A U.S. Air Force officer who was shot down in Iran says he survived against great odds. Some brokers are charging high prices to help criminals seek pardons from President Donald Trump, but success is not guaranteed. The article also discusses the culture of the Los Angeles Rams football team.
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A U.S. Air Force officer was shot down over Iran and survived, calling it a "modern-day miracle."
Brokers are offering services to help felons apply for pardons from President Donald Trump.
These services come at a high cost and do not promise a pardon will be granted.
The article covers aspects of the Los Angeles Rams football team culture.
Coverage includes a mix of military, legal, and sports topics in one news segment.
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A new poll finds that more than half of Democratic voters say they will vote in the upcoming November midterm elections mainly because they oppose President Trump, rather than because they support the Democratic Party’s ideas. The poll was conducted by CBS News and YouGov and was released on Sunday.
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54% of Democratic voters say their main reason for voting is to oppose President Trump.
The poll focuses on the motivation of Democratic voters ahead of the November midterm elections.
The poll was done by CBS News in partnership with YouGov.
This suggests that opposition to President Trump is a stronger factor than support for the Democratic platform.
The midterm elections determine who will control Congress.
The poll results were made public on a Sunday before the midterms.
It shows how President Trump remains a key figure in motivating voter turnout.
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A 40-year-old unvaccinated woman in Pennsylvania has died from measles complications amid a growing outbreak in the state. Pennsylvania has reported 676 measles cases so far in 2026, but the CDC has not officially confirmed these deaths or been notified about the latest one.
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A 40-year-old woman from Jefferson County, Pennsylvania, died from measles complications on September 12, 2026.
The woman was not vaccinated against measles.
Pennsylvania has reported 676 cases of measles in 2026, with over 100 new cases in the past week.
Out of these cases, 124 people have been hospitalized.
Nearly all the measles cases are in unvaccinated individuals.
Pennsylvania health officials have reported two measles-related deaths this year, but the CDC has not confirmed any deaths on its website.
The CDC says Pennsylvania has not requested official outbreak assistance, despite offers of help.
There are ongoing disagreements between Pennsylvania health officials and the CDC about sharing outbreak information.
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President Donald Trump responded to recent warnings about artificial intelligence (AI). He also visited Ireland during a time when energy prices are rising quickly.
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President Trump addressed concerns about AI technology.
Some new warnings about AI risks have been raised recently.
Trump made an official visit to Ireland.
Energy prices in Ireland and elsewhere have increased sharply.
The visit took place amid these rising energy costs.
CBS Weekend News covered these stories on September 13.
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Michigan Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed declined to discuss his past association with far-left streamer Hasan Piker when asked about concerns from Jewish voters. He has condemned antisemitism but did not specifically address Piker’s statements in the conversation.
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Abdul El-Sayed is running for the U.S. Senate in Michigan as a Democrat.
Hasan Piker is a far-left online streamer with a controversial public profile.
Some Jewish voters in Michigan are worried about El-Sayed’s connection to Piker.
CBS News reporter Weijia Jiang asked El-Sayed to respond to these concerns.
El-Sayed condemned antisemitism in general during the interview.
He chose not to directly criticize or discuss Piker’s rhetoric.
The interview took place on a Sunday.
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President Donald Trump said he does not want to slow down the development of artificial intelligence (AI) because he worries about losing America's advantage to China. He said winning in AI will help manage the risks that come with the technology but did not share details about possible government rules.
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President Trump spoke about AI development during a statement from Dublin.
He downplayed the need for strict controls or checks on AI progress.
Trump expressed concern about losing America's technological lead to China.
He believes that staying ahead in AI will help handle the risks of the technology.
He said some regulations may be needed but gave no specific plans.
Trump criticized unnamed "negative forces" who worry about AI moving too fast.
Industry experts have raised concerns about rapid AI growth and lack of oversight.
