President Donald Trump met with 16-year-old lifeguard Ryder Williams, who saved a 10-year-old boy from rough water on a California beach. During the Oval Office meeting, the president answered questions from reporters about Iran, the USS Abraham Lincoln, and other topics.
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President Trump met Ryder Williams, a 16-year-old lifeguard hero.
Ryder saved a 10-year-old boy struggling in rough ocean waves in California.
The meeting took place in the Oval Office.
President Trump took questions from reporters at the meeting.
Topics included Iran and conditions on the USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier.
The event was covered by CBS News.
The USS Abraham Lincoln is a U.S. Navy aircraft carrier.
The meeting highlighted both a local hero and current U.S. political and military issues.
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A homeowner in Pasadena, California, scared off four masked burglars who tried to break into his house late at night. The burglars fled after the homeowner yelled at them and a home alarm sounded, but no one was caught.
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The incident happened around 11:15 p.m. on a Friday in Pasadena, California.
Four masked men approached and entered the backyard of the home, with a fifth person waiting in a car nearby.
Motion lights and a security system warned the burglars, but they continued until confronted by the homeowner.
The homeowner and his wife were inside watching TV when they heard the gate slam and saw the intruders on security cameras.
The burglars ran away when the owner yelled and an alarm went off inside the house.
Pasadena police arrived quickly but did not catch the suspects or get descriptions.
This neighborhood still has many vacant homes being rebuilt after the Eaton Fire, which may have attracted the burglars.
The homeowner and neighbors plan to be more watchful to prevent future break-ins.
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The Trump administration is temporarily stopping border wall construction in Big Bend National Park, Texas. The pause happens while the leader of Customs and Border Protection visits the area to evaluate the project.
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The border wall project is located in Big Bend National Park in southern Texas.
The Trump administration received $46 billion from Congress last year to build a wall along the southern border.
Construction in Big Bend faces strong opposition because people worry it will harm the natural environment.
The area’s rugged terrain is already seen as a natural barrier to migrants and smugglers.
Rodney Scott, head of Customs and Border Protection, announced the pause on social media platform X.
Scott is conducting an in-person review of the project in Texas before construction continues.
The administration aims to complete the first layer of the wall by the end of next year.
The project has faced bipartisan criticism, meaning both Democratic and Republican lawmakers have expressed concerns.
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New estimates show that President Donald Trump has more approval than disapproval in only three states: Wyoming, Idaho, and West Virginia. In the other 47 states and Washington, D.C., more people disapprove of his job performance. These approval ratings are important because they could affect the upcoming midterm elections.
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Wyoming has the highest net approval of President Trump at +14, followed by Idaho (+9) and West Virginia (+6).
All other states and Washington, D.C. show net disapproval of Trump’s performance.
Washington, D.C., Vermont, Maryland, Hawai'i, Washington state, and Illinois have the lowest approval ratings.
Trump’s approval is lower in some battleground states that voted for Vice President Kamala Harris in 2024, such as Arizona, Georgia, Michigan, Nevada, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin.
The data comes from projections by The Economist using polling from YouGov and other sources.
Net approval is calculated by subtracting disapproval share from approval share.
Polling results are estimates and can change as new information is added.
The midterm elections will decide control of the U.S. Congress and may be influenced by Trump’s approval ratings.
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Duane "Keffe D" Davis went on trial accused of planning the 1996 shooting of rapper Tupac Shakur in Las Vegas. Prosecutors say Davis arranged the attack in retaliation after Shakur and his group beat up Davis' nephew earlier that day. Davis reportedly gave a recorded statement about the case years later while facing other drug charges.
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Duane Davis is on trial for his role in Tupac Shakur’s 1996 shooting death.
Prosecutors claim Davis planned the shooting but did not fire the gun himself.
The shooting was said to be revenge for a fight involving Davis’ nephew, Orlando Anderson.
Tupac and his group attacked Anderson in a casino, which was caught on video.
