A Venezuelan man who lived in Texas was deported by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to Liberia, a country he did not know. He is now separated from his American wife and young son and is stranded in Liberia after spending months in detention.
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Carlos Tellez Sanchez, a 35-year-old Venezuelan, was deported from Texas to Liberia.
He was unaware of Liberia until just before his deportation.
He spent 15 hours on a flight across the Atlantic in handcuffs.
He has been living in Liberia in a hotel over an hour from the capital, Monrovia.
Tellez Sanchez had no criminal charges beyond immigration issues and was granted protection from being returned to Venezuela.
ICE has been increasing arrests and deportations under President Trump's immigration policies, including sending people to countries other than their own.
The Trump administration made agreements with many countries, including dangerous ones, to accept deportees.
The Department of Homeland Security did not explain why Liberia was chosen for his deportation.
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The Social Security trust fund is expected to run out of reserves in late 2032, which may lead to a reduction in retirement and survivor benefits to about 78% of current levels if no changes are made. Seniors should consider financial strategies like annuities or reverse mortgages to prepare for possible benefit cuts and create additional income sources.
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The Social Security trust fund is projected to be depleted by the fourth quarter of 2032, a year earlier than previously expected.
Even if the trust fund runs out, payroll taxes will continue, but may only cover 78% of scheduled benefits without new laws.
Congress still has time to fix the funding gap before 2032.
Seniors relying on Social Security should not assume benefits will remain unchanged.
An annuity can convert retirement savings into regular payments, providing a steady income stream during retirement.
Annuities vary in fees, payouts, and access to cash, so they may not suit every retiree’s needs.
A reverse mortgage lets homeowners age 62 or older borrow against their home equity for extra income.
Using options like annuities or reverse mortgages can help seniors prepare for possible Social Security cuts.
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President Donald Trump plans to let cattle ranchers and farmers process their own meat to help them compete with large food processing companies. This comes after criticism of his decision to allow more foreign beef imports to lower prices, which upset US ranchers.
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President Trump temporarily paused US tariffs on 300,000 metric tons of foreign beef to reduce prices.
Many US ranchers and some Republican lawmakers oppose this because it may hurt domestic cattle farmers.
Trump said big food processors control the market and create problems for farmers through a monopoly of about four companies.
He announced plans to let farmers and ranchers process their own meat to break up this monopoly.
Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins said the government will reduce regulations and allow ranchers to sell meat across state lines.
The administration’s legal power to make these changes is unclear due to existing strict rules and a stalled bill in Congress.
Congressman Thomas Massie supports the plan but says it should be passed as a law, not just an executive order.
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The United States plans to stop publishing its Arctic Report Card, which provides important information about conditions in the Arctic region. This report helps businesses, communities, and developers make informed decisions related to activities in the Arctic.
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The Arctic Report Card gathers data about the state of the Arctic environment.
It offers insights on climate, ice conditions, and ecosystems in the Arctic.
Many groups, including businesses and towns, use this information for planning.
The U.S. government is ending the publication of this report.
This decision comes at a time when information about the Arctic is especially important.
Reliable Arctic data is valuable for understanding environmental changes and impacts.
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President Donald Trump is in Houston to honor the Artemis II NASA crew with the Congressional Space Medal of Honor for their mission around the moon. The event is separate from ongoing national and international issues, including a costly conflict the U.S. is involved in.
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President Trump is visiting Houston on Friday.
He will honor the Artemis II NASA crew.
The Artemis II crew flew a 10-day mission around the moon earlier this year.
The crew will receive the Congressional Space Medal of Honor.
The president’s speech is scheduled for 12 p.m. EDT.
A current conflict has cost the U.S. over $37.5 billion so far.
President Trump said he is "not in a hurry" to resume talks with Iran.
This event happens as the six-month anniversary of the conflict approaches.
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President Donald Trump awarded the Congressional Space Medal of Honor to the four astronauts who flew around the moon on the Artemis II mission. He also announced plans to create a U.S. Space Academy for the Space Force, NASA, and the commercial space sector.
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The Artemis II crew included three Americans and one Canadian astronaut.
Their mission in April set a new distance record from Earth by flying around the moon.
The astronauts were Commander Reid Wiseman, pilot Victor Glover, Christina Koch, and Canada’s Jeremy Hansen.
They tested NASA’s new Orion spacecraft on this flight.
This was the first crewed lunar mission in more than 50 years.
They launched on NASA’s new moon rocket, a 30-story tall rocket from Kennedy Space Center.
The award ceremony took place at NASA’s Johnson Space Center in Houston.
President Trump announced the creation of a U.S. Space Academy, but the location is still unknown.
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Lindsay Clancy, a Massachusetts mother, killed her three children and her trial focuses on whether she was legally responsible because of her mental illness. Supporters outside court say she suffered from postpartum mental illness and should be forgiven, but the jury must decide if she knew what she did was wrong under the law.
