Three 17-year-old boys were charged after a 17-year-old girl was allegedly raped at a home in southwest Sydney. Police arrested the boys, searched multiple homes, and seized electronic devices as part of their investigation.
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The incident involved a 17-year-old girl and three 17-year-old boys.
The alleged attack happened at a home in Sydney’s southwest on Saturday.
Police arrested the three boys on Wednesday.
Several homes in the Macarthur area were searched by police.
Electronic devices were seized during the searches.
One boy faces 11 charges, including six counts of aggravated sexual assault and three counts of rape.
Another boy faces six charges, including sexual assault, rape, and common assault.
The third boy faces two counts of aggravated sexual assault.
All three boys were kept in custody and scheduled to appear in children’s court.
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The United States national debt has passed $40 trillion for the first time, doubling since President Donald Trump’s first term began in 2017. Both President Trump and President Joe Biden have contributed to the increase, especially due to pandemic spending and other government programs.
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US national debt crossed $40 trillion, about $117,000 per person.
Debt was $19.95 trillion in January 2017 when President Trump first took office.
About one-third of the debt growth happened during the two years after the COVID-19 pandemic began.
Debt grew by $11.6 trillion across President Trump’s two terms and $8.4 trillion during President Biden’s term.
Spending increases included pandemic relief, infrastructure, and clean energy investments.
The government spends more money than it collects in revenue, especially on mandatory programs like Social Security and Medicare.
Interest on the debt cost $1.1 trillion, and it rises as debt and interest rates increase.
President Trump’s second-term plan, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, could add $4.7 trillion more to the debt.
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The Department of Justice (DOJ) wants to dismiss the vandalism case against former Olympian David Hearn without prejudice, meaning they could charge him again later. A judge dismissed the case earlier this month but has not yet decided if the dismissal should be final. Hearn’s lawyers want the case dismissed fully and want to see government evidence that may show the damage was accidental.
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David Hearn, a former U.S. Olympic canoeist, was charged with damaging the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool.
Prosecutors asked to drop the case without prejudice, allowing potential future charges.
A judge dismissed the case earlier in August but has not ruled if the dismissal is permanent.
The DOJ said new evidence suggests the damage was caused by a contractor’s error, not vandalism.
Hearn’s defense team asked the court to make the DOJ share all evidence to review.
Defense lawyers argue that political comments from President Donald Trump about the case could cause ongoing legal problems for Hearn.
Prosecutors said that if the case is reopened, the grand jury will protect Hearn’s rights.
This case involves questions about fair legal process, speedy trial rights, and double jeopardy (being tried twice for the same crime).
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Two cyclists from Milligan University were killed and seven others injured when a car hit them during a training ride in Tennessee. A 69-year-old driver was arrested and faces charges related to the crash, which is still under investigation.
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The crash happened in Hampton, Tennessee, about 11 miles from Milligan University’s campus.
Eleven cyclists were riding together when a car struck them on Highway 19.
Two Milligan University sophomores, Haylan Engdahl and Brayden Rogers, died in the accident.
Seven cyclists were injured; four are in critical condition, two are stable, and one has been released from the hospital.
The driver, a 69-year-old man from North Carolina, was arrested and charged with reckless vehicular homicide and aggravated assault.
Milligan University is a private Christian school with around 1,200 students.
The university’s cycling team won a national team time trial championship earlier this year.
The speed limit on the highway where the crash occurred is 50 miles per hour.
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California is the first U.S. state to require replacement tires to meet energy efficiency standards. These rules aim to reduce pollution and save drivers money on fuel, starting in 2029, but some tire companies and conservative groups oppose the regulations, citing higher costs.
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California’s new rules require replacement tires to be as energy efficient as those sold on new cars.
The regulations will begin in 2029 and have a second phase with stricter standards set for 2033.
The California Energy Commission estimates the standards will save drivers about $1 billion a year on fuel and electricity.
The rules are expected to cut carbon dioxide emissions by 2 million metric tons yearly, equal to removing about 400,000 gasoline cars from roads.
Some tire makers like Michelin support the rules, calling them safe and achievable.
Other companies, including Goodyear and Yokohama, oppose the rules, saying tire prices will rise and question the cost savings for drivers.
Critics worry about enforcement challenges and the possibility of unsafe, cheaper tires entering the market from abroad.
Conservative media outlets call the regulations an excessive government takeover and warn of negative impacts on prices.
