The Bureau of Prisons (BOP) agreed to sell flavored nicotine pouches called "mindSHFT" exclusively in all federal prison commissaries. The product is not approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and is not sold commercially. After concerns from a federal whistleblower, the BOP has paused the sales and is reviewing the arrangement.
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The nicotine pouches are sold only through BOP commissaries in 118 federal prisons.
The product brand "mindSHFT" is not FDA-approved and is not available for sale outside prisons.
The supplying company, SHFT Enterprise Holdings LLC, was created shortly after BOP requested vendors for nicotine pouch products.
BOP did not issue a public formal contract but announced SHFT as the sole vendor in July 2024.
Inmates pay $9.10 per tin; the BOP pays $6.99 per tin, and the product has sold quickly in prisons.
A federal whistleblower raised concerns that these unapproved products could harm inmate health and safety.
BOP has stopped purchasing and selling the nicotine pouches while reviewing FDA advice and product safety.
No illnesses or adverse effects have been reported so far from use of the product in prisons.
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The judge declared a mistrial in Lindsay Clancy's murder case after the jury could not reach a unanimous decision following a week of discussion. Clancy, who admitted to killing her children but pleaded not guilty, argued that her mental illness affected her responsibility in the crime.
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The jury deliberated for seven days but couldn't unanimously decide on the verdict.
Judge William Sullivan declared a mistrial after the jury indicated a deadlock.
Lindsay Clancy, a former nurse, admitted to killing her children in 2023 but pleaded not guilty due to mental illness.
Clancy’s defense argued she had postpartum psychosis, a serious mental condition affecting her judgment.
Prosecutors disagreed with the diagnosis and said she is responsible for the murders.
The judge gave special instructions to the jury to try to reach a verdict, but one juror resisted following the legal standard of "reasonable doubt."
The defense requested the removal of this juror, but the judge refused.
Experts say the jury's disagreement reflects a community struggle with the moral aspects of the case.
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The judge in the Lindsay Clancy murder trial declared a mistrial because the jury could not agree on a verdict. An attendee of the trial said that the mistrial does not solve the issues in the case.
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The Lindsay Clancy murder trial ended in a mistrial.
A mistrial happens when the jury cannot reach a unanimous decision.
The judge officially announced the mistrial on Friday.
The case remains unresolved after the mistrial declaration.
A person who attended the trial expressed that the mistrial does not provide closure.
The trial was covered by CBS News and its correspondents.
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Rep. Brendan Boyle criticized Senator John Fetterman, both Democrats from Pennsylvania, claiming Fetterman is not doing his work properly. Boyle called Fetterman a “lazy trust fund baby” after reports said Fetterman has been neglecting his duties as a Senator.
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Rep. Brendan Boyle represents Pennsylvania in the U.S. House of Representatives.
Senator John Fetterman also represents Pennsylvania in the U.S. Senate.
Boyle criticized Fetterman on the social media platform X.
Boyle accused Fetterman of being lazy and not fulfilling his Senate responsibilities.
The criticism came after reports about Fetterman neglecting his duties.
Both politicians belong to the Democratic Party.
Boyle said Pennsylvania deserves better representation in the Senate.
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An American Airlines flight from Dallas to Newark made an emergency stop in Baltimore because a passenger became disruptive during the flight. The crew and passengers used duct tape to restrain the man after he acted violently and was taken off the plane by law enforcement.
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The flight was from Dallas-Fort Worth to Newark and stopped in Baltimore late Thursday night.
A male passenger became disruptive, reportedly drunk, and yelled at another passenger.
He used racial slurs and homophobic language towards a flight attendant.
The man became violent, leading crew and passengers to restrain him with duct tape.
The restrained passenger was held in a first-class seat with tape around his wrists, body, and head.
After being taken off by authorities, the flight resumed to Newark.
American Airlines said safety is their top priority and praised their staff for handling the situation professionally.
