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A singer known as D4vd, whose real name is David Anthony Burke, is on trial for the murder of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez. The family of the victim wants Burke to receive the death penalty. Burke denies the charges, which include first-degree murder and sexual abuse.
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Celeste Rivas Hernandez, aged 14, was found dead with her body parts in the trunk of Burke’s Tesla car.
Burke, 21 years old, started his music career by posting Fortnite video montages.
Prosecutors say Burke and Celeste had a sexual relationship starting when she was 13, which is below the legal age of consent.
Prosecutors claim Burke killed Celeste in April 2025 after she visited his home, allegedly to stop her from revealing their relationship.
Burke faces charges of first-degree murder, lewd acts with a minor, and mutilation of a body. He denies these charges.
Celeste’s family publicly called for the death penalty for Burke during a statement on what would have been her 16th birthday.
Burke’s original legal team withdrew from the case in August without explanation and was replaced by a public defender.
Burke is held without bail, and no trial date has been set yet.
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A federal appeals court has confirmed a decision that stops the IRS from giving Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) the address information of millions of people. The court ruled against ICE’s broad request for these addresses.
Key Facts
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit upheld a lower court’s ruling.
The ruling prevents the IRS from sharing address data with ICE.
ICE requested the last known addresses of millions of people.
The court considered ICE’s request to be too broad and not justified.
The decision protects the privacy of the individuals whose data was requested.
The case focuses on the limits of government agencies sharing personal information.
The ruling is related to how immigration enforcement gathers data.
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Voters in New Hampshire are choosing candidates for Congress, governor, and the state Legislature. Senator Jeanne Shaheen is not running again, leading to many competitive races with familiar political figures trying to win nominations.
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New Hampshire voters are selecting nominees for Congress, governor, and the state Legislature.
Senator Jeanne Shaheen decided not to run for reelection.
Shaheen’s decision led to many competitive races for her Senate seat and other offices.
Two Republicans competing to replace Shaheen are former Senators John E. Sununu and Scott Brown.
The Democratic primary for the Senate seat includes Representative Chris Pappas, who is leaving his Congressional seat.
Several candidates, including Shaheen’s daughter Stefany Shaheen, are running for Pappas’ former seat.
Many candidates are running again after previous campaigns.
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Patrick Clancy's lawyer said they will take legal action against people who wrongly accuse Patrick Clancy of causing his children’s deaths. This statement was made after a judge declared a mistrial in the murder trial of his ex-wife, Lindsay Clancy.
Key Facts
Patrick Clancy is involved in a legal case connected to the death of his children.
A Massachusetts judge declared a mistrial in the murder trial of Lindsay Clancy, Patrick's ex-wife.
After the mistrial, Patrick Clancy's lawyer warned against false accusations linking Patrick to the children's death.
The lawyer threatened to sue those spreading conspiracy theories about Patrick Clancy’s involvement.
The case is ongoing, with legal proceedings continuing after the mistrial.
The information was reported by CBS News.
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Reading scores for American students are near their lowest level in 25 years. Students in the United States scored lower than those in Canada, Singapore, and parts of China on an international reading test.
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The test is called the Program for International Student Assessment (PISA).
American students scored more than 30 points below the average score on reading.
The PISA test compares reading skills among students worldwide.
Scores for U.S. students are close to the lowest in the past 25 years.
Students from Canada, Singapore, and parts of China scored higher in reading.
The results were released on a Tuesday, but the exact date was not given.
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Two House Democrats introduced a bill called the No Shock Act to stop federal immigration agents from using electric shock gloves during immigration enforcement. The bill responds to the Department of Homeland Security’s plan to buy 6,000 shock gloves for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers.
Key Facts
The No Shock Act was introduced by Representatives Madeleine Dean and Delia Ramirez.
The bill would ban federal immigration officers and local officers working with federal immigration programs from using shock gloves.
Shock gloves deliver electric shocks through direct skin contact to control or restrain people.
DHS plans to spend about $16.7 million to buy 6,000 shock gloves for ICE personnel.
The gloves are marketed as tools to help law enforcement control situations and reduce violence.
Critics warn the gloves can cause injury or death if not used properly.
DHS officials argue banning the gloves would harm officer safety.
The legislation is now with the House Judiciary Committee and has not received support from both political parties yet.
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President Donald Trump suggested renaming the state of New Mexico to "New America" through social media posts. However, he cannot legally change a state's name by himself, and New Mexico leaders strongly opposed the idea.
Key Facts
President Trump posted memes suggesting New Mexico be renamed "New America."
The president has also tried to rename bodies of water like the Gulf of Mexico to include "America."
The president can change geographic names for federal use but cannot change state names alone.
New Mexico’s state constitution states the state's name is "New Mexico."
New Mexico became a state on January 6, 1912, after Congress approved its constitution in 1910.
New Mexico’s governor and senators criticized Trump’s renaming idea on social media.
Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham said the state’s name is not "up for debate."
Senators Martin Heinrich and Ben Ray Luján reaffirmed the state’s name as New Mexico in response to Trump.
