President Donald Trump took a secret military flight from Turkey last month. To avoid a threat from Iran, he was moved between planes inside a catering truck as part of a security operation.
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The event happened last month while President Trump was in Turkey.
There was a known assassination threat from Iran against President Trump.
To protect him, the military arranged a secret flight.
President Trump was moved between aircraft inside a catering truck to hide his movement.
This information was reported by the Washington Post.
The operation involved deception to keep the flight secret.
The purpose was to ensure the president’s safety during travel.
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President Donald Trump signed an executive order about childhood vaccines. The order suggests giving children fewer vaccines at once and spreading out the vaccine schedule.
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President Trump signed a new executive order focused on childhood vaccines.
The order recommends spreading out when children get vaccines.
It also suggests giving fewer vaccines to children during each visit.
The goal is to change how vaccines are scheduled for kids.
CBS News medical correspondent Dr. Celine Gounder discussed what parents should know about the order.
The news was covered by CBS News and is available on their app and websites.
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Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs, a Democrat, has chosen John Giles, a former Republican mayor turned independent, as her running mate for lieutenant governor. This choice creates a bipartisan ticket aimed at appealing to Republican and independent voters in a state that leans Republican.
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Katie Hobbs is the Democratic governor of Arizona running for reelection.
John Giles was the mayor of Mesa, Arizona’s third-largest city, from 2014 to 2025.
Giles was a registered Republican for many years but changed to independent in May 2026.
Giles voted in the Democratic primary recently, showing support for Democrats.
Giles has expressed criticism of President Donald Trump and voted for Kamala Harris in 2024.
Arizona is historically a Republican-leaning state with growing GOP voter registration.
Republicans nominated U.S. Rep. Andy Biggs, who chose former state lawmaker Sine Kerr as his running mate.
This is the first election in Arizona for the new position of lieutenant governor.
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U.S. Representative Ilhan Omar reported that a Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) agent was parked outside her public meeting in Richfield, Minnesota, in an unmarked vehicle with mismatched license plates. Omar is questioning why the agent was there and has asked for an explanation from HSI officials.
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An HSI agent was stationed outside Ilhan Omar’s monthly town hall meeting in Richfield, Minnesota.
The agent was in a Ford Explorer with license plates registered to a different vehicle.
A Richfield police officer became suspicious and approached the agent’s vehicle.
The agent first said she was security, then identified herself as an HSI agent involved in an undercover drug operation nearby.
Omar said the police did not know about the undercover operation beforehand.
Omar requests details on why the agent was outside her event and whether other Minnesota leaders were being watched.
This event raised concerns about HSI and its parent agency, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
WCCO and CBS News have reached out to ICE for comments.
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While leaving a NATO meeting in Turkey last month, President Trump used a secret method to move from Air Force One to a military plane. Due to a missile threat from Iran, he was transported inside a catering truck to avoid detection.
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The event took place during a NATO summit in Turkey.
President Trump was inside a Turkish airport catering truck.
The catering truck pulled away from Air Force One.
The truck secretly carried President Trump to another military jet.
The move was done because of a missile threat from Iran.
This method was used to keep President Trump safe and hidden.
CBS News reported the story with coverage from Nancy Cordes.
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President Donald Trump was secretly moved off Air Force One using a catering truck because of threats from Iran. This security action was taken to protect the President.
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President Trump faced threats from Iran while on Air Force One.
To keep him safe, the Secret Service moved him secretly off the plane.
A catering truck was used to move President Trump without attracting attention.
This event shows the security measures taken for the President during potential threats.
The report was part of a CBS News segment called Eye Opener.
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The maternity unit at North Devon District Hospital in Barnstaple, England, has been closed indefinitely due to staff shortages. Emergency staff at the hospital are receiving special training to handle birth emergencies because pregnant women now face long trips to other hospitals, which raises safety concerns.
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North Devon District Hospital’s maternity unit is closed indefinitely due to not having enough staff.
Pregnant women must travel over 50 miles, often more than 1.5 hours, to give birth in Exeter.
Some women fear they might have to give birth without medical help during the long journey.
Hospital emergency staff received training to handle birth emergencies like shoulder dystocia and postpartum bleeding.
The hospital trust said the closure is temporary but gave no date for when the maternity unit might reopen.
Staff worry the hospital is losing services and feel this could harm patient care and staff morale.
Some pregnant women are considering moving away to give birth in safer conditions.
The situation puts extra pressure on the emergency department, especially during busy summer months and with a large elderly population nearby.
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Tyler Boebert, the 21-year-old son of Colorado Representative Lauren Boebert, was arrested on charges related to sexual exploitation of a child. He was arrested after an investigation into an incident from January 1, 2024, and is currently facing several felony charges while the case is still being looked into.
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Tyler Boebert was arrested in Garfield County, Colorado, on suspicion of sexual exploitation of a child and other related charges.
The alleged incident happened on New Year's Day 2024.
Charges include inducing or enticing a child, possession with intent, video-related exploitation, and contributing to the delinquency of a minor.
He was arrested on Sunday, booked, and released on a $10,000 bond the same day.
