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A Maltese businessman, Yorgen Fenech, was found not guilty by a jury in the 2017 car bomb killing of journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia. The journalist was known for exposing corruption in Malta, and her murder led to protests and a prime minister’s resignation.
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Daphne Caruana Galizia was killed by a car bomb in October 2017 near her home.
She reported on corruption involving Maltese politicians and business leaders.
Yorgen Fenech, a wealthy businessman, was accused of planning and paying for the killing.
In 2026, a jury found Fenech not guilty of complicity and criminal conspiracy in an 8-1 vote.
Fenech was the last person charged in connection with the murder.
Caruana Galizia’s death sparked protests that forced then-Prime Minister Joseph Muscat to resign.
An independent inquiry said Malta’s government created a culture that allowed her killing but found no direct involvement.
People gathered outside the courtroom to demand justice after Fenech’s acquittal.
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David Muir shared a video showing a group of dolphins jumping through clear water off the coast of California. The scene shows many dolphins moving together in a fast and exciting way.
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The video shows dozens of dolphins leaping through clear water.
The dolphins appear to be moving quickly together, described as a "stampede."
The footage was recorded off the California coast.
David Muir, a news anchor, shared this video.
The video captures a natural behavior of dolphins in the ocean.
This kind of group movement by dolphins is unusual and visually impressive.
The event was shared on ABC News for the public to see.
It highlights marine life activity along the U.S. West Coast.
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President Donald Trump supports a major deal giving the US control over 17 Venezuelan oil fields, managed by North American Blue Energy Partners (Nabep), a company linked to Venezuelan businessman Alejandro Betancourt López. Betancourt has a history of working with the Venezuelan government and has faced investigations in multiple countries, though he has not been convicted.
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The US deal covers 17 Venezuelan oil fields with about 65 billion barrels of crude oil.
North American Blue Energy Partners (Nabep), led by Alejandro Betancourt, will manage the oil production and sales.
Alejandro Betancourt López was born in Caracas in 1980 and studied in Boston, with an estimated net worth of $2.6 billion.
Betancourt’s company, Derwick Associates, won $5 billion in government contracts to build 11 power plants during Venezuela’s electricity crisis, mostly without bidding.
He has been called part of the "bolichicos," a group of young Venezuelan entrepreneurs linked to government deals, though his lawyer disagrees with the label.
Anti-corruption groups say some of Betancourt’s projects were overpriced or poorly done, but his legal team denies these claims and calls them political attacks.
Betancourt’s business activities expanded internationally, including investing in the Spanish sunglasses company Hawkers.
None of the investigations into Betancourt have led to criminal convictions so far.
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British actor Tim Curry died at age 80 from coronary artery disease, according to his spokesman. He also had a history of stroke and kidney cancer, which contributed to his death. Curry was best known for his role as Dr. Frank-N-Furter in the 1975 film The Rocky Horror Picture Show.
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Tim Curry died at his home in Los Angeles on August 25, 2026.
The official cause of death was coronary artery disease, a heart condition.
He had previously suffered a severe stroke in 2012, which left him using a wheelchair.
Curry also had kidney cancer during his life.
He was famous for playing Dr. Frank-N-Furter, a character from The Rocky Horror Picture Show.
After his stroke, he focused on voice acting and appeared at fan conventions.
Curry also acted in other well-known roles, including Pennywise in the 1990 TV miniseries It.
He published a memoir titled Vagabond, discussing his stroke and recovery.
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A retired Navy veteran named Dale Sanders has set a record as the oldest person to finish hiking the entire Appalachian Trail. He first set this record in 2017, lost it in 2021 when a friend finished the trail at an older age, and has now reclaimed the title.
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Dale Sanders is a retired Navy veteran.
He completed hiking the Appalachian Trail, which is about 2,200 miles long.
Sanders first became the oldest person to finish the trail in 2017.
In 2021, a friend of his finished the trail when older, taking the record.
Dale Sanders has now finished the trail again to reclaim the oldest person record.
The Appalachian Trail is a long-distance hiking path in the eastern United States.
The record is for the oldest individual to complete the entire trail.
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The 9/11 Museum was built to remember the events of the September 11 attacks and honor the victims and first responders. It aims to preserve their stories and voices for future generations.
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The museum focuses on the September 11, 2001 attacks.
It tells the stories of people affected, including victims and first responders.
The museum serves as a memorial to remember those who lost their lives.
Building the museum involved many challenges due to the emotional importance of the site.
It offers visitors a way to learn about the attacks and their impact.
The museum preserves personal accounts to keep history alive.
It is part of the CBS News 60 Minutes archive coverage.
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Thousands of people protested in Spain about the migrant situation in Ceuta, a small Spanish city in Africa. The protests happened after over 70,000 migrants entered Ceuta from Morocco in late July, causing tension and difficulties for the city and its residents.
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Approximately 50,000 people demonstrated in Madrid against the migrant crisis on September 2, Ceuta Day.
