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South Korean police are seeking to charge seven transport ministry officials for falsifying documents related to the 2024 Jeju Air crash that killed 179 people. The crash happened when the plane’s landing gear failed to deploy, and authorities found bird strikes on the engines as well as concerns about a concrete structure at the airport.
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The Jeju Air Boeing 737-800 crashed at Muan International Airport in South Korea in 2024.
Out of 181 people on board, 179 died; only two survived.
The plane’s landing gear did not deploy properly, causing it to skid off the runway and hit a concrete structure.
Bird strikes were found in the plane’s engines, which may have contributed to the crash.
The concrete structure, which housed antennas to guide landings, may have contributed to the accident because it was made of hard materials.
Police say seven transport officials falsely claimed the antennas met all safety rules.
Charges against the officials could lead to up to seven years in prison if convicted.
Police are also investigating around 70 others linked to the airport operations and antenna installation.
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A small plane crashed into shallow water near the remote coastal town of Seldovia, Alaska, shortly after takeoff. Rescue teams waited for the tide to go out before reaching the plane, which was submerged about 15 feet underwater.
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The crash happened next to Seldovia, a small town about 136 miles southwest of Anchorage.
The plane was a Piper PA-24-260, which can carry between one and four people.
Authorities did not immediately know how many people were on board or if there were any survivors.
The plane crashed into the Seldovia Slough, a shallow water area near the shore.
State troopers waited for the tide to recede to reach the aircraft.
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is investigating the crash.
A separate plane crash occurred less than a week earlier at a remote site in western Alaska, killing all eight people aboard.
That previous crash happened during poor visibility due to heavy fog.
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Yayoi Kusama, a famous Japanese artist known for her polka dot designs on paintings and sculptures, died at age 97 in Tokyo. She continued to paint until her last days and was widely recognized around the world for her work.
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Kusama died on August 14 at a hospital in Tokyo.
She was 97 years old.
Kusama’s art featured repetitive patterns, especially polka dots.
She had hallucinations from childhood, which inspired her polka dot designs.
Kusama worked in New York starting in 1957 and was one of the first Japanese women artists there.
Her work appeared in major museums like the Museum of Modern Art in New York.
She collaborated with brands such as Louis Vuitton later in life.
Kusama won Japan’s Order of Culture award in 2016, the country's top honor for artists.
Despite mental health challenges, she was dedicated to her art until the end.
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Josh Turek, a Democratic candidate for the U.S. Senate from Iowa, said he does not want Vice President Kamala Harris to campaign for him. He shared this at an event in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, when a reporter asked about working with her during his campaign.
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Josh Turek is running for the U.S. Senate as a Democrat in Iowa.
He is a state representative and a two-time Paralympic basketball gold medalist.
Turek was asked about Vice President Kamala Harris campaigning for him.
He clearly said he does not want Harris to campaign for him.
The comments happened during a public event in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
Turek’s position shows he prefers to run his campaign without help from Harris.
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CIA Director John Ratcliffe visited Moscow to warn Russia against attacking NATO countries. He also discussed concerns about Iran during his meetings with Russian officials. President Donald Trump confirmed the trip and described it as "semi-routine."
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CIA Director John Ratcliffe traveled to Moscow earlier this week.
The main purpose was to warn Russia not to attack NATO countries. NATO is a group of countries that work together for defense.
Ratcliffe also raised issues related to Iran during his talks.
President Donald Trump confirmed the visit in an interview but called it "semi-routine."
A spokesman for Russian President Vladimir Putin said Ratcliffe spoke with Russian intelligence but did not meet Putin.
The CIA did not officially comment on the trip.
The Wall Street Journal was the first to report on the trip’s purpose.
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Qatar’s Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman will visit Tehran to meet Iranian officials and discuss lowering tensions and restarting talks between Iran and the United States. The visit aims to support diplomacy as the best way to solve regional problems and comes amid ongoing conflict and stalled agreements between Iran and the U.S.
