President Donald Trump expressed concern about Republican Michael Whatley’s campaign for the U.S. Senate in North Carolina and said he hopes Whatley wins. Polls show Democrat Roy Cooper leading Whatley, and a major Republican political group has paused its advertising spending in the race.
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President Trump called Michael Whatley “a great man” and said he would be a great senator.
Michael Whatley is running for the Senate seat vacated by Republican Senator Thom Tillis.
Democrat Roy Cooper, former governor, is leading Whatley in several recent polls.
Poll results show Cooper ahead overall, but Whatley leads among voters age 50 and older.
The Senate Leadership Fund, a Republican super PAC, paused advertising in North Carolina, redirecting funds to other races.
The super PAC had already spent more than $30 million in the North Carolina race.
Michael Whatley was formerly chairman of the Republican National Committee and is running for office for the first time.
Whatley continues to campaign and expects to get more support despite the spending pause.
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A car crashed into a crowd of people in Newcastle while they waited to see the Knights team bus before a big rugby game, injuring several people. The driver was arrested, the road was closed, and police asked people to leave the area to help emergency services.
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The crash happened around 9:30 a.m. near a roundabout on Newcastle Link Road in Wallsend.
Several people were hurt and received medical treatment at the scene.
The driver of the vehicle was arrested immediately.
Newcastle Link Road was closed in both directions because of the accident.
The Knights rugby club changed their bus route and apologized to fans who missed the farewells.
Police asked the crowd to safely leave the area to help emergency workers and keep roads clear.
Police thanked the public for their patience and cooperation.
The NSW ambulance service was contacted for more information.
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President Donald Trump said he will go to the college football game between the University of Georgia and the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa next week. He made this announcement during a rally in Mobile, Alabama, while campaigning for Republican candidates before the midterm elections.
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President Trump announced his plan to attend the Georgia vs. Alabama football game.
The game will take place in Tuscaloosa, Alabama.
Trump made the announcement in Mobile, Alabama.
He was speaking at a rally supporting Republican candidates.
The rallies are part of his efforts before the upcoming midterm elections.
This visit is one of several stops in different states for his campaign.
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New York Governor Kathy Hochul appointed Letitia James as the special prosecutor for the investigation into an alleged rape at a Cornell University fraternity house in 2024. This means Letitia James will lead the legal inquiry into the case.
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The incident under investigation is an alleged rape at a Cornell University fraternity house.
The event reportedly happened in 2024.
New York Governor Kathy Hochul made the appointment.
Letitia James was named as the special prosecutor.
A special prosecutor is a lawyer appointed to handle a case independently from the usual authorities.
CBS News has been covering updates on the investigation.
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Kate Fink, a breast cancer survivor in Buffalo, New York, credits a hospital valet named Jon Avery for giving her and other patients hope and encouragement during their treatment. Avery, who works at the Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center, brightens patients' days with kindness and optimism, and in return, Fink and her colleagues surprised him with tickets to a Buffalo Bills game as a thank you.
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Kate Fink is a breast cancer survivor treated at Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center in Buffalo, New York.
Jon Avery is a valet who parks cars at the cancer center and supports patients with positive encouragement.
Avery tries to make meaningful connections with patients to help lift their spirits.
Fink credits Avery's support with helping her stay strong during her cancer treatment.
Fink and her coworkers at West Herr Automotive Group raised money to buy Avery Buffalo Bills game tickets.
Avery values serving people and believes helping others is important in life.
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The FDA found the parasite cyclospora at a Mexican farm connected to a large outbreak of illness in the U.S. that infected nearly 13,000 people. The farm, linked to Taylor Farms, had parasite traces in wastewater and a drainage ditch, but it is unclear how the lettuce became contaminated.
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Cyclospora is a parasite that causes diarrhea and stomach problems.
The outbreak affected 21 states, with 570 hospitalizations and 2 deaths.
The FDA found cyclospora in wastewater and a ditch at the Mexican farm in Guanajuato.
The farm had not been inspected by the FDA in over seven years due to fewer inspections during the COVID pandemic.
Mexico’s own food safety authority did not find cyclospora in the lettuce or water during their investigation.
Taylor Farms said the contamination was from an independent grower no longer supplying them.
The farm remains closed as new safety measures are put in place.
The CDC declared the outbreak over less than a month before the FDA’s findings.
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Vice President JD Vance said that U.S. Senate candidate Angie Nixon does not belong in America because she is a democratic socialist. This comment was made during a discussion on CBS News.
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JD Vance is the Vice President.
Angie Nixon is running for the U.S. Senate.
Vance described Nixon as a democratic socialist.
Vance said Nixon does not belong in America due to her political views.
The statement was discussed on the CBS News program "The Takeout."
Reporters Riley Rogerson and Nicholas Wu participated in the discussion.
The article focuses on a political dispute involving U.S. Senate candidates.
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Jon Avery works as a hospital valet at the Roswell Cancer Center in Buffalo, New York. Patients and staff say his kindness and positive attitude help boost the spirits of people fighting cancer.
