The Department of Homeland Security has ended a temporary pause on border construction in the Big Bend region of Texas, allowing work to resume on one project, Big Bend 2. Officials are reviewing plans to reduce the size and impact of the Big Bend 4 project near Big Bend National Park, while conservation groups seek a court order to stop construction.
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The pause on border construction in the Big Bend area expired on September 30, 2024.
Construction on the Big Bend 2 project, which involves about 61 miles of border barrier in Presidio County, will resume.
The Big Bend 4 project plans to place 17 miles of steel vehicle barriers and improve patrol roads near Big Bend National Park.
Officials are considering scaling back Big Bend 4 after feedback from the National Park Service and others.
Conservation groups are asking a federal court for an order to stop construction on the projects.
Big Bend Ranch State Park will not have a border barrier built inside it as part of the Big Bend 4 project.
Local residents and conservationists are worried about the impact on the landscape, tourism, farming, and ranching.
The government plans more time for preparations before resuming work on Big Bend 4 if it is approved.
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The Supreme Court has agreed to review a Trump administration rule that stops some immigrants from having bond hearings. The Court will decide if immigrants already living in the U.S. have the right to a hearing to see if they can be released while they fight deportation.
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The Supreme Court will review a policy from President Trump’s administration.
The policy denies bond hearings to certain immigrants.
A bond hearing lets immigrants ask to be released from detention while their deportation case proceeds.
The issue involves immigrants who have been living in the U.S.
The case will affect how immigration detention is handled.
It is connected to the Trump administration’s strict immigration policies.
The Court’s decision could change the rights of detained immigrants.
The review is part of a larger government effort to restrict immigration.
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A judge in Washington, D.C., dismissed the federal case against former Olympian David Hearn, who was accused by the Trump administration of damaging the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. The judge ruled that the Department of Justice cannot try to charge Hearn again for this matter.
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David Hearn, a former Olympian, was accused of damaging the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool.
The Trump administration’s Department of Justice brought the case against Hearn.
Superior Court Judge Todd Edelman dismissed the case on Thursday.
The dismissal was “with prejudice,” meaning Hearn cannot be charged again for this issue.
The case was handled in Washington, D.C. courts.
The ruling ends the legal action against Hearn related to the Reflecting Pool damage.
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Tennessee Governor Bill Lee has paused all executions in the state for the rest of the year after death row inmate Christa Pike survived two attempts to execute her by lethal injection. Pike, sentenced for murder in 1996, was taken to the hospital following the failed execution, and the state plans an independent review of its execution process.
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Tennessee halted all executions in 2026 after two failed lethal injections on Christa Pike.
Pike was sentenced to death for a 1996 murder when she was 18 years old.
She would have been the first woman executed in Tennessee in over 200 years.
Officials used pentobarbital in the execution attempt, which did not work as planned.
Pike was taken to the hospital in unknown condition after surviving the attempts.
Governor Bill Lee ordered a third-party review to investigate what happened.
The Tennessee Department of Correction said they followed approved legal procedures.
This is the second failed execution attempt in Tennessee in 2026; another was stopped because staff couldn't find a vein.
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The U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to hear a case about a local law in Kentucky that stopped a Catholic church from building a religious shrine next to its property. The church, Missionaries of St. John the Baptist, asked the court to decide if the zoning rule was legal.
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The case involves a zoning law in Kentucky that banned a Catholic church from building a shrine next to its land.
The church involved is called Missionaries of St. John the Baptist and is located near Cincinnati.
The church wants to build a religious shrine but was blocked by local zoning rules.
The church challenged the zoning law’s legality in court.
The Supreme Court has agreed to review the dispute.
The Supreme Court’s decision will clarify if such zoning laws can limit religious buildings.
This case concerns the rights of religious groups versus local government rules on land use.
The Supreme Court’s ruling could affect how local laws treat religious property in the future.
