Gonzaga basketball coach Mark Few supports the Protect College Sports Act, which the Senate is expected to discuss and vote on soon. The act aims to make decisions about college sports clearer and more fair.
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The Senate plans to debate and vote on the Protect College Sports Act this week.
Mark Few is the men's basketball coach at Gonzaga University.
Coach Few has publicly expressed support for the Protect College Sports Act.
The Protect College Sports Act is focused on the future regulation of college sports.
The legislation could change rules to protect college sports programs and athletes.
This action is taking place on Capitol Hill, the center of the U.S. government.
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In Pennsylvania, nurses are visiting Amish homes to give measles vaccines as part of efforts to stop a serious outbreak. Many Amish people do not regularly use modern healthcare, so health workers are going door to door to build trust and improve vaccine access.
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Pennsylvania is facing its deadliest measles outbreak in decades, with four reported deaths.
Nurse Dale Weiser visits Amish homes to vaccinate people, sometimes driving 30 miles daily.
The Amish community avoids many modern technologies and has limited contact with healthcare systems.
The state health department has given about 4,300 MMR vaccines at pop-up clinics near the outbreak center.
About 90,000 Amish live in Pennsylvania, but only about 25% in the Lancaster area have received the MMR vaccine.
Amish people’s limited vaccine use is often due to inconvenience, not strong opposition.
Measles spreads quickly in Amish groups because they are very social and often have low vaccination rates.
Two babies, an 18-year-old, and a 40-year-old have died from measles complications in this outbreak.
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The USS Abraham Lincoln carrier strike group experienced eight suicide attempts during a long deployment that began last year, according to Acting Navy Secretary Hung Cao. The group spent much of its time at sea in the Middle East supporting operations against Iran, and no suicides happened onboard.
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Eight suicide attempts occurred among sailors on the USS Abraham Lincoln strike group during a deployment starting in November last year.
Two attempts happened during active fighting with Iran.
The carrier group served more than nine months at sea, with over 250 continuous days this year.
Crew reported problems such as food shortages, supply issues, and broken plumbing during the deployment.
Democratic Senator Kirsten Gillibrand raised concerns about sailors’ mental health and ship conditions.
The Pentagon said there was no increase in suicide attempts and that support like counselors and chaplains was available.
The Lincoln left the Middle East in late August and recently docked in Thailand before heading to its home port in San Diego.
Acting Navy Secretary Cao emphasized confronting suicide and mental health openly and encouraged seeking support for emotional crises.
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Eight sailors on the USS Abraham Lincoln carrier strike group tried to take their own lives during a long deployment. Acting Navy Secretary Hung Cao responded to concerns by saying mental health and spiritual support were available on board, while denying a widespread crisis or severe supply problems.
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Eight sailors from the USS Abraham Lincoln carrier strike group attempted suicide during the deployment.
The carrier group has been deployed since last November and is now returning to the U.S.
Five chaplains and several mental health professionals were available on the ship to help crew members.
Sailors involved came from different parts of the strike group, including the carrier crew, airwing, and destroyer squadron staff.
The Navy denied there was a mental health crisis or major problems with plumbing and food supplies.
The ship had about 5,000 crew members on board.
There were some temporary small-scale plumbing issues and reduced meal options for a short time.
The USS George Washington replaced the Abraham Lincoln after its nine-month deployment.
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More than 100 people who rode the X2 rollercoaster at Six Flags in Southern California say they got brain injuries from the ride. Lawyers are representing these visitors in a legal case.
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Over 100 visitors to Six Flags in Southern California claim brain injuries from the X2 rollercoaster.
The injuries are described as traumatic brain injuries, which means serious damage to the brain.
Attorneys are involved and representing the visitors making the claims.
The X2 rollercoaster is located at the Six Flags amusement park in California.
The story was reported by CBS News and includes a video segment.
