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President Donald Trump said that his former lawyer Michael Cohen has taken back some of his statements against him. Cohen had previously said he felt pressured by prosecutors but did not claim all his statements were false. This situation shows how political stories can be complicated and how people are often seen simply as heroes or villains in politics.
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President Trump said Michael Cohen “fully recanted” his testimony against him.
Cohen wrote in January that he felt pressured and coerced by prosecutors.
Cohen did not say every damaging statement about Trump was false.
Cohen pleaded guilty in 2018 to crimes including tax evasion and lying to Congress.
He served a three-year prison sentence.
Michael Avenatti, another Trump opponent, was sentenced to prison for fraud.
People often see those who oppose political figures as heroes, even if their pasts are complex.
Political views can strongly influence how people judge the truthfulness of information.
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The Supreme Court allowed Republican party committees to access cheaper TV ad rates before the November elections by lifting a previous ruling that blocked this. The decision was made quickly and faced strong opposition from Democrats. Justice Jackson disagreed with the majority view.
Key Facts
The Supreme Court made the decision on a Friday before the November elections.
The ruling lets Republican party committees buy TV ads at the lowest available rates given by broadcast stations.
This rule applies during the 60 days before a general election.
The Court lifted a previous ruling that stopped parties from getting these cheaper ad prices.
Democrats opposed the Supreme Court’s decision strongly.
Justice Jackson wrote a dissent, meaning she disagreed with the Court’s majority.
The case was treated as an emergency, leading to a fast decision.
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President Donald Trump announced that the United States will begin importing beef from Brazil and Argentina without tariffs to help lower high beef prices. This decision is part of his administration’s effort to reduce food costs for American consumers.
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President Trump confirmed the U.S. will import beef tariff-free from Brazil and Argentina.
The announcement was made during an event in the Oval Office.
The goal is to reduce the high price of beef in the United States.
Importing beef from other countries is intended to increase supply.
Ranchers and farmers attended the event where the announcement was made.
Removing tariffs means the beef will enter the U.S. market without extra taxes.
This move is part of President Trump’s strategy to address food inflation.
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Representative Suhas Subramanyam, a Democrat from Virginia, said the FBI and the Department of Justice told him they wiretapped his past phone calls with a Virginia state Senate leader. His office shared photos of letters from the agencies dated July and August confirming the monitoring of these calls.
Key Facts
Rep. Suhas Subramanyam is a Democrat from Virginia.
The FBI and DOJ informed him about wiretapping some of his phone calls.
The wiretapped calls were with a Virginia state Senate leader.
Subramanyam’s office shared photos of letters from the FBI and DOJ.
The letters were dated July and August.
These letters notified him about the monitoring of his calls.
The news relates to government surveillance and legal procedures.
The event was publicly announced on a Thursday.
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Four Democratic members of the U.S. House of Representatives are traveling to Dallas next week during the Republican National Committee’s midterm convention. They plan to work with local leaders and the Texas Democratic Party for events held alongside the convention.
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The Republican National Committee (RNC) is holding a midterm convention in Dallas.
Four House Democrats—Robert Garcia (California), Jason Crow (Colorado), Madeleine Dean (Pennsylvania), and Sydney Kamlager-Dove (California)—will attend Dallas during this time.
These Democrats are part of a delegation representing the House leadership.
Their visit is planned to coincide with the RNC convention.
They will collaborate with local Dallas leaders and the Texas Democratic Party.
The goal is to create events that offer an alternative perspective during the RNC convention.
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A judge declared a mistrial in the Lindsay Clancy murder case. Plymouth County District Attorney Tim Cruz responded to reporters, saying the case is not about the healthcare system.
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The Lindsay Clancy murder case ended in a mistrial.
A mistrial means the trial was not completed and no verdict was reached.
Plymouth County District Attorney Tim Cruz spoke to reporters after the mistrial.
Cruz said the case should not be seen as a statement about the healthcare system.
The statements were reported by CBS News.
The case involved criminal charges regarding Lindsay Clancy.
The mistrial leaves the outcome of the case unresolved for now.
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The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) asked a court to dismiss a lawsuit filed by Disney, which challenges the FCC’s early review of ABC’s broadcast licenses. The FCC says it is investigating claims that Disney’s diversity policies involve unlawful discrimination, and watchdog groups want to join the case because they worry Disney might settle without protecting the public interest.
Key Facts
Disney sued the FCC on August 18, claiming the agency is retaliating against ABC for content President Donald Trump dislikes.
The FCC responded by asking the court to dismiss Disney’s lawsuit and allow the ongoing review of ABC’s broadcast licenses to continue.
The review focuses on allegations that Disney engaged in unlawful discrimination related to its diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) policies.
FCC Chairman Brendan Carr has said no final decision has been made and the agency is open-minded, following the facts and the law.
Two watchdog groups and individual viewers want to join the lawsuit to ensure Disney does not settle in a way that harms the public.
The FCC said Disney’s responses to their questions were insufficient, leading to the early license review.
The FCC noted that broadcasters must serve the public interest to keep their licenses.