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A 40-year-old unvaccinated woman in Jefferson County, Pennsylvania, died from complications linked to measles. Pennsylvania is facing a large measles outbreak with over 670 cases, including two previous deaths in babies this year.
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The woman died from respiratory failure suspected to be caused by measles.
She had chronic health problems, including lung disease, which made her more vulnerable.
Pennsylvania has reported 670 measles cases and 124 hospitalizations across 37 counties.
This is the third measles-related death in Pennsylvania this year; the state had no measles deaths for 35 years before.
Two previous measles deaths involved babies in Lancaster County, including a 6-week-old girl with a genetic condition.
The health department is reviewing the recent death and has not yet added it to the official outbreak numbers.
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is not counting the two infant deaths in their official measles statistics.
Measles is a highly contagious disease that can cause serious illness and death, especially in unvaccinated people.
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New Mexico will hold an early Democratic primary in 2028, putting Native American voters, who make up about 12% of the state, in an influential position in the presidential race. Candidates are beginning to engage with Native leaders and tribal governments to address issues important to Indigenous communities.
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New Mexico’s Democratic primary will be held early on February 15, 2028, giving the state more impact in choosing the party nominee.
Native Americans make up about 12% of New Mexico’s population and include members of 23 federally recognized tribes.
Native voters in New Mexico have not been a major focus in previous early primaries because those states had fewer Native people.
Presidential candidates are contacting Native leaders and learning about tribal governments to gain support.
Tribal issues important to voters include sovereignty (self-government), land and water rights, and rural infrastructure.
Deb Haaland, former U.S. interior secretary and member of the Laguna Pueblo, is running for New Mexico governor and is a key figure in Native politics.
Haaland and other Native leaders may influence which 2028 candidates win support in Native communities.
Native American voters show diverse political views and do not fit neatly into standard progressive or moderate categories.
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Essex County Council will start a three-month pilot program with private security guards patrolling three towns where asylum seekers often visit. The patrols aim to reduce anti-social behavior and make residents feel safer, even though police say crime linked to asylum seekers in the area is very low.
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Six trained security guards will patrol Braintree, Colchester, and Chelmsford every day from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
The program, called Operation Vanguard, starts Monday and lasts three months.
The patrols respond to local residents' concerns about gatherings of male asylum seekers from a nearby facility.
Essex Police chief says crime related to asylum seekers at Wethersfield is very low and there is no need for worry.
Some local politicians warn the program could cause divisions or be ineffective if the guards do not work with existing police.
The pilot is funded with £150,000 from an existing community fund and will not increase taxes.
The government plans to increase the number of male migrants housed at the Wethersfield airbase from 800 to 1,220.
Data shows foreign nationals in England and Wales have crime conviction rates similar to British nationals.
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The UK government will ban deep-fried foods and update nutrition rules for school meals in England starting in 2027. The new rules aim to improve children's health by increasing fruit, vegetables, fiber, and whole grains while reducing processed meats, sugary cereals, and desserts.
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Deep-fried foods like chips will be banned and must be oven-baked instead.
Sweet desserts will be limited to twice a week in secondary schools and once a week in primary schools, always served with fruit.
Processed meats such as ham, sausages, and chicken nuggets are restricted to once a week with a fruit or vegetable side.
Breakfast clubs must follow new nutrition rules, banning items like sugary cereals and chocolate spread.
Schools must publish their food policies and menus online and will be monitored.
Pasta dishes must include 50% wholewheat once a week; high-fiber bread is mandatory.
The government’s goal is to fight childhood obesity and improve students’ concentration, learning, and wellbeing.
Changes will be funded with existing school budgets, and free school meals eligibility is expanding.
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A statue of conservative activist Charlie Kirk was vandalized outside Turning Point USA’s headquarters in Phoenix, Arizona. The Phoenix Police Department confirmed they are investigating the incident, which happened shortly after the first anniversary of Kirk’s death.
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The statue of Charlie Kirk was located outside the Turning Point USA headquarters.
