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The FBI is using artificial intelligence (AI) to find threats faster and catch criminals more quickly. Deputy Director Christopher Raia said AI helps sort through many tips, turning them into actions within hours or minutes, improving the agency’s response time.
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The FBI uses AI to identify threats from criminal groups and drug cartels more efficiently.
AI has shortened the time from receiving tips to field action from weeks to hours or minutes.
Violent crime rates in the U.S. have recently dropped to a 20-year low, including declines in murder, assault, rape, and robbery.
AI helps the FBI analyze large amounts of data that human analysts cannot process quickly.
The FBI works with other agencies through the Homeland Security Task Force to target gangs and cartels.
A man who threatened a preschool was caught quickly due to AI prioritizing the tip.
The FBI says it protects civil liberties and shares documents with Congress to ensure oversight.
Privacy advocates have raised concerns about data from license plate readers used by law enforcement.
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Texas Governor Greg Abbott is facing a close race against Democrat Gina Hinojosa in the 2026 election. Abbott’s recent decision to slow down data center projects in Texas, citing concerns about the state’s power supply, has become a key issue in the campaign.
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Texas Governor Greg Abbott, a Republican, is running for a fourth term in 2026.
Democrat Gina Hinojosa has narrowed the polling gap against Abbott in this traditionally Republican state.
Abbott previously promoted Texas as a major site for artificial intelligence (AI) data centers.
Recently, Abbott ordered an audit of data centers seeking to connect to Texas' power grid before allowing new projects to move forward.
The audit aims to address concerns about data centers straining the electricity supply.
Hinojosa and Texas Democrats criticize Abbott for changing his stance to gain voter support.
Public opinion shows low support (30%) for having data centers in local communities.
President Donald Trump supports data centers, saying they bring jobs and lower taxes, warning against opposing them.
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A jury in Massachusetts is struggling to reach a verdict in Lindsay Clancy’s trial, where she is charged with killing her three children. A judge refused to remove one juror who is not agreeing with others about the law on reasonable doubt, and the jury was told to keep trying to decide.
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Lindsay Clancy is on trial for three counts of first-degree murder for the deaths of her three children in January 2023.
Clancy admits to strangling her children but claims she was suffering from postpartum psychosis, a mental condition after childbirth that affects judgment.
The jury has been deliberating for about 35 hours but has not reached a unanimous decision.
The jury forewoman sent a note saying one juror refuses to follow instructions about reasonable doubt.
The defense asked to remove this juror, but the judge said no and allowed deliberations to continue.
The judge questioned jurors individually but did not take sides in the disagreement.
If the jury cannot decide, the judge may declare a mistrial, and prosecutors will decide whether to retry Clancy.
If convicted, Clancy faces life in prison without parole; if found not guilty due to mental illness, she could be sent to a psychiatric hospital.
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The Trump administration has warned that federal agencies might stop working with the Smithsonian Institution. This is because officials say the Smithsonian promotes certain political views in its exhibits about the United States.
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The Trump administration sent a warning letter to the Smithsonian leaders.
They accuse the Smithsonian of promoting "ideological activism," meaning pushing specific political ideas.
Federal agencies participate in programs and exhibits with the Smithsonian.
The administration says it may cut off this participation.
The Smithsonian is the world’s largest museum complex.
The dispute relates to how the Smithsonian presents U.S. history in its exhibits.
Interior Secretary delivered the letter on behalf of the administration.
This move is part of a broader ongoing disagreement about political balance in museums.
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Norah O'Donnell will return as a co-host of the TV show "CBS Mornings" starting Tuesday, September 8. She previously co-hosted the show from 2012 to 2019 and will join current hosts Gayle King and Nate Burleson.
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Norah O'Donnell is coming back to "CBS Mornings" as a co-host.
Her return date is Tuesday, September 8.
She worked on the show before, from 2012 to 2019.
She will join Gayle King and Nate Burleson as co-hosts.
"CBS Mornings" is a morning news television program.
This marks a return to a previous role for O'Donnell.
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President Donald Trump has increased his use of AI-generated videos, including posts that show fake military attacks on Iran. His team says these videos are meant as messages, but people are unsure if they should take them seriously.
