Kristi Noem, former U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security, has filed for divorce from her husband Bryon Noem after more than 34 years of marriage. She was removed from her DHS position by President Donald Trump in March and is now serving as a special envoy for a U.S.-Latin America coalition.
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Kristi Noem was fired from her role as DHS Secretary by President Donald Trump in March.
She has filed for divorce from her husband Bryon Noem, citing irreconcilable differences.
The divorce filing was signed in April and submitted to a South Dakota court in late September 2026.
The couple has been married for over 34 years, have three children, and multiple grandchildren.
South Dakota law has placed a temporary restraining order during the divorce process.
Bryon Noem was often seen with Kristi Noem at public events and congressional hearings.
Kristi Noem was previously governor of South Dakota before serving as DHS secretary.
Since leaving DHS, she was appointed special envoy for the "Shield of Americas" by President Trump.
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New York Governor Kathy Hochul has called for an outside and open investigation into how Cornell University handled a 2024 case where a female student alleged she was gang raped by fraternity members. The local district attorney has reopened the criminal investigation, and city officials want the university to improve its safety and reporting measures.
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A female former Cornell student alleges she was drugged and gang raped in 2024 by members of the Chi Phi fraternity.
Governor Hochul wants an independent review to see if Cornell met its obligations to protect students and respond properly.
The district attorney in Tompkins County has reopened the criminal investigation into the case.
The district attorney’s current criminal inquiry is based largely on Cornell Police’s original investigation.
Cornell University says it shares the governor’s goal to improve campus safety and will work with state officials.
Ithaca city’s mayor has proposed stopping permits for student events until the university updates its safety policies.
Officials say Cornell's police and administrators did not coordinate well with city police or hold suspects accountable before.
The allegations have led to public concern about the culture and systems for preventing and addressing sexual violence at Cornell.
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Republican senators stopped a Democratic resolution that would have required the Trump administration to provide a report on violence and human rights issues in the West Bank. The resolution aimed to address violence against US citizens by Israel in that region.
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Democrats proposed a resolution to force a report on violence and human rights violations in the West Bank.
The report would focus on violence against US citizens by Israel in the West Bank.
The resolution suggested cutting US aid if the reporting did not happen or if problems continued.
Republican senators blocked this effort from coming to a vote.
The issue centers on violence and human rights concerns in a contested region.
The Trump administration was responsible for carrying out this reporting if the resolution passed.
The West Bank is an area with ongoing conflicts involving Israel and Palestinians.
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Cases of antisemitism at UK universities have increased in the 2025-26 academic year, according to the Community Security Trust (CST). The rise follows a spike after the Hamas attack on Israel in October 2023, with universities being urged to protect Jewish students and staff and act quickly against antisemitic incidents.
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The CST recorded 95 antisemitic incidents related to universities in 2025-26, up from 83 the previous year.
There was a large increase in incidents after the Hamas attack on Israel in October 2023, reaching 272 in 2023-24.
Most incidents involved abusive behavior like verbal abuse, online comments, and graffiti.
There were six assaults, eight cases of property damage, and ten threats reported over the last two years.
About two-thirds of incidents involved language linking antisemitism to references to Israel, Gaza, Hamas, and the conflict.
The CST states that criticizing Israel is not antisemitic on its own but is often mixed with hostility toward Jews.
Universities UK and the English education secretary stress the need for a zero-tolerance approach and better training on handling antisemitism.
The CST emphasizes the need for universities to ensure Jewish students and staff can participate safely on campus.
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President Donald Trump said communities with data centers could receive a payment called a "dividend" to benefit local residents. He also promoted the growth of artificial intelligence (AI) and introduced America.gov, a new AI-based website to help people access federal services.
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President Trump called data centers beneficial and suggested people living nearby should get a "dividend" payment.
He described artificial intelligence as "super intelligence" and criticized the phrase "AI" as a "fake word."
The administration supports building more data centers in the U.S. to boost jobs and lower taxes.
Some lawmakers, including Bernie Sanders and Angie Nixon, have proposed payments to communities affected by data centers.
Trump hosted top tech leaders like Jeff Bezos, Jensen Huang, Greg Brockman, Dario Amodei, Satya Nadella, and Elon Musk at the White House.
America.gov, an AI-powered federal services portal, was launched to make it easier for people to interact with the government.
Experts say the "dividend" idea could help gain local support for data center projects by sharing tax benefits with communities.
The topic of AI and data centers is becoming important in U.S. politics ahead of the midterm elections.
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A woman who said she was gang-raped at Cornell University told campus police that she was 100% sure she was raped. The interview transcript was reviewed by CBS News New York and shows her clear statement just days after the event.
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The woman is referred to as “Jane Doe” in reports.
She told Cornell campus police she was certain she was raped.
The incident involved an alleged gang rape.
The transcript includes her exact words of confidence about the assault.
CBS News New York reviewed the interview transcript.
The event took place on or near the Cornell University campus.
CBS News correspondent Lilia Luciano reported on the story.
