Weill Cornell Medicine agreed to spend $30 million to create a new program to prevent sexual abuse after one of its doctors was sentenced to life in prison for abusing patients over ten years. The medical school also settled civil claims by paying victims more than $1 billion and agreed to improve patient safety and reporting of sexual misconduct.
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Doctor Darius Paduch was sentenced in 2024 to life in prison for sexually abusing patients from 2009 to 2019.
Paduch’s victims included boys as young as 13 with certain medical conditions.
Weill Cornell Medicine agreed to spend $30 million to start the Institute for Safe Patient Care and Patient Empowerment to prevent abuse.
The institution had previously agreed to pay over $1 billion to settle claims from victims.
Prosecutors found that Weill Cornell Medicine’s policies failed to detect and stop the abuse.
The medical school admitted its earlier prevention efforts were not enough.
Under new leadership, the school has made major reforms to patient safety and reporting rules.
Weill Cornell Medicine will maintain a top-level prevention program and report future cases of sexual misconduct to the federal government.
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A new documentary called "No Country for Mothers" looks at the challenges mothers face in the United States. It talks about expensive child care and debates about parenting in American society.
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The documentary focuses on motherhood in America.
It highlights the high cost of child care in the U.S.
The film explores social and cultural debates around parenting.
Amna Nawaz interviewed the documentary’s filmmakers.
The documentary is featured in the arts and culture series called CANVAS.
It compares U.S. support systems for mothers with those in other countries.
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ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement) is increasing efforts to arrest and deport Haitian migrants from the United States. The agency is also working to end the legal status of these migrants within the country.
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ICE plans to step up operations targeting Haitian migrants.
The goal is to arrest and deport many Haitian migrants.
ICE intends to end the legal protections for Haitian migrants in the U.S.
These actions are part of immigration enforcement policies.
The information comes from sources reporting to CBS News.
Reporting is based in Springfield, Ohio.
This affects Haitian migrants currently in the United States.
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The Pentagon has changed how it counts U.S. military casualties in the Iran war by creating a new category called “Overseas Operations” for deaths and injuries after July 7. Some veterans and lawmakers say this change disrespects the soldiers who died and hides the true number of casualties.
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The U.S. Department of Defense added over 140 wounded soldiers to its records in a weekend update.
The new category “Overseas Operations” separates casualties after July 7 from earlier Iran war deaths.
Four U.S. service members killed by Iranian forces are listed under this new category.
Veterans describe this reclassification as disrespectful to the families of those killed.
The War Powers Act requires a president to end military operations within 60 days unless Congress approves more time; Congress has not authorized this.
The Trump administration says a ceasefire in April paused the war clock starting May 1.
Critics say this change tries to reduce reported deaths and avoid accountability for the war.
Some lawmakers from both parties have criticized the reclassification and want full transparency.
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A tornado hit northeastern Wisconsin, causing heavy damage to homes, businesses, and power lines. Over 30,000 people lost electricity, but no injuries or deaths have been reported so far. Emergency teams are searching affected areas and the state is ready to help communities recover.
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The tornado struck Winnebago County, including cities like Appleton and Menasha.
It caused roofs to be torn off and vehicles to be flipped over.
More than 30,000 people lost power, especially in Menasha, a city of about 18,000 residents.
Emergency officials are checking for injured people and clearing blocked roads.
The National Weather Service issued tornado and severe thunderstorm warnings before and during the storm.
Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers said the state is prepared to assist affected communities.
A shelter was opened at a local church for people who cannot stay in their homes.
The storm moved south toward Fond du Lac County and severe weather is expected to continue through Monday afternoon.
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An 18-year-old man from Georgia pleaded guilty to illegally carrying a loaded shotgun near the U.S. Capitol. He was stopped by police before entering the building and has also admitted to child pornography charges found on his phone.
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Carter Camacho, from Smyrna, Georgia, charged at the Capitol on February 17 carrying a loaded shotgun.
He wore body armor, camouflage clothing, and tactical gear including gloves and a helmet.
Camacho told police he wanted to scare members of Congress into telling the truth.
He did not enter the Capitol and no one was hurt.
Police arrested him, and he followed their commands to drop his weapon.
He pleaded guilty to two charges: illegal firearm possession on Capitol grounds and child pornography possession.
The child pornography charge came from evidence found on his phone after the arrest.
He will be sentenced on December 8 in Washington, D.C., and remains in jail.
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Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch is urging Prime Minister Andy Burnham to quickly pass emergency laws to stop the early release of hundreds of prisoners planned under a new scheme. The scheme aims to reduce prison overcrowding but has faced criticism for potentially releasing serious offenders like rapists and paedophiles.
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About 700 prisoners were scheduled for early release in September under the current scheme.
The scheme was paused last week by Burnham after complaints from victims and survivors.
Early release laws were first introduced by the previous Conservative government in 2023 due to prison overcrowding.
By June 2024, 10,000 prisoners had already been freed early before the Labour government took office.
The new program would have released another 6,000 prisoners starting September 2024.
Serious offenders like murderers serving life sentences are excluded from early release, but eligibility mainly depends on sentence length, not offense type.
