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The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is investigating an Amazon cargo plane crash in Miami that killed five people on the ground. Investigators plan to interview the two pilots, review flight data, and gather evidence to find out why the plane overshot the runway during landing.
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The cargo plane crashed on Sunday after overshooting a runway at Miami International Airport.
Five people on the ground died in the accident.
The two pilots, a 55-year-old captain and a 37-year-old first officer, were released from the hospital and will be interviewed by the NTSB.
Both the cockpit voice recorder and flight data recorder were recovered and contain detailed information about the flight.
The plane was a Boeing 767-33, carrying about 32,000 pounds of cargo, mostly contact lenses.
Investigators found no signs that speed brakes or thrust reversers were used during landing.
The plane stopped about 1,300 feet beyond the runway, hitting vehicles before catching fire.
The NTSB team is also talking to air traffic controllers and others present at the time of the crash.
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Tung Chee-hwa, the first leader of Hong Kong after it returned to Chinese rule in 1997, has died at 89. He served as chief executive during difficult times, including economic crisis, health outbreaks, and major protests, and resigned in 2005.
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Tung Chee-hwa became Hong Kong’s first chief executive in July 1997 after Britain handed the city back to China.
He was born in Shanghai in 1937 and studied mechanical engineering in the UK.
Before politics, he led his family’s shipping company, Orient Overseas.
His time as leader included the Asian Financial Crisis and two health epidemics: bird flu and SARS.
In 2003, half a million people protested a proposed national security law that many feared would reduce their freedoms.
Tung resigned in 2005, with health reasons cited, though some said he faced pressure from Beijing.
Beijing imposed a national security law on Hong Kong in 2020, which officials say keeps order but critics say limits freedoms.
Tung died surrounded by family, and his office praised his character and dedication.
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The National Park Service expects to restore the Grand Canyon’s water supply within weeks after a flash flood damaged the main water pipeline. The damage did not affect most of a new pipeline project, and temporary water intake construction will begin soon to provide water while repairs continue.
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A flash flood on August 29 caused two deaths, left one person missing, and led to about 80 rescues at the Grand Canyon.
The main water pipeline, the 12.5-mile Transcanyon Waterline, was damaged but most of a near-complete upgrade project was not affected.
The pipeline supplies water to millions of visitors and about 1,600 residents of the Grand Canyon Village.
Officials plan to build a temporary water intake this week to provide water at pre-flood levels.
The ongoing repair and upgrade project costs more than $200 million and will secure water supply for over 50 years.
Water conservation is currently encouraged for residents and tourists due to limited stored water.
Overnight stays at the park have paused three times since August 2024 because of pipeline failures.
Residents are adapting by conserving water in daily activities like limiting showers and reusing water.
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A corruption inquiry (ICAC) is investigating claims that a political operative, Jeremy Greenwood, and others received payments from a fugitive property developer, Jean Nassif, in exchange for fast-tracking development projects. Greenwood denied inventing a colorful paper note said to be proof of their agreement, and key figures related to the case have denied wrongdoing or are yet to give evidence.
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Jeremy Greenwood is a political operative who told ICAC about an agreement with developer Jean Nassif involving payments for fast-tracking projects.
The agreement allegedly involved $1 million per project for up to five projects, totaling up to $5 million.
Greenwood described a pink or fuchsia folded note as the only written proof of this deal.
Greenwood, Charles Perrottet, and Christian Ellis are accused of sharing about $2 million in payments from Nassif between 2020 and 2023.
Charles Perrottet and Greenwood deny accepting illegal donations; Ellis is overseas and not participating in hearings.
Dominic Perrottet, former premier and brother of Charles, is not involved in the investigation.
Greenwood said a lawyer friend, Sharangan Maheswaran, acted for him and had a verbal payment agreement, raising possible conflict of interest issues.
Jean Nassif, the developer, is a fugitive and was expected to appear by video, but delayed with a medical certificate.
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A driveway collapsed at actor Nicolas Cage’s coastal mansion in Malibu, creating a large hole and causing a gas leak early Tuesday morning. Authorities managed the leak and shut off gas to part of the street as a safety measure because of coastal erosion risks.
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The driveway of Nicolas Cage’s Malibu mansion collapsed on Tuesday morning.
