President Donald Trump accused Iran of trying to place sea mines in the Strait of Hormuz, a key shipping route. He also warned that a larger attack from Iran could be coming if they retaliate against U.S. actions.
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President Trump said Iran is trying to install sea mines in the Strait of Hormuz.
The Strait of Hormuz is an important waterway for global oil shipments.
The U.S. recently carried out strikes linked to this conflict with Iran.
President Trump described these events as part of a growing threat from Iran.
He warned that the "biggest attack" from Iran might still be "waiting in the wings," meaning it could happen soon.
The situation is tense and is part of ongoing conflicts between the U.S. and Iran.
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Tropical Storm Edouard hit parts of Texas and Louisiana on Tuesday. The storm formed quickly late Monday night in the Gulf of Mexico and brought heavy rain to the area.
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Tropical Storm Edouard made landfall on Tuesday.
The storm affected areas in Texas and Louisiana.
Edouard developed rapidly late Monday night over the Gulf of Mexico.
The storm caused heavy rainfall in the impacted regions.
Meteorologists Jason Allen and Rob Marciano reported from Texas and provided forecasts.
The information was covered by CBS News.
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Russia launched heavy air attacks on Kyiv and other parts of Ukraine for the sixth day in a row, killing at least 12 people and injuring others. The strikes targeted cities and military sites, while Ukrainian officials said Russia aims to pressure civilians and disrupt daily life during a prolonged war.
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Russia bombed Kyiv and eight other regions for over 12 hours, killing at least 12 people, including state railway workers and an Indian citizen.
Attacks involved missiles, drones, and artillery, with many jet-powered drones used that are harder to stop.
Civilian buildings and infrastructure in Kyiv and Odesa were damaged, and fires started in some areas.
The Russian Defense Ministry said it targeted military facilities and intercepted 516 Ukrainian drones over Russia and Crimea.
Ukrainian forces have targeted Russian oil export terminals, which are key to Russia’s economy.
The attacks came as millions of Ukrainian children returned to school for the fifth year since the conflict began.
The EU's top diplomat said Russia’s army is stuck on the ground and is using air attacks to intimidate Ukraine and its Western supporters.
Emergency workers have been actively responding to clear rubble and rescue residents trapped by the bombings.
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The jury in the trial of Lindsay Clancy is unable to reach a decision after four days of discussion. Clancy is accused of murdering her three children, but her defense says she was suffering from postpartum psychosis, a mental illness that affects some mothers after childbirth.
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Lindsay Clancy is on trial for killing her three children in 2023.
She is 36 years old and a former nurse.
The jury has been unable to decide her guilt after four days of talking.
Clancy's lawyer admits she did kill the children but claims she was mentally ill at the time.
The mental illness named is postpartum psychosis, which can make it hard to tell right from wrong.
Jurors paused their discussions for the day and will continue the next morning.
A BBC reporter was inside the court during the jury talks.
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The United States carried out strikes inside Iran after Iran allegedly tried to attack ships in the Strait of Hormuz. Meanwhile, a jury in the Lindsay Clancy trial continued deliberations without reaching a decision, and John Ternus became Apple's new CEO.
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The U.S. attacked targets inside Iran.
The strikes were in response to attempted attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz.
The Strait of Hormuz is a key waterway for global shipping.
A jury in the Lindsay Clancy trial has been deliberating for four days.
The jury told the judge they were having difficulty agreeing on a verdict.
John Ternus was named the new CEO of Apple.
The news covers incidents involving U.S. foreign military action, a domestic court trial, and corporate leadership changes.
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Cuba's tourism dropped by 62% in the first seven months of 2026 compared to 2025. This decline happened after the U.S. increased pressure on Cuba with sanctions, including an energy embargo and restrictions on financial and airline services.
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From January to July 2026, about 419,000 tourists visited Cuba, down from 1.1 million in the same period in 2025.
The drop led to many hotels, hostels, beaches, shops, and tourist attractions having very few visitors or closing.
President Trump imposed a strict energy embargo on Cuba starting January 2026.
The U.S. also froze accounts and blocked some Cuban companies from using the U.S. financial system.
Major hotel chains like Meliá, Iberostar, and Royalton ended their contracts with Cuba.
Visa and Mastercard stopped supporting payments in Cuba.
Airlines such as World2Fly, Air France, Turkish Airlines, and Iberia stopped flying to Cuba because planes could not refuel there.
Before the crisis, tourism was very important to Cuba’s economy, bringing about 4.3 million tourists in 2019 and generating around $3 billion yearly.
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Salmonella bacteria have caused many outbreaks in the United States in 2026. These outbreaks come from foods, pets, and other everyday items that people use or eat.
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The CDC reported 10 Salmonella outbreaks in 2026 linked to foods like jalapeno peppers, shell eggs, and moringa leaf powder.
