Jurors started discussing the case of Lindsay Clancy, a Massachusetts mother on trial for murder. Clancy says she killed her children because she was suffering from postpartum psychosis, a serious mental illness that can happen after childbirth. The jury did not reach a decision on the first day.
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Lindsay Clancy is on trial for murder in Massachusetts.
She says postpartum psychosis caused her to kill her children.
Postpartum psychosis is a severe mental illness that affects some mothers after giving birth.
Jurors began deliberations on Thursday.
No verdict was reached on the first day of deliberations.
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Jurors are deciding the outcome of Lindsay Clancy’s trial, where she faces murder charges. Clancy admits to killing her children but claims she should not be punished because she was experiencing postpartum psychosis, a severe mental illness after childbirth.
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Lindsay Clancy is on trial for the murder of her children.
She does not deny the killings but says she was mentally unwell due to postpartum psychosis.
Postpartum psychosis is a serious mental condition that can occur after giving birth.
Clancy pleaded not guilty, arguing she is not responsible for her actions during this illness.
The trial has brought attention to the quality of mental health care for mothers.
Journalists including Amna Nawaz and Shelley Murphy are covering the case.
The jury is currently reviewing evidence to reach a verdict.
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Air traffic controllers and Marine One pilots had communication issues before a jet was allowed to take off as President Trump’s helicopter was departing near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport on August 4. Federal investigators found that the required three-minute warning calls did not reach controllers, but the president was never in danger.
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Controllers and Marine One pilots discussed communication problems a week before the August 4 incident.
A three-minute warning call is required before Marine One flights to alert air traffic controllers.
On August 4, controllers did not receive these calls, though the helicopter did make them.
Attempts to relay the warning through a military base facility also failed.
The incident occurred near a busy airport with strict safety procedures after a deadly midair collision in 2025.
The jet and helicopter briefly came closer than safety rules allow, but both aircraft moved to keep safe distance.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) took immediate steps to improve communication after the incident.
The White House said President Trump was never at risk and continues to work with security agencies to ensure safety.
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Three Secret Service officials were placed on administrative leave while the agency investigates possible misconduct. The officials were working in roles outside of law enforcement, and the specific reasons for the investigation are not yet clear.
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Three Secret Service officials were put on leave Tuesday during an investigation.
The officials worked in non-law-enforcement positions within the agency.
The investigation is being conducted by the Secret Service's Office of Professional Responsibility.
Details about the cause of the investigation have not been released.
The Secret Service has recently faced attention due to multiple assassination threats against President Donald Trump.
There have been recent security incidents and concerns involving President Trump’s travel, including a secret plane change in Turkey to avoid potential threats.
Last month, a Secret Service agent assigned to Vice President JD Vance’s security detail was also investigated for a possible news leak.
The Justice Department briefly subpoenaed journalists from The New York Times related to a report about Air Force One security but later withdrew the subpoenas.
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A grand jury found that $10 million from a Medicaid settlement was wrongly directed to a charity connected to the wife of Florida Governor Ron DeSantis. Although the grand jury described this as a clear misuse of money, no criminal charges have been filed.
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$10 million came from a Medicaid settlement.
The money ended up in a charity linked to Governor DeSantis’s wife.
A grand jury called this a clear misappropriation of funds.
No criminal charges resulted from the investigation.
The case was reported by CBS News Miami investigative reporter Jim DeFede.
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A U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) deportation officer named Alexander Rivera Rios was arrested in Florida for strangling a man during an argument about driving. He was charged with battery by strangulation and is currently held without bail.
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Alexander Rivera Rios is a 50-year-old ICE deportation officer working in the Orlando area.
The incident happened on August 26 outside an apartment complex in Orlando, Florida.
Rivera Rios was arrested by Orlando Police and charged with battery by strangulation.
The confrontation began with a dispute over driving involving the victim’s wife.
Rivera Rios allegedly grabbed the victim’s neck, choking him until a bystander intervened.
The victim reported neck soreness and difficulty breathing after the incident.
A video recorded by an apartment maintenance worker shows part of the altercation.
ICE and the Department of Homeland Security have not confirmed Rivera Rios’ current employment status or any agency actions following the arrest.
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The U.S. government plans to end Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for immigrants from El Salvador in early September. TPS has allowed many people, like Daysi Gonzalez who came to the U.S. as a child after an earthquake, to stay legally in the country. With TPS expiring, people like her could face deportation.
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Temporary Protected Status (TPS) is a temporary immigration status given due to unsafe conditions in home countries.
