A psychologist testified at Lindsay Clancy’s murder trial that she has bipolar disorder and faced anxiety, depression, insomnia, and suicidal thoughts before killing her three children. The trial focuses on Clancy’s mental state during the killings, with her attorney arguing she had postpartum psychosis, while prosecutors say the crimes were planned.
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Lindsay Clancy killed her three young children in January 2023.
Forensic psychologist Dr. Kirk Heilbrun diagnosed Clancy with bipolar disorder after examining her.
Another expert, a forensic psychiatrist, disagreed and said Clancy did not have bipolar disorder or psychosis.
Clancy’s lawyer says she had postpartum psychosis, a rare mental illness connected to childbirth.
Postpartum psychosis involves stress, lack of sleep, and hormonal changes after having a baby.
Clancy’s attorney claims antidepressants made her condition worse.
Prosecutors argue Clancy planned the killings and purposely got her husband out of the house.
Bipolar 2 disorder, which Dr. Heilbrun suggested, includes cycles of depression and mild mania called hypomania.
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President Donald Trump’s administration has proposed a new rule to make a $103,265 fee for H-1B work visas permanent. This fee would greatly increase the cost for employers who hire highly skilled foreign workers in fields like tech and research. The proposal is open for public comments before it can be finalized by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).
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The proposed fee for H-1B visas is $103,265, a large increase from previous fees of about $2,000 to $5,000.
The rule was published in the US Federal Register and has a 30-day public comment period.
The H-1B program allows US employers to hire 65,000 foreign workers annually, plus 20,000 more with advanced degrees.
Last year, President Trump temporarily imposed a $100,000 fee, but it was blocked by court rulings.
A federal judge ruled the fee illegal, but appeals and court cases are ongoing.
The fee aims to reduce H-1B visa use, which dropped by over 25% in 2024 compared to 2023.
Critics say the visa program is misused to replace US workers with cheaper foreign labor; supporters say it helps fill skill gaps in the US workforce.
Legal challenges argue the president cannot override laws that created the H-1B program and that DHS lacks authority to impose fees without Congress’s approval.
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Michigan Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed responded to criticism over comments made by Twitch streamer Hasan Piker about another House candidate from Michigan. El-Sayed said that only he and his campaign team speak for his campaign and emphasized his commitment to safety for all communities, including Jewish people.
Key Facts
Abdul El-Sayed is running for the U.S. Senate in Michigan as a Democratic nominee.
Twitch streamer Hasan Piker made controversial comments about a Michigan House candidate.
El-Sayed addressed the backlash by stating he alone speaks for his campaign.
He stressed that his commitment to safety includes protecting Jewish people.
The controversy involves political figures and public statements in Michigan.
El-Sayed made his statement to clarify his position and leadership of the campaign.
The issue reflects tensions within political discourse and community safety concerns.
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A woman who was removed from her position as Miss North Carolina has filed a lawsuit claiming she lost her title because of her conservative political beliefs. The lawsuit accuses those in charge of unfairly taking away her crown.
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The plaintiff is the dethroned Miss North Carolina.
She alleges her political views caused her removal.
The lawsuit claims this was an act of defamation, which means damaging her reputation with false statements.
The case focuses on political discrimination.
The controversy has gained public attention in the U.S.
Specific details about the people who removed her or the exact reasons given are not mentioned in the article.
The article does not state when the lawsuit was filed or the current status of the case.
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The U.S. Postal Service issued new rules for mail ballots shortly before some states begin mailing them for the 2026 midterm elections. These rules depend on whether the Supreme Court allows President Donald Trump’s order restricting mail voting to proceed, but lower courts have currently blocked the order.
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The Postal Service’s new mail ballot rules were announced less than two weeks before some states start mailing ballots.
The rules will only take effect if the Supreme Court allows President Trump’s order on mail voting to proceed.
A federal judge in Boston has currently blocked the order, freezing the changes before the midterm elections.
The Trump administration has asked the Supreme Court to lift that injunction to implement the changes.
The first mail ballots for military and overseas voters are scheduled to be sent from North Carolina on September 4, making late changes difficult to apply nationwide.
