Firefighters exposed to wildfire smoke have tried using glutathione, a natural antioxidant, to reduce health problems like cough and fatigue. However, the largest firefighters’ union in the US has warned that glutathione’s safety and effectiveness are not proven, and there are concerns about contamination in some supplies.
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Firefighters inhale toxic smoke during wildfires, which increases their risk of illnesses, including cancer.
Glutathione is a substance naturally made by the body and used by some firefighters after exposure to smoke.
Firefighters report feeling better after glutathione treatment, but no large scientific studies confirm its benefits or safety.
The International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF) warns about potential risks, including contaminated glutathione products.
IAFF is concerned about how glutathione has been promoted to firefighters without enough evidence.
Some firefighters reported feeling worse after taking glutathione, with explanations given that symptoms were due to metals leaving the body.
The rise in glutathione use began in 2017 after naturopath groups started offering it at wildfire sites.
The group offering glutathione said it agrees more testing is needed and wants to help prove its effect.
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A man has been arrested and will be charged with homicide in the death of Tasia Fortune, a 29-year-old Black woman found hanging from a tree in Jackson, Mississippi. Police say the investigation is ongoing, and more arrests are expected.
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Tasia Fortune, a mother of four, was found dead on August 3, 2026, hanging from a tree behind a vacant home in Jackson, Mississippi.
The medical examiner ruled her death a homicide one month after the autopsy.
Police arrested a suspect who had an association with Fortune but did not share further details.
Additional arrests are expected as the investigation continues.
Police emphasize that public statements about the case are based on evidence and facts.
The case has raised public questions, considering Mississippi's history, and police are taking community concerns seriously.
Fortune’s body was found in various stages of decomposition.
Police obtained two search warrants and an arrest warrant before detaining the suspect.
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The Lindsay Clancy murder trial ended in a mistrial with an 11-1 jury split favoring not finding her criminally responsible. Legal experts say the defense might use the jury's public comments and the vote outcome to negotiate a plea deal, while prosecutors consider whether to retry the case.
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The jury in Lindsay Clancy’s murder trial was split 11 to 1, with most jurors leaning toward acquittal.
This split led to a mistrial, meaning no verdict was reached.
Some jurors have spoken publicly about disagreements during deliberations.
Experts say the defense could use these public comments as leverage in plea talks.
Prosecutors face a tough decision about retrying the case with uncertain chances of success.
A second jury trial could have a different result, but the original vote weighs heavily on decisions.
Retrials may involve traumatic testimony from witnesses who already shared their accounts.
Legal experts emphasize the rare situation where most jurors reject the prosecution’s case despite strong evidence presented.
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On September 11, 2001, Gen. Dan Caine and his fighter squadron quickly responded to the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon. They were ordered to defend Washington, D.C., and prepared to intercept hijacked planes, but thanks to passengers fighting back on United Flight 93, the squadron did not have to shoot down any aircraft.
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Gen. Dan Caine was chief of Weapons and Tactics for the 121st Fighter Squadron at Andrews Air Force Base on 9/11.
Caine and his team first learned of the attacks when a plane hit the North Tower, then watched live as the second plane hit the South Tower.
They received emergency orders from the White House to scramble fighters to defend Washington, D.C.
The rules allowed the pilots to shoot down any unauthorized aircraft in D.C. airspace.
Some pilots, including Lt. Col. Mark Sasseville and Heather Penney, were prepared to ram hijacked planes if needed.
United Flight 93 crashed in Pennsylvania after passengers fought hijackers, preventing an attack on Washington, D.C.
Caine praised the bravery of both the passengers and first responders who rushed into danger.
The events of 9/11 deeply affected Caine and shaped his understanding of military service.
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A 65-year-old woman in California, Vicky Kyung Mi Kim, was arrested for allegedly killing her husband with a flagpole. She has a history of domestic violence charges related to the same husband, and her bail is set at $10 million.
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The incident happened on September 4 in a luxury condo community called The Enclave in Palm Desert, California.
Sheriff deputies found the husband with serious injuries and he was declared dead at the scene.
Vicky Kim was arrested on suspicion of murder and charged accordingly.
Kim had previous domestic violence charges, including pleading guilty to misdemeanor battery and injury to a spouse.
She violated a protective order related to past abuse cases involving her husband.
The couple reportedly had past arguments about money and alleged infidelity.
The prosecutor’s office tried to charge Kim with a felony and get protective orders, but a judge reduced her charges to misdemeanors and lifted protective orders.
The judge handling Kim’s past cases was not available for comment.
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Friday marks 25 years since the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks that killed nearly 3,000 people. Survivors, emergency responders, and families of victims shared their memories and talked about how the attacks have affected their lives.
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The 9/11 attacks happened on September 11, 2001.
Almost 3,000 people died in the attacks.
Survivors are people who lived through the attacks.
Responders are the emergency workers who helped during and after the attacks.