TPS for immigrants from El Salvador is set to expire in early September.
The Trump administration has received court orders supporting ending TPS for several countries.
Daysi Gonzalez arrived in the U.S. as a child after an earthquake in El Salvador.
Gonzalez has been living legally in the U.S. under TPS.
Once TPS expires, recipients may face deportation to their home countries.
TPS was created to protect people from being sent back to dangerous or unstable situations.
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President Donald Trump has started an economic campaign against Iran by using secondary sanctions. These sanctions aim to stop illegal money flows to the Iranian military. A former Trump national security adviser, Richard Goldberg, shared his thoughts on whether this approach might succeed.
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President Trump declared an economic war on Iran.
The strategy uses secondary sanctions, which target companies and countries that do business with Iran.
The goal is to cut off illegal money going to Iran’s military.
Richard Goldberg, a former Trump National Security Council official, provided analysis on this strategy.
The article discusses how effective this economic pressure might be.
Secondary sanctions extend beyond direct sanctions by penalizing others who help Iran financially.
The campaign is part of U.S. efforts to limit Iran’s military power through economic means.
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President Donald Trump is traveling to Texas to support fundraising for Ken Paxton, the Republican candidate for the U.S. Senate. This event highlights Trump's continued involvement in important political races within the state.
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President Trump is visiting Texas on Thursday.
The purpose of his visit is to raise money for Ken Paxton.
Ken Paxton is the Republican nominee for the U.S. Senate from Texas.
The fundraiser event reflects Trump’s support for key Republican candidates.
CBS News is covering the visit with political correspondent Ed O’Keefe reporting.
The visit shows Trump's active role in the 2024 election cycle.
Fundraising events like this help candidates pay for campaign activities.
This visit may influence the competitiveness of the Texas Senate race.
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Some people involved in the Jan. 6 Capitol attack are trying a new way to get millions of dollars from the federal government. This follows the Justice Department dropping plans for a special fund meant to prevent weapon use.
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The Jan. 6 rioters are seeking financial payments from the government.
The Justice Department had planned an anti-weaponization fund.
The government dropped its plans for this fund.
These rioters are now looking for other ways to get money.
The information comes from a White House correspondent report.
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The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) reported that the temporary location of a helicopter landing site near the Ellipse contributed to a close call between President Trump’s Marine One helicopter and a passenger airplane. The helicopter came within one mile of the passenger jet while trying to communicate with air traffic controllers near Reagan Washington airport.
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The incident happened in early August involving Marine One, President Trump’s helicopter.
Marine One came within one mile of a passenger airplane, creating a safety concern.
The location of a temporary landing site near the Ellipse played a role in this situation.
Marine One tried to contact air traffic controllers twice during the event.
The NTSB released a preliminary report explaining these details.
The airspace near Reagan Washington airport was involved.
The report focused on how the temporary site affected flight safety.
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President Donald Trump signed an order to rename Lake Ontario as "Lake America" on U.S. federal maps and documents. This change affects only U.S. government usage and does not require Canada or international groups to use the new name.
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President Trump signed the executive order on August 27.
The order directs the Interior Secretary to update the federal Geographic Names Information System.
This is similar to a previous order renaming the Gulf of Mexico as the Gulf of America.
The name change applies only to U.S. federal agencies and their official records.
Canada, which shares Lake Ontario, is not required to adopt the new name.
The president suggested that renaming the Atlantic or Pacific Oceans could be considered in the future.
Under international law, no country owns oceans, and global waters are shared.
The U.S. Board on Geographic Names standardizes names for the federal government but cannot enforce names internationally.
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The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is planning to fire two LaGuardia Airport air traffic controllers who allegedly left work about an hour early before a deadly collision on March 22, 2026. The crash involved an Air Canada Express jet and a Port Authority fire truck, killing two pilots and injuring others. The investigation is ongoing, and a final report will take 12 to 24 months.
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Two air traffic controllers at LaGuardia Airport reportedly left work early on the night of the March 22 collision.
The collision was between an Air Canada Express jet and a Port Authority fire truck on the runway.
Two pilots died in the crash: Captain Antoine Forest and First Officer Mackenzie Gunther.
39 people were sent to the hospital, including two Port Authority workers in the fire truck.
One flight attendant was seriously injured and suffered leg fractures.
There were two controllers on duty at the time, which was the normal number for that shift.
Staffing shortages sometimes cause controllers to work six days a week and leave early.
The investigation is ongoing, and the final findings will be released in 12 to 24 months.