The Postal Service requires states to submit voter lists to receive mail ballots under the new rule.
Opponents argue President Trump does not have authority to change state election rules, which are controlled by states or Congress.
The Supreme Court has not yet ruled on whether the Trump order and Postal Service rules can move forward.
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A group of Republican-led states asked the Supreme Court to consider a case about whether children in private schools can get state-funded special education services on their school campuses. The case involves families in Massachusetts who say the state is forcing them to choose between private school and needed special education by requiring services to be provided off-campus.
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Attorneys general from 14 Republican-led states supported families in a Supreme Court case from Massachusetts.
The case challenges Massachusetts’ rule that children in private schools must receive special education services off-campus at public or neutral sites.
Massachusetts grants special education services to children in both public and private schools, which is not required by federal law.
The families say the policy causes loss of class time, travel difficulties, and stigma for children receiving services off-campus.
Special education services include speech therapy, counseling, physical therapy, and academic support.
The case is called Hellman v. Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.
The Supreme Court decision could affect how states nationwide provide special education to private school students.
Massachusetts did not respond to requests for comment before publication.
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Democratic Representative Jake Auchincloss said that the Democratic Party does not support what Hasan Piker expresses, especially regarding comments related to political violence. Auchincloss rejected Piker’s statements about events like 9/11 and political violence involving public figures.
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Jake Auchincloss is a Democratic Representative from Massachusetts.
He said Hasan Piker’s views do not represent the Democratic Party.
Auchincloss mentioned Piker’s comments about 9/11 and political violence.
He criticized Piker for seeming to excuse violent acts or threats.
Auchincloss wants to make clear that the party rejects such rhetoric.
Hasan Piker is known for his political commentary online.
The discussion came during a public interview on Sunday.
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The Trump administration has reassigned all immigration officers from a key anti-fraud unit to focus on screening South African refugees and investigating alleged unlawful voters. This shift has disrupted training for asylum officers and raised concerns about delays in processing asylum claims.
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All Fraud Detection and National Security Directorate (FDNS) immigration officers have been reassigned full-time to two main tasks: screening South African refugees and investigating unlawful voters.
This reassignment means officers will not be available to train asylum officers in the near future.
USCIS, which handles immigration services, is part of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), led by President Trump during his second term.
Asylum claim processing under this administration has slowed significantly, causing delays for those seeking asylum.
The refugee screening focuses heavily on South Africans, mainly Afrikaners, who US officials say face racial discrimination; South Africa rejects this claim.
Between October 2025 and July 2026, 10,255 out of 10,258 refugees admitted to the US were from South Africa.
The unlawful voter screening aims to find noncitizens who may have voted illegally, although confirmed cases of such voting are very rare.
DHS claimed to find over 250,000 potential illegal voter registrations, but the confirmed number was much lower.
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The New York Police Department (NYPD) is investigating a video showing three people coming out of a manhole near Madison Square Garden early on August 18. This is the latest video of people entering sewer systems in New York City, following similar videos reported in May.
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The video was posted on TikTok and shows three people wearing headlamps and black overalls climbing out of a manhole at 4:19 a.m.
The NYPD confirmed they are aware of the video and have an ongoing investigation with no arrests made yet.
Earlier in May, the NYPD investigated multiple videos showing people climbing out of sewers across the city at night.
Emergency Services Unit officers checked the sewers and found no harmful items or threats to the public.
The city’s Environmental Protection Department also inspected the sewer system and found no damage.
Investigators are considering the possibility that the people in the videos might be searching the sewers for valuables.
It is not clear if the recent video and the earlier videos are connected.
The Environmental Protection Department warned that entering the sewer system is illegal and very dangerous.
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The prosecution in the trial of Lindsay Clancy is calling psychological experts to speak about her mental state when she killed her three children. These experts aim to provide evidence that challenges the defense’s statements about her mindset during the crime.
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Lindsay Clancy is on trial for killing her three children.
The prosecution is presenting rebuttal witnesses, mainly psychological experts.
These experts focus on Clancy’s mental state at the time of the killings.
