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An immigrant rights group filed a lawsuit against the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Justice Department to stop them from using federal databases. The group says the databases contain errors and are being used to wrongly target naturalized citizens who can vote, potentially causing confusion and intimidation around elections.
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The lawsuit was filed by the Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights and the UCLA Voting Rights Project in Washington court.
It claims DHS and the Justice Department are disrupting fair elections by using inaccurate data to find alleged illegal voters.
The databases used may have outdated or incorrect information, affecting naturalized voters disproportionately.
The federal government is accused of trying to intimidate naturalized U.S. citizens to interfere with voting rights.
The Trump administration aims to reduce noncitizen voting, though such cases are rare.
DHS says it compares public voter rolls with its records of noncitizens to protect election integrity.
The Justice Department has sought detailed voter data from 30 states and Washington, D.C., but has not yet gained full access.
California and other states are fighting federal efforts that could cause voter confusion before the midterm elections.
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A federal judge has paused President Donald Trump's new executive order that aims to limit birthright citizenship. The judge ruled that the order likely breaks the 14th Amendment, which grants citizenship to anyone born in the U.S.
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President Trump issued an executive order to limit birthright citizenship for children of "alien enemies," foreign government workers, and those involved in “birth tourism.”
A federal judge, Deborah Boardman, temporarily blocked this order from being enforced.
The judge cited the 14th Amendment, which grants citizenship to all born or naturalized in the U.S.
The judge referenced a recent Supreme Court ruling that struck down an earlier attempt by President Trump to end birthright citizenship.
The administration defines “alien enemies” broadly, including some drug cartels, raising concerns about wrongful denial of citizenship.
Plaintiffs, including immigrants and advocacy groups, argue the president cannot change the Constitution through an executive order.
The Justice Department claims the Supreme Court recognized some exceptions, such as children of diplomats and certain alien enemies.
There are worries that people traveling to the U.S. by paying for birth tourism might be unfairly targeted under this order.
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The jury in the Lindsay Clancy trial is likely heading toward a mistrial after reporting twice that they cannot reach a unanimous decision. The trial focuses on whether Clancy, who admitted to killing her three children, was mentally ill to the point she should not be held criminally responsible.
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The jury has told the judge twice they are deadlocked and cannot agree on a verdict.
The judge has given special instructions (called Tuey-Rodriguez instructions) to encourage continued discussion without pressuring jurors.
Lindsay Clancy is charged with killing her three children in January 2023.
Clancy admits she killed her children but claims she suffered from postpartum psychosis and severe mental illness.
Prosecutors argue Clancy understood her actions and planned the killings, pointing to evidence like her behavior and phone records.
Clancy tried to kill herself afterward and is now paralyzed from the waist down.
The main legal question is whether Clancy’s mental illness made her unable to understand her actions or follow the law.
Experts say the case is complex because Clancy’s mental health history is well documented, but the law requires proving she couldn’t know what was wrong.
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Childhood obesity in the UK has increased sharply, especially during and after Covid-19 lockdowns, with many children missing school. Experts believe that less time in school and social isolation are important reasons for this rise, along with poorer diets and less physical activity.
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More than 6,000 children with severe obesity are being treated at NHS specialist clinics across England.
Many obese children treated at these clinics do not attend school regularly.
Childhood obesity rose from 35% to 41% among 10- and 11-year-olds during Covid-19 lockdowns.
One in 10 children starting school in England is obese; by the end of primary school, 1 in 5 is obese.
School absence in England increased from 10% to 18% of pupils missing at least 10% of classes since 2019.
Experts say missing school time contributes to worse diets, less exercise, and social isolation, which may increase obesity.
Short breaks from school, like summer holidays, also tend to increase children's weight.
Previous research from other countries shows obese children are more likely to be absent from school.
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President Joe Biden will attend the memorial ceremony at Ground Zero in New York City for the 25th anniversary of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. His attendance was confirmed by a spokesperson and reported by NewsNation.
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The 25th anniversary of the September 11 attacks will be marked at Ground Zero.
President Biden will be present at the memorial event.
The ceremony takes place in New York City.
NewsNation confirmed the President’s attendance.
The announcement came shortly after other related White House communications.
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A federal judge in Maryland blocked President Donald Trump’s new executive order that aimed to limit birthright citizenship, following a Supreme Court ruling that said a similar prior attempt was unconstitutional. The judge said the new order likely violates the Constitution because the Supreme Court already decided that children born in the U.S. are citizens under the Fourteenth Amendment.
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Judge Deborah Boardman issued a preliminary injunction against Trump’s new birthright citizenship order from August 6.
The new order targeted “birth tourism” and sought to deny citizenship to certain children of foreign nationals in specific groups.
The judge cited the Supreme Court’s June decision in Barbara v Trump, which upheld birthright citizenship under the Constitution.
The Supreme Court ruled 6-3 that the Fourteenth Amendment protects automatic citizenship for those born in the United States, with exceptions like diplomats’ children.
