Shelley Fabares, a longtime television actor and singer, died at age 82 in Los Angeles. She was known for roles on shows like "The Donna Reed Show," "One Day at a Time," and "Coach," and for her 1960s hit song "Johnny Angel."
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Shelley Fabares was born in 1944 in Santa Monica, California.
She started acting as a child, with her first TV appearance at age 10.
She played Mary Stone on "The Donna Reed Show" from 1958 to 1963.
She also acted in movies with Elvis Presley and had two Top 40 music hits.
Later, she acted in CBS’s "One Day at a Time" and "Coach."
Fabares had a liver transplant in 2000 after suffering progressive liver failure.
She was married twice, most recently to actor Mike Farrell since 1984.
Her family praised her for kindness, strength, and her caring nature.
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Representative Byron Donalds, the Republican nominee for Florida governor, said he is working with Haitian leaders to help stabilize Haiti. This comes after the U.S. ended temporary protected status (TPS) for over 300,000 Haitian migrants.
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Byron Donalds is a Republican congressman from Florida and a candidate for Florida governor.
He stated he is in contact with Haiti’s transitional government and its ambassador.
The U.S. recently ended TPS, a program that allowed over 300,000 Haitians to stay in the country temporarily.
TPS is given to people from countries facing crises, allowing them to live and work in the U.S. without fear of deportation.
Donalds aims to support Haiti’s stability following the change in U.S. immigration policy.
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President Donald Trump took part in the IndyCar Freedom 250 Grand Prix race in Washington, DC, celebrating the 250th anniversary of US independence. He waved the green flag to start the race and praised his role in bringing the event to the nation's capital, which involved special preparations to protect important landmarks.
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President Trump was helped by his wife and a military officer to wave the green flag correctly to start the race.
The IndyCar Freedom 250 Grand Prix took place on a 1.7-mile street circuit in Washington, DC.
More than 200 manhole covers were welded down to keep them safe from the fast race cars.
The National Gallery of Art and other museums took special measures to protect their exhibits from vibrations caused by the race.
President Trump said the IndyCar race in Washington had been tried to be arranged for 20 years before he made it happen quickly.
The event was part of celebrations for the 250th anniversary of US independence.
The race had a strong association with President Trump’s style and was attended by some of his supporters.
Trump gave a TV interview where he highlighted his role in organizing the race and commented on the weather forecast, saying rain would not come despite predictions.
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Many Democratic candidates for president in 2028 are avoiding Bernie Sanders’ call to stop developing artificial intelligence (AI). While some progressives support pausing the building of AI data centers, most candidates have not fully embraced this position or clearly explained their plans to manage AI risks.
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Bernie Sanders has called for AI companies to stop creating machines humans cannot control.
Nearly 20 potential Democratic presidential candidates were asked about supporting Sanders’ AI pause; only one responded directly.
Many Democrats did not respond at all, including Kamala Harris, Gavin Newsom, and Pete Buttigieg.
Progressives Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Ro Khanna support some form of pause on AI data centers.
Some Democrats like Rahm Emanuel criticized the idea, saying a pause should lead to a comprehensive energy plan.
Democratic strategists worry their party is slow to address voter concerns about AI and data centers.
Republicans and some Democrats running in 2024 midterms have supported temporary halts on AI data center projects due to voter opposition.
Voters’ opposition to local AI data centers is strong, with 70% against them in a recent Fox News poll.
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Two Phoenix police officers were fired and arrested for assaulting a man and woman during an unreported traffic stop where they used a Taser and physical violence. The officers did not record the stop on their body cameras, and an investigation found enough evidence to charge them with crimes including kidnapping and aggravated assault.
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Officers Antonio Felix and Luis Vasquez were fired and arrested by the Phoenix Police Department.
The officers assaulted a man and woman during an unreported traffic stop on August 5.
A Taser was used on the victims, and the officers also punched and threatened the man.