The goal is to counter the defense’s claims about her psychological condition.
The trial is being covered by CBS News and legal experts.
The testimony seeks to help the jury understand Clancy's state of mind clearly.
The trial is ongoing, with the prosecution continuing its case.
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President Trump and Education Secretary Linda McMahon held an event at the White House to highlight their efforts to promote school choice as the new school year starts. They focused on the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, which expands school choice by providing a federal tax benefit.
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President Trump and Education Secretary Linda McMahon hosted a Rose Garden event at the White House.
The event was aimed at students and parents.
It highlighted the administration’s support for school choice.
School choice means allowing parents to choose which schools their children attend.
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act expanded school choice options.
This Act introduced a federal tax benefit to help parents with school-related costs.
The event occurred as the new academic year began.
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The trial of Lindsay Clancy is close to finishing, with closing arguments expected soon. Trial lawyer Mark Eiglarsh spoke to CBS News about how the jury might consider expert testimony in the case.
Key Facts
Lindsay Clancy's trial is nearing its end.
Closing arguments are expected to happen this week.
Mark Eiglarsh is a trial lawyer and former prosecutor.
Eiglarsh provided analysis for CBS News.
The focus is on how the jury may weigh expert testimony during their decision.
Expert testimony refers to evidence given by specialists in a field to help the jury understand complex information.
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Vice President JD Vance campaigned in Maine with former Republican Governor Paul LePage, who is running for Congress in Maine’s 2nd District. LePage hopes to win the seat as the current Democratic representative is retiring, and the district has a mix of Republican and Democratic support.
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Paul LePage is running for Congress in Maine’s 2nd District against Democrat Matthew Dunlap.
The current representative, Jared Golden, a moderate Democrat, is retiring.
The district generally favors Republicans and supported President Trump by 9 points in 2024.
Vice President JD Vance promoted President Trump’s economic agenda while supporting LePage.
LePage was governor of Maine from 2011 to 2019 and has high name recognition.
Campaign polls show a close race, with some surveys favoring LePage and others Dunlap.
Prediction markets give LePage a better chance of winning, with about a 56-61% chance.
LePage’s opponents criticize his past support for Medicaid cuts, tariffs, and foreign policy decisions affecting costs.
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Senator Susan Collins from Maine criticized President Donald Trump's plan to impose new tariffs on Canada. She said that the United States, especially Maine, has a good trade relationship with Canada and that adding tariffs would be a bad decision.
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Senator Susan Collins represents the state of Maine.
She is facing a challenging re-election campaign in November.
President Donald Trump has threatened to impose new tariffs on Canada.
Collins called these new tariffs a "mistake."
She emphasized the strong and positive trade relationship between the U.S. and Canada.
Collins made her comments in an interview with News Center.
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Twelve people have been arrested in connection with a car crash on the A66 near Middlesbrough that killed seven people, including two police officers. The crash happened after police chased a Volkswagen Passat that was driving the wrong way and involved serious criminal behavior.
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Seven people died in the crash: two police officers and five passengers in the Passat.
The Passat was driven the wrong way on the A66 after police pursued it.
Police arrested 12 people, including men and women aged 19 to 61.
The suspects face charges including being in an organized crime group, firearm possession, and drug offenses.
The Passat and another vehicle, a Volvo XC60, had cloned license plates and were linked to dangerous driving incidents.
Four of the five Passat passengers had previous criminal records.
Police are investigating the crash as the result of serious criminal activity.
Some of those arrested were released on bail, while others remain in custody.
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An 8-year-old girl named Lillian Smart from Louisiana died after being infected by Naegleria fowleri, a rare brain-eating amoeba found in warm freshwater. The infection likely happened while she was swimming in Lake Claiborne, and this is the first confirmed case in Louisiana since 2013.
Key Facts
Lillian Smart died from an infection caused by Naegleria fowleri, often called a brain-eating amoeba.
The amoeba thrives in warm freshwater, especially where water temperature is above 77°F (25°C).
Infection happens when water containing the amoeba enters the nose and reaches the brain.