Key Facts
President Trump has been sharing AI-created videos more often recently.
Some of these videos show fake military strikes on Iran’s infrastructure.
The videos are not real events but computer-made images and clips.
Trump’s team says the videos send a specific message.
Outside observers are uncertain whether the videos are serious warnings or just for attention.
The videos can confuse people about actual military situations.
This use of AI content is a new tactic in political communication.
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Vice President JD Vance spoke to the press about the situation with Iran, saying the United States is not at war. This came after President Donald Trump warned about the possibility of larger attacks on Iran.
Key Facts
Vice President JD Vance held a press briefing.
Vance said the conflict with Iran should not be called a war.
The briefing followed the recent departure of White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt.
President Donald Trump warned about bigger attacks on Iran.
Vance’s comments aimed to downplay concerns about escalating conflict.
The situation involves ongoing tensions between the U.S. and Iran.
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Two people died and several others were hurt during a shootout involving police officers in Minneapolis. The police also killed the suspected gunman during the incident.
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The shooting happened in Minneapolis on Wednesday.
Two people were killed in the incident.
Several others were wounded.
The police were involved in a shootout with a suspected gunman.
The suspected gunman was killed by the police.
The report was provided by Jonah Kaplan for CBS News.
The event is being covered as a critical law enforcement and public safety matter.
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A woman fatally shot a man outside a Walmart over a parking spot. Officials shared video footage to explain why they decided not to press charges against her.
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The shooting happened in a Walmart parking lot.
The man who was shot died from his injuries.
The woman involved was not charged with a crime.
The Broward County State Attorney released video footage after the incident.
The video shows events right after the shooting.
The release was meant to clarify the legal decision made.
The incident took place in Broward County.
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The Justice Department, under President Donald Trump’s administration, has asked the Supreme Court to decide on rules about mail-in voting. They want the court to support stricter rules for mail-in ballots.
Key Facts
The Justice Department is involved in a legal fight over mail-in voting rules.
They have asked the Supreme Court to step in and make a decision.
The request comes from President Donald Trump’s administration.
The goal is to have stricter rules for mail-in ballots.
Mail-in voting is a process that allows people to vote by sending their ballots through the mail.
The case is part of ongoing debates about election rules.
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In the trial of Lindsay Clancy, the defense lawyer said one juror is stopping the jury from reaching a unanimous decision. The jury is deciding if Clancy is guilty of killing her three young children. The jury foreperson said the holdout juror is not following the judge’s rules about "reasonable doubt."
Key Facts
Lindsay Clancy is on trial for the death of her three young children.
The jury has 12 members: nine women and three men.
The jury must decide if Clancy is criminally responsible for the killings.
A single juror disagrees with the others, preventing a unanimous verdict.
The jury foreperson sent a note to the judge explaining this situation.
The note said the holdout juror is not following instructions on "reasonable doubt," which means being sure beyond a reasonable question before convicting.
The defense lawyer brought up this issue during the trial.
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Maryland’s Supreme Court has decided that a redistricting amendment supported by Democrats must appear on the November ballot. This decision reverses earlier court rulings that blocked the amendment and could allow Democrats to redraw congressional districts in a way that might help them win more seats in future elections.
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Maryland voters will decide on a congressional redistricting amendment in the November election.
The Maryland Supreme Court overturned previous lower court decisions that prevented the amendment from going on the ballot.
The court asked for the ballot summary to be rewritten before final approval.
The amendment is supported by Democrats aiming to counter Republican redistricting efforts linked to President Donald Trump.
If passed, the amendment could let lawmakers redraw districts differently for elections after 2024, possibly affecting the 2028 elections.
The amendment would remove a 2022 court rule requiring districts to be compact and respect natural boundaries for congressional districts but keep those rules for state legislative districts.
This change may allow districts to cross features such as the Chesapeake Bay, impacting the district of Maryland’s only Republican representative, Andy Harris.
There was a legal dispute over missed deadlines for certifying the ballot question, but the Supreme Court ruled those deadlines did not apply to this constitutional amendment.
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President Donald Trump appointed Adam Telle as the acting Army secretary after Dan Driscoll resigned. Telle, previously the assistant secretary for civil works, will lead the Army during ongoing conflicts in the Middle East.