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Jon Avery parks cars at Roswell Cancer Center, a hospital in Buffalo.
Patients undergoing cancer treatment notice his friendly and joyful behavior.
Staff members also recognize his positive impact on patients.
His kindness is seen as a support that helps patients in difficult times.
The story highlights how small acts of kindness can affect people’s recovery process.
The report was featured on CBS News by correspondent Steve Hartman.
The focus is on emotional support rather than medical treatment.
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Cody Campbell, a major donor and chair of the Texas Tech Board of Regents, supports the Protect College Sports Act related to Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) rights for college athletes. He also talked about the idea of collective bargaining, which means athletes working together to negotiate conditions.
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Cody Campbell is a big donor to Texas Tech and leads the school's Board of Regents.
He supports the Protect College Sports Act, a law about college athletes earning money from their name, image, and likeness (NIL).
NIL rights allow college players to make money from endorsements, sponsorships, and personal branding.
Campbell discussed collective bargaining, which means athletes could join together to negotiate with schools or organizations.
The discussion took place during an interview on the CBS News show "The Takeout."
The article focuses on college sports and athlete rights in the United States.
The Protect College Sports Act aims to set rules for how college athletes can be paid.
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A woman who says she was raped at a Cornell University fraternity house is facing online harassment as people try to find out who she is. Her lawyer said she was too drunk to give consent and pressured to take drugs before the assault. New York’s governor has appointed the state’s top prosecutor to take over the investigation after losing trust in the local prosecutor.
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The alleged assault happened in 2024 at a Cornell fraternity house in Ithaca, New York.
The woman, called Jane Doe in court papers, says she was raped by seven men while very intoxicated.
No criminal charges were filed at first, but the case reopened after a civil lawsuit brought attention to it.
Her lawyer says she was forced to take ketamine, a drug that can cause sedation, before the assault.
Online users are trying to identify Jane Doe, leading to mistaken identity and harassment.
New York Governor Kathy Hochul appointed Attorney General Letitia James to lead the investigation.
Hochul criticized local prosecutors and said she wants to change laws that make it hard to charge rape cases involving voluntary drug or alcohol use.
Many women on social media have shared videos to protect Jane Doe’s identity and show support.
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President Donald Trump campaigned in Mobile, Alabama, to support Republican candidates ahead of the midterm elections. His approval rating is falling near a record low, largely due to concerns about the economy.
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President Trump held a campaign event in Mobile, Alabama.
The visit aimed to support Republican candidates in the upcoming midterms.
Trump’s approval rating is close to its lowest point ever.
Economic issues are a main reason for the decline in his approval.
The midterm elections are seen as important for control in Congress.
Alabama is considered a strong Republican (deep-red) state.
The campaign is part of Trump’s ongoing efforts to influence the midterms.
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The FBI has shared a secret report with its staff reviewing times when the agency believes it failed in the past. The report is connected to Director Kash Patel’s efforts to criticize former FBI leaders and change how the bureau operates.
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The FBI released a classified report called the “Patel Report” to its employees.
The report looks at parts of the FBI’s history where it believes mistakes were made.
Director Kash Patel has criticized past FBI leadership and targeted employees he says politicized the bureau.
Some agents were fired for their involvement in old investigations related to President Donald Trump and other controversial actions.
The report aims to hold people accountable, fix past errors, and rebuild trust in the FBI.
Co-deputy directors describe the report as closing an old chapter and starting a better future for the FBI.
It is unclear if the report recommends specific changes or actions.
Some critics say Patel’s actions have politicized the FBI and harmed public trust.
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Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito said he considered retiring at the end of his last term. This statement comes after people speculated that he might retire this year, especially with pressure from some Republican groups.
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Justice Samuel Alito is a member of the U.S. Supreme Court.
He said he thought about retiring after completing his last term.
There was public speculation about his retirement in the current year.
Some Republicans reportedly applied pressure regarding his retirement decision.
Alito shared this information during an interview with CBS News.
The interview was conducted by CBS legal correspondent Jan Crawford.
Retirement of a Supreme Court Justice can influence the Court’s future decisions.
Alito did not announce a definite retirement plan at this time.
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Senate Republicans are shifting their spending to defend a Kansas Senate seat while reducing efforts in North Carolina. This change shows how the party is adjusting its strategy to keep control of the Senate before the midterm elections.
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The Senate Leadership Fund, a main Republican super PAC, is spending nearly $10 million on ads in Kansas.
Spending in North Carolina, where Republicans previously invested over $30 million, has been paused.
Kansas Republican Sen. Roger Marshall faces Democrat Adam Hamilton, with polls showing a close race.
Hamilton is the first Democrat trying to win a Kansas Senate seat since 1932.
Marshall's campaign aired ads accusing Hamilton of covering up child abuse, which Hamilton denied and said the matter was investigated properly.
North Carolina’s Senate race looks competitive, with Democrat Roy Cooper leading over Republican Michael Whatley.
