President Donald Trump said he expects the Nobel Peace Prize announcement soon and highlighted his record on stopping wars, but he admitted he might not win. Prediction markets show higher chances for humanitarian groups like Sudan’s Emergency Response Rooms and activists like Mykola Kuleba, with the Nobel Committee keeping its decisions secret.
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President Trump claimed to have settled eight wars and saved millions of lives but acknowledged it is unlikely he will win the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize.
The Nobel Committee received 287 candidates this year: 208 individuals and 79 organizations.
Prediction markets showed Sudan’s Emergency Response Rooms with about a 15% chance of winning, higher than Trump’s 1%.
Sudan’s Emergency Response Rooms are volunteer groups providing aid during Sudan’s civil war.
Mykola Kuleba, founder of Save Ukraine, is also a leading candidate for helping Ukrainian children affected by the war.
Humanitarian organizations are often favored for the prize because their work is less controversial.
The Nobel Committee’s nominations and decisions are confidential and sealed for 50 years.
Markets reflect public expectations but do not represent the official views of the Nobel Committee.
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Arlington County has sued to stop President Trump’s plan to build a 250-foot triumphal arch. The project was approved by the U.S. Commission of Fine Arts in April, but the county is worried the arch could harm tourism and cause safety problems.
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President Trump plans to build a large 250-foot triumphal arch.
The U.S. Commission of Fine Arts approved the arch project in April.
Arlington County filed a lawsuit to block the construction of the arch.
The county’s lawsuit raises concerns about the arch’s impact on local tourism.
The lawsuit also says the arch could create safety risks for nearby residents.
The county wants to prevent the project from moving forward while legal action proceeds.
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President Donald Trump's approval rating has dropped to 30 percent, the lowest in his second term, according to a Pew Research Center survey. This rating is lower than President Biden's rating at a similar time before the 2022 midterm elections, and many Democratic voters are more motivated for the upcoming midterms.
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Trump’s current approval rating is 30 percent, down from 95 percent at the start of his term.
Biden had a 38 percent approval rating at a similar point before the 2022 midterms.
The survey was done from September 28 to October 4 with about 5,000 U.S. adults, including nearly 4,000 registered voters.
63 percent of registered voters say Trump will influence their congressional vote, but more than twice as many are voting against him rather than for him.
Democratic voters show higher engagement, with 78 percent saying which party controls Congress matters, compared to 69 percent of Republicans.
About 77 percent of Americans are dissatisfied with the state of the nation.
A large number of voters (42 percent) are still undecided about their midterm vote.
Trump continues to be a key figure in the Republican campaign, urging voters to act as if he is on the ballot.
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States across the U.S. are creating new rules to manage the high electricity use of data centers, aiming to protect regular residents and businesses from higher power costs. Some states require data centers to pay for the electric grid upgrades they need, while others have not passed such laws, which could lead to higher bills for all consumers.
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Data centers use a lot of electricity as they support cloud computing and artificial intelligence.
Some states are making data centers pay for the cost of upgrading the electric grid to handle their demand.
Maryland reviews large data center projects over 25 megawatts to study their effects on electricity users, communities, and the environment.
South Dakota requires data centers to reimburse utilities for the costs related to their electricity use, protecting other customers.
Alabama mandates electric contracts for large data centers (150+ megawatts) be reviewed to ensure they cover additional electricity costs and benefit local communities.
Minnesota charges large data centers annual fees based on electricity demand, funding state energy conservation programs.
States vary in their approach: some have laws in place, others have stalled or vetoed measures, which risks increasing costs for regular electricity customers.
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Brazil’s right-wing candidate Flavio Bolsonaro gained support from third-place candidate Augusto Cury ahead of the presidential runoff against incumbent President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva. Recent polls show Bolsonaro leading Lula narrowly, while Lula works to increase his votes before the runoff.
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Flavio Bolsonaro finished first in the first election round with about 47% of the vote.
Incumbent President Lula da Silva came second with about 45%.
Augusto Cury, who got nearly 3% of the vote, endorsed Bolsonaro but with conditions.
A recent poll shows Bolsonaro leading Lula 52% to 48% for the runoff.
Bolsonaro is the eldest son of former president Jair Bolsonaro, currently under house arrest for coup plotting.
Lula is aiming for a fourth term and focuses on social media to gain support.
