Police in Salford, Greater Manchester, arrested a wanted man who had been sleeping on a roof after a two-day standoff. The man was taken into custody on suspicion of several crimes, including assaulting police officers, and two officers were slightly injured during the arrest.
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The incident took place on Reservoir Street in Salford.
Police spent two days at the scene before arresting the man.
The man was sleeping on a roof when officers from the tactical unit arrested him.
He was wanted on recall to prison for other matters.
The 37-year-old is suspected of causing public nuisance, criminal damage, public order offenses, burglary, and assaulting two police officers.
Two police officers suffered minor injuries during the arrest.
Some nearby properties were damaged during the incident.
Police thanked the local community for their patience and said they will support affected residents.
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Democratic leaders are asking President Donald Trump’s administration to explain the poor conditions and mental health issues on the USS Abraham Lincoln, which has been deployed at sea for nearly nine months. The extended mission, connected to the ongoing conflict with Iran, has caused low morale among the 5,000 sailors and marines on board.
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The USS Abraham Lincoln has been deployed for almost nine months and has not docked in a port for over 200 days.
The deployment supports the U.S. military action against Iran.
Democrats blame the prolonged mission on the war started by President Trump in February and criticize his administration’s handling of the situation.
Reports describe low morale and mental health problems among the crew, including multiple attempts by sailors to jump overboard.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth called these reports “completely misrepresented,” and President Trump said the deployment was “not nearly long enough.”
Democratic Senator Ruben Gallego and Maryland Governor Wes Moore, both military veterans, expressed concern about leadership and called for accountability.
Adm. Brad Cooper, commander of U.S. Central Command, praised the crew’s strength and said the deployment is historically significant.
The Democrats are demanding further investigation into the living and working conditions aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln.
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Congressman Don Bacon said lawmakers should investigate the conditions on the USS Abraham Lincoln after reports of supply problems and mental health concerns during its long deployment. The USS George Washington is set to replace the Lincoln, and Navy officials are expected to provide information about the situation.
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USS Abraham Lincoln has been deployed for nearly nine months without coming ashore for over 200 days.
Families of sailors have raised concerns about supply shortages and mental health issues on the ship.
Some sailors reportedly considered jumping overboard during the extended deployment.
Acting Secretary of the Navy Hung Cao said the ship will return soon with no loss of life from mental health cases.
Senator Richard Blumenthal asked the Navy for a detailed report about conditions on the carrier.
Rep. Don Bacon wants Navy leaders to testify before Congress and explain what happened.
Bacon, a retired Air Force general, shared that sailor suicides have happened on previous deployments as well.
President Donald Trump dismissed concerns about the deployment length, saying it was "not nearly long enough."
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Representative Nicole Malliotakis, a Republican from New York, said that if Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) candidates win seats in Congress, they will form a group she called the "commie caucus." She made this statement while criticizing New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s new tax on expensive second homes.
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Nicole Malliotakis is a Republican representative from New York.
She referred to DSA-aligned Democrats potentially winning seats in Congress.
Malliotakis used the term “commie caucus” to describe these candidates.
This comment relates to the upcoming fall midterm elections.
She criticized a tax plan introduced by New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani.
The tax targets second homes with high value in New York City.
The article focuses on political statements and election-related issues.
The DSA is a political group with socialist ideas within the Democratic Party.
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A CBS News political panel discussed early trends in the 2024 midterm elections. Reporters and election experts talked about topics like socialism and the Democratic Party’s performance so far.
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The panel included reporters from CBS News, Wall Street Journal, NOTUS, and The Atlantic.
They appeared on the show "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan."
The discussion focused on trends in the 2024 U.S. midterm elections.
Socialism and the position of the Democratic Party were key topics.
The conversation aimed to analyze early voting patterns and political shifts.
The midterm elections are held halfway through President Donald Trump’s current term.
The panel provided insights but did not predict final election results.
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At least six people have died in Indiana due to several days of heavy storms and flooding. Floodwaters along the White River in Indianapolis reached record levels, forcing evacuations and rescue operations.
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Six people died, including a 4-year-old boy, two men, and three women.
Floodwaters peaked early Sunday in Indianapolis' White River and began to go down afterward.
Hundreds of homes along the river and canals were evacuated.
First responders used boats to rescue people trapped by rising water.
About 130,000 utility customers in Indiana were without power midday Sunday.
The White River reached over 24 feet, breaking records set in 1913.
Indianapolis experienced its worst flooding in over 30 years.
President Donald Trump approved federal disaster aid to support recovery efforts in Indiana.
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Pennsylvania state Representative Chris Rabb, a democratic socialist running for Congress in a Democratic district, said the United States is not fully capitalist. He cited government programs like Social Security and public education as examples.
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Chris Rabb is a Pennsylvania state Representative.
He identifies as a democratic socialist.
Rabb is running for Congress in Pennsylvania's 3rd District, a heavily Democratic area.
He said the U.S. is not purely a capitalist society.
He mentioned social programs such as Social Security and public education.
These programs show government involvement beyond capitalism.