Tyler Boebert lives in New Castle, Garfield County.
He faced previous legal issues including a guilty plea in February 2024 for attempted identity theft, resulting in community service and probation.
His probation case was reopened in September 2024 with a hearing scheduled for November 16.
Representative Lauren Boebert issued a statement expressing love for her son and concern over the allegations.
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Wisconsin holds important primary elections that will decide candidates for governor, the U.S. House, and state legislature seats. The Democratic governor’s race is drawing attention as a contest between progressive and moderate candidates, which could signal the party’s direction before the November midterms.
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Wisconsin’s primary affects governor, all eight U.S. House seats, and parts of the state legislature.
The governor’s race is a key test between progressive and moderate Democrats.
This follows a progressive win in Michigan’s Senate primary by Abdul El-Sayed.
Progressive candidates have done well recently, reflecting voter frustration after the 2024 presidential election.
Wisconsin and Michigan are seen as swing states since both voted for President Trump in 2024 after supporting President Biden in 2020.
Democratic candidates Francesca Hong (a democratic socialist) and David Crowley (county executive) are the main contenders for governor.
Hong supports policies like free childcare, cancelling student debt, and reforming immigration enforcement.
Crowley focuses on a more moderate or establishment approach and will likely face Republican Tom Tiffany in November.
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Tuskegee University has introduced a dress code that bans students from wearing bedroom shoes, bonnets, and durags in classes and common areas. The policy aims to promote professionalism but has sparked debate about whether it reinforces harmful stereotypes about Black people.
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Tuskegee University, a Historically Black College, issued new dress rules banning bonnets, durags, and bedroom shoes in class and the cafeteria.
The university allows faculty to address students who do not follow these dress rules.
Supporters say the dress code encourages professionalism and builds on a tradition of Black leadership and success.
Critics argue the policy is connected to "politics of respectability," pressuring Black students to meet standards influenced by outside biases.
Historically, clothing has been a source of tension and discrimination against Black people in America.
The article mentions past events like lynchings of Black veterans and the Trayvon Martin case, where clothing influenced perceptions of Black individuals.
The author shares personal experiences showing how dress codes affect how Black people are seen in different environments.
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President Donald Trump left the NATO summit in Ankara, Turkey, last month using a secret plan because of safety worries about Iran. He first got on an old Air Force One plane and then moved to a smaller military plane hidden inside a catering truck.
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President Trump attended the NATO summit in Ankara, Turkey.
Security concerns related to Iran prompted a secret departure plan.
Trump initially boarded an old Air Force One jet.
He later transferred to a smaller Air Force C-32A plane.
The transfer happened inside a catering truck usually used for food and supplies.
The move was done quietly to avoid drawing attention.
This was reported after the event took place last month.
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Luigi Mangione is going to trial in New York for the 2024 murder of UnitedHealthcare executive Brian Thompson. Mangione denies the charges and the court is deciding what evidence can be used during the trial, which begins with jury selection on September 8.
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Luigi Mangione is accused of killing Brian Thompson in Midtown Manhattan in 2024.
Mangione faces charges including second-degree murder and weapons offenses.
He has pleaded not guilty to all charges.
Some evidence from Mangione’s Pennsylvania arrest was excluded due to improper police procedures.
The court allowed key evidence such as a gun and a notebook with Mangione’s writings to be used in trial.
Prosecutors have surveillance footage of the shooting and additional evidence like ballistics and fingerprints.
Mangione’s defense has not yet revealed a clear strategy or alternate theory.
An "extreme emotional disturbance" defense was proposed but quickly withdrawn by Mangione’s lawyers.
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Two custodians were found shot and killed inside Mark Twain Elementary School in Chicago on Monday. Both victims had gunshot wounds to the head, and a weapon was recovered at the scene. No students were in the school during the incident, and police are continuing their investigation.
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The shooting happened Monday afternoon inside Mark Twain Elementary School near Chicago's Midway Airport.
The victims were a 48-year-old woman and a 63-year-old man, both school custodians.
Each victim had a single gunshot wound to the head.
Both were taken to Christ Hospital in critical condition and later pronounced dead.
Police recovered a weapon at the scene.
The school was empty of students at the time of the shooting.
The Chicago Police Department is investigating the case.
No suspect information has been released yet.
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President Donald Trump is attending the Patriot Games in Ohio, a sports event for high school athletes from across the United States. The games celebrate the 250th anniversary of America and include competitions such as track, dodgeball, and kickball, with winners receiving scholarship money.
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The Patriot Games are for teenagers aged 14 to 17 from every US state, as well as military bases, Native American tribes, and US territories.
Participants qualified by answering questions about American patriotism.
Each state’s top boy and girl athlete compete, with winners earning $125,000 in scholarships.
The event is held at SPIRE Academy, a sports training school in Geneva, Ohio.
The games are organized by Freedom 250, a nonprofit group supported by the White House.
The Patriot Games run from Sunday to Tuesday, with ESPN broadcasting the event live and ABC airing a special program.
President Trump has made attending major sports events a part of his second term.