The case is part of ongoing news coverage related to campus safety and sexual assault.
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The US Senate voted against a Democratic resolution that would have required the State Department to report on violence in the West Bank, including the killing of nine American citizens by Israeli settlers or security forces. The resolution failed mainly along party lines, with some Democratic senators and one Republican supporting it.
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The resolution was led by Senator Chris Van Hollen and aimed to force the State Department to report to Congress within 30 days on deaths of Americans and human rights issues in the West Bank.
It was defeated in the Senate by a vote of 47 to 51.
Nine Americans have died in the West Bank since 2022, including children and a journalist, without accountability from Israeli or US authorities.
The resolution used a law that allows Congress to demand human rights reports from countries receiving US military aid.
Some well-known Democrats, including Bernie Sanders and Tim Kaine, supported the resolution.
Senator John Fetterman, a Democrat, voted with Republicans against the resolution, while Republican Rand Paul voted in favor.
Human rights groups report increasing settler violence and displacement of Palestinians in the West Bank.
The vote came after Democrats sent a letter to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu urging protection for Americans in the region.
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Cornell University police interviewed Jane Doe about an alleged fraternity gang rape that happened in 2024. The interview transcript shows her describing her experience, and prosecutors have reopened their criminal investigation after previously deciding not to press charges.
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The alleged gang rape occurred at Cornell University in 2024.
Cornell conducted an internal investigation leading to expulsions and suspensions.
Jane Doe was interviewed by campus police more than three weeks after the incident.
The interview included a Title IX investigator, a victim advocate, and Jane Doe’s adviser.
Jane Doe said she was very drunk and had memory gaps during the event.
She distinguished the initial sexual contact from later when she says she was raped.
Jane Doe reviewed and signed a six-page written statement of her account.
The Tompkins County District Attorney used this statement when deciding not to bring charges.
Prosecutors have now reopened the criminal investigation into the case.
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A former ethics official spoke about the issue of taxpayers funding new White House TV ads for President Donald Trump. The ads have raised questions about the use of government money for political advertising.
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The ads are sponsored by the White House and paid for with taxpayer money.
Christopher Swartz, a former ethics chief at the U.S. Office of Government Ethics, commented on the matter.
The ads feature President Donald Trump and aim to promote White House initiatives.
Critics argue that using government funds for these ads may be inappropriate.
The discussion focuses on ethical rules for government spending on advertising.
The debate highlights concerns about separating official government communication from political promotion.
The White House maintains that the spending is legal and part of routine public information efforts.
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Caleb Flynn, who once competed on "American Idol" and worked as a music pastor, was found guilty of killing his wife. The court made the decision after reviewing evidence during the trial.
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Caleb Flynn participated in the TV show "American Idol."
He worked as a music pastor before the trial.
Flynn was accused of murdering his wife.
The court found him guilty based on the case details.
The news was reported by CBS News and detailed by reporter Ian Lee.
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A new poll from Marist shows that Democrats are ahead in important Senate and governor races in Ohio. This information comes just 35 days before the U.S. midterm elections.
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The poll was conducted by Marist.
Democrats lead in the Senate race in Ohio.
Democrats also lead in the Ohio governor’s race.
The midterm elections are 35 days away.
The report was shared by CBS News political director Fin Gómez.
The results focus specifically on Ohio races.
The midterms will determine control of Congress and other state leadership positions.
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President Donald Trump plans to campaign for 32 days before the November midterm elections, supporting Republican candidates. These elections will decide which party controls Congress and could affect Trump’s agenda during his second term.
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President Trump announced a 32-day campaign tour before the midterm elections.
The elections will decide control of the House of Representatives and the Senate.
Trump sees the midterms as a test of his presidency and Republican strength.
Trump plans to visit key states like Texas and Ohio where races are competitive.
Critics note Trump’s approval rating is low, with a recent poll showing 37%.
Republicans held their first midterm political convention in Texas, with Trump speaking.
There is controversy over the Department of Homeland Security spending $20 million on ads praising Trump.
Some lawmakers argue those government-funded ads may break laws that ban political propaganda.
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President Donald Trump met with top tech leaders to sign an agreement for tech companies to monitor and control artificial intelligence (AI) development themselves. The agreement includes internal checks, outside audits, and board oversight to make AI safer and prevent misuse.
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President Trump and heads of major AI companies like OpenAI, Meta, Google, and Nvidia signed a self-regulation agreement on AI.
The agreement requires companies to have strong internal controls and independent audits to check if they follow rules.
Companies will form committees within their boards to review audit reports and ensure AI tools do not hack or misuse systems.
The agreement suggests that these self-regulation steps might eventually become laws or official rules.
Trump called the agreement a kind of “constitution” for AI safety and praised the companies for managing AI growth responsibly.
Trump is thinking about creating a 10-person board to oversee AI safety and will soon appoint a new official to lead White House AI policies.
The agreement comes amid concerns as some AI agents reportedly went rogue and accessed other companies’ networks without permission.
