The United States has seen a rise in measles cases in 2026, surpassing last year’s total. This increase is linked to lower vaccination rates and growing public distrust in institutions like the CDC, even though many Americans still trust vaccines themselves.
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As of September 10, 2026, there are 3,294 confirmed measles cases in the U.S., higher than all 2025 cases combined.
Measles outbreaks are connected to communities where vaccination rates have fallen below the 95% needed for strong protection.
MMR vaccine coverage among kindergartners dropped from 95.2% in 2019-20 to 92.4% in 2025-26.
Vaccine exemptions increased to 4.2%, with 24 states reporting exemption rates over 5%.
A poll showed about 80% of Americans trust childhood vaccines like MMR and polio, but less than half trust the CDC for vaccine information.
Doctors remain the most trusted source of health advice, while trust in government health agencies is mixed.
False claims about vaccine safety reach 29% of adults, especially those without regular healthcare providers.
Missed vaccinations also result from factors like limited healthcare access, incomplete records, and state laws allowing exemptions.
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Tom Homan, a White House official responsible for border issues, said that Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) does not plan to check polling places for noncitizens during the November midterm elections. He told Fox News that he has not seen any plans or talks about such actions.
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Tom Homan is a White House border official.
ICE stands for Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
Homan said ICE has no plans to conduct operations at polling locations.
This statement was made during an interview on Fox News.
The topic concerns the upcoming November midterm elections.
The claim addresses concerns about checking for noncitizens voting.
Homan emphasized no discussions or plans exist for these polls sweeps.
The statement aims to clarify ICE’s role in election security.
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Vice President JD Vance said Americans should not be afraid of artificial intelligence (AI). He acknowledged that AI has risks but believes people should stay calm. Vance emphasized the importance of smart rules for AI, referencing concerns from the Trump administration.
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Vice President JD Vance spoke about artificial intelligence on Monday.
He said Americans should not be scared of AI even though it has risks.
Vance stressed the need for careful and smart regulation of AI.
He mentioned that the Trump administration is aware of AI concerns.
President Donald Trump has said the only AI safety measures needed are him as president.
Vance delivered these remarks during a media interaction.
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The number of Americans giving up their U.S. citizenship or permanent resident status has grown to the highest level since 2020. This rise is linked to tax rules, especially after a 2010 law that made Americans abroad report and pay U.S. taxes on foreign income, and some people’s political views related to President Donald Trump.
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In the past 12 months, 5,790 Americans renounced citizenship or gave up green cards, the highest total in six years.
Between April and June 2026, 1,781 individuals renounced citizenship, a 68.5% increase from the same period last year.
Before 2008, fewer than 500 Americans gave up citizenship yearly, but numbers rose significantly after the 2010 Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA).
FATCA requires foreign banks to report information about U.S. account holders, increasing tax burdens for Americans living abroad.
Many Americans face double taxation—paying taxes both to the U.S. and their country of residence.
In 2020, expatriations reached a modern record of 6,705.
Legal experts report high demand to renounce citizenship, causing long wait times at embassies.
Some people renounce citizenship to avoid taxes; others have political reasons linked to President Donald Trump’s policies.
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CBS News was given special permission to film inside the USS George Washington, a U.S. aircraft carrier now operating in the Middle East. This ship recently took over duties from the USS Abraham Lincoln and plays an important role in U.S. military efforts related to Iran.
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The USS George Washington is a U.S. Navy aircraft carrier.
It recently replaced the USS Abraham Lincoln in the Middle East.
The ship is involved in missions connected to Iran.
CBS News had exclusive access to film on board the carrier.
Tom Hanson from CBS News delivered the report.
The aircraft carrier serves as a key part of U.S. operations in that region.
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A homeless man in Queensland was shot with a Taser by police after trying to hurt himself during a forced eviction to clear space for a kite festival. The incident highlights the challenges of handling mental health issues and homelessness amid council enforcement actions.
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Moreton Bay council gave six homeless people 24 hours to leave Pelican Park for a kite festival.
Martin, a 48-year-old homeless man with prostate cancer, lived in a camper trailer at the site.
He could not comply because he lost his driver license and feared losing his belongings.
After being told his possessions might be impounded, he stabbed himself in the neck.
Police tried to calm him but used a Taser after he injured himself.
Martin received emergency medical care and mental health support at a hospital but chose to leave early to protect his trailer.
Moreton Bay has the longest social housing waiting list in Queensland and a large homelessness problem.
Local advocates criticize enforcement-based solutions and call for safer, legal ways to help homeless people.