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Two Royal Air Force pilots safely ejected from a jet during a training exercise in Anglesey after their plane crashed and caught fire. Meanwhile, the Conservative party plans to reduce welfare benefits for long-term unemployed people by 30%, paying them with special cards that restrict spending on alcohol, cigarettes, and gambling.
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Two RAF pilots escaped safely by parachuting from their jet, which crashed and caused a large fireball during training in Anglesey.
The Conservative party intends to cut Universal Credit by 30% for people unemployed more than six months.
Welfare payments to affected claimants would be paid via a "Back to Work" card to block spending on alcohol, cigarettes, and gambling.
Conservative party leader Kemi Badenoch described the plan as a way to discourage treating unemployment as a "lifestyle choice."
The Labour Party called the Conservatives’ welfare plan "unworkable."
Starting in 2029, new vocational GCSEs like construction and media will be offered to help young people find work or training.
Laws banning alcohol consumption at football matches in England may be reconsidered under Prime Minister Andy Burnham’s suggestion.
The EU-UK Parliamentary Partnership Assembly hopes for a "deeper" UK-EU trade deal beyond current Labour Party positions.
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First Lady Melania Trump said she had a happy childhood growing up under communism in Slovenia. She described her early years in the former Yugoslavia as positive, while also noting the lack of freedom compared to the United States today. Her comments come as President Donald Trump has often used “communism” to criticize Democrats and democratic socialists.
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Melania Trump was born in 1970 in Slovenia, then part of communist Yugoslavia.
She said she had a “very beautiful childhood” and did not feel she missed anything while growing up under communism.
Melania noted that life under communism was less free than life in the U.S. today.
Yugoslavia’s communist system was different from the Soviet Union and included worker self-management.
Slovenia became independent from Yugoslavia in 1991 after its first multiparty elections in 1990.
President Donald Trump frequently uses the term “communism” to criticize the Democratic Party and democratic socialists.
Trump has called Democrats “communists” and warned that their policies could bring communism to America.
Melania’s comments appeared in an interview with Fox News Business.
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A lesbian bar in Greenfield, Massachusetts changed its mask policy to make masks optional on Saturday nights, which led to strong reactions on social media. The bar later apologized for how it handled the change, acknowledging the different needs of their community.
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Last Ditch Bar and Arts Venue in Greenfield is a lesbian bar.
The bar announced it would try mask-optional nights on Saturdays to allow full capacity events with DJs and themes.
Before the change, visitors were required to wear KN-95 or better masks at all times.
The new mask policy sparked backlash online, with critics saying it put vulnerable people at risk.
Some politicians, including Republican Senator Ted Cruz and Democratic Representative Rosa DeLauro, publicly commented on the controversy.
The bar emphasized their mission of accessibility and solidarity but apologized for a dismissive tone regarding the policy change.
Mask mandates were common during the COVID-19 pandemic to reduce virus spread, especially in public spaces and gatherings.
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A Florida judge found plastic surgeon Tomasz Kosowski guilty of murdering lawyer Steven Cozzi, who disappeared in March 2023 and whose body has never been found. Kosowski represented himself in the trial and now faces either life in prison without parole or the death penalty.
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Tomasz Kosowski was found guilty of first-degree murder for killing Steven Cozzi.
Steven Cozzi, a lawyer, went missing in March 2023 and his body has not been recovered.
Prosecutors said Kosowski had a personal obsession with Cozzi, who was involved in lawsuits Kosowski was connected to.
Kosowski waived his rights to a jury trial and to legal counsel, choosing to represent himself.
The judge found two aggravating factors present, making Kosowski eligible for the death penalty.
Family and friends of Cozzi spoke about their grief and the pain of not having his body.
The penalty phase will continue with a hearing scheduled for October 8.
Kosowski did not present any witnesses or testify during the trial or penalty phase.
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A letter from the acting Navy secretary reported that eight sailors tried to take their own lives during the USS Lincoln strike group’s 10-month deployment. This information was shared publicly by CBS News.
