President Donald Trump appeared on Michael Cohen's radio show for a recorded episode. This meeting happened after a long and public disagreement between the two men.
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President Trump was a guest on Michael Cohen's radio show.
The recording took place after a very public and intense argument between them.
Michael Cohen is known as President Trump's former fixer, meaning he worked closely with Trump on legal and personal matters.
The reunion was covered by CBS News reporter Aaron Navarro.
The event was described as a significant moment given their past conflict.
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A federal appeals court paused a previous ruling that would have allowed thousands of college athletes who finished their eligibility last season to play an extra year. The court will review the case further before deciding if these players can return to their former teams next season.
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The case involves athletes who graduated high school in 2022 and whose college eligibility ended last season.
These athletes were not included in the NCAA’s new rule giving most players five years of eligibility starting next season.
A district court had previously ruled in favor of these players, allowing them to come back for another year.
The 10th Circuit Court of Appeals issued a 2-1 ruling to temporarily stop that decision.
The appeals court wants to review the case fully before allowing these players to return.
The NCAA argues that allowing these players back would be unfair to current athletes and schools that planned their rosters under the existing rules.
The lawsuit centers on whether these athletes should have the same extra year of eligibility and related benefits, like education and NIL (name, image, likeness) compensation.
Football season is starting soon, and this decision delays final eligibility changes for those players.
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A Texas court has reduced the $50 million judgment against Alex Jones to $1.5 million for falsely claiming the 2012 school shooting was a hoax. This decision does not affect a separate $1.4 billion judgment against him in Connecticut for similar claims.
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Alex Jones founded Infowars and falsely said the 2012 Sandy Hook school shooting was a hoax.
A Texas appeals court lowered the damages from $50 million to $1.5 million.
The court ruled the Sandy Hook parents did not prove harassment caused by Jones surpassed Texas's $750,000 damage limit.
The reduction is a legal win for Jones, but the bigger $1.4 billion judgment in Connecticut remains in place.
The lawsuit was brought by parents Neil Heslin and Scarlett Lewis, whose son Jesse Lewis was killed in the 2012 shooting.
The 2022 verdict was the first time Jones was held financially responsible for spreading false claims about the event.
Jones and his company, Free Speech Systems, have declared bankruptcy.
Legal issues related to the bankruptcy are still ongoing.
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Leaked audio reveals US Vice-President JD Vance mocking Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney for trying to be tougher than President Trump in a trade dispute. The US threatened high tariffs on Canadian goods, including alcohol, but paused the plan while negotiations continue.
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JD Vance made critical remarks about Canada and Mark Carney at a private fundraiser.
Vance said Carney tries to "out-tough" President Trump but Canada gave in on many issues.
The US threatened to impose 50% tariffs on Canadian goods starting August 19, but then paused for three days.
The tariffs were a response to Canada banning US alcohol sales in most provinces and territories.
US alcohol producers say their sales dropped about 81% because of the Canadian boycott.
Canadian leaders confirmed Carney asked provinces to allow US alcohol sales again to ease tensions.
Some Canadian officials encouraged citizens to keep boycotting US products despite this request.
The situation is part of ongoing trade negotiations between the US and Canada under President Trump.
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A mother named Haley Ashcom shared her experience with postpartum psychosis, a rare but serious mental illness that affects some women after childbirth. After struggling with severe symptoms and violent voices, she was diagnosed and treated, which helped her recover and have more children without the illness returning.
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Postpartum psychosis is a rare condition affecting about 1 to 2 in 1,000 women after giving birth.
It causes a loss of connection to reality, including false beliefs often related to the baby.
Symptoms can include violent voices and thoughts of self-harm or harming the baby.
Haley Ashcom was first diagnosed with postpartum depression and treated with Zoloft, but her symptoms worsened.
She was eventually diagnosed with postpartum psychosis after checking into a psychiatric hospital.
Postpartum psychosis is more likely in people with prior mental health issues but can happen to anyone after childbirth.
The condition is dangerous if untreated and may be underdiagnosed, according to experts.
The trial of Lindsay Clancy, who was charged with killing her children while suffering from postpartum psychosis, has increased public awareness of the illness.
Haley Ashcom says seeking help is crucial and encourages others experiencing postpartum mental illness to reach out for support.
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Bulldozers have started clearing land in Arizona’s Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument to build a second border wall alongside an existing 30-foot barrier. The construction is part of President Donald Trump’s expanded border security plan that includes walls, roads, cameras, and lighting along the U.S.-Mexico border.
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Construction is underway for a second border wall in the Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument in Arizona.
The new wall will be built about 100 feet north of the existing 30-foot steel barrier.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection calls this a "Smart Wall" system combining barriers, patrol roads, cameras, and lighting.
About 381 miles of secondary border wall are being built nationwide, including 42 miles in Arizona’s Tucson Sector.
The Department of Homeland Security waived legal rules in November 2025 to speed up border wall work in Arizona.
Environmental groups warn the construction harms protected desert habitat and Indigenous cultural sites, including Quitobaquito Springs.
The National Park Service has closed roads in the area for safety because of large-scale construction.
