Many Canadians are choosing not to travel to the United States after President Donald Trump's re-election in 2024. Instead, they are spending their vacation money within Canada or in other countries, which has led to a significant drop in Canadian visitors to the US and financial losses for American cities that rely on tourism.
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Kent Truscott from Ontario and his family decided to stop traveling to the US and chose to visit Canada’s Atlantic provinces instead.
The boycott began after President Donald Trump’s re-election and was influenced by US tariffs and comments about annexing Canada.
In April 2025, Canadians took 800,000 fewer trips to the US than in the same month before Trump’s return to the White House.
This decline caused about C$3.3 billion loss in US travel revenue last year from Canadian tourists.
Some US cities, like New York, offered discounts to Canadian tourists to encourage them to return.
Not all Canadians boycotting the US blame politics; some mention a weak Canadian dollar making US trips more expensive.
Another Canadian couple canceled a US cruise and traveled to Europe instead due to displeasure with President Trump’s policies and rhetoric toward Canada.
Many Canadians feel the relationship between the two countries has worsened and may take a long time to improve.
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Lawyers for former Olympian David Hearn say President Trump is spreading a wrong version of a case about damage to the Reflecting Pool. Hearn’s case was dropped because the damage was caused by a contractor’s mistake, but President Trump still claims vandalism happened and criticizes the decision to drop the charges.
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David Hearn, a former Olympian, was accused in a Reflecting Pool vandalism case in Washington, D.C.
Charges were dropped by the D.C. U.S. Attorney’s Office after it was found the damage was caused by poor work from a contractor.
President Trump has publicly said vandalism occurred and called the decision to drop charges a mistake.
Hearn’s lawyers filed a court petition asking to block any future charges related to this case.
The lawyers argue that President Trump’s comments create political pressure, which could lead to unfair legal actions against Hearn.
The case hearing for Hearn’s request is scheduled for September 4, 2026.
The lawyers claim the government is using public pressure and politics in this case instead of focusing on the evidence.
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The USS George Washington aircraft carrier is heading to the Middle East to replace the USS Abraham Lincoln, which has been deployed there for over 240 days. Reports of supply shortages and mental health issues aboard the Lincoln have raised concerns, leading to calls for investigations from some Democratic lawmakers, while Pentagon officials defend the conditions.
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The USS Abraham Lincoln has been deployed in the Middle East since January, supporting U.S. military actions against Iran.
The Lincoln set a record for an uninterrupted time at sea of over 240 days.
Problems aboard the Lincoln included shortages of supplies, such as hygiene items and mail, due to disrupted supply lines.
The Navy says mission-critical supplies like food and clean water were prioritized and are currently available to sailors.
The USS George Washington left Da Nang, Vietnam, last week, moving through the Singapore Strait and Strait of Malacca toward the Middle East.
This replacement leaves the Pacific without a U.S. aircraft carrier presence for an unknown time.
Democratic lawmakers want more transparency and investigations into the conditions on the Lincoln.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth rejects negative reports about the Lincoln's conditions and says the U.S. blockade of Iranian ports can continue indefinitely.
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Luigi Mangione pleaded guilty to shooting and killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in 2024 outside a hotel in Manhattan. Mangione admitted to stalking Thompson before the shooting and may face life in prison. He also faces separate state murder charges in New York.
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Luigi Mangione pleaded guilty in a federal case for killing Brian Thompson.
Brian Thompson was the CEO of UnitedHealthcare.
The shooting happened in 2024 outside a Hilton hotel in Manhattan.
Mangione admitted to stalking Thompson before the shooting.
Mangione is 28 years old.
He might get a life prison sentence.
There are also state murder charges against Mangione in New York.
The crime and trial are being covered by justice correspondent Ali Rogin.
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The USS Abraham Lincoln has been at sea since last November, marking a very long deployment. Some sailors and their families have shared worries about conditions on the ship, but President Donald Trump has dismissed those concerns.
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The USS Abraham Lincoln has been deployed continuously since November of the previous year.
This deployment length is the longest recorded for this ship.
Sailors aboard the ship have reported troubling conditions.
Families of the sailors have also expressed concern about life on the ship.
President Donald Trump has publicly dismissed these concerns.
The information was reported by White House correspondent Liz Landers.
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A report by ProPublica found that the U.S. government spent $533 million on a factory meant to produce artillery shells for Ukraine. However, the factory did not produce any usable shells.
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The U.S. funded a $533 million factory to make howitzer shells.
The shells were intended to be sent to Ukraine.
The factory failed to produce a single usable shell.
ProPublica published the report revealing these details.
Jesse Coburn is the reporter who wrote the story.
The report was discussed on the CBS News program "The Takeout."
The information highlights issues with government contracts and spending.
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A green-card holder and North Carolina teacher, Venkata Vasamsetty, was detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) despite an immigration judge dismissing her case to remove her from the U.S. She had traveled to India in 2022 to care for her sick parent and had her return delayed due to COVID-19 and health problems.
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Venkata Vasamsetty has been a lawful permanent resident (green-card holder) since 2013.
