President Donald Trump tried again to move his criminal hush-money case from state court to federal court but was denied by a judge. The case involves Trump's 2024 conviction for falsifying business records related to payments to adult film star Stormy Daniels during the 2016 campaign.
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A New York judge, Alvin Hellerstein, rejected President Trump's request to move his hush-money case to federal court for the third time.
Trump was convicted in 2024 of 34 felony counts of falsifying business records in connection with hush-money payments.
The payments were allegedly to Stormy Daniels to keep her silent about an affair claim, which Trump denies.
Trump's lawyers argue the conviction should be dropped based on a 2024 Supreme Court ruling expanding presidential immunity.
Judge Hellerstein ruled that paying hush money or covering up an embarrassment is not protected by presidential immunity.
Trump’s appeal team plans to continue fighting the conviction and seeks to use federal court rulings to overturn the case.
The hush-money case is the only one of four indictments against Trump in 2023 to reach trial; the others were dropped after his 2024 re-election.
Although convicted, Trump was sentenced to an unconditional discharge, meaning no jail time or fines, but the conviction stays on his record.
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Jasper Steinmetz met Sampson James, a former college football player who had been homeless for eight months, while walking in Austin, Texas. After learning about James’s background and struggles, Steinmetz raised money online to help him get an apartment and start a new life.
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Jasper Steinmetz saw Sampson James wearing an Indiana University athletic backpack and started a conversation.
Sampson James was a four-star football recruit who played for Indiana University and Purdue.
James suffered a knee injury and was diagnosed with bipolar disorder.
James dropped out of Indiana University in 2023 and became homeless.
Steinmetz raised $17,000 through an online fundraiser to help James.
The money paid for rent and essentials to get James settled in a new apartment.
Both men now share hope for James’s future and a fresh start.
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Robert F. Kennedy Jr. questioned the reported cause of two deaths from measles in Pennsylvania. Health officials from President Trump’s administration also expressed doubts about the details provided by Pennsylvania authorities.
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Two people in Pennsylvania were reported to have died from measles.
Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro announced these deaths.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. questioned whether the deaths were truly caused by measles.
Officials from President Trump’s health administration raised concerns and asked for more information.
The situation involves public health and how causes of death are determined in Pennsylvania.
The controversy centers on the accuracy of official statements about measles deaths.
Measles is a contagious viral disease that can cause serious health complications.
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An Indiana University graduate saw a homeless man wearing a backpack with the university’s logo. When he talked to the man, their lives were changed in a positive way.
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The homeless man was once a star college athlete.
The backpack had the Indiana University brand on it.
The Indiana University alum noticed the backpack and approached the man.
Their meeting led to significant changes for both of them.
The story was covered by CBS News reporter Steve Hartman.
The homeless man’s life improved after the encounter.
The story highlights a personal connection between strangers.
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The Victorian government cancelled plans to build a statue of former Premier Daniel Andrews, who served for over 3,000 days. The current Premier Ben Carroll has stopped work on the statue and created a panel to review how officials are honoured in the state.
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Daniel Andrews was Premier of Victoria from December 2014 to September 2023.
A policy from 1999 said Victorian premiers serving more than 3,000 days get a statue at Treasury Place.
Work on Andrews’ statue began in May, costing about $134,000.
Premier Ben Carroll ended the statue project and appointed an independent panel to review memorials for officials.
The panel will suggest new ways to honour officials and decide what to do with the statue work already done.
Opposition politicians criticised the project as wasteful spending and promised to stop the statue if elected.
The statue was being made by Meridian Sculpture, who crafted statues of other long-serving premiers.
Premier Carroll said appreciation does not require a taxpayer-funded statue and wants careful use of government money.
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Tennessee's governor announced a plan to rename Nashville's airport after Dolly Parton, a famous singer and songwriter from the state. This announcement came shortly after Dolly Parton's death, during which she became the most-streamed artist worldwide.
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Tennessee's governor wants to rename Nashville airport for Dolly Parton.
Dolly Parton was a very popular singer and songwriter from Tennessee.
She recently passed away.
After her death, Dolly Parton became the most-streamed artist in the world.
The airport renaming plan is a way to honor her legacy.
Dolly Parton was well-known for her contributions to music and culture.
The announcement was covered by CBS News.
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President Donald Trump’s Marine One helicopter recently had a communication issue with air traffic control, marking the second time this month such a problem occurred. The incidents involved difficulties in the helicopter’s interaction with air traffic controllers.
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President Trump’s Marine One helicopter faced a second air traffic control communication incident this month.
The incidents involved issues in communicating with air traffic controllers.
These events occurred within a short time frame during the same month.
The report was covered by CBS News.
The helicopter is used to transport President Trump.
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The jury is still deciding whether to accept Lindsay Clancy’s defense that she suffered from postpartum psychosis when she killed her three young children. Her lawyer says Clancy feels scared and sad as the jury takes a break for the weekend.
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Lindsay Clancy is on trial for the death of her three young children.
She is using a defense based on postpartum psychosis, a mental illness some women experience after childbirth.
