The Russian Orthodox Church sent a part of the hand of Dmitry Donskoy, a 14th-century Russian prince, to soldiers fighting in Ukraine to spiritually support them. The relic was brought to Russian-held areas in eastern Ukraine, where church leaders said it would help boost strength and victory for troops.
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The relic is a fragment of Dmitry Donskoy’s right hand, a prince known for defeating the Mongols in 1380.
It was taken to the frontline in Russian-occupied eastern Ukraine, including the Saur-Mogila war memorial.
The Russian Orthodox Church said the relic would "invisibly" join soldiers in battle to help their cause.
The church has strongly supported Russia’s war effort since the full invasion started in February 2022.
Priests have been sent to military units, and churches pray for victory in the conflict.
Dmitry Donskoy’s remains were uncovered last month during restoration in the Kremlin’s Cathedral of the Archangel.
Critics say opening the tomb goes against religious rules, as his burial site was known but left untouched after his sainthood in 1988.
Similar relics, like those of another warrior prince Alexander Nevsky, have also been sent to the front this year.
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A study found that exposure to the common stomach bacteria Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) may increase the risk of colorectal cancer. While the bacteria is known to cause stomach cancer, researchers say more work is needed to confirm if it directly causes colorectal cancer.
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H. pylori is a common bacteria that infects over half of the world’s population, usually during childhood.
The bacteria can cause stomach infections that sometimes lead to ulcers and stomach cancer.
The World Health Organization classified H. pylori as a cancer-causing agent in 1994.
The study showed people exposed to H. pylori have about a 1.6 times higher risk of developing colorectal cancer.
The bacteria causes chronic inflammation in the stomach, which may affect other parts of the body and contribute to cancer development.
Colorectal cancer is the third most common cancer in the U.S. and causes over 55,000 deaths annually.
Researchers emphasize that the study found an association but not a direct cause between H. pylori and colorectal cancer.
The bacteria’s global prevalence is decreasing, coinciding with fewer stomach cancer cases.
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A mother bear near Truckee, California, lost two cubs after they were hit by vehicles on the same road within two weeks. Wildlife groups are urging drivers to slow down and want lower speed limits to help prevent more bear deaths.
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A mother bear was filmed calling for her cub after it was killed by a car near Truckee, California.
The cub’s death came two weeks after her other cub died on the same road in a vehicle collision.
The BEAR League, a nonprofit working to protect bears in the Lake Tahoe area, shared the video and helped keep the mother bear away from traffic.
Witnesses said the cub was injured badly in the crash, and the driver was very upset.
Nearby, another cub was hurt in a separate vehicle collision but survived.
Six bear cubs died in road accidents around Lake Tahoe in two weeks, including on highways and neighborhoods.
Wildlife experts say high speed limits and bears’ increased movement while feeding before winter make collisions more likely.
Officials advise drivers to slow down, especially at dawn and dusk, and not to swerve if they see bears on the road.
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Prince Harry, Bill Nye, Chrissy Teigen, and several other well-known figures will attend the Clinton Global Initiative annual meeting. The event is organized by former President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton.
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Prince Harry, the Duke of Sussex, is invited to this year’s meeting.
Bill Nye, a science educator known as the “Science Guy,” will participate.
Chrissy Teigen, a TV personality and entrepreneur, is also joining.
Ajay Banga, President of the World Bank Group, will attend.
Reid Hoffman, co-founder of LinkedIn, is part of the lineup.
The Clinton Global Initiative is an annual gathering focused on global development and partnerships.
The event is hosted by former President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton.
This meeting brings together leaders from different fields to discuss solutions for big world issues.
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Sandra Bullock talked about how becoming a mother and experiencing personal loss affected her acting in the movie "Practical Magic 2." She and actor Lee Pace discussed the upcoming sequel, which will premiere soon.
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Sandra Bullock is starring in "Practical Magic 2."
The movie is a sequel to the original "Practical Magic."
Bullock said motherhood influenced her performance.
Personal loss also shaped how she acted in the film.
Lee Pace is another actor featured in the movie.
The film is set to premiere on Friday.
The interview was conducted by Adriana Diaz for CBS News.
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Scientists found the first set of connected footprints made by an adult Tyrannosaurus rex in southwestern North Dakota. The trackway has four large footprints showing how the dinosaur walked about 66.5 million years ago.
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The trackway includes four three-toed footprints, each about 3 feet long.
The footprints were found near the Montana border on U.S. Forest Service land.
This is the first known trackway made by a full-grown T. rex; before, only two single adult footprints were known.
The dinosaur was walking at a speed estimated between 3.5 and 4.5 miles per hour.
