A doctor recommended that women should have bone density tests earlier than usual. The doctor called bone loss a "silent disease" and suggested using a special scan called DEXA to detect it sooner.
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Bone density loss often has no obvious symptoms and is called a "silent disease."
Women are usually tested for bone density at a specific age, but experts suggest testing earlier.
The recommended test is called a Dual-Energy X-ray Absorptiometry (DEXA) scan.
DEXA scans help measure the strength of bones and the risk of fractures.
Early detection can help prevent serious bone problems later on.
Dr. Jocelyn Wittstein shared this advice during an interview on CBS News.
Getting tested earlier could lead to better bone health for many women.
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A 16-year-old boy was kept in a small prison cell alone for 22 hours a day in an adult prison in Victoria, Australia, which caused him to have suicidal thoughts. A Victorian ombudsman report found that the Department of Justice violated the boy’s human rights when moving him from a youth facility to an adult prison.
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The boy was moved from Parkville Youth Justice Precinct to Melbourne Assessment Prison in early 2025 after violent behavior.
He spent about 22 hours a day in a cramped, worn cell for six weeks, a condition similar to solitary confinement.
He had no in-person family visits and was handcuffed even during outside time because of his history of violence.
The boy reported feeling hopeless and suffering from dark thoughts, including suicidal ideas.
Meals were eaten alone in the cell, and he was denied a cup by a guard, drinking water straight from the tap.
Victorian law allows children aged 15 or older to be moved to adult prisons only as a last resort.
The ombudsman and children’s rights officials said the boy’s human rights were not properly considered during the transfer.
The ombudsman made eight recommendations, including banning child transfers to adult prisons, but the government rejected this ban.
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Threats and attacks against federal judges have increased recently. Experts warn this could damage the system where judges make decisions independently from other branches of government.
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There has been a rise in violent words and images targeting federal judges.
These attacks come without consequences for those responsible.
Judicial independence means judges can decide cases without pressure from politicians or others.
The system of judicial independence was established by the founders of the United States.
Losing judicial independence could hurt the balance of power in government.
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Ellen Bork, a former Senate staffer, asked President Donald Trump to request the release of two Americans, Min Zin and Youlin Chen, who she says are being held unfairly in China. She wants their freedom to be an important topic at the meeting between President Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping.
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Ellen Bork worked as a Senate staffer in the past.
She spoke about President Donald Trump's upcoming summit with Xi Jinping, the leader of China.
Bork wants President Trump to focus on freeing Min Zin and Youlin Chen.
Min Zin and Youlin Chen are Americans who Bork says are wrongfully detained in China.
The summit is a high-level meeting between the U.S. and China leaders.
Bork’s request is related to human rights and protection of American citizens abroad.
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The Trump administration plans to ask the US Supreme Court to allow a policy that lets them deport immigrants to countries other than their own. This policy has been blocked by lower courts, and it is part of President Trump’s immigration enforcement efforts.
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The Department of Justice will request the Supreme Court to approve the third-country deportation policy.
A federal appeals court recently blocked the policy, calling it unlawful.
The policy has resulted in over 25,000 migrants being sent to at least 29 countries, often Mexico.
Some migrants were deported to countries facing danger and political instability, like the Central African Republic and South Sudan.
Migrants affected by the policy filed a class-action lawsuit challenging the government’s process before deportation.
Human rights groups argue the policy puts migrants in difficult and unsafe situations.
Officials defending the policy say it prevents criminals from staying in US communities.
The Supreme Court previously granted a temporary stay allowing the policy to continue before the recent block.
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Soybean farmers in the United States are facing financial difficulties due to inflation and trade issues. As President Donald Trump meets with China's leader Xi Jinping to discuss relief, some farmers are thinking about supporting different politicians.
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Soybean farmers in the U.S. are struggling to make money.
Inflation has increased the cost of farming.
Trade tensions with China affect soybean sales.
President Donald Trump is meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping to discuss possible relief.
Some farmers are reconsidering which politicians they support because of their financial challenges.
The situation is causing uncertainty among farming communities.
Relief news is being awaited by soybean farmers.
The issue ties into broader economic and political discussions.
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Dr. Heidi Overton is having a Senate hearing to become the next leader of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). President Donald Trump nominated her, and if approved, she will take over after the earlier FDA chief, Marty Makary, left the job.
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Dr. Heidi Overton appeared before the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions committee for her FDA commissioner confirmation.
She was nominated by President Donald Trump in August 2026.
Overton has worked as Trump’s deputy assistant for domestic policy during his second term.
