A 16-year-old suspect opened fire at Silver Rail Elementary School in Bend, Oregon. A bystander shot and killed the suspect, but the shooting resulted in the deaths of at least three children and one adult.
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The shooting took place at Silver Rail Elementary School in Bend, Oregon.
The suspect was 16 years old.
A bystander shot and killed the suspect.
At least three children died in the shooting.
One adult was also killed.
Kieran Carroll, a school safety expert, discussed the event on CBS News.
Multiple law enforcement sources confirmed these details.
The incident occurred on a Thursday.
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White House press secretary Katie Zacharia did not pass the California bar exam, according to sources. She has described herself as a lawyer and President Donald Trump called her "an attorney," but Zacharia clarified she took the exam and did not focus on passing because she planned to work in China.
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Katie Zacharia is the White House press secretary as of October 2026.
She graduated from Pepperdine University School of Law in 2011.
Zacharia took the California bar exam but did not pass it.
President Donald Trump referred to her as "an attorney" in a social media post.
Zacharia said she called herself a lawyer, not an attorney at law, and provides legal analysis rather than legal advice.
She said she moved to China after law school to work in international transaction law, where a U.S. bar license was not required.
The White House did not clearly confirm whether she passed the bar exam.
Zacharia emphasized she never presented herself as a practicing attorney.
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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) sent a new policy proposal to the White House. This policy would let compounding pharmacies temporarily make and sell certain peptides that were previously limited.
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The FDA submitted an "interim access policy" regarding peptides to the White House this week.
The policy involves allowing compounding pharmacies to produce and sell peptides temporarily.
Peptides are short chains of amino acids used in some medical treatments.
This change would ease previous restrictions on peptide availability.
The move was reported in a government filing.
The proposal is part of healthcare discussions involving the White House.
The Coalition to Strengthen America’s Healthcare is connected to this news.
RFK Jr. is mentioned as advancing the peptide push, indicating involvement in the issue.
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The U.S. Department of Justice is suing the state of California because California did not provide voter information by a required deadline before the midterm elections. The lawsuit involves access to voter records needed for election-related purposes.
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The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) filed a lawsuit against California.
The issue is California’s failure to meet a deadline to provide voter information.
The voter records are required ahead of the midterm elections.
Providing this information helps with election oversight and enforcement.
The lawsuit aims to ensure California shares accurate voter data on time.
This action is part of the DOJ’s effort to support election law compliance.
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Heating oil prices in Maine have nearly doubled in one year, causing financial stress for families who rely on it for warmth. Community groups are providing limited help like free heating oil and firewood, but demand is very high, and supplies may run out before winter ends.
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Heating oil prices in Maine rose from $3.34 to $5.97 per gallon in the past year, an increase of about 79%.
Chris and Cheryl Oliver, earning about $60,000 a year, face hard choices between buying food or heating their home.
Over 4 million U.S. households use heating oil, with 82% located in the Northeast.
The Olivers received 100 gallons of free heating oil from a community center, worth about $700, but it is not enough for the winter.
The Freeport Wood Bank provides firewood as an alternative heat source to families in need.
The Wood Bank currently helps about 50 families but may run out of firewood supply by mid-winter.
Rising heating oil costs have increased demand for wood firewood at local pantries.
Chris Oliver has serious health problems, making heating support critical for their family.
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Cornell University's president was questioned by faculty members about how he handled gang rape allegations related to a fraternity in 2024. Faculty raised concerns during a senate meeting, seeking answers about the university's response.
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The incident involved gang rape allegations at a Cornell fraternity house in 2024.
Faculty members confronted the university president about the handling of these allegations.
The discussion took place during a faculty senate meeting.
The meeting was reported by CBS News.
The focus was on the university’s response to the victims and the incident.
This issue has drawn significant attention within the Cornell community.
The article does not mention any new outcomes or actions taken following the meeting.
