A CBS News report introduces volunteers who help adults make health decisions and navigate health care. It notes that October is Health Literacy Month and that a recent study found about one-third of adults struggle with basic everyday health tasks.
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The report focuses on volunteers helping adults navigate their health.
The volunteers help people make health decisions.
October is Health Literacy Month.
A recent study found that about one-third of adults struggle with basic everyday health tasks.
CBS News reporter Nana-Sentuo Bonsu introduces the volunteer group.
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U.S. health officials reported 178 new measles cases this week, adding to a total of 4,588 cases in 2026, more than double the number from 2025. The outbreak is widespread, with major cases in Pennsylvania, South Carolina, and Utah, while concerns grow about vaccine policies and reporting practices.
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The CDC reported 4,588 measles cases in the U.S. in 2026 as of Friday.
Pennsylvania has the highest number with 1,338 cases and five confirmed measles-related deaths.
Measles is highly contagious, with symptoms like rash, fever, runny nose, and cough.
The measles vaccine is 97% effective at preventing the disease and usually causes only minor side effects.
Vaccine injury reports are being changed to allow doctors to bill for reporting suspected issues.
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has taken actions that critics say weaken vaccine oversight.
Kennedy removed and replaced vaccine advisory board members with those who share his views.
Anti-vaccine misinformation has affected public health responses during the outbreak.
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As the U.S. midterm elections take place, some people worry that the Jeffrey Epstein scandal is being overlooked. However, experts say the issue will remain important and that justice efforts will likely continue despite other urgent news.
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Survivors’ advocates are concerned that the Epstein scandal is losing public and political attention during the midterms.
Epstein was accused of sex trafficking and had connections to powerful people in the U.S. elite.
Lawyers representing Epstein survivors want the government to release more files and hold those responsible accountable.
There are ongoing lawsuits against Epstein’s estate and the U.S. government over negligence and abuse.
Political experts believe attention to Epstein is temporarily lower but will return as elections end and Congress resumes sessions.
The Epstein Files Transparency Act aims to improve government disclosure of Epstein-related investigations.
Public focus during elections is often on immediate issues like living costs, which may push the Epstein issue out of headlines.
The current political climate, including news about President Trump, influences what gets attention in the news cycle.
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Fox News hosts Sean Hannity and Ainsley Earhardt held their wedding rehearsal dinner at President Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago club in Florida. President Trump, First Lady Melania Trump, and other top officials from his administration attended the event.
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The rehearsal dinner took place at Mar-a-Lago, President Trump’s club in Palm Beach, Florida.
Sean Hannity and Ainsley Earhardt are hosts on Fox News.
Both President Trump and First Lady Melania Trump attended the dinner.
Other senior members of the Trump administration were also present.
The event marked a personal milestone for two prominent media figures close to President Trump.
The wedding rehearsal dinner happened on a Friday evening.
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Vivek Ramaswamy, a Republican candidate for Ohio governor, defended a campaign ad that featured his opponent Amy Acton’s estranged mother accusing Acton of lying. Acton has accused her mother’s husband of sexually abusing her as a child and said Ramaswamy’s ad exploits her family’s situation. President Trump and Ohio Vice-President Vance have supported Ramaswamy's ad despite criticism from some Ohio Republicans.
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Ramaswamy’s campaign released an ad showing Amy Acton’s mother saying Acton lies about her past.
Acton claims she was sexually abused by her stepfather and left her mother’s custody at age 12.
Acton’s stepfather was indicted for rape but fled and died in 2004.
Acton says her mother did nothing to protect her during the abuse.
Ramaswamy said Acton attacked his own mother in September but did not give details.
Acton’s campaign accused Ramaswamy’s mother of involvement in a pharmaceutical scheme related to Alzheimer's drug trials.
President Trump and Ohio Vice-President Dave Yost defended the ad.
The ad caused criticism within the Republican party but Ramaswamy continues to support it.
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Voters face a challenge this election season in identifying misinformation created by artificial intelligence (AI). It is important for voters to ask questions about suspicious content but not to assume all information they see is false.
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AI can create realistic but false content, including videos, images, and text.
Voters need skills to recognize content that might be manipulated.
A woman named Emily shared her difficult experience with childbirth and the days after when her newborn daughter showed signs of distress. Despite hospital staff assuring her the baby was fine, Emily trusted her instincts that something was wrong after they were sent home.
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Emily was induced at 38 weeks due to gestational diabetes and placental problems.
Labor was difficult and required drugs and an epidural after a painful start with a water birth.
The baby’s heart rate was unstable during labor, causing medical staff to respond urgently.
Emily developed septic shock, a dangerous body reaction to infection, and needed an emergency C-section.
After birth, Emily’s baby had a slightly high temperature and low blood sugar but was said to be okay.
