A Guatemalan man, Rigoberto Ramon Miranda-Orozco, was sentenced to 30 years in a US prison for his role in a human-smuggling operation that caused the deaths of 53 migrants inside a truck in Texas. The incident happened in June 2022 when migrants trapped in a hot truck died from heat and dehydration on their journey from Guatemala to the US.
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Rigoberto Ramon Miranda-Orozco, 39, was sentenced to 30 years in prison.
He was extradited from Guatemala to the US in March 2025.
The truck carrying 64 migrants was found abandoned near San Antonio, Texas, with no working air conditioning.
53 migrants died from heat and dehydration; 48 at the scene and 5 later in the hospital.
Among those who died were six children and one pregnant woman.
Miranda-Orozco pleaded guilty to conspiracy related to bringing migrants into the US resulting in death.
Nearly 20 people have been sentenced in connection with the case, including the operation leader who received a life sentence.
Migrants reportedly paid up to $15,000 each for the dangerous journey.
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President Donald Trump told a reporter to be "quiet" during a question session in the Oval Office. The exchange happened when the reporter started asking about changes to East Potomac Park, which include a new golf course.
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President Trump was answering questions from reporters in the Oval Office.
A reporter started asking about changes to East Potomac Park.
The changes include creating a new golf course.
President Trump interrupted the reporter and told him to be "quiet."
The direct phrase used by President Trump was, "Are you a sick person?"
The interaction showed tension between President Trump and the reporter during the question session.
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Potential candidates for the 2028 Democratic presidential race will meet in Denver for a summit after the recent midterm elections. This gathering is meant to discuss future plans and party strategies ahead of the next presidential election.
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The summit will bring together Democrats interested in running for president in 2028.
The meeting is scheduled to take place in Denver.
It happens after the recent midterm elections.
The event is organized to plan and coordinate Democratic strategies.
CBS News reported this with information from its political director, Fin Gómez.
This is one of the early steps in preparing for the 2028 presidential race.
The article also references other political and news topics but focuses mainly on this summit.
The summit reflects ongoing political activity within the Democratic Party after the midterms.
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Florida executed William Reaves, a 77-year-old man convicted of killing a sheriff’s deputy in 1986, marking the state’s 18th execution this year. The execution used a three-drug injection and followed several legal appeals, including challenges to Florida’s lethal injection process.
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William Reaves was executed on Tuesday at Florida State Prison near Starke.
He was convicted of first-degree murder for killing Deputy Richard Raczkoski in 1986.
This was Florida’s 18th execution in 2024, continuing a high rate of executions under Governor Ron DeSantis.
Reaves was 77 years old, one of eight prisoners over 70 put to death in Florida this year.
Florida uses a three-drug lethal injection: a sedative, a paralytic, and a drug to stop the heart.
The Florida Supreme Court and U.S. Supreme Court both rejected appeals to halt the execution.
Reaves’ attorneys challenged the execution method and argued jurors were not informed of his veteran status.
Governor DeSantis supports the death penalty to bring closure to victims’ families.
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President Donald Trump said the United States has given a lot to Ukraine but has received nothing in return during the ongoing war with Russia. He made these comments during a news segment on CBS.
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President Trump spoke on CBS News about U.S. aid to Ukraine.
He claimed the U.S. has provided a lot to Ukraine.
He stated the U.S. has gotten "nothing" back from Ukraine so far.
The discussion took place amid Russia's ongoing war with Ukraine.
The report was shared by CBS News reporter Aaron MacLean.
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Vivek Ramaswamy's campaign for Ohio governor is spending $4 million on a controversial ad featuring his opponent Amy Acton's estranged mother accusing Acton of lying about her childhood. The ad has received strong criticism from both Republicans and Democrats because Acton has said she was sexually abused as a child and her mother ignored it. Despite the backlash, Ramaswamy's campaign believes the ad will help him with voters.
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Ramaswamy’s campaign created and launched a $4 million statewide ad featuring Amy Acton's estranged mother.
The ad accuses Acton of lying about her past, including her childhood experiences.
Acton has publicly stated she was sexually abused by her stepfather at age 12 and her mother sided with the abuser.
Acton has not seen her mother since childhood, and her family was removed from her mother’s custody.
Many Republicans and commentators warned the ad might hurt Ramaswamy by generating sympathy for Acton.
Some conservatives, including Donald Trump Jr., defended the ad and encouraged voters to watch it.
A recent poll showed Acton leading Ramaswamy among likely voters in Ohio.
Ramaswamy plans to continue campaigning with other Republican leaders, including Ohio’s Lieutenant Governor.
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An eighth-grade student who recently moved to Florida wanted to impress her new classmates at a neighborhood Halloween party. Her classmates welcomed her warmly and supported her efforts to stand out at the event.
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A student’s family moved to Florida, leading her to attend a new school.
She aimed to impress her new classmates at a local Halloween party.
Her classmates gave her a friendly and supportive welcome.
