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Rep. Chris Pappas, a Democrat, and former Sen. John E. Sununu, a Republican, are expected to compete for the U.S. Senate seat being vacated by retiring Sen. Jeanne Shaheen in New Hampshire. Pappas won the Democratic primary against several candidates, while Sununu won the Republican primary.
Key Facts
Senator Jeanne Shaheen, a Democrat from New Hampshire, is retiring.
Rep. Chris Pappas won the Democratic primary to run for her Senate seat.
Pappas defeated four other Democrats, including Karishma Manzur.
John E. Sununu, a former Republican senator, won the Republican primary.
Pappas and Sununu will compete in the general election for the Senate seat.
The race is in New Hampshire, often called the Granite State.
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A man named Patrick Havas was arrested after he rushed toward Ohio governor candidate Dr. Amy Acton during a campaign event. The prosecutor said Havas wanted to ask questions and did not threaten anyone, but he was charged with assault and other offenses after knocking down two people in the crowd.
Key Facts
Patrick Havas, 38, charged towards Dr. Amy Acton at a fair in Canfield, Ohio.
Havas had two handguns, a taser, and brass knuckles but did not show or use them.
He knocked down two individuals before being stopped by state troopers protecting Acton.
Havas pleaded not guilty to two assault counts, disorderly conduct, and inducing panic.
Authorities found no threatening messages on Havas’ cellphone after a full search.
Video shows Havas entering the tent, calling Acton’s name, and recording the event.
Acton is a Democrat, a physician, and former Ohio public health director running for governor.
The investigation is ongoing, and officials are asking the public for any additional video footage.
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New Hampshire Governor Kelly Ayotte, a Republican, is expected to run against Democrat Cinde Warmington for governor in November. Political forecasting groups predict Ayotte is likely to win a second term.
Key Facts
Kelly Ayotte is the current governor of New Hampshire.
She is a member of the Republican Party.
Ayotte is seeking a second term as governor.
Cinde Warmington is the Democratic candidate running against Ayotte.
Decision Desk HQ and Cook Political Report provide the election forecasts.
Both groups predict Ayotte will probably win the November election.
Ayotte won the Republican nomination easily.
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A jury in the murder trial of Lindsay Clancy, who was charged with killing her three children, ended in a mistrial after one juror refused to agree with the others. The jury had spent more than six days deciding whether Clancy was not guilty by reason of insanity due to postpartum psychosis, but could not reach a unanimous verdict.
Key Facts
Lindsay Clancy was charged with killing her three children in January 2023.
Clancy pleaded not guilty by reason of insanity, claiming she had postpartum psychosis at the time.
The jury deliberated for over six days before a mistrial was declared on September 4.
Eleven jurors wanted to find Clancy not guilty by reason of insanity; one juror held out.
The holdout juror admitted to having reasonable doubt but refused to agree on the insanity verdict.
Jury disagreements became so heated that alternate jurors outside the room could hear them.
The jury foreperson raised concerns about the holdout juror to the judge.
Judge William Sullivan declined to remove the holdout juror despite requests from the defense.
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The United States is banning several Canadian products, such as alcohol, dairy, and cars, starting September 29. This move responds to Canadian tariffs on American goods, as both countries face a growing trade dispute without current plans for new talks.
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The US is banning imports from Canada, including alcohol, dairy, and motor vehicles.
President Donald Trump signed executive orders to enforce the ban.
The ban starts on September 29.
The US says Canada is unfairly treating American trade.
Canada introduced tariffs on US goods before this ban.
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney warned that Canada's reduced trade with the US will have negative effects.
Talks between the US and Canada ended in late August with no new meetings planned.
Both countries want to reach a trade deal but have not yet resumed negotiations.
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Jeriah Mast, a former Ohio missionary, pleaded guilty to federal charges of sexually abusing two boys in Haiti. He admitted to harming more than 30 boys in Haiti and four children in Ohio and faces a prison sentence likely between 25 and 33 years.
