A Brazilian Supreme Court justice, Alexandre de Moraes, who sentenced former President Jair Bolsonaro to prison, is under pressure to resign because documents suggest he had secret communication with a jailed banker accused of financial crimes. The revelations have caused concern among politicians and the public, with some demanding his removal to protect the court’s reputation.
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Justice Alexandre de Moraes sentenced former President Jair Bolsonaro to 27 years in prison for attempting a coup.
Police documents show Moraes gave advice to Daniel Vorcaro, a banker now jailed for financial crimes.
Vorcaro is the owner of Banco Master, which was closed amid the scandal.
Moraes reportedly reviewed a contract involving his wife and the banker, worth about 130 million Brazilian reais ($26 million).
Moraes has not ruled on cases involving the banker or Banco Master.
Some politicians, including Jair Bolsonaro’s son, want Moraes to resign or be impeached.
The Supreme Court did not publicly address the situation during a recent session.
The scandal involves multiple politicians and occurs ahead of Brazil’s upcoming elections.
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Researchers in Chile have created special red vests with copper and zinc threads to help injured Humboldt penguins heal faster. These vests stop the penguins from harming their wounds and use the metals’ healing properties to speed up recovery.
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The vests contain copper and zinc, which help stop bacteria and fungi and promote faster healing.
Copper is a major metal produced in Chile.
The technology was first used to help injured dogs and cats before being adapted for penguins.
Humboldt penguins in Chile are facing a sharp population drop, with a 63% decrease in active nests recently.
Threats to penguins include fishing nets, plastic pollution, disease, lack of food, and warm waters from El Nino weather patterns.
Injured penguins tend to peck their wounds, which can slow healing; the vests prevent this.
Early results show penguins wear the vests well and their wounds improve quickly.
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More than 100 people attended funerals in Haiti for victims of a violent gang attack in the Kenscoff area near the capital. The attack on August 23 killed 47 people, kidnapped over 50, and involved about 150 armed gang members.
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The attack happened in Kenscoff, a farming community near Haiti’s capital, Port-au-Prince.
Gangs killed 13 people who tried to escape and executed 34 others at a church.
More than 50 people were kidnapped, with some women and children later released.
Around 150 armed gang members took part in the attack.
The Haitian government plans to support families of the victims.
Kenscoff remains on high alert with ongoing trauma among residents.
Protests and vigils have occurred, with some blaming the police for the violence.
Gangs control about 70% of Port-au-Prince and large areas in Haiti, causing widespread violence and displacement.
Haiti is preparing for its first general elections in over 10 years amid this violence.
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Morocco’s main ruling parties are having public arguments and political tensions just weeks before the general election scheduled for September 23. A leaked recording revealed disagreements within the coalition about who should control important government roles, especially around budget minister Fouzi Lekjaa.
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Morocco will hold parliamentary elections on September 23, with candidate nominations starting August 31.
About 15.8 million Moroccans are registered to vote in a population of 36.8 million.
The National Rally of Independents (RNI), Authenticity and Modernity Party (PAM), and Istiqlal Party form the current governing coalition but also compete against each other.
A leaked recording from RNI’s House Speaker exposed tensions between RNI and PAM over government positions.
Budget Minister Fouzi Lekjaa is a key figure criticized in the dispute; he is also known for leading Morocco’s football federation.
Party leaders said internal discussions are normal but emphasized focusing on election victory rather than pre-assigning government roles.
The election winner will have the right to form the government, but must build coalitions since no party usually governs alone.
This political infighting highlights competition within the ruling alliance just before voters go to the polls.
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The UK Labour government is working quickly to address the influence of very large political donations from wealthy individuals, called "mega-donors." They have set a limit on donations from British citizens living abroad but are now considering limits on donations from UK-based donors as well.
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The Labour government has introduced a £100,000 yearly cap on donations from British citizens living outside the UK.
There are currently no limits on how much UK-based donors can give to political parties or politicians.
