A special Border Patrol team is helping search for a hiker missing after a sudden flood in the Grand Canyon. The flood also caused the deaths of two men and led to many people being evacuated.
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A flash flood hit the Grand Canyon over the weekend.
At least two people died because of the flood: John Guisti, 46, and Brent Rosenkranz, 42.
Families confirmed the deaths on Tuesday.
Dozens of people had to be evacuated because of the dangerous conditions.
A specialized Border Patrol team is now part of the search effort for a missing hiker.
The search and rescue operation is ongoing.
Flash floods happen quickly and can be very dangerous in areas like the Grand Canyon.
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Erin Piacenti, a Bank of America vice-president, was killed in a stabbing attack in Times Square, New York City. The attacker, a woman with a history of mental health issues, was shot and killed by police after refusing to drop knives.
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Erin Piacenti was 32 years old and worked as a vice-president at Bank of America in their business selection and conflicts unit.
The attack happened in broad daylight on Monday near West 42nd Street and Seventh Avenue, stopping traffic and attracting emergency responders.
A 68-year-old man was also stabbed but is in stable condition.
The attacker was Pamela Cisneros, age 49, who carried two large knives and was shot by police after not complying.
Cisneros had a known history of mental health problems.
Bank of America expressed sorrow and said they were supporting the police investigation and the safety of their staff.
Piacenti had a law degree from Fordham Law School and graduated in 2021 alongside her husband.
The incident is considered random and unprovoked by the New York Police Department.
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Harold Gene Lucas, aged 74, was scheduled to be executed in Florida for the 1976 murder of a 16-year-old girl and the wounding of two others. This would be Florida’s 14th execution this year, with two more executions planned later in September.
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Harold Gene Lucas was convicted for killing Jill Piper and wounding her friends in 1976.
Lucas has been on death row for about 50 years and chose not to appeal his execution.
Florida uses lethal injection to carry out executions.
Florida has executed 19 people so far in 2025, the highest number since 1976.
The state accounts for more than half of the 23 executions in the US this year.
Two other Florida executions are scheduled for September 10 and September 29.
The cases of these executions involve different crimes, including kidnapping and murder.
Lucas was sentenced to death multiple times due to legal appeals and retrials.
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A Haitian-born student in Ohio named Pierre Damas Bel died by suicide after losing his immigration status. This loss came after the Trump administration ended temporary protection for many immigrants in the U.S.
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Pierre Damas Bel was a 20-year-old student living in Ohio.
He was originally from Haiti.
He lost his immigration status as part of the end of temporary protected status (TPS).
The Trump administration ended TPS for many immigrants, including Haitians.
The Ohio State Highway Patrol reported Pierre’s death.
He died by suicide on a Monday after losing his immigration protection.
TPS is a program that allows people from certain countries to stay in the U.S. temporarily when it is unsafe to return home.
The loss of this status means individuals may face deportation or lose legal work rights.
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Milo Yiannopoulos said he feels ashamed for supporting President Trump after he was detained by U.S. immigration officers and sent back to the United Kingdom. Yiannopoulos shared his feelings during an interview on Piers Morgan’s YouTube show.
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Milo Yiannopoulos is a far-right political commentator.
He was detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers in the U.S.
After detention, he was deported to the United Kingdom.
Yiannopoulos publicly expressed shame for supporting President Trump.
He made these comments during an interview with British host Piers Morgan.
The interview was aired on Morgan’s YouTube show called "Uncensored."
Yiannopoulos compared the Trump administration to that of Laura Loomer, a far-right activist.
This news relates to U.S. immigration enforcement and political support.
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President Donald Trump announced a deal for the U.S. government to take a stake in Venezuela's oil reserves, aiming to refill the U.S. Strategic Petroleum Reserve, which is at a very low level. Experts say that Venezuelan oil is heavier than the U.S. oil usually stored and will require time and investment to develop and convert before it can replenish the reserve.
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The U.S. Strategic Petroleum Reserve holds under 290 million barrels, the lowest since the 1980s, while it can store over 700 million barrels.
President Trump announced a new deal giving the U.S. majority control of 65 billion barrels of proven oil reserves in Venezuela.
The Pentagon will own 35% of North American Blue Energy Partners, the company developing Venezuelan oil fields, with rights to buy 20% of the oil at production cost.
Venezuelan crude oil is much heavier than the lighter oil normally stored in the U.S. reserve.
Heavy Venezuelan crude requires mixing with other petroleum products to flow and be processed, making it incompatible with current Strategic Reserve standards.
Experts predict it could take at least two to seven years for this Venezuelan oil production to help refill the U.S. Strategic Petroleum Reserve.
The Strategic Petroleum Reserve was created in the 1970s to protect the U.S. from oil supply disruptions.
The Biden administration released more than 200 million barrels from the reserve to help lower energy prices after the Russia-Ukraine war began.
