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Postpartum psychosis is a rare but serious mental illness that can happen to some mothers shortly after giving birth. It causes symptoms like hallucinations, extreme mood swings, and losing touch with reality. This condition was central in the trial of Lindsey Clancy, who was charged with killing her three children while having untreated postpartum psychosis.
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Meghan Cliffel experienced postpartum psychosis eight months after her second child’s birth, leading to hallucinations and severe mental distress.
Postpartum psychosis symptoms can include mania, racing thoughts, losing connection with reality, and severe depression with psychotic features.
It is a psychiatric emergency requiring immediate treatment, often including medication like Lithium.
Suicide is a major risk for mothers with postpartum psychosis, but harm to babies (infanticide) is very rare.
Lindsey Clancy was tried for killing her three children and was diagnosed with postpartum psychosis during the trial.
The jury in Clancy’s case could not reach a verdict, leading to a mistrial.
Postpartum psychosis affects about 1 to 2 out of every 1,000 new mothers in the U.S., meaning up to 9,000 cases each year.
The condition has been recognized throughout history in many cultures and described since ancient times.
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This week on the TV show "Face the Nation," the host Margaret Brennan talks with Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson, Representatives Jason Crow and Lisa McClain, and Sunoco chairman Ray Washburne. They discuss topics related to the upcoming midterm elections happening in less than two months.
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The show is called "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan."
The midterm elections will happen in less than two months.
Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson appears on the program.
Representatives Jason Crow and Lisa McClain also join the discussion.
Ray Washburne, a Republican and Sunoco chairman, is a guest.
The guests discuss election-related issues.
The program airs on CBS News.
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Leon Panetta, former US defense secretary, warned that the conflict between the US and Iran could last another six months. He said the war, started under President Trump, shows few signs of ending and risks becoming a long-term conflict like past US wars in the Middle East.
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The war between the US and Iran started over six months ago under President Trump.
Panetta said the conflict is a stalemate with few options to end it soon.
He compared the conflict to long US wars in Iraq and Afghanistan.
The US military leadership is reportedly facing internal turmoil during the conflict.
Pentagon officials deny that the military is in disarray and say they are working well.
Panetta outlined three potential US options: admit failure and leave, continue a prolonged standstill with ongoing attacks, or take control of the strategic Strait of Hormuz to weaken Iran’s power.
Panetta expressed concern that US adversaries see the current US position as weak.
The conflict involved US and Israeli military actions against Iran around March 2024.
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The CBS News show "9/6: Sunday Morning" covers various topics including reflections on the September 11 attacks, actor Robert De Niro’s efforts to revive Lower Manhattan, and the response of Gander, Newfoundland during 9/11. The program also discusses postpartum psychosis, Gloria Steinem’s role in starting Ms. Magazine, and the search for the best burger.
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The show looks back at the events and impact of September 11, 2001.
Robert De Niro talks about helping to improve Lower Manhattan after 9/11.
Gander, Newfoundland, helped many people during the 9/11 crisis.
The episode covers postpartum psychosis, a serious mental health condition after childbirth.
Gloria Steinem, a well-known feminist, is featured for founding Ms. Magazine.
The show includes a segment about finding the best burger.
The program airs on CBS News and is hosted by Lee Cowan.
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Energy Secretary Chris Wright will appear on several Sunday news shows to discuss recent events after the U.S. and Iran exchanged military strikes. Iran claimed responsibility for attacking an unmanned U.S. military ship in the Strait of Hormuz, following U.S. attacks on three Iranian oil ships.
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Energy Secretary Chris Wright is scheduled to appear on four Sunday morning news programs.
The U.S. and Iran exchanged strikes over the weekend.
Iran claimed it attacked an unmanned U.S. military ship in the Strait of Hormuz.
The Iranian attack followed U.S. strikes on three Iranian crude oil tankers.
The Strait of Hormuz is a vital waterway for global oil shipments.
These attacks represent ongoing tensions between the U.S. and Iran.
The U.S. actions targeted Iranian oil transportation.
Energy Secretary Wright’s interviews will address these recent events.