The collapse caused a gas leak just before 6 a.m. which was later controlled.
Gas services were temporarily cut off to an 85-foot section of the street as a safety step.
The collapse happened after coastal flooding and rough conditions caused by Tropical Storm Marie.
Malibu officials banned entry to five homes on the street, including Cage’s, due to safety concerns.
The mansion was sold to Nicolas Cage in 2024 according to property records.
The neighborhood is near the ocean and the Pacific Coast Highway.
Nicolas Cage is an actor known for many films and recent TV work, including playing John Madden in a new movie.
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ABC will not renew Jimmy Kimmel’s contract after 2027, which means the current 24th season of “Jimmy Kimmel Live” will be the show’s last. Jimmy Kimmel has hosted the late-night talk show on ABC since 2003.
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ABC will end Jimmy Kimmel’s contract in 2027.
The 24th season of “Jimmy Kimmel Live” is expected to be the final season.
Jimmy Kimmel has been hosting the show since 2003.
This information was reported by Page Six, citing a source close to the situation.
ABC has confirmed it will not extend the contract beyond 2027.
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Australia is planning more sanctions against Israel but will not ban trade with Israeli settlements like the UK has. Several countries, including the UK, Canada, France, and nine European nations, are taking steps to punish Israel for its actions in the West Bank and support a two-state solution.
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The UK government will ban goods from Israeli settlements in the West Bank, stop arms exports, and impose sanctions on individuals.
The UK foreign secretary described actions in the West Bank as unlawful and called some settlers "terrorists."
Australia will introduce targeted sanctions but will not join the blanket ban on goods from settlements, citing concerns about impacts on businesses and peace efforts.
Foreign Minister Penny Wong said the Israeli government’s expansion of settlements and violence is harming the chance for a two-state solution.
Twelve countries, including Canada, France, and several European nations, are considering or planning trade restrictions on goods from Israeli settlements illegal under international law.
Australia's sanctions already include financial penalties and travel bans on certain Israeli officials linked to settler violence.
The measures come after tensions following Hamas attacks, the Israel-Gaza war, and an attack in Australia linked to these conflicts.
Some Australian politicians urge stronger action against Israel's settlements to support Palestinian statehood, while others criticize Australia’s approach toward Israel.
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Comedian Alan Carr received the Special Recognition award at the 31st National Television Awards, celebrating his work and recent popularity. Other winners included Sir David Attenborough, who was honored as Best Presenter on his 100th birthday, and Jeremy Clarkson’s show Clarkson’s Farm, which won a Celebrity-Led Reality Docuseries award for the second year.
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Alan Carr was surprised with the Special Recognition prize at the National Television Awards.
Carr’s show The Celebrity Traitors won the Reality Competition prize, attracting 15 million viewers in a week.
Sir David Attenborough won Best Presenter during his 100th year, breaking the winning streak of Ant and Dec.
Attenborough’s collaborator accepted the award, sharing a message about protecting the planet.
Clarkson’s Farm won the newly created Celebrity-Led Reality Docuseries award for the second year in a row.
The documentary Our Girls: The Southport Families, about children killed at a dance class, won the Authored Documentary category.
Guests, including Kelly Osbourne, expressed honor and emotional ties to nominated documentaries about personal and tragic stories.
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The Trump administration did not stop the UK from imposing sanctions on Israeli settlements in the West Bank. The UK and several other countries introduced trade restrictions to oppose Israel’s settlement policies, which led to diplomatic tensions between Israel and the UK.
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The UK announced sanctions on people and goods connected to Israeli settlements in the West Bank.
11 other Western countries joined the UK in supporting these trade restrictions.
The sanctions respond to Israel’s plans to expand settlements in the E1 area, which affects possible borders of a future Palestinian state.
Israel responded by closing the UK consulate in East Jerusalem, expelling British diplomats, and ending British military missions in the region.
British Prime Minister Andy Burnham informed President Trump about the sanctions before the announcement.
President Trump did not oppose or ask to change the UK’s plan according to U.S. and British officials.
U.S. officials said they share concerns about Israel’s West Bank policies but do not fully agree with the sanctions.
U.S. ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee criticized the sanctions in an uncoordinated statement, calling them discriminatory.