The FBI is investigating and may file federal charges; the passenger remains in custody, but his identity is not public.
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A six-week-old baby in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, died from measles during a growing outbreak in the area. The death is part of two recent measles-associated deaths in the county, which has seen nearly 400 measles cases reported.
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A six-week-old infant in Pennsylvania died from measles, confirmed by the Lancaster County coroner.
The baby had a rare condition called Amish lethal microcephaly, making them more vulnerable to infections.
Lancaster County is experiencing a measles outbreak with nearly 400 cases in 28 counties statewide.
Most measles cases are reported in adults aged 18 to 49.
Two deaths described as “measles-associated” were announced by state officials, but details were limited due to privacy laws.
Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro criticized vaccine skeptic Robert F. Kennedy Jr. for spreading misinformation about vaccines.
Kennedy accused Democrats of exaggerating the outbreak for political reasons.
Health experts stress that vaccination is the best protection against measles, not home treatments.
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Worker pay in the U.S. rose by 4.7% in August compared to a year ago, with base pay increasing by 3.2%. Some cities saw faster wage growth due to job growth, worker shortages, and high employee turnover, especially in areas with manufacturing and financial services jobs.
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Nationwide, worker pay grew 4.7% in August compared to last year.
Base pay (regular wages) increased by 3.2% on average.
Cities with faster wage growth often have many job openings and not enough workers.
High employee turnover also pushes wages higher in some metro areas.
Manufacturing and financial services industries show stronger wage growth.
ADP Pay Insights provided private-sector wage data; government data includes all jobs.
Overall wage growth at 3.1% in August was the slowest since May 2021.
U.S. added 162,000 jobs in August, exceeding economists’ expectations.
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The murder trial of Lindsay Clancy ended in a mistrial on Friday after the defense's appeal was denied. A legal expert explained what might happen next in the case.
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Lindsay Clancy's murder trial concluded with a mistrial.
The mistrial happened after the defense's appeal was rejected.
The legal expert discussing the case is Jessica Levinson from CBS News.
The expert provided an analysis about the possible future steps in the case.
The information is reported by CBS News.
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President Donald Trump plans to use a Boeing jet gifted by Qatar for his trip to Ireland, despite earlier concerns about its security features. The jet was customized for presidential use after delays with purpose-built Air Force One planes, but details about its security upgrades remain undisclosed.
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The Boeing jet was gifted to the U.S. by Qatar and modified for President Trump’s use.
It will be used for the first time outside the U.S. on Trump’s upcoming trip to Ireland.
The jet was grounded for about a month for unspecified security upgrades after concerns about its ability to protect the president.
The official Air Force One planes with advanced missile defense are still under construction and have been delayed for years.
During Trump’s last trip abroad on this jet, he secretly left the plane amid a possible threat, while staff and press remained unaware.
The event involving the secret evacuation and decoy flight was revealed in a new Netflix documentary.
Officials do not disclose specific security features but assure the plane remains safe and reliable.
The plane’s reported value is about $400 million and is sometimes called a “palace in the sky.”
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Former Kentucky Governor Matt Bevin was arrested on a movie set in Paris, Kentucky, because of an unpaid legal warrant related to his divorce and child support case. He was taken to a Louisville jail after the Bourbon County Sheriff’s Office made the arrest during the filming of a Christmas movie.
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Matt Bevin is the former governor of Kentucky.
He was arrested on a movie set in Paris, Kentucky.
The arrest happened during the filming of a Christmas movie.
The Bourbon County Sheriff’s Office carried out the arrest.
The reason was an outstanding warrant tied to his divorce and child support case.
After the arrest, Bevin was booked into a jail in Louisville.
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The judge in Lindsay Clancy’s trial, where she faces charges of murdering her three children, has declared a mistrial. The judge denied the defense’s request for an emergency appeal to the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court, so the case ended without a verdict.
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Lindsay Clancy is accused of killing her three children.
