Body camera video from a Mississippi police officer shows the moments before the officer shot and killed a one-year-old boy. The shooting happened while the officer was chasing suspects who were shoplifting in a Walmart parking lot.
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The video comes from the body camera of a Mississippi police officer.
It shows events just before a one-year-old boy was shot and killed.
The police officer was pursuing people suspected of shoplifting.
The incident occurred in a Walmart parking lot.
The video was shared by Darkhorse Press and verified by CBS News.
No further details on the boy’s condition or charges against suspects are given in the article.
The article focuses on U.S. police activity and a tragic shooting case.
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A teenager has filed a lawsuit against the Alpha Delta Phi fraternity at the University of Chicago, accusing it of not preventing sexual assaults despite previous reports. The lawsuit says the teen was sexually assaulted at the fraternity house in February 2026 and that the fraternity failed to enforce safety measures.
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The lawsuit was filed by a teenager referred to as Jane Doe.
Jane Doe alleges she was sexually assaulted on February 7, 2026, at the Alpha Delta Phi fraternity house.
She claims the fraternity ignored previous reports of sexual assault risks dating back to 2009.
The fraternity suspended the member accused after the allegations became known.
The lawsuit states Alpha Delta Phi National received multiple reports of sexual misconduct but did not take adequate steps like suspending the chapter or tightening event security.
Previous alleged incidents include two in 2009 and a report shared anonymously on social media in 2022.
Jane Doe was given an unidentified alcoholic drink and escorted to a bedroom by a fraternity member before the alleged assault.
The University of Chicago and the accused fraternity member have not provided public comments beyond the fraternity suspending the member.
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The US Department of Agriculture confirmed the first case of the flesh-eating New World screwworm parasite found in US wildlife, specifically in an elk in Texas. This parasite was previously eradicated in the US but has recently reappeared after spreading north from Central America, causing concerns for wildlife and livestock.
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The New World screwworm parasite was found in an elk in Pecos County, Texas.
The elk was on a game ranch and reported after being harvested by a hunter.
Texas animal health officials will change the boundaries of the infested zone because of this finding.
USDA and Texas Parks and Wildlife are increasing monitoring of wildlife in the affected area.
The parasite was eradicated in the US decades ago but has returned by moving north from Central America through Mexico.
The US stopped Mexican cattle imports in 2023 to prevent the parasite’s spread but resumed some trade in August at an Arizona port.
The screwworm has been detected multiple times this year in the US, including on a calf, a horse, and a dog in Texas.
The cattle import ban contributed to smaller beef supplies and higher prices for American consumers.
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Surveillance video shows a man in Florida trying to kidnap a 13-year-old girl in a gas station parking lot. The girl was able to escape and get away safely, according to the police.
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The incident happened in Florida at a gas station parking lot.
A man wearing biking gear approached a 13-year-old girl who was walking home.
The man tried to kidnap the girl.
The girl managed to break free from the man.
Authorities are aware of the situation and have the video footage.
No reports of the man being caught were mentioned.
The girl was not harmed and got away safely.
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Stella Parton, the sister of Dolly Parton, reported problems while voting early in Tennessee’s midterm election, saying her ballot kept defaulting to the wrong candidate. Election officials said voters can review and correct their ballots before submitting and encouraged people to report any problems to poll workers.
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Stella Parton experienced issues with the voting machines during early voting in Tennessee.
Her ballot kept switching to Marsha Blackburn, a Republican candidate.
Parton posted about the problem on social media and sought help from a poll worker.
Tennessee election officials stated the voting system has safeguards to ensure votes match voter intent.
Voters can review their ballot on a screen before final submission to correct errors.
Early voting in Tennessee runs from October 14 to October 29.
The midterm election includes races for governor, U.S. Senate, U.S. House, and state legislature seats.
Tennessee voters are also deciding on three state constitutional amendments related to bail, taxes, and victims’ rights.
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A 46-year-old man was shot during a road rage incident while sitting in traffic on the George Washington Bridge, which links New York and New Jersey. A retired New York Police Department detective has been arrested in connection with the shooting.
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The shooting happened on the George Washington Bridge during rush hour traffic.
The victim is a 46-year-old father who was shot while remaining in his car.
The suspect is a retired NYPD detective.
The suspect is currently in custody.
The George Washington Bridge connects the states of New York and New Jersey.
Authorities are investigating the incident as a road rage shooting.
The event was reported by CBS News and includes video coverage.
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A chemical leak at a storage facility in Toledo, Ohio, caused the evacuation of people living within one mile of the site. Residents within three miles were told to keep windows shut and stay indoors to avoid exposure to the chemical haze.
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A chemical leak happened at a storage facility in Toledo, Ohio.
Everyone living within one mile of the leak had to evacuate.
People living within three miles had to close windows and stay inside, including pets.
The leak spread over a residential area, creating a haze that could be dangerous.
Authorities gave safety orders quickly to protect residents.