She was detained by ICE after a judge ended the government's deportation case against her in May 2024.
Vasamsetty traveled to India in July 2022 to care for her elderly parent and her return was delayed because she got COVID-19 and had medical complications.
She returned to the U.S. seven months later, in February 2023.
Vasamsetty lives in North Carolina and works with special-needs students.
She has no criminal record and has lived in the U.S. for 27 years.
Vasamsetty is the mother and grandmother of U.S. citizens and has serious health conditions like severe diabetes.
Immigration enforcement has been a priority for President Donald Trump’s administration, including deportations of some green-card holders.
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The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) is involved in a lawsuit for pausing a sexual harassment case brought by two female prison guards and their labor union. The EEOC says an administrative judge mistakenly halted the case, but the plaintiffs say several similar cases have also been delayed, suggesting a broader problem.
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The lawsuit was filed by the American Federation of Government Employees and two female correctional officers at Louisiana’s federal prison.
The case alleges the prison did not stop inmates from sexually harassing female workers.
An EEOC administrative judge ordered a pause on the case in December 2025, claiming a suspension of all federal class cases.
EEOC Chief Operating Officer Sharon Rose said the pause was a mistake by the judge and an isolated incident.
The EEOC transferred the case to a different judge who resumed proceedings.
Justice Department attorney James Harlow asked plaintiffs to drop a court request to stop the pause based on the new information.
Plaintiffs and their attorneys say other federal cases have been stalled for months, including complaints involving the FBI and Department of Defense.
The plaintiffs are open to resolving the issue through talks with the Justice Department outside of court.
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Two U.S. senators, Josh Hawley and Dick Durbin, have started an investigation into the online game Roblox. They are concerned about inappropriate content on the platform and its possible links to child abuse outside the game.
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Senators Josh Hawley (Republican) and Dick Durbin (Democrat) are leading the investigation.
The investigation is conducted by the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Crime and Counterterrorism.
The senators sent a letter to Roblox CEO David Baszucki about their concerns.
They worry about explicit content available on Roblox.
They are investigating whether Roblox has any connection to real-world child abuse.
Roblox is an online gaming platform popular with children.
The investigation is bipartisan, involving members from both major political parties.
The senators aim to understand and improve child safety on the platform.
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A federal judge appointed by President Obama allowed the Trump administration to move forward with ending Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Somali immigrants. This decision affects about 1,100 people who currently have protection from deportation and permission to work in the U.S. under TPS.
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TPS gives temporary protection from deportation and work rights to people from countries with war, disaster, or other problems.
The Trump administration decided Somalia's conditions improved and ended TPS for Somali nationals.
Around 1,100 Somali TPS holders are affected by this change.
Judge Allison D. Burroughs had previously paused the termination of TPS for Somalia but has now allowed it to proceed.
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled that courts have limited power to review decisions to end TPS designations.
This case is part of a wider effort by the Trump administration to end TPS for multiple countries.
The judge noted the serious, life-changing effects this decision could have on Somali TPS holders.
Some lawmakers criticized the judge and praised the decision to remove the block on ending TPS protections.
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The Kennedy Center board, now mostly supporters of President Donald Trump, voted to restore President Trump’s name on the building. Representative Joyce Beatty, who opposed this change, participated in the phone call during which the decision was made.
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The Kennedy Center board voted to put President Donald Trump’s name back on the building.
Most members of the board are allies of President Trump.
Rep. Joyce Beatty was on the call when the renaming vote happened.
Rep. Beatty has opposed the changes President Trump made to the Kennedy Center.
The decision to restore President Trump’s name was made through a board vote on a phone call.
Rep. Joyce Beatty discussed the situation on a CBS News program called "The Takeout."
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Florida Governor Ron DeSantis announced that he will not support Representative Cory Mills in the upcoming primary election for Florida’s 7th Congressional District. DeSantis made this statement at a press conference when asked about his endorsement.
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Governor Ron DeSantis stated he has not endorsed Cory Mills.
DeSantis also said he does not support Mills’s reelection bid.
The statement was made during a Friday press conference.
Cory Mills is a Republican representative running for reelection in Florida’s 7th Congressional District.
DeSantis is the latest Republican elected official to withhold support from Mills ahead of the primary election.
The information was publicly shared and recorded by C-SPAN.
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David Brooks and Kimberly Atkins Stohr talked with William Brangham about recent events in U.S. politics. They discussed the unexpected outcome of Wisconsin’s Democratic primary, the current state of "woke" politics in America, and ongoing tensions between the U.S. and Iran.
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David Brooks writes for The Atlantic.
Kimberly Atkins Stohr works for the Boston Globe.
They appeared on a discussion with William Brangham.
They reviewed the surprising results in Wisconsin’s Democratic primary election.
They talked about the role and influence of "woke" politics in the United States.
They addressed the ongoing stalemate or deadlock between the U.S. and Iran.
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CBS Evening News on August 14 covered two main stories. Luigi Mangione pleaded guilty in a legal case, and President Donald Trump addressed concerns related to the USS Lincoln.