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Lindsay Clancy killed her three children aged 5, 3, and 8 months.
Her defense says postpartum psychosis made her unable to understand the wrongfulness of her actions.
Prosecutors argue she still knew that killing her children was wrong.
The jury must decide criminal responsibility based on her mental state during the crime.
Around 300 supporters gathered outside the courthouse wearing pink and showing support.
Supporters want people to believe and forgive Clancy because of her mental illness.
Social media users have spread unproven theories blaming others, despite no evidence.
Clancy had received psychiatric treatment before the incident.
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NHS leaders warn that care for people with ADHD and autism is facing serious problems as costs rise and private companies take advantage of growing demand. The rise in requests for diagnosis is creating pressure on services, leading to concerns about how care will be managed.
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NHS bosses say care for ADHD and autism could face chaos due to rising costs.
Private providers, who are not regulated, are increasing in this area to meet high demand.
There has been a noticeable rise in people asking for ADHD and autism diagnoses.
The NHS is struggling to keep up with the growing number of cases.
The situation is causing concern about the quality and availability of care.
The report was discussed in a news episode presented by Adam Fleming.
The episode also mentioned unrelated topics like a CIA visit to Moscow and the war in Iran.
President Donald Trump’s situation was briefly referenced in relation to the Iran conflict.
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Many cities across the United States are stopping the use of Flock Safety's automated license plate reader cameras due to concerns about privacy and how the data is handled. Tempe, Arizona, is the latest city to permanently turn off its system, joining others that have canceled contracts or rejected new camera installations.
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149 cities and local governments have pushed back against Flock Safety's license plate reader cameras.
Tempe, Arizona, permanently deactivated its Flock camera system and will not replace it.
Tempe officials said the cameras helped solve crimes but decided to stop using them due to privacy concerns.
Data collected by Tempe’s cameras will be deleted after 30 days unless linked to an active investigation.
Stow, Massachusetts, removed Flock cameras after an officer accessed the data improperly.
Flock cameras take pictures of car license plates and record details like vehicle make and color.
Law enforcement agencies use the data to help with investigations, missing persons, and stolen vehicles.
Privacy groups and some lawmakers want stricter rules on how the data can be shared and kept.
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The supply of U.S. Patriot missiles in Europe has dropped to very low levels due to the ongoing conflict with Iran, which began under President Donald Trump's administration. The government is working to increase missile production at factories, especially in Camden, Arkansas, but funding and supplier challenges remain.
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Patriot missile stocks in Europe are at "beyond critical" low levels.
About 1,500 of 2,330 missiles were used since the start of the conflict with Iran.
The U.S. Army signed a seven-year contract (2026-2032) worth up to $58.62 billion for missile production.
Lockheed Martin is expanding missile production in Camden, Arkansas, aiming to increase jobs from 1,200 to 1,850.
The production goal is to boost annual missile output from about 600 to 2,000 interceptors.
Only $4.7 billion was actually spent so far; much of the contract money is still not committed.
President Trump invoked the Defense Production Act to boost production by reducing legal barriers to cooperation among companies.
The administration requested $87.6 billion from Congress in extra funding, including $21 billion for ammunition and industrial support.
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Charles Perrottet has begun giving evidence to the Independent Commission Against Corruption (Icac) about secret payments and political actions linked to a developer, Jean Nassif, who is now a fugitive. The investigation involves alleged undeclared donations to a conservative group within the Liberal Party and explores whether money influenced political decisions and outcomes in New South Wales.
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Icac has been investigating allegations involving Charles Perrottet for nearly four years.
The issue started after the dismissal of Hills Shire council and allegations of secret payments from developer Jean Nassif.
Nassif is now a fugitive in Lebanon.
Charles Perrottet met Nassif in 2019 and gave advice on property developments.
Nassif reportedly made undeclared donations totaling $2 million to a conservative group within the Liberal Party called the Reformers.
The inquiry is examining if these donations were linked to political changes and outcomes favorable to Nassif.
Charles Perrottet was not a registered lobbyist, and meetings on political matters with ministers or their staff are not formally recorded.
Icac has reviewed extensive evidence including phone and financial records to track interactions and money flow.
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A woman who worked as a marriage mentor shares her personal story about being unhappy in her own marriage while helping other couples prepare for marriage. After years of pretending everything was fine and staying out of loyalty and fear, she finally decided to get a divorce and has since rebuilt her life.
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The author was part of a marriage mentor group while feeling unhappy in her marriage.
She often pretended her marriage was fine when talking to couples seeking advice.
She became a workaholic to avoid facing problems at home.
She stayed in the marriage due to fear of losing her identity as a “good wife” and concerns about explaining a divorce to others.
There was no abuse or cheating, and the marriage still had some good moments, making it hard to justify leaving.
She experienced exhaustion from hiding her true feelings and helping other couples.
After 12 years, she finally decided to get a divorce, left the mentor group, started a new relationship, and changed careers.
