Canada and the United States are arguing over who has the right to fish for lobsters around a little island called Machias Seal Island. The area around the island is known as the "Grey Zone." Both countries have been trying to claim this area since the 1700s.
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Machias Seal Island is in an area known as the "Grey Zone," where both Canada and the US say they should be able to fish for lobsters.
The argument over this area has been going on since the 1700s.
In 1984, an international court decided that both Canada and the US could fish in this area.
President Trump has talked about adding Canada as the 51st state of the United States.
The closest US town to the Grey Zone is Cutler, Maine, which is largely dependent on lobster fishing.
Fishing in the Grey Zone has caused issues, with both sides accusing each other of stealing traps and catching too many lobsters.
Canada's fishery officials have said that they have received threats from Americans in this dispute.
The lightstation on Machias Seal Island is always manned, with the Canadian Coast Guard providing technical support when needed.
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A Justice Department review found the FBI made procedural errors in its 2016 investigation of possible ties between President Trump's campaign and Russia but did not show political bias. The report supported the FBI’s decision to open the investigation but found problems with surveillance warrant applications. Separate reviews of the investigation are ongoing.
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The investigation, called "Crossfire Hurricane," started in July 2016 and looked into Trump campaign ties with Russia.
The review was done by Michael Horowitz, the Justice Department’s inspector general.
Horowitz’s report found no evidence of political bias or improper motives by the FBI.
The FBI was justified in starting the investigation based on facts they had at the time.
The report found errors and missing information in all four surveillance warrant applications for Carter Page, a Trump aide.
Attorney General William Barr disagreed with the report, saying the investigation started on weak grounds.
FBI Director Christopher Wray accepted the report and announced over 40 corrective actions to improve FBI processes.
U.S. Attorney John Durham is conducting a separate criminal inquiry into the investigation and disagrees with some report conclusions.
President Trump said he was briefed on the report and is awaiting Durham’s findings.
Horowitz will testify to the Senate Judiciary Committee about the report.
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A survey found that 1 in 10 Americans say their partner acts as a financial bully. Many readers disagreed, saying managing money and monitoring spending in a relationship is normal and responsible, not bullying.
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About 1,000 Americans were surveyed on financial bullying by their partners.
Some people see financial monitoring as financial responsibility, not bullying.
Disagreements about money are common in relationships and are considered normal by many.
Couples with joint bank accounts often discuss or check each other's spending.
Keeping track of expenses helps prevent overspending and protects shared finances.
One reader shared a story where budgeting caused tension but was necessary for paying bills.
There is a debate about where careful money management ends and financial bullying begins.
Financial control in a relationship can feel uncomfortable but may prevent serious money problems.
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This article explains why CBS News uses "Mister" instead of "President" when mentioning the U.S. President after the first time in news reports. The practice aims to keep writing clear and respectful by following a style used for other political leaders.
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CBS News calls the President "Mister" on second and later mentions in news reports.
Other political figures, like Prime Ministers or Kings, are called by last name only after the first mention.
The use of "Mister" for the President is meant to show respect, not disrespect.
Calling the President "President" every time can make reports harder to listen to.
The article gives an example of a news report where the President is called "Mr. Bush" after the first time.
CBS News’ writing style treats references to the President differently from other officials.
Some viewers and listeners have asked why "President" is not used every time.
The article encourages understanding of the style choice as a way to make news clear and respectful.
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