The officers did not activate their body cameras during the incident.
The man drove away and abandoned the car in a neighboring city; the woman was released at the scene.
The incident was not initially reported, and there was no video evidence.
Investigators used location data from a city vehicle to place officers at the scene.
One officer has been released from custody, while the other remains jailed.
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Reform UK plans to prioritize social housing for British-born workers under 35, former military personnel, and married couples with children if it forms the government. The party also wants to build 50,000 affordable homes a year, claiming this will not require new taxes or borrowing. Labour and other parties criticized these plans, saying they unfairly target long-term residents who contribute to society.
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Reform UK will prioritize British-born workers under age 35 for social housing.
Former military members and married couples with children will also get priority.
The party aims to build 50,000 affordable social homes annually.
Reform claims the plan needs no extra taxes or government borrowing.
Labour says the proposal would harm long-term UK residents, including NHS workers.
Around 11.5% of social homes are currently occupied by people who are not UK or Irish nationals.
The Conservative Party has similar plans but allows some EU and Irish nationals to stay in social housing.
Housing charity Shelter warns that building more homes is better than changing housing priorities based on nationality.
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Dr. Willough Jenkins, a child psychiatrist, explains that many behaviors in teenage girls, like moodiness and withdrawal, are normal brain development signs rather than problems. She highlights seven important signs parents should notice to better support their daughters' mental health.
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Teenage girls’ strong emotions are normal because their brains are still developing emotional control.
Saying "I'm fine" often means the girl is deciding if she can trust someone, not that she’s ignoring them.
Social rejection feels like real pain to teens, affecting the same brain areas as physical injury.
Girls pulling away from their mothers is a normal step in growing up, not true rejection.
Perfectionism often masks anxiety, especially when girls feel valued only for achievements.
Telling girls to stop caring about others’ opinions is unhelpful because belonging is a basic need.
Girls who talk openly with parents usually have parents who make conversations safe and with no negative consequences.
Parents often misunderstand teenage girls’ distance as a sign of problems rather than a natural part of development.
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Both Democrats and Republicans are urging the House Ethics Committee to speed up its investigations into allegations of sexual misconduct and domestic abuse involving some members of Congress. This call for faster action comes as several high-profile cases attract public attention ahead of the upcoming midterm elections.
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The House Ethics Committee handles investigations into members of Congress who face allegations of wrongdoing.
Lawmakers want the committee to complete investigations more quickly.
The focus is on cases involving claims of sexual misconduct and domestic abuse.
Current investigations include Reps. Jimmy Gomez (D-Calif.), Cory Mills (R-Fla.), and Max Miller (R-Ohio).
The Ethics Committee’s processes are usually secret and can take a long time.
The midterm elections are approaching, increasing pressure on the committee to act.
Both major political parties are demanding faster results from the committee.
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Dr. Mehmet Oz, who leads the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, said the MMR vaccine is safe and not deadly. This statement goes against what President Donald Trump said about the vaccine.
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Dr. Mehmet Oz is the head of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).
He said the MMR vaccine (for measles, mumps, and rubella) is safe and not lethal.
Oz made these comments on CBS News’s program “Face the Nation.”
His statement contradicts comments made by President Donald Trump about the MMR vaccine.
The MMR vaccine is used in many other countries around the world.
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Bunny Levine, an actress known for roles in TV shows like "Gilmore Girls" and movies like "La La Land," has died at 97. Before acting, she worked as a school librarian for 25 years and later helped many actors through a New York acting group she co-founded.
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Bunny Levine died peacefully at home in Tarzana, California, on August 20, 2024.
She was born on December 22, 1928, in East Orange, New Jersey.
Levine earned master's degrees from New York University and Columbia University.
She worked as a school librarian for 25 years before starting her acting career after retirement.
Levine appeared in TV shows and movies including "Gilmore Girls," "La La Land," "Law & Order," and "Raising Hope."