Pets such as turtles, chameleons, geckos, and bearded dragons have also been connected to Salmonella outbreaks.
Past outbreaks involved common foods including cantaloupe, flour, raw cookie dough, fish, ground beef, and peanut butter.
Salmonella bacteria can be found on surfaces and in recreational areas, increasing exposure risks.
An outbreak is identified when two or more people get sick from the same food source.
Salmonella is a dangerous bacterium that can cause food poisoning and serious illness.
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Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney criticized the Trump administration's approach to trade talks, saying Washington should stop making insults and be serious about negotiations. Trade talks between the U.S. and Canada collapsed, leading to tariffs being placed on goods from both countries and rising tensions.
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Prime Minister Mark Carney told the U.S. to stop making memes, insults, and acting tough in trade discussions.
U.S.-Canada trade talks broke down on August 21, 2026, without a deal.
President Donald Trump imposed a 50% tariff on about $20 billion worth of Canadian goods.
Canada plans to impose retaliatory tariffs ranging from 15% to 50% on nearly $20 billion of U.S. goods starting September 8, 2026.
Carney said U.S. trade proposals could harm Canadian industries and threaten the French language and cultural protections.
The U.S. made symbolic moves like renaming Lake Ontario “Lake America” and mocking the Canadian military.
Carney emphasized Canada’s right to make its own trade deals with other countries.
The Canadian Liberal Party’s recent election wins strengthen Carney’s position in dealing with trade issues.
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Heavy floods in Nepal caused huge destruction, killing more than 1,000 people and leaving thousands missing. In neighboring China, officials report fewer deaths but many people are also missing.
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Catastrophic floods occurred in Nepal’s mountain areas.
Over 1,000 people have died in Nepal due to the floods.
Thousands of people are still missing in Nepal.
Authorities in Nepal are conducting mass burials for the victims.
In China, near the flood area, officials report 16 deaths.
About 550 people are reported missing in China.
Information from China is less clear or detailed compared to Nepal.
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Dara Singh, convicted of killing Australian missionary Graham Staines and his two sons in India in 1999, has filed a petition for release from prison. The Supreme Court is scheduled to review his petition, years after the violent crime shocked India and the world.
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Dara Singh (real name Rabindra Kumar Pal) was convicted of burning alive Graham Staines and his two young sons in Odisha, India, in 1999.
Staines was an Australian missionary who worked for 30 years with leprosy patients and local tribal communities.
Singh and his group accused Staines of forcibly converting poor Hindus and tribals to Christianity.
Singh was arrested in 2000 and sentenced to life imprisonment; his death sentence was later reduced.
Singh was also convicted of other violent attacks on religious minorities the same year and received additional life sentences.
The Supreme Court upheld his life sentence in 2011 but will now hear his petition for release.
Singh has expressed regret in a petition but previously denied involvement in the murders while stating he opposed Christian conversion efforts.
The killing of Staines and his sons caused widespread outrage and remains a significant case concerning religious violence in India.
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Tropical Storm Edouard hit Louisiana, bringing strong winds and rain. Meanwhile, a jury in the Lindsay Clancy case told the judge they cannot agree on a verdict.
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Tropical Storm Edouard made landfall in Louisiana.
The storm caused windy and rainy weather conditions in the area.
The Lindsay Clancy jury informed the judge they are deadlocked, meaning they cannot reach a decision.
The CBS Evening News reported these events on September 1.
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Tropical Storm Edouard hit land near Johnson Bayou, Louisiana, close to the Texas border on Tuesday. The storm brought heavy rain and strong winds to the area.
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Tropical Storm Edouard made landfall near Johnson Bayou, Louisiana.
Johnson Bayou is close to the border between Texas and Louisiana.
The storm caused heavy rain and strong winds.
The event was reported on Tuesday.
CBS News covered the storm and the conditions it caused.
Tropical storms can bring dangerous weather like flooding and wind damage.
Officials usually monitor storms closely to warn people in affected areas.
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A very strong El Niño weather pattern is causing extreme weather across the country. Experts say these unusual weather effects may continue until 2027.
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El Niño is a weather pattern that affects global climate.
The current El Niño is unusually strong and may break records.
It has caused extreme weather in many areas.
Experts are closely monitoring its impact.
The effects could last for several more years, possibly until 2027.
A meteorologist named Jeff Berardelli discussed this with journalist William Brangham.
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The United States, led by Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, urged G20 countries to address trade imbalances, especially relating to China's exports, by protecting local industries and jobs. The call came during a G20 finance meeting amid concerns about high tariffs, China’s export growth, and global economic uncertainty.
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The U.S. encouraged other G20 nations to use strategies like tariffs to reduce trade imbalances and protect domestic jobs.
China’s exports increased by 23.9% in July compared to the previous year, focusing on electric vehicles, semiconductors, and more.