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Pennsylvania Republican Stacy Garrity, who is running for governor, wants to stop building new data centers for now. This comes while President Donald Trump supports building more data centers.
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Stacy Garrity is a Republican candidate for Pennsylvania governor.
She wants to pause or stop the construction of data centers in the state.
Data centers are facilities that store and manage large amounts of digital information.
President Donald Trump supports building more data centers.
Garrity shared her views during an interview on CBS News program "The Takeout."
The discussion focused on why she believes construction should slow down.
Data centers can use a lot of electricity and resources.
The debate reflects different views on managing development and energy use in Pennsylvania.
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Police in Massachusetts are searching for Karen Solomon after her husband, a police officer, was found dead at their home. Authorities say she may have a weapon and consider her dangerous.
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The police officer was found dead at his home in Massachusetts.
His wife, Karen Solomon, is missing and being searched for by police.
Authorities believe Karen Solomon may be armed.
Police have labeled her as dangerous.
The situation is being actively investigated by local law enforcement.
No further details about the circumstances of the death have been released.
The case is receiving media attention from outlets like CBS News.
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Over 70 million people in the southern United States are experiencing very hot weather. Some places have temperatures higher than 100 degrees Fahrenheit.
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More than 70 million Americans in the southern U.S. are affected by extreme heat.
Temperatures in some areas have risen above 100 degrees Fahrenheit.
The heat wave is impacting a large portion of the southern region.
High temperatures can pose health risks like heat exhaustion.
Weather experts are monitoring the situation to provide updates.
Residents are advised to take precautions to stay safe during the heat.
The heat wave is part of current summer weather patterns in the U.S.
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Authorities in Massachusetts are searching for a 58-year-old woman who is considered armed and dangerous. Her husband, who was a police officer, was found dead on Tuesday.
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The search is taking place in Massachusetts.
The missing woman is 58 years old.
She is believed to be carrying weapons and may be dangerous.
Her husband was a police officer.
The husband was found dead on Tuesday.
The police are actively looking for the woman.
The situation is ongoing and authorities are involved in the investigation.
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President Donald Trump has decided to pause tariffs on goods from Canada for three days. This pause comes as both countries work on a trade agreement that President Trump says will help farmers.
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President Trump is temporarily stopping tariffs on Canadian products for three days.
The pause is to allow time to finalize a new trade deal between the U.S. and Canada.
The deal is expected to benefit farmers in the United States.
Tariffs are taxes added to imported goods, making them more expensive.
This action shows ongoing trade discussions between the two countries.
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A psychologist who treated Lindsay Clancy testified at her trial for killing her three children in 2023. Clancy has pleaded not guilty and says she was suffering from postpartum psychosis, a severe mental health condition, at the time.
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Lindsay Clancy is on trial for killing her three children in Massachusetts in 2023.
She pleaded not guilty, claiming she had postpartum psychosis.
Postpartum psychosis is a serious mental illness that can happen after childbirth.
A psychologist who treated Clancy spoke about her mental state during the trial.
The testimony focused on what Clancy was experiencing on the night of the killings.
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President Donald Trump showed White House reporters some home improvement projects he is proud of around the White House. The tour took place on the South Lawn and featured upgrades the president highlighted as his favorite.
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President Trump invited White House reporters for a surprise tour.
The event happened on the South Lawn of the White House.
The tour focused on showing recent home improvement projects.
These projects are ones President Trump considers his favorites.
The news was reported by CBS News correspondent Nancy Cordes.
The White House is the official residence and workplace of the U.S. President.
The tour was intended to share updates on changes made to the White House.
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The U.S. Army has restarted Apache helicopter training flights after pausing them due to a crash in Texas that killed two soldiers. The crash near Fort Hood on August 12, 2026, is still under investigation, and the Army reviewed its safety and flight procedures before resuming training.
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Two soldiers, Chief Warrant Officer 2 Deontre T. Huey and Warrant Officer Seth L. Olmstead, died in the helicopter crash near Salado, Texas.
The crash occurred about 30 miles from Fort Hood, a large Army base in Texas.
The Army paused Apache helicopter training on August 14, 2026, after the crash.
The pause ended following a thorough safety review by the Army.
Huey joined the Army in 2014, and Olmstead joined in 2023; both were part of Bravo Company, 1st Battalion, 227th Aviation Regiment.
Apache helicopters have been used by the Army since 1984 and remain important for combat and training missions.
Training pauses have happened before, including after multiple deadly crashes in Alaska and Kentucky three years ago.
