President Donald Trump said at a rally that Iran could attack Los Angeles or San Diego. California officials, including Governor Gavin Newsom, responded strongly against these remarks, calling them dangerous.
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President Trump made a statement about Iran possibly attacking Los Angeles or San Diego.
The comments were made during a campaign rally in Nebraska.
California Governor Gavin Newsom criticized Trump's remarks as unsafe and unreasonable.
The backlash came quickly from California officials after Trump's speech.
President Trump is scheduled to visit Tradepoint Atlantic in Baltimore the next day.
The topic of Iran and U.S. security was central to the controversy.
No specific threats from Iran were reported alongside Trump’s statement.
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New York Governor Kathy Hochul declared a state of emergency due to a large increase in measles cases, mainly in rural areas. This allows more people to give vaccines and order tests to control the outbreak. Several nearby states with low vaccination rates, including Pennsylvania and Ohio, are also seeing more measles cases.
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New York has 108 confirmed measles cases in 2024, up from just one in 2023.
Nearby Pennsylvania has experienced deaths and hospitalizations from measles.
The outbreak is worse among Amish communities, who vaccinate less.
Measles was declared eliminated in the U.S. in 2000 because of high vaccination rates.
The U.S. is having its worst year for measles since 1991, with nearly 3,900 cases reported.
Emergency measures in New York increase who can give vaccines and request tests.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the health secretary, faced criticism for his anti-vaccine history amid the outbreak.
Public health officials say misinformation about vaccines is causing lower vaccination rates and more outbreaks.
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Kansas has not elected a Democratic senator in more than 90 years. New polls show that the race for the Senate seat is very close between Republican Roger Marshall and Democrat Reverend Adam Hamilton.
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Kansas has been a strongly Republican state for Senate elections for over 90 years.
The current Republican senator running for re-election is Roger Marshall.
Reverend Adam Hamilton is the Democratic candidate running against Marshall.
Recent polls show the race between Marshall and Hamilton is almost tied.
A tight Senate race in Kansas is unusual because the state usually votes Republican.
The competition highlights changing political dynamics in Kansas ahead of the midterm elections.
Both candidates are actively campaigning to win support from voters in the state.
This race could impact the overall balance of power in the U.S. Senate.
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President Donald Trump said that Iran could "take out" the cities of Los Angeles and San Diego if he had not acted earlier this year in a war involving Iran. California leaders criticized these remarks, calling them dangerous and threatening, while the White House said Trump meant he prevented attacks on those cities.
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President Trump made the remarks during a rally in Nebraska ahead of the midterm elections.
He mentioned that Iran could have attacked Los Angeles and San Diego.
California Governor Gavin Newsom called Trump's comments "deranged and dangerous."
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass described the remarks as threats and attempts to encourage attacks.
The White House said Trump referred to his military actions that prevented threats to these cities.
Los Angeles and San Diego are the largest cities in southern California.
These cities have important US military bases, including Navy ports and Air Force bases.
The comments have sparked a political backlash in California.
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Senate Majority Leader John Thune says there is no clear way to pass a law to keep daylight saving time all year long. President Donald Trump supports this idea and has asked Republican senators to help move the bill forward.
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John Thune is the Senate Majority Leader and a Republican from South Dakota.
Thune says there is no clear path to pass permanent daylight saving time legislation.
President Donald Trump strongly supports making daylight saving time permanent.
President Trump has increased pressure on Republican senators to act on this issue.
The issue involves changing the clocks to stay on daylight saving time throughout the year.
Despite support, the bill has not advanced in the Senate yet.
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Reading scores among U.S. eighth graders have dropped in recent years, raising concerns about children’s learning skills. Research shows that music education can support brain development and help children improve attention, memory, and creativity, but music programs are often cut when school budgets shrink.
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The average reading score for eighth graders in 2024 fell by 2 points from 2022 and 5 points from 2019.
Lower reading scores suggest challenges in children’s attention, information processing, and applying knowledge.
Music engages many brain areas, including those for hearing, movement, memory, and emotion.
Listening to and making music helps children predict patterns, coordinate skills, and express creativity.
Music training can improve executive functions like self-control and problem-solving.
Children learn through play, and music can hide learning opportunities inside enjoyable activities.
Despite benefits, arts and music programs are often the first cuts when school budgets get tight.
A 2026 review noted positive links between music training and brain skills but said more research is needed.
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President Donald Trump has ordered the execution of Nidal Hasan, a former Army psychiatrist who killed 13 soldiers at Fort Hood in 2009, by firing squad. The Trump administration reintroduced firing squads and other alternative execution methods for federal death penalty cases in 2023, as concerns rise over lethal injections.