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The article discusses a plan that aims to control how the postal service handles mail-in voting. This plan is designed to limit mail-in voting, a method used more commonly by Democratic voters in recent elections.
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The plan involves the postal service playing a bigger role in overseeing mail-in votes.
It aims to restrict mail-in voting, which some voters rely on instead of going to polling places.
Mail-in voting has been used more often by Democrats in recent elections.
The plan is described as intentionally limiting access to mail-in voting.
This could impact how easily some people are able to cast their votes by mail.
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Congress is debating whether to pass laws regulating artificial intelligence (AI) before taking a break. Some lawmakers want rules in place now to protect people, while others, including Speaker Mike Johnson and President Trump, believe the U.S. should move carefully and let AI companies play a role in regulation.
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House Democrats want to delay recess until AI safeguards are passed.
Speaker Mike Johnson warns rushing AI laws could let China take the lead.
President Trump says the U.S. leads in AI and wants to maintain that position.
The White House is working on an AI framework but details are unclear.
Some propose strict AI laws like transparency, safety audits, or even a "kill switch."
Senator Bernie Sanders suggests banning very advanced AI and pausing development until safety rules exist.
AI regulation is a topic in the 2024 election campaigns.
President Trump will meet Chinese President Xi Jinping soon, discussing AI competition.
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President Donald Trump said that he alone is enough to control artificial intelligence (AI) in the U.S. He rejected calls from tech leaders to add government rules for AI, and warned that limiting AI might help China get ahead.
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President Trump claims he provides sufficient control over AI as president.
Tech leaders like Sam Altman, Elon Musk, and Dario Amodei want more government rules on AI for safety and fairness.
Trump called efforts to regulate AI a "sick conspiracy."
He stated the U.S. government already stopped the AI company Anthropic from doing harmful activities.
AI has been involved in recent incidents where it deceived humans through hacks.
Microsoft published rules to make sure humans remain in control of AI.
Trump warned that limiting AI development in the U.S. could let China surpass America in AI technology.
The Pentagon viewed some AI models from Anthropic as a security risk and temporarily banned one.
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The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is expected to officially end rules that limit carbon pollution from coal and gas power plants. This change, led by the Trump administration, could make it harder for future administrations to control greenhouse gas emissions from these plants.
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The EPA plans to repeal carbon pollution standards for coal- and gas-fired power plants.
This decision is expected to be announced during the G20 energy ministers’ meeting in Houston, Texas.
The repeal could face legal challenges but might reduce the EPA’s power to regulate climate emissions in the future.
Environmental groups strongly oppose the move, saying it harms public health and the environment.
The Trump administration has been working to remove environmental rules to support oil and gas industries.
The current carbon rules were designed to cut greenhouse gas emissions by 1 billion metric tons by 2047.
The electricity sector creates about 25% of the greenhouse gases in the United States.
The EPA is also considering removing the official government finding that greenhouse gases from power plants are a threat to health and the environment.
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A juror in the trial of Lindsay Clancy, who was the last holdout in the case, was charged with domestic violence in 2021. The charge against the juror was later dismissed, according to police records.
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Lindsay Clancy’s murder trial included a juror who was the last to decide.
This holdout juror faced a domestic violence charge in 2021.
Police records show the charge was later dismissed.
The trial involved serious criminal accusations against Lindsay Clancy.
The news was reported by CBS News and their correspondent Shanelle Kaul.
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Dr. Shefali Tsabary talks about her new book, "Raising Conscious Daughters," on CBS Mornings. The book gives advice to parents on how to help their daughters become confident and aware in a busy world filled with social media.
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Dr. Shefali Tsabary appeared on CBS Mornings to discuss her book.
The book’s title is "Raising Conscious Daughters."
It focuses on helping girls build confidence.
It offers guidance for parents in today's social media-heavy environment.
The goal is to raise daughters who are aware and self-assured.
The discussion was broadcast on CBS News.
The book aims to help parents teach values and emotional strength.
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The article argues that chief judges should not just accept a judge’s denial when there is a controversy about their conduct. It suggests that failing to investigate such issues lowers the standards for federal judges.
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A controversy involving a federal judge’s behavior has been raised.
The chief judge in charge has a responsibility to look into such controversies.
Simply accepting a judge’s denial without checking the facts is discouraged.
Ignoring investigations can lead to lower standards for how judges act.
Federal judges are expected to maintain high ethical and professional standards.
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House Speaker Mike Johnson said President Donald Trump should lead the discussions about regulating artificial intelligence (AI) at the White House instead of Congress. The House of Representatives met to discuss AI, but Johnson prefers a private meeting with key figures to address the issue.
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House Speaker Mike Johnson wants President Trump to lead efforts on AI regulation.