Families of victims lost loved ones in the attacks.
The 25th anniversary is a time to remember and reflect on the events.
Many people are still affected emotionally and physically after 25 years.
CBS News spoke with these groups to share their stories.
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A federal jury in Los Angeles found rapper Lil Durk not guilty of all charges in a murder-for-hire case. He was accused of planning to kill another rapper but was acquitted, while two co-defendants were convicted of stalking-related charges.
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Lil Durk, a Chicago rapper, was charged with murder, stalking, and conspiracy in a murder-for-hire case.
The target was Atlanta rapper Quando Rondo, linked to a 2022 shooting that killed Rondo’s cousin.
Prosecutors said the plot was revenge for the killing of OTF rapper King Von.
Durk allegedly offered money to anyone who killed Quando Rondo.
Two co-defendants, Deandre Wilson and David Lindsey, were convicted of stalking but not murder-for-hire.
Others involved pleaded guilty and testified against Durk and his associates.
Lil Durk won a 2024 Grammy Award and has been nominated multiple times.
If convicted, Durk could have faced life in prison.
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Rep. Don Bacon from Nebraska said he is thinking about running for president in 2028. He is preparing to leave Congress next year and has shown interest in a White House run before.
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Don Bacon is a Republican representative from Nebraska.
He plans to leave Congress in 2025.
Bacon said he would "love" to run for president in the 2028 election.
He has talked about running for president before.
His full interview about this topic will be released on Saturday.
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America marked the 25th anniversary of the September 11, 2001 attacks with ceremonies and reflections in New York City and other locations. President Donald Trump attended an event at the Pentagon to honor the day.
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The 25th anniversary of 9/11 was observed on September 11, 2026.
ABC News featured a tribute including drone displays lighting up the New York City skyline to resemble the Twin Towers.
Families of 9/11 victims gathered for ceremonies at Ground Zero and other memorial sites.
President Donald Trump attended a ceremony at the Pentagon to commemorate the attacks.
Some 9/11 families called on President Trump to hold Saudi Arabia accountable for its alleged role in the attacks.
Former U.S. presidents also attended the ceremonies in New York City.
Reports included personal stories from survivors, rescuers, and journalists who covered the events.
Discussions were held about the ongoing health impacts and security measures related to 9/11.
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Police in Jackson, Mississippi, have arrested Jacques Ratliff in connection with the death of Tasia Fortune, a 29-year-old Black woman found hanging from a tree. The state medical examiner ruled her death a homicide, and the investigation is ongoing with possible further arrests.
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Tasia Fortune, a 29-year-old Black woman and mother of four, was found hanging from a tree behind a vacant house in Jackson, Mississippi.
The state medical examiner ruled her death a homicide on Thursday.
Police arrested 51-year-old Jacques Ratliff after securing search and arrest warrants.
Ratliff is known to the victim, but police have not disclosed a motive.
The case has drawn national attention because of Mississippi’s history with racist violence and lynchings.
Police are continuing the investigation and said more arrests may happen.
Fortune’s mother expressed shock and sadness but thanked police for the arrest.
This killing follows recent similar deaths of two other people found hanging in Mississippi within the last year.
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Nashville officials from both the Republican-led state government and the Democrat-led city government agree on renaming Nashville International Airport after Dolly Parton. The plan has strong public support and is moving forward despite ongoing disputes over control of the airport.
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The state government of Tennessee is mostly Republican, and the Nashville city government is mostly Democratic.
Both sides want to rename the Nashville airport in honor of Dolly Parton, a beloved Tennessee singer and actress.
Dolly Parton passed away two weeks ago, which increased support for the renaming.
A petition to rename the airport gathered over 175,000 signatures.
The airport's name change process was approved unanimously by the state-controlled airport board.
There are two airport authorities, one run by the state and one by the city, causing a dispute over control.
Both airport boards will vote in favor of the renaming, which will require about a year or more to complete.
The change includes working with Dolly Parton’s estate on how to share profits from related merchandise.
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President Donald Trump announced a ban on imports of certain Canadian products. The ban covers most Canadian alcohol, some dairy items, and motorcycles entering the United States.
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The U.S. is banning some products imported from Canada.
Most Canadian alcohol will no longer be allowed into the U.S. market.
Certain dairy products from Canada are also included in the ban.
Motorcycles made in Canada are part of the import restrictions.
President Donald Trump made the announcement about the ban.
The ban affects trade between the U.S. and Canada.
CBS News reported on the developments with Megan Cerullo providing details.
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The FBI has issued a warning about possible attacks during the 25th anniversary of 9/11 remembrance events. They say some terrorist groups are encouraging attacks on American soil, which could target commemorations.
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The FBI is concerned about the safety of 9/11 remembrance ceremonies.
Terrorist groups have called for new attacks inside the United States.
The warning comes 25 years after the original 9/11 attacks in 2001.