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Nidal Hasan was sentenced to death in 2013 for killing 13 unarmed soldiers at Fort Hood, Texas.
President Trump approved the use of a firing squad for Hasan’s execution, making him the first soldier executed in more than 60 years.
The firing squad is one of five execution methods in U.S. history, alongside lethal injection, electrocution, gas, and hanging.
Since 1977, firing squads have been rarely used, with lethal injection being the most common method.
27 U.S. states still allow the death penalty, but only five (Idaho, Mississippi, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Utah) allow executions by firing squad.
Some states like California, Ohio, Oregon, and Pennsylvania have halted executions due to governor moratoriums or lack of death row inmates.
Idaho will make firing squad the primary execution method starting July 1, 2026.
Some states are considering adding firing squads as an option because of problems with lethal injections.
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A student died in a school bus crash in Winter Haven, Florida, along with one other person. A witness at the scene said they had a first aid kit to help after the accident.
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The crash involved multiple vehicles.
It happened in Winter Haven, Florida.
A student riding a school bus was killed.
One other person also died in the crash.
A witness used a first aid kit after the crash.
The news was reported by CBS News.
The report was released about 28 minutes after the incident.
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John Murdock, a lawyer with 18 years at the US Department of the Interior, resigned, criticizing actions under President Trump’s administration. He highlighted legal problems, environmental concerns, and a controversial offshore oil and gas lease sale that ignored some environmental laws.
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John Murdock worked at the Department of the Interior’s legal office since 2002 and resigned on September 30.
Murdock described a “deeply troubling assault on the rule of law” during Trump’s time in office.
His resignation followed concerns about offshore drilling, fossil fuel expansion, and the dismissal of environmental rules.
The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) held an oil and gas lease sale in the Gulf of Mexico that raised over $370 million.
BOEM’s acting director, Matt Giacona, claimed the sale met high environmental standards, despite legal challenges.
Environmental groups argue the lease sale illegally ignored key laws like the Endangered Species Act and the National Environmental Policy Act.
The Trump administration said the lease sale had to happen because Congress required it, limiting their ability to change the process.
There has been a broader loss of federal workers and scientists in the Interior Department and other agencies recently.
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Students at Cornell University protested against how the school handled accusations of rape. They are demanding the university take responsibility and improve its approach to these serious issues.
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Cornell University students organized protests on campus.
The protests focused on the university's response to rape allegations.
Students want more accountability from the school administration.
The demonstrations reflect growing frustration among the student body.
The issue centers on how sexual assault cases are managed by the university.
CBS News reported on the protests with coverage by Bradley Blackburn.
The protests are part of a wider demand for better handling of sexual misconduct cases at colleges.
The event reflects ongoing challenges in addressing campus safety and justice.
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Students and teachers at Cornell University are protesting how the school is handling a reported gang rape case linked to the Chi Phi fraternity in 2024. The case has gained nationwide attention and caused public concern on campus.
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The protest involves both students and faculty members at Cornell University.
The protests are about the university's response to an alleged gang rape at the Chi Phi fraternity.
The incident occurred in 2024 and attracted national media coverage.
The case has raised questions about university safety and handling of sexual assault cases.
The protest is happening on the Cornell campus.
The situation is part of a wider conversation on campus about sexual violence and university policies.
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President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance are holding campaign rallies in states that usually vote Republican. They are supporting Republican candidates as part of their effort before the upcoming midterm elections.
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President Trump and Vice President JD Vance are making stops in red states to support Republican candidates.
These states generally vote for the Republican Party.
The rallies are part of the campaign leading up to the midterm elections.
CBS News reporter Kathryn Watson provided the latest updates on these events.
The focus is on boosting voter turnout for Republicans in key states.
The article also mentions other news but focuses on Trump and Vance’s campaign efforts.
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New York Governor Kathy Hochul has declared a State Disaster Emergency due to a rise in measles cases in New York and nearby states. The emergency allows more healthcare workers to vaccinate people and helps speed up the response as measles cases increase across the U.S.
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New York City has 7 confirmed measles cases, and there are 101 cases elsewhere in New York State as of October 3.
Measles was declared eliminated in the U.S. in 2000 after the vaccine was developed.
The emergency order lets paramedics, pharmacists, midwives, and others give measles vaccines.
The CDC reported 3,887 measles cases in the U.S. so far in 2026, with 352 hospitalizations and 2 deaths.
Pennsylvania has the most cases, with over 1,000 reported and 5 measles-related deaths.
There is a disagreement between Pennsylvania’s Governor and federal officials on how to count measles-related deaths.
Measles spreads quickly in communities where fewer than 95% of people are vaccinated.
Vaccination rates have slightly dropped in the U.S., contributing to the outbreaks.