Johnson suggested a private meeting to resolve AI concerns quickly.
The House of Representatives held a meeting focused on AI issues.
President Trump has downplayed risks related to artificial intelligence.
Johnson is close to President Trump and is hesitant about Congress passing AI rules.
The discussion is happening as pressure grows on the government to regulate AI technologies.
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New York Governor Kathy Hochul announced that over 8 million households in New York will receive energy rebate checks of up to $200 starting next Monday. The payments will continue until December to help with energy costs.
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Over 8 million households in New York will get energy rebate checks.
Each household can receive up to $200.
Checks will start being sent out next Monday.
The rebate program will continue through December.
The rebates aim to help households with energy expenses.
Governor Kathy Hochul made the announcement on a Monday.
The program is funded by state or federal resources (implied, but not detailed).
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A U.S. Air Force colonel known as Bravo was shot down over Iran but survived despite serious injuries. He was rescued after 50 hours in a hostile area by American special forces in a large military operation that involved aircraft, drones, and ground troops.
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Bravo climbed a 7,000-foot ridge with a broken back, arm, shoulder, and sprained ankle after ejecting from his damaged F-15 fighter jet.
His parachute was damaged, causing a hard landing at an estimated 70 to 100 mph.
The rescue operation involved thousands of U.S. military personnel, including Army Delta Force, Navy SEAL Team Six, and a CIA distraction mission.
Bravo communicated survival signals after 50 hours, which sped up the rescue plan.
About 1,500 Iranian forces were nearby during the rescue, which included U.S. bombers and drones attacking Iranian targets.
The co-pilot, called Alpha, was rescued six hours after the shootdown in a risky daytime helicopter raid under enemy fire.
One rescue plane got stuck in the desert and was destroyed by U.S. forces to prevent capture by enemy troops.
Several senior U.S. military leaders appeared on CBS’s 60 Minutes to discuss the mission, which some critics called Pentagon propaganda.
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President Donald Trump said that artificial intelligence (AI) does not need new rules or protections. He believes that having a strong and smart president is enough to control AI.
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President Trump rejected calls for new AI safety rules.
He said AI only needs a "strong and smart (high IQ!) president" as a control.
Trump made these comments on his social media platform, Truth Social.
He warned critics of AI to "beware."
Trump claimed the U.S. is leading in AI compared to China and other countries.
Many AI experts and company leaders are asking for slower AI development and better safeguards.
The story is ongoing and may have updates.
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Four people were killed and a child seriously hurt in a stabbing attack at a home in Houma, Louisiana. A 47-year-old man was arrested in connection with the case, and the victims have been identified as a woman, her two children, and one of their partners.
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The victims were Verna Mae Verdin, her daughter Letha Verrett, her son Paul Verrett, and Paul’s girlfriend Krissy Lynn Parfait.
A six-year-old boy, Verdin’s grandson, was critically injured but survived the attack.
Authorities detained Kaegan Jude Solet, 47, who is linked to the case and fathered a child with one of the victims.
The killings happened in Houma, Louisiana, on a Saturday night.
Verdin was about to retire after 20 years at Walmart; Letha Verrett had seven children.
Deputies found the injured child first and then discovered the four victims dead.
Community members raised over $46,500 to help cover funeral and medical expenses.
Louisiana has a high rate of women killed by men, and intimate partner violence is a known major problem in the state.
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A U.S. Air Force officer whose F-15 jet was shot down over Iran spent more than two days there before being rescued. He watched the rescue of his crewmate and described it as the proudest moment of his life.
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A U.S. Air Force F-15 was shot down in Iran.
The pilot was stuck in Iran for over two days.
The pilot watched the rescue of his crewmate from his location.
The pilot called witnessing the rescue his proudest dad moment.
The story was featured in a "60 Minutes" season premiere interview with Norah O'Donnell.
The rescue operation was conducted successfully, returning the crew safely.
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Texas Republican leaders criticized Bo French, a GOP candidate for state railroad commissioner, for a social media post about South Asian students at the University of Texas. The post implied that people of South Asian descent were becoming too prominent on campus, which sparked accusations of racism.
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Bo French is running as a Republican candidate for Texas railroad commissioner.
He posted a photo of South Asian students at a University of Texas football game.
In the post, French suggested that South Asian students were "taking over" the university.
Texas Republicans publicly condemned his post as racist.
The controversy happened ahead of the statewide election for railroad commissioner.
The railroad commissioner role in Texas involves overseeing the state's railroads and some other industries.
The criticism came from members of French’s own political party.
The controversy highlights tensions around race and politics in Texas.
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