Key Facts
Jeriah Mast, 45, from Millersburg, Ohio, was a missionary with Christian Aid Ministries.
He abused boys during mission trips to Haiti from 2002 to 2019.
Mast confessed to molesting over 30 boys in Haiti and four children in Ohio.
He pleaded guilty to two federal charges related to abuse in 2004 and 2011.
Prosecutors will drop two other charges, but Mast admitted their facts.
He faces a prison sentence of 25 to 33 years, with sentencing set for December 15.
Mast was previously sentenced to nine years in Ohio state prison for abuse charges but was released early in 2025.
The case highlights ongoing concerns about sexual abuse and pressure on victims within conservative Anabaptist communities.
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President Donald Trump announced a ban on some Canadian imports, including alcohol, dairy products, and large motorcycles, starting September 29. The U.S. will also increase tariffs on other Canadian goods from September 15, escalating a trade dispute between the two countries.
Key Facts
The U.S. is banning Canadian alcohol, certain dairy products, and large motorcycles under Section 338 of the Tariff Act of 1930.
New import bans cut off access to the U.S. market for these Canadian goods instead of just increasing their price.
Additional Canadian products like steel, aluminum, furniture, and paper will face 50% tariffs starting September 15.
Some products were removed from the tariff list after officials found the U.S. depended on Canadian supplies for them.
The bans come after talks between the U.S. and Canada failed last month.
Canada has retaliated with tariffs of up to 50% on U.S. goods starting recently.
President Trump threatened to ban Canadian aircraft maker Bombardier from selling jets in the U.S. (this is still being considered).
The trade conflict is intensifying despite the close economic ties and integrated supply chains between the U.S. and Canada.
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Anthony DiLorenzo won the Republican primary in New Hampshire's 1st Congressional District with President Donald Trump's endorsement. Despite some recent losses for Trump-backed candidates, his support continues to influence Republican voters in primaries.
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Anthony DiLorenzo won the Republican primary in New Hampshire’s 1st Congressional District with 51.5% of the vote.
DiLorenzo defeated Hollie Noveletsky, who got 26.8% of the vote.
President Trump endorsed DiLorenzo on July 13, calling him a successful businessman.
Trump’s endorsed candidates have a 96% success rate in this year's primaries, according to Ballotpedia.
Some Trump-backed candidates have lost primaries in Tennessee, Florida, Michigan, and other states.
Trump’s approval rating is low nationally but remains high among Republican voters.
Current polling and prediction markets expect Democrats to keep the New Hampshire 1st District seat in the upcoming election.
The district previously supported former Vice President Kamala Harris in the 2024 election by a small margin.
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The U.S. military says drug traffickers are using fewer drones at the U.S.-Mexico border after the military started using a laser weapon to stop the drones. This led to a 75% drop in drone activity connected to drug trafficking.
Key Facts
Drug traffickers have been using drones to move drugs across the U.S.-Mexico border.
The U.S. military began using a laser weapon to disable these drones.
After using the laser weapon, drone activity related to drug trafficking decreased by 75%.
The laser weapon works by targeting and disabling drones from a distance.
The drop in drone use suggests the laser weapons are effective in stopping drug smuggling attempts.
This new approach is part of U.S. efforts to secure the border and reduce illegal drug flow.
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Democratic strategist James Carville said on Tuesday that President Trump may want the Republican Party to lose the upcoming midterm elections. Carville suggested that Trump dislikes members of his own party and wants to cause them harm by making them lose.
Key Facts
James Carville is a strategist for the Democratic Party.
He spoke about President Trump’s behavior before the midterm elections.
Carville said Trump might want the Republican Party to lose the elections.
He believes Trump dislikes members of his own party.
Carville used the phrase "wants to torture them" to describe Trump’s actions toward Republicans.
This statement is Carville’s opinion, not a confirmed fact.
