A man and a woman were arrested in Mexico and brought back to California in connection with the murder of Geoff Bernardi, a teacher from Clovis. Bernardi was attacked in December 2025 and died from his injuries two days later; the suspects include his girlfriend and her husband.
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Geoff Bernardi was attacked outside his apartment in Clovis, California, on December 18, 2025.
Bernardi died two days later from his injuries.
Antonio Garcia (40) and Misty Gomez (32) were arrested in Mexico by U.S. Marshals.
Gomez was Bernardi’s girlfriend but was married to Garcia.
Gomez fled the country with her two children in April 2026; the children are missing.
Gomez was the only witness and described the attacker as wearing a black puffer jacket with a hoodie.
Bail for both suspects is set at $1 million, and they are being transferred to Fresno County Jail.
Bernardi worked as a technical education teacher and was well-loved by students and family.
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President Donald Trump has threatened to place a 50 percent tariff on more goods imported from Canada, including cars, trucks, auto parts, and steel. He said these new tariffs would start on January 1 and accused Canada of charging high tariffs on American products.
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President Trump threatened a 50% tariff on certain Canadian imports.
The tariffs would apply to cars, trucks, auto parts, and steel.
The new tariffs are planned to begin on January 1.
Trump made the announcement on his social media platform, Truth Social.
He accused Canada of unfairly charging high tariffs on U.S. goods.
The threat was directed at Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney.
The issue focuses on trade tensions between the U.S. and Canada.
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Several spouses and parents of active-duty U.S. military members have been detained or deported during President Donald Trump’s immigration enforcement campaign. One example is Army Sgt. Hedar Leonel Turcios Juarez’s wife, Cristy Villafranca, who was nearly deported despite her immigration case still being active.
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Cristy Villafranca, wife of Army Sgt. Turcios Juarez, was detained by ICE outside a Walmart while their 6-year-old daughter watched.
Villafranca fled Honduras in 2016 to escape violent crime.
An attempt to deport Villafranca was stopped after Sgt. Turcios Juarez provided proof her case was pending.
Over 50 parents and spouses of U.S. service members have been detained since President Trump’s second term began.
At least six of these detained family members have been deported.
The group Repatriate Our Patriots is working to reunite these military families and is seeking help from Congress.
None of the military family members detained in these cases were found to have criminal records.
The Department of Homeland Security, which oversees ICE, did not comment on these individual cases.
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President Donald Trump announced that starting January 1, 2027, the U.S. will place a 50% tariff on all cars, trucks, automotive parts, and steel imported from Canada. This decision comes after trade talks failed, and U.S.-made vehicles will not face these tariffs. Canada has promised to respond with tariffs on U.S. goods starting September 8.
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President Trump announced a 50% tariff on Canadian automotive and steel imports effective January 1, 2027.
The tariffs apply to cars, trucks, automotive parts, and steel from Canada.
Vehicles made in the United States are exempt from these tariffs.
This announcement followed the collapse of trade talks between the U.S. and Canada.
Earlier, a 50% tariff was applied to hundreds of Canadian goods, like hockey sticks and agricultural products.
Canada plans to retaliate with its own tariffs on U.S. products starting September 8.
President Trump stated that Canada will no longer be treated like a U.S. state in trade matters.
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Some politicians want to change the law to say a fertilized egg is a legal person with full rights. This change would affect many laws and could have big impacts on people's freedoms.
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A fertilized egg is the cell that starts a pregnancy after an egg and sperm join.
Some politicians want the law to treat a fertilized egg as a full legal person.
This change would give fertilized eggs legal rights and protections.
If passed, it might affect abortion laws and other medical decisions.
Defining fertilized eggs as people could lead to new legal challenges and restrictions.
The debate involves questions about when life and legal rights begin.
These ideas are mainly supported by certain political groups.
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President Donald Trump announced he will reintroduce a 50 percent tariff on imports from Canada starting January 1, 2027. He criticized Canada for high tariffs on American farm products and said the U.S. does not need Canada for trade.
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President Trump plans to impose 50% tariffs on Canadian cars, trucks, parts, and steel from January 1, 2027.
He said Canadian tariffs on American farmers are very high and harm American farmers.
Trump stated that Canada is among the worst countries to deal with in trade.
He claimed the U.S. does not need Canada, but Canada needs the U.S.
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said Canada is "at war" with the U.S. over trade issues.
This tariff decision follows recent tensions between the two countries on trade policies.
The White House and Canadian government offices were contacted for comments on the situation.
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A man suspected of killing five people in a rural area near Forest Grove, Oregon, was found dead in what officials say was a suicide. The victims and several animals were discovered after a vehicle fire report, and the suspect was found dead in Washington state.
