Witnesses have testified about the beginning of an alleged cocaine trafficking ring at Penn State University. One of the accused fraternity members, Agostino Abbatiello, was recently released on bail.
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Agostino Abbatiello is a member of a Penn State fraternity.
He is accused of leading a large cocaine trafficking operation.
Witnesses have given testimony about how the drug ring started.
Abbatiello has been released on bail while the case continues.
The investigation involves Penn State University and the fraternity system.
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The USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier docked in Thailand on September 2, 2026, after spending a record 286 days at sea during a deployment to the Middle East. Family members expressed concern about the ship's long mission, while U.S. officials and President Donald Trump defended the deployment as necessary.
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The USS Abraham Lincoln docked in Laem Chabang, Thailand, after 286 days at sea, the longest deployment for the ship.
This visit is the ship’s first full port stop since November 2025, when its deployment to the Middle East began.
The ship will stay docked for several days before returning to its home base in San Diego.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said the ship faced repeated missile and drone attacks during the deployment.
Some Democrats raised worries about food shortages, plumbing problems, and mental health issues among the crew.
President Trump said the deployment "was not nearly long enough."
Family members of sailors voiced mixed feelings, some concerned about the conditions and morale on board.
The sailors will have free time in Pattaya, a beach city near the port known for its nightlife.
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Gen Z workers pay Social Security taxes to help support current retirees, but the program’s retirement fund is projected to run out in 2032. After that, Social Security will still collect taxes but may only pay about 83% of promised benefits unless Congress makes changes.
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Social Security’s retirement trust fund is expected to run out of reserves by 2032.
Gen Z pays Social Security taxes on their earnings now, contributing about 6.2% from employees and another 6.2% from employers.
Social Security is a pay-as-you-go system, where current workers’ taxes pay today’s retirees.
After 2032, Social Security will still receive tax income but might not cover full scheduled benefits without reforms.
Experts say Gen Z will likely get some retirement benefits but the amount and timing may change.
Changes could include smaller payments, later retirement age, or higher taxes to keep benefits.
Congress has the power to adjust rules to protect or modify benefits before funds are depleted.
The program has been a popular government program for nearly a century and is unlikely to disappear entirely.
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The jury in Lindsay Clancy’s murder trial has been unable to agree on a verdict for the second time in two days. The judge asked the jurors to keep discussing the case, using special instructions that encourage them to try to reach one decision without giving up their honest opinions.
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Jurors in Lindsay Clancy’s trial reported being deadlocked twice in two days.
Judge William Sullivan gave the Tuey-Rodriguez instructions to guide the jury.
These instructions ask jurors to work toward a unanimous decision but without forcing anyone to change their true beliefs.
The jury has been in deliberation for five days.
If the jury remains deadlocked, the case could lead to a mistrial, meaning no verdict is reached.
The trial is taking place in Massachusetts.
The situation was reported by the BBC’s Ana Faguy.
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A plane carrying Department of Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin made an emergency landing after one of its engines stopped working. The pilot informed air traffic control about the engine failure and declared an emergency.
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The plane was carrying DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin.
The right engine of the plane failed during the flight.
The pilot communicated the engine failure to air traffic control.
The pilot declared an emergency due to the engine problem.
The plane made a safe emergency landing after the engine failure.
The plane was operated by the U.S. Coast Guard.
The incident happened on a Wednesday.
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A federal judge appointed by President Biden blocked President Donald Trump's new order that tried to limit birthright citizenship for certain children born in the U.S. The judge said the order conflicts with the Supreme Court’s decision that children born in the U.S. to parents who are in the country unlawfully or temporarily are citizens at birth.
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U.S. District Judge Deborah Boardman issued a preliminary injunction against parts of President Trump’s order on birthright citizenship.
The judge ruled that the order goes against a recent Supreme Court decision confirming birthright citizenship under the Fourteenth Amendment.
The ruling stops federal agencies like the State Department and Homeland Security from applying the new policy to the children covered by the lawsuit.
The Supreme Court case referenced, Trump v. Barbara, confirmed children born in the U.S. to undocumented or temporary residents are citizens.
The legal fight started from President Trump’s efforts to restrict birthright citizenship using executive orders.
The injunction only applies to the children in the lawsuit and does not cancel the entire executive order nationwide.
The case is likely to continue and may go back to the Supreme Court for a final decision.
The judge emphasized that the President must follow the law as set by the Supreme Court.
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A woman involved in a hit-and-run in Denver believes the driver was Barry Morphew, who is charged with murdering his wife. Police have not confirmed this, but video evidence and a matching license plate linked to Morphew have emerged.
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The incident happened on August 26 near East 8th Avenue and Colorado Boulevard in Denver.
The woman, named Christina, recorded video of a black Ford pickup hitting her car and refusing to give ID or insurance.
The driver offered $300 cash but said he had no insurance.
A source close to the Morphew family identified the driver in the video as Barry Morphew.
The pickup’s Indiana license plate matches one listed in court records related to Morphew’s murder case.
Barry Morphew is charged with first-degree murder in the death of his wife Suzanne Morphew, who disappeared in 2020.
Morphew is out on a $3 million bond but with movement restrictions.
Police have not officially confirmed the driver’s identity from the hit-and-run.
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The judge in Lindsay Clancy's trial, where she is accused of killing three children, asked the jury to continue discussing because they have not agreed on a verdict after five days. There is a chance the judge could declare a mistrial if the jury remains stuck.
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Lindsay Clancy is on trial for the deaths of three children.
The jury has been deliberating, or deciding, for five days without reaching a decision.
The judge asked the jury to keep discussing the case to try to reach a verdict.
A mistrial means the case could be declared invalid and might need to be retried.
