President Donald Trump and his former lawyer Michael Cohen, who had been in conflict for years, put aside their differences to record a surprise radio interview. This unexpected meeting marks a new moment in their relationship after a history of public disputes.
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President Trump and Michael Cohen have had a difficult, often hostile relationship.
Michael Cohen was once President Trump’s personal lawyer (sometimes called a "fixer").
They recently recorded a radio interview together, surprising many people.
The interview shows they temporarily set aside their past disagreements.
The discussion was featured by CBS News.
This radio interview had not been announced beforehand.
Their previous conflicts were public and widely covered in the media.
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The US Navy had planned to name a new aircraft carrier USS Doris Miller to honor a Black war hero from World War II. Reports now suggest the Navy may rename the ship after President Donald Trump, which has caused criticism.
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The aircraft carrier was originally named USS Doris Miller to honor a Black sailor who showed heroism at Pearl Harbor.
Doris Miller was a cook who defended his ship against Japanese bombers in 1941 without formal weapons training.
Miller died in 1943 when his ship was torpedoed, and he was awarded the Navy Cross for bravery.
Miller’s family has asked for his award to be upgraded to the Medal of Honor.
No US Navy aircraft carrier has ever been named after a sitting president before.
Reports say the Navy is considering renaming the carrier after President Donald Trump.
Critics, including Senator Mark Kelly, oppose renaming the ship because of Miller’s heroism and past comments by Trump about servicemembers.
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A chaplain who prayed with Lindsay Clancy testified during her murder trial. The lawyer involved in the case described the chaplain’s testimony as very important.
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Lindsay Clancy is currently on trial for murder.
A chaplain testified after praying with Lindsay Clancy.
The chaplain’s testimony provided key information in the trial.
Lawyer Mark Eiglarsh commented on the significance of the chaplain’s statement.
The trial is being covered by CBS News.
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New federal laws are trying to fix a loophole in the 2018 farm bill about hemp products that cause intoxication. The article says states need to keep control over how these products are managed to avoid political problems.
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The 2018 farm bill included a loophole related to hemp products that can intoxicate people.
New federal legislation aims to address and fix this loophole.
Hemp products that cause intoxication are becoming more common in the market.
States currently regulate hemp product sales and use their authority to control them.
The article suggests that states should continue to regulate hemp to prevent political conflicts.
Federal and state laws together shape how hemp products are sold and used.
The discussion involves balancing federal fixes with state-level regulation power.
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President Donald Trump announced a temporary pause on higher tariffs for up to 300,000 metric tons of ground beef imports over the next 90 days. This move aims to lower beef prices for American consumers, which have been rising due to smaller cattle herds and drought conditions.
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President Trump will allow 300,000 metric tons of ground beef imports without extra tariffs for 90 days.
The pause on tariffs applies when imports go beyond a set quota defined by the World Trade Organization.
Imported beef must be sold at least 25% cheaper than current U.S. market prices.
Ground beef prices in July averaged $6.89 per pound, a 57% increase from five years ago.
Beef prices have risen due to smaller U.S. cattle herds and strong consumer demand.
Drought in the U.S. has reduced pasture land, raising feed costs and forcing some ranchers to reduce their herds.
The tariff waiver is intended to help reduce prices while allowing U.S. cattle herds to recover.
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California lawmakers are considering a bill that would increase property tax breaks for disabled veterans with severe service-related disabilities. The bill offers veterans exemptions on a portion of their home's taxable value, with larger benefits for those with lower incomes, to help reduce housing costs.
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Senate Bill 296 aims to expand property tax relief for disabled veterans in California.
Veterans with severe service-connected disabilities could get an exemption on 50% of the first $1 million of their home's taxable value.
Veterans with household income below $83,474 could get a 100% exemption on the first $1 million.
Both the income limit and $1 million exemption cap would be adjusted yearly for inflation.
Current property tax exemptions for disabled veterans are much smaller, shielding less than $280,000 of home value for low-income households.
The bill passed the California Assembly 78-0 and the Senate previously 38-0; it now awaits approval from the Senate for amendments before going to Governor Newsom.
SB 296 is designed to help reduce veteran homelessness by lowering housing costs for severely disabled veterans.
The bill would reduce local government property tax revenues, and California would not reimburse those losses.
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The National Weather Service confirmed a tornado hit Atlantic Beach, Long Island, on Thursday evening, causing significant damage but no serious injuries. Nassau County declared a state of emergency after storms and flooding affected the area.
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A tornado touched down near the Sun and Surf Beach Club in Atlantic Beach at about 7:11 p.m. on August 20, 2026.
This was the first confirmed tornado in Nassau County since 2021.
Damage included destroyed beach club cabanas and floodwaters trapping vehicles.
Only one minor injury, a club employee with a head injury, was reported.
The Inwood Fire Department confirmed no one was trapped or needed rescue from cabanas.
The beach clubs, including Sun and Surf and Silver Point, will be closed temporarily.
A tornado warning was issued for parts of Nassau County from around 6:45 to 7 p.m. on Thursday.