Badenoch demands that Parliament act immediately to keep dangerous criminals in prison.
The Labour government says the early release plans are necessary to manage overcrowded prisons and protect public safety.
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Authorities in Seattle are still looking for a second suspect involved in a deadly shooting at a food festival on Sunday. So far, they have arrested one suspect, who is 15 years old.
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A shooting happened at a food festival in Seattle on Sunday.
The shooting caused deaths.
Police have arrested one suspect who is 15 years old.
A second suspect is still being searched for by the authorities.
The investigation is ongoing.
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A federal judge dismissed a lawsuit that challenged the makeup of President Donald Trump’s Religious Liberty Commission. The court ruled that Trump has broad authority in selecting commission members, and the law does not clearly define how to balance different viewpoints.
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The lawsuit was filed by an interfaith group including Hindu, Muslim, Sikh, and progressive organizations.
Plaintiffs argued the commission was mainly made up of conservative Christians, with little religious or ideological diversity.
Judge John P. Cronan said the law requires balanced viewpoints but does not specify how to achieve this.
The judge noted the commission includes both clergy and non-clergy members from at least five different religions.
The commission’s draft report favored closer ties between church and state, drawing criticism for not supporting separation.
The court found the lawsuit did not meet legal standards to continue.
The Interfaith Alliance criticized the commission for not addressing anti-Muslim violence and for favoring certain religious views.
The commission was created by an executive order from President Trump defining religious liberty consistent with civil rights.
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A new CBS News poll shows that 61% of people do not support President Trump's decision to go to war with Iran. The news also reports on ongoing indirect talks between the U.S. and Iran.
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61% of people surveyed disapprove of President Trump's decision to go to war with Iran.
The poll was conducted by CBS News.
CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang provided reports on the situation.
There are indirect conversations happening between the U.S. and Tehran (Iran's capital).
The news is available on the CBS News app and website.
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The Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) co-chair Megan Romer confirmed several controversial policy positions during a Fox News interview, including abolishing the Senate, the presidency, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), borders, prisons, and defunding the Pentagon. These positions have drawn criticism from both Democrats and Republicans, with concerns that the DSA platform could hurt the Democratic Party's chances in upcoming elections.
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DSA has won several Democratic primary races in cities like New York, Philadelphia, and Denver.
Megan Romer, DSA co-chair, confirmed support for policies like eliminating the Senate and borders, abolishing ICE and prisons, and public ownership of large companies.
The interview went viral and sparked backlash from politicians across both parties.
Some Democrats, including Senator John Fetterman and former Rep. Tim Ryan, criticized the platform as extreme and damaging to the party.
Republicans, such as Senator Ted Cruz and Senator Ashley Moody, also condemned the DSA's policies.
The DSA defended their platform as a long-term vision to meet people's basic needs and reduce crime through good jobs.
The DSA said Democrats running for office are not following their platform and warned that Democrats risk losing if they don't focus on working-class voters.
Democratic socialism aims for a system where everyday people have more control over economic resources and policies.
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A recent poll shows that 40 percent of U.S. adults are eating or buying less fresh fruits and vegetables because of a cyclospora outbreak. Meanwhile, 4 percent said they are eating more produce, and 56 percent reported no change in their diet.
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40 percent of U.S. adults are buying or eating less produce due to the cyclospora outbreak.
4 percent of people say they are eating more produce despite the outbreak.
56 percent of respondents report no change in their eating habits.
The poll was conducted by CBS and YouGov.
Cyclospora is a parasite that can contaminate fresh produce and cause illness.
The outbreak has raised concerns about food safety among consumers.
The survey results were released on a Sunday.
The poll reflects how public health issues can affect food buying decisions.
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A federal advisory council voted to suggest changes to the rules about protecting historic places. Officials from President Trump’s administration say these rules delay construction projects.
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The Advisory Council on Historic Preservation voted to propose rule changes.
The council mostly includes appointees from President Trump’s administration.
The current rules require public consultation if a project might affect historic sites.
The proposed changes aim to speed up project approvals by revising these rules.
The changes focus on simplifying or reducing public involvement in the review process.
This move is part of efforts to reduce regulatory delays in construction and development.
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Lindsay Clancy’s lawyer says she was affected by postpartum psychosis when she killed her three children. A psychiatrist, Dr. Julia Riddle, talked about this mental health condition on CBS News during the trial.
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Lindsay Clancy is on trial for the deaths of her three children.
Her attorney claims postpartum psychosis caused her to act.
Postpartum psychosis is a rare mental illness that can happen after childbirth.
Dr. Julia Riddle, a psychiatrist, explained this condition on CBS News.
The defense uses this condition to explain Clancy’s behavior in court.
The case is being covered by CBS News and discussed in their app.
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Andy Burnham plans to ask schools in England to change their teaching to better match the skills local businesses need. This move aims to give more value to technical skills alongside traditional academic subjects to help young people find jobs and reduce reliance on benefits.
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Schools will adapt their programs for students aged 14 and above to focus more on local job requirements.
The plan is inspired by the Greater Manchester baccalaureate, introduced by Burnham when he was mayor.