Labour MPs want to cap donations from UK-based individuals and companies who donate £1 million or more.
A Labour MP proposed an immediate £500,000 limit on donations, lowering to £100,000 the next year, but this proposal was not voted on.
Some large donations, like £9 million from billionaire Christopher Harborne to Reform UK, show the scale of mega-donors’ influence.
Reform UK and some MPs criticize the bill, saying it unfairly targets their party and hides the impact of union donations to Labour.
The government has formed a new team to find solutions quickly to manage UK-based mega-donors without unintended problems.
Full details of how the new team will work have not yet been released.
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Sydney police are investigating two recent shootings that may involve cases of mistaken identity linked to organised crime. One man in his 40s was shot and killed during a drive-by attack, and a university student was killed during a home invasion the day before; police believe both victims were not the intended targets.
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Two fatal shootings happened in less than 48 hours in Sydney, possibly due to mistaken identity.
On Wednesday, a man in his 40s was shot and killed outside a home in Merrylands West.
On Tuesday, a university student in his 20s was shot and killed during a home invasion in Glen Alpine.
Police say neither victim had clear ties to organised crime but may have been associated with people involved in it.
Police believe the Wednesday victim arrived at the home shortly before being shot at the doorway.
NSW Police Commissioner called the killing of the student "completely unacceptable" and said organised crime violence won’t be tolerated.
A known organised crime figure posted on social media admitting to shooting the wrong person after Tuesday’s killing.
This is part of a troubling pattern, with previous cases of mistaken identity murders and kidnappings in Sydney linked to organised crime.
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Survivors of the Sharpeville massacre in South Africa are starting a legal fight to overturn a law that stopped police officers from being punished for killing protesters in 1960. During the massacre, police shot and killed many peaceful demonstrators who were protesting against racist laws under apartheid. The event marked an important moment in South Africa’s history and exposed the violence of the apartheid system.
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The Sharpeville massacre happened on March 21, 1960, when police opened fire on peaceful protesters.
At least 69 people were killed, but recent studies say as many as 91 may have died.
Protesters were showing against pass laws that forced black people to carry identification restricting their movement.
Police used rifles, machetes, and shields against the demonstrators.
Abraham Mofokeng, now 86, was shot during the massacre and still has a bullet in his spine.
A law passed in 1961 gave immunity to police involved, so no one was prosecuted.
Survivors and families feel they have not yet received justice despite efforts like the Truth and Reconciliation Commission.
The legal case aims to overturn the indemnity law to hold those responsible accountable.
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A Maltese businessman, Yorgen Fenech, was found not guilty by a jury in the 2017 car bomb killing of journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia. The journalist was known for exposing corruption in Malta, and her murder led to protests and a prime minister’s resignation.
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Daphne Caruana Galizia was killed by a car bomb in October 2017 near her home.
She reported on corruption involving Maltese politicians and business leaders.
Yorgen Fenech, a wealthy businessman, was accused of planning and paying for the killing.
In 2026, a jury found Fenech not guilty of complicity and criminal conspiracy in an 8-1 vote.
Fenech was the last person charged in connection with the murder.
Caruana Galizia’s death sparked protests that forced then-Prime Minister Joseph Muscat to resign.
An independent inquiry said Malta’s government created a culture that allowed her killing but found no direct involvement.
People gathered outside the courtroom to demand justice after Fenech’s acquittal.
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David Muir shared a video showing a group of dolphins jumping through clear water off the coast of California. The scene shows many dolphins moving together in a fast and exciting way.
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The video shows dozens of dolphins leaping through clear water.
The dolphins appear to be moving quickly together, described as a "stampede."
The footage was recorded off the California coast.
David Muir, a news anchor, shared this video.
The video captures a natural behavior of dolphins in the ocean.
This kind of group movement by dolphins is unusual and visually impressive.
The event was shared on ABC News for the public to see.
It highlights marine life activity along the U.S. West Coast.