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The deputy leader of the Green Party, Mothin Ali, is linked to two rental properties owned through his company, even though his party opposes private landlords. The properties were bought before the Green Party set a policy to reduce private rentals and Ali says he manages the properties to help vulnerable family members.
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Mothin Ali is the deputy leader of the Green Party of England and Wales.
He is the sole director of a company owning two rental properties in Leeds.
These properties were purchased in June 2022 and March 2025.
The Green Party adopted a policy in October 2023 to phase out private landlord ownership by 2025.
The company bought the properties with buy-to-let mortgages but Ali reportedly does not profit personally.
The party says Ali is acting in the interest of vulnerable family members he cares for.
The Green Party wants to increase rules and taxes on landlords to reduce private renting and expand council housing.
Green Party leaders say their policy aims to improve tenant rights and address the housing crisis, not completely end landlords immediately.
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The article claims that President Donald Trump’s policies and actions are harming children in the United States. It suggests that these policies negatively affect children’s well-being and future opportunities.
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The article refers to a quote from John F. Kennedy about the importance of children.
It argues that President Trump’s administration does not prioritize children’s needs.
It implies that policies under President Trump are having harmful effects on children.
The focus is on U.S. domestic issues concerning children’s welfare.
No specific policies or examples are listed in the provided excerpt.
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President Donald Trump remains a key figure as the U.S. approaches the 2026 midterm elections, creating a politically unpredictable environment. Changes in voting rules, economic concerns including trade disputes with Canada, and redrawn election maps add to the uncertainty.
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President Donald Trump continues to influence U.S. politics ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.
Several states like Texas, California, and Florida have redrawn congressional districts, affecting election outcomes.
Missouri's Republican attorney general is appealing a court decision blocking a Trump-supported electoral map.
Trump's trade policies, including tariffs on Canada, could impact the economy before the election.
Efforts to limit mail-in voting in key states such as North Carolina could affect the voting process.
President Trump has earned significant income from crypto businesses, totaling $1.2 billion last year.
This wealth has complicated bipartisan plans in the Senate to regulate cryptocurrency, with Democrats demanding stronger ethics rules.
House and Senate leaders from both parties are working on stopgap funding bills to avoid a government shutdown before the elections.
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The US Army Secretary Dan Driscoll has resigned, reportedly due to conflicts with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. This has raised concerns among lawmakers about a gap in military leadership during tensions with Iran.
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Dan Driscoll was the top civilian leader of the US Army.
He resigned amid reports of disagreements with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.
The resignation happened during ongoing conflict issues between the US and Iran.
Some Democrats and Republicans worry this leaves a leadership gap in the military.
Walter Ladwig, an expert from King's College London, commented on the situation.
The tension described is seen as a "factional clash," meaning internal divisions among leaders.
The timing is sensitive due to recent military and foreign policy challenges.
The issue highlights the importance of stable military leadership in times of conflict.
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A 67-year-old man named Arthur Layne Lundeen was arrested after becoming violent and using racial slurs on an American Airlines flight from Dallas to Newark. Other passengers restrained him with duct tape and zip ties, and the flight was diverted to Baltimore for law enforcement to remove him.
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Arthur Layne Lundeen is a 67-year-old from Tucson, Arizona.
Lundeen became violent and used racial slurs on American Airlines Flight 618.
Passengers restrained him using duct tape and zip ties.
The flight was diverted to Baltimore Washington International Airport.
Lundeen faces second-degree assault and disorderly conduct charges in Maryland.
He was released after an initial court appearance and must return on October 19.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is investigating the incident.
The flight landed safely and continued to its destination after Lundeen's removal.
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Nigel Farage, leader of Reform UK, says his party has not broken rules on foreign donations despite a controversy involving his aides. The police are reviewing evidence about possible illegal donations from overseas, but the party denies any wrongdoing.
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Nigel Farage denies that Reform UK took foreign money against election laws.
Two Reform UK aides were suspended after being filmed discussing ways to bypass donation laws.
The police are investigating whether Reform UK accepted improper foreign donations through intermediaries.
Farage says the controversy "looks bad" but insists the party followed the law.
Reform received a £5 million donation from a crypto billionaire, which Farage says was for his security.
Reform's Treasury spokesperson says a legal review found no breach of donation laws but lessons will be learned.