Over 70,000 migrants entered Ceuta from Morocco on July 30 and 31, resulting in at least 80 deaths.
The Spanish government says about 5,000 migrants remain in Ceuta, including 1,200 children, though local counts are higher.
Many migrants lack housing and some sleep on the beaches; the government is expanding emergency shelters and social services.
The situation has led to violence, including fights, attacks on military patrols, and reports of sexual assault.
Some local residents have clashed with police and protested against migrants by burning their belongings.
Political leaders in Spain disagree on the crisis, with some blaming it on court rulings and misinformation.
The Spanish government has committed about 309 million euros ($357 million) to support Ceuta amid the crisis.
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President Donald Trump said the United States carried out a strong attack on Iran and is ready to launch another strike at any time. Following the military actions between the U.S. and Iran, oil prices increased, affecting gas prices ahead of the Labor Day weekend.
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President Trump confirmed the U.S. made a significant military strike against Iran.
He stated the U.S. is ready to conduct additional attacks if needed.
The exchange of military strikes between the U.S. and Iran caused oil prices to rise.
Higher oil prices are expected to lead to increased gas prices during the Labor Day weekend.
The news report was covered by CBS News correspondent Charlie D'Agata.
The situation involves ongoing tensions between the U.S. and Iran with potential further conflict.
The economic impact is noticed in energy markets and consumer fuel costs.
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Tropical Storm Edouard hit East Texas, bringing heavy rain that caused major flooding. Emergency teams worked quickly to rescue people caught in the floods, with some places receiving almost two feet of rain.
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Tropical Storm Edouard moved into East Texas.
The storm caused heavy rain and major flooding in Southeast Texas.
Some areas got nearly 24 inches (2 feet) of rain.
First responders rescued people trapped by floodwaters.
The flooding created dangerous conditions in the affected areas.
Weather updates were provided by CBS News reporters on site.
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China’s carbon dioxide emissions dropped by 1% following the start of the US-Israeli conflict involving Iran. This was due to less oil use and more electric vehicles and public transport, showing China's shift toward cleaner energy and less reliance on oil imports.
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China cut its oil imports by 32%, equal to about one million barrels per day.
Overall oil use in China fell by 9%, and oil use in transportation fell by 16%.
The decrease helped slow the rise of global oil prices, which had risen about 60% after US airstrikes in February.
China used oil reserves and lowered demand to handle the oil supply shock.
Electric vehicle travel increased significantly, replacing many trips previously made by petrol and diesel vehicles.
China is the world’s largest maker and user of batteries, electric vehicles, wind turbines, and solar panels.
Despite a rise in coal use in the short term, the long-term trend in China is moving away from fossil fuels.
Analysts say China’s experience shows that reducing dependence on oil is a strong strategy for energy security.
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Iran attacked U.S. bases and allies in the Gulf region after U.S. strikes near Iran’s southern coast that killed at least 18 people. President Trump said the conflict would not last long and warned Iran of severe consequences if tensions over the Strait of Hormuz continue.
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Iran launched attacks on American military bases and allied forces in the Gulf region.
The attacks came after U.S. strikes along Iran's southern coast.
Iran’s health minister reported at least 18 people were killed in the U.S. strikes.
President Trump spoke at the White House about the situation.
He said the conflict would not last long.
He warned Iran it would face strong retaliation if issues around the Strait of Hormuz are not resolved.
The Strait of Hormuz is a strategic waterway important for global oil shipping.
Tensions between the U.S. and Iran have increased in this region.
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Iran said the United States committed a war crime after a U.S. strike killed at least four people at a wedding near the Strait of Hormuz. The strike targeted a location where civilians, including wedding guests, were present.
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Iran accused the U.S. of committing a war crime.
The incident involved a U.S. strike near the Strait of Hormuz.
At least four civilians were killed at a wedding party.
The affected event was a civilian gathering, not a military target.
The Strait of Hormuz is a strategic waterway for global shipping.
The U.S. has not publicly confirmed responsibility or details of the strike.
The event has increased tensions between Iran and the U.S.
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Cliff Kupchan discussed how the ongoing conflict involving Iran is affecting the global economy. He explained that the war is causing serious economic problems around the world.
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The war with Iran has recently intensified.
This conflict has a negative impact on the global economy.
Cliff Kupchan is an expert from Eurasia Group and the Center for the National Interest.
Economic issues linked to the war could affect many countries.
The discussion highlights the broad consequences beyond just the local region.
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Carla Jeffery, an actress known for her role in the Disney "Zombies" movies, has died at age 33. Her talent management company announced her death on Instagram but has not provided details about how she died.
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Carla Jeffery was 33 years old when she passed away on September 1, 2026.
She was best known for playing Bree in the "Zombies" movie series by Disney.
Jeffery started her acting career as a child and joined Alexanders Talent Management at age 12.
She appeared in TV shows like "iCarly," "Curb Your Enthusiasm," "Good Luck Charlie," and "Shake It Up."
Her death was announced by her talent management company on Instagram.