She co-founded the Actors Connection in New York City in 1991, helping many actors start their careers.
Levine continued acting until June 2024, with recent roles in movies released that year and appearances in 2026 productions.
She is survived by her three children and two grandchildren.
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Luis Manuel Aviles, a handyman with a work permit living in Key West, Florida, was arrested by immigration authorities while his son, Joshua Aviles, was serving on the Navy’s USS Abraham Lincoln during a long deployment. The arrest is part of a broader effort under President Donald Trump’s administration to detain and deport family members of active-duty military personnel, despite some immigration protections for military families.
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Luis Manuel Aviles has lived in the U.S. for 19 years and has a legal work permit.
His son Joshua has been deployed on the USS Abraham Lincoln for over eight months, working long shifts.
The USS Abraham Lincoln has set a U.S. military record for the longest continuous time at sea.
Aviles was arrested by Border Patrol when he took his car to the mechanic in Key West.
The Trump administration is reducing immigration protections and detaining family members of active-duty troops.
At least six family members of military personnel have been deported during this enforcement effort.
Military parole-in-place allows some family members of service members to get legal status without leaving the U.S., but not everyone qualifies.
The Department of Homeland Security said having family in the military does not exempt people from immigration laws.
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First Lady Melania Trump spoke about how her father introduced her to car racing during an interview at the Freedom 250 Grand Prix event. She described her early experiences with race cars and shared her interest in racing.
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Melania Trump is the current First Lady of the United States.
She was interviewed at the Freedom 250 Grand Prix event.
During the interview, she said her father introduced her to racing when she was young.
Her father owned several race cars, including brands like Maserati, Cougar, Mustang, and Mercedes.
Melania Trump expressed an interest in racing that started in her childhood.
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Two police officers, PC Tom Clough and PC Matthew Blades, died in a crash after a car driving the wrong way collided with their vehicle near Middlesbrough. The five people in the other car also died. Families and colleagues have paid tribute to the officers, and funds have been raised to support their families.
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PC Tom Clough (38) and PC Matthew Blades (37) died on the A66 near Middlesbrough after a crash.
A Volkswagen Passat driving the wrong way hit their marked police car.
The Passat’s five occupants, aged 17 to 23, also died in the crash.
PC Blades was a husband and father of two young sons.
PC Clough had served in the military and was known for helping others.
Both officers were involved in community activities, like coaching children’s football teams.
Over £150,000 has been raised online to support the families of the officers.
Fellow police officers laid floral tributes and held moments of silence to honor them.
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Dr. Mehmet Oz, head of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, said the combined measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccine is safe and not deadly. This statement contrasts with President Donald Trump’s recent claim that the combined vaccine could be lethal, as Trump signed an order to split the MMR vaccine into separate shots despite no evidence supporting his claim.
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Dr. Mehmet Oz said on CBS that the MMR vaccine is safe and "not a lethal vaccine."
President Trump suggested the combined MMR shot "could be quite lethal" and wants it split into three separate shots – measles, mumps, and rubella.
Merck, the company making the MMR vaccine, said separate shots would not be available for at least 10 years.
Japan stopped using the combined MMR vaccine in 1993 due to side effects but still gives separate vaccines for measles and rubella.
About 92% of U.S. kindergarteners received the MMR vaccine last school year, below the 95% needed for herd immunity.
The U.S. is facing the highest number of measles cases in over 30 years, with 2,777 confirmed cases in 2023.
Major health groups say the combined MMR vaccine is safe and effective, with no link to autism.
The administration’s order aims to space out vaccines and give them separately when possible.
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Education Secretary Linda McMahon said that artificial intelligence (AI) can help students in kindergarten through 12th grade if teachers and schools use it the right way. She talked about this during an interview and mentioned visiting a private school in Texas where students use chatbots.
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Linda McMahon is the U.S. Secretary of Education.