The previous FDA commissioner, Marty Makary, resigned amid conflicts with lawmakers, drug companies, and the president.
Kyle Diamantas has been acting FDA commissioner since May 2026.
Overton has been involved in health policy work, including efforts to lower drug prices and changes to childhood vaccine guidelines.
She holds medical and doctoral degrees from the University of New Mexico and Johns Hopkins University.
Overton worked at the America First Policy Institute before joining the White House, a group linked to Trump administration officials.
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Therapist Deena Margolin and parenting coach Kristin Gallant, creators of "Big Little Feelings," shared advice on how children can adjust to new school routines. They spoke about their tips during an interview on CBS News.
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Deena Margolin is a therapist.
Kristin Gallant is a parenting coach.
They run "Big Little Feelings," a platform that supports families.
The platform focuses on helping children and parents manage feelings and changes.
They gave advice on how kids can handle starting or changing school routines.
Their interview appeared on CBS News.
The advice aims to help families have smoother transitions during school changes.
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President Donald Trump posted a photo on Truth Social showing himself with Chinese President Xi Jinping and aide Natalie Harp before their White House summit. The photo was taken at Joint Base Andrews during Xi’s arrival, which included a military flyover.
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President Trump shared the photo on Truth Social ahead of a planned summit with President Xi Jinping.
The image shows Trump, Xi, and Trump aide Natalie Harp near Xi’s aircraft at Joint Base Andrews.
A B-1 bomber from the welcoming flyover is visible in the photo.
First Lady Melania Trump attended Xi’s arrival but is not in the shared photo.
Natalie Harp is a longtime aide to President Trump and has gained attention recently in political discussions.
Senator Jon Ossoff mentioned Harp during a speech criticizing Trump’s reelection campaign.
Reports said Harp influenced White House decisions restricting some reporters’ Oval Office access; the White House denied these claims.
The White House stated that some news organizations are not allowed inside the Oval Office due to alleged misinformation, but they can report from outside.
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A federal judge stopped the White House from banning certain news outlets. However, the Trump administration still did not allow some major news organizations to enter. CBS News reported on this ongoing issue.
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A federal judge blocked a White House ban on some news outlets.
The White House under President Trump continued to deny access to certain major news organizations.
CBS News reporter Katrina Kaufman covered the story.
The White House ban affected media access inside official events or locations.
The judge’s order was meant to ensure fair press access.
Despite the court order, the ban was not fully lifted by the White House.
The situation raised questions about media access and government transparency.
The news was reported through CBS News and related apps.
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President Donald Trump personally welcomed Chinese President Xi Jinping on the tarmac when Xi arrived at a military airbase near Washington, D.C. for a three-day state visit. This direct greeting on the runway is a first for a U.S. president.
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President Trump met President Xi Jinping as he landed in the U.S.
The meeting happened on a military airbase near Washington, D.C.
Xi Jinping was on a three-day official state visit to the United States.
Greeting a visiting leader on the tarmac is unusual for a U.S. president.
The visit highlights ongoing U.S.-China diplomatic relations.
The event was covered by the news outlet FRANCE 24.
The news was reported on September 24, 2026.
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Angie Nixon, a Democratic candidate for Florida Senate, criticized Republican Byron Donalds for trying to distance himself from President Donald Trump as the midterm election approaches. Nixon spoke about Donalds’ changing stance on the former president during a CBS News interview.
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Angie Nixon is running for Florida Senate as a Democrat.
Byron Donalds is a Republican candidate for Florida governor.
Donalds has recently appeared to pull back from supporting President Donald Trump.
Nixon publicly criticized Donalds for this change in position.
The remarks came during coverage of the upcoming midterm elections.
The debate highlights how candidates are responding to President Trump’s influence within the Republican Party.
CBS News reported on this political exchange and provided coverage through its app and website.
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A judge ruled that President Donald Trump's ban on certain media outlets must be lifted because it likely violated their legal rights. Despite this, reporters from CNN, Politico, and MS NOW were still denied some access to the White House, with some having their press passes taken away.
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A federal judge ordered the White House to restore access to CNN, Politico, and MS NOW reporters.
The judge said the ban probably violated the reporters’ constitutional due process rights.
Despite the ruling, some reporters were still denied entry and had their credentials confiscated.
The White House initially banned these outlets for spreading what President Trump called "fake news."
The White House later cited national security as the reason for the ban.
Lawyers for the media outlets have asked for an emergency court hearing to enforce the judge’s order.
The issue arose just before President Trump hosted Chinese President Xi Jinping at the White House.