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Republican Mike Rogers is running to win a U.S. Senate seat in Michigan, which is currently held by Democrats. This Senate race is getting a lot of attention, including interest from President Donald Trump as the 2024 midterm elections approach.
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Michigan has a U.S. Senate seat up for election this fall.
The seat is currently held by a Democrat.
Republican Mike Rogers is the candidate trying to win this seat for his party.
The race is considered important and is receiving significant attention.
President Donald Trump is involved or interested in this Michigan Senate contest.
The election is part of the 2024 midterm election cycle.
Midterm elections decide control of Congress for the following years.
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A contest is taking place in Massachusetts to find the new voice for Boston Logan International Airport. The competition features people who use classic New England accents.
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The competition aims to select the new voice for announcements at Boston Logan International Airport.
It is happening in Massachusetts.
Participants showcase traditional New England accents during auditions.
The contest was recently covered in a brief news segment.
Boston Logan International Airport uses this voice for public announcements.
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Recent polls show Democrat James Talarico slightly leading Republican Ken Paxton in the Texas Senate race. Political experts discussed this race on the CBS News show "The Takeout."
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James Talarico is the Democratic candidate for Texas Senate.
Ken Paxton is the Republican candidate in the Texas Senate race.
Recent polls indicate Talarico has a small lead over Paxton.
Political strategists Chuck Rocha and Erin Maguire analyzed the race on a CBS News program.
The discussion focused on whether the Texas Senate race represents a strong opportunity for Democrats.
The race is part of the wider political events leading up to the midterm elections.
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A shooting happened at an elementary school in Bend, Oregon. Four people, including three children and one adult, died. The shooter was a 16-year-old boy who also died.
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The shooting took place at an elementary school in Bend, Oregon.
At least four people died: three children and one adult.
The shooter was a 16-year-old male.
The shooter died during the incident.
Police confirmed these details through law enforcement sources.
The event occurred on a Thursday.
CBS News reported the information based on official sources.
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Vice President JD Vance spoke about issues like corruption and the economy during a town hall event in Michigan as part of his midterm campaign. He called selling access to the White House unacceptable and discussed concerns about inflation and government corruption.
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Vice President JD Vance held a town hall in Michigan during his midterm campaign.
The event focused on important topics such as economic challenges and corruption.
Vance strongly criticized the practice of selling access to the White House.
Inflation and its impact on people was part of the discussion.
The town hall was covered by CBS News and took place amid other major news stories.
Vance aims to address voters’ concerns ahead of the midterm elections.
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A gunman entered Silver Rail Elementary School in Bend, Oregon, and opened fire. At least four people, including children, were killed, and the suspect also died.
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The shooting happened at Silver Rail Elementary School in Bend, Oregon.
The gunman opened fire inside the school.
At least four people died in the incident; some victims were children.
The suspect was also killed.
Police and law enforcement sources reported the details.
The event took place on a Thursday.
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Florida's 20th Congressional District has been redrawn and will soon elect its first representative who is not African American since 1992. Representative Debbie Wasserman Schultz, the Democratic candidate, discussed her party's chances in the district.
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Florida's 20th Congressional District has been redrawn recently.
The district will elect its first non-African-American representative since 1992.
Debbie Wasserman Schultz is the Democratic nominee for this district.
Wasserman Schultz commented on the redistricting, calling it a "dummymander."
The article covers some other national and international news topics briefly, but focuses mainly on Florida’s redistricting and election.
The term "dummymander" suggests a problem with how the district lines were drawn, affecting political outcomes.
Wasserman Schultz joined CBS News to discuss the midterm election momentum for Democrats in Florida.
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A shooting at an elementary school in Bend, Oregon, resulted in the deaths of three children and one adult. The suspected shooter also died at the scene.
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The incident took place on a Thursday at an elementary school in Bend, Oregon.
Three children were killed in the shooting.
One adult also died in the attack.
The suspected shooter died during the event.
Felipe Rodriguez, a professor at John Jay College of Criminal Justice, discussed what may happen next after the shooting.