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Five people were killed at a home near Forest Grove, Oregon.
The victims were found after police responded to a vehicle fire.
Several domesticated animals were also found dead at the home.
The suspect, 36-year-old Benjamin Charles Parker, was found dead in a vehicle in Enumclaw, Washington.
Authorities believe Parker died by suicide.
Police said the killings do not appear to be random but have not shared many details.
Investigators are still working to identify the victims and notify their families.
This incident is one of at least 16 mass murders in the U.S. this year, defined as four or more victims killed.
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Senator Ted Cruz spoke about Canada’s recent tariffs on the U.S., calling Canada’s response somewhat symbolic rather than serious. He also discussed his new book about Justice Clarence Thomas and touched on a Senate race in Texas.
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Ted Cruz is a U.S. Senator and a member of the Republican Party.
Canada imposed tariffs in response to a trade dispute with the United States.
Cruz described Canada’s tariff response as “a little performative,” meaning more for show than real impact.
He appeared on the program "CBS Mornings" to discuss these topics.
Cruz also talked about his new book titled "Going Further: The Incomparable Clarence Thomas."
He commented on the Texas Senate race between Ken Paxton and James Talarico.
The discussion included issues related to U.S.-Canada trade relations.
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Kailey Renae Erhart, a 22-year-old mother in North Dakota, is charged with killing two of her children and seriously injuring a third during an attack at her home on August 6. She remains in custody with a $3 million bond and is awaiting a preliminary hearing in October.
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Erhart was arrested after police found three children with serious neck injuries in her home.
A 5-month-old and a 3-year-old child died from their injuries; a 1-year-old child survived and is expected to fully recover.
Charges include two counts of murder, attempted murder, aggravated assault, terrorizing with a weapon, and domestic violence.
Police say Erhart threatened the children's father with a handgun before he disarmed her.
She allegedly chased the father and grandmother out of the house with a knife and locked them outside.
Erhart has not yet entered a plea or presented a mental health defense in court.
Her bond is set at $3 million cash, and no contact with surviving victims is allowed.
The preliminary hearing is scheduled for October 6, and a trial date is set for February 2027.
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President Donald Trump will visit Ireland next month to attend the Irish Open golf tournament held at his golf course in Doonbeg. He is scheduled to be in Ireland on September 12 and 13, which are the last two days of the tournament.
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President Trump owns a golf course in Doonbeg, Ireland.
The Irish Open golf tournament will take place there next month.
President Trump plans to attend the final two days of the tournament.
His visit to Ireland is set for September 12 and 13.
A White House official confirmed these details to The Associated Press.
The New York Post was the first to report this news.
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Senator Ted Cruz said the Texas Senate race between Attorney General Ken Paxton and Representative James Talarico will cost around $200 million. Cruz expects a tough fight but believes the Republican Party will win the closely watched election.
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The Texas Senate race is between Republican Ken Paxton and Democrat James Talarico.
Paxton defeated Senator John Cornyn in the Republican primary runoff.
Cruz said the race will be very expensive, estimating a $200 million total cost.
Cruz plans to support Paxton by campaigning and providing funds through his super PAC.
The general election could be one of the costliest Senate races in the country.
Republicans currently hold 53 Senate seats; Democrats need to flip four seats for majority control.
Talarico is a progressive Christian and Presbyterian seminarian.
The Cook Political Report changed the race rating from "likely Republican" to "toss-up."
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The New York Times has frequently used the word "divisive" to describe recent progressive and democratic socialist candidates and political events. Critics say this reflects a bias toward moderate Democratic leaders and a preference for unity that aligns with centrist party strategies.
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The New York Times called several left-leaning candidates and primaries "divisive" or "polarizing" in recent reports.
Democratic socialist Abdul El-Sayed was described as winning a "divisive" primary in Michigan.
The Times used similar language for Wisconsin gubernatorial and New York political races involving progressive candidates.
The newspaper labeled historian Howard Zinn as "divisive" in a book review headline, despite debate among historians.
Critics argue the Times’s use of "divisive" suggests a preference for centrist Democratic campaigns and downplays genuine political differences.
The term "divisive" is less frequently applied to far-right Republicans but still shapes perceptions of the left as extreme or threatening.
Debate and disagreement have been central to American politics historically, contradicting the paper’s assumed ideal of unity.
Some say the Times’s language supports maintaining existing power structures within the Democratic Party rather than embracing progressive change.
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Republican and Democratic voters are upset about new data centers being built in their neighborhoods. Political experts say this issue is becoming important for people when they vote.
