The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said it will not complete its safety review of the abortion pill mifepristone until March. The FDA also said it will not add new limits on using the drug before finishing the review.
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The FDA filed a court document on Wednesday about mifepristone.
The safety review of the abortion medication mifepristone will not be finished until March.
No new restrictions on mifepristone will be put in place before the review is done.
The announcement may upset people who oppose abortion and want tighter controls.
Mifepristone is a drug used to end early pregnancies.
The FDA regulates the safety and use of drugs in the U.S.
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U.S. Rep. Ashley Hinson and state Rep. Josh Turek debated in Iowa as they compete for a Senate seat. The discussion focused on health care, farming issues, and their voting records and work attendance.
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Ashley Hinson is a Republican U.S. Representative from Iowa.
Josh Turek is a Democratic state Representative from Iowa.
They are running to replace retiring Senator Joni Ernst.
The debate took place on a Wednesday night.
Health care policy and farming were key topics in the debate.
They discussed their records on voting and how often they attend their official duties.
The debate is an important part of the race for the Iowa Senate seat.
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President Barack Obama held a fundraiser to support Senate Democrats before the upcoming midterm elections. The event focused on efforts to gain control of the Senate, with key races in states like Michigan, Texas, and Ohio drawing attention.
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Obama hosted a fundraiser for the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee to discuss the midterm elections.
Senate Democrats need to gain four seats to take control from Republicans, who currently have a 53-47 majority.
Some recent polling shows competitive races in states like Michigan, Texas, and Ohio.
Democratic nominee Abdul El-Sayed has a slight lead in Michigan, where the seat is open due to Sen. Gary Peters retiring.
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer said voters are unhappy with President Trump and Republican senators.
Senate Majority Leader John Thune said Republicans have a strong record and path to keep control.
Obama is campaigning for Democrats and has recorded ads for Senate and governor candidates nationwide.
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries expects Democrats to take back the House and is working closely with Obama and Vice President Kamala Harris.
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President Donald Trump held a rally in San Antonio to support Republican Senate candidate Ken Paxton, urging Texans to vote for him and other Republicans. Trump promoted his $5,000 "Trump dividend" plan and criticized Democratic policies, tying the election closely to his own political influence.
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President Trump campaigned for Ken Paxton, a Republican Senate nominee, in Texas.
Trump asked Texans to "pretend that I'm on the ballot" to encourage votes for Republicans.
He praised Paxton as one of the best attorneys general and predicted he would be a top senator.
Trump warned that Democrats would open Texas' borders and harm the economy.
Trump promoted a $5,000 payment to Americans if Republicans keep control of Congress.
Paxton, who faces legal and ethical controversies, remains loyal to Trump.
Trump criticized Paxton’s opponent Talarico, using insults and opposing his policies on guns and criminal justice.
The rally is part of a larger, high-spending and closely watched Senate race in Texas.
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At a rally in San Antonio, Texas, several people who disrupted President Donald Trump's speech were removed by security or left on their own. President Trump spoke in support of Republican Ken Paxton, who is running for U.S. Senate in a close race against Democrat James Talarico.
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The rally took place at the Freeman Coliseum in San Antonio, Texas.
Around 10 hecklers were removed or left after interrupting the event.
President Trump mocked the protesters during his speech.
A physical confrontation occurred when one person grabbed another’s hair.
President Trump criticized James Talarico, calling him too liberal for Texas.
The race for Senate between Paxton and Talarico is very competitive.
Immigration and border security were major topics during Trump’s speech.
Trump highlighted a recent decrease in illegal border crossings.
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The Democratic National Committee and the group Common Cause have sued President Donald Trump over television ads funded by taxpayer money. They say the ads promote Trump’s political agenda, which is against laws that stop public money from being used for political campaigns.
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The Democrats and Common Cause filed separate lawsuits about Trump’s ads on TV.
The ads cost more than $12 million and were funded by $20 million taken from a government border security fund.
The lawsuits claim using this money for political ads breaks the US Constitution’s rules on how money is spent.
Laws say taxpayer money cannot be used for “publicity or propaganda purposes.”
The ads have political messages, such as promoting Trump’s policies and re-election themes.
A poll found 86% of Americans think it is wrong to use public money for these ads.
President Trump said the ads promote the country and are like previous government campaigns.
After criticism, Trump said he would stop using public money for future ads but did not say if he would repay the money already spent.
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National Democrats are increasing their financial support for Texas Democratic candidate Gina Hinojosa in her race against Republican Governor Greg Abbott. Illinois Governor JB Pritzker and the Democratic Governors Association (DGA) are each contributing over $1 million to Hinojosa's campaign as recent polls show a close race.
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Gina Hinojosa is running as a Democrat for Texas governor against three-term Republican Gov. Greg Abbott.