The incident took place on a Wednesday.
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Vivek Ramaswamy, who is running for governor in Ohio, released a political attack ad that features the mother of his opponent, Amy Acton. The ad has caused criticism and controversy.
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Vivek Ramaswamy is an Ohio candidate for governor.
His opponent in the race is Amy Acton.
Ramaswamy's attack ad includes Amy Acton's estranged mother.
The use of Acton’s mother in the ad has led to public criticism.
The news comes from a CBS News report by political director Fin Gómez.
The controversy involves campaign tactics in a local political race.
The article does not provide details on the content of the attack ad itself.
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President Donald Trump will hold a rally in Mississippi next Monday. This event is part of his campaign efforts ahead of the upcoming midterm elections.
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The rally will take place in Mississippi.
The event is scheduled for next Monday.
Mississippi is known as a state that usually votes Republican.
The rally is a last-minute addition to the midterm campaign schedule.
The Republican National Committee (RNC) confirmed the rally on Wednesday.
The visit suggests the Republican Party is actively campaigning even in strong Republican areas.
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New polling from The Cook Political Report shows Democrats leading in three key Senate races in Texas, Iowa, and Ohio as Republicans try to keep control of Congress in the upcoming midterm elections. The polling suggests voter dissatisfaction with the economy is hurting Republican candidates, including President Trump’s standing in these states.
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Democrats lead by 5% in Texas (James Talarico over Ken Paxton), 2% in Iowa (Josh Turek over Ashley Hinson), and 6% in Ohio (Sherrod Brown over Jon Husted).
These states voted for President Donald Trump in the 2024 presidential election.
Democrats are seen as more trustworthy on issues like fighting corruption, inflation, and lowering gas and energy prices.
Republicans have an advantage on immigration and taxes but face overall declining support due to economic concerns.
Republican candidates have double-digit negative favorability ratings, while Democratic candidates have about even favorability.
Polling shows President Trump’s net favorability is negative even in traditionally Republican states like Texas.
Experts say Democrats are competitive to gain Senate majority if their early voter turnout stays strong.
Uncertainty remains over how likely voters in polls will compare with actual voters on Election Day.
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House Democrats’ campaign group is guiding outside political action committees (PACs) to promote minor candidates in some key House races. This strategy helps Democrats reduce Republican votes indirectly without breaking coordination laws.
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The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC) uses public "redboxes" to suggest which voters outside groups should target and what messages to use.
In five House races, these redboxes promote third-party or independent candidates with conservative views to pull votes away from Republicans.
Examples include promoting libertarian Christopher Mitchell in Colorado’s 5th District and independent J. Matt Baker in Virginia’s 2nd District.
The DCCC also instructs PACs to discourage Democratic-leaning voters from backing spoiler candidates who might weaken their own candidates.
Redboxes are used to share messaging tips with outside PACs without direct coordination, a common practice after the Citizens United ruling.
Both Democrats and Republicans have used or accused each other of promoting spoiler candidates to influence elections.
Democrats recently won a lawsuit to remove a Green Party candidate they claimed was a Republican plant in Pennsylvania’s 7th District.
The National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC) also uses redboxes but avoids promoting spoiler candidates.
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The US government recently stopped eight tech companies, including Indian firms Infosys and Tata Consultancy Services, from hiring permanent skilled workers through a visa program called PERM. This affects many Indian tech workers who rely on temporary H-1B visas and the PERM process to get green cards and live permanently in the US.
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Eight technology companies, such as Microsoft and Indian firms Infosys, Tata Consultancy Services, Wipro, and HCL Technologies, face a freeze on hiring skilled workers permanently via the PERM program.
The PERM program is used to help temporary H-1B visa workers apply for permanent residency (green cards) in the US.
Most Indian tech workers in the US use H-1B visas and PERM to eventually gain green cards.
Indian tech companies have reduced dependence on H-1B visas and hire more local US workers.
Tata Consultancy Services reduced PERM applications from 1,804 in 2023-24 to just two in 2025-26.
The changes are part of President Trump’s efforts to tighten skilled worker immigration rules.
The restrictions mainly affect workers waiting years for green cards, causing uncertainty for their families.
US Vice President JD Vance called H-1B workers "foreign indentured servants," sparking criticism from India.
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Pennsylvania health officials have warned doctors about a rise in congenital measles cases during the state's largest measles outbreak in decades. Congenital measles occurs when the measles virus is passed from a pregnant mother to her baby, which can cause serious health problems.
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Pennsylvania is experiencing its worst measles outbreak in many years.
Health officials issued warnings to doctors about congenital measles risks.
Congenital measles happens when a pregnant woman passes the measles virus to her unborn child.
This condition can lead to severe health issues for newborns.
The state is actively monitoring and responding to the increase in measles cases.
Measles is a highly contagious viral infection preventable by vaccination.
The warning aims to improve early detection and care for affected infants.
