Anthropologist Kate Clancy says pregnancy loss happens more often than most people think and is a normal part of human reproduction. In her book, she explains that many pregnancies naturally end early due to biological reasons, and factors causing loss are mostly beyond personal control.
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Pregnancy loss can happen very early, often before people know they are pregnant.
Many embryos do not develop properly because of genetic issues or other biological factors.
Some embryos can "self-correct" genetic mistakes during early growth.
Pregnancy loss is not usually caused by anything a person does.
Environmental and government factors, like pollutants and health regulations, can affect pregnancy outcomes.
The common idea that a full-term pregnancy is the standard result is misleading.
Clancy challenges the idea that pregnancy is always a battle between mother and fetus.
Understanding pregnancy loss as common may help reduce feelings of personal blame and guilt.
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The Wagyu Brothers, a hamburger shop in Tokyo, works to make what they call the best burger in the world. They use high-quality Wagyu beef, which is a special, well-marbled type of beef from Japan. An expert and a correspondent discuss how social media has increased competition among burger makers.
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The Wagyu Brothers is a hamburger shop located in Tokyo.
They use hand-chopped, high-grade Wagyu beef in their burgers.
Wagyu beef is known for its rich marbling and tenderness.
A CBS News correspondent, Adam Yamaguchi, tried their Wagyu burger.
Hamburger expert George Motz talks about the burger competition worldwide.
Social media sharing has increased the competition for the best burger.
More information about burgers is available now than ever before.
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Sarah Khalifa, an Egyptian TV presenter, and 11 other people were sentenced to death by a Cairo court for running a drug-making and trafficking operation. The court also found them guilty of possessing illegal weapons, and the sentence can be appealed.
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Sarah Khalifa is 39 years old and known for hosting a TV show called “Mission Impossible.”
The court sentenced her and 11 others to death by hanging for forming a criminal gang involved in drug production and trafficking.
They were also convicted of having unlicensed firearms and ammunition.
The drugs involved were synthetic, and the materials to make them were imported.
Authorities seized more than 750 kilograms of drugs and raw materials, plus two apartments used as drug labs.
Khalifa and some others were also sentenced to five years in prison in a separate kidnapping and assault case.
The court consulted Egypt’s Grand Mufti, whose religious opinion is required for death penalty cases.
Egypt uses the death penalty for serious crimes like drug trafficking, terrorism, and murder.
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The CBS News program "Sunday Morning" honored several notable people who have recently passed away. Among them was Cassandra Wilson, a jazz singer who won two Grammy Awards.
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"Sunday Morning" is a CBS News program.
The show paid tribute to recently deceased notable figures.
Cassandra Wilson was one of the people remembered.
Wilson was a jazz singer.
She won two Grammy Awards.
The segment is called "In memoriam."
It is available to watch on the CBS News app and online.
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Gloria Steinem, an important leader in the women's liberation movement, passed away on September 2, 2026, at age 92. An extended interview she gave in 2023 was released, where she talked about her work as a female journalist in the 1960s, the start of Ms. Magazine, and ongoing struggles for gender equality.
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Gloria Steinem died on September 2, 2026, at age 92.
She was a key figure in the women's liberation movement.
The interview was recorded in 2023 and released after her death.
Steinem discussed challenges female journalists faced in the 1960s.
She talked about founding Ms. Magazine and its first issue featuring Wonder Woman.
Advertisers and the public had specific responses to Ms. Magazine when it started.
Steinem described herself as a "hope-aholic" despite setbacks in gender equality efforts.
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Jared Kushner, President Trump’s son-in-law, and special envoy Steve Witkoff traveled to Kyiv to meet Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky. They aimed to discuss the ongoing war between Ukraine and Russia.
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Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff arrived in Kyiv, Ukraine’s capital, by train.
After arrival, they used a motorcade to meet President Zelensky.
Their trip is part of efforts related to the Russia-Ukraine war.
