A mother from Indiana discovered that her 3-year-old son left the house at 4 a.m. after unlocking the front door, despite it being locked. The child went outside looking for his parents who had been sleeping on the couch, and was found crying by his father.
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The boy, Brooks, had just been moved from a crib to a big-boy bed.
Brooks usually comes to his parents' room at night for comfort.
On this night, his parents were on the couch because they were changing bed sheets.
The front door was locked but the alarm system was not turned on.
Brooks unlocked the door on his own and went outside to look for his parents.
His father found him crying and brought him back inside.
The parents have added a higher lock and an automatic alarm to improve child safety.
The mother shared security footage online to warn other parents about similar risks.
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Volunteers in New York City honor the birthdays of people who died in the 9/11 attacks by placing flowers to remember them. This act of remembrance helps keep the memory of the victims alive.
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Volunteers place flowers to mark the birthdays of 9/11 victims.
The commemorations happen in New York City, where the attacks took place.
A first responder is involved in remembering the victims in this way.
The flowers symbolize respect and remembrance.
This tradition helps people remember those lost in the 2001 attacks.
The 9/11 attacks occurred on September 11, 2001.
First responders are workers like firefighters and police who helped during the attacks.
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Brandon Herrera, a Republican running for a U.S. House seat in Texas, faces criticism for making insulting comments about women and other groups on social media. These remarks have raised concerns as he tries to win a district recently vacated by a Republican lawmaker.
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Herrera is the GOP candidate for Texas’s 23rd congressional district.
He has a popular YouTube channel where he tests and reviews guns.
Herrera made derogatory remarks about feminists and other groups in various videos from 2020 to 2024.
Some of his comments included insults that compared feminists to animals and used offensive language.
He previously denied being a neo-Nazi after controversial remarks involving Nazi-era guns.
The Republican Jewish Coalition criticized him for extremist language.
Herrera says his comments were meant as jokes and called out his Democratic opponent, Katy Padilla Stout.
This seat is important because it was recently opened after a Republican resigned amid an ethics investigation.
Democrats are targeting this district and have financially supported Stout for the upcoming election.
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Republican John E. Sununu and Democrat Chris Pappas will run for an open U.S. Senate seat in New Hampshire. The current Senator Jeanne Shaheen is retiring, making this race important for both parties as they try to control the Senate in the November elections.
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John E. Sununu is a Republican and a former U.S. senator.
Chris Pappas is a Democrat and currently serves in the U.S. House of Representatives.
Senator Jeanne Shaheen, the current officeholder, is not running for reelection.
The race is competitive and could influence which party controls the Senate.
Republicans aim to win this seat to gain more influence in a traditionally Democratic area.
Democrats need to keep this seat to help regain the majority in the Senate.
Both candidates were strong frontrunners in their party primaries.
The general election campaign will last about eight weeks before the vote in November.
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The nonprofit group UNITE is starting a campaign to encourage respect among voters before the midterm elections in November. The goal is to reduce hostility and promote understanding between people with different political views.
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UNITE is a nonprofit organization focused on uniting voters.
They launched a "dignity campaign" before the November midterm elections.
The campaign promotes respect instead of contempt for different opinions.
Tim Shriver is the CEO of UNITE.
The campaign encourages voters to have respectful conversations about politics.
It aims to lower political division among citizens.
The news was reported by CBS News.
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Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton released a political ad using artificial intelligence (AI) to show a fake video of Democrat James Talarico making religious statements combined in a way he never actually did. Polls show a close race between Paxton and Talarico for the Texas Senate seat, with prediction markets also divided on who will win.
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Ken Paxton is the Republican Attorney General of Texas running against Democrat James Talarico for the Texas Senate.
Paxton’s latest ad uses AI to create a synthetic video mixing separate religious remarks by Talarico into one fake scene.
Polls show Talarico slightly ahead, with a RealClearPolitics average of 47.3% for Talarico and 44.9% for Paxton.
Five out of six recent polls show either Talarico leading or a tie.
Market-based election predictions give Paxton about a 53% chance of winning versus 47% for Talarico on Kalshi, while Polymarket shows both candidates near 51%.
Texas has not elected a Democratic senator since 1988.
The ad has sparked debate about the fairness and ethics of using AI to create realistic fake political content.
Political commentator Mehdi Hasan and others have called for banning AI-generated political ads that misrepresent candidates’ remarks.
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Peter Navarro, a key trade adviser to President Donald Trump, said the White House called Fox News to object to the removal of host Maria Bartiromo from the network. The White House communicated to Fox News leadership that they found the decision to remove Bartiromo completely unacceptable.
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Peter Navarro is a top trade adviser to President Donald Trump.
Maria Bartiromo was recently removed (ousted) from her hosting role at Fox News.
The White House contacted Fox News leadership about this decision.
Suzanne Scott, the CEO of Fox News, received a call from the White House.