President Donald Trump expressed support for Whatley and hopes he wins in North Carolina.
GOP leaders believe they can keep their Senate majority despite challenges in key races.
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A new CBS News poll shows that Senator Susan Collins and Maine Democrat Troy Jackson are tied in the race for the U.S. Senate seat from Maine. The race is closely watched as both candidates compete for control of the Senate.
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Susan Collins is the Republican Senator running for re-election in Maine.
Troy Jackson is the Democratic challenger in the Maine Senate race.
A recent CBS News poll finds that Collins and Jackson are tied.
The poll was discussed by Zachary Donnini, head of data science at VoteHub.
This Senate race is important for control of the U.S. Senate.
Polling data influences how campaigns plan their strategies.
Maine voters will decide between Collins and Jackson in the upcoming election.
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Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito said he lost friendships because of his court decisions, including the ruling that ended the federal right to abortion. He also expressed concern over strong criticism from President Biden and President Trump and explained why he has not retired after 20 years on the Supreme Court.
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Samuel Alito has been a Supreme Court Justice for 20 years, appointed by President George W. Bush.
He wrote the majority opinion in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization, which ended the federal constitutional right to abortion.
Alito said overturning Roe v. Wade required courage due to the significant reactions and consequences.
He noted that some court cases caused him to lose old friendships.
Alito criticized harsh comments made by both President Biden and President Trump about the Supreme Court.
He believes the Constitution does not mention abortion rights, so states should decide on abortion laws.
The court’s abortion ruling reversed nearly 50 years of legal precedent on reproductive rights.
There has been an increase in threats against judges and justices recently, raising safety concerns.
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A federal judge has temporarily stopped the Trump administration from building new border wall sections and roads in the Big Bend area of west Texas. The judge ruled that the government must follow environmental and historical protection laws before continuing construction.
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The judge blocked construction in Big Bend national park due to a lawsuit from environmental groups and local individuals.
The lawsuit challenged waivers that let the government ignore environmental and historical laws to speed up wall building.
The federal judge said the plaintiffs are likely to win and could face serious harm if construction continues.
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) had waived laws to allow building roads and barriers through the park.
Construction had briefly paused in August after public outcry but restarted in September.
Customs and Border Protection (CBP) awarded contracts totaling over $6 billion for border wall expansion in Big Bend.
Congress provided $46.5 billion in funding last year for border wall construction.
Local leaders and landowners oppose the wall, arguing the remote area already has low illegal crossings.
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The latest U.S. jobs report before the 2026 midterm elections showed slower job growth and a slight increase in unemployment. Some previous reports that showed stronger job gains were revised downward.
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Job growth in the U.S. has slowed down recently.
The unemployment rate has gone up a little.
Earlier reports that showed higher job growth were corrected to show fewer jobs added.
This jobs report is the last one before the 2026 midterms.
The report impacts economic and political discussions ahead of the elections.
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Republicans are investing an additional $14 million into Ohio’s Senate race to support Senator Jon Husted, who was appointed to fill the seat after Vice President JD Vance left. The race against Democrat Sherrod Brown is very close and important because it could affect which party controls the U.S. Senate.
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The Senate Leadership Fund (SLF), a major Republican Super PAC, is increasing its spending to $93 million in total for this race.
Jon Husted was appointed to the Senate seat by Governor Mike DeWine after JD Vance became Vice President.
Sherrod Brown, a well-known Democrat, is challenging Husted and is trying to make a political comeback.
Ohio is a key state because it was won by President Donald Trump comfortably two years ago but now shows a tighter Senate contest.
Both parties see this race as critical for control of the Senate in 2026 and beyond.
Democrats have spent heavily too, with a PAC putting in over $60 million for Brown’s campaign.
Total campaign advertising in this race has approached $250 million, with an additional $137 million planned before the election.
The close polling and heavy spending show that Republicans are worried about losing this important Senate seat.
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A federal judge in Texas has temporarily stopped the Trump administration from building a border wall and related projects in the Big Bend region, including Big Bend National Park. The judge ruled that opponents, including landowners and environmental groups, are likely to win their legal claims because the government waived important environmental and cultural protections.
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The ruling blocks construction of a border wall and infrastructure in the Big Bend sector of Texas along the U.S.-Mexico border.
The Big Bend sector covers about 500 miles, roughly a quarter of the southern border length.
The Trump administration’s plan is part of a $46 billion border security effort with walls, barriers, roads, and surveillance.
Opponents argue the rugged terrain already deters illegal immigration and say waivers allowed the government to skip environmental and cultural laws.
The lawsuit was filed by an environmental group, historic church advocates, and a river guide.
The judge said the plaintiffs are likely to suffer serious harm without a court order stopping construction.
Customs and Border Protection (CBP) paused work in the park but resumed after September 30, before the judge’s ruling.
Both Republicans and Democrats opposed the construction inside Big Bend National Park due to environmental and scenic concerns.
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