The jury is currently deliberating, or discussing, whether to accept this defense.
Jury deliberations have been paused for the weekend.
Clancy’s attorney says she is feeling scared and sad during this time.
CBS News is covering the trial and providing legal analysis.
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President Donald Trump announced that the United States has made a deal with Venezuela to control 65 billion barrels of the country's oil reserves. He said the agreement involved U.S. officials and Venezuela's interim President Delcy Rodriguez.
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President Trump stated the U.S. struck an oil deal with Venezuela.
The deal covers 65 billion barrels of Venezuela's oil reserves.
The agreement was announced on social media by President Trump.
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth helped negotiate the deal.
Venezuela's interim President Delcy Rodriguez was part of the agreement.
Trump described it as the largest oil deal in history.
The announcement mentioned Venezuela is not ready for elections after the U.S. removed Nicolás Maduro.
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President Donald Trump announced a new U.S. oil agreement with Venezuela's interim leader Delcy Rodríguez. The deal gives the U.S. majority control over 65 billion barrels of Venezuelan oil reserves, but details about the agreement are limited.
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The U.S. secured majority control of 65 billion barrels of proven oil reserves in Venezuela.
The agreement was arranged through a partnership involving private businesses and led by Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.
Venezuela holds the world's largest proven oil reserves, estimated at 303 billion barrels.
Since removing Nicolás Maduro from power, the U.S. aims to stabilize Venezuelan oil supplies for American refineries and encourage U.S. investment in Venezuela’s oil industry.
Oil production in Venezuela currently stands at about 1.25 million barrels per day.
The deal could help lower gasoline prices in the U.S. ahead of the midterm elections.
Reports indicate U.S. companies, including Chevron, are preparing to invest billions in Venezuela’s oil fields.
Some Venezuelan opposition figures criticize the agreement as a large-scale takeover of their country’s resources by the U.S.
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President Donald Trump will deliver a speech at the Pentagon to mark the 25th anniversary of the September 11 terror attacks. He will not be visiting the other memorial sites related to the event.
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President Trump will speak at the Pentagon on the 25th anniversary of 9/11.
The anniversary marks 25 years since the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks.
Trump’s speech will take place at the Pentagon, one of the main sites attacked in 2001.
He will not visit other 9/11 memorial locations during the anniversary.
The announcement was reported by The Hill’s Defense & National Security newsletter.
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President Trump announced that the United States has gained majority control over more than 65 billion barrels of proven oil reserves in Venezuela through a new deal. The administration aims to encourage U.S. oil companies to return to Venezuela following a recent leadership change there, and the deal involves private business partnerships without costing American taxpayers.
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The U.S. now has majority control over 65 billion barrels of Venezuelan oil reserves.
This deal was announced by President Trump on a Friday.
The agreement was made through a partnership with private companies.
Details about which oil fields are included and operators have not been released.
President Trump stated the deal will double U.S. oil reserves and help lower gas prices.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the deal could bring around $100 billion in private investment.
The deal aims to support thousands of jobs and help rebuild Venezuela’s economy.
Venezuela has over 300 billion barrels of proven oil reserves in total.
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Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has taken British political commentator Milo Yiannopoulos into custody. He is accused of staying in the United States longer than his visa allowed.
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Milo Yiannopoulos is a British political commentator with right-wing views.
He has expressed support for President Donald Trump's agenda.
ICE arrested Yiannopoulos on the grounds that he overstayed his visa.
Overstaying a visa means staying in the country beyond the allowed time.
He is currently being held by ICE while his case is processed.
The arrest was reported by CBS News.
The incident relates to U.S. immigration enforcement policies.
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President Donald Trump announced that the United States has made a deal with Venezuela to control 65 billion barrels of the country’s oil reserves. Trump said the agreement was negotiated by U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, and Venezuela’s interim President Delcy Rodríguez.
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The deal involves control of 65 billion barrels of Venezuela’s oil, which is part of the country’s total estimated 303 billion barrels of oil reserves.
Venezuela has one of the largest oil reserves in the world, about 17% of global supply.
Venezuela currently produces about 1% of the world’s oil because of poor infrastructure.
The announcement follows a U.S. operation earlier in the year to capture Venezuela’s President Nicolás Maduro for drug trafficking charges.
The deal is seen as a response to high gas prices and dwindling U.S. strategic petroleum reserves.
Trump previously suggested U.S. companies could return to Venezuela to extract oil.
Venezuela’s former president Hugo Chavez nationalized many oil assets, including those owned by U.S. companies.
The U.S. Energy Information Administration tracks Venezuela’s oil reserves and production.
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President Donald Trump signed an order to rename Lake Ontario in the U.S. geographic naming service as “Lake America.” The Seneca Nation opposes this, saying it breaks a 225-year-old treaty and disrespects Indigenous history linked to the lake’s original name. They want the original name to stay to honor the Indigenous people connected to the area.
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President Trump signed an order to rename Lake Ontario as “Lake America” in U.S. records.