The White House said the removal of Bartiromo was "totally unacceptable."
Navarro publicly shared the White House’s complaint about the situation.
The story highlights ongoing interactions between the Trump administration and Fox News.
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Abdul El-Sayed and Mike Rogers are in a close race for a U.S. Senate seat in Michigan, with a recent poll showing them nearly tied. The seat is open because Democratic Senator Gary Peters is retiring, and the race reflects differing views on whether progressive candidates can win in competitive states.
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A recent Glengariff Group poll shows Mike Rogers leading Abdul El-Sayed by 1 point in Michigan’s Senate race.
The poll surveyed 600 likely voters from August 31 to September 3, 2026.
El-Sayed leads among independent voters by 14 points, a key voting group in Michigan.
Both candidates have more unfavorable than favorable ratings, with El-Sayed viewed unfavorably by 42% and Rogers by 37%.
Other recent polls have shown El-Sayed with slight leads ranging from 1 to 7 points.
The Michigan Senate seat is open due to the retirement of Democratic Senator Gary Peters.
Democrats hope national issues like President Trump’s approval ratings and the economy will help El-Sayed.
Republicans argue El-Sayed’s progressive policies may not appeal to moderate voters in Michigan.
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President Donald Trump promised to improve the housing supply and make homeownership easier when he returned to office in January 2025. After nearly a year, the number of homes for sale has increased a bit, mainly because homes are selling more slowly and fewer new houses have been built. Overall, construction of new single-family homes remains low, and the housing shortage still exists.
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President Trump aimed to tackle housing affordability through deregulation, more home building, and immigration enforcement.
One year after his return, the housing supply has increased slightly but mainly due to slower sales, not more new homes.
Single-family home construction declined to the lowest level in over three years.
The housing shortage in the U.S. is estimated between 2.8 million and 10 million homes.
In January 2025, there were about 1.4 million homes for sale; by December, this rose slightly to about 1.47 million.
New home listings decreased slightly over the year, indicating less new housing entering the market.
Building permits, housing starts, and completions stayed mostly flat throughout 2025, showing no big increase in housing construction.
High mortgage rates and rising home prices have kept many buyers from purchasing homes, slowing the market.
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The article claims that in 20 months, President Donald Trump has caused significant harm to the United States. It compares the impact of his actions to that of the country's enemies.
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The time frame mentioned is 20 months.
The article suggests President Trump's actions have negatively affected the nation.
It compares the damage to that caused by external enemies.
The focus is on the impact of President Trump's leadership on the country.
No specific examples or events are detailed in the provided text.
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Larry Kudlow, a Fox Business host, suggested that Senator Ted Cruz should consider starting his campaign for president in November. Kudlow asked Cruz about his plans to run for the Republican nomination in the 2028 presidential election during a TV interview.
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Larry Kudlow is a host on Fox Business.
He spoke with Senator Ted Cruz from Texas.
Kudlow told Cruz he should think about announcing a presidential run in November.
The discussion focused on the 2028 Republican presidential nomination.
Cruz has not officially announced whether he will run for president.
The interview took place on Kudlow’s show.
President Donald Trump is currently serving his second term (2024-2028).
Cruz is a well-known Republican senator with prior national political campaigns.
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Missouri is facing confusion over its new congressional map because different courts gave opposing rulings. This conflict could affect the state's midterm elections.
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Missouri recently redrew its congressional district lines.
Two courts gave different decisions on whether the new map is legal.
The conflicting rulings have caused uncertainty about which map should be used.
The situation could impact how Missouri voters elect representatives in the upcoming midterm elections.
The case is being closely watched because it may set a precedent for redistricting disputes.
Officials are working to resolve the disagreements before the election.
Redistricting is the process of redrawing political boundaries based on population changes.
The courts’ decisions have created confusion about the official voting districts for Missouri.
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Rozina Ali, a journalist and author, discusses how Islamophobia has grown in the United States since the 9/11 attacks. Her new book traces the history of suspicion and discrimination against Muslim Americans, showing that fear and prejudice appeared soon after 2001 and remain strong today.
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Rozina Ali moved from Pakistan to the US when she was five years old and grew up in California.
After the 9/11 attacks, Ali’s parents warned her that Muslims would be treated with suspicion in the US.
Ali’s book, Seasons of Fury, tells the history of Islamophobia in the US, starting before 9/11.
The book includes stories of Muslim families and government surveillance of Muslim Americans.
Pew Research Center found that most Muslims in the US feel discrimination daily.
Since 9/11, more US adults believe Islam is linked to violence, with this belief more than doubling.
Some states, like Texas and Florida, have labeled the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) a terrorist organization.
As the 25th anniversary of 9/11 approaches, there are protests and petitions related to Muslim participation in public events.
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Homeownership in Miami is becoming harder due to rising costs and fewer single-family homes for sale. The high prices and limited housing options are pushing many middle-income workers out of the city.