Rabb spoke about this on the CBS show "Face the Nation."
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Senator Bill Cassidy criticized President Donald Trump's plan to change how childhood vaccines are given, calling it a bad policy that makes it harder for parents. Cassidy said breaking up the combined measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccine into separate shots would cause more visits and injections without health benefits. The plan has sparked disagreement between Cassidy, a doctor, and the administration's health officials.
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President Trump signed an executive order to split the combined MMR vaccine into separate shots for children.
Senator Bill Cassidy called this vaccine change a "stupid policy" and said it inconveniences parents.
Cassidy is a physician and supports current vaccine science, opposing claims linking vaccines to autism.
Cassidy helped confirm Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who supports the new vaccine policies.
Cassidy said the plan would increase the number of doctor's visits and injections, raising costs for families.
Medical experts say that the total volume of vaccines is much smaller than suggested by President Trump.
Experts warn that splitting vaccines could delay immunizations and lower protection against diseases.
The new policy would also encourage families and doctors to make more shared decisions about which vaccines to give.
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US Attorney General Todd Blanche said he will not promise that the Justice Department will always act independently from President Trump and the White House. He also said President Trump would never ask him to do anything illegal or unethical, and defended the pardons Trump gave to people involved in the January 6 Capitol attack.
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Todd Blanche declined to pledge that the Justice Department will always act independently of President Trump and the White House.
Blanche said no Attorney General should make such a pledge.
He stated that President Trump would not ask him to do anything illegal or unethical.
Blanche was confirmed as Attorney General by a very close Senate vote of 50-49, with all Democrats opposing him.
Blanche is a former personal lawyer for President Trump and defended him during a criminal case in New York State.
He defended President Trump’s pardons of over 1,500 people involved in the January 6 Capitol attack, including those who pleaded guilty to assaulting police officers.
Blanche did not confirm if any of the pardoned individuals may still receive settlements from the federal government.
A University of Michigan law professor criticized Blanche for not pledging independence, saying it departs from the Justice Department’s traditional role after Watergate.
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Representative Jim Jordan said the economy is moving in a good direction but admitted that prices are still difficult for many American families. He supported President Trump and Republicans and criticized the Democratic Socialists of America for focusing on affordability issues.
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Jim Jordan is a Republican Congressman from Ohio.
Jordan spoke on Fox News’s program "Sunday Morning Futures."
He said the economy is improving overall.
Jordan acknowledged that many families face high costs.
He praised President Trump’s economic policies.
Jordan criticized the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA).
He said the DSA focuses too much on affordability to make political points.
The discussion centered on economic conditions and political debates about cost of living.
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Representative Don Bacon discussed President Donald Trump’s comments on gas prices and the war with Iran. He said the president was honest about the long-term nature of the conflict and the importance of preventing Iran from getting nuclear weapons, but criticized how the president communicated about economic pain affecting Americans.
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President Trump said paying more for gas helps stop Iran from getting nuclear weapons.
Rep. Don Bacon said the fight with Iran will take longer than originally expected.
Iran is described as a major sponsor of terrorism and responsible for killing about 1,000 Americans.
Bacon believes the president set unrealistic expectations about quickly resolving the Iran conflict.
Bacon said inflation is still a problem and wages have not kept up with rising costs.
He suggested that tariffs (import taxes) also contribute to inflation and hurt consumers.
Bacon encouraged reviewing tariff policies to help ease inflation.
The interview took place on August 16, 2026, on "Face the Nation."
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A CBS News poll examined whether Democrats are divided on the topic of socialism as the party prepares for primary elections this summer. The poll also explored how Americans view political parties in the current economic situation.
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The poll focused on Democrats' opinions about socialism.
It was conducted by CBS News.
The poll was discussed by Anthony Salvanto, CBS News executive director of elections and surveys.
The timing is ahead of the Democratic primaries this summer.
The poll included questions on how Americans view political parties related to the economy.
The discussion took place on the show "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan."
The poll aimed to understand internal party debates and broader public views.
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Pennsylvania State Representative Chris Rabb, the Democratic nominee for the 3rd congressional district, discussed his views on socialism and capitalism in an interview. He emphasized that the U.S. is a mix of economic systems and that public programs like Social Security and public education show this blend. Rabb said he focuses on fighting for people, not political labels, and aims to address issues like income inequality and homelessness.
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Chris Rabb is the Democratic nominee for Pennsylvania’s 3rd congressional district, which covers parts of Philadelphia.
He is a member of the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA).
Rabb supports public programs such as Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid, and public education.
He believes the U.S. economy is a combination of capitalism and other systems, not purely capitalist.
Rabb argues pure capitalism and communism have never fully worked.
He focuses on fighting for working people, higher wages, and health care as a human right.
According to a poll, most Democrats view socialism positively, but only 35% of Americans overall do.
Rabb says he runs to serve the people, and labels like “socialism” do not define his campaign.
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Republican Representative Don Bacon said that President Trump’s early statements about the Iran war may have created unrealistic hopes. Bacon also described the president’s comments about gas prices during the conflict as honest.