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker donated $1.2 million to Hinojosa’s campaign.
The Democratic Governors Association is also contributing at least $1 million to her campaign.
Hinojosa had about $4 million in cash for her campaign at the end of last month.
Abbott has significantly outraised Hinojosa, with $20 million raised from July to September compared to her $13 million.
Abbott still holds about $17 million in cash to spend on the campaign.
Texas has not elected a Democratic governor since Ann Richards in 1990.
Recent polls show the Texas governor race tightening, leading to increased national support for Hinojosa.
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President Donald Trump repeated his earlier statement that Iran might attack Los Angeles and San Diego. He spoke about this during a rally in Texas and said the U.S. would not allow such attacks to happen.
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President Trump made the comments at a rally in Texas.
He suggested Iran could target Los Angeles and San Diego.
Trump said the U.S. would prevent any such attacks.
The remarks come amid ongoing tensions with Iran.
This is a follow-up to similar statements he made previously.
The rally focused on national security concerns.
No new policy details were announced regarding Iran or homeland defense.
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President Donald Trump announced that 70 million American children are now enrolled in Trump Accounts, automatic investment accounts designed to help children save money for their future. The government and several companies have put money into the accounts, which children can access when they turn 18.
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70 million children under 18 are enrolled in Trump Accounts.
Enrollment began July 4, 2026, and became automatic for most children starting October 1, 2026.
The Treasury Department has put $2.2 billion into these accounts so far.
A one-time $1,000 seed money is given for children born between January 1, 2025, and December 31, 2028.
Family and friends can add money to any child's account, even if they don’t qualify for the seed money.
Companies like Uber and Nvidia, plus philanthropists like Michael Dell and his wife, have donated money to support the program.
When children turn 18, they can use the money for specific things approved by the Treasury, such as education.
Parents no longer have to sign up their children; accounts are created automatically, but they can manage the account through an app.
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The lawyer for a woman who says she was raped at a Cornell University fraternity house said both he and his client have received death threats. The case, which did not have criminal charges at first, has been reopened after the woman filed a civil lawsuit.
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The woman, called Jane Doe in court papers, alleges she was raped at a Cornell fraternity in 2024.
No criminal charges were made at the start of the case.
Jane Doe has since filed a civil lawsuit, leading to the case being reopened.
Thomas Giuffra is the lawyer representing Jane Doe.
Both the lawyer and Jane Doe have received death threats.
The case has gained public attention and involved comments by President Donald Trump.
The lawyer discussed the situation in an interview with BBC Newsnight.
The case relates to issues of sexual violence on university campuses.
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President Donald Trump visited Texas for the third time in less than a month to support Republican Senate candidate Ken Paxton ahead of the midterm elections. Trump is actively campaigning to help Paxton win a Senate seat.
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President Trump is campaigning in Texas before the midterm elections.
This visit is his third trip to Texas in under a month.
He is supporting Ken Paxton, a Republican running for the U.S. Senate.
The midterm elections will determine control of Congress.
Campaign events like these are common for presidents seeking to boost their party’s candidates.
Ken Paxton is the current Attorney General of Texas running for Senate.
The midterm elections are scheduled for November 2024.
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New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani released a statement marking three years since Hamas' attack on Israel, condemning both the attack and Israel’s military actions in Gaza. His criticism of Israel’s policies and U.S. aid to Israel has drawn strong reactions from Democrats, Jewish groups, and Israeli officials.
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Mamdani’s statement called the Oct. 7 attacks by Hamas "horrific war crimes" that killed about 1,200 people in Israel and took over 250 hostages.
He also criticized Israel for what he called an ongoing genocide in Gaza, citing over 74,000 deaths reported by the Hamas-controlled Gaza Health Ministry.
Mamdani said U.S. tax dollars fund these actions, and criticized the federal government for supporting arms shipments to Israel.
Several Democratic officials said Mamdani’s message focused too much on criticizing Israel rather than condemning Hamas.
Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz and others accused Mamdani of disrespecting the memory of victims of Hamas attacks.
The Anti-Defamation League criticized Mamdani for using the mourning day to promote anti-Israel views and not mentioning Jewish victims explicitly.
The U.S. Ambassador to Israel and the Israeli consul general in New York also condemned Mamdani’s statement.
Mamdani has continually opposed U.S. aid to Israel and differentiates criticism of Israeli policies from antisemitism.
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A sexual assault investigation at Cornell University has brought attention back to how colleges can prevent such crimes. Experts and people involved in the case are discussing what steps schools should take to stop sexual assault.
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Cornell University is under investigation for a sexual assault case involving multiple men.
The case has reawakened conversations about preventing sexual assault on college campuses.
Hanna Stotland, an admissions consultant, previously advised one of the men accused in the case.
Jane Doe, the victim, has filed a lawsuit and reportedly faces threats.