The vandalism occurred in Phoenix, Arizona.
The police received calls reporting the damage.
The incident took place days after the first anniversary of Charlie Kirk’s death.
Phoenix Police are investigating the vandalism as a memorial was targeted.
Charlie Kirk was a conservative activist and founder of Turning Point USA.
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A 40-year-old woman in Pennsylvania has died from measles, the third death linked to a recent outbreak in the state. Most cases involve unvaccinated people, and health officials warn that measles is very contagious and can be deadly.
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The woman who died was unvaccinated and passed away from measles complications on a Saturday.
Pennsylvania has had two other measles deaths earlier in 2026, both in Lancaster County, involving unvaccinated people.
There have been 3,294 measles cases reported in the US this year in more than 45 states.
Pennsylvania has recorded 676 cases in 2026, with 108 new cases last week, and about 124 people have been hospitalized.
Nearly one-third of measles cases in Pennsylvania are children.
Less than 1% of Pennsylvania cases were in fully vaccinated people.
Measles was declared eliminated in the US in 2000 but has returned, partly due to increased vaccine skepticism.
The Trump administration and Pennsylvania officials have disagreed on the number of measles deaths and the seriousness of the outbreak.
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Australian political party One Nation has proposed cutting 750,000 temporary visas over three years, which Health Minister Mark Butler says would seriously harm key industries like construction and aged care. Meanwhile, over 30 groups have launched a campaign urging the government to encourage electrification in homes and vehicles to help Australian households save up to $5,000 a year.
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One Nation wants to reduce temporary visas by 750,000 over three years, returning numbers to 2017 levels.
The plan aims for “net-negative” migration for the first three years, then a net migration of 130,000 per year.
The policy could greatly affect construction, health, aged care, and disability sectors.
About 10% of visa cuts will affect people who are undocumented and have no options to stay legally.
The government has delayed announcing its own migration plan originally expected over a month ago.
Over 30 organizations have joined a national campaign urging for policies that help Australians electrify homes and vehicles.
This campaign connects to an international effort to increase electrification rates globally from 20% to 35% by 2035.
The government is also providing $300 million in grants to build crisis and transitional accommodation for housing needs.
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President Donald Trump said he plans to remove tariffs on Irish whiskey. He made this announcement during a visit to Ireland while speaking at a ceremony.
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President Trump visited Ireland recently.
He announced plans to lift tariffs on Irish whiskey.
Tariffs are taxes on imported goods, in this case on Irish whiskey sold in the U.S.
The announcement was made during a public event.
President Trump praised Ireland for being welcoming during his visit.
The removal of tariffs would affect trade relations between the U.S. and Ireland.
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Stephanie Villaronga, a New York City third-grade teacher, kept working through her breast cancer treatments but faced unexpected financial difficulties due to how her pay and insurance worked during medical leave. Despite continuing to teach, she lost most of her summer pay and received insurance demands for repayment while still undergoing treatment.
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Stephanie Villaronga was diagnosed with invasive ductal carcinoma breast cancer in April 2025 at age 29.
She continued working through 16 rounds of chemotherapy and other treatments whenever her health allowed.
New York City spreads teachers’ yearly pay over 12 months, including summer, but extended leave lowers summer pay if paid days are fewer.
Villaronga needed a double mastectomy in December 2025 and took four months of medical leave afterward.
Upon returning to work, she received a letter from her insurance requiring repayment of deducted amounts while on leave.
She also lost almost all her summer pay because she didn’t work the full 10-month school year due to her medical leave.
Villaronga ended up receiving less than 20% of her normal pay when she resumed teaching during active cancer treatment.
She compared this to her maternity leave experience, where her regular pay resumed smoothly after leave ended.
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A new statue of right-wing activist Charlie Kirk at the Turning Point USA headquarters in Phoenix was vandalized with red spray paint. Turning Point USA is working with the police to find the person responsible and plans to repair the statue and signs.
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The statue of Charlie Kirk is 8 feet tall.
