Iran has offered the United States a seven-day plan to stop fighting and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a key waterway. Iran’s foreign minister said this plan also includes restarting talks to reach a final peace agreement between the two countries.
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Iran presented a seven-day plan to the U.S. aiming to end hostilities.
The plan includes reopening the Strait of Hormuz for safe passage.
The issue was discussed by Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi at the United Nations General Assembly.
The goal is to restart negotiations for a final peace deal between Iran and the U.S.
The Strait of Hormuz is a crucial route for global oil shipments.
Tensions between Iran and the U.S. have increased in recent years, impacting regional stability.
Iran is seeking peaceful talks to resolve ongoing conflicts with the U.S.
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The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has spread to two new health zones near the borders with the Central African Republic and South Sudan. The outbreak, caused by the Bundibugyo strain, has resulted in almost 7,900 confirmed cases and nearly 3,800 deaths, with challenges in controlling it due to conflict, displacement, and lack of vaccines.
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Ebola cases have appeared in Bulu (South Ubangi) and Dungu (Haut-Uele), expanding the affected zones to 63 across seven provinces.
As of September 23, there are 7,890 confirmed Ebola cases and 3,799 deaths in the DRC.
The outbreak is caused by the Bundibugyo strain, which currently has no approved vaccines.
Conflict and population movement make it hard for health workers to track and treat patients.
Contact tracing is low; only about 30,000 contacts have been identified compared to an estimated 420,000 expected.
Ituri province is the outbreak’s epicenter with over 6,000 cases, followed by North Kivu with 1,480 cases.
Death rates in North Kivu are higher (60%) than the national average (48%).
Patients often avoid hospitals fearing they will be sent to treatment centers where they may die, hindering early treatment and control efforts.
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Ahmad Joudeh is a ballet dancer who was born in a Palestinian refugee camp in Syria. He survived dangers during Syria’s civil war and threats from ISIS before moving to San Diego to continue his dance career.
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Ahmad Joudeh was born in a Palestinian refugee camp in Damascus, Syria.
He grew up without official citizenship, meaning he was stateless.
He lived through Syria’s civil war, a dangerous and destructive conflict.
ISIS threatened to kill him because of his dancing.
Despite hardships, he pursued ballet, a form of dance.
He moved to San Diego, USA, where he now lives and dances.
His story shows how he found freedom through ballet after escaping violence.
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The glaciers and eternal snow on the Sudirman Range in Papua, Indonesia, are almost gone due to rising temperatures. These tropical ice areas are important for climate science and hold spiritual significance for local Indigenous groups.
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The Sudirman Range once had permanent snow on all four major peaks about 100 years ago.
Today, only small patches of snow remain mainly on Puncak Jaya (Carstensz Pyramid), expected to disappear within a year or two.
Glacier area has shrunk from around 1,900 hectares (4,700 acres) in the 19th century to about 16 hectares (40 acres) now.
The glaciers are unique because they are the last tropical ice between the Andes and Himalayas, isolated by thousands of kilometers.
Ice cores from the glaciers give scientists important information about past climate and ocean changes in the tropical Pacific.
The melting is caused by global warming due to human activities like burning coal, oil, and gas.
Indigenous groups such as the Moni and Amungme people have strong spiritual connections to these mountains.
The glaciers' disappearance threatens both scientific knowledge and cultural heritage of the Indigenous communities.
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President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping met in Washington for a three-day summit. They discussed several topics including AI, international conflicts, and trade, but did not reach any major agreements on regulating artificial intelligence.
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The summit was the first visit by a Chinese president to the White House in over ten years.
Trump and Xi extended a trade truce for two months but made no big deals.
Both leaders talked about the wars in Iran and Ukraine and the status of Taiwan.
Despite the presence of tech leaders, they did not agree to pause or regulate AI development.
Xi said both countries must manage AI responsibly and keep it under human control.
Trump focused on maintaining U.S. leadership in AI and promoted the term "super intelligence."
Tech executives like Elon Musk and Tim Cook attended a state dinner with the leaders.
Critics said the summit missed the chance to set up joint U.S.-China working groups on AI safety.
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Iran has offered a deal to the United States to reopen the Strait of Hormuz within seven days if certain conditions are met. This offer refers to a previous agreement aimed at ending military actions and allowing safe passage of ships, but talks are ongoing amid continued conflict and military strikes in the region.
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Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said reopening the Strait of Hormuz depends on the U.S. meeting conditions in a previous memorandum of understanding (MOU).
The MOU, signed in June, included a ceasefire, an end to military operations, sanctions relief, and nuclear non-proliferation by Iran.
The Strait of Hormuz is a key route where about 20% of the world’s oil and natural gas passed before its closure disrupted global energy prices.
The U.S. and Israel launched air strikes on Iran on February 28, which Iran responded to by attacking U.S. bases and blocking the strait.