The visit follows peace talks involving Vladimir Putin, Russia’s president.
The discussions focus on seeking a resolution or progress in the conflict.
Media outlets such as The New York Times and CNN reported on the visit.
Kushner holds a role as President Trump’s son-in-law and envoy, which means he acts as a messenger or representative.
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Gloria Steinem, a key leader in the women's rights movement, helped start Ms. Magazine to bring feminist ideas to more people. She discussed the magazine's beginnings in a 2023 interview before her death in 2026 at age 92.
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Gloria Steinem was a writer for New York magazine in her 30s.
She helped create Ms. Magazine to promote feminism.
Ms. Magazine aimed to make women’s rights issues more well-known.
The 2023 CBS News report featured an interview with Steinem about the magazine’s start.
Katherine Spillar, executive editor of Ms., also spoke about an anthology celebrating 50 years of the magazine.
Gloria Steinem passed away on September 2, 2026, at age 92.
The anthology is called "50 Years of Ms.: The Best of the Pathfinding Magazine That Ignited a Revolution."
The report originally aired on September 17, 2023.
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Yemen’s internationally recognized government says its forces have gained control of key areas in Hodeidah and Taiz provinces after recent fighting with the Houthis. Despite these advances, the Houthis still hold the capital Sanaa and other important areas, and fighting continues along strategic locations near the Red Sea.
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Yemeni government forces recaptured the Hais district in Hodeidah province, a key area linking Hodeidah, Taiz, and Ibb provinces.
Fighting has been intense in Taiz and Hodeidah, including western Red Sea coast areas.
Houthis control Sanaa and other cities and have launched offensives near Taiz and the port of al-Makha.
The conflict involves Saudi Arabia, which supports the Yemeni government with airstrikes against Houthi positions.
About 1,800 families were forced to leave their homes in Taiz due to the recent fighting.
Casualties include over 60 people killed in clashes around Taiz, including civilians.
The recent fighting started after months of calm following a UN-brokered ceasefire in April 2022.
Both sides are trying to control areas near the Bab al-Mandeb strait, a crucial route for global shipping.
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Voting took place in Saxony-Anhalt, a state in eastern Germany, where the far-right party Alternative for Germany (AfD) is a leading contender. If successful, the AfD could become the first far-right party to govern a German state since World War II.
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Saxony-Anhalt held state elections on June 9, 2026.
The AfD is a far-right political party in Germany.
The AfD is currently the clear frontrunner in this election.
A win by the AfD would mark the first time a far-right party leads a German state government post-World War II.
The election is closely watched both in Germany and internationally.
Hans Stark, a professor at Sorbonne University, is providing expert commentary on the situation.
The AfD’s popularity in eastern Germany, including Saxony-Anhalt, is significant in this election.
Other events reported at the same time include natural disasters and political developments worldwide.
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A German startup, Isar Aerospace, successfully launched the first commercial rocket into orbit from continental Europe. The launch took place from Arctic Norway and marks an important step for Europe to have independent access to space.
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Isar Aerospace launched its uncrewed Spectrum rocket from Andøya Spaceport in Norway.
The rocket carried five small satellites and a technology experiment.
This is the first commercial orbital rocket launch from continental Europe.
Germany’s Chancellor Friedrich Merz called the launch the start of a new era for Europe.
The launch fits into bigger efforts by European countries to have independent space access.
Isar Aerospace suffered a failed rocket launch 18 months earlier from the same site.
The company plans to build five more rockets soon and aims to do about 40 launches a year.
Isar Aerospace is also developing a second launch site in Nova Scotia, Canada.
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The CBS News Almanac for September 6 reviews important historical events that happened on this date. It provides a look back at notable moments from history.
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The Almanac highlights events that occurred on September 6 in past years.
It is featured on CBS News’ "Sunday Morning" program.
The segment is available to watch on the CBS News app.
The content aims to inform viewers about history related to this specific date.