A federal judge recently allowed border wall work to continue on the Tohono O’odham Nation despite Indigenous opposition.
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A New South Wales supreme court judge ruled that anti-Israel graffiti vandalism by a Sydney man was political speech and not antisemitic. The court rejected the government’s request for a terrorism supervision order for the man, Mohommed Farhat, citing his limited risk of terrorism and mishandling of case evidence by police.
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Mohommed Farhat vandalized cars with anti-Israel slogans and set a vehicle on fire in late 2024.
The NSW government wanted a one-year terrorism supervision order after Farhat’s prison release.
Justice Desmond Fagan found Farhat’s actions were political comment, not antisemitic.
Police had intelligence showing Farhat was paid to write slogans and not ideologically motivated.
This intelligence was not shared with prosecutors or courts, affecting case decisions.
Farhat remains in prison beyond his expected parole date due to court decisions.
The Attorney General of NSW is seeking advice about appealing the ruling.
A NSW lawmaker requested an investigation into police conduct on the case.
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David Elliott, a former New South Wales (NSW) MP and minister, revealed at an Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) hearing that illegal branch stacking and secret donations by property developers hurt his political career. He detailed harassment and false rumors linked to developer Jean Nassif, who opposed Elliott’s stance on limiting housing developments due to lack of infrastructure.
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David Elliott, a former NSW MP and minister, left politics after his electoral seat was abolished.
Branch stacking—manipulating party membership for political advantage—occurred in his area and blocked his chances to remain in politics.
ICAC is investigating illegal donations from property developers funding branch stacking, which violates NSW laws.
Elliott is a witness in the ICAC investigation, not a suspect.
Developer Jean Nassif, now a fugitive in Lebanon, allegedly spread rumors and had Elliott followed by private investigators.
Elliott opposed large housing developments in the Hills due to insufficient infrastructure, creating conflict with developers like Nassif.
Threats were made against Elliott’s chief of staff through a church community linked to the developers.
Buildings developed by Nassif’s company faced orders to fix construction problems from government authorities.
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Grindr CEO George Arison and Senator John Hickenlooper urged changes in federal and state laws to help more Americans access fertility treatments and build families. They want these services to be easier to get and less expensive.
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George Arison is the CEO of Grindr.
John Hickenlooper is a U.S. Senator.
Both support reforms to fertility care.
They want changes at federal and state levels.
The goal is to make family formation more accessible.
They want fertility care to be more affordable.
The focus is on helping all Americans.
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The U.S. government declared a drought disaster in the U.S. Virgin Islands due to ongoing dry conditions. This declaration allows farmers to apply for federal emergency loans to help them cope with the drought. Neighboring Puerto Rico is also experiencing drought and has started water rationing in some areas.
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The U.S. Virgin Islands are experiencing an extreme drought on St. Thomas, St. John, and St. Croix.
The federal drought disaster declaration helps farmers access emergency loans.
U.S. Virgin Islands Governor Albert Bryan Jr. requested the disaster declaration earlier in June 2024.
The drought affects food security and the local economy in the Virgin Islands.
Puerto Rico is also facing drought, with water rationing in seven cities including San Juan.
Over 33% of Puerto Rico is under extreme drought and about 30% under severe drought.
Experts link the dry conditions to a strong El Niño weather pattern.
The strong El Niño has also caused a weaker Atlantic hurricane season this year.
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Tornadoes hit parts of New York and Delaware, causing heavy rain, strong winds, and power outages. Police reported no serious injuries in Atlantic Beach, New York.
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Tornadoes struck Atlantic Beach in Long Island, New York, and areas in Delaware.
These storms brought heavy rain and strong winds.
Power was knocked out in parts of Delaware's capital city.
Police confirmed there were no serious injuries in Atlantic Beach.
The events are part of severe weather affecting the Northeast region of the United States.
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President Donald Trump is traveling to South Carolina to support Sen. Darline Graham in a Republican runoff election next week. The runoff will decide who will be the Republican candidate for the U.S. Senate seat held by the late Sen. Lindsey Graham.
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President Trump is campaigning for Sen. Darline Graham in South Carolina.
Darline Graham is seeking to replace her brother, the late Sen. Lindsey Graham.
The Republican runoff between Darline Graham and Rep. Ralph Norman is next Tuesday.
The winner of the runoff will be the Republican nominee for the Senate seat in the November election.
The rally in Myrtle Beach is a rare campaign event for President Trump this year.
Trump’s visit shows he cares about the outcome of this runoff.
Sen. Darline Graham avoided directly answering a national security question in a recent debate.
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U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) sent its first group of over 160 Haitians back to Haiti after ending special deportation protections for many Haitians earlier this year. The flight landed in Cap-Haïtien, a city in northern Haiti.
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ICE started deporting Haitians after the U.S. government ended temporary protections for them.
More than 160 people were on the first deportation flight.
The flight arrived in Cap-Haïtien, a city in northern Haiti.
The special protections had previously allowed many Haitians to stay in the U.S. without fear of deportation.
The Trump administration ended these protections earlier this year.
Deportations of Haitians had been paused or limited before this flight.
The news was reported by The Associated Press.