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The USS Lincoln strike group was on a deployment that lasted 10 months.
During this time, eight sailors attempted suicide.
The information comes from a letter written by the acting Navy secretary.
The letter was reported by CBS News.
Suicide attempts by military personnel are a serious concern for the Navy.
The USS Lincoln is a U.S. Navy aircraft carrier strike group.
The report highlights mental health challenges among sailors during long deployments.
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Senate Majority Leader John Thune plans to run again as the Republican leader in the Senate, even if the GOP loses control. He is providing support and money to help Republicans keep the Senate and is focused on important votes and spending for the 2026 elections.
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John Thune is the Senate Majority Leader and a Republican from South Dakota.
He plans to run for another term as GOP Senate leader regardless of election results.
Thune is giving senators freedom to act in their state's best interest, even if it means differing from the party or President Trump.
The Senate may focus on investigations or judicial and executive nominations depending on the House election outcome.
Thune supports potentially voting on issues like permitting reform and energy cost legislation soon.
The Senate Leadership Fund linked to Thune is spending nearly $280 million on ads this year to help Republicans.
Another affiliated group in Texas is spending $112 million to support GOP efforts.
Thune says election outcomes will shape the future leadership and direction of the Senate GOP.
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Some Republican candidates in close races for the midterm elections are trying to distance themselves from President Donald Trump’s approach to the conflict with Iran. They want to focus more on helping Americans with cost-of-living issues instead of continuing the confrontation with Iran.
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Some Republicans running for office in competitive areas are changing their messages.
These candidates are moving away from President Trump’s Iran war policies.
They want the U.S. to reduce its involvement in the conflict with Iran.
Their focus is shifting to economic problems Americans face, such as higher prices.
This change is happening ahead of the upcoming midterm elections.
The candidates hope this strategy will improve their chances of winning.
The information comes from CBS News political reporting.
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The White House app became the top news app shortly after the Trump administration launched Trump TV, a 24-hour YouTube livestream featuring videos from President Donald Trump and his administration. Meanwhile, CNN, MS NOW, and Politico have been banned from the White House and filed a lawsuit to restore their access, claiming their First Amendment rights were violated.
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The White House app reached No. 1 in the App Store’s news category following the launch of Trump TV.
Trump TV is a YouTube livestream showing videos of President Trump and his administration’s key moments.
The app launched in May and has over 2 million downloads with a 4.9-star rating.
CNN, MS NOW, and Politico were banned from White House press access.
These media outlets sued the Trump administration to regain their White House access.
The Department of Justice said access to the White House is a privilege, not a right.
A judge heard arguments in the lawsuit but did not immediately decide the case.
Some major networks declined to cover a White House event after CNN was excluded from the rotating press pool.
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President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump welcomed Chinese President Xi Jinping and his wife at Joint Base Andrews. Major TV networks did not show the event live because Trump recently banned CNN, Politico, and MSNOW from the White House due to disagreements over news coverage.
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President Trump and First Lady Melania greeted Chinese President Xi Jinping and his wife at a military base.
The White House live-streamed the event on social media platforms like YouTube and X.
CNN, Politico, and MSNOW were banned from the White House by President Trump for what he calls "fake news."
Major networks like CNN, Fox News, and MSNOW did not air the event live.
A federal judge held a legal hearing on the media ban but did not issue a ruling yet.
Some conservative media outlets streamed the event online.
The White House Correspondents' Association said the ban violates the First Amendment, which protects free speech and press.
The media ban followed Trump's long history of criticizing and suing news organizations.
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China’s President Xi Jinping arrived at Joint Base Andrews for an official state visit to the United States. President Donald Trump personally greeted Xi upon arrival, which is an uncommon gesture for such visits.
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President Xi Jinping arrived at Joint Base Andrews in the U.S.
This visit is an official state visit, meaning it is formal and planned by the governments.
President Donald Trump greeted President Xi in person on the runway.
