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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Civil rights groups warn that naturalized citizens might be wrongly flagged due to outdated or incorrect data.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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Office gift collections for events like birthdays and leaving parties are common but can create awkward feelings about how much to give and who should pay. People often decide based on their budget, how well they know the colleague, or if they like the person, leading to different amounts and participation levels.
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Office collections happen for events such as birthdays, weddings, or farewells.
Some workers only give if they have worked closely with the person or if they like them.
The average amount given in collections reported was about £11.65.
Junior workers can feel pressured and uncomfortable contributing, especially if on low pay.
Usually, regular staff contribute more often, while some senior people may not give.
One person managing over 200 staff found the cost of giving to many collections overwhelming.
Some prefer buying personal gifts instead of joining group collections.
Organizers face challenges in collecting money without causing tension or embarrassment.
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More than 11,000 people have become sick in the largest Cyclospora outbreak ever seen in the United States. Some experts are asking if President Trump's budget cuts to health agencies like the FDA and CDC made it harder for the country to monitor and respond to food safety problems.
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Over 11,000 people got sick from a Cyclospora outbreak in the US.
Cyclospora is a parasite that causes illness when people eat contaminated food.
This outbreak is the largest recorded in US history.
Food safety agencies involved include the FDA (Food and Drug Administration) and CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention).
President Trump made budget cuts to the FDA, CDC, and some state health departments.
These cuts may have reduced the ability to track and manage foodborne illness outbreaks.
The outbreak has led to questions about the strength of America’s food safety system.
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Agostino Abbatiello, 24, who is accused of leading a cocaine trafficking group at Penn State University, appeared in court. The judge set his bail at $250,000.
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Agostino Abbatiello is 24 years old.
He is accused of leading a cocaine trafficking operation at Penn State University.
Abbatiello was a member of the Sigma Chi fraternity.
He appeared in court on Wednesday.
The judge granted him bail of $250,000.
The case is taking place in Pennsylvania.
Lana Zak reported from the courthouse.
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The jury in Lindsay Clancy's murder trial has been unable to reach a decision after five days of discussion. The judge has asked the jury to continue trying to agree on whether Clancy is responsible for the deaths of her three children.
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Lindsay Clancy is on trial for the murder of her three young children.
After five days, the jury has not reached a verdict.
This is the second time the jury has said they cannot decide.
The judge has ordered a "dynamite charge," which means the jury must keep trying to reach an agreement.
The judge gave this instruction to encourage the jurors to reconsider and discuss the case more.
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Witnesses have testified about the beginning of an alleged cocaine trafficking ring at Penn State University. One of the accused fraternity members, Agostino Abbatiello, was recently released on bail.
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Agostino Abbatiello is a member of a Penn State fraternity.
He is accused of leading a large cocaine trafficking operation.
Witnesses have given testimony about how the drug ring started.
Abbatiello has been released on bail while the case continues.
The investigation involves Penn State University and the fraternity system.
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The USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier docked in Thailand on September 2, 2026, after spending a record 286 days at sea during a deployment to the Middle East. Family members expressed concern about the ship's long mission, while U.S. officials and President Donald Trump defended the deployment as necessary.
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The USS Abraham Lincoln docked in Laem Chabang, Thailand, after 286 days at sea, the longest deployment for the ship.
This visit is the ship’s first full port stop since November 2025, when its deployment to the Middle East began.
The ship will stay docked for several days before returning to its home base in San Diego.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said the ship faced repeated missile and drone attacks during the deployment.
Some Democrats raised worries about food shortages, plumbing problems, and mental health issues among the crew.
President Trump said the deployment "was not nearly long enough."
Family members of sailors voiced mixed feelings, some concerned about the conditions and morale on board.
The sailors will have free time in Pattaya, a beach city near the port known for its nightlife.