It was installed on September 10 to mark one year since Kirk's death.
Charlie Kirk was killed by a gunshot at a Turning Point USA event in Utah.
A poster memorial near the statue was also vandalized with red paint.
Turning Point USA is reviewing security footage to identify the vandal.
Law enforcement is involved in investigating the vandalism.
A Utah judge has ruled that the man accused of killing Kirk will face trial for aggravated murder.
Aggravated murder is a serious charge that can lead to the death penalty if the accused is convicted.
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House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries supports President Donald Trump’s effort to make the 2024 midterm elections about his presidency. President Trump promised a $5,000 payment to every adult American citizen if Republicans keep control of Congress, but details on how this would work are unclear.
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President Trump wants voters to see the 2024 midterms as a vote on his leadership.
He spoke at the Republican midterm convention in Dallas, urging supporters to view the election as if he is on the ballot.
Hakeem Jeffries, a Democrat, agreed that President Trump’s actions and policies are central to the election.
Jeffries mentioned issues like the economy, cost of living, tariffs, healthcare, and U.S. involvement in Iran as important topics tied to Trump.
Trump promised $5,000 payments to every adult American if Republicans control both houses of Congress after the election.
There is no clear plan yet for how the payments would be funded or tracked to make sure the money is spent in the U.S.
House Speaker Mike Johnson said Congress would work on the proposal but gave no specific details.
The cost of the payment plan could be about $1.35 trillion based on the adult population.
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President Donald Trump said the US will end the 10 percent tariff on Irish whisky, a tax currently applied to European Union wine and spirit exports. This decision follows similar recent moves to remove tariffs on whisky from the United Kingdom.
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The US currently applies a 10 percent tariff on Irish whisky as part of tariffs on EU wine and spirit imports.
President Trump announced during a golf event in Ireland that the tariff on Irish whisky will be removed.
Earlier in April, the US removed tariffs on Scotch and Northern Irish whisky from the UK.
The Scotch Whisky Association welcomed the tariff removal, citing benefits for trade and jobs.
The Irish Whiskey Association has been pushing for elimination of tariffs to protect their industry and US consumers.
In July, the US reduced the tariff on Irish whisky from 15 percent to 10 percent before this latest announcement.
Details on when the tariff will officially end have not yet been provided.
The announcement was met with cheers from the crowd at the golf tournament.
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Admiral Brad Cooper, the head of U.S. Central Command, said he is not worried about the U.S. having enough ammunition. This statement came after reports said the Pentagon has used many munitions in its conflicts involving Iran.
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Admiral Brad Cooper leads U.S. Central Command, which oversees military operations in the Middle East.
He said he is "not concerned at all" about the U.S. munitions supply.
Reports have claimed the Pentagon's ammunition stockpiles have been depleted due to fighting related to Iran.
The comments were made during an interview on CBS News’s show "Face the Nation."
The interview was conducted by Norah O’Donnell and aired on a Sunday.
Munitions refer to weapons and ammunition used in military operations.
Centcom’s area of responsibility includes countries like Iraq, Syria, and Afghanistan.
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A San Jose police officer was fired for sharing location information from a license plate tracking system with a suspect accused of domestic abuse. The officer accessed the data without permission and passed it to a family member involved in the case, leading to an internal investigation and calls for stronger laws against such misuse.
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The officer used the Flock license plate tracking system on his personal phone without authorization.
He shared the vehicle location of a woman allegedly abused by his cousin.
The woman told police the suspect knew her location, which led to discovery of the misuse.
The officer was put on leave, fired, and referred for possible state-level disciplinary action.
No criminal charges have been filed against the officer yet, but investigations continue.
Lawmakers in California have not passed new laws to regulate license plate readers despite repeated attempts.
The technology raises privacy concerns and has been linked to police misuse and immigrant enforcement actions.
Critics have protested and vandalized such surveillance systems due to privacy and civil rights worries.
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