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President Donald Trump supports a major deal giving the US control over 17 Venezuelan oil fields, managed by North American Blue Energy Partners (Nabep), a company linked to Venezuelan businessman Alejandro Betancourt López. Betancourt has a history of working with the Venezuelan government and has faced investigations in multiple countries, though he has not been convicted.
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The US deal covers 17 Venezuelan oil fields with about 65 billion barrels of crude oil.
North American Blue Energy Partners (Nabep), led by Alejandro Betancourt, will manage the oil production and sales.
Alejandro Betancourt López was born in Caracas in 1980 and studied in Boston, with an estimated net worth of $2.6 billion.
Betancourt’s company, Derwick Associates, won $5 billion in government contracts to build 11 power plants during Venezuela’s electricity crisis, mostly without bidding.
He has been called part of the "bolichicos," a group of young Venezuelan entrepreneurs linked to government deals, though his lawyer disagrees with the label.
Anti-corruption groups say some of Betancourt’s projects were overpriced or poorly done, but his legal team denies these claims and calls them political attacks.
Betancourt’s business activities expanded internationally, including investing in the Spanish sunglasses company Hawkers.
None of the investigations into Betancourt have led to criminal convictions so far.
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British actor Tim Curry died at age 80 from coronary artery disease, according to his spokesman. He also had a history of stroke and kidney cancer, which contributed to his death. Curry was best known for his role as Dr. Frank-N-Furter in the 1975 film The Rocky Horror Picture Show.
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Tim Curry died at his home in Los Angeles on August 25, 2026.
The official cause of death was coronary artery disease, a heart condition.
He had previously suffered a severe stroke in 2012, which left him using a wheelchair.
Curry also had kidney cancer during his life.
He was famous for playing Dr. Frank-N-Furter, a character from The Rocky Horror Picture Show.
After his stroke, he focused on voice acting and appeared at fan conventions.
Curry also acted in other well-known roles, including Pennywise in the 1990 TV miniseries It.
He published a memoir titled Vagabond, discussing his stroke and recovery.
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A retired Navy veteran named Dale Sanders has set a record as the oldest person to finish hiking the entire Appalachian Trail. He first set this record in 2017, lost it in 2021 when a friend finished the trail at an older age, and has now reclaimed the title.
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Dale Sanders is a retired Navy veteran.
He completed hiking the Appalachian Trail, which is about 2,200 miles long.
Sanders first became the oldest person to finish the trail in 2017.
In 2021, a friend of his finished the trail when older, taking the record.
Dale Sanders has now finished the trail again to reclaim the oldest person record.
The Appalachian Trail is a long-distance hiking path in the eastern United States.
The record is for the oldest individual to complete the entire trail.
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The 9/11 Museum was built to remember the events of the September 11 attacks and honor the victims and first responders. It aims to preserve their stories and voices for future generations.
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The museum focuses on the September 11, 2001 attacks.
It tells the stories of people affected, including victims and first responders.
The museum serves as a memorial to remember those who lost their lives.
Building the museum involved many challenges due to the emotional importance of the site.
It offers visitors a way to learn about the attacks and their impact.
The museum preserves personal accounts to keep history alive.
It is part of the CBS News 60 Minutes archive coverage.
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Thousands of people protested in Spain about the migrant situation in Ceuta, a small Spanish city in Africa. The protests happened after over 70,000 migrants entered Ceuta from Morocco in late July, causing tension and difficulties for the city and its residents.
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Approximately 50,000 people demonstrated in Madrid against the migrant crisis on September 2, Ceuta Day.
Over 70,000 migrants entered Ceuta from Morocco on July 30 and 31, resulting in at least 80 deaths.
The Spanish government says about 5,000 migrants remain in Ceuta, including 1,200 children, though local counts are higher.
Many migrants lack housing and some sleep on the beaches; the government is expanding emergency shelters and social services.
The situation has led to violence, including fights, attacks on military patrols, and reports of sexual assault.
Some local residents have clashed with police and protested against migrants by burning their belongings.