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Gen Z workers pay Social Security taxes to help support current retirees, but the program’s retirement fund is projected to run out in 2032. After that, Social Security will still collect taxes but may only pay about 83% of promised benefits unless Congress makes changes.
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Social Security’s retirement trust fund is expected to run out of reserves by 2032.
Gen Z pays Social Security taxes on their earnings now, contributing about 6.2% from employees and another 6.2% from employers.
Social Security is a pay-as-you-go system, where current workers’ taxes pay today’s retirees.
After 2032, Social Security will still receive tax income but might not cover full scheduled benefits without reforms.
Experts say Gen Z will likely get some retirement benefits but the amount and timing may change.
Changes could include smaller payments, later retirement age, or higher taxes to keep benefits.
Congress has the power to adjust rules to protect or modify benefits before funds are depleted.
The program has been a popular government program for nearly a century and is unlikely to disappear entirely.
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The jury in Lindsay Clancy’s murder trial has been unable to agree on a verdict for the second time in two days. The judge asked the jurors to keep discussing the case, using special instructions that encourage them to try to reach one decision without giving up their honest opinions.
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Jurors in Lindsay Clancy’s trial reported being deadlocked twice in two days.
Judge William Sullivan gave the Tuey-Rodriguez instructions to guide the jury.
These instructions ask jurors to work toward a unanimous decision but without forcing anyone to change their true beliefs.
The jury has been in deliberation for five days.
If the jury remains deadlocked, the case could lead to a mistrial, meaning no verdict is reached.
The trial is taking place in Massachusetts.
The situation was reported by the BBC’s Ana Faguy.
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A plane carrying Department of Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin made an emergency landing after one of its engines stopped working. The pilot informed air traffic control about the engine failure and declared an emergency.
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The plane was carrying DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin.
The right engine of the plane failed during the flight.
The pilot communicated the engine failure to air traffic control.
The pilot declared an emergency due to the engine problem.
The plane made a safe emergency landing after the engine failure.
The plane was operated by the U.S. Coast Guard.
The incident happened on a Wednesday.
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A federal judge appointed by President Biden blocked President Donald Trump's new order that tried to limit birthright citizenship for certain children born in the U.S. The judge said the order conflicts with the Supreme Court’s decision that children born in the U.S. to parents who are in the country unlawfully or temporarily are citizens at birth.
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U.S. District Judge Deborah Boardman issued a preliminary injunction against parts of President Trump’s order on birthright citizenship.
The judge ruled that the order goes against a recent Supreme Court decision confirming birthright citizenship under the Fourteenth Amendment.
The ruling stops federal agencies like the State Department and Homeland Security from applying the new policy to the children covered by the lawsuit.
The Supreme Court case referenced, Trump v. Barbara, confirmed children born in the U.S. to undocumented or temporary residents are citizens.
The legal fight started from President Trump’s efforts to restrict birthright citizenship using executive orders.
The injunction only applies to the children in the lawsuit and does not cancel the entire executive order nationwide.
The case is likely to continue and may go back to the Supreme Court for a final decision.
The judge emphasized that the President must follow the law as set by the Supreme Court.
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A woman involved in a hit-and-run in Denver believes the driver was Barry Morphew, who is charged with murdering his wife. Police have not confirmed this, but video evidence and a matching license plate linked to Morphew have emerged.
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The incident happened on August 26 near East 8th Avenue and Colorado Boulevard in Denver.
The woman, named Christina, recorded video of a black Ford pickup hitting her car and refusing to give ID or insurance.
The driver offered $300 cash but said he had no insurance.
A source close to the Morphew family identified the driver in the video as Barry Morphew.
The pickup’s Indiana license plate matches one listed in court records related to Morphew’s murder case.
Barry Morphew is charged with first-degree murder in the death of his wife Suzanne Morphew, who disappeared in 2020.
Morphew is out on a $3 million bond but with movement restrictions.
Police have not officially confirmed the driver’s identity from the hit-and-run.
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