Thousands of people protested in Brazilian cities against Bolsonaro’s return to power.
Renan Santos, the fourth-place candidate, declined to support either of the leading candidates.
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In a heated Michigan Senate debate, Democrat Abdul El-Sayed and Republican Mike Rogers exchanged insults while discussing key issues like the Iran war, trade with Canada, immigration, and healthcare. The closely contested race could impact which party controls the U.S. Senate.
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Abdul El-Sayed called Mike Rogers "weak" and a "sock puppet for the Trump administration."
Mike Rogers called El-Sayed a "glitchy AI chatbot" running a "con."
They debated Iran war policy, trade disputes with Canada, immigration enforcement, healthcare, and cost of living.
Rogers was endorsed by President Donald Trump and won the GOP nomination easily.
El-Sayed supports single-payer healthcare and opposes U.S. military aid to Israel.
Both candidates suggested pausing the gas tax because of high energy costs linked to the Middle East conflict.
Rogers criticized the trade war with Canada and wants to end it by making a deal.
The Senate seat is open because Democratic Sen. Gary Peters is retiring, making this race important for Senate control.
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The Yemeni Houthi group said they hit Riyadh’s airport in Saudi Arabia with a missile, damaging a plane. Several airlines stopped flights to Riyadh after explosions and fire at the airport, while Saudi Arabia did not immediately respond to the claim.
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The Houthis are a Yemen-based group aligned with Iran.
They claimed to have fired a ballistic missile at Riyadh’s King Khalid international airport.
A Saudia Airlines plane was badly damaged and caught fire while parked; no passengers were reported on board.
Witnesses heard explosions and saw fire and smoke at the airport, with emergency crews responding.
Lufthansa and Air India suspended flights to Riyadh, and many other flights were canceled.
Saudi officials said three people died earlier this week in strikes on Riyadh and Abha airports.
The Houthis warned that energy plants in Saudi Arabia would be targeted and urged workers to stay away.
The conflict is related to Saudi Arabia’s support for Yemen’s internationally recognized government in the Yemeni civil war.
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Republican Senator Susan Collins and Democratic challenger Troy Jackson debated for the U.S. Senate seat from Maine. They discussed issues like abortion rights, energy costs, and their connections to President Donald Trump, with sharp exchanges about their records and positions.
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The debate was the second one between Collins and Jackson in one week.
Collins demanded an apology from Jackson for accusing her of profiting from the war in Iran.
Jackson said Collins votes too often with President Trump and is influenced by corporations and defense companies.
They clashed over abortion rights, with Collins supporting federal abortion protections and Jackson acknowledging he changed his past anti-abortion views.
Energy costs and heating help were a main topic, with Jackson blaming the Iran conflict for rising prices and Collins promoting increased domestic energy.
Jackson criticized Collins for high electricity prices in Maine during his state leadership.
Jackson framed the election as a choice about Collins and President Trump’s policies.
Collins said she has worked independently with five different presidents throughout her Senate career.
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Republican Senator Susan Collins and Democrat Troy Jackson debated in Maine about issues like the Iran war and rising prices. The debate was lively as both candidates talked about their past actions and plans before the upcoming election.
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Susan Collins is the Republican candidate and a current U.S. Senator from Maine.
Troy Jackson is the Democratic candidate challenging Collins.
The debate was the second one held this week for the Maine Senate race.
Topics included the war with Iran and the high cost of living.
Both candidates defended their records during the debate.
The debate lasted one hour and was hosted by the Maine TV station WMTW.
The election day is approaching soon.
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An ICE agent shot a man in the Bronx, New York City, during an operation to arrest him. The man survived and was taken to a hospital, while protests and calls for answers followed the incident.
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The shooting happened during a targeted ICE operation to arrest a man described as a "criminal illegal alien."
The man, from the Dominican Republic, has a criminal record including grand larceny, assault, robbery, drug possession, and weapons charges.
ICE said the man was linked to the Trinitarios, a criminal group described by the US Justice Department.
The incident involved a five-year-old child present in the car; the child was reportedly unharmed.
New York's mayor criticized the situation and plans to ask President Donald Trump to stop ICE enforcement in the city.
Protesters gathered at the scene, demanding justice and the removal of ICE agents from the streets.
New York Governor Kathy Hochul called for federal authorities to provide answers quickly.