This infection almost always results in death and cannot spread from person to person.
Louisiana had not reported a confirmed case of this infection since 2013.
Between 1937 and 2025, only about 180 cases were confirmed in the U.S.
The Louisiana Department of Health noted there is no regular testing for the amoeba in bodies of water.
A similar case occurred last year when a 12-year-old boy in South Carolina died from the infection.
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The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is reviewing a federal program called E-Rate that helps schools get affordable internet access. Many school districts rely heavily on this program, but the FCC is considering major changes, including possibly limiting its reach or ending it because they believe it may have already met its goals. Education and technology leaders are preparing to oppose these changes and ask lawmakers to protect the program.
Key Facts
E-Rate is a federal program created 30 years ago to help schools, especially in poor areas, get discounts of up to 90% on internet service.
Over 96,000 school districts nationwide use E-Rate to connect classrooms and school operations to the internet.
The FCC has started a full review of E-Rate, asking for public input on whether the program should be changed or ended.
The FCC is considering limiting E-Rate benefits to rural areas or ending the program because it says the program has fulfilled its original mission.
School leaders say the program supports more than just teaching—it also helps with attendance, meal payments, and facility management.
Some parents and experts are concerned about too much screen time for students and want more control over internet use in schools.
Education technology groups are calling for strong protests to keep the E-Rate program intact and functional.
The FCC chairman linked the review to plans from the Heritage Foundation under President Trump’s administration aimed at reducing federal government broadband programs.
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California Governor Gavin Newsom is working on new rules about who should pay for wildfire damage caused by utility companies’ equipment. He wants to protect utilities from big financial losses while making sure fire victims get paid faster. This issue follows several deadly wildfires linked to utility equipment in California.
Key Facts
The most destructive California wildfire killed 85 people and was linked to Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E) equipment in 2018.
PG&E filed for bankruptcy soon after due to wildfire liability claims.
Gov. Newsom signed a law creating a $21 billion fund paid by utilities and customers to cover wildfire damages if utilities improve safety.
Newsom now seeks to limit the amount utilities must pay for wildfire damages to protect them from financial trouble.
Southern California Edison is also facing claims for a 2025 wildfire that killed 19 people, caused by its transmission tower.
California’s electricity rates are among the highest partly because utilities raise rates to pay for wildfire prevention and damages.
Some fire victims oppose Newsom’s plan, feeling it favors utilities over survivors.
Insurance companies worry they might have to cover more costs if the plan passes.
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Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced a new strong economic plan to pressure Iran and its trade partners. This plan aims to use sanctions to impact Iran's economy as part of the U.S. government's strategy.
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Scott Bessent is the U.S. Treasury Secretary.
He revealed a new economic plan targeting Iran.
The plan involves sanctions that limit Iran’s trade and financial activities.
It aims to put pressure on the Iranian government.
The sanctions also affect countries and companies that trade with Iran.
This move is part of ongoing U.S. efforts to deal with Iran’s actions.
The announcement was covered by CBS News reporters.
The effort is described as an "economic onslaught" by the Treasury Secretary.
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The U.S. military struck a vessel in the eastern Pacific Ocean, killing two people accused of drug trafficking. This is part of an ongoing U.S. campaign targeting boats linked to drug smuggling near Latin America, with over 60 strikes and 210 deaths in about a year.
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The U.S. Southern Command said the strike targeted a boat on known drug trafficking routes in the eastern Pacific.
Two people died in the strike, with no direct evidence publicly shown that the vessel carried drugs.
The U.S. has bombed drug trafficking boats in the Caribbean Sea and eastern Pacific for nearly a year.
The campaign has caused over 210 deaths and more than 60 strikes so far.
The Trump administration is working with some Latin American countries to extend military operations against drug groups on land.
Some countries, like Guatemala, deny agreeing to joint U.S. operations, while others, like Ecuador, have started missions with the U.S.
President Donald Trump calls this effort an "armed conflict" against drug cartels to reduce drug flow and overdoses in the U.S.
Critics question the legality and effectiveness of the strikes, pointing out many drugs enter the U.S. by land from Mexico.
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