County Executive Bruce Blakeman spoke about the damage and said no serious injuries occurred.
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President Donald Trump and Michael Cohen recorded a podcast together after having a long public disagreement. Michael Cohen, who once worked closely with President Trump and served time in prison related to that work, appeared friendly during the podcast recording.
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President Donald Trump appeared on a podcast hosted by Michael Cohen.
Michael Cohen was formerly President Trump’s fixer, meaning he handled sensitive matters for him.
Cohen served prison time connected to his work with President Trump.
The two men had a public split that lasted for years.
During the podcast recording, they appeared friendly with each other.
The podcast recording was reported by CBS News.
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President Donald Trump has made several strong requests regarding the U.S. Navy. He wants the Navy to return to using steam power, declared the Strait of Hormuz should be U.S. territory, and asked for new aircraft carriers to have a different design.
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President Trump wants the Navy to go back to using steam technology.
He declared the Strait of Hormuz to be U.S. territory.
He demanded that new aircraft carriers be redesigned.
The focus is on changing military technology and territorial claims linked to the Navy.
The Strait of Hormuz is an important waterway for global shipping.
Aircraft carriers are warships that carry planes and help control the seas.
The Navy currently uses more modern propulsion methods than steam.
These actions involve U.S. military policy and international maritime areas.
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President Donald Trump plans to campaign in South Carolina to support Republican Senator Darline Graham before a special GOP primary runoff election. Senator Graham, new to politics, replaced her late brother Lindsey Graham and is competing against Representative Ralph Norman.
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President Trump will campaign in South Carolina on Friday.
The goal is to support Republican Senator Darline Graham in the upcoming runoff.
The runoff election will be held on Tuesday.
Darline Graham is a political newcomer.
She took over the Senate seat after her brother, Lindsey Graham, passed away.
Darline Graham is running against Representative Ralph Norman.
The race is a special GOP primary runoff.
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Three people have admitted to being involved in an arson attack at the offices of Volant Media, which owns the Persian news channel Iran International, in northwest London. The fire started when an ignited container was thrown at the site in April 2026, but no one was hurt.
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The attack happened on April 15, 2026, at Volant Media's offices in Park Royal, London.
An ignited container was thrown towards the building, causing a fire.
Nathan Dunn, 19, pleaded guilty to reckless arson, which means he admits to starting a fire that could have endangered lives.
A 17-year-old boy denied reckless arson but admitted to a lesser charge of arson; his trial is scheduled for February 1, 2027.
Oisin McGuinness, 21, pleaded guilty to arson, dangerous driving, and possession of cocaine.
No injuries occurred because the fire went out quickly after landing in a car park.
McGuinness and Dunn are being held in custody, while the 17-year-old is in local authority care for legal reasons.
The case is being handled at the Old Bailey court in London.
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Lindsay Clancy is on trial in Massachusetts for the murder of her three young children. A forensic psychiatrist who testified in a similar case in Texas is expected to speak for Clancy’s defense, which argues she suffered from postpartum psychosis and was not responsible for her actions.
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Lindsay Clancy faces first-degree murder charges for killing her three children in January 2023.
The trial is taking place in Plymouth Superior Court, Massachusetts.
Dr. Phillip Resnick, a forensic psychiatrist from the Andrea Yates case, will testify for the defense via Zoom.
Andrea Yates was found not guilty by reason of insanity after killing her five children in Texas.
The defense claims Clancy suffered from postpartum psychosis and was overmedicated.
The prosecution claims Clancy planned the murders and faked a suicide attempt.
If convicted, Clancy faces life in prison without parole; if found not responsible due to mental illness, she would be sent to a psychiatric hospital.
Closing arguments are expected soon, possibly as early as Monday.
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Five activists who vandalized a Barclays bank branch in Burnley to protest the bank’s ties to an Israeli weapons company were found guilty of causing significant damage but will not be sentenced as terrorists. The judge decided not to treat their actions as terrorism despite initially considering a possible connection during the trial.
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The five activists are Brendon O’Hagan (28), Amanda Kelly (31), Hmeera Atiqnisar (31), Mohammed Malik (28), and Alma Yaniv (70).
They damaged a Barclays bank branch in Burnley by breaking windows and throwing red paint, causing over £200,000 in damage.
Their protest was against Barclays holding shares in Elbit Systems, an Israeli weapons company.
The group did not know their case might be treated as terrorism until after being found guilty.
The jury was also unaware that the case might have a terrorism element.
After the guilty verdict, the judge considered if there was any terrorist connection based on new information.
Barclays later sold all of its shares in Elbit Systems.
Barclays stated they held the shares only for client transactions and were not investors or shareholders in the arms company.
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An Alabama jury awarded $9.25 million to Kai Spears, a former University of Alabama basketball player, after finding that the New York Times wrongly reported he was involved in a fatal shooting. The Times admitted its error but plans to consider legal options following the verdict.
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Kai Spears sued the New York Times in 2023 for defamation over a false report linking him to a 2023 fatal shooting.