The story was reported by Tony Dokoupil on CBS News.
The event involved middle school students (eighth graders).
The story was shared as a short video segment on CBS Evening News.
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A plane crashed on a busy highway in San Jose, California. All three people on the plane had only minor injuries and were able to walk away from the crash.
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The crash happened on a busy highway in San Jose, California.
Dashcam video shows the moment of the crash.
There were three passengers on the plane.
All passengers suffered minor injuries.
None of the injuries were serious enough to prevent them from walking.
The cause of the crash was not mentioned in the article.
Emergency services responded to the scene.
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A former Cornell student, Jane Doe, said she felt unsupported and doubted by Cornell’s president, Michael Kotlikoff, after reporting an alleged gang rape in 2024. Jane Doe shared her concerns in a letter to the faculty senate, which is considering a vote of no confidence in the president and university administration.
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Jane Doe reported a gang rape that happened at a Cornell fraternity house in October 2024.
She told the faculty senate in a letter she felt unsupported by President Kotlikoff after he questioned the timing of her report.
Kotlikoff asked why the assault was reported late, which Jane Doe interpreted as doubting her story.
Cornell disputed this interpretation, saying Kotlikoff’s question was about bystanders not reporting the assault sooner, not Jane Doe.
Jane Doe is suing the university and seven fraternity members, claiming she was drugged and raped.
All fraternity brothers named deny wrongdoing, and no criminal charges have been filed.
A former Chi Phi fraternity president was removed from the lawsuit after being mistakenly identified as chapter president at the time.
The faculty senate is considering a resolution of no confidence in the university leadership.
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Italy has agreed to send a Texas man back to the United States. He is accused of killing his pregnant wife two years ago and fled to Italy, and will face a lesser charge instead of capital murder.
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A Texas man is accused of killing his pregnant wife two years ago.
The man fled to Italy after the crime.
Italian officials agreed to extradite him back to the U.S.
The extradition agreement includes that he will face a lesser charge.
The lesser charge means he will not be tried for capital murder, which can carry the death penalty.
The case will now continue in the U.S. justice system.
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Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents arrested nine undocumented migrants with criminal records near a high school in northern New Jersey. The agents are also questioning people living nearby, which has caused fear among the community members.
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ICE arrested nine undocumented migrants near a New Jersey high school.
All arrested migrants have criminal records, according to the Department of Homeland Security.
ICE agents are questioning residents who live near the school.
The questioning has raised concerns and fear in the local community.
The event happened in northern New Jersey.
The situation was reported by CBS News with Lilia Luciano covering the story.
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Jay Feely, a former NFL kicker and CBS Sports analyst, is running for a seat in the U.S. House of Representatives in Arizona as a Republican. He recently spoke on the show "The Takeout" about his campaign.
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Jay Feely used to be a professional football player in the NFL.
Feely also worked as a sports analyst for CBS Sports.
He is a Republican candidate running for the U.S. House in Arizona.
Feely appeared on the show "The Takeout" to discuss his campaign.
The article references other political news including President Trump supporting GOP candidates.
Early voting for midterm elections is underway in some states like Florida.
The article briefly mentions other news but focuses on Feely’s campaign.
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Ohio Senate candidate Sherrod Brown asked Senator Jon Husted to speak out against an advertisement linked to Republican governor candidate Vivek Ramaswamy. Brown called the ad "disgusting" and wants Husted to publicly reject it.
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Sherrod Brown is running for Senate in Ohio as a Democrat.
Jon Husted is a Republican senator in Ohio and Brown’s election opponent.
Vivek Ramaswamy is running for governor of Ohio as a Republican.
An advertisement allegedly from Ramaswamy’s campaign has caused controversy.
Brown criticized the ad and urged Husted to condemn it.
The ad features Acton’s mother, although the details of its content were not described here.
Brown posted his condemnation on the social media platform X (formerly Twitter).
The situation involves negative campaigning during Ohio’s election season.
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Sabato's Crystal Ball, a political analysis tool from the University of Virginia, updated its ratings on 28 House of Representatives races. The changes now show Democrats favored to win more than 220 seats in the upcoming election.
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Sabato's Crystal Ball changed ratings in 28 House races.
Democrats are now favored to win over 220 seats in the House.
The analysis comes from the University of Virginia's Sabato's Crystal Ball team.
Kyle Kondik is the managing editor of Sabato's Crystal Ball.
Anthony Salvanto is CBS News' executive director of elections and surveys.
The ratings reflect current trends in the U.S. midterm elections.
The article links the ratings to ongoing campaign activities by candidates.
This update helps predict which party may control the House after the election.
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President Donald Trump is campaigning in North Carolina to support Republican candidates ahead of the upcoming election. The Republican Senate nominee, Michael Whatley, is currently behind Democrat Roy Cooper in the polls.
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President Trump is holding a rally in North Carolina.
The rally aims to help Republican Senate nominee Michael Whatley.