Authorities are increasing security measures around anniversary events.
The FBI wants the public to be alert but not alarmed during this time.
The focus is on preventing any threats that could disrupt the memorial activities.
This alert highlights ongoing risks despite many years since 9/11.
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Ceremonies took place across the United States on the 25th anniversary of the September 11, 2001 attacks. President Donald Trump gave a speech at the Pentagon, where he discussed and defended the ongoing war with Iran.
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Nearly 3,000 people were killed in the 9/11 attacks in 2001.
The 25th anniversary of 9/11 was marked by ceremonies nationwide.
President Donald Trump spoke at the Pentagon during the remembrance events.
In his speech, President Trump addressed the war involving Iran.
The events served to honor the victims of the attacks.
The 9/11 attacks targeted the World Trade Center, the Pentagon, and involved a plane crash in Pennsylvania.
The remembrance ceremonies included moments of silence and speeches.
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Reform UK received a record £36 million donation from British cryptocurrency billionaire Ben Delo. The donation is the largest single gift to a UK political party and is intended to support the party until 2029, ahead of possible changes to donation rules.
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Ben Delo, a British crypto billionaire, donated £36 million to Reform UK.
This is the biggest single donation ever given to a UK political party.
Delo plans to give £1 million per month until a possible general election in 2029 but gave all the money upfront.
Nigel Farage, Reform UK leader, expressed gratitude for the gift.
Reform UK is under police investigation over alleged foreign funding law breaches, which it denies.
Farage is also being investigated for not declaring a £5 million gift from a Thailand-based crypto investor.
There are currently no limits on how much UK-based donors can give, but some limits exist for British citizens living abroad.
Last year, President Donald Trump pardoned Ben Delo over a US Bank Secrecy Act violation.
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Ohio Republican Senator Jon Husted fired his political director, Stephen Woytek, after discovering Woytek used a photo of Nazi soldiers as his Facebook profile picture and showed ties to groups portraying Nazi military units. Woytek apologized, saying he rejects Nazi ideology and participates in historical reenactments to educate people.
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Stephen Woytek was appointed political director for Senator Jon Husted last month.
Woytek’s Facebook profile showed he followed a group that reenacts the 1st SS Panzer division, a Nazi military unit.
The reenactment group claims it is non-political and disavows the persecution that happened during World War II.
Woytek’s Spotify playlist praised Rhodesia, a former white-minority ruled country now known as Zimbabwe.
Senator Husted ended his relationship with Woytek after learning about the social media posts.
Woytek said he regrets his online posts and rejects racist and antisemitic ideas associated with Nazi Germany.
Photos from 2018 show Woytek wearing an SS uniform at a Nazi-themed event when he was 16.
Similar controversies have affected other young Republicans’ campaigns with online activity linked to racist or extremist groups.
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President Donald Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth connected the war with Iran to the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks during speeches at the Pentagon. They suggested a relationship between the events but did not provide new evidence.
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President Trump and Defense Secretary Hegseth spoke at the Pentagon.
They linked the Iran war to the 9/11 attacks from 2001.
The connection was made during official remarks.
No new evidence or detailed explanation was presented linking Iran to 9/11.
The speeches framed the Iran conflict as part of the broader fight against terrorism.
This topic was part of the Trump administration’s national security messaging.
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A federal court ruled that the Energy Department exceeded its authority by forcing a Michigan coal plant to stay open beyond its planned shutdown last year. The court said there was no real emergency to justify using emergency powers, and the planned closing should go ahead.
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The J.H. Campbell coal plant in Michigan was ordered to stay open past its retirement date by the Energy Department.
The Energy Department claimed the plant was needed for reliable electricity during emergencies.
Environmental groups and the states of Michigan, Illinois, and Minnesota challenged this order in court.
The U.S. Court of Appeals ruled unanimously that no real emergency existed under the law to keep the plant open.
Use of emergency powers under the Federal Power Act is meant only as a last resort and must be justified by immediate need.
Opponents said the order increased pollution and electricity costs for consumers.
The Energy Department said the order helped prevent blackouts and saved lives during severe winter storms.
The decision affects other similar orders that keep coal and gas plants open in several states.
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Andy Card, who was President George W. Bush’s chief of staff in 2001, revisited a Florida classroom where he informed the president about the 9/11 attacks. He spoke with CBS News about the moment when he told President Bush that a second plane hit the World Trade Center and reflected on the 25 years since then.
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Andy Card was the White House chief of staff during the 9/11 attacks.
On September 11, 2001, he informed President George W. Bush about the second plane hitting the World Trade Center.
This news was delivered to President Bush while he was in a Florida classroom.
Card revisited that classroom many years later.
CBS News correspondent Major Garrett interviewed Andy Card about the experience.
The interview took place 25 years after the 9/11 attacks.
The event is remembered as a key moment in U.S. history.
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