A mistrial was declared in the Lindsay Clancy murder case. CBS News reporters shared new details from the courtroom, including jurors' views and key moments. The Plymouth County District Attorney’s Office is deciding what to do next.
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The Lindsay Clancy murder trial ended with a mistrial.
CBS News correspondent Shanelle Kaul and reporter Kristina Rex provided courtroom updates.
Jurors shared their perspectives on the trial.
Reporters revealed behind-the-scenes details of the final courtroom moments.
The Plymouth County District Attorney’s Office is considering its next steps.
The coverage is part of the "48 Hours" podcast and CBS News reporting.
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An emergency inflatable slide on the Air Force One plane, which was gifted by Qatar, was deployed at Joint Base Andrews. This happened before President Donald Trump left for the Republican midterm convention in Dallas.
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The emergency inflatable slide was attached to the Air Force One plane.
The plane was gifted to the U.S. by Qatar.
The slide was deployed from the front right door on the plane’s right side.
President Trump usually uses the left front door to board the plane.
This event took place at Joint Base Andrews.
President Trump was departing for a Republican midterm convention in Dallas, Texas.
The deployment happened on a Wednesday.
The slide is used for emergency evacuation but was deployed before the flight.
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Texas State Representative James Talarico criticized Attorney General Ken Paxton for using an AI-generated ad that falsely represents his statements. The two candidates are competing in a major U.S. Senate race in Texas this November.
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James Talarico is the Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate from Texas.
Ken Paxton, the current Texas Attorney General, released an AI-generated ad claiming to show Talarico's views.
Talarico says the ad misleads people and includes statements he did not make.
Paxton was impeached in 2023 on charges including bribery and abuse of public trust.
Talarico says he does not use AI in his political ads; all of his ads are made by humans.
The Texas Senate race is expected to be very expensive and closely watched.
Paxton defeated incumbent Senator John Cornyn in the Republican primary runoff earlier this year.
Democrats hope to break Texas’s long streak of electing Republican senators and see this race as key for Senate control.
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A federal appeals court heard arguments about a case that could stop access to medication abortion across the United States, even in states that currently protect abortion rights. The case involves Louisiana, the FDA, and drug companies that make and distribute abortion medication.
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A three-judge panel from the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals held the hearing.
The case could lead to stopping the availability of medication abortion nationwide.
Medication abortion means using pills approved by the FDA to end pregnancy.
Some states, often called "blue states," currently allow access to abortion, including medication abortion.
Louisiana is one of the states involved in the case challenging access.
The FDA is part of the case because it regulates abortion medication.
Two drug companies that make and distribute the medication are also involved.
The court’s decision could change abortion access laws across many states.
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The U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) raised its forecast for diesel prices in 2027 due to tight global supply and low U.S. inventories caused by conflicts in the Middle East and Ukraine. President Donald Trump said oil prices might not drop until after the November midterm elections.
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The EIA now expects U.S. retail diesel to average $4.40 per gallon in 2027, up 33 cents from the previous forecast.
Diesel prices recently hit record highs due to Middle East conflicts and attacks on Russian refineries.
Low U.S. diesel inventories are partly caused by supply disruptions in the Middle East, Russia, and China.
Diesel inventories are expected to remain below normal levels through much of 2027.
EIA also raised its 2026 diesel price forecast to $5.07 per gallon.
President Trump said oil prices will start falling after the midterms but noted it could take time.
The EIA expects global distillate (a type of diesel fuel) production to stay below last year's level, keeping prices high.
If Middle East supply problems last beyond 2026, diesel prices and refinery profit margins could be even higher than forecast.
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A study found that Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s (ICE) operation in the Chicago area last year caused local businesses to lose more than $1.2 billion. The research showed that people living in mainly Latino neighborhoods visited restaurants and stores much less in areas affected by the ICE operation.
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ICE ran an operation called "Midway Blitz" in the Chicago area.
The operation caused over $1.2 billion in losses for local businesses last year.
The study was done by the University of Illinois Chicago’s Great Cities Institute.
People in Latino neighborhoods in Cook County visited local restaurants and stores much less.
Business drops were linked to fear and avoidance of ICE enforcement actions.
The study highlights economic impacts of immigration enforcement on local communities.
Chicago has a large Latino population affected by ICE activities.
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September 11 is not a federal holiday but is observed as Patriot Day, a national day of remembrance with flags at half-staff and moments of silence. Creating a federal holiday requires congressional approval and involves costs and disruptions, which has limited new federal holidays.
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Patriot Day on September 11 honors the victims of the 2001 terrorist attacks but is not a federal holiday.
Federal holidays apply mainly to federal employees and Washington D.C., while states can have their own holidays.
The last federal holiday added was Juneteenth in 2021, marking the emancipation of enslaved people.
Adding a federal holiday requires a law passed by Congress, which is rare due to costs and business impact.
Patriot Day was established by a 2001 congressional resolution and is recognized with flag ceremonies and moments of silence.
In 2009, Patriot Day was designated a National Day of Service and Remembrance, encouraging community activities.