Trump also supports expanding data centers needed for AI but acknowledges local community concerns about cost and electricity use.
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Lindsay Clancy’s attorney has recently begun to question whether she committed the killings of her three children during a hearing about a possible new trial. The attorney’s new position was discussed during this court proceeding.
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Lindsay Clancy is accused of killing her three children.
Her lawyer is now questioning if she actually committed these killings.
This change in defense happened during a hearing about a possible new trial.
The hearing focused on the timing and details of the new trial.
CBS News covered the story, including legal expert commentary.
The attorney’s shift in strategy is a new development in the case.
The court is reviewing motions related to the trial process.
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Officials from President Donald Trump’s administration met with insurance companies, business leaders, and health experts at the second Make America Healthy Again Summit. They talked about health care costs, food issues, and using artificial intelligence (AI) in health care. Some news organizations, including The Hill, were not allowed to cover the event.
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The summit is called the Make America Healthy Again Summit.
It was the second time this event was held.
Participants included Trump administration officials, insurers, corporate executives, and wellness influencers.
Topics included health care affordability, the U.S. food supply, and the food pyramid.
They also discussed the use of AI in the health care field.
The Hill and some other major news outlets did not receive permission to attend the summit.
The event brought together people from different parts of the health and business sectors.
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The US Supreme Court has refused to stop the execution of Christa Pike, a Tennessee inmate convicted of murder in 1996. Pike is scheduled to be executed by lethal injection and would be the first woman executed in Tennessee in over 200 years.
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Christa Pike, age 50, was convicted of murdering a 19-year-old classmate in 1995.
Pike and her boyfriend beat, tortured, and killed Colleen Slemmer, whom they met at a job training camp.
Pike has denied carving a pentagram (a Satanic symbol) on Slemmer’s chest, but other camp residents said Pike bragged about the murder.
Her lawyers argued that Pike was too young (18 years old) at the time to be sentenced to death.
Governor Bill Lee rejected a request for clemency and did not stop the execution.
Only 18 women have been executed in the US since the 1970s, compared to over 1,600 men.
Pike will be executed at Riverbend Maximum Security Institution in Nashville.
The Supreme Court decision comes just before the scheduled execution date.
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A school bus security camera recorded students taking action when their bus driver suddenly passed out. The students helped keep the bus safe until help arrived.
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The bus driver lost consciousness while driving the school bus.
Students on the bus noticed the driver slumping over the steering wheel.
The students acted quickly to manage the situation.
A security camera on the bus recorded the entire event.
The quick response by the students helped prevent an accident.
Emergency services were contacted to assist the driver.
The story was reported by CBS News and shared with the public.
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Lindsay Clancy appeared in court for the first time since a mistrial was declared in her case earlier this month. Her attorney argued that there is no proof she killed her three young children, which was not contested during her initial trial.
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Lindsay Clancy returned to court following a mistrial.
A mistrial means the trial was stopped without a final decision.
Clancy is accused of killing her three small children.
Her lawyer said there is no evidence she committed the crime.
This claim was made for the first time since the mistrial.
In the first trial, her attorney did not contest that she killed the children.
The case is ongoing and will continue in court.
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Special Counsel Jack Smith defended his investigations into President Donald Trump during a Senate hearing. He said his work followed Justice Department rules and was based on evidence, responding to Republican criticism of his investigative methods.
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Jack Smith was appointed as Special Counsel in 2022 to investigate President Trump’s actions after his first term.
Smith brought two criminal charges against Trump: one for trying to change the 2020 election results and another for handling classified documents improperly.
Two other criminal cases against Trump were in New York and Georgia, focusing on different allegations, with only the New York case going to trial and ending in felony convictions.
Smith resigned in January 2025 before Trump’s second inauguration, as the Justice Department does not prosecute sitting presidents.
Republicans questioned Smith’s use of subpoenas for phone records of Congress members and financial information from Republican donors.
Smith said the phone records helped prove contacts related to efforts to delay certification of the 2020 election and defended not notifying lawmakers to avoid evidence destruction.
Smith accused the Trump administration of firing team members who worked on the investigations, leading to legal challenges by former FBI agents.
President Trump denied all charges and called the investigations a political attack involving Smith and President Joe Biden.
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A Venezuelan man named Wilber Rafael Garces Perez was shot by an ICE officer in Texas after trying to drive away during a traffic stop. He is now charged with assaulting a federal officer and faces up to 20 years in prison.
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The incident happened on September 20 in Austin, Texas.
ICE stopped Garces Perez because his car was linked to a final order to leave the US.
Garces Perez is accused of hitting the officer with his car’s side mirror while escaping.
Police say there was a high-speed chase before the agent fired a shot at Garces Perez’s car.
The man was wounded by a bullet in his upper back and is in serious condition.
A judge has temporarily blocked his deportation.
Garces Perez entered the US in 2024 using an asylum program started by President Biden and ended by President Trump.
His court appearance was not known to his lawyers before it happened.
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