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Adam Telle replaced Dan Driscoll as acting Army secretary.
Driscoll resigned after 18 months in the role, without publicly explaining why.
Driscoll had reported tensions with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.
Telle was assistant secretary of the Army for civil works since August 2025.
Telle has 20 years of experience working with lawmakers and was a special assistant in Trump’s first term.
The U.S. Army is involved in conflict with Iran and has forces stationed in the Middle East.
The Army faces shortages in important missile defense systems like Patriot and THAAD.
Driscoll’s allies in the Army were removed during Hegseth’s tenure, and some see Hegseth as causing leadership problems.
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The U.S. Supreme Court allowed construction of a new ballroom for President Trump's White House to proceed. This decision was made despite a legal challenge from the National Trust for Historic Preservation.
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The Supreme Court ruled in favor of continuing the ballroom construction.
The construction project is part of President Donald Trump’s White House plans.
The National Trust for Historic Preservation filed a lawsuit to stop the construction.
The Trust argued the project could harm historic aspects of the White House.
The Supreme Court’s decision lets the building work go ahead for now.
Jessica Levinson, a CBS News legal expert, explained the ruling and its background.
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President Donald Trump plans to campaign with many Republican candidates in important states before the midterm elections. His goal is to help the Republican Party keep control of Congress.
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President Trump is actively campaigning for Republican candidates.
He will focus on battleground states, where elections are closely contested.
The campaigning happens ahead of the midterm elections in the United States.
The midterms will decide which party controls Congress.
President Trump's involvement aims to boost Republican chances in these key races.
CBS News reporter Zak Hudak covered this news.
The information was made available through CBS News platforms.
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President Donald Trump announced that Adam Telle will become the acting Secretary of the Army after Dan Driscoll resigned. Telle is currently the assistant secretary of the Army for Civil Works.
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President Trump made the announcement on Thursday evening.
Adam Telle was previously the assistant secretary of the Army for Civil Works.
Dan Driscoll resigned from his role as Army Secretary earlier this week.
President Trump described Telle as "a Great Patriot" respected by many.
Telle will serve as the acting Army Secretary until a permanent replacement is named.
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Stephen Moore, an economic adviser for President Trump, said he would give the U.S. economy a "B" grade. This is despite high gas prices over $4 per gallon and mortgage rates reaching new highs for 2026.
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Stephen Moore advised President Trump on economic matters.
He rated the current U.S. economy as a "B" grade.
Gas prices in the U.S. are above $4 per gallon.
Mortgage interest rates have reached new highs for loans issued in 2026.
The comments were made as the U.S. approaches the midterm elections.
Moore shared his views in an interview on CBS News' "The Takeout."
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The U.S. House of Representatives has canceled the last two weeks of its September session. This decision comes as the November midterm elections approach.
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The House started meeting in Washington, D.C., at the beginning of September.
The session, originally planned to last longer, will now end earlier than expected.
The cancellation covers the final two weeks of September.
The change occurs just before the midterm elections in November.
Midterms are important elections where voters choose members of Congress.
Political experts are analyzing the impact of this change on lawmakers and campaigns.
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The jury in the trial of Lindsay Clancy, who is accused of triple murder, has been discussing the case for six days without reaching a decision. CBS News provided updates and legal analysis on the ongoing deliberations.
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Lindsay Clancy is on trial for triple murder.
The jury has been deliberating for six days.
No verdict has been reached yet.
CBS News reporter Shanelle Kaul is covering the trial.
Legal expert Caroline Polisi is giving analysis on the case.
The trial is being closely followed by media and the public.
The case involves serious charges with significant legal consequences.
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Gloria Steinem, a well-known journalist and activist, died at age 92. She was a key figure in the women's rights movement in the United States for over 50 years, working to change ideas about gender and power.
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Gloria Steinem was 92 years old at the time of her death.
She was a journalist and activist known for her work on women's rights.
Steinem helped make women's equality a major topic in American life.
She was active in promoting gender equality for more than 50 years.
Steinem challenged long-standing beliefs about gender roles and power.
Her work helped bring the women's movement into the mainstream U.S. society.
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