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Democratic candidate Abdul El-Sayed and Republican candidate Mike Rogers are having their second and final debate for the Michigan U.S. Senate race. The debate will take place Wednesday night in Michigan.
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Abdul El-Sayed is the Democratic nominee for the U.S. Senate seat in Michigan.
Mike Rogers is the Republican nominee running for the same Senate seat.
This event is their second and last scheduled debate before the election.
The debate is set for Wednesday night.
CBS News is covering the event, with Aaron Navarro reporting.
The debate is part of the campaign leading up to the midterm elections.
Both candidates aim to convince Michigan voters to support them in the Senate race.
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A Wall Street Journal poll shows that many populist policies have wide support from voters in both major political parties. Although there is still political division, these policies are popular across party lines according to the survey.
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The Wall Street Journal conducted a poll about populist policies.
The poll found strong support for these policies from both Democratic and Republican voters.
Pollsters John Anzalone and Adam Geller led the survey.
Population divides on politics remain, but some policies unite people.
The survey results were discussed on the CBS program "The Takeout."
The term "populist policies" refers to ideas that appeal to the general public, often promising changes to benefit ordinary people.
The poll highlights areas where voters in different parties agree on policy.
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Wedgewood Polling admitted that most of its poll results were fake, saying it was an experiment to show how easy it is to spread false polling data in media. Several news outlets and polling analysis sites had used Wedgewood’s data before removing it after concerns were raised.
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Wedgewood Polling said its data was mostly made up as part of a test to show flaws in political polling.
The organization started in June 2026 and described itself as a fictional group run by industry veterans.
FiftyPlusOne and The New York Times included Wedgewood’s data but later removed it after questioning the polls’ authenticity.
Other media outlets including MS NOW, Newsweek, and Mediaite also cited Wedgewood’s polls.
The Federal Communications Commission warned TV networks about airing fake polls during the election season.
Experts questioned Wedgewood Polling’s claim that the project was always planned as an experiment.
Independent news sources had raised concerns about Wedgewood Polling’s data months before the admission.
The incident highlights challenges in verifying poll data and the importance of careful media review.
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Nancy Pelosi’s office in California received a suspicious letter containing white powder, which is part of a wider series of similar mailings sent to many U.S. Congress members before the midterm elections. Authorities including the FBI and postal inspectors are investigating these mailings to ensure safety.
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Nancy Pelosi’s office got a suspicious letter with white powder on Wednesday.
More than 35 members of Congress from different parties have also received similar letters.
Preliminary tests on one letter’s powder showed it was not dangerous.
Over 100 letters with white powder have been reported in the U.S. mail system.
Election offices have also received suspicious mail related to these cases.
The FBI, U.S. Capitol Police, and Postal Inspection Service are investigating.
Pelosi’s office said the mailings are like those received by other congressional offices and confirmed staff are safe.
Law enforcement agencies are working together to investigate these threats before the 2024 midterm elections.
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Republican Vivek Ramaswamy released a new political ad in the Ohio governor race that features Amy Acton's estranged mother. The ad has faced criticism from both political parties.
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Vivek Ramaswamy is running for Ohio governor as a Republican.
Ramaswamy's latest campaign ad highlights Amy Acton's estranged mother.
Amy Acton is the Democratic candidate for Ohio governor.
The ad has drawn criticism from both Republicans and Democrats.
Political strategists Mark Bednar and Santiago Mayer discussed the ad on CBS News.
The ad’s approach has sparked debate about campaign tactics in the race.
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In Ohio’s governor race, Republican candidate Vivek Ramaswamy’s campaign released an ad featuring the mother of his Democratic opponent, Amy Acton. The ad challenges Acton’s story about her childhood. Political experts from both parties discussed this personal attack in the final days of the campaign.
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The race is for governor in Ohio.
Republican candidate Vivek Ramaswamy’s team made a new advertisement.
The ad shows Amy Acton’s estranged mother speaking against Acton’s childhood story.
Amy Acton is the Democratic candidate.
The ad includes a personal attack, meaning it targets personal life rather than political views.
The campaign is in its final phase, so attacks are getting more intense.
Democratic and Republican strategists analyzed and talked about the ad.
The discussion was led by journalist Geoff Bennett.
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President Donald Trump has agreed to give a deposition in January for his $10 billion lawsuit against the BBC. However, he wants the court to ban video recording during his testimony and limit attendance to essential people only.
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Trump will be available for deposition between January 11 and January 22.
His lawyers requested the deposition location be set with input from the U.S. Secret Service.
Only Trump, lawyers, a court reporter, and necessary Secret Service staff would attend the deposition.
The BBC wanted to force Trump to attend a deposition earlier, after he missed a scheduled date on October 16.
Trump's team canceled the October 16 deposition, citing national security issues like conflicts abroad.
The BBC said Trump’s appearance at a rally on the same day questioned that explanation.
The BBC argues Trump delayed his deposition for months despite their requests.
The court could impose penalties if Trump does not follow discovery procedures.
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