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Some U.S. lawmakers are asking for an investigation into whether taxpayer money was wrongly used to pay for TV ads promoting President Donald Trump just before the midterm elections. The ads show images of Trump and praise him, but critics say they break the law and are really campaign ads paid for by the government.
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Two Democratic lawmakers, Jamie Raskin and George Whitesides, asked government agencies to investigate the ads.
The ads aired starting September 23 and showed Trump with positive messages, plus a UFC president’s praise and rally footage.
The ads included fine print saying they were paid for by the U.S. government.
Lawmakers say the ads might break laws banning taxpayer money for political propaganda or misuse of funds.
They argue the ads resemble Trump’s 2024 campaign ads and contain false claims about his achievements.
The White House calls the ads “educational” and “patriotic.”
President Trump said he would repay the government if the ads were found improper.
Some Republicans also raised concerns, while the FCC chair, appointed by Trump, said the ads were allowed.
Past administration ad spending has drawn scrutiny, such as a $200 million immigration ad campaign last year.
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A large sculpture called Mountains and Clouds by artist Alexander Calder in the Hart Senate Office Building is being restored. For the first time, the hanging part of the sculpture, known as a mobile, will be made to move again.
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The sculpture is located inside the Hart Senate Office Building.
It was created by artist Alexander Calder.
The sculpture combines two parts: a large stable form (the mountains) and a hanging mobile (the clouds).
The restoration is a major effort to preserve the artwork.
The mobile portion has not moved for many years.
The current restoration will make the mobile move again using modern technology.
This is the first time the mobile has been restored to its moving function.
The project aims to revive the original interactive experience of the sculpture for visitors and Senate staff.
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Liberal Democrat (Lib Dem) MPs have criticised their leader Sir Ed Davey for his strong defence of the pension triple lock, a rule that raises state pensions each year based on inflation, wages, or 2.5%, whichever is highest. Many Lib Dem MPs disagree with Davey’s view and support changes proposed by Labour’s Andy Burnham, which would adjust the triple lock to help fund social care.
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The pension triple lock guarantees state pensions increase yearly by inflation, wage growth, or 2.5%, whichever is highest.
Sir Ed Davey opposes removing the triple lock, saying it would push pensioners into poverty, especially younger people (millennials) in the future.
Labour’s Andy Burnham wants to remove the wage link after 2030 to raise money for social care reforms, promising to raise £15 billion a year by the 2030s.
Many Lib Dem MPs privately say they do not agree with Davey’s opposition to Burnham’s plan.
Lib Dem MP Tom Gordon called Davey’s defence “nonsense” and said millennials face poor financial futures.
Another Lib Dem MP, Vikki Slade, said most millennials doubt the state pension will exist when they retire.
A Lib Dem spokesperson said changes to the triple lock risk pushing today’s workers into poverty but called for more talks on social care funding.
Lib Dems face challenges as Labour under Burnham pushes policies overlapping with some Lib Dem priorities like social care, electoral reform, and European relations.
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CBS Mornings Deals offers viewers special discounts on various products to improve daily life. The segment encourages people to visit the CBS Deals website to access these offers, with CBS earning commissions from purchases made there.
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CBS Mornings features a segment called CBS Mornings Deals.
The deals include items aimed at enhancing everyday living.
Viewers are directed to cbsdeals.com to get the discounts.
CBS receives a commission on products bought through the site.
The segment is part of the CBS Mornings live programming.
The article includes mentions of various other news topics covered in the broadcast.
The focus of this article is the availability and promotion of exclusive discounts.
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President Trump said he would not promise to avoid demolishing the Kennedy Center, a performing arts building, during a legal dispute over its name and renovation. He gave this answer in an interview when asked if he would seek Congress's approval before demolishing the center.
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President Trump spoke about the future of the Kennedy Center, a famous performing arts venue.
There is a legal fight about the center’s name and plans to renovate it.