Federal holidays aim to celebrate important American history or heritage events.
The fast establishment of Patriot Day as a remembrance likely reduced efforts to make it a federal holiday.
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President Donald Trump said he thinks the U.S. war with Iran will end right after the November midterm elections. He made this statement while talking to reporters at Joint Base Andrews before heading to the Republican midterm convention.
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President Trump spoke about the Iran war on a Wednesday.
He believes the conflict will end immediately after the November midterm elections.
Trump made the comment at Joint Base Andrews.
He was traveling to the Republican midterm convention in Dallas at the time.
He said Iran “can’t hold out any longer” in the conflict.
The statement implies an expectation of a quick resolution after the elections.
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Prosecutors have not decided whether to try Lindsay Clancy again after the first trial ended without a verdict. Clancy’s attorney plans to ask that the jury be kept isolated during the new trial to avoid outside influence.
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Lindsay Clancy’s first trial ended in a mistrial.
A mistrial means the jury could not reach a decision.
Prosecutors are still deciding if they will retry the case.
Clancy’s lawyer wants a jury sequestration if the case goes to a new trial.
Jury sequestration means jurors are kept away from outside information during the trial.
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President Donald Trump gave several White House aides large cash gifts, including a $45,000 gift to Natalie Harp. A former White House ethics lawyer says these payments may violate a federal law that stops government workers from getting extra pay from outside sources and could lead to legal problems or impeachment.
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Natalie Harp received a $45,000 cash gift from President Trump, reported as a holiday gift.
Other aides, Margo Martin and Chamberlain Harris, also got $45,000 gifts; Walt Nauta received $20,000.
These gifts equal about 30% of the aides' yearly salaries, which are around $150,000.
The law in question (18 U.S.C. § 209) bans executive branch workers from getting extra pay from private sources related to their government jobs.
The White House says the gifts are personal and not linked to government duties, so they are allowed.
The key legal issue is if these gifts are secret extra pay for government work or just personal presents.
The aides all had close, long-term ties to Trump before joining his current administration.
Former White House ethics lawyer Richard Painter argues this may be illegal pay supplementation.
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Four pregnant women who worked in Amazon warehouses filed a class-action lawsuit claiming Amazon did not allow them basic pregnancy-related accommodations like extra bathroom breaks and the option to sit down. The lawsuit says Amazon punished them for taking medically needed breaks and violated a federal law called the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act.
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The lawsuit was filed in US District Court for the Eastern District of New York by four former Amazon warehouse workers: Willamina Barclay, Kristina Green, Jennifer Hatch, and Dazaria Parks.
They requested accommodations such as bathroom breaks, an extra 15-minute break, and being allowed to sit instead of stand while working.
Amazon denied these requests and reportedly punished the women by reducing their unpaid time off and threatening termination.
The women were fired from Amazon facilities in New York between April 2025 and July 2026 after taking medically necessary breaks.
Amazon required medical documentation for every pregnancy-related accommodation, even those usually considered basic.
The 2022 Pregnant Workers Fairness Act requires employers to give reasonable accommodations to pregnant workers unless it causes major problems for the business.
The US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) found reasonable cause that Amazon discriminated against pregnant workers and may now seek an agreement with Amazon.
Amazon denies the allegations and says it follows federal law on pregnancy accommodations.
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Rhode Island Governor Dan McKee faces a strong challenge from Helena Foulkes in the state's Democratic primary. McKee won a close race against Foulkes four years ago but is now criticized for how his administration handled the repair of a key bridge in the state capital.
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Rhode Island's Democratic primary election took place on Wednesday.
Governor Dan McKee is running for re-election and trying to win his party's nomination again.
Helena Foulkes, a former CVS executive, is McKee's main challenger in the primary.
McKee narrowly beat Foulkes in the 2018 Democratic primary.
The sudden closure of an important bridge in the state capital in 2023 caused safety concerns.
The slow and costly bridge repair upset many Rhode Island residents.
Foulkes used the bridge project issues to criticize McKee’s leadership.
If McKee loses, he would be the first sitting governor in the U.S. to lose a primary since 2018.
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President Donald Trump's flight to Texas was delayed when an emergency slide on the new Air Force One unexpectedly inflated on the tarmac. Workers checked the slide, deflated it, and the plane then took off without problems.
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The incident happened on September 9, 2026, at Joint Base Andrews just before President Trump was to board Air Force One.
The emergency slide inflated and touched the ground, causing the delay.
A backup, the old Air Force One, arrived during the delay.
President Trump said the slide was being checked as a safety measure and there was no security concern.
The new Air Force One was gifted by Qatar and has seen intermittent use since it was unveiled earlier in 2026.
President Trump used the old Air Force One after a missile threat in Turkey in July.
The new jet is undergoing security upgrades while the older plane remains in use.
President Trump plans to use the new Air Force One for an upcoming trip to Ireland later that month.
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President Donald Trump said he believes the conflict with Iran will end right after the U.S. midterm elections in November. He said Iran is waiting for the election results before changing its actions, and he warned that high oil prices caused by the conflict will continue until then.