The case is being heard in the US District Court for the District of Columbia, but the FCC argues such orders should be reviewed by appeals courts.
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The Bureau of Prisons (BOP) agreed to sell flavored nicotine pouches called "mindSHFT" exclusively in all federal prison commissaries. The product is not approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and is not sold commercially. After concerns from a federal whistleblower, the BOP has paused the sales and is reviewing the arrangement.
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The nicotine pouches are sold only through BOP commissaries in 118 federal prisons.
The product brand "mindSHFT" is not FDA-approved and is not available for sale outside prisons.
The supplying company, SHFT Enterprise Holdings LLC, was created shortly after BOP requested vendors for nicotine pouch products.
BOP did not issue a public formal contract but announced SHFT as the sole vendor in July 2024.
Inmates pay $9.10 per tin; the BOP pays $6.99 per tin, and the product has sold quickly in prisons.
A federal whistleblower raised concerns that these unapproved products could harm inmate health and safety.
BOP has stopped purchasing and selling the nicotine pouches while reviewing FDA advice and product safety.
No illnesses or adverse effects have been reported so far from use of the product in prisons.
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The judge declared a mistrial in Lindsay Clancy's murder case after the jury could not reach a unanimous decision following a week of discussion. Clancy, who admitted to killing her children but pleaded not guilty, argued that her mental illness affected her responsibility in the crime.
Key Facts
The jury deliberated for seven days but couldn't unanimously decide on the verdict.
Judge William Sullivan declared a mistrial after the jury indicated a deadlock.
Lindsay Clancy, a former nurse, admitted to killing her children in 2023 but pleaded not guilty due to mental illness.
Clancy’s defense argued she had postpartum psychosis, a serious mental condition affecting her judgment.
Prosecutors disagreed with the diagnosis and said she is responsible for the murders.
The judge gave special instructions to the jury to try to reach a verdict, but one juror resisted following the legal standard of "reasonable doubt."
The defense requested the removal of this juror, but the judge refused.
Experts say the jury's disagreement reflects a community struggle with the moral aspects of the case.
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The judge in the Lindsay Clancy murder trial declared a mistrial because the jury could not agree on a verdict. An attendee of the trial said that the mistrial does not solve the issues in the case.
Key Facts
The Lindsay Clancy murder trial ended in a mistrial.
A mistrial happens when the jury cannot reach a unanimous decision.
The judge officially announced the mistrial on Friday.
The case remains unresolved after the mistrial declaration.
A person who attended the trial expressed that the mistrial does not provide closure.
The trial was covered by CBS News and its correspondents.
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Rep. Brendan Boyle criticized Senator John Fetterman, both Democrats from Pennsylvania, claiming Fetterman is not doing his work properly. Boyle called Fetterman a “lazy trust fund baby” after reports said Fetterman has been neglecting his duties as a Senator.
Key Facts
Rep. Brendan Boyle represents Pennsylvania in the U.S. House of Representatives.
Senator John Fetterman also represents Pennsylvania in the U.S. Senate.
Boyle criticized Fetterman on the social media platform X.
Boyle accused Fetterman of being lazy and not fulfilling his Senate responsibilities.
The criticism came after reports about Fetterman neglecting his duties.
Both politicians belong to the Democratic Party.
Boyle said Pennsylvania deserves better representation in the Senate.
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An American Airlines flight from Dallas to Newark made an emergency stop in Baltimore because a passenger became disruptive during the flight. The crew and passengers used duct tape to restrain the man after he acted violently and was taken off the plane by law enforcement.
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The flight was from Dallas-Fort Worth to Newark and stopped in Baltimore late Thursday night.
A male passenger became disruptive, reportedly drunk, and yelled at another passenger.
He used racial slurs and homophobic language towards a flight attendant.
The man became violent, leading crew and passengers to restrain him with duct tape.
The restrained passenger was held in a first-class seat with tape around his wrists, body, and head.
After being taken off by authorities, the flight resumed to Newark.
American Airlines said safety is their top priority and praised their staff for handling the situation professionally.
The FBI is investigating and may file federal charges; the passenger remains in custody, but his identity is not public.
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A six-week-old baby in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, died from measles during a growing outbreak in the area. The death is part of two recent measles-associated deaths in the county, which has seen nearly 400 measles cases reported.
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A six-week-old infant in Pennsylvania died from measles, confirmed by the Lancaster County coroner.
The baby had a rare condition called Amish lethal microcephaly, making them more vulnerable to infections.
Lancaster County is experiencing a measles outbreak with nearly 400 cases in 28 counties statewide.
Most measles cases are reported in adults aged 18 to 49.
Two deaths described as “measles-associated” were announced by state officials, but details were limited due to privacy laws.
Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro criticized vaccine skeptic Robert F. Kennedy Jr. for spreading misinformation about vaccines.
Kennedy accused Democrats of exaggerating the outbreak for political reasons.
Health experts stress that vaccination is the best protection against measles, not home treatments.