No specific events were detailed in the article itself.
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The article reflects on the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks by sharing memories from people who experienced the events directly. It highlights personal stories from survivors and responders at the World Trade Center, the Pentagon, and the plane crash site in Pennsylvania.
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Harry Handler was on the 67th floor of 2 World Trade Center when the second plane hit his tower.
Handler helped a woman having an asthma attack escape down stairs during the evacuation.
Marine Major Dan Pantaleo assisted in recovery efforts at the Pentagon after the attack.
The plane that crashed in Shanksville, Pennsylvania, was United Flight 93, whose passengers tried to stop the hijackers.
Tim Lambert’s family owned the land where Flight 93 crashed, which later showed signs of nature recovering.
Laurel Homer, daughter of Flight 93's First Officer LeRoy Homer Jr., struggles with the loss of her father and its impact on her life.
Survivors of 9/11 often cope with mixed emotions during annual memorials.
Pantaleo recalls seeing a Marine Corps flag still standing at the Pentagon despite severe destruction.
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Hurricane Marie is moving offshore of Southern California but will still affect the area’s Labor Day weekend weather. It will bring some rain, possible thunderstorms, rough ocean waves, and a risk of minor coastal flooding.
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Hurricane Marie is about 700 miles south of Point Conception, moving west-northwest and slowly weakening.
Tropical moisture from Marie is causing light to moderate rain in Southern California, especially Los Angeles County.
Foothill areas in the San Gabriel Valley could get up to half an inch of rain, and some mountain spots up to an inch.
There is up to a 15% chance of thunderstorms in Los Angeles County on Sunday, which may cause brief heavy rain.
Roads could be slick due to rain, but widespread flooding is not expected; there is a 5% chance of minor urban flooding.
Large ocean waves of 5 to 8 feet, with some nearing 10 feet, will affect south-facing beaches, creating dangerous rip currents and strong surges.
Coastal flooding is possible during high tides, especially in Avalon (Catalina Island), Alamitos Peninsula (Long Beach), and parts of the Oxnard to Malibu coastline.
Showers and storms may continue into early next week due to remnant moisture from Marie.
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Many families in Gaza face severe food shortages due to fewer community kitchens operating and rising costs. Mervat Radwan cares for seven family members after losing relatives in an air attack, relying on aid and charity to feed them.
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Community kitchens in Gaza have decreased from 165 to 102 between March and July, reducing meals served from 1.5 million to 698,000 daily.
This decline is caused by funding cuts and higher costs for food and cooking supplies.
Mervat Radwan became guardian to her three nephews after an Israeli air attack killed their parents in October 2024.
The children are injured and emotionally affected, requiring care and special diets.
The family lives in a tent without regular income and depends on aid and charity for food.
Adults in the family often skip meals to ensure children have enough to eat.
Fresh vegetables are rare and expensive; meat is unaffordable.
Some charities occasionally provide vegetables, but the supply is unpredictable.
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The article discusses how the ideas of freedom and equality from the Western Enlightenment have clashed with empire, nationalism, and capitalism. This clash has led to widespread anger around the world, especially as countries in the Global South challenge the West by questioning these broken promises.
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The Western Enlightenment promoted liberty and equality.
These ideas conflicted with empire-building, nationalism, and capitalism.
When the promises of freedom were not fulfilled, anger grew globally.
People in the Global South are now using Western ideas to criticize the West.
The article explores how these tensions shape today’s political and social conflicts.
The piece is based on Pankaj Mishra’s views and insights.
It is part of the “Age of Anger” episode series.
The production team included several contributors responsible for editing and sound.
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Thousands of people attended a funeral in Gaza City for 100 Palestinians, including 70 children, who died and were found under rubble. Officials say many more people are still trapped beneath destroyed buildings after ongoing fighting in Gaza.
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Around 100 bodies of Palestinians, including 70 children, were recovered from rubble in Gaza City.