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Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman, Qatar’s Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, is visiting Tehran for diplomatic talks.
The talks will focus on reducing tensions and creating conditions for renewed Iran-U.S. dialogue.
Qatar has acted as a mediator between the U.S. and Iran, helping to secure a June agreement that paused fighting but collapsed in July.
The U.S., led by President Donald Trump, plans to increase economic sanctions on Iran and is not rushing to resume negotiations.
Iran calls the new sanctions “economic terrorism” and asks the UN not to enforce them, stating they harm civilians’ basic needs.
Control over the Strait of Hormuz, a key global oil route, remains a major disagreement between Iran and the U.S.
Oil shipments through the strait have dropped significantly since the conflict began in February.
Oman and Pakistan have also engaged in recent talks with Iran to try to ease the situation.
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A glacial collapse in Tibet caused mudslides that left more than 550 people missing. At the same time, flash floods in Nepal’s border area killed at least 162 people and left hundreds more missing, damaging homes and roads.
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Mudslides in Tibet on August 26, 2026, resulted from a glacial collapse.
Over 550 people are missing in Tibet after the mudslides.
Flash floods struck Nepal’s Nuwakot district and nearby areas along the border with China.
At least 162 people died in Nepal due to the flash floods.
Hundreds of people, including tourists and workers, are missing in Nepal.
The floods and mudslides destroyed roads, buried buildings, and damaged vehicles.
The affected region has steep valleys that are important for travel and local economy.
Rescue efforts are ongoing amid difficult conditions caused by the natural disasters.
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Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, accused of planning the 2001 9/11 attacks, will have his trial in June 2028. A military judge delayed the trial by a year from prosecutors’ original request to allow more time to prepare.
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Khalid Sheikh Mohammed is charged with masterminding the 9/11 attacks in 2001.
The attacks killed about 3,000 people and involved hijacked planes hitting the World Trade Center and the Pentagon.
Mohammed was captured in Pakistan in 2003 and held at Guantanamo Bay since 2006.
A military judge set the trial start date for June 5, 2028.
The trial delay gives more time to settle legal issues, including what evidence can be used.
Mohammed had agreed to plead guilty to avoid the death penalty, but a court rejected this deal in 2023.
Three alleged accomplices will stand trial with Mohammed: Walid bin Attash, Ali Abdul Aziz Ali, and Mustafa al-Hawsawi.
The Guantanamo Bay prison continues to hold around 15 detainees related to terrorism cases.
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Palestinians held a public funeral for Sliman Mansour, a well-known artist, in the occupied West Bank after he died at age 79. Mansour was known for his important contributions to Palestinian art, including the famous painting called "Camel of Hardship."
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Sliman Mansour died at the age of 79.
He was a leading figure in Palestinian art.
Mansour created "Camel of Hardship," a famous painting in the Arab world.
His funeral took place in the occupied West Bank.
Many Palestinians attended to mourn and honor him.
Mansour’s work highlighted Palestinian culture and experiences.
The report was filed from Birzeit in the occupied West Bank.
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Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook said the Trump administration has no legal reason to remove her from her central bank role. President Donald Trump has accused her of mortgage fraud, but her lawyers deny these claims and say the president is trying to control the Federal Reserve.
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Lisa Cook is a Federal Reserve Governor appointed by Democrats.
President Trump has accused her of making false statements on mortgage agreements.
US law allows firing Federal Reserve Governors only “for cause,” not for political reasons.
Cook’s lawyers say Trump’s mortgage fraud claims are incorrect and politically motivated.
The Supreme Court ruled in June that Trump cannot fire Federal Reserve Governors without cause.
Trump wants the Federal Reserve to lower interest rates quickly to help the economy.
Experts warn that cutting rates too fast could harm the US dollar and economy.
The Federal Reserve Act of 1913 protects the bank’s independence from political pressure.