Government officials emphasize the importance of following rules on political donations, including from foreigners.
The investigation might become a full police inquiry as more evidence is assessed.
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Hunter Biden, the son of President Joe Biden, said he might run for president in 2028. He mentioned this during a talk with radio host John Catsimatidis when asked about his future political plans.
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Hunter Biden is the son of President Joe Biden.
He spoke with radio host John Catsimatidis about his future plans.
Hunter said he might consider running for president in 2028.
There is speculation about who the Democratic Party will choose as their candidate in 2028.
Hunter mentioned the idea of needing an endorsement to run.
His statement comes amid ongoing discussions about the next presidential election.
Hunter Biden is not currently holding any political office.
This comment was part of a casual conversation and no formal announcement was made.
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The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has started a new pilot program called Gateside by TSA PreCheck. This program allows approved visitors without plane tickets to pass through security and accompany travelers inside the airport at 13 U.S. airports, reversing some of the airport access restrictions put in place after 9/11.
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Since 9/11, only ticketed passengers and authorized people could pass airport security checkpoints to access gate areas.
The Gateside program lets approved, non-ticketed visitors enter secure airport areas after going through TSA screening.
To join, visitors must apply online, have TSA PreCheck benefits or a Known Traveler Number, and get a Gateside pass 1 to 3 days before visiting.
The program is active at 13 airports, including Los Angeles, Dallas-Fort Worth, San Diego, and Salt Lake City.
Visitors with a Gateside pass can meet passengers at gates and use shops and restaurants beyond security.
The pass does not allow visitors to board planes, only to accompany travelers through security.
TSA says the program helps families and those assisting elderly or disabled passengers have more time together in the airport.
This pilot aims to test if loosening post-9/11 access restrictions works well while keeping security strong.
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Lupita Vasquez’s newborn son, Jesse, was diagnosed with spinal muscular atrophy (SMA), a rare genetic disease that weakens muscles. Early detection through a routine newborn screening helped start treatment quickly, including new high-dose medication approved by the FDA.
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Jesse was diagnosed with SMA shortly after birth through a routine heel-prick test given to most U.S. newborns.
SMA is a genetic disease affecting nerve cells that control muscle movement, causing muscle weakness and breathing problems.
Jesse has Type 1 SMA, the most severe form, which appears in the first six months of life.
He began treatment at 16 days old with Evrysdi, a daily oral medicine that supports nerve function.
Jesse also received Zolgensma, a gene therapy that replaces the faulty gene causing SMA.
When progress was limited, his doctors prescribed a high-dose of SPINRAZA, a drug injected into the spinal fluid.
The FDA recently approved this higher dose of SPINRAZA based on over ten years of research.
Jesse was the first child in Texas to receive the high-dose SPINRAZA treatment.
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Labour has accused Reform UK’s Zia Yusuf of racism after he questioned whether Sagal Abdi-Wali, a Labour candidate born in Somalia, is truly British. The comment received criticism from senior politicians, including the business secretary, who called it “straightforward racism.”
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Zia Yusuf, speaking for Reform UK, posted on X questioning Labour’s choice of Sagal Abdi-Wali as a candidate because she was born in Somalia.
Sagal Abdi-Wali is the leader of Camden council and has lived in the UK for 35 years.
Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds called Yusuf’s post “straightforward racism” during a TV interview.
Yusuf has faced criticism from members of his own party for inflammatory comments on social media.
Nadine Dorries, a Reform UK member, described Yusuf’s post as “nasty” but praised him as a smart communicator.
Laila Cunningham, another Reform UK candidate, said she did not understand the meaning behind Yusuf’s comment and acknowledged Abdi-Wali as British.
Abdi-Wali came to the UK as a child refugee and has volunteered for local charities and served as a school governor.
Labour will soon announce its candidate for the Holborn and St Pancras byelection, where it expects to compete with the Green party.
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The 2024 U.S. midterm elections are approaching, with control of Congress at stake. While President Trump and his party face challenges like low popularity and inflation, Republicans have strong fundraising and redistricting advantages that could help them keep their majorities in the House and Senate.
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The 2022 midterms saw Republicans win a narrow House majority, while Democrats expanded their Senate seats and state legislature strength.