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Layne Arthur Lundeen, a real estate agent from Arizona, was arrested after causing a disruption on an American Airlines flight and using racist and homophobic language. The airline flight was forced to land early, and Lundeen was restrained by passengers with duct tape and zip ties before police arrested him. His real estate company, Long Realty, has ended its relationship with him.
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Layne Arthur Lundeen, 67, was arrested on 3 September at Baltimore’s airport after unruly behavior on a flight.
He used racial slurs and homophobic insults on the American Airlines flight from Dallas to Newark.
The flight was diverted and made an emergency stop in Baltimore to remove him.
Fellow passengers restrained Lundeen using duct tape and zip ties around his seat.
Lundeen faces charges of disorderly conduct and second-degree assault in Maryland.
His employer, Long Realty Company, announced it no longer associates with him.
Lundeen is scheduled for a court appearance on 19 October in Glen Burnie, Maryland.
American Airlines described the passenger as disruptive about two hours into the flight.
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A child development expert, Dr. Siggie Cohen, appeared on CBS Mornings to discuss her book "You Are the Parent." She shared advice on how parents can become more confident by paying attention to their own feelings while parenting.
Key Facts
Dr. Siggie Cohen is a child development specialist.
She wrote a book called "You Are the Parent."
She appeared on the CBS Mornings show to talk about parenting.
One tip she gave is for parents to notice their own emotions.
The goal is to help parents take a balanced and confident approach to raising their children.
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President Donald Trump continues to promote renaming places in the United States, including suggesting New Mexico be renamed New America. Meanwhile, the US conflict with Iran, initially claimed to be short, has lasted over six months.
Key Facts
President Trump suggested renaming New Mexico as "New America" on social media.
He previously referred to the Gulf of Mexico as the "Gulf of America."
Trump also claimed to rename Lake Ontario as "Lake America" by executive order.
Renaming places often seems linked to political support and voting patterns.
Trump’s war with Iran was initially said to last a few weeks but has gone on for over six months.
Trump made several statements declaring the war won or nearly over early in the conflict.
Locations and landmarks may be renamed with "America" or "Trump" added.
This naming spree happens while the US faces record-high diesel prices.
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A recent Reuters/Ipsos poll shows more Americans consider domestic terrorism a bigger threat than foreign terrorism. About one-third of people said domestic terrorism is the main danger to their safety, while fewer said foreign terrorism.
Key Facts
33% of Americans see domestic terrorism as the biggest safety threat.
20% of Americans view foreign terrorism as the main threat.
The poll was conducted by Reuters and Ipsos.
42% of respondents identified random violent acts as a threat.
The survey reflects public opinion about safety and terrorism in the U.S.
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New York City has revealed old documents showing officials worried about dangerous air in Manhattan after the 9/11 attacks, even though they told the public the air was safe. The city will share many more pages of reports about air quality as part of a $34 million effort ahead of the 25th anniversary of 9/11.
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The documents suggest city leaders knew about toxic air at Ground Zero but reassured people it was safe to breathe.
The release happened after a lawsuit by the group 9/11 Health Watch demanding more transparency.
Officials found 68 boxes of these documents in 2025 after previously claiming they did not have them.
The documents show asbestos, a harmful material, was found in almost all tested samples.
An October 2001 memo warned the city could face up to 35,000 legal claims over health problems caused by exposure to the air.
City and federal officials, including the EPA, said the air was safe shortly after the attacks, but this was later shown to be incorrect.
Illnesses from dust and smoke after 9/11 have caused more deaths than the attacks themselves.
The city plans to release hundreds of thousands of pages of air quality reports on a public website.
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Political strategists from both the Democratic and Republican parties discussed how the conflict in Iran might affect the upcoming midterm elections in the United States. They shared their views on how the war could influence voters and election results.
Key Facts
The war in Iran is a significant factor in the 2024 U.S. midterm elections.
Republican strategist Alex Vogel and Democratic strategist Joel Payne spoke about the issue.
The discussion was featured on CBS News.
The strategists analyzed possible impacts of the Iran war on voter behavior.
The midterm elections will decide the balance of power in Congress.
The interview is available on the CBS News app and website.
Both parties see foreign conflicts as important for election campaigns.
The strategists offered different perspectives based on their party views.
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The Department of Homeland Security, under President Donald Trump's administration, asked the Supreme Court to reinstate a changed immigration verification system. They want it back before the midterm elections because they believe its removal could affect election fairness.
Key Facts
The request was made to the Supreme Court on a Tuesday.
The system in question is called SAVE (Systematic Alien Verification for Entitlements).
SAVE helps check immigration status for various government benefits.
DHS claims the lower court’s order to stop SAVE is harmful to election integrity.
The Trump administration made these changes to SAVE before the midterms.
The DHS wants the system restored quickly for use in the upcoming elections.
The Solicitor General, D. John Sauer, spoke against the district court’s decision.
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On September 11, 2001, the U.S. Secret Service acted quickly to protect President George W. Bush and other leaders after the attacks on the World Trade Center. They followed emergency plans to move the president to safer locations, while agents in New York helped evacuate people from the buildings.
