand trial for homicide related to the killings.
The girlfriend of one accused received a 20-year prison sentence after admitting she encouraged the robbery.
The victims’ families traveled to Mexico for the trial to seek answers.
Callum Robinson was a professional lacrosse player, Jake was training in medicine, and Jack Rhoad was due to marry soon.
Foreign tourists have been targeted by criminals in Mexico before, including a similar case in 2015 where two Australian surfers were killed in Sinaloa.
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Erik and Lyle Menendez, who were originally sentenced to life without parole for murdering their parents in 1989, have been granted an early parole hearing set for March 2027. They were resentenced in 2025 to 50 years to life, making them eligible for parole, but were previously denied parole due to prison rule violations.
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The Menendez brothers murdered their parents in 1989 and were first given life sentences without parole.
In May 2025, their sentences were changed to 50 years to life, allowing parole eligibility.
Their next parole hearing is scheduled for March 2027, earlier than the previous eligibility date in 2028.
They were denied parole in August 2025 because of prison misconduct, including possession of illegal cellphones.
Erik Menendez was reportedly connected to a prison gang at one point.
The brothers’ family says they have worked to heal from past abuse and have started prison programs like hospice care and beautification projects.
During their trial, prosecutors argued the murders were financially motivated, while the defense claimed they acted in self-defense after years of abuse.
The first trials ended without verdicts, but the second trial in 1996 convicted them of first-degree murder and gave them life sentences.
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Canada is planning to start tariffs on some U.S. products at midnight on Tuesday in response to recent U.S. tariffs. These tariffs will affect goods like aluminum foil, raincoats, and cheese, intensifying the trade conflict between the two countries. President Donald Trump has warned he will respond with stronger tariffs if Canada goes ahead with its plans.
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Canada will impose tariffs up to 50% on hundreds of U.S. products starting early Tuesday.
The tariffs will target about $20 billion worth of U.S. goods, about 6% of U.S. annual exports to Canada.
This is a response to U.S. tariffs that were introduced after trade talks between the two countries failed last month.
U.S. officials from states near the Canadian border say the tariffs will damage local businesses and consumers.
President Trump threatened to raise tariffs on Canadian cars and auto parts from 25% to 50% starting January.
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said Canada will keep calling Lake Ontario by its current name despite President Trump’s executive order to rename it.
The U.S. exported $175.8 billion worth of goods to Canada in the first half of 2026, making Canada the second largest U.S. export partner.
The trade conflict currently affects a small part of overall trade but could increase if both sides escalate tariffs further.
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King Charles III confirmed that Prince Harry and Meghan remain non-working members of the royal family after returning to the UK. They will not use their royal titles officially, and any of their charity work will be done privately. Security decisions about them are handled by police agencies.
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Prince Harry and Meghan continue as non-working royals since stepping back in 2020.
They do not use their royal titles officially, following their previous agreement.
Any charity work they do is private, not official royal duties.
Security and police protection decisions are made by government agencies, not the royal family.
The Lord Chamberlain sent a letter on behalf of King Charles to government and military officials clarifying these points.
The letter aims to prevent confusion about the couple’s status and their role within the royal family.
The couple’s request for public-funded police protection is under review by a government panel called RAVEC.
Official questions about privileges or public funding for Harry and Meghan should be directed to Buckingham Palace.
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President Donald Trump shared a message on social media for Labor Day, where he promised that the Republican Party will win the upcoming midterm elections. He also criticized the Democratic Party strongly in his message.
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President Trump posted a Labor Day message on social media.
He expressed confidence that the Republican Party will win the midterm elections.
In his message, he criticized Democrats, calling them “Radical Left Lunatics” and other strong names.
The message was posted on a Monday before Labor Day.
President Trump focused on political divisions between Republicans and Democrats.
His message connected the holiday with political commentary.
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On Labor Day, President Donald Trump and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney gave very different messages. President Trump used the day to criticize Democrats and promote his political goals, while Prime Minister Carney focused on the ongoing trade dispute between Canada and the U.S., including new tariffs.