The tracks date back to the very end of the Cretaceous period, shortly before the asteroid that caused dinosaur extinction.
A high school teacher discovered the footprints while volunteering on a dinosaur dig.
Researchers scanned the footprints in 3D and planned to airlift three prints to a museum for study.
The area has also produced many T. rex bones, including a juvenile specimen found nearby.
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Stella Parton said her sister Dolly Parton was ready and at peace when she died after a cancer battle. She shared memories of Dolly’s life, her marriage, and work ethic during an interview at a Nashville music studio.
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Dolly Parton died late last month after fighting cancer.
Stella Parton believes Dolly was calm and knew where she was going after death.
Dolly was a famous country singer, businesswoman, and philanthropist.
She was married to Carl Thomas Dean for nearly 60 years, who died last year.
Carl loved Dolly and their relationship was very close and loyal.
Dolly worked hard throughout her life and stayed active until the end.
She kept her political views private and always maintained her public image.
Stella said Dolly was very optimistic and wanted to inspire young people to dream big.
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The article discusses the risks caused by the blockade against Iran. It argues that while the blockade affects Iran, the dangers it creates are no longer worth continuing.
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The blockade targets Iran and causes economic pressure.
The blockade involves risks that could lead to conflict or war.
The article suggests that these risks are now greater than the benefits.
It recommends President Donald Trump consider removing or easing the blockade.
The goal is to reduce the chance of dangerous military incidents.
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Stella Parton, the sister of country music star Dolly Parton, said that Dolly was ready and calm when she died last month. Stella shared her thoughts in her first interview since Dolly's death.
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Dolly Parton, a famous country singer, passed away last month.
Stella Parton is Dolly’s sister.
Stella gave her first interview since Dolly’s death.
Stella said Dolly was “definitely prepared” for her death.
Stella said Dolly was at peace when she died.
The interview was with Gayle King on CBS News.
The news was shared through the CBS News app and website.
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El Niño, a climate pattern that affects weather worldwide, is expected to get stronger through the end of 2026. Federal forecasters say there is a more than 90% chance it will become a very strong event in fall and winter 2026-27, with a 75% chance of reaching its strongest level since records began in 1950.
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El Niño is the warm phase of a natural Pacific climate cycle called ENSO, which impacts global weather.
The Climate Prediction Center (CPC) updated its forecast saying El Niño will keep strengthening through 2026.
There is over a 90% chance of a very strong El Niño event during fall and winter 2026-27.
The CPC believes there is a 75% chance El Niño will reach historic strength between October and December 2026.
Typical El Niño effects include wetter and stormier weather in the Southern U.S., especially California.
California may see several strong storms called atmospheric rivers this winter, bringing heavy rain.
The Colorado Basin, an area experiencing drought, may benefit if moisture spreads eastward.
Previous CPC updates in August also indicated a high chance of a strong El Niño event.
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Hurricane Lowell recently caused damage in Hawaii, which rarely faces strong hurricanes because of its remote location and usually cooler ocean water nearby. This year’s warmer sea temperatures, driven by the El Niño weather pattern and human-caused climate change, have increased the number and strength of storms near Hawaii.
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Hurricane Lowell damaged trees, power lines, roads, boats, and piers on the island of Kauai.
Hawaii had another hurricane, Lala, in August, bringing hurricane-force winds to the Big Island and Oahu for the first time in 155 years.
Hawaii usually avoids direct hurricane hits due to its isolation and cooler ocean waters east of the islands that weaken storms.
El Niño is causing warmer sea temperatures in the Pacific, which helps storms form closer to Hawaii and get stronger.
Many countries in Europe have charged tourists a nightly tax for years to help cover local costs related to tourism. In Italy, popular cities like Rome and Milan earn millions of euros from this tax, which is meant to improve local services but is sometimes used for other expenses.
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Tourist taxes are common in continental Europe but less known in the UK.
Tourists pay the tax when they check out of hotels or holiday rentals.
Austria started charging a tourist tax in 1842 for spa visitors.
Italy abolished the tax for the 1990 World Cup but reintroduced it in 2011.
The tax usually ranges from €1 to €10 per person per night; luxury hotels in Milan charge €12.
Venice added an entrance fee in 2024 for day visitors, not overnight guests.
Italian cities earned large sums from these taxes in 2024, with Rome earning €222.4 million.
The money is intended for local services and monument maintenance but can be used for other city expenses.
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A man and a woman were arrested in London by counter-terrorism police for allegedly helping Iran’s foreign intelligence service. The suspects were released on bail as investigations continue, and police say there is no immediate danger to the public.