The White House has not yet publicly responded to the judge’s decision.
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Fewer people in the U.S. applied for unemployment benefits last week, with claims dropping to 197,000, the lowest level since mid-July. This shows that job losses remain rare and the U.S. job market is stable, despite some economic pressures like higher energy prices.
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197,000 people applied for unemployment benefits last week, down from 198,000 the previous week.
The four-week average of claims fell to 202,250, indicating steady low layoffs.
Jobless claims have mostly stayed below 220,000 so far this year, which is historically low.
Businesses are hiring modestly but are cautious about layoffs due to past labor shortages.
Employers have added an average of 80,000 jobs per month this year, with 162,000 jobs added in August.
In 2025, monthly job creation was very low, averaging 9,700 jobs per month.
The upcoming September jobs report is expected to show 52,500 new jobs and a stable unemployment rate of 4.1%.
Hiring is still lower than the averages for 2023-2024 and much lower than the post-pandemic boom in 2021-2022.
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Federal immigration agents have shot at least 21 people during President Trump's second term, with eight fatal shootings including three U.S. citizens. The latest case involved an ICE officer shooting a Venezuelan man making deliveries in Austin, Texas, which has caused protests and ongoing debate about federal immigration enforcement.
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At least 21 people were shot by federal immigration agents during President Trump's second term.
Eight of these shootings were fatal.
Three of the people fatally shot were U.S. citizens.
The most recent shooting happened in Austin, Texas, where ICE shot Wilber Rafael Garces Perez, a Venezuelan delivery worker.
Wilber Garces Perez’s attorney says he was in the U.S. legally and had applied for asylum.
The ICE officer involved in the Austin shooting was not wearing a body camera.
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) said ICE will continue its operations in Austin despite local protests.
DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin criticized Austin officials for prioritizing illegal immigrants over community safety.
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Senator Elizabeth Warren criticized President Trump for welcoming Chinese President Xi Jinping with a warm reception at Joint Base Andrews. She said President Trump admires dictators and the power that President Xi represents.
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President Trump greeted Chinese President Xi Jinping at Joint Base Andrews.
Senator Elizabeth Warren spoke about this event in an interview with CNN.
Warren said President Trump likes dictators.
She also said President Trump respects the power that Xi Jinping shows.
The criticism from Warren reflects her view on President Trump’s approach to foreign leaders.
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Democratic Representative Madeleine Dean said she is more concerned about Republican lawmakers who support President Donald Trump than about democratic socialists joining the House of Representatives. She expressed that she trusts her own party can manage members with different views.
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Rep. Madeleine Dean is a Democrat from Pennsylvania.
She spoke on Wednesday about political concerns in the House.
Dean said she worries less about democratic socialists joining Democrats.
She is more concerned about Republicans who work closely with President Trump.
Dean mentioned the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) as a group some candidates belong to.
She implied unity within the Democratic caucus despite different viewpoints.
Her comments focused on the potential impact of Republicans aligned with Trump on governance.
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President Donald Trump's nominee for the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) commissioner, Dr. Heidi Overton, is appearing before the Senate for a confirmation hearing. Senators will ask her about her plans for vaccines, the abortion pill, and other products regulated by the FDA.
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Dr. Heidi Overton is nominated by President Trump to lead the FDA.
The Senate confirmation hearing is scheduled for 10:30 a.m. Eastern Time.
Senators will likely question her about vaccine policies.
The abortion pill and other FDA-regulated products will also be topics of discussion.
Overton is a physician and has worked closely with President Trump and conservative groups.
Some senators may challenge her because of her past work with Trump's agenda.
The hearing is part of the process to approve her as FDA commissioner.
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The fight for control of the U.S. Senate is growing as more states become competitive for both political parties. Some states are showing new chances for winning or losing, and experts see concerns for Republicans among voters who don’t strongly identify with either party. The 2026 elections might have a high number of new lawmakers.
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More Senate races are becoming competitive for Democrats and Republicans.
Certain states are newly considered winnable or at risk.
Independent voters are showing signs that could be a challenge for Republicans.
Experts expect many current members of Congress to leave, leading to high turnover in 2026.
This could result in one of the largest changes in congressional membership in recent history.
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The article says the U.S. government does not need a new review to find border security problems. Instead, it should complete the recommendations made by the 9/11 Commission to improve security.
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The 9/11 Commission created security recommendations after the September 11 attacks.
Many of these recommended actions have not been fully completed.
The article suggests the government should focus on finishing existing work.
It implies that starting another review or commission is unnecessary.
The main topic is improving U.S. border security based on previous advice.
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