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President Donald Trump has renewed his call for Congress to make Daylight Saving Time permanent, which would end the twice-yearly clock changes in the United States. Currently, Americans are expected to turn their clocks back one hour on November 1, but if new laws pass, this switch could be the last.
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Americans will set clocks back one hour on November 1, returning to Standard Time for the winter.
President Trump supports passing the Sunshine Protection Act to keep Daylight Saving Time all year.
The Sunshine Protection Act passed the Senate in 2022 but did not get a House vote.
Permanent Daylight Saving Time means no more spring and fall clock changes.
Supporters say it benefits business and outdoor activity; opponents worry about darker winter mornings affecting health and safety.
Sun would rise much later on winter days if permanent Daylight Saving Time is adopted, meaning darker mornings.
Prediction markets give only about a 15% chance that permanent Daylight Saving Time will become law by 2027.
Even if passed, the change would not take effect immediately and would need planning before starting.
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Senator Ed Markey and Representative Seth Moulton are competing in the Democratic primary for the U.S. Senate seat in Massachusetts. Moulton wants to bring new, younger leadership, while Markey has served in Congress for about 50 years and held the Senate seat since 2013.
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The race is for the Democratic nomination for the Massachusetts Senate seat.
Senator Ed Markey has been in the Senate since 2013.
Markey has served in Congress for around 50 years.
Representative Seth Moulton is challenging Markey in the primary.
Moulton’s campaign focuses on bringing a new generation of leadership.
The primary election results are being reported live.
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Voters in Massachusetts are choosing candidates in primary elections for the U.S. House of Representatives. Representative Stephen Lynch is facing a strong challenge from Patrick Roath, who is supported by activist David Hogg and promotes generational change.
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Massachusetts is holding primary elections for several House seats.
Representative Stephen Lynch, age 71, represents the 8th Congressional District.
Lynch is challenged by attorney Patrick Roath in the Democratic primary.
Roath's campaign focuses on changing the current generation of leadership.
David Hogg, a well-known activist, supports Patrick Roath.
Other Democratic candidates are also competing in various Massachusetts House primaries.
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Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey is running for a second term without any opponents in her party. Republican candidates Mike Monogue and Brian Shortsleeve are competing in the primary to become her challenger in the general election.
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Maura Healey is the current governor of Massachusetts.
Healey is running for a second term as governor.
She has no opponents in the Democratic primary.
Republicans are holding a primary to choose their candidate.
Mike Monogue, CEO of Abiomed, is leading in the polls for the Republican nomination.
Brian Shortsleeve, a former head of the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority, is the other main Republican candidate.
The Republican primary winner will face Governor Healey in the general election.
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A jury in the Lindsay Clancy case could not reach a unanimous decision after four days of discussing. President Donald Trump warned Iran not to respond with retaliation after a recent U.S. military strike.
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The Lindsay Clancy jury deliberated for four days without agreeing on a verdict.
President Donald Trump issued a warning to Iran regarding potential retaliation.
The warning followed a recent U.S. strike against Iran.
The news was reported on CBS News’ program “The Takeout with Major Garrett.”
The situation involves ongoing legal and international developments.
No further details about the Lindsay Clancy case outcome were provided in the report.
The U.S. continues to monitor Iran’s response to military actions.
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Women in Wales are pretending to be men to buy testosterone online because it is hard to get a prescription through the NHS. Testosterone is sometimes used for post-menopausal women to help with symptoms like low sex drive, but access to the hormone varies across health boards, causing some women to take dangerous doses without medical supervision.
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Testosterone referrals for post-menopausal women have sharply increased in Wales.
Access to testosterone prescriptions varies between different NHS health boards.
Some women buy testosterone online and take doses up to 12 times higher than safe levels.
High testosterone without medical monitoring can cause permanent side effects like baldness and voice deepening.
There is no specific testosterone medicine licensed for women in the UK, so men’s doses are reduced for female use.
Women using testosterone are advised to have blood tests to keep hormone levels safe.
Menopause support groups report many women face difficulties getting testosterone through their GP.
Experts want a consistent approach to prescribing testosterone across Wales, with proper counseling and monitoring.
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Federal judges in the U.S. have faced more threats recently, causing many to increase their personal security, such as adding panic buttons and hiring guards. Studies based on judges’ interviews show growing anxiety and fear about safety for themselves and their families due to these threats.
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Threats against federal judges increased by 57% in the year ending September 2025 and are rising again this year.
Some judges have changed their travel routines, added security cameras, and use panic buttons at home.
One judge said they considered changing a legal decision out of fear for their family's safety but ultimately ruled correctly.
Judges reported receiving hundreds of threatening phone calls, especially after cases involving the Trump administration.
Judges experienced sleep problems and feelings of being overwhelmed due to threats.
Studies were conducted by legal scholars from New York University, the University of California, Berkeley, and the Brennan Center for Justice.
The research included interviews with a mix of judges appointed by both Democratic and Republican presidents.
Experts warn that these threats may harm the rule of law in the long term.
