The 2026 Emmy Awards ceremony took place in Los Angeles, honoring excellence in television. Several shows and actors won awards in major categories like drama, comedy, and limited series.
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The Emmy Awards recognize outstanding TV shows and performances each year.
The ceremony was held in Los Angeles on Monday.
Some awards were given earlier at the Creative Arts Emmys event, focusing on technical categories.
Notable nominated drama series included The Diplomat, The Gilded Age, and Slow Horses.
Popular comedy series nominated were Abbott Elementary, Hacks, and Shrinking.
Winners included Rhea Seehorn for lead actress in drama, Jean Smart for lead actress in comedy, and Matthew Rhys for lead actor in limited series.
The show Widow’s Bay received several awards, including Kate O’Flynn for supporting actress in comedy.
The Traitors won the award for best reality competition program.
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Russia sent a military supply convoy to its bases in Syria for the first time since a new agreement was made in August. The deal allows Russia and Syria to use the Tartous port and Hmeimim air base for joint military training while Syria controls civilian activities at these sites.
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A Russian convoy with four ships arrived at Tartous port in Syria on September 7.
The delivery is the first under a new Moscow-Damascus agreement signed in August 2024.
The deal turns Tartous and Hmeimim into joint training centers for Russia and Syria.
Syria will manage civilian operations at these military facilities.
Russian President Vladimir Putin and Syrian official Ahmed al-Sharaa have ongoing talks about the bases’ future.
Some Russian ships involved, like the Sparta cargo vessel, are under Western sanctions.
Russia first entered Syria militarily to support former President Bashar al-Assad during Syria’s civil war.
Russia is working to maintain its military presence despite changes in Syria’s leadership and ongoing tensions.
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Representatives from the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Rwanda will meet in Geneva on September 16 and 17 to discuss how to carry out the 2025 Washington Accords, a peace deal aiming to reduce conflict in eastern DRC. The talks will focus on security commitments, such as disarming armed groups and reducing military actions, while fighting continues in the region.
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The meetings will be held by the Joint Security Coordination Mechanism (JSCM), including officials from the DRC, Rwanda, and mediators from the US, Qatar, Togo, and the African Union.
The Washington Accords were signed in June 2025 to promote peace and economic growth between the two countries.
The DRC is committed to neutralizing the Democratic Forces for the Liberation of Rwanda (FDLR), an armed group linked to the Rwandan genocide.
Rwanda must reduce its military defense actions as part of the peace agreement.
Fighting persists in eastern DRC, especially between the Congolese Armed Forces (FARDC) and the M23 armed group.
Rwanda accuses the DRC of supporting the FDLR, while the DRC accuses Rwanda of supporting M23, which Rwanda denies.
M23 captured important towns in 2025 but is not a formal party to the Washington Accords.
The peace process includes a US-backed dialogue led by Qatar between the DRC government and M23, which produced the Doha Framework for Peace in November 2025.
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The UK will experience cooler and more changeable weather starting Tuesday, with rain likely in northern and western areas. Temperatures will be close to the usual for this time of year, but some warmer days are possible next week, though a heatwave is unlikely.
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Cooler air will move into the UK from the northwest, lowering temperatures by about five degrees Celsius.
Rain and showers, sometimes heavy, will affect Scotland, Northern Ireland, northern, and western England and Wales.
Temperatures will range between 15 and 22 degrees Celsius, near average for this season.
Wednesday will see a break with drier and brighter weather before more unsettled weather returns.
Nights will get chillier, with temperatures dropping to 8-12 degrees Celsius.
A shift in wind direction could bring warmer weather by Saturday and into next week.
A September heatwave is becoming less likely despite potential short warm periods.
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The 78th Primetime Emmy Awards are taking place at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles to honor outstanding television and streaming shows. HBO’s series "Hacks" and "The Pitt" led the nominations, and Mariska Hargitay is hosting the event, which is being broadcast on NBC and Peacock.
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The Emmy Awards celebrate excellence in TV and streaming programs.
"Hacks" received 24 nominations, breaking the previous comedy record of 23.
"The Pitt" earned 25 nominations, the highest for a drama this year.
Mariska Hargitay, known for "Law & Order: SVU," is the host of the ceremony.
The show is aired live on NBC and streamed on Peacock.
Winners announced include Allison Janney (Supporting Actress, Drama) and Matthew Rhys (Lead Actor, Limited Series).
Jean Smart won Lead Actress in a Comedy Series for "Hacks."
Kate O’Flynn won Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series for "Widow’s Bay."
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Taylor Swift did not attend the Emmy Awards but sent a prerecorded message that included a mysterious phrase. She hinted that something important was hidden in plain sight, and fans think this could relate to her future plans.
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Taylor Swift skipped the Emmy Awards to watch a football game played by Travis Kelce.
She sent a prerecorded message during a Law & Order: SVU skit.
In the message, Swift said clues were "hiding in plain sight."
She used the phrase "saccharide, aries, from the vineyard, north or south."
Fans believe this phrase is a hidden message about what she will do next.
Newsweek confirmed the phrase has a secret meaning but hasn't figured it out yet.