Emily noticed the baby was unusually quiet and not feeding well, but hospital staff reassured her.
They were discharged from the hospital the next day despite Emily’s concerns about her baby’s behavior.
Emily’s story highlights the importance of listening to maternal instincts and monitoring newborn health closely.
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In the 2026 U.S. midterm elections, voters across the country participate in the same process, but where they live can greatly affect their life chances. Differences in neighborhoods, sometimes just a few streets or ZIP codes apart, impact access to things like housing, healthcare, and jobs. This reveals deeper inequalities as Republicans and Democrats compete for control of Congress.
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The 2026 midterm elections are national elections where Americans vote for members of Congress.
People living close to each other can have very different experiences and opportunities.
Neighborhood differences affect access to housing, healthcare, and job options.
These inequalities show how the American dream is not the same for everyone.
Both major political parties, Republicans and Democrats, are fighting to control Congress.
The article explores what these voting and life disparities reveal about the country.
ZIP codes, which are postal code areas, can illustrate the gap between communities.
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The CBS Weekend News listing highlights preparations for more flooding on the U.S. West Coast and former President Barack Obama campaigning for Democrats. The page also features headlines about inflation, the 2026 midterms, protests in France, and a typhoon in East Asia.
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The listing says the U.S. West Coast is bracing for more flooding.
It says Barack Obama is campaigning for Democrats.
One headline says small businesses are struggling with inflation.
The page includes a report on economic struggles motivating voters in the 2026 midterms.
A headline says France is bracing for another weekend of protests.
The listing includes coverage of a typhoon sweeping through East Asia.
Another headline raises concerns about election interference from Donald Trump.
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A CBS News report says studies show breast cancer is affecting more young women each year. It features a woman who nearly ignored a symptom because she thought she was too young, and survivors urge people to speak up and advocate for themselves.
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The report says studies show breast cancer is affecting more young women each year.
The story focuses on a woman who says she almost did not get a symptom checked.
She thought she was too young to be affected.
Breast cancer survivors stress speaking up and advocating for yourself.
CBS correspondent Jarred Hill reported the story.
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President Donald Trump has said he might take legal steps to stop the official approval of Alaska’s Senate election results if Republican Dan Sullivan loses to Democrat Mary Peltola. Trump’s argument is that another candidate named Dan Sullivan on the ballot could have caused voter confusion.
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The midterm elections in the US are less than two weeks away.
President Trump is concerned about a possible major loss for Republicans.
Trump wants to challenge the certification of Alaska’s Senate race results.
The election includes Republican Dan Sullivan and Democrat Mary Peltola.
Another candidate named Dan Sullivan is on the ballot, which Trump says might confuse voters.
This challenge could delay or affect the official election result in Alaska.
The story is part of broader concerns about the election outcomes and their acceptance by political figures.
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President Donald Trump instructed his administration to file a lawsuit to prevent Alaska from officially confirming the results of its US Senate race if Republican Senator Dan Sullivan loses. The lawsuit claims that voter confusion might occur because two Republicans with similar names are on the ballot, and it asks the court to delay certifying the results until an investigation can be done.
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The Trump administration filed a lawsuit in federal court in Anchorage, Alaska.
The suit aims to block certification of the Senate race results if Senator Dan Sullivan loses narrowly.
Another Republican candidate in the race is named Dan J. Sullivan Jr, which the lawsuit says could confuse voters.
The Department of Justice wants to investigate whether votes for Dan J. Sullivan Jr were intended for Senator Dan Sullivan.
President Trump publicly supports the lawsuit and says he requested it.
The Justice Department calls the second candidate a "frivolous candidacy" that could harm election integrity.
Alaska’s other Republican senator, Lisa Murkowski, criticized the lawsuit and said it should not have been filed.
Legal experts say the lawsuit has no solid legal basis and is likely meant more for publicity than winning in court.
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Chef José Andrés has spoken out against a proposed ban on foie gras in Washington, D.C. The ban, known as Initiative 86, is supported by animal rights groups who say foie gras production is cruel.
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Foie gras is a French delicacy made from duck or goose liver.
Animal rights activists want to ban foie gras in Washington, D.C.
The proposed ban is called Initiative 86 and will be on the D.C. ballot.
José Andrés, a well-known chef, opposed the ban publicly.
He shared his views on the social media platform X (formerly Twitter).
The debate over foie gras centers on animal welfare concerns.
Washington, D.C. voters will decide whether to approve the ban.
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An 8-year-old boy named Kennedy accidentally swallowed a metal badge with a sharp pin while riding in a car. His family rushed him to the hospital, where doctors used X-rays to confirm the badge’s position and checked for any danger.
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Kennedy swallowed a metal badge he got from a literary festival in Chicago.
The badge had a sharp metal pin, which made the situation dangerous.
Swallowing foreign objects is common in children and can cause serious injuries.