The discussion took place during an interview with journalist Al Hunt.
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A judge declared a mistrial in the murder trial of Lindsay Clancy after the jury could not reach a unanimous decision. One juror had doubts about Clancy’s guilt but still refused to vote for her acquittal, preventing a verdict.
Key Facts
Lindsay Clancy is accused of killing her three young children in 2023.
Clancy’s defense says she suffered from postpartum psychosis, a rare mental illness after childbirth.
Prosecutors say Clancy intentionally killed her children by strangling them with exercise bands.
A lone juror acknowledged doubt but blocked acquittal votes, leading to a mistrial.
The jury was unable to agree unanimously on Clancy’s criminal responsibility.
The case saw intense public interest and debate over mental illness and legal responsibility.
The judge initially considered declaring a mistrial, then allowed one hour for an appeal before officially doing so.
Clancy’s trial took place in Plymouth County Superior Court, Massachusetts, in 2026.
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Richard Palmer, a retired New York City corrections warden, shared his experiences helping with evacuations during the 9/11 attacks. He also spoke about health problems he faced afterward. Meanwhile, New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani stated that residents were given incorrect information about the air quality after the attacks.
Key Facts
Richard Palmer helped evacuate people during the 9/11 attacks in New York City.
Palmer later experienced health issues related to his efforts during and after 9/11.
He shared his story on the CBS News program "The Daily Report."
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani said people were misled about the safety of the air after 9/11.
The discussion highlights ongoing concerns about the long-term health effects on responders.
The article refers to the events and impacts of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks in the US.
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The United States military is facing challenges on two fronts: President Donald Trump’s efforts to control the Strait of Hormuz in the Gulf, and changes inside the Pentagon led by Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth. These internal changes have caused conflicts, including the recent resignation of the US Secretary of the Army, leading to concerns about the military's readiness and leadership stability.
Key Facts
President Donald Trump is focusing on gaining control over the Strait of Hormuz from Iran.
Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth is leading a cultural and management shake-up at the Pentagon.
Dan Driscoll, the US Secretary of the Army, resigned after conflicts with Hegseth over military reforms.
Driscoll supported modernizing the army by adding drones to improve its ability for modern warfare.
Hegseth opposed some rapid modernization efforts and fired senior military leaders involved.
Critics including Senator Thom Tillis and former National Security Adviser H.R. McMaster expressed concern over the military leadership changes.
Experts warn that the loss of senior leaders and internal conflicts may hurt the military’s readiness and weaken alliances.
Hegseth aims to remove “woke” policies and change military rules, which has stirred controversy inside the Pentagon.
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The 9/11 attacks killed nearly 3,000 people 25 years ago, but the trial of the alleged mastermind, Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, has not yet started. Families of the victims are worried that justice is being delayed as the trial is now set for June 2028 and some fear they may not live to see it.
Key Facts
The 9/11 attacks happened on September 11, 2001, when hijackers flew planes into the World Trade Center, the Pentagon, and a field in Pennsylvania.
Almost 3,000 people died in the attacks.
Khalid Sheikh Mohammed is accused of being the mastermind behind the attacks.
He has been held at the U.S. naval base in Guantanamo Bay for 20 years without a trial.
The pre-trial process has lasted many years and involved five different military judges.
The trial is currently scheduled for June 2028.
Families of victims have to enter a lottery to attend the high-security courtroom proceedings.
Relatives are concerned the defendants may die before being convicted and that justice is taking too long.
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The number of mail-in ballots rejected for late postmarks has increased sharply in Washington and Oregon due to recent changes in U.S. Postal Service operations. These changes, aimed at saving money by consolidating mail processing, have caused delays in applying postmarks, leading to some valid ballots being discarded.
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Washington and Oregon have seen a big rise in ballots rejected because of late postmarks.
The U.S. Postal Service has been consolidating mail operations to reduce costs.
Delays caused by these changes mean some ballots mailed on time are still marked late.