Further details about the shooting are still being reported.
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Vice President JD Vance spoke at a CBS News town hall, addressing worries about corruption in President Trump's administration. He said he would cooperate with any corruption investigation led by Democrats.
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JD Vance is the current Vice President.
Vance spoke about corruption concerns in the Trump administration.
The town hall took place 19 days before the U.S. midterm elections.
Vance promised to comply with Democrat-led corruption probes.
He described selling access to the White House as unacceptable.
The event was broadcast on CBS News.
The conversation focused on government ethics and accountability.
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Katie Zacharia is the new White House press secretary for President Donald Trump, but it is unclear how often she will speak to reporters or hold press briefings. Questions have arisen about her legal qualifications, as she has admitted to not passing the California bar exam and her official lawyer status is under scrutiny.
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Katie Zacharia became President Trump’s press secretary after Karoline Leavitt left the role.
She started the job quickly, moving from Los Angeles to Washington within days.
Zacharia’s first press briefing was criticized and she was “asked to do” it early in her tenure.
Reporters questioned her about passing the bar exam; she gave conflicting answers and later admitted she failed California’s bar exam.
The State Bar of California has no record of her being licensed to practice law.
Zacharia describes herself as a lawyer based on having a law degree and experience in international law, but she has never given legal advice.
A watchdog group has asked the California bar to investigate whether she misled the public by calling herself a lawyer.
Zacharia previously worked as a lawyer in China and later as an affiliate marketer during a ten-year gap.
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In Alaska, Republican Senator Dan S. Sullivan and Democratic challenger Mary Peltola will have a debate as part of the Senate race. The debate is scheduled to start at 11 p.m. Eastern Time and will be broadcast live by Alaska Public Media and partners.
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Senator Dan S. Sullivan is running for reelection in Alaska.
Mary Peltola, a former representative, is Sullivan’s Democratic challenger.
The debate will take place on Thursday at 11 p.m. EDT.
The debate will be streamed live by Alaska Public Media, Alaska's News Source, and KTOO.
Another Republican named Daniel J. Sullivan Jr. is in the race but will not debate because he got less than 5% in the primary.
The Cook Political Report recently changed this Senate race rating from "Lean Republican" to "Toss Up," meaning it is very competitive.
The article encourages supporting free press and trusted journalism.
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A man in Pennsylvania, Matthew Stone Sr., is accused of killing eight people at his home, including his pregnant daughter. Police said he controlled his family strictly and lived in very poor conditions. Investigators are still trying to understand why the shooting happened.
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Matthew Stone Sr. allegedly killed his wife, pregnant daughter, two sons, two young children, and two visitors.
The family home in Erie, Pennsylvania, was described as extremely dirty and in poor repair.
Stone Sr. had control over his family’s finances and restricted their freedom to leave the house.
In 2019, Stone Sr. faced domestic violence charges involving a gun but the charges were dropped.
Family members reported concerns about Stone Sr.’s mental health, physical health, and possible methamphetamine use.
Angelina Stone, the pregnant daughter, planned to leave the home and had packed belongings.
The shooting occurred after a brief call from Angelina to her aunt; police arrived after gunfire was detected and found Stone Sr. with a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
Police continue investigating and have not confirmed the exact cause or motive for the shooting.
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A shooting at Silver Rail Elementary School in Bend, Oregon, killed at least four people, including three children. The shooter was killed, and authorities are investigating the incident with help from the FBI.
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The shooting happened on Thursday at Silver Rail Elementary in Bend, Oregon.
At least four people died, including three children.
The shooter is also dead, but it is unclear if he is included in the four deaths.
Police arrived within minutes after a shot was fired into a car outside the school.
Authorities are evacuating people from the school, checking room by room.
The FBI is assisting local law enforcement with the investigation.
Oregon Governor Tina Kotek and Senator Jeff Merkley are monitoring the situation and expressing condolences.
The number and condition of injured people were not announced immediately.
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