The case involves a rivalry between two gangs: Mob Piru and South Side Compton Crips.
Davis spoke to federal investigators in a secret recorded interview years after the shooting.
In the interview, Davis shared details about the shooting and named others involved.
Davis’ lawyer disputes the prosecutors’ claims, saying there are no facts to support them.
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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is visiting Iowa to speak to veterans and support Republican candidates in key elections. This move is unusual because defense secretaries rarely campaign for candidates while in office, amid tight races for Congress and state offices in Iowa.
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Pete Hegseth, the Defense Secretary, is traveling to Iowa to campaign for Republican candidates.
Other top officials from President Donald Trump’s administration have also visited Iowa recently for campaign and official reasons.
Iowa holds several competitive races, including two U.S. House seats, a Senate seat, and the governor’s office.
Republican Rep. Zach Nunn and Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks hold two contested House seats that Democrats aim to win.
Nunn is a colonel in the Air Force Reserve and won his last race by a small margin.
Miller-Meeks won her last election by just 798 votes against Democrat Christine Bohannan.
It is uncommon for a sitting Defense Secretary to participate in political campaigns.
Hegseth recently attended Republican events in South Carolina and Kentucky, supporting GOP candidates endorsed by President Trump.
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White House officials responded strongly to Senator Jon Ossoff’s harsh comments about President Trump made during a recent campaign rally. White House communications director Steven Cheung criticized Ossoff with negative remarks in reply.
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Senator Jon Ossoff criticized President Donald Trump at a campaign rally over the weekend.
White House officials responded to Ossoff’s remarks on Monday.
Steven Cheung, the White House communications director, called Ossoff “the biggest loser in politics.”
The White House reaction included a crude wordplay aimed at Ossoff.
The exchanges reflect tense political disagreements between the White House and some Democrats.
Ossoff is a Democratic senator representing Georgia.
The incident occurred during the 2024 election campaign season.
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Lindsay Clancy’s sister, Allison Ozga, spoke in court about Lindsay’s mental health before Lindsay was accused of harming her three children. Allison described the symptoms Lindsay showed during a mental health crisis.
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Allison Ozga is Lindsay Clancy’s sister.
Allison testified in Lindsay Clancy’s murder trial.
Lindsay Clancy is accused of killing her three children.
The testimony focused on Lindsay’s mental health before the incident.
Allison described specific symptoms Lindsay experienced during her crisis.
The trial is currently ongoing.
The information was reported by CBS News.
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A new bill called the Momnibus Act has been introduced in the U.S. Senate to improve maternal health. One major change would let more low-income mothers keep getting nutritional help from the WIC program for up to two years after birth, instead of the current shorter periods.
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The Momnibus Act was introduced on August 6 by Senator Cory Booker and other Democrats.
The bill includes many maternal health initiatives, such as more support for veterans and mental health grants.
Currently, most non-breastfeeding mothers can get WIC benefits for six months after birth; the bill would extend this to 24 months.
Breastfeeding mothers now get WIC benefits for one year postpartum; the bill proposes increasing this to 24 months too.
WIC benefits include cash for fruits and vegetables, milk, cereal, bread, fish, eggs, legumes, and peanut butter.
The bill mandates a government report within two years to study how the expanded WIC benefits affect health and racial disparities.
The bill defines the postpartum period as one year after pregnancy to better address ongoing maternal health needs.
WIC also provides infant formula when needed for breastfeeding or medical reasons.
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A US Navy guided-missile destroyer, USS Benfold, lost power for four days in the South China Sea in July. The ship was eventually towed to the Philippines for repairs, and the Navy reported no crew injuries. This incident adds to concerns about the strain on deployed US sailors during extended missions.
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The USS Benfold is an Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer weighing 10,000 tons.
It lost power on July 24 due to a problem with its generators called an "engineering casualty."
The ship was adrift without power for four days until July 28, then towed to Subic Bay in the Philippines.