Key Facts
The Secret Service had a Crisis Center in Washington, D.C. monitoring the situation during the attacks.
Director Brian Stafford managed protective actions and considered threats to U.S. leadership.
The Secret Service activated the Continuity of Operations Plan, a federal plan to protect leadership during emergencies.
This level of activation was unprecedented, even compared to World War II.
Agents Tom Armas and John Buckley were inside the North Tower during the attack and helped lead people to safety after the South Tower collapsed.
Deputy Special Agent Edward "Eddie" Marinzel helped coordinate President Bush’s movements in Florida after the attacks.
The president was moved from Florida to Barksdale Air Force Base in Louisiana instead of returning directly to Washington, D.C. for safety reasons.
These actions show the critical protective role the Secret Service played during the 9/11 attacks.
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Voters in New Hampshire are choosing candidates in a primary election to fill an open U.S. Senate seat being vacated by Senator Jeanne Shaheen. Congressman Chris Pappas is competing for the Democratic nomination, while former Senator John E. Sununu is the leading Republican candidate, endorsed by President Donald Trump.
Key Facts
Senator Jeanne Shaheen, a Democrat, is retiring after three terms.
Congressman Chris Pappas is running for the Democratic Senate nomination and has over $4 million in campaign funds.
Pappas’ main challenger in the Democratic primary is Dr. Karishma Manzur, a scientist and progressive activist without prior public office experience.
John E. Sununu, a former senator, is the front-runner in the Republican primary and has President Trump’s endorsement.
Sununu has sometimes criticized President Trump’s policies but remains the leading GOP candidate.
The Republican primary also includes Scott Brown, a former senator from Massachusetts and ex-ambassador.
New Hampshire Republicans control the state legislature but have not won a Senate seat since 2010.
The race is seen as important for both parties in the 2024 election cycle.
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President Donald Trump’s net worth is growing quickly, reaching about $6.5 billion, largely due to his business activities and stock trading. Despite this financial success, his approval rating has dropped to a record low of 33% among registered voters.
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Forbes estimated President Trump’s net worth at around $6.5 billion in March.
Trump reportedly made $2.2 billion in 2025 from business interests like cryptocurrency sales and Truth Social posts.
Trump claimed on social media to have made “hundreds of billions” on stocks, although this figure is likely exaggerated.
The US government owns a nearly 10% stake in Intel, which has increased significantly in value, seen as a benefit to taxpayers.
Trump made over 1,000 stock trades in June, with his oil and gas holdings increasing by about $16 million due to the war with Iran.
Experts note that it is unusual and potentially problematic for a president to hold and trade individual company stocks.
A majority of Americans support laws to stop lawmakers and their families from trading stocks related to their work, but currently, such laws do not apply to the president.
Despite financial gains, Trump’s approval rating has fallen to 33%, a historical low.
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Norah O'Donnell has returned as a co-host on the TV show "CBS Mornings." She said she is feeling great to be back and is working alongside Gayle King and Nate Burleson.
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Norah O'Donnell returned to co-host "CBS Mornings."
She joined Gayle King and Nate Burleson on the show.
O'Donnell expressed that she feels great after her return.
The announcement was shared on CBS News.
The show "CBS Mornings" is a morning news program on CBS.
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London Mayor Sadiq Khan criticized Westminster council for keeping strict rules that limit new bars and pubs in Soho, including bans on standing drinking ("vertical drinking"). Despite public opposition and a mayoral request to change the rules, the council is continuing with policies aimed at reducing nightlife activity, citing safety and policing concerns.
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Westminster council has a "cumulative impact zone" that refuses most new bar and pub licenses in Soho unless under special circumstances.
81% of people who responded to a consultation disagreed with this licensing policy, and 84% said it would hurt business.
The council restricts vertical drinking, preferring pubs to have table service and seated customers only.
Mayor Khan demanded the council remove the cumulative impact zone and allow vertical drinking, but the council ignored this.
Andy Burnham, the Prime Minister, supports vertical drinking as part of British culture.
Westminster council says some objections came from people misunderstanding their policy language.
The council argues that public safety and lack of police resources require strict controls on licenses.
Between 2023 and 2026, only 3.5% of licensing applications were fully approved as requested in Westminster.
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Republican strategist Doug Heye criticized President Donald Trump for not using more money from his super PAC to support Republican candidates in the upcoming congressional elections. Heye said the GOP needs stronger financial backing to keep control of Congress.
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Doug Heye is a Republican strategist and former communications director for the Republican National Committee.
Heye criticized President Trump on Monday for not directing enough super PAC money to GOP candidates.
The Republican Party is trying to keep control of the U.S. Congress in the fall elections.
Heye spoke about this issue during an interview with CNN’s Kaitlan Collins.
Super PACs are political committees that can raise and spend unlimited money to support candidates but cannot coordinate directly with campaigns.
The financial support from Trump’s super PAC could impact the success of Republican candidates.
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