The U.S. has imposed high tariffs and bans on certain Chinese goods, including vehicles, to counter China’s export push.
Economists argue that U.S. tariffs raised retail prices of imported goods by about 7% in 2025.
European officials agree China causes economic imbalances but say the U.S. and Europe also share responsibility for addressing these issues.
The ongoing U.S.-Israel tensions with Iran and tariff disputes with countries like Canada create global economic uncertainty.
China resists calls to reduce subsidies and keep its currency undervalued, while also restricting exports of critical minerals like rare earths.
It is unclear if the G20 will reach an agreement on how to manage global trade imbalances during this meeting.
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BBC’s Tokyo reporter tried a new type of instant cup noodles from Japan that is made with cold water. This snack became very popular in Japan as a cooling treat for summer and quickly sold out after people shared it online.
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The noodles are instant cup noodles prepared with cold water instead of hot water.
This product is intended to be a refreshing snack during hot summer weather.
It became a viral food trend in Japan after gaining attention on the internet.
The product sold out in Japan because many people wanted to try it.
The BBC conducted a taste test to see how well the cold water noodles work.
Kurumi Mori is the BBC’s correspondent who covered this story from Tokyo.
The news was published recently, about 27 minutes ago.
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The United Nations World Food Program (WFP) is reducing food aid in the Israeli-occupied West Bank from 400,000 to 200,000 people because it lacks enough money. The agency also cut cash support in Gaza and warns that it may have to reduce aid further unless it receives more funding.
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WFP will cut food assistance in the West Bank by half starting this month.
Cash aid in Gaza was reduced by 40% for 375,000 people in July, with more cuts likely soon.
WFP needs an extra $386 million over six months to help 2 million people in Gaza and the West Bank.
Economic problems, violence, and loss of farmland are making food insecurity worse.
About 900,000 people in the West Bank are currently food insecure.
In Gaza, one in five families ate only one meal a day recently, and many ran out of food.
Prices for food and fuel in the West Bank remain very high.
Aid deliveries have continued, but security issues and hostilities still make it hard to help people.
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Police arrested 34 people from different countries after a deadly shooting early Tuesday in the Dutch village of Overasselt. The shooting involved heavily armed men and is believed to be connected to the gang of a known Dutch drug lord, Jos Leijdekkers.
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A 51-year-old man, reportedly a security guard, died in the shooting.
The shootout happened around 4 a.m. when armed men wearing balaclavas approached a house.
Police were fired upon when they responded, and two officers were slightly injured.
Authorities seized weapons, vehicles, and data storage devices during the arrests.
The arrested group includes people from France, Belgium, Algeria, and the Netherlands.
The shooting is linked to a conflict over hundreds of kilograms of cocaine.
Jos Leijdekkers, a major Dutch drug lord, is suspected to be involved; he currently lives in Sierra Leone.
Suspects face charges including murder, manslaughter, and preparing a kidnapping.
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Steve Matheson, a 41-year-old father of four, was struck and killed by lightning while jet-skiing in Florida. He and a friend had stopped to help a boater in trouble before the lightning strike occurred.
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Steve Matheson was 41 years old and from Saratoga Springs, Utah.
He was in Florida for a work conference and stayed an extra day to visit a friend.
On August 29, 2026, around 6:35 p.m., he was hit by lightning near Fort De Soto while jet-skiing.
Before the lightning strike, Matheson and his friend saw a storm approaching and began returning to shore.
They stopped to assist a boater in need, showing Matheson’s helpful nature.
Matheson was taken to the hospital but was pronounced dead.
He leaves behind his wife and four children, aged 9, 7, 4, and 3.
His family described him as a loving, hands-on father who prioritized his children.
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The United States carried out new military strikes against Iran following attacks on oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz. The State Department spokesman, Tommy Pigott, spoke about these actions and related issues including a Venezuela oil deal.
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The U.S. launched strikes targeting Iran on Tuesday.
The strikes came after tankers were damaged in the Strait of Hormuz.
The Strait of Hormuz is a key route for global oil shipments.
State Department spokesman Tommy Pigott discussed the strikes in a CBS News interview.
The discussion included topics about a Venezuela oil deal.
These events reflect ongoing tensions between the U.S. and Iran.
The U.S. government is monitoring and responding to threats in the region.
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The U.S. carried out airstrikes against Iran following attacks on two oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz. President Donald Trump warned Iran on social media that the U.S. would respond with greater force if Iran strikes back.
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Two oil tankers were attacked in the Strait of Hormuz, a key shipping route.
The U.S. responded by launching airstrikes targeting Iranian forces or assets.
President Trump publicly warned Iran against retaliation.
The Strait of Hormuz is a strategic waterway for global oil supply.
The situation increased tensions between the U.S. and Iran.
CBS News reported these developments, including statements from senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang.
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