Birthright citizenship means anyone born in the U.S. automatically becomes a citizen.
President Trump campaigned on changing birthright citizenship, saying children of temporary or undocumented immigrants are not under U.S. jurisdiction.
Immigrant rights groups challenged Trump’s order in court and previously blocked his first executive order on this issue.
Judge Boardman called Trump’s latest attempt “unprecedented” and unlikely to be constitutional.
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A recent Harvard CAPS/Harris poll shows that President Donald Trump has a slightly better net favorability rating than New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, although both have more negative than positive ratings among voters. The poll highlights the strong influence both men have in their parties but also shows that neither has the support of a majority of Americans.
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President Donald Trump's net favorability rating is -8%, with 42% positive and 50% negative views.
Zohran Mamdani's net favorability rating is -14%, with 25% positive and 39% negative views.
The poll surveyed 2,100 registered voters from August 28-30, 2026, with a 2.1% margin of error.
Trump is seen as a leading figure in the Republican Party, especially tied to the Make America Great Again movement.
Mamdani represents the progressive wing of the Democratic Party and gained attention after defeating Andrew Cuomo in the NYC mayoral primary.
51% of voters believe the Democratic Party is controlled by the far left, while 45% think the Republican Party is controlled by the far right.
Neither Trump nor Mamdani is viewed favorably by a majority of Americans.
Experts say media and political messages are affecting how voters see both men, and that national opinions can change with news cycles.
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A mass shooting in downtown Minneapolis killed two people and injured six others, including police officers. The shooter was also killed during the incident.
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Two people died in the shooting.
Six others were injured, some of whom are police officers.
The shooting happened in downtown Minneapolis.
The shooter died during the event.
Police and emergency teams responded to the scene.
The incident is under investigation by law enforcement.
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A 15-year-old boy was charged after allegedly attacking a 17-year-old with a knife in Sydney, causing a nearly full amputation of the older boy’s hand. The injured teenager was taken to hospital, and the younger boy was refused bail to appear in children’s court.
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The attack happened in a car park on Morehead Road, Sydney, on Wednesday evening.
Police found the 17-year-old with a partially severed right hand.
NSW paramedics treated and took the injured teen to hospital.
Police stopped a car in Redfern early Thursday and arrested the 15-year-old suspect.
Charges include wounding with intent to cause serious injury and breach of bail.
The 15-year-old was refused bail and is scheduled to appear in children’s court.
It is not yet known if the injured boy’s hand was successfully reattached.
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A shooting at an apartment building in downtown Minneapolis left one person dead and six others injured, including two police officers. Authorities are responding to the incident, and officials have urged people to avoid the area while investigations continue.
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The shooting happened on Wednesday, September 2, 2026, in downtown Minneapolis.
One person was killed and six others were wounded, including two Minneapolis police officers.
Hennepin County Medical Center received seven patients from the shooting.
Police warned the public to stay away from the area, especially near the Loring Park neighborhood.
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz said state officials are helping local law enforcement.
The FBI is assisting and offering resources for the investigation.
No detailed information about the conditions of the injured was released immediately.
Minnesota House Speaker Lisa Demuth expressed support for victims and law enforcement.
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New York City Public Schools will stop using student-facing generative AI tools for students from pre-K to eighth grade for one year, starting in the 2026-27 school year. This pause allows officials to study how AI affects learning and child development, while some AI pilot programs will continue for high school students.
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The moratorium applies to about 600,000 students in NYC public schools from pre-K to eighth grade.
The ban includes AI companion chatbots for all grade levels.
The policy aims to preserve human connection, creativity, and curiosity in learning.
A coalition of educators, parents, and experts will study the AI policy and publish a report after one year.
Five limited AI pilot programs will continue for high school students, using tools for English, math, and other subjects.
Other large school districts have similar restrictions, such as LAUSD banning AI for students under 13.
New York State Governor Kathy Hochul supports the moratorium, emphasizing the importance of traditional learning methods.
The city’s decision comes amid debates on AI’s role in education, privacy concerns, and its effects on critical thinking.
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At least one person was killed and six others were injured in a shooting that happened in downtown Minneapolis on Wednesday. The Hennepin County Medical Center confirmed the number of victims.
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The shooting took place in downtown Minneapolis.
One person died in the shooting.
Six people were injured and taken to the hospital.
The incident occurred on Wednesday.
The information was provided by Hennepin County Medical Center.
Local CBS News reporters covered the event.
The investigation details or the suspect's information were not included in the report.
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The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is assigning federal agents to check voter lists for noncitizens who may have voted illegally before the upcoming midterm elections. This effort involves matching voter rolls with federal databases and reviewing personal information, but experts say cases of noncitizen voting are very rare and the project may distract from other important investigations.
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DHS plans to compare state voter rolls with federal data to find possible noncitizen voters.
Federal agents will use state election websites to verify personal information of voters.
President Donald Trump and his administration have claimed noncitizen voting is a significant problem.