This story is still developing, with more updates expected.
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Sweden’s election is very close, with the centre-left opposition narrowly ahead as most votes are counted. The far-right Sweden Democrats lost some support for the first time since 2010, but they remain an important part of parliament.
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About 95% of votes are counted, with the centre-left bloc projected to get 176 out of 349 seats.
The current government coalition and its supporters are projected to get 173 seats.
Final results may take longer due to early votes and ballots from overseas.
Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson leads the centre-right coalition, which depends on the Sweden Democrats.
The Sweden Democrats’ support dropped from 20.5% to 17.5% since the last election in 2022.
The Social Democrats, led by Magdalena Andersson, had one of their worst results in over 100 years with 28.1% of the vote.
Sweden Democrats helped move Swedish politics to the right over the past decade with stricter policies on refugees and policing.
Even with fewer votes, the Sweden Democrats still have strong influence in a closely divided parliament.
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The 78th Emmy Awards ceremony took place in Los Angeles, celebrating top TV shows and actors from the past year. Many stars walked the blue carpet, and several actors and producers received nominations for their work in various drama and comedy series.
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The Emmy Awards ceremony was held at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles.
Zendaya is aiming to win her third Emmy for best actress in a drama series for "Euphoria."
Selena Gomez is nominated as a producer and actress for "Only Murders In The Building."
Ayo Edebiri is nominated for lead actress in a comedy series for "The Bear."
Michael J. Fox received the Bob Hope Humanitarian Award from the TV Academy.
Allison Janney earned her 16th Emmy nomination for supporting actress in a drama series for "The Diplomat."
The ceremony featured nominees from shows like "The Pitt," "Margo's Got Money Troubles," and "Beef."
Mariska Hargitay hosted the Emmy Awards this year.
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A climber in California was rescued by a helicopter crew after being stuck on a 700-foot cliff in the Sierra Nevada Mountains due to an injury. The rescue took place recently and the climber was safely brought to help.
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The incident happened in the Sierra Nevada Mountains in California.
A climber was injured and stranded on a cliff about 700 feet high.
A helicopter crew carried out the rescue operation.
The climber was safely rescued and taken to safety.
The rescue was reported on September 14, 2026.
The Sierra Nevada is a mountain range known for rugged terrain and outdoor activities.
Helicopter rescues are common in remote or difficult-to-reach areas.
No further details about the climber’s condition were provided in the report.
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The winners of the 2026 Emmy Awards were announced, recognizing the best in TV shows and performances. Key awards included Best Drama Series, Best Comedy Series, lead and supporting actors and actresses across drama, comedy, and limited series categories.
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Best Drama Series nominees included The Diplomat, The Gilded Age, and Slow Horses.
Best Comedy Series nominees included Abbott Elementary, The Bear, Hacks, and Only Murders in the Building.
Sterling K Brown won lead actor in a drama series for Paradise.
Carrie Coon won lead actress in a drama series for The Gilded Age.
Allison Janney won supporting actress in a drama series for The Diplomat.
Quinta Brunson won lead actress in a comedy series for Abbott Elementary.
Matthew Rhys won lead actor in a limited or anthology series or movie for The Beast in Me.
Linda Cardellini and David Harbour won for outstanding supporting actress and actor in a limited or anthology series.
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A 70-year-old man who was missing for a week while hiking on an island in Lake Superior has been found safe. Search and rescue teams located him after nearly stopping their efforts.
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The man is 70 years old.
He was lost for one week.
The location was a large island in Lake Superior.
Search and rescue teams had been looking for him.
Teams almost gave up hope before finding him.
He was found alive and safe.
The story was reported by CBS News.
The incident shows the importance of search and rescue operations in remote areas.
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Heavy rain caused serious flash floods in parts of Connecticut and the Northeastern U.S. More strong storms moved through the Central U.S., with tornado watches issued in Iowa.
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Sunday had some of the heaviest rains in years in the Northeast.
Connecticut experienced dangerous flash floods because of the rain.
On Monday, storms continued across the Central United States.
Tornado watches were announced for areas in Iowa.
The weather reports included warnings and forecasts for these events.
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A surveillance video from Philadelphia shows a young girl crossing a busy street when a truck hits her and drags her under its wheels. Despite the accident, the girl was able to walk away without life-threatening injuries.
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The incident took place in Philadelphia.
A young girl was crossing a busy street with a backpack and phone.
A truck hit the girl and dragged her under its wheels.
The event was recorded by a surveillance camera.
The girl surprisingly survived and walked away from the accident.
The story was reported by Cristian Benavides for CBS News.
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NATO fighter jets shot down a drone that entered Lithuania’s airspace near the city of Kaunas. The drone likely came from Belarus, but its exact origin is still unknown.
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The drone entered Lithuania's airspace around midnight near Kaunas, the country’s second-largest city.
NATO fighter jets destroyed the drone after it was detected.
Lithuanian and NATO forces responded quickly to the incident.
Lithuania’s president stressed the importance of protecting airspace due to ongoing aggression by Russia against Ukraine.
The drone alerts also affected Lithuania’s capital, Vilnius, earlier that day.