The U.S. currently maintains a naval blockade of Iranian ports, affecting Iran’s economy and oil exports.
President Donald Trump talked about the possibility of a deal after the November elections but also threatened severe military action against Iran.
Iran rejected threats and said peace cannot be built through coercion or intimidation.
Talks between the U.S. and Iran are continuing through mediators despite the ongoing conflict.
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Colin Norris, a nurse convicted in 2008 of killing elderly patients with insulin injections, has been in prison for 18 years. New reviews of medical records and evidence have raised questions about whether the deaths were murders or natural causes related to medical conditions in frail elderly patients.
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Colin Norris was convicted of killing four elderly patients and attempting to kill a fifth by injecting insulin.
The main case involved Ethel Hall, who died after a hypoglycemic coma while recovering from a broken hip.
Norris was convicted mostly based on medical charts showing severe low blood sugar, considered rare in non-diabetics.
His conviction was upheld after appeals, but new scientific evidence suggests low blood sugar episodes may happen naturally in frail elderly patients.
The police investigated retrospectively, looking for other unexplained deaths on Norris's wards with similar symptoms.
The jury convicted Norris by a majority of 11-1 after a five-month trial.
Norris's supporters argue the medical evidence is disputed and the deaths could be natural.
This case follows concerns about other nurses, such as Lucy Letby, convicted in similar hospital death cases.
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The 64th New York Film Festival is opening with over 70 new movies, including fiction and documentaries, showing in all five boroughs of New York City. The festival features films about topics like Elizabeth Holmes’ fraud case, journalists fleeing Russia’s crackdown, Israeli military actions, and a new documentary on the U.S. 14th Amendment.
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The festival runs through October 12 and includes premieres of more than 70 films.
Notable actors featured include Pedro Pascal, Adam Driver, Scarlett Johansson, and Julianne Moore.
Documentaries include "You Can See Everything," about Elizabeth Holmes before she starts her prison sentence for fraud.
"My Undesirable Friends: Part II – Exile" follows journalists fleeing Russia after Russia invaded Ukraine.
"NAZA," a film about Israeli military use of AI targeting in Gaza, alleges human rights abuses and has been criticized by the Israeli government.
Ava DuVernay’s documentary "14th" explores current challenges to the 14th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution.
"Making Marie Antoinette" is a video diary by Eleanor Coppola, completed by her daughter Sofia Coppola after Eleanor died in 2024.
The festival also features music and other documentary films shot with unique film techniques.
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu described the news channel Al Jazeera as a “toxic media outlet” and said the media acts like an additional battleground in Israel’s conflict. Israel has responded by closing Al Jazeera’s offices, limiting journalist access in Gaza, and has killed some Palestinian journalists.
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Prime Minister Netanyahu called Al Jazeera “toxic.”
He referred to the media as an “eighth front” in Israel’s conflict.
Israel has closed Al Jazeera’s local operations.
Palestinian journalists have been killed during Israeli actions.
Media access to Gaza has been restricted by Israeli authorities.
Al Jazeera correspondent Noor Wazwaz provided details on these issues.
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President Donald Trump told Chinese leader Xi Jinping that helping Iran is completely unacceptable. Trump recently finished a meeting with Xi to discuss this and other issues.
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President Trump had a multi-day summit with Chinese leader Xi Jinping.
During the meeting, Trump said China aiding Iran is not acceptable.
The discussion focused on concerns about Iran's activities.
Nicholas Burns, a former U.S. ambassador to China, provided analysis of the talks.
The news was reported by CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang.
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Voting has started for the second round of Fat Bear Week 2026, a popular event where people vote to choose the bear they think is the "fattest." The website for voting was so busy that it crashed briefly due to high interest.
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Fat Bear Week 2026 is currently in its second round of online voting.
The event celebrates bears gaining weight before winter hibernation.
Many people participation caused the voting website to crash temporarily.
Mike Fitz, a naturalist at Explore.org, spoke about the event on CBS News.
Fat Bear Week draws public attention to wildlife and natural changes in bears.
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Pope Leo XIV was warmly welcomed by 80,000 young Catholics at the Stade de France near Paris. The event combined gospel and modern Christian music, and the Pope arrived in a special vehicle called the "popemobile."
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The event took place at Stade de France near Paris.
About 80,000 young Catholics attended the gathering.
The crowd welcomed Pope Leo XIV with enthusiasm, similar to a rock concert.
Music styles included gospel and contemporary Christian songs.
The Pope arrived in the "popemobile," a specially designed vehicle for public appearances.
The gathering aimed to express and celebrate Catholic faith.
This visit was part of a series of events including prayers at Notre-Dame and a speech at UNESCO.
The focus of the Pope’s visit was on faith rather than politics.