The jury’s deadlock means they cannot agree on whether Clancy is guilty or not.
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The jury in Lindsay Clancy's murder trial has not reached a decision. Tiger Woods agreed to have his driver's license suspended for five years after a car crash near his home in Florida. The U.S. and Venezuela signed agreements to work together on developing Venezuela's oil reserves.
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The jury in Lindsay Clancy’s murder trial is deadlocked and has not delivered a verdict.
Tiger Woods will have his driver’s license suspended for five years.
This suspension is part of a plea deal linked to a recent car accident near Woods’ Florida home.
Officials from the United States and Venezuela signed deals on developing the Venezuelan oil industry.
These agreements aim to improve oil production and cooperation between the two countries.
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Eight Democratic members of the House of Representatives voted with Republicans to support a bill against socialism. Two Democrats faced criticism from their party leaders for not clearly stating they would vote with Republicans beforehand.
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Eight Democrats voted in favor of a bill opposing socialism.
The bill was primarily supported by Republicans.
Two Democrats did not publicly commit to voting with Republicans before the vote.
These two Democrats faced criticism from Democratic leaders for this.
The event highlights divisions within the Democratic Party.
Political commentators discussed the implications on CBS News' show "The Takeout."
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A whistleblower from the U.S. Postal Service says the agency is quickly putting a new election mail system into use before it is fully tested. They warn this could cause problems with mail-in ballots during elections.
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The whistleblower works inside the U.S. Postal Service.
They say the Postal Service is rushing a new system for handling election mail.
The new system has not been fully tested yet.
The whistleblower is worried the system might risk the safety of mail-in ballots.
The whistleblower’s identity is kept secret.
Whistleblower Aid is the group representing the whistleblower.
Geoff Bennett interviewed David Kligerman from Whistleblower Aid about these concerns.
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Multiple people, including two police officers, were hurt in a shooting in downtown Minneapolis on Wednesday afternoon. Police asked people to avoid the area while they handled the situation, and more details about the victims have not yet been shared.
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The shooting happened in downtown Minneapolis.
Two police officers were among those injured.
Police warned the public to stay away from the scene.
The exact number and condition of victims have not been released.
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz expressed support for law enforcement and first responders.
Officials are still working on the situation and plan to share more information soon.
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Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez said she is worried about a meeting between House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries and Jared Kushner, who is President Donald Trump’s son-in-law. When asked about the meeting, she said she did not know the reason for it.
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Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is a Democratic lawmaker from New York.
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries is also a Democrat from New York.
Jared Kushner is the son-in-law of President Donald Trump.
Jeffries and Kushner had a meeting near the Capitol Building.
Ocasio-Cortez expressed concern about the meeting but did not know its purpose.
The meeting was unexpected and raised questions among some lawmakers.
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In Massachusetts, Senator Ed Markey defeated Representative Seth Moulton in a Democratic primary race. This result goes against the national trend where Democratic voters often support younger candidates for leadership.
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Senator Ed Markey was the incumbent candidate in the race.
Representative Seth Moulton challenged Markey in the primary.
The campaign frequently discussed age and the future direction of the Democratic Party.
Markey won the primary vote in Massachusetts.
This result differs from the general pattern of Democratic voters favoring younger leaders in other parts of the country.
The race received analysis from Democratic strategist Terrance Woodbury.
Amna Nawaz conducted the discussion regarding the election results and what they mean.
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President Donald Trump has launched the largest recent wave of military strikes against Iran but faces pressure to prevent the conflict from getting worse. With the U.S. military already stretched thin and the midterm elections coming soon, Trump downplayed the possible negative effects of the conflict on Republican candidates while his approval rating fell to a record low.
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President Trump ordered the biggest recent attacks on Iran.
The U.S. military is currently stretched thin.
Midterm elections are approaching quickly.
Trump said the conflict with Iran would not harm Republican candidates.
His approval rating dropped to 33 percent, a record low.
There is concern about avoiding a larger war with Iran.
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There was a shooting in downtown Minneapolis that hurt several people, including two police officers. Officials are still gathering information and more details will be shared as the story develops.
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The shooting happened in downtown Minneapolis.
Multiple people were injured.
Two police officers are among the injured victims.
City officials confirmed the incident on Wednesday.
The situation is still developing and further updates are expected.
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There was a mass shooting in downtown Minneapolis. At the same time, jurors were unable to reach a decision for the second time in the trial of Lindsay Clancy.
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A mass shooting occurred in downtown Minneapolis.
The exact details of the shooting were not provided in the summary.
Jurors in the Lindsay Clancy trial were deadlocked again.
This is the second time the jury could not agree on a verdict.
The trial and the shooting are separate events mentioned in the news.
Lindsay Clancy's trial remains unresolved as of this report.
The news was shared on CBS Evening News on September 2.
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A group of top medical organizations issued clear vaccine advice because official messages from the government have been unclear. This happened as the number of measles cases has increased in several states. Dr. Paul Offit from the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia talked about this situation with William Brangham.
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Multiple states are seeing more cases of measles.
Federal officials have given mixed or confusing information about vaccines.
Leading medical groups responded by creating their own vaccine guidelines.
Dr. Paul Offit is the director of the Vaccine Education Center at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia.
The new guidance aims to provide clear and accurate information about vaccines.
The discussion highlights ongoing concerns about vaccine communication.
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Several people were injured in a shooting near the Minneapolis Convention Center, including two police officers. Police are on the scene and have asked the public to stay away from the area.
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The shooting happened near 15 East Grant Street in Minneapolis.
Multiple people were hurt, among them two police officers.
Many police squads and ambulances responded to the scene.
The incident took place late Wednesday afternoon.
Police are asking people to avoid the area around the shooting.
The situation is still developing, with more updates expected.
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