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NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman proposed moving data centers into space to address concerns about their increasing numbers on Earth. He mentioned using the sun’s energy in space to power these centers.
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NASA’s administrator, Jared Isaacman, suggested placing data centers in orbit around Earth.
The idea is to use the sun as a natural energy source, which he called a "free fusion reactor."
Moving data centers to space is considered as a response to controversies about their growth on Earth.
Data centers are facilities that store and manage large amounts of digital information.
Using space for data centers could provide constant solar power without Earth’s weather interference.
This suggestion reflects ongoing discussions about how to manage energy use and environmental impact of data centers.
The proposal is still an idea and has not been implemented or officially planned yet.
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Yayoi Kusama, a Japanese artist known for her bright, colorful art and installations, died at age 97 in Tokyo. She created many styles of art throughout her life, including painting, sculpture, and performance, and became famous worldwide for her unique work with polka dots and mirrored rooms.
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Kusama was born in Japan in 1929 and experienced hallucinations as a child, which influenced her art.
She moved to New York in 1958 and became known for her "infinity net" paintings featuring repeated dot patterns.
Kusama created "soft sculptures" in the 1960s to deal with personal feelings about sex and shame.
She staged performance art events during the 1960s that gained attention and controversy.
Kusama’s art inspired many artists, though she felt her contributions were overlooked by the mainstream art world.
She lived in a psychiatric hospital later in life but continued to paint until her death.
Kusama's works have sold for millions at auction, setting records for living female artists.
Her signature style includes bright colors, polka dots, and immersive mirrored installations.
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The Brazilian government sued the chat platform Discord for $97 million, accusing it of not protecting children and teenagers on its service. The lawsuit follows a tragic case where a 13-year-old girl livestreamed her suicide after being pressured, leading Brazil to demand better safety measures.
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Brazil filed a $97 million lawsuit against Discord for failing to protect young users.
The lawsuit asks Discord to improve protections for children, teens, and women online.
Discord said the lawsuit is too harsh and that it follows Brazil’s laws.
A 13-year-old girl in Brazil livestreamed her suicide after being bullied by other teens on Discord.
Four teenagers and one adult were arrested related to the girl's death.
Brazil’s National Data Protection Agency ordered Discord to stop livestreaming on August 12.
Discord announced it would stop some streaming services and work to make the platform safer for teens.
Brazil also fined TikTok $30 million recently for violations of child privacy laws.
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At least 12 people have died and many others have been injured as wildfires spread across northern Algeria. The fires are happening during a strong heatwave affecting northern Africa, and firefighters are working hard to control dozens of blazes in several provinces.
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At least 12 people died due to wildfires in northern Algeria.
Dozens of people have burn injuries; six are in intensive care.
The worst-hit provinces are Jijel (5 deaths), Bejaia (4 deaths), and Tizi Ouzou (3 deaths).
Authorities evacuated many homes in the affected areas.
Firefighters are battling 69 fires across the country as of Wednesday evening.
Algeria has had severe wildfires before, including a deadly event in Bejaia three years ago.
Climate change is making wildfires worse by increasing temperatures across North Africa.
The World Meteorological Organization says North Africa is warming faster than other parts of Africa.
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The United States has labeled Palestine Action, an activist group, as a terrorist organization. Huda Ammori, a co-founder of the group, said this designation will not stop their supporters or their plans to take action against companies that make weapons for Israel.
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The US government called Palestine Action a terrorist group.
Palestine Action is an activist group focused on Israeli weapons companies.
Huda Ammori co-founded Palestine Action.
Ammori said the terrorist label will not discourage their supporters.
The group plans to continue direct actions against these companies.
The story was reported by Al Jazeera.
The US sanctions come amid ongoing conflict in the region.
Palestine Action opposes the use of Israeli weapons.