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US forces attacked five Iranian oil tankers in the Gulf of Oman and near Iran's main oil export terminal. This was after Iran aimed missiles at a US Navy ship and then launched missiles at a US base in Jordan, most of which were intercepted by Jordanian air defenses.
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US military struck five Iranian tankers connected to Iran’s Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC).
Iran fired missiles twice: first at a US Navy warship, which avoided damage, then at a US base in Jordan.
Jordan intercepted 18 out of 20 missiles launched by Iran at the US base.
Iran warned it will strike US ships in Kuwaiti and Bahraini ports and told tanker crews in these areas to leave immediately.
The Iranian tankers attacked are part of a network that funds the IRGC and its allied groups in the region.
One targeted tanker was near Kharg Island, where 90% of Iran’s crude oil is exported.
Oil prices rose following the attacks, with Brent crude up 1.5% and US oil up 1.6%.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that Iran’s attacks on US ships will continue to be met with strikes on Iranian tankers.
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In 2011, President Barack Obama gave his first interview about the mission to find and kill Osama bin Laden. He shared his thoughts during the operation as it was happening.
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The interview was with the TV program 60 Minutes.
The mission took place in 2011.
Osama bin Laden was a top terrorist leader.
The operation aimed to find and kill him.
President Obama described his feelings watching the operation.
This was the first interview he gave after the mission.
The interview is available on the CBS News app.
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The Mont Blanc mountain and its glaciers are melting quickly due to rising temperatures caused by climate change. This has led to more rock falls and dangerous conditions for climbers in the region. Scientists link these changes to similar climate-related disasters, such as the recent floods in Nepal.
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Mont Blanc is the highest peak in Western Europe, located on the border between France and Italy.
Record heat waves in Europe have warmed permafrost that acts like glue, causing cliffs to break and rocks to fall.
Rock falls on Mont Blanc have increased since mid-July, making some areas hard to access or climb.
The average July temperature on the nearby Aiguille du Midi peak rose from 1.6°C in 1994 to 3.3°C in 2026.
Tarpaulins are used to cover parts of the Mer de Glace glacier to help reduce melting.
The recent floods in Nepal and China, caused by glaciers and bedrock collapsing, were worsened by climate change.
Experts see a connection between mountain changes in the Alps and extreme weather events in distant regions like the Himalayas.
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The United States is banning dairy, most alcoholic drinks, and motorcycles from Canada starting in three weeks. This move comes after Canada placed tariffs on $20 billion of U.S. goods, deepening a trade conflict between the two countries. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said the trade tensions push Canada to reduce its dependence on the U.S. and expand trade with other partners like the European Union.
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The U.S. will ban Canadian dairy products, most alcoholic beverages, and motorcycles in response to Canadian tariffs.
Canada imposed tariffs on $20 billion worth of U.S. goods earlier the same day.
President Donald Trump ordered U.S. government contracts to exclude Canadian products until Canada offers full reciprocity to American goods.
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said Canada aims to become less dependent on the U.S. economically.
The U.S. previously imposed 50% tariffs on about 5% of Canadian imports, targeting dairy, alcohol, and auto industries.
Trade conflicts between Canada and the U.S. have existed for years, especially over dairy and softwood lumber.
Some Canadian provinces have banned U.S. alcoholic products, contributing to rising tensions.
Canada is exploring stronger trade ties with the European Union to diversify away from U.S. dependence.
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will make a brief 24-hour trip to New York to speak at the United Nations General Assembly this month. This decision follows New York City’s mayor urging his arrest over alleged war crimes related to the Gaza conflict, an action the city cannot legally enforce.
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Netanyahu plans to arrive in New York on September 23, speak at the U.N. on September 24, and return to Israel the same night.
New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani called Netanyahu a "war criminal" and urged his arrest over the Gaza war but retracted since city authorities lack the power to arrest an international leader.
The International Criminal Court (ICC) issued a warrant against Netanyahu in 2024 for alleged war crimes, including using starvation as a weapon and targeting civilians; Israel denies these charges.
The U.S. and Israel are not members of the ICC, and previous U.S. administrations have sanctioned ICC staff.
Netanyahu’s visit occurs during the Jewish holidays and amid Israel’s upcoming general election.
Protests are expected during Netanyahu’s U.N. speech, similar to last year’s mass walkout at the General Assembly.