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President Trump spoke before going to the Republican National Convention in Dallas.
He predicted the war with Iran will end immediately after the U.S. midterm elections.
Trump said Iran wants to influence the election to get weaker U.S. leadership.
He claimed Iran’s main goal is to get a nuclear weapon.
Oil prices rose above $100 a barrel due to increased conflict between the U.S. and Iran.
Trump mentioned he originally wanted to make a deal with Iran but now sees no real chance for negotiation.
The conflict has lasted seven months, longer than Trump’s initial expectation of a few weeks.
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President Donald Trump will give the main speech at the Republican National Committee's first midterm convention in Dallas. The event lasts two days and features several other important speakers from the Republican Party.
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The event is the first GOP midterm convention of its kind.
It takes place over two days in Dallas.
President Donald Trump will deliver the keynote address on Wednesday evening.
Other speakers include Attorney General Todd Blanche, Mehmet Oz from Medicare and Medicaid, and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent.
The convention is organized by the Republican National Committee (RNC).
It aims to energize and unite Republican voters ahead of the midterm elections.
The focus is on promoting Republican candidates and policies for the upcoming vote.
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An emergency inflatable slide deployed on President Donald Trump's Air Force One, which was a gift from Qatar, at Joint Base Andrews before his flight to a Republican event in Dallas. Air Force personnel checked the slide and confirmed the plane was safe to fly.
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The inflatable emergency slide deployed at Joint Base Andrews on September 9, 2026.
The slide is part of Air Force One, the official plane for President Donald Trump.
Air Force personnel inspected the slide before the president boarded the plane.
President Trump said they were checking the slide and it would take about 15 minutes.
The plane was confirmed safe for the trip to the Republican Midterm Convention in Dallas, Texas.
The plane was a gift from Qatar.
The event happened just before President Trump’s scheduled departure.
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Charles Booker, the Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate in Kentucky, is behind Republican Andy Barr in recent polls, even as Senator Mitch McConnell remains absent from Washington due to health issues. McConnell, 84, has been recovering since June after a fall and pneumonia, and his prolonged absence has sparked questions and political pressure.
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Charles Booker trails Andy Barr 40% to 49% in a recent poll among likely Kentucky voters.
Over a third of voters say they might still change their mind before the election.
Kentucky last elected a Democratic senator in 1992, making it a strong Republican state.
Senator Mitch McConnell has been absent from the Senate since June due to health problems.
McConnell was hospitalized after a fall and developed mild pneumonia but no major injuries.
Kentucky's Democratic Governor Andy Beshear has called for proof that McConnell can serve.
The state law requires a special election to fill Senate vacancies; no temporary appointment allowed.
Republicans currently hold a 52-47 Senate majority, which McConnell’s absence has narrowed.
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The annual fall vaccines for flu and COVID-19 are being prepared for distribution in the United States despite challenges such as the absence of a functioning CDC vaccine advisory committee. Major medical groups have issued vaccine recommendations, and insurance plans will continue to cover these vaccines at no cost through 2027.
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The CDC’s vaccine advisory committee is currently nonfunctional due to a court ruling that some appointed members were illegally chosen.
Updated flu and COVID-19 vaccines have been approved by the FDA and are arriving at pharmacies now.
Major insurance companies will cover recommended vaccines at no charge through the end of 2027.
State and local health officials expect a typical vaccine rollout and are working to increase vaccination rates.
Several leading medical organizations (such as AMA, AAP, AAFP, ACOG, and IDSA) have released vaccine recommendations since the CDC panel is inactive.
The 2026–27 vaccine recommendations remain largely the same as last year’s.
Flu vaccines are recommended for all children 6 months and older and all adults, with special vaccines for those 65 and older.
A new mRNA flu vaccine for adults 50 and older has been approved and shown to be more effective than older versions.
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A Tesla crashed into scaffolding in Midtown Manhattan, New York City, on Wednesday morning. The passenger died in the accident, and the driver was taken to the hospital.
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The crash happened in Midtown Manhattan, New York City.
The vehicle involved was a Tesla.
The Tesla hit scaffolding.
The passenger in the Tesla died.
The driver survived and was taken to the hospital.
Police confirmed the details of the accident.
The incident occurred on a Wednesday morning.
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Republicans are holding a two-day midterm convention in Dallas that focuses on President Donald Trump and the upcoming elections. Some candidates are skipping the event, while others hope to gain attention by associating with Trump.
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The convention is taking place in Dallas and lasts for two days.
It is described as part rally and part fundraiser for the 2026 midterm elections.
President Donald Trump is a central figure at the event.
Some Republican candidates are not attending, citing scheduling conflicts or cost to attend.
Other candidates want to appear with Trump to attract his supporters.
The event aims to increase voter enthusiasm for Republicans ahead of the midterms.
Organizers say it highlights Trump’s successes and important election issues.
The convention will focus on portraying Democrats as extreme by pointing to their left-wing members.
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