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The CBS News show "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" will have several guests on September 27, 2026. The guests include leaders and representatives from Iran, the U.S. government, and Taiwan.
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Masoud Pezeshkian, president of Iran, will appear on the show.
Senator John Kennedy, a Republican from Louisiana, is a guest.
Representative Jim Himes, a Democrat from Connecticut and leader in the House Intelligence Committee, will participate.
Alexander Yui, Taiwan’s representative to the U.S., will also be on the program.
The show airs on CBS News at 10:30 a.m. Eastern Time on Sundays.
It also streams later at 12:30 p.m. ET on Paramount+ and CBSNews.com.
"Face the Nation" is hosted by Margaret Brennan.
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President Donald Trump and China's President Xi Jinping finished their summit in Washington, D.C. CBS News also interviewed the president of Iran during this time. The summit focused on discussions between the United States and China.
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President Donald Trump and President Xi Jinping met in Washington, D.C. for a summit.
The meeting was between the leaders of the United States and China.
CBS News conducted an interview with Iran’s president around the same time.
The summit included talks on key issues between the two countries.
The event was covered live on CBS News and through their app.
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Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif condemned attacks by Yemen’s Houthi group on Saudi Arabia and said that threatening the holy cities Mecca and Medina is unacceptable. He spoke at the United Nations and highlighted regional tensions involving Saudi Arabia, Iran, Israel, and neighboring countries, calling for diplomacy and cooperation.
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Pakistan’s Prime Minister called Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia “deplorable” and warned against attacking Mecca and Medina, the Muslim holy cities.
Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, and Turkey signed the Mecca Joint Defence Agreement, stating that an attack on one is an attack on all.
Military leaders from Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, and Turkey met to enhance intelligence and military cooperation.
The Houthis deny they targeted Mecca; Saudi Arabia says they did.
Pakistan is involved in efforts to mediate the conflict between the US, Iran, and their allies, but the peace agreement has weakened.
Sharif criticized Israel for aggression in Palestine, Lebanon, and Syria.
He accused India of trying to control shared water resources and warned that blocking Pakistan’s water supply would be treated as an act of war.
Pakistan faces threats from the Pakistani Taliban, which operates from Afghanistan according to Sharif.
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A fire broke out on the vehicle ferry Blue Carrier 2 near the Greek island of Mykonos. All 29 people on board were safely evacuated, and no one was hurt.
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The fire happened on the ferry Blue Carrier 2.
The ferry was near the island of Mykonos in Greece.
There were 29 people on the ferry at the time.
All passengers and crew were evacuated safely.
No injuries were reported from the fire.
The incident led to a large emergency response.
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Pope Leo XIV warned that artificial intelligence (AI) could threaten human dignity and become a tool for control if it is not carefully guided. He emphasized that technology should serve people and respect human values, contrasting with President Donald Trump’s more optimistic view of AI as an engine for growth.
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Pope Leo XIV spoke about AI during his visit to France at UNESCO in Paris.
He said technology must serve human beings and not become a tool for domination or injustice.
The pope warned that calling machines “intelligent” can make people forget the unique dignity of humans.
He stressed that AI cannot answer questions about the meaning of life, which is important for humans.
Pope Leo pointed out that more information does not always mean more truth or wisdom.
He urged education in ethics to prevent losing human values amid growing machine influence.
President Donald Trump dismissed worries about AI and supports its growth as important for the economy.
Trump said the U.S. Justice Department will watch the AI industry and act only if necessary.
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Afghan taxi drivers are playing music in their cars even though the Taliban has banned it. The Taliban only allows religious or patriotic songs, and drivers who play other music risk punishment from the morality police.
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The Taliban banned music except for religious or patriotic songs in 2021.
Afghan taxi drivers continue to play music despite the ban.
The drivers face possible punishment from the Taliban’s morality police.
The Taliban regained control of Afghanistan in 2021.
Music restrictions are part of the Taliban's rules on public behavior.
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Yemen's President Rashid al-Alimi has asked his people to join the armed forces to fight the Iran-backed Houthi rebels. The Houthis control Yemen's Red Sea coast, have blocked Saudi ports, and have stepped up attacks on Yemen's government and Saudi Arabia.
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Yemen’s President Rashid al-Alimi called for general mobilization against the Houthis.
The Houthis are supported by Iran and control Yemen’s entire Red Sea coast.
The group has imposed a naval blockade on Saudi Arabia and attacked Saudi territory.
Al-Alimi offered amnesty to Houthis who defect to the government side.
The Yemeni government is backed by Saudi Arabia, which provides air support.
Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan discussed ways to support Saudi Arabia against Houthi attacks.
President Donald Trump did not promise military support despite requests from Saudi Arabia and Yemen.
The conflict began in 2014 when the Houthis took Yemen’s capital, Sanaa, causing the government to relocate to Aden.
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