Israel’s U.N. Ambassador Danny Danon criticized calls for Netanyahu’s arrest as politically motivated and highlighted the importance of Netanyahu’s attendance.
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Hurricane Lowell hit the Hawaiian islands with heavy rain, strong winds, and large waves. Some areas received up to 2 feet of rain, and wind speeds reached 90 miles per hour, causing significant damage to homes.
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Hurricane Lowell affected the Hawaiian islands.
Some places got up to 2 feet (about 60 cm) of rain.
Winds reached speeds of 90 miles per hour (about 145 km/h).
The storm created very large waves.
Many homes in Hawaii were damaged by the storm.
The event was reported by CBS News correspondents Carter Evans and Rob Marciano.
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Singapore’s prime minister and government ministers have received a large salary increase, with the prime minister’s pay rising by about $1 million. The government says high salaries help attract talented leaders and support good governance, though the pay is much higher than most citizens earn.
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The prime minister’s annual salary increased from S$2.2 million ($1.7 million) to S$3.6 million ($2.8 million).
Deputy prime minister’s salary rose from S$1.8 million to S$3 million.
Other cabinet ministers now earn between S$1.8 million and S$2.8 million, based on their roles.
The prime minister plans to donate his entire salary increase to good causes.
Singapore’s high ministerial pay is much more than leaders in countries like the US ($400,000) and the UK ($230,000).
The pay raise is the biggest in 15 years and was recommended by an independent committee.
Officials will not get the full new salaries immediately but will see a one-time raise of up to 9% starting October 15.
Singapore argues that paying well for political leaders helps ensure strong leadership and good government.
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The UK government announced it will impose sanctions on Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank, leading to angry reactions from Israel and some British Jewish leaders. This follows concerns over violence by settlers and hopes from the UK for a two-state solution. Meanwhile, major air traffic control problems in the UK caused many flight delays and cancellations.
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UK Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband said the UK will sanction illegal Israeli settlements in the West Bank.
Israel responded strongly and called the UK government “hostile” over this decision.
Chief Rabbi Sir Ephraim Mirvis warned the sanctions might encourage hatred against Jews in the UK.
The UK aims for a peaceful two-state solution between Israelis and Palestinians.
The announcement caused political debate within the UK and could affect relations with the US.
Separate from this, UK air traffic control failures left tens of thousands of passengers stranded with flight delays and cancellations.
The Bank of England governor warned of potential rising inflation due to global conflicts and weather events.
Media also reported on British celebrities and royal family issues, but the main focus remains on UK foreign policy and air travel problems.
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Damien Warren-Smith performs as Garry Starr, a clown character who combines comedy and nudity in a show called "Classic Penguins." The show uses humor and performance to encourage people to read classic Penguin books while presenting modern clowning in a unique way.
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Damien Warren-Smith is a trained clown who studied in Paris and Berlin.
His character, Garry Starr, tries to save literature by performing all Penguin Classic novels in one hour.
The show features nudity as part of the performance, which some audience members initially find surprising.
Warren-Smith believes clowning involves personal openness and turning humiliation into art.
Audiences experience a mix of comedy, modern clown techniques, and a call to appreciate classic literature.
Warren-Smith describes his clown work as a personal journey from being laughed at to embracing laughter as an art.
The show has toured internationally and has attracted attention on social media.
"Classic Penguins" uses humor to make literature and clowning accessible and entertaining.
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The UK government announced a ban on imports from Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank, signaling a stronger stance on the Israel-Palestine conflict. This move follows the UK's recognition of a Palestinian state last year and aims to support a two-state solution by coordinating with other countries.
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The UK banned imports from Israeli settlements in the West Bank, which are considered occupied territories.
This action was announced by Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband alongside Prime Minister Andy Burnham.
The UK recognized a Palestinian state about a year before this announcement.
The move is intended to encourage a two-state solution, meaning an independent Palestine alongside Israel.
Eleven countries, including France and Canada, are coordinating similar actions.
Israel responded by closing the British consulate in Jerusalem.
Some UK political figures, including Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch and the Chief Rabbi, expressed concern that such measures might increase antisemitism.
Labour politician Andy Burnham criticized his predecessor’s earlier approach and aims to take a stronger stance on the issue.
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