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Worker pay in the U.S. rose by 4.7% in August compared to a year ago, with base pay increasing by 3.2%. Some cities saw faster wage growth due to job growth, worker shortages, and high employee turnover, especially in areas with manufacturing and financial services jobs.
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Nationwide, worker pay grew 4.7% in August compared to last year.
Base pay (regular wages) increased by 3.2% on average.
Cities with faster wage growth often have many job openings and not enough workers.
High employee turnover also pushes wages higher in some metro areas.
Manufacturing and financial services industries show stronger wage growth.
ADP Pay Insights provided private-sector wage data; government data includes all jobs.
Overall wage growth at 3.1% in August was the slowest since May 2021.
U.S. added 162,000 jobs in August, exceeding economists’ expectations.
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The murder trial of Lindsay Clancy ended in a mistrial on Friday after the defense's appeal was denied. A legal expert explained what might happen next in the case.
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Lindsay Clancy's murder trial concluded with a mistrial.
The mistrial happened after the defense's appeal was rejected.
The legal expert discussing the case is Jessica Levinson from CBS News.
The expert provided an analysis about the possible future steps in the case.
The information is reported by CBS News.
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President Donald Trump plans to use a Boeing jet gifted by Qatar for his trip to Ireland, despite earlier concerns about its security features. The jet was customized for presidential use after delays with purpose-built Air Force One planes, but details about its security upgrades remain undisclosed.
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The Boeing jet was gifted to the U.S. by Qatar and modified for President Trump’s use.
It will be used for the first time outside the U.S. on Trump’s upcoming trip to Ireland.
The jet was grounded for about a month for unspecified security upgrades after concerns about its ability to protect the president.
The official Air Force One planes with advanced missile defense are still under construction and have been delayed for years.
During Trump’s last trip abroad on this jet, he secretly left the plane amid a possible threat, while staff and press remained unaware.
The event involving the secret evacuation and decoy flight was revealed in a new Netflix documentary.
Officials do not disclose specific security features but assure the plane remains safe and reliable.
The plane’s reported value is about $400 million and is sometimes called a “palace in the sky.”
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Former Kentucky Governor Matt Bevin was arrested on a movie set in Paris, Kentucky, because of an unpaid legal warrant related to his divorce and child support case. He was taken to a Louisville jail after the Bourbon County Sheriff’s Office made the arrest during the filming of a Christmas movie.
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Matt Bevin is the former governor of Kentucky.
He was arrested on a movie set in Paris, Kentucky.
The arrest happened during the filming of a Christmas movie.
The Bourbon County Sheriff’s Office carried out the arrest.
The reason was an outstanding warrant tied to his divorce and child support case.
After the arrest, Bevin was booked into a jail in Louisville.
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The judge in Lindsay Clancy’s trial, where she faces charges of murdering her three children, has declared a mistrial. The judge denied the defense’s request for an emergency appeal to the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court, so the case ended without a verdict.
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Lindsay Clancy is accused of killing her three children.
The trial judge is William Sullivan.
Judge Sullivan declared a mistrial, meaning the trial did not reach a final decision.
The defense team requested an emergency appeal to a higher court.
The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court was asked to intervene but did not.
A mistrial means the legal process in this case stops temporarily and may start again later.
The trial took place in Massachusetts, USA.
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A chemical tank collapsed at a pulp mill in Longview, Washington, in May 2026, killing 11 workers. Inspections and records show the mill had many safety problems, poor maintenance, and previous violations for handling toxic chemicals. Investigations into the accident are still ongoing.
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The tank failure released a dangerous caustic liquid that can cause severe burns.
The plant had 54 environmental violation notices and fines totaling $41,500 since 2016.
The Department of Labor and Industries found over a dozen safety issues and fined nearly $7,000.
Over $2.4 million has been paid for workers’ compensation for 169 injuries since 2015, some related to chemical exposure.
A federal safety board said the company knew the tank was unsafe months before the accident but kept using it.
The plant has 530 employees and makes pulp for paper products.
The company is cooperating with regulators but has declined to comment on maintenance and safety records.
State inspectors planned to visit the plant weeks before the accident to review safety complaints.
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The trial of Lindsay Clancy, a Massachusetts mother accused of killing her three children in January 2023, ended in a mistrial. Clancy pleaded not guilty by reason of insanity, citing postpartum psychosis and mental health struggles. The case highlighted challenges around maternal mental healthcare in the US.
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Lindsay Clancy is accused of fatally strangling her three children aged 8 months to 5 years.
She pleaded not guilty by reason of insanity, pointing to postpartum psychosis.
Clancy’s ex-husband testified she expressed thoughts of harming the children but had no plan and showed no clear intention to hurt them.
She also showed suicidal thoughts before the killings and after allegedly tried to take her own life, resulting in paralysis.
A hospital chaplain said Clancy reported hearing a persistent male voice commanding her actions.
Family members described worsening paranoia, insomnia, and suicidal ideas leading up to the incident.
Text messages revealed Clancy's deteriorating mental state and pleas for help from her mother.
The mistrial means Clancy could face a new trial with a different jury in the future.
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