No cause of death has been shared publicly.
Many of her co-stars and fans expressed shock and sadness online.
The family has asked for privacy during this difficult time.
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Ukraine has asked the United Nations aviation agency to support a full ban on flights in Russian airspace because it is becoming unsafe. Ukraine plans to increase attacks on Russian military targets using drones but says it will not target civilian aircraft.
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Ukraine wants the UN aviation agency (ICAO) to push for a complete ban on flights over Russia.
President Zelensky said Russian airspace is very dangerous due to ongoing conflict.
Ukraine is increasing drone attacks on Russian military sites while avoiding civilian targets.
Russia’s airspace is still used by airlines from countries like China, Turkey, and the UAE.
ICAO cannot force rules on its 193 member countries but influences their aviation policies.
ICAO warned that civil planes face higher risks of being hit during conflicts.
Ukraine’s drone strikes have caused some Russian airports to close and flights to be canceled.
Russia’s President Putin described Ukraine's warnings as "state terrorism."
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The Taliban in Afghanistan banned education for girls older than 12 nearly five years ago. Despite this, Afghan women are secretly running underground schools to keep educating girls.
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The Taliban banned education for girls older than 12 about five years ago.
New laws continue to restrict girls' education in Afghanistan.
Afghan women are organizing secret schools to teach girls illegally.
These secret schools operate underground in cities like Kabul.
Women involved risk their safety by protesting and educating girls.
Reporters Leila Molana-Allen and Eric O’Connor visited one of these secret schools.
The secret schools are a form of silent resistance against Taliban rules.
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The Old Farmer’s Almanac and Farmers’ Almanac have different winter forecasts for 2026-27. Both expect mostly mild weather with some cold spells and snow, but they disagree on which areas will see the most snow and storms.
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The Old Farmer’s Almanac predicts a mild winter with cold and heavy snow in central New England, the Appalachians, and parts of the West.
The Farmers’ Almanac also expects mild periods but highlights an active storm path across the southern U.S. and quick cold snaps with snow in the northern Plains and Great Lakes.
Both agree the Northeast will have colder, snowier weather, especially in January and February inland.
For the West, the Old Farmer’s Almanac forecasts more mountain snow in the Intermountain West and Pacific Northwest; Farmers’ Almanac expects it mainly in the southern Rockies.
The biggest difference is in the South: Farmers’ Almanac predicts a wet, stormy season with some freezing rain or snow; Old Farmer’s Almanac expects warmer, drier weather there.
Both almanacs allow for quick cold spells and snow squalls but differ on how often and widespread they will be.
The Old Farmer’s Almanac was founded in 1792 and is separate from the Farmers’ Almanac, which uses different forecasting methods.
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Alex Katz is a well-known American artist who recently turned 99 years old. To celebrate, there will be an art exhibition in Nice, France, this fall showing his work alongside that of Henri Matisse. A correspondent visited Katz at his home in Maine to talk about his career for a culture program called CANVAS.
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Alex Katz is a famous American painter.
He just celebrated his 99th birthday.
An exhibition featuring Katz’s work will be held in Nice, France.
The exhibition is named "Henri Matisse - Alex Katz."
Katz’s work will be shown together with Henri Matisse’s art.
Jeffrey Brown, a senior arts correspondent, visited Katz at his home.
The visit was part of an arts and culture series called CANVAS.
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At the Venice Film Festival, George Clooney received a lifetime achievement award and spoke about challenges facing Hollywood, including the rise of artificial intelligence and media ownership by wealthy individuals. The festival features many films focused on global issues such as conflicts in Gaza and Ukraine, with organizers highlighting the political nature of cinema.
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George Clooney won a lifetime achievement award at the 83rd Venice Film Festival.
Clooney discussed the impact of artificial intelligence on the film industry.
He expressed concern about wealthy people owning major media outlets like The Washington Post and X.
The festival's film lineup includes documentaries about the Gaza conflict, Elon Musk, and Russian journalists covering the Ukraine war.
Jury president Maggie Gyllenhaal said that many films focus on current events and that movies are inherently political.
Festival director Alberto Barbera noted most films deal with contemporary global problems.
There was criticism about the low number of female-directed films in the competition.
The festival aims to provide a space for open discussion and better understanding of today’s difficult world.
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Trading Standards officers in Scotland have raided shops multiple times, finding many fake cigarettes being sold illegally. They say illegal tobacco sales are rising quickly and link the problem to organized crime.
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Trading Standards in Scotland have raided the same shops repeatedly to stop fake cigarette sales.
Fake cigarettes include ones made illegally and smuggled in to avoid paying taxes.
The number of illegal tobacco sales on UK high streets has increased sharply.
Authorities believe organized crime groups are behind this illegal trade.
The Scottish government is aware of the problem and is working with partners to find solutions.
The raids are part of an effort to reduce the illegal tobacco market.
BBC reporter Katie Hunter accompanied officers during their raids in Inverness.
Illegal tobacco sales damage public health and reduce government tax income.
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