Similar conditions are present in 2024: President Trump is unpopular and inflation remains a concern.
Historically, the party holding the presidency often loses seats in midterm elections, making 2024 challenging for Trump’s party.
Democrats currently hold leads or close races in public opinion polls for House and Senate races.
Republicans have raised significant funds, including $400 million from Trump’s MAGA Super PAC and $50 million from Elon Musk’s Super PAC.
Redistricting by Republican-controlled states, supported by a recent Supreme Court decision, may limit Republican losses in the House.
House Speaker Mike Johnson predicts Republicans will maintain their House majority in November.
Past midterms often hurt the party in power except for some exceptions, like Republican gains in 2002 after 9/11.
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President Donald Trump remains the main figure in the Republican Party now. Some other Republican leaders are starting to prepare for the 2028 presidential race, especially after the midterm elections in November. The party may face challenges as it adjusts to changes made during President Trump’s time.
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President Donald Trump is currently the key leader in the Republican Party.
Some Republicans are beginning to plan runs for president in 2028.
These plans may increase after the November midterm elections.
President Trump has changed the Republican Party over the last decade.
The future direction of the party will be complex to manage after President Trump.
The article focuses on potential Republican presidential candidates for 2028.
The timeline and political moves are linked to the outcomes of the 2024 and 2026 elections.
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President Trump’s approval rating among women has dropped significantly ahead of the November midterm elections. Polls show more women disapprove of his performance, especially over concerns about the economy and cost of living, which could affect Republican candidates’ chances in Congress.
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Trump’s net approval among female voters fell from minus 16 in June to minus 30 in August, according to ActiVote polling.
In August, only 34% of women approved of Trump’s performance, while 64% disapproved.
Bellwether Research found 32% of women approved of Trump, but one-quarter of women who voted for him disapproved of his job.
Women have named the economy and cost of living as their top concerns in these polls.
Less committed Republican and independent women who voted for Trump due to inflation and living costs are now less supportive.
The drop in female support may reduce voter turnout for Republican congressional candidates.
Democratic women show more enthusiasm to vote than Republican women ahead of the midterms.
ActiVote’s data comes from surveys of hundreds to a thousand registered voters, showing a steady decline in Trump’s approval among women from June to August.
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President Donald Trump’s Republican National Convention will be held in Dallas, Texas, as the state becomes a key battleground in the 2026 midterm elections. Texas, traditionally a Republican stronghold, is seeing closer races in the Senate and governor contests, as Democrats gain ground amid voter concerns about the economy and other issues.
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The GOP will hold its midterm convention on September 9-10 in Dallas, Texas.
Texas has been a solid Republican state but is now seen as competitive in the 2026 midterms.
President Trump won Texas by 14 points in 2024, but recent polls show tightening races.
Republican Attorney General Ken Paxton is in a close Senate race against Democrat James Talarico.
Governor Greg Abbott faces a tougher race than expected against Democrat Gina Hinojosa, though he is still favored.
Rising costs of energy and groceries, and opposition to data centers, are influencing voters.
Republican leaders, including Senator Ted Cruz, warn that Texas could be lost to Democrats.
Governor Abbott argues Republicans offer common sense choices compared to Democrats.
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Medicare pays much more for the same medical services when they are done in hospital-owned clinics compared to independent doctor offices. The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has proposed new rules to pay hospital clinics the same as independent offices for some imaging services, which could save seniors and taxpayers billions.
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Medicare pays hospital-owned clinics up to 670% more than independent physician offices for identical services.
Hospital clinics receive two payments: one to the doctor and a facility fee to the hospital, raising costs.
This price difference leads hospital systems to buy independent practices and bill higher rates.
From 2012 to 2024, the number of doctors working in hospital-owned practices increased from 23.4% to 34.5%.
Medicare beneficiaries pay 20% of outpatient costs, so higher bills mean more out-of-pocket spending for seniors.
HHS proposed equal payments for hospital-owned clinics and independent offices for certain imaging services like X-rays and MRIs.
These changes could save $260 million in 2027 and $7.2 billion over 10 years for seniors and taxpayers.
Expanding these rules further, including for heart imaging services, could save even more money.
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