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A 42-year-old woman and a 60-year-old man were arrested on 24 June in north and north-west London.
Police searched three properties connected to the suspects, including one on 9 September.
The arrests are made under the National Security Act (NSA).
The investigation is not linked to attacks on Jewish or Iranian community locations in London.
It is also not connected to events related to the Jewish high holy days.
The suspects were released on conditional bail until October.
Police say there is no imminent threat to the public from this case.
The overall terrorism threat level in the UK remains at severe, meaning a likely chance of attacks.
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The article reviews important news stories from August, including Russia’s viewpoint on Ukraine, President Trump’s claims about Iran, and reflections on past events like the 9/11 attacks. It also looks at challenges facing the British monarchy and a woman reexamining the influence of her faith.
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Russian President Vladimir Putin continues to deny Ukraine's independence but describes Ukraine as capable of attacking Russian targets far from the front lines.
President Donald Trump claims he has achieved total victory over Iran, but economic data shows Iran’s economy is significantly weakened though the government remains strong.
A 25th anniversary review of the 9/11 attacks finds that U.S. agencies had warning signs and opportunities to stop the terrorists but failed to act on them.
Prince William promotes a relatable image for the British monarchy, but his heir attending an expensive school and his brother returning to Britain create challenges for this image.
The royal estate makes around $1.6 billion and generates significant income for the heir to the throne.
The British school Eton has become more meritocratic (rewarding talent and effort), but this does not fully address concerns about privilege tied to royal inheritance.
The article highlights the gap between public images or stories and the complex realities behind them.
A woman in Indiana questions how her faith has influenced her life decisions and whom it serves.
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Two people were arrested in London on suspicion of helping Iran's intelligence service. They were released on bail with strict conditions while the police continue their investigation into national security concerns.
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A 60-year-old man and a 42-year-old woman were arrested in London.
The arrests relate to suspected offences under the National Security Act.
Police suspect the two individuals of assisting a foreign intelligence service (Iran’s).
The suspects were released on bail until late October with strict conditions.
Police say these arrests are not connected to earlier attacks involving Jewish and Iranian communities in London.
The arrests followed searches of properties in north and north-west London in June.
Counter Terrorism Police said there is no immediate threat to the public but the UK threat level remains severe.
Authorities stressed their ongoing commitment to acting against threats to UK safety.
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A fire broke out on a passenger ferry in the Philippines, causing several deaths and leaving many people missing. Rescue efforts are ongoing to find those who are unaccounted for.
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A fire happened on a ferry in the Philippines.
Several passengers died because of the fire.
Dozens of people are still missing after the incident.
The ferry was carrying many passengers at the time.
Authorities are conducting rescue and search operations.
The cause of the fire has not been clearly reported.
The incident has attracted attention from international news sources.
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Lindy Cameron has been appointed the first female head of the UK Foreign Office. She replaces Olly Robbins, who was dismissed following a security vetting scandal involving Peter Mandelson.
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Lindy Cameron is now the permanent undersecretary at the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.
Cameron was previously the UK high commissioner to India and the chief executive of the National Cyber Security Centre.
Olly Robbins was removed from his role because he did not share all information about Peter Mandelson's failed security vetting.
Peter Mandelson was appointed ambassador to the US but was removed due to concerns over his security clearance and links to Jeffrey Epstein.
The Foreign Office has recently faced job cuts after the UK government reduced the aid budget and merged the international development department into it.
Cameron is praised for her experience in diplomacy, national security, and international development.
Robbins is legally challenging his dismissal in the high court.
The appointment is part of wider changes at the top of the UK civil service.
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Residents of Hawaii and Southern California are starting to clean up the damage after two hurricanes passed near their coastlines. The storms caused damage along the coasts, prompting recovery efforts.
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Two hurricanes affected the coastlines of Hawaii and Southern California.
The hurricanes passed off the shore but still caused damage.
People in these areas are now working to clean up after the storms.
The events damaged property and natural areas along the coast.
Local communities are organizing recovery efforts to restore normal conditions.
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The article discusses information found in documents seized from Osama bin Laden's home. Ali Soufan, the FBI investigator who studied these documents, shares insights about al Qaeda based on the materials, which include bin Laden's handwritten will.
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The documents were taken from Osama bin Laden’s compound.
Ali Soufan was the lead FBI investigator focusing on al Qaeda after the 9/11 attacks.
Soufan spent years studying these seized documents.
The materials provide detailed information about al Qaeda’s operations and plans.
One notable item found was bin Laden’s handwritten will.
The documents help understand the inner workings of al Qaeda.
This information was featured in a segment on CBS News’ 60 Minutes program.
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