The discussion includes legal and safety aspects related to college environments.
Experts and attorneys are speaking publicly about the case to raise awareness.
The issue ties into broader concerns about student safety and handling of assault reports in universities.
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President Donald Trump wants to create a special retreat for future presidents at his private golf club in West Palm Beach, Florida, similar to Camp David near Washington. He says the golf course already has many security features and is close to an airport, making it a good place for presidents to relax or meet with world leaders.
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Trump proposes turning part of his West Palm Beach golf course into a presidential retreat.
The retreat would be used by current and future presidents and their guests.
Trump compares it to Camp David, a well-known presidential retreat in Maryland.
The golf course has security features and is near an airport, important for safety.
Trump’s golf club site had an attempted attack on him in 2024, which was stopped by the Secret Service.
Trump has previously spent less time at Camp David and more time at his own properties.
Local officials in Palm Beach County are reviewing the proposal and are interested in the potential benefits.
The golf club is owned by the Trump Organization but leases the land from the county, which must approve any changes.
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Bernadette Greene-Placentia, a Democratic candidate for Congress in Arizona’s 8th district, said she was raped in August while trying to fix a campaign sign late at night. She reported the attack to the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office, which is investigating the case.
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The attack happened around 2 a.m. on August 14 in Sun City, Arizona.
Greene-Placentia was walking to repair a campaign sign when she was attacked and raped by an unknown person.
She reported the assault to the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office on August 31.
The sheriff’s office confirmed they have a report and are investigating but gave no further details.
Greene-Placentia shared her story publicly to support other survivors of sexual assault.
After the attack, she was very upset and missed being active in her campaign for two days.
Her campaign spokesperson and manager confirmed the details and asked for privacy as she recovers.
She is running against Republican Representative Abe Hamadeh in Arizona’s 8th congressional district.
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Police in Maryland used a bloodhound named Bo to find a missing young boy who was near a busy road. The boy was rescued safely after several hours of searching.
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A young boy went missing near a busy road in Maryland.
Police used a bloodhound named Bo to track and find the boy.
The search lasted several hours.
The boy was found just feet away from the road.
The rescue was captured on police video.
The event took place recently, as reported by CBS News.
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Christa Pike woke up after an execution attempt in Tennessee failed. Her lawyers said prison officials waited over two hours before letting them see her.
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Christa Pike’s execution in Tennessee did not succeed.
She regained consciousness after the attempt.
Pike’s attorneys said prison staff delayed giving them access to her for more than two hours.
The incident happened on a Tuesday.
The news report was shared by CBS News.
The story includes video and lawyer updates on Pike’s health.
Execution problems raise questions about prison procedures and medical care.
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Patricia Krenwinkel, a former follower of Charles Manson, was granted parole for the third time after nearly 60 years in prison for her role in the 1969 Tate-LaBianca murders. California Governor Gavin Newsom has previously reversed two parole decisions, but Krenwinkel’s lawyers are urging him to allow this latest parole approval to stand.
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Patricia Krenwinkel was convicted in 1971 for her involvement in the Tate-LaBianca murders, which killed Sharon Tate and others in 1969.
She has spent nearly six decades in prison, longer than any other woman in California.
This is the third time Krenwinkel’s parole has been approved by the California parole board.
Governor Gavin Newsom has reversed her previous parole approvals, citing concerns about her insight into the crime and public safety.
Krenwinkel was 19 when she joined Charles Manson’s group and was considered psychologically abused by him.
She has a clean prison record, completed therapy, earned a college degree, and trained service dogs while incarcerated.
Victims’ families, including Sharon Tate’s sister, oppose her parole.
The parole debate highlights concerns about elderly people serving long prison sentences in the U.S.
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A woman involved in a gang rape case at Cornell University has received threats against her family home, according to her lawyer. The situation is being reported from Ithaca, New York, where the university is located.
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The woman is connected to an alleged gang rape at Cornell University.
Her attorney says she has faced threats targeting her family home.
The report is from Ithaca, New York, where Cornell University is.
The news was shared by CBS News correspondent Lilia Luciano.
No further details about the threats or the case were provided in the report.
The story is part of ongoing coverage about the Cornell case.
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The FBI stopped an 18-year-old named Sheikhdoon Abdullahi Mohamud from carrying out a shooting attack inspired by ISIS at the Mall of America in Minnesota. Authorities intervened before the attack could happen.
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The suspect is 18 years old and named Sheikhdoon Abdullahi Mohamud.
The planned attack was inspired by the terrorist group ISIS.
The target was the Mall of America, a large shopping center in Minnesota.
The FBI discovered the plot and prevented it before it occurred.
Officials have labeled the attack plan as terrorism-related.
The case shows ongoing concerns about domestic terrorism.
No attack actually took place thanks to the FBI's action.
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