The trial judge is William Sullivan.
Judge Sullivan declared a mistrial, meaning the trial did not reach a final decision.
The defense team requested an emergency appeal to a higher court.
The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court was asked to intervene but did not.
A mistrial means the legal process in this case stops temporarily and may start again later.
The trial took place in Massachusetts, USA.
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A chemical tank collapsed at a pulp mill in Longview, Washington, in May 2026, killing 11 workers. Inspections and records show the mill had many safety problems, poor maintenance, and previous violations for handling toxic chemicals. Investigations into the accident are still ongoing.
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The tank failure released a dangerous caustic liquid that can cause severe burns.
The plant had 54 environmental violation notices and fines totaling $41,500 since 2016.
The Department of Labor and Industries found over a dozen safety issues and fined nearly $7,000.
Over $2.4 million has been paid for workers’ compensation for 169 injuries since 2015, some related to chemical exposure.
A federal safety board said the company knew the tank was unsafe months before the accident but kept using it.
The plant has 530 employees and makes pulp for paper products.
The company is cooperating with regulators but has declined to comment on maintenance and safety records.
State inspectors planned to visit the plant weeks before the accident to review safety complaints.
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The trial of Lindsay Clancy, a Massachusetts mother accused of killing her three children in January 2023, ended in a mistrial. Clancy pleaded not guilty by reason of insanity, citing postpartum psychosis and mental health struggles. The case highlighted challenges around maternal mental healthcare in the US.
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Lindsay Clancy is accused of fatally strangling her three children aged 8 months to 5 years.
She pleaded not guilty by reason of insanity, pointing to postpartum psychosis.
Clancy’s ex-husband testified she expressed thoughts of harming the children but had no plan and showed no clear intention to hurt them.
She also showed suicidal thoughts before the killings and after allegedly tried to take her own life, resulting in paralysis.
A hospital chaplain said Clancy reported hearing a persistent male voice commanding her actions.
Family members described worsening paranoia, insomnia, and suicidal ideas leading up to the incident.
Text messages revealed Clancy's deteriorating mental state and pleas for help from her mother.
The mistrial means Clancy could face a new trial with a different jury in the future.
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New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani supported the NYPD after two fatal police shootings within five days, despite his previous calls to defund the police. The shootings involved officers acting against individuals who posed immediate threats, and Mamdani said mental health teams would not have been suitable in these cases.
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Two fatal shootings by NYPD officers occurred in five days: one in Times Square and one on the Brooklyn Bridge.
The first victim, Pamela Cisneros, stabbed two people, killing one, and threatened officers with knives before being shot.
Cisneros had a history of mental health issues but no criminal record.
The second incident involved a man who threatened police with a knife after claiming to have a bomb.
Mayor Mamdani praised the officers for preventing worse attacks and called their actions standard procedure.
Mamdani previously advocated defunding and dismantling the NYPD while active in the Democratic Socialists of America.
He stated that mental health response teams were not appropriate for violent threats like those in these cases.
An internal investigation and release of body camera footage will follow the Brooklyn Bridge shooting.
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A judge in Plymouth Superior Court declared a mistrial in the murder trial of Lindsay Clancy. Clancy was charged with first-degree murder in the deaths of her children at their home in January 2023. She pleaded not guilty to the charges.
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The trial was held in Plymouth Superior Court.
Judge William Sullivan declared the mistrial.
Lindsay Clancy is the defendant in the case.
Clancy is accused of first-degree murder.
The victims were her children who died in January 2023.
The deaths happened at their home in Duxbury.
Clancy pleaded not guilty.
The case was covered in a CBS News special report.
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Barry Morphew was arrested and booked into Boulder County Jail on September 3 because of a warrant related to his failure to follow court rules. Morphew is awaiting trial for the murder of his wife and had recently been ordered by a judge to stay inside his home at all times following a hit-and-run investigation.