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Luigi Mangione admitted guilt in a court case.
President Donald Trump responded to worries about the USS Lincoln.
The news was reported on CBS Evening News on August 14.
Viewers can watch CBS News on the CBS News app or online browsers like Chrome and Safari.
The coverage included the latest updates on these topics from CBS News.
The segment presented factual information without opinion.
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A new report shows that health insurers in Medicare Advantage, Medicaid managed care, and ACA marketplace plans denied about 12 to 18 percent of requests for standard medical care last year. Many of these denials are later reversed when patients appeal, but appeals do not happen very often.
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Insurers denied 12% of prior authorization requests in Medicare Advantage plans.
Denial rates were higher in ACA marketplace plans at 18%.
Denial rates varied widely between different insurance companies.
UnitedHealth Group had a 17% denial rate for Medicare Advantage, while Elevance had 5%.
Medicaid managed care denial rates ranged from 2% to 23%, depending on the insurer.
ACA marketplace denial rates ranged from 3% to 25%.
About 67% of Medicare Advantage denials were overturned after appeal.
Appeals are uncommon, so many denied requests may not be challenged.
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The USS George Washington aircraft carrier is moving to the Middle East to replace the USS Abraham Lincoln. The Lincoln has been on duty there for almost nine months, and some families have recently expressed concerns about conditions on the ship.
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The USS George Washington is an aircraft carrier from the U.S. Navy.
It is headed to the Middle East region.
The George Washington will take over duties from the USS Abraham Lincoln.
The USS Abraham Lincoln has been deployed for nearly nine months.
Some families of crew members on the Lincoln have raised concerns about the ship's conditions.
CBS News reporters covered the story and related topics such as tensions involving Iran.
The change in deployment is part of routine military operations.
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President Donald Trump said the deployment of nearly nine months for sailors on the USS Abraham Lincoln is not long enough, despite concerns about mental health and supply shortages on the ship. The USS Abraham Lincoln supports US operations against Iran, and Navy leaders have responded by downplaying the reported issues.
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The USS Abraham Lincoln has been deployed for almost nine months, a record length for US sailors.
President Trump said the deployment time “is not nearly long enough” and families were not worried.
The ship supports US military actions against Iran, with a blockade in the Strait of Hormuz.
Navy leaders and the acting secretary of the navy downplayed reports of poor conditions and mental health problems.
There have been reported attempts by sailors to jump overboard due to stress, with one confirmed rescue in August.
A town hall meeting with families revealed concerns about sailors’ mental health, including messages expressing despair.
The navy said it has prioritized essential supplies like food, hygiene items, and mail during the deployment.
Another aircraft carrier, the USS George Washington, is set to replace the Abraham Lincoln soon.
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A Connecticut judge found that a plaintiff secretly included hidden instructions in court documents meant to influence any artificial intelligence (AI) reading the filings to support his case. The judge called this hidden messaging a "prompt injection" and said it was the first known example of such an attempt in a U.S. court. The court does not currently use AI to review filings, so these hidden messages had no effect on the case.
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Matthew Elliott, representing himself, added tiny white text to court documents to secretly guide AI systems to favor his position.
The hidden text was invisible to human readers but readable by machines processing the filings.
Judge Walter Spader Jr. called this technique “prompt injection,” a way to secretly influence AI's output.
The court discovered the hidden messages because of extra white space in the documents.
A similar case appeared in Brazil where lawyers used hidden AI instructions in court papers.
Legal experts say such prompt injections could risk trust in courts if AI is used to analyze cases.
The Connecticut courts do not currently use AI to review filings, so the hidden instructions did not affect the outcome.
Elliott said the hidden messages were mostly a test to see if AI reviewed his filings and called some hidden text “invisible jokes.”
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Luigi Mangione pleaded guilty to federal charges for killing Brian Thompson, the CEO of UnitedHealthcare. This case is being covered by CBS News, which included legal analysis of the plea.
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Luigi Mangione admitted guilt in a federal court.
The charges relate to the death of Brian Thompson.
Brian Thompson was the CEO of UnitedHealthcare.
The plea happened on a Friday.
CBS News reported the event and provided legal analysis.
The case involves a serious criminal federal charge.
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The U.S. Army has paused Apache helicopter training flights after a fatal crash near Fort Hood, Texas, that killed two soldiers. The Army is investigating the cause of the crash and will resume flights once it understands what happened.
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The crash happened on Wednesday near Fort Hood, Texas, in a rural field close to Salado.
Two soldiers died: Chief Warrant Officer 2 Deontre T. Huey, 34, and Warrant Officer Seth L. Olmsted, 25.
The helicopter involved was an AH-64 Apache attack helicopter, made by Boeing since the late 1990s.
The Apache is a twin-engine helicopter with a pilot and co-pilot gunner and is equipped with a rapid-fire gun and Hellfire missiles.
The crash was violent and caused a wildfire, but no buildings were hit.
The Army has not yet disclosed the cause of the crash.
Training flights are stopped until the investigation provides more information.
The Army expressed condolences to the soldiers’ families, friends, and unit.
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