Political leaders in Spain disagree on the crisis, with some blaming it on court rulings and misinformation.
The Spanish government has committed about 309 million euros ($357 million) to support Ceuta amid the crisis.
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President Donald Trump said the United States carried out a strong attack on Iran and is ready to launch another strike at any time. Following the military actions between the U.S. and Iran, oil prices increased, affecting gas prices ahead of the Labor Day weekend.
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President Trump confirmed the U.S. made a significant military strike against Iran.
He stated the U.S. is ready to conduct additional attacks if needed.
The exchange of military strikes between the U.S. and Iran caused oil prices to rise.
Higher oil prices are expected to lead to increased gas prices during the Labor Day weekend.
The news report was covered by CBS News correspondent Charlie D'Agata.
The situation involves ongoing tensions between the U.S. and Iran with potential further conflict.
The economic impact is noticed in energy markets and consumer fuel costs.
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Tropical Storm Edouard hit East Texas, bringing heavy rain that caused major flooding. Emergency teams worked quickly to rescue people caught in the floods, with some places receiving almost two feet of rain.
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Tropical Storm Edouard moved into East Texas.
The storm caused heavy rain and major flooding in Southeast Texas.
Some areas got nearly 24 inches (2 feet) of rain.
First responders rescued people trapped by floodwaters.
The flooding created dangerous conditions in the affected areas.
Weather updates were provided by CBS News reporters on site.
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China’s carbon dioxide emissions dropped by 1% following the start of the US-Israeli conflict involving Iran. This was due to less oil use and more electric vehicles and public transport, showing China's shift toward cleaner energy and less reliance on oil imports.
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China cut its oil imports by 32%, equal to about one million barrels per day.
Overall oil use in China fell by 9%, and oil use in transportation fell by 16%.
The decrease helped slow the rise of global oil prices, which had risen about 60% after US airstrikes in February.
China used oil reserves and lowered demand to handle the oil supply shock.
Electric vehicle travel increased significantly, replacing many trips previously made by petrol and diesel vehicles.
China is the world’s largest maker and user of batteries, electric vehicles, wind turbines, and solar panels.
Despite a rise in coal use in the short term, the long-term trend in China is moving away from fossil fuels.
Analysts say China’s experience shows that reducing dependence on oil is a strong strategy for energy security.
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Iran attacked U.S. bases and allies in the Gulf region after U.S. strikes near Iran’s southern coast that killed at least 18 people. President Trump said the conflict would not last long and warned Iran of severe consequences if tensions over the Strait of Hormuz continue.
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Iran launched attacks on American military bases and allied forces in the Gulf region.
The attacks came after U.S. strikes along Iran's southern coast.
Iran’s health minister reported at least 18 people were killed in the U.S. strikes.
President Trump spoke at the White House about the situation.
He said the conflict would not last long.
He warned Iran it would face strong retaliation if issues around the Strait of Hormuz are not resolved.
The Strait of Hormuz is a strategic waterway important for global oil shipping.
Tensions between the U.S. and Iran have increased in this region.
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Iran said the United States committed a war crime after a U.S. strike killed at least four people at a wedding near the Strait of Hormuz. The strike targeted a location where civilians, including wedding guests, were present.
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Iran accused the U.S. of committing a war crime.
The incident involved a U.S. strike near the Strait of Hormuz.
At least four civilians were killed at a wedding party.
The affected event was a civilian gathering, not a military target.
The Strait of Hormuz is a strategic waterway for global shipping.
The U.S. has not publicly confirmed responsibility or details of the strike.
The event has increased tensions between Iran and the U.S.
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Cliff Kupchan discussed how the ongoing conflict involving Iran is affecting the global economy. He explained that the war is causing serious economic problems around the world.
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The war with Iran has recently intensified.
This conflict has a negative impact on the global economy.
Cliff Kupchan is an expert from Eurasia Group and the Center for the National Interest.
Economic issues linked to the war could affect many countries.
The discussion highlights the broad consequences beyond just the local region.
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