A mass funeral was held for these victims.
Thousands of people attended the funeral to mourn.
Many more Palestinians remain buried under the ruins of damaged buildings.
The deaths occurred amid ongoing fighting and destruction in Gaza.
Authorities describe the conflict as causing widespread devastation.
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Jamaican officials traveled to the UK to deliver a petition to King Charles asking for legal advice on whether Britain should provide reparations for slavery. The petition seeks recognition of slavery as a crime and aims to address its ongoing negative effects in Jamaica and other Caribbean countries.
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Jamaica’s culture minister, Olivia Grange, arrived in London with a petition on slavery reparations to give to King Charles.
The petition requests the monarch ask the Privy Council if slavery was lawful, if it was a crime against humanity, and if Britain owes restitution.
Over 12.5 million Africans were enslaved and brought to the Americas between the 15th and 19th centuries.
Jamaica created a national reparations mechanism in 2009 to address slavery’s long-term impacts.
Caribbean leaders argue the legacy of slavery causes economic disadvantages and social issues today.
The Caribbean Community Reparations Commission organizes regional efforts to seek reparations.
The petition delivery is part of wider upcoming events, including a Caribbean reparations conference and advocacy at UN and Commonwealth meetings.
In March 2024, a UN resolution described chattel slavery as a grave crime against humanity, and many countries are pushing for reparatory justice.
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A woman who was nearly three years old on September 11, 2001, shares her experience of being evacuated from the Pentagon daycare during the attack. The traumatic event influenced her decision to join the military, and her family has continued to honor those affected by 9/11.
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The author was nearly three years old and inside the Pentagon daycare when American Airlines Flight 77 hit the building at 9:37 a.m. on 9/11.
After the attack, military service members helped evacuate children to a safe area near Boundary Channel.
The author’s younger sister, an infant at the time, was carried in cribs to the safe zone.
The author experienced trauma symptoms such as sleeping for more than 24 hours the night after the attacks.
The author’s mother worked at Bolling Air Force Base and continued serving in the Air Force for 30 years.
The author was inspired by the events and the heroism on 9/11 to become a captain and helicopter instructor pilot in the U.S. Air Force.
The family views themselves as fortunate and honors those who lost their lives or were affected by the tragedy.
2026 will mark 25 years since the 9/11 attacks.
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A 10-year-old boy named Ayoub fell into a deep well in western Algeria and died after a four-day rescue effort. Rescue teams dug a parallel tunnel to reach him because the well was too narrow and deep to enter directly.
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Ayoub fell into a well about 80 meters (262 feet) deep and 40 cm (16 inches) wide.
The accident happened on Wednesday in the village of Errokn, municipality of Ghassoul in el-Bayadh province.
The wooden board covering the well’s opening broke under Ayoub’s feet, causing him to fall in.
Rescue teams could not go down the well, so they dug a parallel shaft to reach him through a horizontal tunnel.
The rescue was difficult because of loose soil and hard rock in the area.
Local authorities formed a crisis unit including civil protection, security, and military personnel to handle the rescue.
Large crowds gathered to watch the rescue and support the family during the operation.
Ayoub’s death has raised concerns about the safety and regulation of open wells in rural Algeria.
Similar cases in Algeria and Morocco have drawn attention to the dangers of unsecured wells in rural areas.
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An eruption of Mount Anak Krakatau in Indonesia caused six airports to stop flight operations on Sunday. This disruption affected hundreds of flights at Jakarta's main airport, and some schools and fishing activities were also paused.
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Mount Anak Krakatau in Indonesia erupted on Sunday.
Six airports stopped flights because of the eruption.
Hundreds of flights at Jakarta's main airport were affected.
Some schools temporarily stopped activities.
Fishing activities were also halted due to the eruption.
The eruption caused safety concerns leading to these disruptions.
Anak Krakatau is a volcano known for previous eruptions affecting the region.
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