Sharp objects like pins can puncture the digestive system and cause bleeding or infections.
Children may not show symptoms immediately after swallowing dangerous objects.
Doctors recommend immediate medical evaluation if a child swallows any object.
The family waited 45 minutes in traffic before reaching the hospital.
X-rays at the hospital showed the badge inside Kennedy, and doctors assured the family he would be okay.
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Some groups on the political left are encouraging jurors to use jury nullification. This means jurors might ignore the facts and evidence in a case to vote based on their political beliefs instead.
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Jury nullification is when jurors choose not to convict someone even if the evidence shows guilt.
Activists want jurors to act like the characters in the movie "Twelve Angry Men," who resist the evidence to achieve their goals.
Unlike the movie, these groups train jurors to prioritize political reasons over facts.
The goal is to influence trial outcomes for political purposes.
This approach challenges the traditional role of juries in the legal system.
The practice can affect how justice is served in trials.
It raises questions about fairness and the rule of law.
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President Donald Trump denied plans to remove the White House press briefing room to restore an old swimming pool that is beneath it. He said he never thought of doing such a thing but did not rule out possibly moving the press to another location.
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President Trump said on Truth Social that the old swimming pool under the press room will never be brought back.
He called reports about removing the press room a “Fake News” story.
The White House press room is currently located above a historic indoor pool that was covered and converted into the briefing room.
Trump earlier shared images on social media that suggested the idea of restoring the pool but later denied serious plans to do so.
The Trump administration is involved in major construction at the White House’s East Wing, including a new ballroom above ground and a military facility below ground.
The demolition and rebuilding of the East Wing faced legal challenges but continued after a Supreme Court decision.
The White House has not ruled out moving the press corps from their current workspace, though no final decision has been made.
The relationship between President Trump’s administration and the press has been tense, with previous efforts to restrict press access.
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The UK government is planning to spend £7 million to explore the idea of hosting a large sports event, like the Olympics, in Northern England around 2040 or later. This plan is part of a broader budget focused on small actions that may provide long-term benefits, but bigger financial moves are limited due to economic constraints including high public debt and inflation caused by global events.
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The UK government allocated £7 million to study the possibility of a "Northern Games" sports event in 2040 or beyond.
This initiative aims to create jobs and economic growth in Northern England, similar to the 2012 London Olympics' impact.
The current UK government focuses on small, practical measures to help the public, described as the "politics of trying."
Upcoming budget decisions face challenges from high public spending, borrowing, taxes, and rising costs linked to the Middle East conflict.
The Chancellor, John Healey, is restricted by Labour’s manifesto from raising main taxes like income tax, VAT, or National Insurance.
There are expectations for the budget to avoid big financial risks and focus on steady management rather than major new spending.
Some big cuts in public spending are planned later in this parliamentary term due to financial pressures.
The budget is seen as a key moment for the government to set a clear future direction despite current economic difficulties.
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Glass artist Paul Stankard died on October 6, 2026, at age 83. A 2015 CBS report showed him at his New Jersey studio explaining how he made paperweights with tiny nature scenes inside glass.
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Stankard was a self-taught glass artist.
His delicately crafted paperweights were displayed in museums around the world.
Martha Teichner visited Stankard for a CBS Sunday Morning report dated April 26, 2015.
Stankard demonstrated how he created miniature nature scenes inside glass.
Stankard died on October 6, 2026, at age 83.
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Tina Peters, a former Colorado election official, was convicted of crimes related to a breach of voting-system security. She served less than two years in prison and says she acted to expose flaws in the system. The report says President Donald Trump has taken steps on her behalf.
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Peters was a Colorado election official.
She was convicted of crimes related to breaching voting-system security.
She served less than two years in prison.
Peters says she was trying to show flaws in the voting system.
The article says President Donald Trump has gone to extraordinary lengths for Peters.
CBS News promoted a 60 Minutes report about Peters.
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The Trump administration has reinstated a rule that allows hunters to bait bears with human food like doughnuts and bacon on federal lands in Alaska. This rule replaces a 2024 Biden administration ban and will take effect in mid-November, sparking concerns about bear aggression and safety.
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The new rule lets hunters use foods like bacon, doughnuts, and meat scraps to bait bears on federal lands in Alaska.
This rule replaces a 2024 ban introduced by President Biden’s administration.
Environmental and animal protection groups warn that baiting can make bears more aggressive and dangerous to people.
The rule follows an executive order from President Donald Trump called "Unleashing Alaska’s Extraordinary Resource Potential."
The US Interior Department says the rule responds to requests from Alaska residents for more control over wildlife management.
Hunters typically place bait in containers and wait nearby to hunt bears at close range.
The practice is controversial and raises ethical questions about fair hunting.
Previous administrations have gone back and forth on this rule, with legal challenges involved.
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