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In 1985, actors Barry Bostwick and Richard O'Brien celebrated the 10th anniversary of the movie "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" on CBS News. Recently, Tim Curry, who played the villain Dr. Frank-N-Furter in the film, died at age 80.
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"The Rocky Horror Picture Show" is a cult classic movie released in 1975.
Barry Bostwick and Richard O'Brien are actors from the film.
They appeared on CBS News in 1985 for the movie’s 10th anniversary.
Tim Curry played the character Dr. Frank-N-Furter, the film’s antagonist.
Tim Curry passed away at the age of 80.
The anniversary celebration happened on Halloween, a date connected to the film’s spooky theme.
CBS News shared this story as part of their coverage on the movie and Curry’s death.
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A flash flood hit a valley in Nepal where a group of 47 tourists, including 15 Australians aged 11 to 64, were trekking. The tour operator fears many, possibly including the Australians, have died as he lost all contact with the group after surveying the area by helicopter.
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The missing group had 47 people, including 15 Australians and others from the UK, US, Canada, and Singapore.
The tourists were trekking with Himalayan Glacier Trekking in Nepal’s Rasuwa area.
The group was expected to continue their trek toward the China border on the day the flood happened.
The tour operator, Sagar Pandey, said he sees little chance the group survived because the flood destroyed everything.
Other local tour groups also lost contact with their guides after the flood.
About 100 local people were seen safe on higher ground after the flood.
Two Australian families from New South Wales were part of the missing group.
The flood struck suddenly and caused severe damage in the valley.
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A man drove a car into a group of pedestrians in the French city of Caen on August 26, 2026, killing one person and injuring 10 others. The 26-year-old suspect was arrested after fleeing the scene, and authorities are investigating the incident without currently considering it terrorism.
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The incident happened around 10:15 pm in Caen, northwestern France.
One person died and 10 others were hurt; seven are in critical condition.
The driver was a 26-year-old man born in Russia.
He was known to police for traffic offenses but not linked to intelligence services.
The attack occurred after a fight, with the driver intentionally hitting pedestrians near the train station.
The suspect fled but was caught about 20 kilometers away in Ouistreham.
Police opened an investigation for murder and aggravated assault.
Authorities do not currently suspect a terrorist motive, but the investigation is ongoing.
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A U.S. military judge set June 5, 2028, as the trial date for Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and three others accused of planning the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. The trial date was delayed to allow more time to resolve disagreements about what evidence can be used during the trial.
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Khalid Sheikh Mohammed is accused of planning the 9/11 attacks, including the crashes into the World Trade Center and the Pentagon.
Three other men—Walid bin Attash, Ali Abdul Aziz Ali, and Mustafa al-Hawsawi—are also facing trial with him.
The trial will take place at the U.S. military base in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba.
The trial was originally scheduled for January 2027 but was postponed to June 2028 due to pretrial disputes.
Previous attempts to start the trial were canceled, including one planned for 2021.
An earlier plea deal offering life sentences and no risk of execution was rejected by President Biden’s administration.
The trial timeline depends on meeting certain legal deadlines and could be delayed again.
The accused detainees have been held by the U.S. military for over 20 years.
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A deadly landslide and flood hit the Nepal-Tibet border, killing at least 160 people and leaving hundreds missing. Experts say such disasters are very hard to predict because of the steep Himalayan terrain, and climate change might increase these risks.
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The landslide and flood occurred along the Nepal-Tibet border on August 26, 2026.
At least 160 people died, and many others are missing after the event.
A landslide likely blocked a river, which then broke through and caused a sudden flood.
The US Geological Survey clarified that seismic energy was from the landslide, not an earthquake.
Experts found no unusual signs from the Chinese side of the border before the event.
Unlike usual floods, there was little rainfall before this flood, making it hard to predict.
Mud and water in these floods move fast like “liquid concrete,” making escape by running or driving impossible.
One proposed safety measure is real-time river-level gauges to warn people 20-30 minutes ahead.
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