Similar drone incursions have been happening more often in Baltic countries since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
Lithuania shares a border with Belarus, a close ally of Russia.
Lithuania, Estonia, and Latvia are NATO members and protected under the alliance’s Article 5, which means an attack on one is considered an attack on all.
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The UK government is planning to tighten rules on big political donations, especially from cryptocurrency billionaires who gave £72 million to Reform UK. There is also a strong reaction from female athletes to American actress Sydney Sweeney's nude sports betting ad campaign, and UK villages are protesting plans to house large numbers of migrants nearby.
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The UK government may introduce stricter checks on large political donations from cryptocurrency donors to Reform UK.
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage says their donations currently follow the law.
UK ministers want to make donations to Reform UK illegal to stop more cryptocurrency funding.
Actress Sydney Sweeney received criticism from female athletes worldwide for posing nude in a sports betting ad.
Villages like Piddington in Oxfordshire oppose plans to house over 1,200 migrants at a nearby former army barracks.
The UK prime minister canceled public events to be with family after the death of Andy Burnham’s father.
The UK is increasing fraud investigations to stop gangs laundering illegal money through post offices and shops.
A report soon will show ADHD is not being widely overdiagnosed in the UK, prompting health policy reviews.
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A Pentagon watchdog report revealed that Iranian military strikes damaged U.S. diplomatic buildings in four Gulf countries. The total cost of the damage is estimated at about $184 million.
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Iranian military attacks targeted U.S. diplomatic facilities.
The affected countries are Iraq, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates.
The report was released by the Pentagon’s inspector general.
The report is 44 pages long.
The total estimated damage cost is approximately $184 million.
The report is the first of its kind to provide this detailed damage assessment.
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Bob Mackie, a famous fashion designer known for creating memorable outfits for Hollywood stars and pop singers, died at the age of 87. CBS News reviewed his most well-known fashion designs and his life story.
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Bob Mackie was a well-known fashion designer.
He designed clothes for many Hollywood stars and pop singers.
Mackie was famous for his unique and eye-catching styles.
He died at the age of 87 on a recent Monday.
CBS News aired a special look at his career and signature designs.
His impact on fashion included elevating celebrity style over many years.
Mackie’s work remains influential in fashion and entertainment.
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Macklemore is no longer performing as the opening act on Ed Sheeran's U.S. Loop tour after he spoke in support of Palestine during a concert. Some groups criticized his statements, while others defended his right to free speech. The tour promoter said venues would not allow shows with Macklemore, which led to his removal.
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Macklemore expressed pro-Palestinian views on stage during Ed Sheeran's tour.
He said "Free Palestine" to the audience and performed a song referencing protests at Columbia University.
The Anti-Defamation League and the Israeli American Council opposed Macklemore's remarks and called for his removal.
The concert promoter announced that venues would not host shows with Macklemore, risking tour cancellations.
Macklemore responded by saying he supports the Palestinian people and denied being a victim.
New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft, who owns a stadium on the tour, allegedly called Ed Sheeran about Macklemore, which Kraft later commented on.
Macklemore acknowledged antisemitism is real but distinguished criticism of Israel from hatred of Jewish people.
The Council on American-Islamic Relations criticized Macklemore's removal and called for support of his free speech.
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A report from the International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance shows that key democratic measures in the United States are at their lowest point in 50 years. The report highlights that this decline is part of a global trend, with democracy weakening in many countries and conflicts increasing worldwide.
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The US has seen a significant drop in democracy indicators, reaching the lowest level in 50 years.
The International Idea group evaluated 174 countries in its annual Global State of Democracy report.
The decline in democracy in the US is linked to actions and threats by President Donald Trump.
Globally, rule of law, free elections, press freedom, and access to justice are at their lowest in 30 years.
2025 marked the 11th year in a row where more countries’ democracies worsened rather than improved.
The report warns that weakening democracies increase the risk of conflicts around the world.
Some countries like Australia, Syria, Bangladesh, Nepal, and Sri Lanka saw positive democratic movements.
The US was added to the list of countries with “backsliding” democracies starting in 2021.
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Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky said Ukraine is willing to stop attacks on Russian energy sites if Russia also stops striking Ukraine's infrastructure. This statement followed U.S. President Donald Trump's announcement of an apparent agreement for both sides to halt attacks on energy targets amid an ongoing war. Meanwhile, Russian strikes on Ukraine's rail system are increasing, causing serious concerns.
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President Zelensky said Ukraine is ready to stop hitting Russian energy facilities if Russia stops attacks on Ukraine’s critical infrastructure.
President Trump announced on social media that Ukraine and Russia agreed to stop targeting each other’s energy infrastructure.
Russia has not made any official comment on the alleged agreement.
Zelensky emphasized that so far Russia has shown no real desire to end the war.
Russian attacks on Ukraine’s rail network have worsened week by week, damaging important transportation routes.
A recent strike destroyed a train near the Polish border, which diplomats often use.
Poland warned that Russia might plan attacks on border crossings between Poland and Ukraine.
The European Union delayed extending sanctions on Russia after discussions about removing a billionaire’s name from the blacklist.
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