She said AI can be a useful tool for K-12 students.
Proper use by schools and teachers is important for AI to help.
McMahon visited Alpha School in Austin, Texas.
At this school, students interact with AI chatbots.
The comments were made during a CNN interview on “State of the Union.”
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House Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries and President Donald Trump’s adviser Jared Kushner met privately in New York. They discussed topics like housing, immigration, and the rising costs of living as Democrats aim to take control of the House in the November elections.
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Jared Kushner is President Donald Trump’s son-in-law and outside adviser.
Hakeem Jeffries leads House Democrats and may become House speaker if Democrats win the majority.
The private meeting took place recently in New York.
They talked about important issues like housing, immigration, and inflation-related costs.
Democrats blame Republicans and President Trump for not controlling inflation.
Kushner suggested Jeffries meet with White House chief of staff Susie Wiles next.
The talks show the White House wants to work with Democrats if they gain House control.
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Jared Kushner, an adviser and son-in-law of President Donald Trump, met privately with House Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries in New York. The meeting focused on key issues like housing, immigration, and inflation as Democrats aim to take control of the House in the upcoming midterm elections.
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Jared Kushner met with Hakeem Jeffries, the House Democratic leader, in New York recently.
Topics discussed included housing, immigration, and the high cost of living.
The meeting suggests the White House wants to find ways to work with Democrats if they win the House majority in November.
Inflation and economic struggles are ongoing issues blamed by Democrats on the current Republican-led administration.
Jeffries is expected to become House speaker if Democrats regain control.
Jeffries called on Republicans to drop what he described as a "my-way-or-the-highway" approach.
House Speaker Mike Johnson, an ally of President Trump, downplayed Kushner’s role in the White House.
The White House and Kushner did not provide comments about the meeting.
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Scott Jennings said he is unsure about reports that he might become the next White House press secretary after Karoline Leavitt. He spoke briefly on CNN and did not confirm or deny any plans.
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Scott Jennings is mentioned as a possible replacement for White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt.
Jennings spoke on CNN’s “State of the Union” program on Sunday.
He said, “I don’t know what’s going to happen” regarding the press secretary job.
Jennings described Karoline Leavitt as “one of the…” but did not finish the thought on air.
He did not provide any detailed comments about the rumors.
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Dr. Mehmet Oz, head of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, said the MMR vaccine (measles, mumps, rubella) is not deadly, countering President Donald Trump's recent claim that combined MMR shots could be "lethal." Dr. Oz emphasized that parents should have the choice to follow their doctors' vaccine recommendations but also have the right to ask questions and make decisions about their children’s vaccinations.
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Dr. Mehmet Oz stated the MMR vaccine is safe and not lethal.
President Trump signed an executive order suggesting MMR should be given as three separate shots.
Trump claimed without proof that combined MMR shots might be "lethal," while separate shots are "very effective."
The combined MMR vaccine is standard in the U.S.; separate shots are not currently sold here.
Dr. Oz supports parents having the ability to question and choose vaccines for their children.
Some states have not clarified vaccine choice options for parents, which Dr. Oz said creates difficulties.
The CDC reported 92.4% of U.S. kindergarteners were vaccinated for measles in 2025-2026, below the 95% level needed for herd immunity.
The Trump administration encourages vaccination despite recent claims and concerns about vaccine mandates.
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Former Vice President Mike Pence said on CNN that the U.S. using weapons in a conflict with Iran is not reducing the supply of weapons available to Ukraine in its fight against Russia. Pence added that he believes Ukrainians do not think this is a problem either.
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Mike Pence spoke on CNN’s “State of the Union” program.
He denied that U.S. weapon use in a potential Iran conflict affects Ukraine’s access to arms.
Ukraine is currently fighting against Russia.
There is concern about U.S. military stockpiles being reduced due to conflicts.
Pence expressed confidence that Ukrainians do not see weapon supply as an issue.
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