Michael Whatley is trailing Democrat Roy Cooper in recent polls.
Election Day is in two weeks.
Early voting is already happening in Florida and other states.
President Trump is actively supporting GOP candidates across the country.
Poll ratings currently favor Democrats in some races.
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President Donald Trump is traveling across the United States to support Republican candidates ahead of upcoming elections. He plans to spend over $400 million to help the party win control of Congress.
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President Trump is actively campaigning for Republican candidates in multiple states.
The elections are about two weeks away, with control of Congress at stake.
Trump has pledged to spend more than $400 million on these races.
Early voting has already started in states like Florida.
Trump has been promoting Republican candidates especially in key battleground states like North Carolina.
The elections will determine which party controls the U.S. Congress.
The news report was provided by CBS News.
The article highlights the high financial investment in the election campaigns.
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House Democrats’ main super PAC, House Majority PAC (HMP), is reducing spending in several Republican-leaning districts after struggling to compete with Republican fundraising this election cycle. The PAC is shifting money from certain races to others they see as better chances to win, focusing resources on core battleground districts.
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House Majority PAC has cut spending in three key Republican-leaning districts: Tennessee’s 5th, Florida’s 7th, and Colorado’s 3rd.
In Tennessee’s 5th district, ad spending dropped from $1.6 million to about $500,000 after redistricting made the area more Republican-friendly.
In Florida’s 7th district, spending was reduced from $3.9 million to $1.95 million amid a competitive race rated “likely Republican.”
Colorado’s 3rd district spending fell from $2.1 million to under $1.1 million, with Democrats seeing less momentum than expected.
HMP also cut funds slightly in other districts rated “likely Republican,” including Arizona’s 2nd and Texas’ 23rd districts.
Some spending was reduced in districts where Democrats feel confident they will win, such as parts of Ohio and Michigan.
Money saved from cuts is being redirected to about two dozen battleground districts, including some that President Trump carried by large margins in 2024.
Republicans have stronger fundraising, helped by outside groups like President Trump’s MAGA Inc. and Elon Musk’s America PAC.
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Cornell University is facing controversy after Jane Doe, who filed a lawsuit alleging gang rape at a 2024 fraternity party, sent a letter saying she felt unsupported by President Michael Kotlikoff. Some faculty say the university did not share this letter with them while they were considering a no-confidence vote against Kotlikoff. An independent review led by former Acting U.S. Attorney General Sally Yates is underway to examine how Cornell handled the case.
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Jane Doe filed a lawsuit accusing gang rape at a 2024 fraternity party.
She wrote a letter saying she felt unsupported and disbelieved by Cornell President Michael Kotlikoff.
The letter was dated October 14, the same day faculty began debating a no-confidence vote in Kotlikoff.
Several faculty members report they never received the letter from university officials.
The university says the letter was sent to legal counsel and the independent review but not shared with faculty.
Cornell disputes part of the letter’s account, saying Kotlikoff questioned why bystanders delayed reporting, not Doe herself.
Sally Yates was appointed to lead an independent review of the university’s handling of sexual assault cases.
The seven men accused in Doe’s lawsuit deny the allegations.
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Florida executed William Reaves, age 77, marking the state's 18th execution this year. Reaves was convicted of killing a deputy in 1986 and was put to death using a three-drug lethal injection protocol.
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William Reaves was executed in Florida at 6:12 pm after a three-drug injection.
He was convicted of first-degree murder for killing Deputy Richard Raczkowski in 1986.
Florida has executed 18 people so far this year, leading the U.S. in total executions.
Reaves was the eighth person over 70 to be executed in Florida this year.
The Florida Supreme Court and the U.S. Supreme Court rejected Reaves’ appeals to delay or stop the execution.
Reaves’ lawyers argued jurors did not know about his 100% disability rating for PTSD from Vietnam War service.
Florida uses a three-drug lethal injection, unlike some states that use a single drug.
Governor Ron DeSantis has supported a high number of executions as a way to bring justice to victims’ families.
The next Florida execution is scheduled for November 5, involving Jesse Guardado.
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Alabama Governor Kay Ivey changed Toforest Johnson’s death sentence to life in prison without parole because of doubts about his guilt. Johnson was convicted in 1998 for killing a deputy sheriff, but evidence and witness accounts raised questions, leading officials to call for a new trial.
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Toforest Johnson was sentenced to death in 1998 for killing a Jefferson County deputy sheriff in 1995.
Governor Kay Ivey commuted his death sentence to life in prison without parole.
Johnson has said he was innocent and claimed he was far away at the time of the crime.
No physical evidence tied Johnson to the murder, and more than 10 witnesses supported his alibi.
The current and original prosecutors have said the conviction has major flaws and want it overturned.
A key witness’s testimony involved money and possible motives that were not fully disclosed earlier.
National attention and support, including from public figures and former judges, have pushed for a new trial.
The governor does not have the power to overturn the conviction, only to change the sentence.
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