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Barry Morphew was arrested at about 9:11 p.m. on September 3 and booked into Boulder County Jail.
The arrest was due to an outstanding warrant from Alamosa County for failure to comply with court restrictions.
Morphew is facing trial for the murder of his wife, Suzanne Morphew, and had been out on a $3 million bond.
A judge recently tightened his release conditions, ordering him to remain at home at all times.
Prosecutors said video shows Morphew clearly involved in a hit-and-run incident reported by CBS Colorado.
A bond hearing for Morphew’s case is scheduled for September 8.
Law enforcement has been contacted for more information about the recent arrest.
The story is ongoing and may be updated as new information emerges.
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Kevin Reddington is the defense lawyer for Lindsay Clancy, a US mother on trial for the murder of her three children. Known for dramatic courtroom actions, Reddington argued Clancy was a mother needing help, not a cold killer, and recently worked to avoid a mistrial after a juror disagreed with others.
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Lindsay Clancy, 36, is on trial for the murder of her three children.
Kevin Reddington is her defense lawyer known for dramatic court behavior.
Reddington has a history of using insanity defenses, including a famous case in 1989 involving Battered Woman Syndrome.
He once threw ninja stars in court to show their danger and used similar defense tactics in other abuse-related cases.
Reddington defended Catherine Greig, who hid mob boss James Whitey Bulger for years, resulting in a plea deal.
During the Clancy trial, Reddington requested a juror be dismissed for not following the law.
The judge initially refused to remove the juror, causing Reddington to express frustration in court.
A mistrial was nearly declared, but Reddington persuaded the judge to delay that decision by one hour.
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A Massachusetts jury could not reach a decision in the trial of Lindsay Clancy, who is accused of killing her three children. The judge declared a mistrial, and now prosecutors must decide whether to try her again, offer a plea deal, or drop the charges.
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Lindsay Clancy is charged with murdering her three children by strangulation.
Clancy says she was suffering from postpartum psychosis, a severe mental illness after childbirth.
The 12-person jury was split 11 to 1, unable to agree on a verdict.
After the incident, Clancy was injured by falling from a second-story window and is now paralyzed from the waist down.
A mistrial means the case will be reset, as if the trial never happened.
Prosecutors can choose to try again, offer a plea deal, or decide not to retry the case.
Defense lawyers will likely ask the court to drop charges because Clancy remains mentally unwell and physically disabled.
A status conference is scheduled for September 29 to discuss what happens next.
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New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani will make September 11 a Day of Remembrance and Service to honor victims, first responders, and families affected by the terrorist attacks. He will sign two executive orders to hold memorial events and improve the city’s emergency plans.
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September 11 will be officially recognized by New York City as a Day of Remembrance and Service for the first time.
One order will establish a moment of silence and encourage memorial ceremonies and educational activities.
The second order will update the city's emergency continuity plans for the first time since 2007.
A new interagency team will be created to coordinate emergency response and planning.
Mamdani said remembrance means action, focusing on protecting and serving New Yorkers.
The mayor has faced Islamophobic attacks and calls from some to exclude him from 9/11 events.
Some 9/11 families and local leaders support Mamdani’s involvement and oppose efforts to exclude him.
September 11th Families for Peaceful Tomorrows emphasize that Ground Zero should remain a respectful site free from political conflict.
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Lindsay Clancy’s lawyer asked the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court to stop the court from declaring a mistrial in her case. The lawyer wanted the jury to keep discussing the case. The highest court in Massachusetts was reviewing this request.
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Lindsay Clancy is involved in a legal case in Massachusetts.
Her lawyer asked the state's highest court, called the Supreme Judicial Court (SJC), to prevent a mistrial.
A mistrial means the trial ends without a decision, often because the jury can’t agree.
The lawyer wanted the jury to continue talking and decide on the case.
The SJC was reviewing this last-ditch effort by Clancy’s lawyer.
CBS News provided live coverage of the situation.
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