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Craig Fugate, who led the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) under President Obama, talked about how climate change is making disaster response more difficult. He also discussed recent criticism that FEMA has become political in its work.
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Craig Fugate was the head of FEMA during the Obama administration.
He managed FEMA through years with many major disasters.
Climate change is causing more intense and frequent disasters.
These changes make it harder for emergency teams to respond effectively.
There has been criticism that FEMA’s work has become influenced by politics.
The discussion took place on the PBS News podcast called “Settle In.”
Amna Nawaz was the host who interviewed Fugate.
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Three employees of the military newspaper Stars and Stripes have sued the Pentagon in federal court. They want to stop the recent firings made by the Department of Defense at the newspaper.
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Three staff members from Stars and Stripes filed a lawsuit against the Pentagon.
The lawsuit was filed in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia.
Those suing include the publisher Max Lederer, editor-in-chief Erik Slavin, and reporter Lara Korte.
The lawsuit challenges firings that happened last week at the military news outlet.
Stars and Stripes is a newspaper focused on military news.
The firings were carried out by the Department of Defense, part of the U.S. government.
The staff want the court to prevent these recent dismissals from happening.
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A Democratic senator has asked for a criminal investigation into Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. after reports said he lied during Senate confirmation hearings about a 2019 trip to Samoa related to vaccines. Newly released letters show Kennedy discussed studying vaccines on the trip, contradicting his earlier Senate testimony.
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Senator Ron Wyden of Oregon called for a criminal referral to the Department of Justice to investigate RFK Jr. for lying to Congress.
The Guardian and Associated Press obtained letters through a Freedom of Information lawsuit showing Kennedy’s statements contradicted his Senate testimony.
Kennedy told senators his 2019 Samoa trip was unrelated to vaccines, but letters reveal he mentioned vaccines multiple times during that trip.
The trip happened while Kennedy led an anti-vaccine group, and months later a measles outbreak in Samoa caused many illnesses and deaths, mostly among young children.
Legal experts say lying to Congress is a crime but prosecution depends on the Department of Justice, currently controlled by President Trump’s administration, which may not act.
Democrats plan to hold Kennedy accountable if they regain Senate control, possibly through hearings or impeachment inquiries.
Several Democratic officials, including Senators Ed Markey and Angela Alsobrooks, have called for Kennedy to resign or be removed from office.
Hawaii’s Governor Josh Green, who helped during Samoa’s measles outbreak, also urged Kennedy to step down for public health reasons.
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Top officials in President Trump's administration are questioning the details behind two deaths in Pennsylvania that local authorities linked to measles. Dr. Mehmet Oz, a health official, said on TV that they do not yet know exactly what caused the deaths or if the children actually died from measles.
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Two deaths in Pennsylvania were reported by state officials as caused by measles.
Health officials in President Trump's administration are now questioning those claims.
Dr. Mehmet Oz, head of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, spoke about this uncertainty on Fox Business.
Oz said officials do not yet know for sure what happened in Pennsylvania.
It is not confirmed if the children actually died from measles.
The issue points to some disagreement between federal and state health authorities.
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A court dispute is ongoing over efforts to associate President Donald Trump's name with the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, D.C. A judge ruled that the center’s official name cannot be changed without Congress, but the board approved a plan to add Trump’s name in a way they say does not formally rename the building.
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The Kennedy Center is a national memorial originally named to honor President John F. Kennedy.
President Donald Trump’s administration replaced board members to gain control over the center’s operations.
The board voted to add Trump’s name to the center, leading to a lawsuit from Representative Joyce Beatty.
A federal judge ruled that only Congress may rename the Kennedy Center and ordered Trump’s name removed from the building facade.
The board later approved a plan to describe the center as “Restored and Renovated by President Donald J. Trump” while keeping Kennedy’s name.
The surrounding grounds were renamed “President Donald J. Trump Plaza.”
Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said the changes are to recognize Trump as a major fundraiser and builder.
There are ongoing debates about the center’s renovation plans and if the board is following the court’s orders.
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A group of mostly Democratic senators wrote a letter to Acting ICE Director David Venturella, asking ICE to stop using gloves that can deliver electric shocks. They expressed serious concerns about the use of these gloves in immigration enforcement.
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The letter was sent to David Venturella, the Acting Director of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
The letter was signed mainly by Democratic senators.
The senators want ICE to halt the use of gloves that can give electric shocks.
These gloves are planned or currently used in immigration enforcement.
The senators voiced strong concern about the safety and ethics of using such gloves.
The letter was sent on a Thursday.
ICE is part of the U.S. government that handles immigration enforcement.
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