Trump was asked if he would promise not to demolish the Kennedy Center without Congress’s permission.
He did not make that promise in the interview.
The interview was published by Time magazine.
The Kennedy Center is important for the arts and shows in the U.S.
Congress has a role in decisions about federal buildings like the Kennedy Center.
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The article is about a father's reflections on raising daughters and the challenges men face in understanding the female experience. The author discusses how his relationship with his daughters changes as they grow older and highlights the differences in communication and roles between fathers and mothers.
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The author is a father of two daughters and feels grateful for having them.
He finds it difficult to fully understand the experience of being female.
As his daughters grow up, his role becomes less clear, and his wife handles many sensitive topics like puberty.
He notices the close bond and communication between mother and daughters on issues he doesn't often participate in.
The author feels excluded from conversations about womanhood and finds it challenging to support his wife, such as during her hysterectomy.
He reflects on societal expectations for men to understand women but also the natural limits on this understanding.
The article raises questions about gender roles and identity in families and society.
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A new government program in England and Wales has started releasing hundreds of prisoners early to prevent prisons from becoming too full. These prisoners will be monitored with electronic tags, but there are concerns about whether the system can keep communities safe and if there are enough resources for supervision.
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Around 700 prisoners have been released early, with about 4,500 planned to be freed between October 2026 and June 2027.
The early release scheme focuses on prisoners with shorter sentences, while those with very long or indeterminate sentences are excluded.
Electronic tagging and other monitoring methods will be used to track released prisoners.
Prisons in England and Wales are nearly full, with a 98.2% occupancy rate as of October 2026.
The program was introduced to manage overcrowding after earlier releases under a previous government freed over 10,000 prisoners.
Some crimes, like manslaughter and child-related offenses, were removed from eligibility after a government review.
Victims' groups have expressed worry that early release may put victims at risk.
Officials acknowledge challenges in ensuring effective monitoring and safety after release.
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Hannah Pritchett was stabbed by her boss Luisa Santos in 2022, who was convicted and sentenced to 10 years in prison. Santos was released early in January 2026 under a scheme for foreign nationals, but Pritchett only found out five months later due to an administrative error.
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Hannah Pritchett was stabbed by her boss, Luisa Santos, during a waitressing shift in May 2022.
Santos was convicted of attempted murder and sentenced to 10 years in prison in October 2022.
Santos was released early in January 2026 under the Early Removal Scheme, which allows some foreign national prisoners to leave early for deportation purposes.
Pritchett was not informed about Santos’s early release until five months later because of an administrative mistake.
The Ministry of Justice said they aim to notify victims as soon as possible but acknowledged the error.
Santos was deported after serving three years and eight months in prison and is banned from returning to the UK.
Pritchett expressed that victims should be a priority in decisions about offender releases.
The early release scheme is being expanded to reduce overcrowding in UK prisons.
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Rep. Derrick Van Orden, a Republican from Wisconsin, received a legal warning from his Democratic opponent, Rebecca Cooke. The letter demands he stop using AI-generated deepfake ads that portray Cooke in a false and damaging way in their campaign.
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Derrick Van Orden is a Republican congressman from Wisconsin.
Rebecca Cooke is his Democratic opponent in the election.
Van Orden aired campaign ads created using AI deepfake technology.
The deepfake ads falsely represent Cooke.
Cooke sent Van Orden a cease-and-desist letter to stop the ads.
The letter refers to Wisconsin’s defamation laws, which protect against false and harmful statements.
Cooke says the ads are inappropriate for someone in public office.
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A man named Christopher Paul, charged with raping two 13-year-old girls in the mid-2000s, is still on the ballot to become police chief in a Louisiana town. His opponent dropped out after being told he could not continue the race while keeping his civilian job as a security officer.
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Christopher Paul, 48, was arrested and charged with two counts of second-degree rape involving two girls aged 13.
The alleged crimes happened between 2005 and 2006, and Paul was arrested in September 2026.