The Times said a source, speaking anonymously, told them Spears was a passenger in the car involved in the shooting.
The Times later corrected the story and apologized for the mistake.
The jury reached its decision after a nine-day trial and awarded Spears $9.25 million.
Spears said the false report caused him emotional distress and wrongly connected him to a murder.
The person actually involved in the car was a team manager, who was not charged.
The New York Times said it was an honest mistake and plans to review legal options.
Spears has also played basketball for Marshall and West Liberty after transferring from Alabama.
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A charter plane crashed near a military radar site in western Alaska, killing all eight people on board. The crash happened near Cape Newenham Long Range Radar Site airport, and the plane was carrying both pilots and passengers, including two US Army Corps of Engineers employees.
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The crash occurred near Cape Newenham Long Range Radar Site airport, about 450 miles west of Anchorage, Alaska.
All eight people on board, including two pilots and six passengers, died in the crash.
The plane was a twin-engine Cessna 441 that took off from Anchorage’s international airport headed to Cape Newenham.
The aircraft was described as a “civilian-contracted” plane carrying workers on a mission related to the military radar site.
Two of the people killed worked for the US Army Corps of Engineers, which chartered the flight.
The site is part of a network that monitors Alaska’s airspace and is managed by the Pacific Air Forces Regional Support Center.
Officials are providing support to the victims’ families and conducting search and recovery efforts.
Alaska Senator Lisa Murkowski expressed condolences and appreciation for the emergency responders.
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A UK court ruled that the Home Office must consider new guidance before deporting young male trafficking victims back to Albania, as they remain at risk of harm. The court found that despite Albania's efforts, corruption and lack of support for trafficking victims persist, making deportation unsafe.
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Thousands of young Albanian males in the UK are identified as potential victims of trafficking.
Many have been deported to Albania, which the Home Office says is a safe place for them to return.
A court case involved a 21-year-old Albanian male trafficked into cannabis farming in the UK, who was recognized as a victim but denied asylum.
A tribunal ruled he faces a "real risk" if returned to Albania due to ongoing threats from traffickers.
The court issued new guidance requiring the Home Office to carefully assess risks before deporting male trafficking victims to Albania.
Albania has problems with corruption and lacks shelters for adult male trafficking victims.
Albanian criminal gangs use violence and threats, including sharing abuse videos, to control trafficking victims.
The Home Office is considering whether to appeal the ruling.
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Authorities in the UK are warning young children, pregnant women, older adults, and people with health issues to avoid eating undercooked or runny eggs at restaurants because of a salmonella outbreak. The outbreak has caused hundreds of illnesses and one death, and it is linked to imported eggs or dishes made with them.
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Vulnerable groups advised to avoid runny or undercooked eggs when eating out.
Salmonella outbreak declared a national emergency in the UK after one death and many illnesses.
Over 200 cases in the UK, mostly in England, are linked to the outbreak.
Imported eggs or dishes containing them are believed to be the source.
British eggs are considered safe because local chickens are vaccinated against salmonella.
Salmonella bacteria can cause stomach pain, diarrhea, vomiting, and fever.
People with weak immune systems, babies, and older adults are at higher risk of severe illness.
Anyone worried about symptoms should contact a doctor or medical service quickly.
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Nineteen migrant bodies, including children, were found along the Arizona-Mexico border last month, marking the highest monthly death toll there in 2024. These deaths reflect harsh conditions faced by migrants and policies that limit legal entry to the U.S., leading many to take dangerous routes through the desert.
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19 migrant remains, including children, were recovered along the Arizona border last month.
This is the highest number of migrant deaths in one month in the area for 2024.
A total of 73 remains have been found so far this year, 14 more than the same time last year.
Causes of death include dehydration, exposure, hypothermia, and accidents like blunt force trauma.
Experts say many deaths go undiscovered due to the desert’s harsh conditions and scavengers.
Migrants continue risky journeys despite extreme heat and fear of arrest by U.S. immigration authorities (ICE).
U.S. policies have made legal border crossings harder, pushing people to travel through dangerous areas.
Humanitarian groups help migrants by providing rescue services and tracking deaths along the border.
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Norah O'Donnell talked about how she would like people to remember and honor her after she dies. She encouraged others to think about how they want their own lives to be celebrated in the future.
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Norah O'Donnell spoke publicly about her wishes for how she wants to be honored after death.
She shared these thoughts during an interview with Kate Doerge.
O'Donnell suggested that thinking about how to be remembered is important for everyone.
The interview was featured on CBS News.
The topic was briefly discussed as part of a personal reflection by O'Donnell.
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Recent polls have shown inaccurate results, causing people to question their reliability. The article suggests that voters should research information on their own before making decisions.
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Many polls have failed to predict accurate outcomes recently.
These mistakes have led to doubts about poll reliability.
Polls are surveys that try to measure public opinion.
Poll results can vary based on methods and samples used.
Voters are encouraged to look beyond polls.
Doing personal research helps voters make better choices.
Relying only on polls can be misleading.
It is important to check multiple sources for information.
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