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Don Bacon is a Republican Representative from Nebraska.
He is not running for reelection.
Bacon spoke on the show "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan."
He said President Trump’s early remarks about the Iran war set "maybe false expectations."
Bacon called President Trump’s comments about gas prices during the conflict "honest."
The comments were made during the initial months of the campaign involving Iran.
The discussion was reported by CBS News.
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CBS News aired the Sunday Morning show on August 16, hosted by Jane Pauley. The episode featured stories about extreme weather, political figure Rahm Emanuel, musician Don Henley from The Eagles, former Amish social media creator Lovina Zook, trophy belt buckles in bull riding, the nature app iNaturalist, and the history of short pants.
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Jane Pauley hosted the CBS News Sunday Morning show on August 16.
The program included a segment on increasingly extreme weather.
Rahm Emanuel, a political figure, was featured in the episode.
Don Henley, a member of the band The Eagles, was another guest.
Lovina Zook, who grew up Amish and now makes social media content, was highlighted.
The show covered trophy belt buckles used in bull riding competitions.
The iNaturalist app, which helps people identify plants and animals, was discussed.
The history and variety of short pants were also covered in the episode.
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Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. promotes eating real, unprocessed food to help fight chronic diseases in the U.S. However, recent outbreaks of foodborne illnesses have complicated this message, as health agencies face challenges in tracking the sources of these outbreaks and communicating safety information clearly.
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Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. encourages Americans to eat real, less processed food.
His goal is to reduce chronic diseases through better nutrition.
There have been many outbreaks of foodborne illnesses this summer.
These outbreaks make it harder to promote eating real food safely.
The health agency has had trouble tracking where foodborne illnesses start.
The agency also struggles to share clear messages about food safety.
This situation creates tension between encouraging healthy eating and preventing illness.
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A mother from Arizona shares how she manages meals for her 2-year-old son, Lane, who has a rare genetic disorder called phenylketonuria (PKU). This condition means he can only eat about 1.5 grams of natural protein daily to avoid serious health problems.
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Lane has PKU, a disorder that stops his body from processing phenylalanine, a part of protein.
Too much phenylalanine can cause brain and development issues.
Lane’s daily natural protein intake is limited to about 1.5 grams.
Many common foods with protein like meat, eggs, and nuts are mostly off-limits.
His meals include low-protein foods and special medical nutrition to keep him healthy.
The family must carefully plan, measure, and track all food eaten every day.
Managing PKU affects daily life, including social events like parties and school activities.
The mother emphasizes that PKU is a serious condition, not a dietary choice, and hopes to raise awareness.
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A government emergency phone alert about wildfires in England and Wales was sent without much warning and put some domestic abuse victims at risk. Campaigners say many victims use secret phones to get help, and the sudden alert could have revealed these phones to abusers.
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The alert warned of a very high risk of wildfires across England and Wales.
Millions of mobile phones received the alert on Friday evening at 7:00 pm BST.
The government did not give much advance notice before sending the alert.
Domestic abuse victims often use hidden or secret second phones to get help.
The alert noise and notification could alert abusers to those secret phones.
Campaigners and charities called for better warning and safer alert methods.
The government said the alert was sent after requests from fire and rescue teams.
Some survivors and experts suggested using silent notifications for future alerts.
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Senator Ruben Gallego criticized Congress for approving more military funding related to the conflict with Iran. He compared increasing funds to giving money to someone with a drinking problem and expecting them to stop.
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Senator Ruben Gallego is from Arizona and is a member of the Democratic Party.
He spoke during an interview on ABC’s show “This Week.”
The interview involved a discussion about military funding requested by the Trump administration.
The Trump administration asked Congress for $17 billion for military operations connected to Iran.
Gallego expressed opposition to providing more money for the Pentagon amid the Iran war.
He used an analogy, saying giving more funds is like giving money to a drunk and expecting them to stop drinking.
The focus of Gallego’s statement was on concerns about how the additional funding might affect the conflict.
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The BBC has asked a U.S. court to help serve subpoenas to members of President Donald Trump’s family for testimony and documents in a $10 billion defamation lawsuit filed by Trump against the BBC. The lawsuit concerns a 2024 documentary that allegedly misrepresented a January 6, 2021, speech by President Trump, which the BBC has apologized for but denied defamation.
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President Trump sued the BBC for $10 billion, accusing it of defamation and unfair trade practices.
The lawsuit focuses on how a 2024 BBC documentary edited Trump’s speech from January 6, 2021.
The BBC says the documentary mistakenly edited the speech; Trump says it altered the meaning to make him look like he incited violence.
The BBC wants testimony and documents from Ivanka Trump, Jared Kushner, and Donald Trump, Jr. who have security protections that have blocked serving subpoenas.
The BBC asked the court to allow subpoenas to be served by email or mail because of the security restrictions.
President Trump’s legal team rejected the request, saying the BBC is trying to distract from its own responsibility.
A Florida judge temporarily paused an order for Trump to disclose financial details related to the lawsuit while considering a revised complaint.
A trial date has been tentatively set for February.
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