The Department of Homeland Security confirmed the shooting and said the man was still alive in the hospital.
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Rising costs caused by trade issues, tariffs, and the conflict in Iran are making everyday life more expensive for Americans. The CBS Evening News reports on how these higher costs affect farmers, business owners, and others across the country.
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Trade wars and tariffs increase the price of goods in the U.S.
The conflict in Iran also contributes to rising costs.
Higher costs impact farmers and business owners directly.
These rising expenses make it harder for Americans to afford daily needs.
CBS Evening News covered how people are coping with these challenges.
The story focuses on the economic pressure on ordinary Americans.
It shows the connection between global events and local financial strain.
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A CBS California investigation found that Los Angeles police officers have shot at dogs many times over the past decade, raising questions about when police use deadly force against animals. Two families affected by these shootings are calling for changes to police tactics to prevent similar incidents in the future.
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Neveah Aguilar was 7 when police officers shot her family's dog, Kush, inside their apartment in Hollywood.
The LAPD has shot at dogs 67 times in the past 10 years, with 45 of those dogs being pit bulls.
In 2016 alone, officers shot at dogs 19 times, killing 12; the numbers have generally decreased but increased again in early 2026.
In a recent case, a dog named Jameson was fatally shot after walking toward officers who had asked the owner to secure him.
The LAPD is reviewing their tactics, training, and best practices related to dog encounters.
The families involved say better patience and methods could prevent these shootings.
A lawsuit related to the shooting of Kush was settled, but details were not disclosed.
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass has ordered a review of police deadly force in dog encounters.
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The Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) has been reviewed after officers shot multiple dogs over the past decade, including a family’s pit bull named Kush. The shootings have raised questions about police use of force with animals, leading to calls for better training and new policies.
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In 2016, LAPD officers shot at 19 dogs, with 12 dogs dying from those incidents.
The number of dog shootings has decreased in recent years but increased again in 2026 with four shootings and three deaths so far.
Between 2014 and 2024, officers shot 67 dogs, 45 of which were pit bulls.
Neveah Aguilar was seven when her family’s dog Kush was shot by police inside their home. Kush eventually died years later after being injured.
Officers have been criticized for using deadly force quickly, with some cases possibly preventable with more patience.
After a 2024 fatal shooting of a dog named Jameson, Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass ordered a review of police dog encounter policies.
LAPD is conducting a comprehensive review of tactics, training, and best practices related to police encounters with dogs.
Some families affected have sued the LAPD and reached settlements but details remain private.
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Christa Pike survived a failed execution by lethal injection in Tennessee and has shown significant physical recovery in the hospital. Her lawyers say she is coping with severe psychological trauma, and the state has paused all executions while investigating what went wrong.
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Christa Pike, 50, was sentenced to death for a 1995 murder in Tennessee.
She survived a lethal injection on September 30, which used the drug pentobarbital.
After the botched execution, Pike can now walk with help and has some arm movement.
Pike’s lawyers report she faces serious psychological trauma from the near-death experience.
A court ordered the preservation of all evidence from the execution room for future investigation.
Tennessee Governor Bill Lee paused all executions until the end of the year to find out what caused the failure.
Pike’s legal team wants her death sentence changed to life in prison without parole.
The victim’s family expressed frustration over the failed execution process.
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The execution of Christa Pike in Tennessee was stopped after two doses of the lethal injection drug pentobarbital failed to kill her. This case highlights that botched lethal injections happen often in the U.S., leading some states to review their execution methods.
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Christa Pike was sentenced to death for a murder she committed at age 18.
Her execution attempt on September 30 failed; she remained alive and conscious afterward.
Tennessee paused all executions and requested a full third-party review of the incident.
Botched lethal injections have also happened in states like Idaho, Alabama, Arizona, Texas, and Oklahoma since 2022.
Lethal injection is the most common and also the most unreliable method of execution in the U.S.
The method is complex and requires medical precision, but qualified medical staff refuse to participate because it conflicts with their ethical duties.
Some states use drugs from compounding pharmacies, which are less regulated and can affect drug quality.
Executions have sometimes been delayed or prolonged due to these difficulties with the injection process.
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Labour won the Holborn and St Pancras byelection with candidate Sagal Abdi-Wali receiving 12,292 votes, defeating Green party leader Zack Polanski who got 8,928 votes. The byelection, held after Keir Starmer resigned, had a low voter turnout of 38.7% and was closely watched due to strong competition between Labour and the Greens.