Power was fully restored two days after the ship was towed.
During the outage, the crew had no access to kitchens, toilets, or air conditioning. Another ship, USS Robert Smalls, helped provide meals.
No crew members were injured, and the Navy praised their professionalism during the incident.
The USS George Washington Carrier Strike Group, which includes USS Benfold, was heading to the Middle East to replace the USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier.
The Abraham Lincoln recently faced reports of crew members attempting to jump overboard due to extended deployments without port calls, raising concerns about crew morale and mental health.
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A new CBS News poll found that 58% of Democrats have a positive view of socialism. The poll also explores how Americans feel about capitalism and the economy as the 2026 midterm elections approach.
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58% of Democrats view socialism in a positive way.
The poll focuses on Americans' opinions about socialism, capitalism, and the economy.
The survey was conducted by CBS News.
The timing of the poll is just before the 2026 midterm elections.
Anthony Salvanto is the executive director of elections and surveys at CBS News.
The poll results aim to provide insights into voter attitudes ahead of upcoming elections.
The poll identifies differences in economic views among political groups.
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Texas Governor Greg Abbott opposed setting up foot-washing stations called wudu for Muslim prayers at two airports in Texas, threatening to cut their state funding. The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) disagreed, saying the stations were open to all and not illegal, and criticized Abbott’s actions as politically motivated.
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Wudu is a ritual washing Muslims perform before praying, involving stations with sinks and faucets.
Dallas-Fort Worth Airport canceled plans for wudu stations after Abbott threatened to withdraw state funds.
George Bush Intercontinental Airport in Houston already has wudu stations under review by Abbott.
Abbott claims the stations unfairly favor one religion and violate government neutrality rules.
CAIR says the stations are open for anyone to use and compares them to other airport facilities like interfaith rooms.
Abbott has signed laws requiring some Christian teachings in Texas public schools.
CAIR has been labeled a “foreign terrorist” group by Abbott, and they are fighting that label in court.
The controversy happens amid rising anti-Muslim statements from some U.S. politicians, including supporters of President Donald Trump.
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A study found that people with severe intellectual disabilities in England live 24 years less on average than the general population, with 40% of their deaths being avoidable. The study also revealed that those from minority ethnic backgrounds die 14 years younger than white people with similar disabilities, highlighting health care inequalities.
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People with severe or profound intellectual disabilities die at an average age of 58, compared to 82 in the general population.
40% of deaths among people with severe intellectual disabilities were considered avoidable, often occurring before age 75.
Pneumonia and epilepsy were the main preventable causes of death in this group.
People with mild or moderate intellectual disabilities die at an average age of 65.
Those from Black, Asian, and minority ethnic groups with severe intellectual disabilities die 14 years younger than white peers.
Researchers used data from the Office for National Statistics and the LeDeR program covering deaths in England from 2021 to 2023.
Experts say better healthcare access, regular health checks, vaccination, and timely treatment could reduce these early deaths.
The study highlights ongoing healthcare inequalities affecting people with severe intellectual disabilities, especially from ethnic minorities.
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The UK government has withdrawn its plan to relax affordable housing rules for developers building between 10 and 49 homes after negative feedback. Housing experts warned this change could reduce the number of affordable homes, especially in rural areas, so the government decided to keep the existing rules.
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The plan would have let developers pay money instead of building affordable homes on certain medium-sized sites.
The government wanted to increase housing supply to meet a goal of 1.5 million new homes by the end of the parliament.
Over half of affordable homes in rural England come from developments of 10 to 49 houses.
The National Housing Federation warned the change could cost 32,000 affordable homes in 10 years.
41% of consultation respondents strongly opposed the proposal, while only 18% strongly supported it.
The government will still relax some planning rules near good public transport to speed up housing approval.
Housing Secretary Angela Rayner said nearly 400,000 new homes have been completed since the current government took office.