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Data centers are large facilities that store and manage internet data.
Communities near these centers have concerns, including the impact on local resources and environment.
Both Republican and Democratic voters are unhappy about data center construction in their areas.
Voters plan to raise these concerns during upcoming elections.
Political strategists Harrison Fields and Sam Newton discuss how data centers influence voting decisions.
The issue is gaining attention as a significant local and political topic.
CBS News covered these reactions and provided expert analysis.
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A charity in Hull called Doreen’s gives free school uniforms to families who need help. Demand for these uniforms has grown a lot, as many parents struggle with high costs of school clothes. New government rules will limit the number of branded uniform items to help reduce expenses.
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Doreen’s charity provides free, repurposed school uniforms in Hull.
The charity has helped over 100 children prepare for school recently.
School uniform costs average £442 for secondary and £343 for primary pupils.
New rules limit branded uniform items to three pieces plus a tie for secondary students.
The government expects these changes to save some families up to £50 per child.
Some parents say the overall cost of school clothing remains a major problem.
The charity’s co-founder hopes school uniforms will one day be free for all children.
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An independent arbitrator has ordered The Washington Post to rehire a columnist who was fired last year. The columnist was dismissed after posting controversial comments on social media following the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, but a judge found the firing was wrongful.
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The Washington Post fired a columnist last year over social media posts.
The posts were related to the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
An independent arbitrator reviewed the case.
The arbitrator ordered the columnist to be rehired by The Washington Post.
A judge ruled that the columnist’s termination was wrongful.
The Washington Post did not prove sufficient cause for the firing.
The columnist had worked as an opinion writer for the newspaper.
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Thousands of residents in Gary, Indiana, have been without power for nearly two weeks following a severe storm with strong winds that knocked down trees onto power lines. City officials and the utility company are working to restore service, but some residents and local leaders have criticized the slow progress.
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A derecho storm on August 11 brought winds up to 90 mph that caused widespread power outages in Gary, Indiana.
Over 14,500 people in Gary still lacked power as of Sunday, down from a peak of 374,500 outages.
The mayor of Gary called the ongoing outages “unacceptable” and urged the utility company Nipsco to restore power quickly.
Nipsco has about 700 lineworkers and 300 crews working on repairs and expects full service restoration by Tuesday.
Residents filed a class-action lawsuit accusing Nipsco of not properly trimming trees that caused power lines to fall, but the company denies this.
Indiana’s governor said the company should speed up repairs and highlighted support from the National Guard and other agencies.
The city hired outside groups to help assess damage and remove debris from the storm.
Local celebrities and organizations are co-hosting a relief event to provide supplies to those affected by the outages.
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The trial of Lindsay Clancy, a mother from Massachusetts accused of killing her three children, is moving toward closing arguments. The prosecution is still presenting witnesses to respond to points made by the defense. Closing statements could start as early as Monday.
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Lindsay Clancy faces murder charges related to the deaths of her three children.
The trial is taking place in Massachusetts.
The prosecution continues to call witnesses to counter the defense’s case.
Closing arguments may begin soon, possibly on Monday.
CBS News is covering the trial and updates are available through their app.
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Experts gave different opinions about Lindsay Clancy’s mental state when she allegedly killed her three children. The trial includes testimony to help understand her mindset during the incident.
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Lindsay Clancy is on trial for allegedly killing her three children.
Experts testified about her state of mind at the time of the crimes.
There are differing views among experts about her mental condition.
Testimony aims to clarify her mindset during the event.
CBS News legal contributor Rebecca Roiphe explained the expert opinions.
The case is being closely followed and reported on by news outlets.
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Navy sailor Joshua Aviles has been serving on the USS Abraham Lincoln in the Middle East for nine months. During his deployment, he learned that U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detained his father.
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Joshua Aviles is a U.S. Navy sailor deployed on the USS Abraham Lincoln.
He has been deployed for nine months in the Middle East.
His father was detained by ICE, the U.S. agency responsible for immigration enforcement.
Aviles discovered this information while still on active deployment.
The news was reported by CBS News correspondent Camilo Montoya-Galvez.
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Some Republican candidates, like Rep. Max Miller and Victor Marx, show that controversial behavior linked to former President Donald Trump is becoming more accepted in American politics. This change happens because many Republican voters still strongly support President Trump.
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Rep. Max Miller is running for office as a Republican.
Victor Marx is a Republican candidate for governor.
Both candidates have shown controversial behavior related to President Trump.
President Trump has strong support among many Republican voters.
This support influences the acceptance of certain behaviors in the party.
The trend shows changing norms in American Republican politics.
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