Research shows that noncitizen voting occurs very rarely and has little effect on election outcomes.
Some experts worry that the voter-check project wastes resources and may intimidate voters.
Tens of millions of voter registrations have been reviewed, and some records were flagged for further checks.
Civil rights groups warn that naturalized citizens might be wrongly flagged due to outdated or incorrect data.
Critics say this approach might harm efforts to address more serious crimes like human trafficking and terrorism.
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Vice President J.D. Vance will hold the first White House press briefing since July. The White House Press Office announced that the briefing will happen Thursday at 1:00 PM.
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Vice President J.D. Vance is hosting the press briefing.
It will be the first briefing from the White House in over 40 days.
The briefing is scheduled for Thursday at 1:00 PM.
The White House Press Office shared this information on the social platform X.
Karoline Leavitt, former White House press secretary, recently ended her role.
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The Pentagon will require male service members aged 30 and older to be screened for low testosterone levels during their regular health check-ups. Those diagnosed with low testosterone will receive follow-up care and treatment if needed, while younger men can choose to get tested yearly. Female service members will be asked about hormone symptoms and referred for further evaluation if necessary.
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Testosterone screening will be mandatory for active-duty and reserve male service members aged 30 and above.
Men under 30 can opt-in for annual testosterone screenings.
Low testosterone, also called hypogonadism, can affect strength, bone health, fitness, mood, and heart health.
Service members diagnosed with low testosterone may receive treatment, including testosterone replacement therapy, but treatment is voluntary.
Female service members will be asked about hormonal symptoms and may be referred for evaluation if they report issues.
The Defense Department aims to improve service members' health and readiness through these guidelines.
The initiative follows concerns that high stress, injuries, and military demands can lower testosterone levels in service members.
Some researchers link these hormone issues to "Operator Syndrome," a condition affecting soldiers exposed to extreme stress and injuries.
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An expert raised questions about whether U.S. military strikes on boats suspected of drug smuggling are legal. These strikes, carried out during President Donald Trump’s administration, have resulted in a death toll of 227 people.
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The U.S. conducted military strikes targeting boats believed to be smuggling drugs.
These operations happened under President Donald Trump’s leadership.
The strikes have caused 227 deaths so far.
An expert from the International Crisis Group is questioning if these strikes followed legal rules.
The discussion took place on the news program "The Daily Report."
The debate focuses on the legal and ethical aspects of using military force against suspected drug traffickers at sea.
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A federal judge in Maryland stopped President Trump’s new executive order that tried to limit birthright citizenship. The judge issued a temporary court order after immigration groups challenged the president’s attempt to restrict who can get citizenship by birth.
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A federal judge in Maryland blocked President Trump’s executive order on birthright citizenship.
The order aimed to limit who automatically gets U.S. citizenship by being born in the country.
Judge Deborah Boardman issued a preliminary injunction, which temporarily stops the order.
The case was brought by two immigration advocacy groups opposing the president’s action.
This is not the first time President Trump tried to limit birthright citizenship; a similar attempt was challenged last year.
Birthright citizenship means anyone born in the U.S. is automatically a citizen.
The judge’s decision prevents the new order from taking effect while the case moves forward.
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Police responded to a call from a 93-year-old woman near Seattle who heard strange noises at her home. When officers arrived, they found a bobcat inside the house, not a person.
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A 93-year-old woman near Seattle heard noises in her home and called the police.
The police came to check for a possible intruder.
Instead of a person, officers found a bobcat inside the house.
The incident took place near Seattle, Washington.
The woman had reported a prowler, but the animal was the source of the noise.
This story was reported by CBS News.
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New York City has placed a one-year pause on using artificial intelligence (AI) tools in elementary and middle schools. This means students and teachers in these grades will not use AI technology in classrooms during this time.
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New York City’s mayor, Zohran Mamdani, announced the pause.
The moratorium lasts for one year.
It applies specifically to elementary and middle school classrooms.
AI use in schools means tools or software that use computer programs to think and learn.
Danielle Giunta, a top official in NYC public schools, discussed the plan on a news show.
The pause aims to review how AI is used in education before allowing it again.
This decision affects only public schools in New York City.
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A 19-year-old gunman entered an elementary school in Waynesboro, Virginia, on September 2, 2026. He injured one staff member, who was treated and released, before shooting himself in the school library, where he was found dead by police.
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The incident happened at Westwood Hills Elementary School, which was in session at the time.
Staff noticed a suspicious person on the school grounds around 9:12 a.m. and alerted police.
Police found the gunman, Anthony Ignatiadis-Isabelle, dead from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound in the library.
One staff member was shot but survived with non-life-threatening injuries and was released from medical care.
No students were in the library when the shooting occurred, and all students and staff were safely evacuated after lockdown procedures.
The suspect was not a student of the Waynesboro Public Schools.
Police have not released details about the gunman’s motive or the weapon used.
The shooting is under active investigation by local and federal authorities.
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