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President Donald Trump ordered the Pentagon to reduce joint military exercises with South Korea, citing his good relationship with North Korea’s leader Kim Jong-Un. Lawmakers criticized this decision, saying it could weaken US-South Korea ties and strengthen Russia and North Korea.
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President Trump directed the US defense secretary to cut back the Ulchi Freedom Shield exercises with South Korea.
The exercises involve about 18,000 South Korean troops practicing defense against missile strikes, drones, and cyber attacks.
Trump called the drills “hostile” to North Korea and justified the cut as a favor to Kim Jong-Un.
North Korea has recently tested ballistic missiles and continues to build its nuclear weapons.
US lawmakers from both parties said cutting the exercises hurts allies and rewards North Korea.
The US and South Korea have had a military alliance since 1953, including 28,500 US troops stationed in South Korea.
Trump linked the reduction in exercises to South Korea’s refusal to join US military action against Iran, despite the two issues being unrelated.
Experts warn that reducing military drills could harm US preparedness and alliance stability in a region still facing conflict risks.
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President Donald Trump will meet Ryder Williams, a teenager who saved a 10-year-old from drowning in California. The meeting will take place at the White House, where Ryder may receive a High Civilian Honor.
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Ryder Williams is a teen lifeguard.
He saved a 10-year-old child from drowning last month.
President Trump invited Ryder and his family to the White House.
The boy Ryder saved may also attend the meeting.
Ryder is expected to receive a High Civilian Honor from the President.
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Opening statements have started in the trial of Duane "Keffe D" Davis, who is accused of planning the 1996 killing of rapper Tupac Shakur in Las Vegas. Davis says he is not guilty but could face life in prison if convicted. The trial will include many witnesses and has drawn attention from Shakur’s family, friends, and fans.
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Duane "Keffe D" Davis is charged with murder related to Tupac Shakur's 1996 shooting in Las Vegas.
Davis pleaded not guilty and faces life in prison if found guilty.
The shooting happened after a fight involving Davis’ nephew, Orlando Anderson.
Prosecutors say Davis planned the shooting but did not fire the gun.
Tupac Shakur died at age 25 and remains a major cultural figure in music.
Davis spoke to investigators years ago under a deal that kept his statements secret, but later published a book admitting involvement.
The trial is expected to last weeks with prosecutors calling up to 45 witnesses.
Tupac’s family and fans have traveled to Las Vegas to support the trial and seek justice.
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Customs and Border Protection Commissioner Rodney Scott announced a stop to construction work in Big Bend National Park. This pause comes after both political parties showed opposition to building a border barrier in that area.
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CBP Commissioner Rodney Scott ordered a halt to construction in Big Bend National Park.
The construction involved building a border barrier.
There has been pushback against the barrier from both Democrats and Republicans.
Scott made the announcement through a video on social media.
The construction stop is temporary, described as a "pause" in activity.
Big Bend National Park is located along the U.S.-Mexico border.
The decision reflects concerns about environmental and political impacts of the barrier.
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Sunita Doddamani, a former federal prosecutor, sued the Justice Department after she was fired, claiming her dismissal was politically motivated because of her previous work on a case involving anti-abortion clinic protests. She argues that her firing violated federal laws and constitutional rights.
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Sunita Doddamani worked as an assistant U.S. attorney in Michigan and was fired in April.
Her firing came one day before the DOJ released a report criticizing the Biden-era Justice Department for prosecuting anti-abortion activists.
She lost access to her work phone and email and was escorted out of DOJ offices on the day of her dismissal.
DOJ officials said Doddamani and others were fired for “misconduct,” but claimed no prior knowledge of the reasons.
Doddamani’s lawyers say her firing was political retaliation linked to cases brought under the FACE Act.
The FACE Act makes blocking access to reproductive health clinics a crime and dates back to 1994.
The lawsuit names senior DOJ officials and argues her termination harmed her financially and reputationally.
The Trump administration has claimed the Biden DOJ misused the FACE Act in prosecutions, though evidence is limited.
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