Starting in September 2028, local leaders will work with schools and employers to develop useful technical training.
More funding will be given to technical and vocational qualifications alongside academic ones.
Guidance will direct Ofsted (the school inspector) to recognize technical skills as equally important as academic results.
The policy aims to reduce the number of young people not in education, employment, or training (NEET).
The approach supports findings from a report by Alan Milburn, which highlighted a rising problem of young people without jobs or training in the UK.
Burnham wants education to value practical skills ("hard hats") as much as academic achievements ("graduation caps").
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A judge has decided that singer D4vd, legally named David Burke, will stand trial for the murder of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez. He faces charges including first-degree murder, child sexual abuse, and unlawful mutilation of human remains, and is currently held without bail.
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D4vd was arrested in April 2026 after a months-long investigation into the death of Celeste Rivas Hernandez.
Hernandez was 14 years old when she died; prosecutors say she and D4vd began a sexual relationship when she was 13 and he was 18.
Prosecutors allege Hernandez threatened to reveal their relationship and harm D4vd’s career, leading to her being brought to his home where she was allegedly stabbed multiple times.
Authorities found Hernandez’s dismembered and decomposed body in the front trunk of D4vd’s impounded Tesla in September 2025.
Her passport was found on a rural road in Santa Barbara County in January 2026.
The preliminary hearing included graphic testimony and evidence such as text messages, videos, and photographs.
Prosecutors have not yet decided whether to seek the death penalty.
D4vd pleaded not guilty to all charges and has an arraignment scheduled for August 31, 2026, with a trial expected within 90 days after.
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President Donald Trump's administration has asked the US Supreme Court to allow restrictions on mail-in voting ahead of the November midterm elections. The Justice Department wants to pause a lower court decision that blocked parts of Trump’s executive order, which aimed to limit mail ballots to certain voters and increase election investigations.
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The Trump administration filed an emergency request with the Supreme Court to pause a lower court ruling against mail-in voting restrictions.
The blocked executive order required federal agencies to create lists of eligible voters and limited mail ballots to those on the lists.
The order also directed the Justice Department to prioritize probe into alleged illegal mail ballots.
A US District Judge ruled that Trump could not unilaterally change how states run federal elections because states control voter rules.
An appeals court declined to pause the lower court ruling, leading to the Supreme Court request.
The administration argues the order is policy guidance, not a rule forcing states to act.
President Trump claims mail-in voting causes fraud, though studies show fraud is rare.
Voting rights groups warn that mail-in restrictions might hurt Democratic voters more, as they use mail ballots more often.
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A U.S. government report shows that fewer young people aged 12 to 17 are using tobacco, alcohol, marijuana, and other drugs than before. The report also finds declines in depression and suicide-related thoughts among adolescents and young adults, though many still face mental health challenges.
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The report covers data from 2021 to 2025 on youth mental health and substance use.
Fewer adolescents reported using tobacco, alcohol, marijuana, and binge drinking in the past month.
There were drops in illicit drug use and starting substances like vaping and alcohol.
Rates of major depressive episodes and serious suicide thoughts and attempts fell among youth.
Nearly 20% of adolescents had moderate or severe anxiety symptoms recently, compared to about 7% of adults.
Overall, more than half of people over 12 used tobacco, alcohol, vaping, or illicit drugs in the past month.
About 45 million people in the U.S. still have substance use disorders, and over 80% of those who need treatment do not receive it.
The report was released by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration despite former uncertainty about its future.
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Rep. Robert Garcia, the top Democrat on the House Oversight Committee, asked Taylor Farms to share information about its talks with the White House during a cyclospora outbreak. This outbreak might be connected to lettuce from Taylor Farms.
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Rep. Robert Garcia is a Democrat from California and a senior member of the House Oversight Committee.
He sent a letter to Bruce Taylor, CEO of Taylor Farms.
The letter requests details about any communications between Taylor Farms and the White House.
The request follows a cyclospora parasite outbreak linked to lettuce possibly supplied by Taylor Farms.
Cyclospora is a parasite that can cause illness when consumed in contaminated food or water.
The investigation concerns the Trump administration’s handling of the outbreak information.
Taylor Farms is a large company that supplies fresh produce, including lettuce.
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President Donald Trump’s administration asked the Supreme Court to allow an executive order limiting mail-in voting to take effect while related lawsuits continue. The order aims to have mail ballots sent only to people listed by federal agencies, but courts have blocked parts of it, saying it could stop many eligible voters from casting ballots.
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President Trump’s executive order directs agencies to make lists of people allowed to vote by mail and limits ballot mailings to those on the lists.
The order targets noncitizen voting, which is very rare and illegal.
A lower court blocked key parts of the order, saying the U.S. Postal Service cannot make rules about mail-in voting.
A federal appeals court upheld the block, warning the order could stop many qualified voters from voting.
About one-third of voters are expected to use mail ballots in the November 2024 election.
The Trump administration argues the order gives general guidance, not state election rules, and wants quick approval before August.
The Supreme Court has split opinions on mail-in voting deadlines in previous cases this year.
This is part of ongoing legal fights over election rules just months before the midterm elections.
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