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Miami-Dade’s single-family home supply dropped nearly 23% in July compared to the previous year.
There are only about 4.8 months of home supply in Miami-Dade, favoring sellers over buyers.
Many homeowners with low mortgage rates from the pandemic are not selling their houses.
High demand comes from both people moving within the U.S. and international buyers.
Miami-Dade has little remaining land to build new single-family homes due to geography and development.
The cost of living in Miami is the second highest in the U.S., behind San Francisco.
Housing prices in Miami scored 155.551 on the cost-of-living index, much higher than the national average of 100.
Middle-income workers like teachers, nurses, and hospitality staff find it harder to live in Miami due to rising expenses.
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A recent poll shows the Michigan Senate race is very close between Democrat Abdul El-Sayed and Republican Mike Rogers. The survey found Rogers with a small lead over El-Sayed.
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The poll was conducted from August 31 to September 3.
The survey was done by Detroit’s WDIV-TV and the Detroit News.
Mike Rogers, the Republican candidate, has about 45.8% support.
Abdul El-Sayed, the Democrat candidate, is just behind Rogers in support.
The race for the Michigan Senate seat is very competitive and nearly tied.
The poll indicates neither candidate has a clear, strong lead.
Michigan voters are closely divided between the two candidates.
This race will likely be important in the upcoming election.
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The Trump administration appointed permanent leaders for four important roles at the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). These leaders, including Heidi Overton and Michael Davis, had been serving temporarily and will now hold their positions permanently.
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The Trump administration finalized permanent appointments for four key FDA leadership positions.
Heidi Overton was nominated to lead the FDA.
Michael Davis, a psychiatrist, will become a permanent director at the FDA.
The roles involve overseeing the regulation of drugs, vaccines, and tobacco.
These leaders were previously acting (temporary) heads before receiving permanent status.
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President Donald Trump has repeatedly made statements about the September 11 attacks that do not match the facts. These include incorrect claims about New York buildings, his role in cleanup efforts, Muslim Americans, and emergency responders at the attack site.
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Trump claimed his building became the tallest in downtown Manhattan after the World Trade Center fell, but actually 70 Pine Street was taller.
He said he helped with the cleanup after the attacks, but city officials do not confirm this.
Trump falsely said thousands of Muslim Americans were cheering on 9/11 in Jersey City; no evidence supports this.
He shared misleading footage of Congresswoman Ilhan Omar dancing, implying it was on the attack anniversary when it was not.
Trump said he had warned about Osama bin Laden before 9/11, citing his 2000 book, though bin Laden was already known as a threat.
He described firefighters lifting him to safety from a building thought at risk of collapse, a story he has told multiple times.
These false or exaggerated claims have been made repeatedly, including during his second term as president.
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A family in Durham, North Carolina, hired a mobile petting zoo for a party, and two weeks later, they learned some baby goats from the zoo tested positive for rabies. Local health officials are investigating and advising people who had contact with the goats to seek medical advice for possible rabies exposure.
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Tatiana Villatoro hired Farm Adventures Mobile Petting Zoo for a family event on August 16.
Several baby goats from the petting zoo tested positive for rabies after one goat was euthanized and tested.
Rabies is a deadly virus that can be transmitted to humans through bites or saliva contact and requires immediate vaccination if exposed.
The Durham County Department of Public Health and North Carolina health authorities are investigating potential rabies exposure.
People who came into contact with the goats between July 28 and August 27 are urged to contact health officials.
The petting zoo operator was unaware of the rabies risk and had acted on veterinarian advice when symptoms appeared in the goats.
Farm Adventures Mobile Petting Zoo appeared at two events in Durham County, and health officials are contacting attendees to assess exposure risk.
Tatiana Villatoro sought emergency medical treatment after learning about the rabies cases, before being contacted by health authorities.
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A mother shares how the mental tasks of managing family life make her feel tired and worried about her marriage. She explains that she handles most daily family responsibilities, which leaves her little energy for her husband at the end of the day.
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The author is a mother who feels the mental load of running the household is heavy.
She manages many tasks like scheduling, grocery shopping, and coordinating childcare.
Her husband is supportive and willing to help when asked.
Despite support, she feels mentally and physically exhausted by evening.
This exhaustion affects how much attention she can give to her husband.
She acknowledges that all marriages have some challenges.
Discussing these feelings helped her understand her husband's support better.
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Lindsay Clancy’s defense lawyer said he will ask the court to dismiss her case. The lawyer spoke about this on the CBS Mornings show. The article discusses what might happen if the case is thrown out.
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Lindsay Clancy is involved in a legal case.
Her defense attorney is Kevin Reddington.
Reddington plans to request that the case be dismissed.
He shared his plans during an interview on CBS Mornings.
CBS News reporter Caroline Polisi explained the lawyer’s statements.
The news covers the possible outcomes if the case is dismissed.
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