Paul remains on the ballot for police chief despite the charges and being out on bond.
The town’s mayor said that charges are only allegations and Paul is presumed innocent until proven guilty.
Neither the mayor’s office nor the town council can remove candidates from the ballot.
Zachary LaCaze, Paul’s opponent, dropped out of the race after being told he could not run while keeping his civilian security job.
LaCaze stepped down because he needed to maintain his full-time job to support his family.
The situation has caused concern among the community, with officials promising transparency.
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Zach Watson, who calls himself a "recovering man child" and works as a mental load coach, shared advice on CBS Mornings about how men can take on more mental responsibilities at home. He talked about ways for men to better handle the everyday mental tasks that come with parenting and household work.
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Zach Watson is a mental load coach focused on helping men.
He appeared on CBS Mornings to give tips about managing mental load at home.
Mental load means the invisible planning, organizing, and remembering tasks around the house and family.
Watson describes himself as a "recovering man child," highlighting his personal growth.
His advice aims to encourage men to share more of the mental tasks related to parenting.
The segment was part of a broader CBS Mornings show covering various news stories.
The goal is to improve family balance and reduce stress by involving men more in mental labor.
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A federal appeals court decided that President Trump’s name cannot be carved into the U.S. Institute of Peace building at this time. The court is reviewing a lawsuit from former board members who oppose the administration’s control of the institute but has allowed the takeover to continue during the case.
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The court ruling occurred on a Wednesday night.
The issue involves the U.S. Institute of Peace building.
President Trump’s name was planned to be carved into the building.
Former board members of the institute sued to stop the administration’s takeover.
The appeals court is still considering the lawsuit.
The administration takeover of the institute is allowed to proceed for now.
The court has temporarily blocked the name carving as part of the case.
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Conservative commentator Scott Jennings criticized Texas Senate candidate Ken Paxton for his remarks about the Republican midterm convention in Dallas. Jennings said Paxton should avoid making public comments that might hurt his chances, especially since he needs support from President Donald Trump and Trump’s voters.
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Scott Jennings is a conservative political commentator.
Ken Paxton is running for the U.S. Senate in Texas as a Republican.
Paxton made comments about the Republican midterm convention in Dallas.
Jennings advised Paxton to keep his opinions to himself.
Jennings emphasized Paxton’s need for support from President Trump and Trump’s voters to win.
The Republican midterm convention is a key event for the party’s campaign efforts.
Paxton is considered to have a strong chance to win the Senate seat.
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A judge has fully dismissed the criminal case against David Hearn, who was accused of damaging the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. The case was dropped after federal prosecutors found the damage was caused by faulty installation, not vandalism.
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David Hearn, a former Olympian, was charged with damaging the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool in Washington, D.C.
Federal prosecutors dropped the case after determining the damage was due to installation problems, not intentional harm.
Judge Todd Edelman formally dismissed the case with prejudice, meaning it cannot be reopened.
The judge noted the government realized its prosecution lacked merit within a month.
The judge expressed concern about the possibility of politically motivated prosecution.
David Hearn said he felt "targeted" during his arrest in June.
The White House was contacted for comment but did not respond before publication.
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Charles Johnathen Harris, a former California firefighter, was charged with possessing illegal child abuse images. After allegedly drowning in a boating accident in 2023, the FBI now suspects he may have faked his death to avoid prosecution and has added him to its Most Wanted list.
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Harris worked for Alameda County Fire Department before federal charges.
He was charged in March 2023 with one count of possession of child sexual abuse material.
Harris surrendered to authorities but was released on bond with internet restrictions.
He reportedly drowned in a boating accident on April 4, 2023, before a court date.
The FBI issued an arrest warrant for failing to appear in court.
Investigators now believe his death might have been staged.
Harris is now 46, described as 5'10", 220 pounds, with red hair and blue eyes.
The FBI asks for public help to find Harris using multiple contact options.
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