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The byelection was called after Keir Starmer resigned the seat in September.
Labour’s Sagal Abdi-Wali won with 12,292 votes; Green leader Zack Polanski received 8,928 votes.
Voter turnout was 38.7%, the lowest for any byelection in England during this parliament.
The Greens admitted defeat before the result was announced but noted progress in challenging Labour.
Sagal Abdi-Wali is Camden council leader and a former child refugee from Somalia.
The Greens recently faced internal conflict over a party vote labeling Zionism as a form of racism, which caused controversy.
Polanski missed the party vote on the Zionism motion and was criticized for weak leadership on the issue.
Independent candidate George Galloway ran but got only 314 votes, which some thought might affect the Green vote.
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Michigan Senate candidates Mike Rogers and Abdul El-Sayed took part in a heated debate where they often talked over each other and exchanged personal attacks. They disagreed mainly on healthcare, trade, and foreign policy in a contest that highlights their very different views for Michigan and the U.S.
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The debate took place in Grand Rapids and lasted about an hour.
Mike Rogers is a Republican; Abdul El-Sayed is a Democrat.
They argued about key issues like Medicare for All, tariffs with Canada, immigration, Israel, and the war with Iran.
Rogers criticized El-Sayed’s healthcare plan, saying it was too costly, while El-Sayed said his plan would protect private insurance and prevent medical debt.
El-Sayed accused Rogers of changing his position on trade policies and being connected to President Donald Trump.
The moderator had to step in multiple times due to interruptions and arguing during a commercial break.
The candidates also exchanged personal attacks, including Rogers questioning El-Sayed’s use of "doctor" and El-Sayed criticizing Rogers’ wealth and investments.
Both candidates shook hands at the end of the debate, despite the tense atmosphere.
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In Michigan, Republican Mike Rogers and Democrat Abdul El-Sayed took part in their first Senate debate. The debate became very heated and even continued during the commercial break, which is unusual for political debates.
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The debate was between Mike Rogers (Republican) and Abdul El-Sayed (Democrat).
It took place in Michigan for a Senate seat.
The debate was so intense that the argument continued during the commercial break.
Rick Albin, the debate moderator, said this was the first time in 30 years he saw a debate extend like this.
The event was hosted by Nexstar’s Grand Rapids station, WOOD TV.
Both candidates are running to represent Michigan in the U.S. Senate.
The heated nature of the debate shows strong competition between the two candidates.
This was their first official debate against each other.
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The two main candidates in Michigan’s Senate race, Abdul El-Sayed and Mike Rogers, debated on live TV less than a month before the midterm elections. The debate was tense, with strong personal attacks, especially focusing on El-Sayed’s Muslim background and accusations related to terrorism. Both candidates agreed that the US war against Iran should end, but disagreed on the US-Israel relationship.
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Abdul El-Sayed is the Democratic nominee and former health director for Wayne County.
Mike Rogers is the Republican nominee and a former US House member.
The debate lasted one hour and involved frequent interruptions and overlapping speech.
Rogers accused El-Sayed of being soft on terrorism and suggested El-Sayed’s family might be linked to terrorism watch lists.
El-Sayed has faced Islamophobic attacks during the campaign, including claims by President Donald Trump that he is an extremist.
El-Sayed would be the first Muslim member of the US Senate if elected.
Both candidates agreed that the US war with Iran should end.
The Michigan Senate race is critical to which party will control the Senate after the midterm elections.
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India’s youth movement called the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) says police have detained thousands of its members before a planned protest in New Delhi. The protest is against changes to voter lists that opposition parties claim unfairly remove many voters, a charge denied by the government.
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The Cockroach Janta Party began as a satire but is now a growing political youth group in India.
Authorities have detained about 10,000 CJP members and supporters across India ahead of a protest on October 10 in New Delhi.
The protest aims to demand the resignation of the election commissioner over a controversial review of voter lists.
Over 130 million names have been removed from voter lists during a nationwide revision.
Opposition parties say the deletions mostly affect their supporters and favor Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s party.
The government and election commission say the revision removes only duplicate or ineligible voters.
Police briefly detained opposition leader Rahul Gandhi and others during a protest attempt.
Police have put up barricades in New Delhi ahead of the planned demonstrations.
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