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Two police officers used excessive force when they Tasered and pepper sprayed a 92-year-old amputee with dementia at a care home in 2022. A disciplinary panel found the officers guilty of gross misconduct for not trying to calm the situation and using too much force.
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The officers, PC Stephen Smith and PC Rachel Comotto, responded to a call about Donald Burgess threatening carers with a knife.
Burgess was in his wheelchair in his own room at Park Beck care home.
The officers used a baton, pepper spray, and a Taser on Burgess.
A panel decided the officers acted with "unjustified and excessive use of force."
Both officers were found guilty of gross misconduct but not responsible for Burgess’s death, which happened 22 days later after he caught Covid in hospital.
The officers did not try to calm Burgess or understand his vulnerability due to dementia.
The use of pepper spray was judged not reasonable, and officers’ language was described as dismissive and antagonistic.
It has not yet been decided if the officers will be fired or receive a warning.
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The midterm elections highlight energy issues tied to the Iran war and the rise of AI, affecting gasoline, diesel, and electricity prices. Key races in states like Michigan, Ohio, Alaska, Colorado, and Pennsylvania show candidates debating who should pay for energy costs and infrastructure.
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Gasoline prices have stayed above $4 per gallon for months due to the Iran war.
Diesel fuel reached record high prices, impacting industries and families.
Data centers, which use a lot of electricity for AI, are blamed for rising power costs.
Michigan candidates differ on data center policies, with Republican Mike Rogers supporting a temporary halt on new centers.
In Ohio, a bill to have data centers pay for new power plants failed in the Senate.
Alaska candidates argue about fuel costs; Democrat Mary Peltola links prices to the war, while Republican Dan Sullivan supports more local energy production.
In Colorado and Pennsylvania House races, candidates debate rules and taxes related to data center development and energy costs.
Energy and affordability are central issues shaping voter decisions in close contests.
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Pete Hegseth showed a new logo design for the Department of Defense, now called the "Department of War," during a speech at the Air Force Academy. The new logo is simpler and more angular compared to the old one, but the Pentagon has not confirmed any official change yet.
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The Department of Defense was renamed the "Department of War" by an executive order in September 2025.
Pete Hegseth introduced a new logo during a speech at the U.S. Air Force Academy.
The new logo removes traditional elements like olive branches, laurel leaves, and 13 stars.
The redesign uses a monochrome color scheme with five stars and sharper eagle wings.
The department’s official website still shows the old Pentagon line-drawing logo.
The official seal remains based on the original 1949 Department of Defense seal.
The Pentagon has not confirmed the change of logo or name officially.
The story is ongoing and may receive updates in the future.
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California Governor Gavin Newsom criticized President Donald Trump after Trump said Iran could "take out" Los Angeles and San Diego if it got nuclear weapons. Trump made this comment at a political rally in Nebraska.
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Governor Gavin Newsom called President Trump “deranged and dangerous” for his Iran remarks.
President Trump said Iran could attack Los Angeles and San Diego if it developed nuclear weapons.
Trump made the statement during a rally in Grand Island, Nebraska.
The comment related to Trump’s defense of his policies on Iran.
Los Angeles and San Diego are two large cities in California.
Newsom is the Democratic governor of California.
The topic involves U.S. concerns about Iran’s nuclear ambitions.
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President Donald Trump said Iran could attack cities like Los Angeles and San Diego during a rally in Nebraska. California’s governor called these comments dangerous. A new poll shows Trump’s approval rating has dropped to 32%, especially among independent voters and Latinos.
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At a Nebraska rally, President Trump said Iran could “take out” Los Angeles and San Diego.
California Governor Gavin Newsom called Trump “deranged and dangerous” for those remarks.
A Reuters/Ipsos poll found Trump’s approval rating is at a record low of 32%.
Trump is losing support among independent voters and Latino communities who had backed him in 2024.
Trump said he will pay for political ads himself instead of using taxpayer money, but gave no details.
Saudi-led forces in Yemen recaptured key areas from Iran-backed Houthi rebels near the Bab al-Mandab strait.
Iran’s oil minister resigned after allegations of missing export payments amid high inflation (85%).
The UK banned trade with Israeli settlements in the West Bank, upsetting Israel and risking diplomatic tensions.
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Students and faculty at Cornell University protested the school's handling of an alleged gang rape that happened in 2024. The protests focused on demanding better responses and transparency from the university about the case.
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The protests happened on a Monday at Cornell University.
The issue is about how the university dealt with an alleged gang rape incident.
Both students and faculty joined the protests.
The alleged crime took place in 2024.
Demonstrators want the school to improve how it handles such cases.
The event raised concerns about campus safety and support for victims.
The situation gained public and media attention through CBS News coverage.
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