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President Trump attacked Democrats in his Labor Day message, calling them names and promoting his upcoming election goals.
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney honored workers and unions, emphasizing cooperation and union strength in Canada’s economy.
Canada is responding to U.S. tariffs with counter-tariffs on over 700 American products, some as high as 50 percent.
The trade dispute between the U.S. and Canada involves tariffs on goods like hockey sticks and tongue depressors.
President Trump’s tariffs aim to bring manufacturing jobs back to the U.S. and have affected the traditionally friendly U.S.-Canada relationship.
Canada launched a program called Team Canada Strong to train and hire up to 100,000 skilled workers by 2031.
Labor Day in the U.S. originally began as a day to support workers’ rights, such as shorter hours and safer workplaces.
The article notes the historical background of Labor Day in the U.S., including its origin in union parades and rallies in the late 1800s.
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Russia announced it will close the German consulate in St. Petersburg and has ordered German staff to leave by September 18. This action follows Germany's closure of the Russian consulate in Bonn and cultural centers in Berlin, after Germany accused Russia of a drone attack near Leipzig airport.
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Russia is closing the German consulate in St. Petersburg and asking workers to leave by Sept. 18.
Russia is also closing German cultural centers called Goethe-Institut in Moscow and St. Petersburg, with workers leaving by Sunday.
Germany closed the Russian consulate in Bonn and a Russian cultural center in Berlin earlier.
Germany blamed Russia for a drone attack attempt on August 4 near Leipzig/Halle Airport.
The drone was carrying explosives and was found near a Ukrainian plane but was defused safely.
Russia denies involvement, calling the accusations a provocation.
Both countries view these actions as retaliation for the other’s decisions.
Western officials suspect Russia of sabotaging efforts supporting Ukraine, which Russia denies.
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At the early Emmy Awards ceremony, the show "Widow's Bay" won eight awards, while "The Pitt" earned four. Several actors, including David Harbour, Linda Cardellini, and Ernest Harden Jr., won their first Emmy Awards, and Rob Reiner received a posthumous acting Emmy.
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"Widow's Bay," an Apple TV horror comedy, won eight awards including cinematography, sound, music, and production design.
Betty Gilpin won best guest actress in a comedy for her role on "Widow's Bay."
"The Pitt," a medical drama on HBO Max, won four awards including prosthetic makeup and best guest actor in a drama.
Ernest Harden Jr., a first-time Emmy nominee, won best guest actor for his role on "The Pitt."
David Harbour and Linda Cardellini won Emmys for supporting roles in the limited series "DTF St. Louis."
Rob Reiner won a posthumous Emmy for best guest actor in a comedy for his work on "The Bear."
The Creative Arts Emmys were rebranded and now take place over two nights ahead of the main Emmy Awards telecast.
The weekend ceremony mostly honors behind-the-scenes workers but also includes important guest actor awards.
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The article explains that workplace safety used to improve under the Occupational Safety and Health Act, but now faces serious problems. These problems include outdated rules, not enough inspections, and changes in how work is organized.
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The Occupational Safety and Health Act helped make workplaces safer in the past.
Current safety rules have not changed much and may be outdated.
There are not enough resources for workplace inspections to ensure safety.
Changing work structures, like more gig or contract jobs, make safety harder to manage.
These challenges put workers at greater risk of injury or harm on the job.
Renewed focus and updated policies are needed to improve workplace safety again.
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A small Mooney M20F plane crashed near Space Coast Regional Airport in Titusville, Florida. The crash caused a fire and road closures, but it is not yet known if anyone was hurt.
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The plane involved was a Mooney M20F, a small four-seater propeller airplane.
The crash happened about 40 miles east of Orlando around 10:00 EST.
Roads near the airport were closed on both sides due to the crash.
A fire was seen at the crash site.
Local power was cut off nearby as a safety measure by Florida Power and Light.
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is investigating the accident.
The Titusville Police Department is managing the scene and providing updates.
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