The change is part of actions related to a trade dispute with Canada.
The Seneca Nation says this decision violates the 1794 Treaty of Canandaigua, a peace agreement signed by President George Washington and the Haudenosaunee Confederacy.
The Seneca Nation president called for the order to be reversed, citing cultural disrespect.
Lake Ontario’s original name comes from the Huron Indigenous word meaning “lake of shining waters.”
In the Seneca language, the lake is called “sga:nyodai:yoh,” meaning “beautiful lake.”
Canada’s Prime Minister rejected the renaming, highlighting its Indigenous origins and historical significance.
President Trump claimed Canada has taken advantage of the U.S. on trade and military issues and suggested Canada could become the 51st U.S. state, though he cannot force Canada to rename the lake.
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Pennsylvania recently reported two deaths linked to measles, both in unvaccinated people, marking the state's first measles-related deaths in decades. This announcement led to a disagreement between Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro and U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., with experts warning that political fights are distracting from the public health risks of rising measles cases.
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Two unvaccinated residents in Pennsylvania died after contracting measles.
These are the first measles-related deaths in Pennsylvania in decades.
Governor Josh Shapiro emphasized that vaccinations could have prevented these deaths.
U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. questioned the validity of the reported deaths on social media.
The U.S. eliminated the spread of measles in 2000 by keeping vaccination rates high, but rates have recently dropped below the 95% needed to prevent outbreaks.
International health officials will meet in November to consider whether the U.S. and Mexico have lost their measles-free status.
Defining what counts as a measles death is complex, involving timing of death after rash appearance and ruling out other causes.
Experts say the focus should be on preventing measles and its serious complications like hospitalizations and brain injuries.
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President Donald Trump announced a new oil deal with Venezuela that gives the U.S. majority control of over 65 billion barrels of proven oil reserves. He said the deal will increase U.S. oil supplies, lower gas prices, and cost nothing to American taxpayers.
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The U.S. has secured majority control of more than 65 billion barrels of Venezuelan oil reserves.
The deal involves the Venezuelan government, private businesses, and U.S. officials.
President Trump said the agreement will not cost American taxpayers any money.
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth helped negotiate the deal.
Venezuelan interim President Delcy Rodríguez participated in the agreement.
The deal aims to double U.S. oil reserves and lower gasoline prices for Americans.
It is described as a historic move to improve relations between the U.S. and Venezuela.
Supporters say the deal will bring private investment and create jobs in Venezuela.
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Tennessee Governor Bill Lee plans to rename Nashville International Airport after Dolly Parton following her death from cancer. The proposal has strong public support and still needs approval from local airport authorities and the federal government.
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Dolly Parton died from cancer at age 80.
Fans started an online petition to rename Nashville airport after her; it got nearly 160,000 signatures.
Governor Bill Lee spoke with Parton's team, who appreciated the support.
The renaming would honor Parton's impact on Tennessee and her global music legacy.
The Metro Nashville Airport Authority board will discuss the proposal on September 17.
Final naming approval requires the Federal Aviation Administration’s consent.
A state lawmaker plans to introduce a bill to rename the airport in Parton's honor.
Other US airports are named after famous musicians, such as Louis Armstrong and Muhammad Ali.
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Milo Yiannopoulos, a British far-right commentator, was detained by US immigration authorities for overstaying his visa. He was arrested at New Orleans airport after failing to attend an immigration hearing and is now held by ICE pending deportation.
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Milo Yiannopoulos entered the US legally in May 2019 but overstayed his authorized visit.
He missed an immigration hearing and was ordered to be removed by a judge in July 2025.
Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrested him at Louis Armstrong International Airport in New Orleans.
He is being held by ICE until he is deported from the US.
Yiannopoulos is known for his far-right views and past support of President Donald Trump.
He was in New Orleans to attend a concert by the musician Ye (formerly Kanye West).
ICE and the Department of Homeland Security warned that overstaying visas leads to arrest and deportation.
Yiannopoulos was banned from Twitter in 2016 but returned after Elon Musk’s company takeover.
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Walmart has settled a lawsuit with the US government that accused the company of wrongly dispensing opioid prescriptions. The company did not admit fault and settled for an undisclosed, small amount, concluding one of the government's largest cases tied to the opioid crisis.
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The US Department of Justice sued Walmart in 2020, accusing it of illegally giving out opioid prescriptions since 2013.
Walmart agreed to settle the case recently, but the exact amount was not made public.
Walmart said the settlement amount was “immaterial,” meaning it was not significant compared to its earnings.
The Justice Department said Walmart pharmacies did not properly watch for and report suspicious opioid prescriptions as required by law.
The lawsuit was part of a broader effort to hold companies accountable for their role in the opioid epidemic, which caused over 905,000 deaths in the US from 1999 to 2025.
In 2022, Walmart paid $3.1 billion to settle many related state and local lawsuits about opioids.
Similar settlements were made by other drug store companies like CVS and Walgreens.
A judge narrowed the case in 2024, dismissing some claims but allowing others about invalid prescriptions to continue before the settlement.
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