She now accepts her feelings and no longer hides from them.
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Thousands of people gathered on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., to support voting rights and racial justice before the 2026 midterm elections. The march was organized by civil rights leaders to protest recent changes in voting laws and redistricting that affect Black communities' political representation.
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The "Defend the Vote" March on Washington took place on August 28, 2026.
It was led by Rev. Al Sharpton and Martin Luther King III.
The march followed a Supreme Court decision that changed parts of the Voting Rights Act of 1965.
This decision allowed southern states to redraw voting districts in ways that reduce Black representation.
The event featured speakers like Senator Bernie Sanders, Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger, and Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez.
Thousands of activists traveled from the southeastern U.S. to join the rally.
The march included prayers and speeches focused on diversity, equity, and systemic racism.
Organizers said the march aims to unify people from different backgrounds to protect voting rights and oppose policies seen as harmful to minority communities.
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President Donald Trump signed an executive order to rename Lake Ontario, which lies between the US and Canada, as “Lake America.” The name change is linked to rising trade tensions between the two countries but faces questions about its legal effect and international recognition.
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Lake Ontario is located on the border between the Canadian province of Ontario and the US state of New York.
The name “Ontario” comes from a word in the Wendat language of the Indigenous Huron people, meaning “lake of shining waters” or “beautiful lake.”
President Trump signed an executive order declaring the lake’s new name as “Lake America.”
The order directs the US Secretary of the Interior to work with the Board on Geographic Names over 30 days to implement the change.
This action is connected to ongoing trade disputes, including tariffs recently imposed by the US and retaliatory tariffs promised by Canada.
Experts say the name change is unlikely to affect trade talks and could increase tensions between the US and Canada.
Lake Ontario’s name has remained despite previous attempts by the French in the 17th and 18th centuries to rename it.
The Canadian province nearby is named Ontario after the lake, which was officially established in 1867.
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Kevin Warsh, nominated by President Donald Trump to lead the Federal Reserve, said controlling prices is the main priority for the Fed. New data showed that job growth in the U.S. was weaker than originally reported, suggesting the labor market is not as strong as previously thought.
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Kevin Warsh will be the next chair of the Federal Reserve, nominated by President Donald Trump.
Warsh said the Fed’s main focus will be on keeping prices stable to control inflation.
The Fed recently kept interest rates steady but may raise them to reduce inflation.
The Bureau of Labor Statistics revised job growth down by 79,000 for the year ending in March.
The revision shows the labor market is weaker than first reported, with slower job gains.
This weaker job data may affect how the Fed approaches inflation and economic policy.
Previous reports for July and August already showed fewer jobs added than expected.
The employment revisions are part of regular updates to improve data accuracy.
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Senator John Fetterman from Pennsylvania said the Democratic Party has a "socialism problem." He mentioned some Democratic candidates, like Abdul El-Sayed in Michigan and Graham Platner in Maine, as examples of this issue.
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John Fetterman is a centrist Democratic senator from Pennsylvania.
He said the Democratic Party struggles with issues related to socialism.
Fetterman pointed to Democratic candidates Abdul El-Sayed and Graham Platner in recent Senate races.
Graham Platner dropped out of the Maine Senate race.
Fetterman is currently more popular with Republicans in Pennsylvania than with Democrats.
The comment comes amid debates about the direction and image of the Democratic Party.
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Police in Indiana are looking for a lion and a lion cub that may be loose in Hancock or Madison counties. The authorities got a report in the morning about two large exotic cats in the area, and they are searching to find them.
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A lion and a cub might be loose in Hancock or Madison counties, Indiana.
The Madison County Sheriff’s Department received a report about the animals.
The report was made at 10 a.m.
Sheriff’s deputies and state police are involved in the search.
The animals are described as large exotic cats.
The exact location of the animals is not yet known.
The authorities are actively searching to locate and capture the animals.
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A Venezuelan man who fled his country because he feared persecution was deported by U.S. immigration authorities to Liberia, a country he has no connection with. The Trump administration has increased immigration arrests and is deporting people to countries where they do not belong.
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A Venezuelan father was deported to Liberia by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
He left Venezuela due to fear of persecution.
The Trump administration has increased immigration arrests to record levels.
Many people detained are being sent to countries that are not their home.
The CBS News reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez covered the story.
Liberia is not the Venezuelan man’s country of origin.
The situation reflects a broader immigration policy under President Trump’s administration.
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Alex Othmer, a veteran and leader of the group Guardian Revival, spoke about how spending time outdoors helps veterans and first responders improve their mental health. His organization works to connect these individuals with nature to support their well-being.
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Alex Othmer is a veteran and the founder of Guardian Revival.
Guardian Revival aims to help veterans and first responders by bringing them outdoors.
Time spent in nature is used to support mental health for these groups.
The organization focuses on coping strategies and personal growth.
Othmer shared this information in an interview with CBS News.
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