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Agostino Abbatiello, a Penn State student, was arrested for leading a drug ring involving cocaine. The group included current and former students connected to local fraternities who distributed cocaine across the region.
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Agostino Abbatiello, 24, is charged with running a cocaine trafficking ring at Penn State.
The alleged ring involved 13 current and former students, many in fraternities like Sigma Chi and Delta Upsilon.
Members forced some fraternity recruits to help process and package cocaine.
The group used social media apps like Snapchat and money transfer app Venmo, which helped police track them.
Abbatiello sourced cocaine from a Pennsylvania supplier and later found a larger supplier in New York.
Police found drugs and a weapon when raiding a fraternity house linked to the ring.
Pennsylvania Attorney General called it an "upper-level trafficking organization" in the area.
Penn State University condemned the illegal activity and pledged cooperation with law enforcement.
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At least 41 people in Minnesota and Wisconsin have gotten sick from Salmonella and E. coli bacteria linked to eating alfalfa sprouts from a company called Everything Sprouts. Health officials advise people not to eat these sprouts and to throw them away.
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Minnesota has reported 23 cases; Wisconsin has reported 18 cases of illness.
Three people have been hospitalized due to the infections.
The sprouts involved are alfalfa sprouts produced by Everything Sprouts, a Minnesota-based company.
These sprouts were sold under the brands Calco and Everything Sprouts in grocery stores and restaurants.
Health officials are working with federal agencies like the CDC and FDA to investigate the outbreak.
The FDA previously found serious cleanliness problems at Everything Sprouts’ facility, including water leaks and dirty equipment.
The outbreak seems to be limited to Minnesota and Wisconsin for now.
People are warned to check if their sprouts come from these brands and avoid eating them.
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President Donald Trump appeared on a podcast hosted by Michael Cohen, his former lawyer, after the two had a well-known public disagreement. This meeting on the podcast happened several years after their conflict became public in court.
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President Trump and Michael Cohen had a big public falling out years ago.
Michael Cohen was President Trump's lawyer and fixer.
They appeared together on a podcast recently.
The podcast episode was recorded after their public feud.
CBS News reported on the event.
The meeting marks a notable moment since their previous conflict.
The podcast is available to listen to through the CBS News app and other platforms.
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President Donald Trump said the U.S. will pause the higher taxes on ground beef imports for 90 days. This pause aims to make ground beef cheaper for American shoppers by allowing up to 300,000 metric tons of ground beef to be imported without extra fees.
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President Trump announced a 90-day pause on increased tariffs for ground beef imports.
The pause allows up to 300,000 metric tons of ground beef to enter the U.S. without an extra tax called an “out-of-quota tariff.”
This move is meant to reduce the price of ground beef for consumers in the U.S.
The announcement was made on President Trump’s social media platform, Truth Social.
Tariffs are taxes placed on imported goods to protect local businesses or raise government revenue.
The temporary suspension suggests the government is responding to concerns about food prices.
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President Andy Burnham is sending over 100 government officials to support regional mayors across England. This move aims to help local leaders plan and promote economic growth with more direct support from the national government.
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More than 100 Whitehall officials will be temporarily assigned to assist regional mayors’ teams.
The support includes a pilot program in 18 mayoral areas, with 5 to 10 officials per authority.
The officials will be on secondment, meaning they work outside their usual jobs for less than a year.
Burnham’s office, called No 10 North, is coordinating this effort to connect local and national plans.
The move is described as a power shift from central government (Whitehall) to local leaders.
New training programs for civil servants and local officials will expand in Yorkshire and Humber.
High-ranking government ministers and mayors from across England joined the planning meeting.
The government wants growth to be a shared goal among all departments and levels of government.
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President Donald Trump has allowed 300,000 tons of foreign beef imports beyond current limits for 90 days, aiming to lower beef prices by 25%. However, experts note that lowering beef costs alone may not reduce overall living expenses, as inflation affects many parts of household budgets.
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President Trump opened the market to 300,000 tons of foreign beef imports outside existing limits for 90 days.
Trump promises the imported beef will be sold at 25% below current prices.
The cost of ground beef rose 21% from December 2024 to now, increasing from $5.86 to $7.12 per pound.
Prices of other burger ingredients also changed: bread rose 3.4%, lettuce 6.5%, tomatoes 3.3%, onions 3.1%, cheese dropped 3.7%, and bacon rose 1.7%.
Average hourly wages increased by 5.4% during the same time.
Inflation affects many items beyond beef, including energy, housing, gas, debt, and health insurance.
Lower beef prices alone may not reduce the overall cost of living felt by voters.
The move comes ahead of midterm elections where inflation is a key issue.
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The U.S. Army is planning to disband a battalion that focuses on studying drone warfare. Experts believe that internal office politics could be a reason behind this decision.
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The battalion was created to research and analyze drone warfare techniques.
The Army has decided to shut down this specialized drone unit.
Office politics, meaning internal disagreements or conflicts among leaders, may have influenced the decision.
The unit played a role in understanding how drones can be used in military operations.
Details about the exact reasons and future plans for drone research are still unclear.
The news was reported and discussed on CBS News.
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