Thousands of voters had their ballots not counted during recent primary elections.
Oregon plans to add 20 new ballot drop boxes to help voters avoid mail delays.
Washington has spent about $300,000 to add 21 new ballot drop boxes in counties.
Some rural counties supporting President Donald Trump experienced over 4% of ballots rejected for late postmarks.
President Trump’s administration is asking the Supreme Court to allow restrictions on mail-in voting, despite President Trump having voted by mail himself.
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President Donald Trump signed an executive order to improve how veterans access federal benefits and job opportunities. The order focuses on updating government record systems, speeding up benefits processing, and using new digital tools like artificial intelligence to help veterans.
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The order requires the Departments of War and Veterans Affairs to modernize sharing of service members' records.
Records should be transferred to the VA quickly when veterans leave the military to help speed benefits processing.
Currently, outdated systems cause delays of 90 to 180 days in transferring records, affecting healthcare, benefits, education, and training.
The order also involves the Department of Labor to improve career guidance and job training for veterans.
Artificial intelligence will be used to create digital tools to assist veterans but will not make final decisions on benefits.
The order sets deadlines for agencies to develop and start using these new systems.
More than 70,000 service members are waiting to transition through the VA system due to backlogs.
The order aims to make the benefits system more efficient but does not guarantee faster payments for every veteran.
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A 27-year-old woman named Erin Atkinson has written her will, deciding who will receive her belongings and money after she dies. Young people often avoid making wills because they think they don’t have enough to leave behind, but experts say wills are important for handling money, debts, and personal wishes at any age.
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Erin Atkinson, 27, works in psychological research and has already made a will.
She plans to leave her £7,000 car to her sister and a gold necklace to her partner.
Erin wants part of her money to go to an endometriosis charity.
Only 20% of people aged 18-24 have a will, rising to 33% for those aged 22-34.
Sophia Maslin founded Morby, an app to create online wills, to simplify the process for young people.
Maslin says many people wrongly think they need lots of assets to make a will.
Solicitor Eleanor Hodgson explains wills help appoint people to manage bank accounts and debts legally.
Erin also included personal wishes in her will, like a poem for her funeral and a preferred drink to be served.
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The Texas Tribune Festival will be held in Austin in late September. It will include speakers like Texas Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico and former Republican Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene from Georgia.
Key Facts
The Texas Tribune Festival is an annual event, now in its 16th year.
The festival takes place in Austin, Texas.
It is scheduled for late September.
Texas Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico will speak at the event.
Former Republican Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene from Georgia is also a featured speaker.
The Texas Tribune CEO, Sarah Adler Hartman, discussed the event on CBS News.
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A Democratic member of the U.S. House of Representatives, Marie Gluesenkamp Perez, is selling campaign merchandise inspired by Zyn nicotine pouches. The campaign item is a $50 storage tin shaped like the popular Zyn pouch containers.
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Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez is a Democrat from Washington state.
She is seeking reelection to the House of Representatives.
Perez is selling campaign merchandise that looks like Zyn nicotine pouch packaging.
The item is a storage tin priced at $50.
Zyn is a brand of nicotine pouches that are very popular in the U.S.
These pouches have supporters within President Trump’s administration.
The campaign merch mimics the circular container of actual Zyn pouches.
The item is available on Perez’s official campaign website.
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New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani shared many documents showing the city government’s actions after the 9/11 attacks, especially about the air quality. He said city leaders did not tell the truth about how safe the air was to breathe after the attacks.
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Mayor Zohran Mamdani is a Democrat leading New York City.
He released about 170,000 pages of records about the city’s response after 9/11.
The records focus on the city’s handling of poor air quality after the terrorist attacks.
Mamdani accused city leaders of lying about the safety of the air.
His proposed budget for fiscal year 2027 includes $34 million related to this issue.
The 9/11 attacks made the city’s air quality worse for many people.
The documents aim to shed light on past city government actions and decisions.
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