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A Pennsylvania police officer has been charged with voluntary manslaughter after shooting a 22-year-old college student who knocked on the wrong door. The officer shot the unarmed student during a brief encounter, and officials said the use of deadly force was not justified.
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The incident happened on August 23 in Upper Pottsgrove, Pennsylvania.
The student, Glenwood Earl Pysher IV, was 22 years old and unarmed.
Pysher mistakenly knocked on the wrong door after leaving a bar.
Homeowners reported a possible break-in, leading police to the scene.
Police Cpl. Sean Farrell shot Pysher twice from about 17-20 feet away.
Body camera footage showed Pysher had his hands up and was not acting aggressively.
Prosecutors said Farrell did not try to use less dangerous tools like a taser before shooting.
Farrell was charged with voluntary manslaughter and turned himself in to authorities.
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The jury in Lindsay Clancy's murder trial has been deliberating for several days without reaching a decision. On Tuesday, the jurors said they were stuck and left for the day without a verdict.
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The jury is in the process of deciding Lindsay Clancy's murder case.
They have been discussing the case for at least five days.
On the latest day, the jury reported that they were deadlocked, meaning they could not agree.
The jurors left without making a final decision.
The trial continues as the jury keeps deliberating.
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Milo Yiannopoulos, a British far-right commentator, was arrested by U.S. immigration officers and deported to the United Kingdom. After his deportation, he expressed fear and shame about his past support for President Donald Trump’s immigration policies.
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Yiannopoulos was arrested by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers in Louisiana and deported to the UK.
He described his detention as frightening, humiliating, and physically degrading.
Yiannopoulos said he is ashamed of his previous support for President Trump’s mass deportation agenda.
The Department of Homeland Security said Yiannopoulos overstayed his visa and ignored a court order to appear for an immigration hearing.
Yiannopoulos denied overstaying and said he has a U.S. green card through his American spouse.
While detained, Yiannopoulos said officials did not inform him about his situation, causing additional fear.
Previously, Yiannopoulos publicly supported strict immigration enforcement and deportations during Trump’s presidency.
Yiannopoulos said if he had known the reality of immigration detention, he would never have supported President Trump.
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Florida's transportation department has stopped the use of automated license plate readers (LPRs), including Flock Safety cameras, on state highways. Local law enforcement agencies have been told not to request any new LPR systems.
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Florida is ending the use of automated license plate readers on its state highways.
This includes cameras made by the company Flock Safety.
The Florida Department of Transportation sent a memo to local police.
The memo instructs law enforcement to stop asking for new LPR systems.
LPRs are cameras that automatically read and record license plates.
The decision affects surveillance technology used to track vehicles on highways.
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Allison Guerriero, a security researcher who helped expose former FBI official Charles McGonigal’s illegal ties to a Russian oligarch, has been found dead at her home in Florida. McGonigal pleaded guilty to secretly working with foreign interests and was sentenced to prison, while Guerriero’s information was important to this federal investigation.
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Allison Guerriero was a security researcher who tipped off federal authorities about Charles McGonigal’s suspicious activities.
Charles McGonigal was a senior FBI counterintelligence official in New York.
McGonigal pleaded guilty to secretly working with a Russian oligarch and accepting cash from foreign connections.
He was sentenced to 50 months in prison in 2023 and later sentenced to an additional 28 months in 2024.
Guerriero and McGonigal had a personal relationship that lasted about 18 months.
Guerriero posted critical messages on social media hours before her death, but the cause of death is still unknown.
Authorities are awaiting the medical examiner’s report to understand how Guerriero died.
Guerriero’s contributions were praised by the sentencing judge for helping national security efforts.
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U.S. Representative Seth Moulton is challenging Senator Ed Markey in the Massachusetts Democratic primary. Moulton hopes that voters wanting new leaders will support him over the longtime senator.
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Seth Moulton is a current U.S. Representative.
Ed Markey is a longtime U.S. Senator from Massachusetts.
Both are members of the Democratic Party.
The primary election is scheduled for Tuesday.
Moulton is running against Markey in the Democratic primary.
Many Democrats across the country want new political leaders.
Moulton is trying to use this desire for change to win the primary.
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Abdul El-Sayed, a Democrat, is leading most polls in Michigan’s 2026 U.S. Senate race despite some criticism from members of his own party. The race is expected to be very close and could affect control of the U.S. Senate.
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Abdul El-Sayed won the Democratic primary for Michigan’s U.S. Senate race.
He is leading former Republican Congressman Mike Rogers by a few points in multiple recent polls.
The polls show El-Sayed’s lead is small and within the margin of error, meaning the race is very close.
Michigan is a key battleground state that voted for President Donald Trump by about 2 points in 2024.
Democratic Senator Gary Peters is retiring, leaving an open Senate seat.
Some Democrats are concerned El-Sayed’s progressive views may hurt moderate and independent voter support.
A few Democrats have not fully supported El-Sayed and some have endorsed the Republican candidate.
Experts say voter turnout will be very important in deciding the winner.
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