It is rare for U.S. presidents to welcome foreign leaders directly at the airport.
The visit is highly anticipated and may involve talks on important issues between the two countries.
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A judge dismissed President Donald Trump’s lawsuit against the Des Moines Register and related parties. The judge ruled that the poll cited in the lawsuit is protected political speech under the First Amendment, so it cannot be considered consumer fraud.
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President Trump sued the Des Moines Register, USA Today Co., and pollster Ann Selzer over a pre-election poll.
The lawsuit claimed the poll was inaccurate and amounted to consumer fraud.
Judge Scott Beatle rejected the lawsuit, citing First Amendment protections for political speech.
The judge said the law does not support using fraud claims against protected speech like polls.
USA Today’s legal counsel said the ruling supports freedom of the press and democracy.
The case is part of President Trump’s wider effort to use courts against media coverage he disagrees with.
Courts have generally favored media companies in similar cases by upholding First Amendment rights.
The White House did not confirm if Trump’s team will appeal the decision.
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A new mother experienced unusual symptoms after giving birth, including frequent urination, fever, and night sweats. After medical tests, she was diagnosed with an ovarian abscess and later pulmonary embolisms, leading to ongoing hospital visits and treatment.
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The woman noticed frequent urination and mild back pain months after giving birth.
Symptoms included fever, bloating, absence of period, and night sweats.
Initial treatment focused on a suspected urinary tract infection (UTI), but a fever led to further medical evaluation.
A CT scan found a 5-centimeter mass on her ovary, diagnosed as an ovarian abscess.
She received intravenous antibiotics as part of her treatment.
Later, she developed lethargy and shortness of breath.
Additional tests detected pulmonary embolisms (blood clots in the lungs).
She underwent ongoing medical appointments, scans, and a biopsy.
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A judge dismissed President Donald Trump's lawsuit against The Des Moines Register and its former pollster, rejecting claims that the newspaper's 2024 election poll violated Iowa's fraud laws. The judge ruled that the poll and its coverage are protected political speech under the First Amendment and that the lawsuit did not meet the legal standards for fraud.
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President Trump sued The Des Moines Register and pollster J. Ann Selzer in December 2024, accusing them of publishing false poll results to harm his campaign.
The lawsuit claimed the poll showed incorrect support for Democratic nominee Kamala Harris in Iowa before the 2024 election.
Iowa District Judge Scott J. Beattie dismissed the case, stating the claims violated free speech protections.
The judge said even if the poll was intentionally biased, the legal requirements for fraud were not met.
Pollster J. Ann Selzer described polling as a social science that cannot guarantee election outcomes.
Republicans Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks and former state Sen. Brad Zaun joined the lawsuit.
The ruling emphasized that political speech is highly protected under the First Amendment.
This is one of several lawsuits President Trump has filed against media organizations over alleged bias and coverage issues.
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Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the U.S. Health Secretary, received $4 million in book advances from allies connected to the Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) movement. He also accepted housing and travel gifts from Gavin de Becker, a close friend and political donor, while promising not to promote his books during his government service.
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Kennedy Jr. received $4 million in advances for upcoming books from Skyhorse Publishing, tied to MAHA allies.
Skyhorse Publishing is owned by Tony Lyons, who is also president of the MAHA Center, a nonprofit focused on health issues.
Kennedy Jr. pledged not to engage in book promotion or marketing during his government service in a 2024 ethics filing.
He accepted $126,500 in housing from Gavin de Becker, a security consultant and political ally.
De Becker also gave Kennedy Jr. nearly $142,000 worth of roundtrip airfare to Greece and Fiji.
De Becker donated at least $10 million to Kennedy Jr.’s Super PAC in 2024, returning $9.65 million later.
Kennedy Jr.’s wife, Cheryl Hines, received $210,000 in consulting fees from Maha Action, a nonprofit led by Tony Lyons.
HHS said Kennedy Jr. complies with federal ethics laws and discloses financial interests and gifts properly.
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