Some critics compare the games to the movie series "The Hunger Games" and have raised concerns about diversity.
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Two cities in Texas, League City and Conroe, are considering letting voters decide if police should keep using Flock Safety license-plate reader cameras. These cameras are controversial because they track vehicles to help fight crime but raise concerns about privacy and misuse.
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League City may hold a vote in November on keeping Flock cameras.
Conroe city council also wants voters to decide on using these cameras.
Flock cameras automatically capture license plates and vehicle details.
Supporters say the cameras help solve crimes and recover stolen goods.
League City officials say their cameras aided 305 investigations since July 2025.
Critics worry the cameras track all drivers, not just suspects, creating privacy issues.
Several U.S. cities have stopped or rejected using Flock cameras due to privacy concerns.
Civil rights groups question how data from these cameras is shared and used by agencies.
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Pete Hegseth appointed two men with links to Donald Trump Jr.’s venture capital fund to the Pentagon’s Defense Policy Board. These appointees advise the Pentagon on defense technology while their firms have investments in military companies that receive large federal contracts.
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Pete Hegseth appointed Marc Andreessen and Blake Masters to the Defense Policy Board.
Both Andreessen and Masters have ties to 1789 Capital, a venture fund where Donald Trump Jr. is a partner.
Andreessen’s firm, Andreessen Horowitz (a16z), co-invests with 1789 Capital in three defense contractors.
These defense contractors have received billions in federal loans and contracts during President Trump’s second term.
The Defense Policy Board advises the Secretary of Defense on military strategy and technology but does not set policy directly.
Advisory boards like this can have conflicts of interest because members often seek business with the government agency they advise.
The board was restructured in 2026 by Hegseth, who added new members including some with industry ties.
Critics worry that these appointments could mix the financial interests of the President’s family with US defense priorities.
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South Carolina is holding a special Republican primary to choose a candidate to replace Senator Lindsey Graham, who recently passed away. Meanwhile, Democratic primaries in Wisconsin and Minnesota are highlighting a split between progressive and more traditional candidates as the parties prepare for the upcoming elections.
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Lindsey Graham, a Republican senator from South Carolina, died on July 11.
Governor Henry McMaster appointed Darline Graham, Lindsey’s sister, as interim senator.
South Carolina Republicans are holding a quick special primary to pick Graham’s replacement.
If no one gets over 50% of the vote, a runoff will happen on August 25.
Democratic primaries in Wisconsin and Minnesota show a contest between left-wing and moderate candidates.
Francesca Hong, a democratic socialist, leads the Wisconsin governor primary race.
Peggy Flanagan (progressive) and Angie Craig (centrist) compete for the Democratic Senate nomination in Minnesota.
President Donald Trump recently took a secret military flight from Turkey due to an Iranian threat, reported by the Washington Post.
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South Carolina Republicans are holding a special election on Tuesday to choose their candidate to replace the late Senator Lindsey Graham. His sister, Darline Graham, who was appointed to finish his term, is leading the race among ten Republican candidates and will face Democrat Annie Andrews in November.
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Lindsey Graham, a long-time Republican senator and ally of President Donald Trump, died unexpectedly on July 11 from heart disease.
South Carolina law requires a special election because Graham won the primary but then passed away.
Ten Republican candidates are running in the special primary, including Darline Graham, who was appointed by Governor Henry McMaster.
Darline Graham is the first woman to represent South Carolina in the Senate and is currently leading in polls with about 30% support.
Other candidates include businessmen, current members of Congress, a former governor, and professionals from different fields.
Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Eastern Time on Tuesday.
The Republican nominee will face Democrat Annie Andrews, a doctor and strong fundraiser, in the November midterm election.
President Trump has endorsed Darline Graham, which may influence Republican voters.
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Two new bills in the U.S. Senate aim to help military veterans keep more of their disability payments from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). The bills address rules that require veterans who received separation pay to repay it by reducing or limiting how much the VA can withhold from their monthly disability benefits.
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Veterans who leave the military involuntarily may receive separation pay, a lump sum based on time served.
VA disability payments provide monthly financial support to veterans with service-related health issues.
Currently, if a veteran received separation pay, the VA reduces their disability benefits until the separation pay is repaid.
Senator Ruben Gallego’s bill would stop the VA from taking disability payments to recover separation pay.
Gallego’s bill also changes repayment rules for veterans who qualify for military retirement pay.
Senator Jim Risch’s bill keeps the repayment rule but limits monthly withholding to 25% of disability payments.
Both bills aim to help veterans keep more of their monthly benefits and ease financial pressure.
The bills were introduced in early August 2024 and have bipartisan support.
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President Donald Trump signed an order to reduce the number of childhood vaccinations in the U.S. The new rule limits the vaccine schedule to 11 shots for children.
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President Donald Trump signed an executive order on August 11, 2026.
The order reduces the number of recommended childhood vaccines.
The vaccine schedule is limited to 11 immunizations.
The goal is to provide fewer vaccines to children in the U.S.
The announcement was reported by FRANCE 24 and analyzed by Philip Turle.
The article mentions this change as a recent development in U.S. health policy.
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