The Army has not stopped using Apache helicopters in active combat zones, including deployments near the Strait of Hormuz.
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A strong heat wave is affecting much of the southern United States, causing very high temperatures. Cities like Charleston, South Carolina, and places in California such as Death Valley are experiencing extremely hot weather. Phoenix, Arizona, is also facing temperatures above 100 degrees Fahrenheit.
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A heat wave is hitting the southern U.S. from coast to coast.
Charleston, South Carolina, has a heat index of 113 degrees.
Death Valley, California, reached a high temperature of 118 degrees.
Phoenix, Arizona, is experiencing temperatures over 100 degrees.
The heat is described as brutal and widespread across multiple states.
The report comes from CBS News coverage on this extreme weather event.
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Prosecutors say the bullet used to kill conservative commentator Charlie Kirk had a political message engraved on it, showing the shooter targeted him for his politics. The engraving read, "Hey fascist, catch," indicating the motive.
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Charlie Kirk, a conservative commentator, was killed by a shooter named Tyler Robinson.
The bullet used had an engraving with a political message.
The engraving said, "Hey fascist, catch."
Prosecutors argue this proves the shooter targeted Kirk for his political beliefs.
The bullet came from the shooter’s grandfather’s rifle.
Prosecutors also mentioned an alleged text related to the shooting.
The case involves political motives behind the attack.
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The Treasury Department and IRS proposed new rules to limit some immigrants from claiming certain refundable tax credits. This move is part of President Trump’s efforts to reduce non-U.S. citizens’ access to federal benefits.
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The proposal targets refundable tax credits available to some immigrants.
Refundable tax credits mean the government can send money back to taxpayers, even if they owe no tax.
The new rules aim to classify the refunded parts of four tax credits as "federal public benefits."
This change would restrict some immigrants from receiving these tax refunds.
The effort is part of broader policies under President Trump to limit federal benefits for non-citizens.
The IRS and Treasury announced these plans on a Wednesday.
The proposal may impact tax returns and refunds for certain immigrant groups.
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Progressive candidate Angie Nixon won the Florida Senate primary, beating moderate Democrat Alex Vindman despite his spending more money. In Alaska, Democrat Mary Peltola received the most votes in the non-partisan Senate primary.
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Angie Nixon is a Florida state representative and a progressive Democrat.
Nixon defeated Alex Vindman, a more moderate Democrat, in the Florida Senate primary.
Vindman spent more money on his campaign than Nixon.
In Alaska, Mary Peltola was the top vote-getter in the Senate primary.
Alaska uses a non-partisan primary system where candidates from all parties compete together.
These primary results will influence the Senate races in the November general election.
Lisa Desjardins reported this news.
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A Missouri judge allowed new congressional district boundaries, supported by President Donald Trump, to be used in the November elections. The judge rejected a voter petition to have the new districts decided by a statewide vote, agreeing with state officials that the Missouri Constitution does not allow a referendum on congressional redistricting.
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Missouri’s new U.S. House districts were drawn after the 2020 census and used in the August primaries.
The new map was backed by President Trump and aims to favor Republicans in the November election.
A petition with thousands of signatures sought a November referendum to approve or reject the new map.
Missouri’s Secretary of State said the state constitution does not allow a referendum on redistricting, a view the judge agreed with.
The revised map changes boundaries of Democratic Rep. Emanuel Cleaver’s district to include more Republican voters.
Republican officials argued using the new districts in November avoids voter confusion and maintains election integrity.
The ruling is expected to be appealed by opponents of the new district plan.
Missouri last held a referendum on redistricting in 1922, when voters rejected a new map.
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The FDA has upgraded a recall of frozen blueberries and mixed berries sold at Publix stores to the highest health risk level due to possible E. coli contamination. Twelve people in two states have become sick, and the recalled products should be thrown away or returned for a refund.
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Publix recalled four types of frozen GreenWise organic blueberries and mixed berries sold in eight states.
The recall now has a "Class 1" rating, meaning the products could cause serious illness or death.
Twelve people have been infected with the outbreak strain of E. coli in two states.
The recalled items include specific sizes (10-ounce and 48-ounce) and UPC codes.
The products were shipped to stores in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia.
The expiration dates on the recalled items are before February 9, 2028.
E. coli bacteria can cause severe stomach cramps, diarrhea, vomiting, and in serious cases, kidney failure.
The FDA recently upgraded an egg recall to the highest risk level due to salmonella.
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