The United States offered to sell Iran uranium for a peaceful civilian program during past negotiations, but Iran refused the offer. The US wants Iran to follow international rules on nuclear materials, aiming to prevent Iran from making nuclear weapons.
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US Ambassador to the UN Mike Waltz said the US offered Iran uranium for civilian use.
The offer was similar to an agreement the US has with the United Arab Emirates, which operates a peaceful nuclear program under strict inspections.
President Donald Trump’s administration was open to Iran maintaining a civilian nuclear program if it followed international laws and the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT).
Iran has over 440 kilograms of uranium enriched to 60%, while weapons-grade uranium is about 90% enriched.
Under the 2015 JCPOA agreement, Iran limited uranium enrichment to 3.67%, but President Trump withdrew from this deal in 2018.
The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) reported concerns about Iran’s noncompliance with the NPT and lacks access to key Iranian nuclear sites since mid-2025.
Iran says it only enriches uranium for civilian purposes like electricity and medicine and blames the IAEA’s concerns on political pressure and security worries after attacks by Israel and the US.
Saudi Arabia and the US reached a deal on civilian nuclear use, but details are not public, and it may depend on Saudi Arabia joining the Abraham Accords.
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The Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art in Arkansas is showing "Keith Haring in 3D," an exhibition celebrating the artist Keith Haring’s unique style and his impact on both public spaces and galleries. The exhibit highlights his colorful work, which appeared in places like New York subways, while also addressing serious issues like the AIDS crisis.
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Keith Haring was known for his bold, graphic artwork often seen in public places such as subway stations.
The exhibition "Keith Haring in 3D" takes place at the Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art in Bentonville, Arkansas, until January 25, 2027.
Haring treated street art and gallery art with the same care and wanted art to be accessible to everyone.
His work included joyful images but also addressed serious topics like the AIDS crisis in 1980s New York City.
Keith Haring died at age 31 from AIDS-related complications.
The exhibit displays varied Haring works including pieces on a suit worn by Madonna and unusual items like a papier-mâché elephant and a painted television.
Other art institutions are also opening new exhibitions this season, such as the Memphis Art Museum and a show curated by Korean pop star RM at the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art.
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The CBS News Almanac for September 27 looks back at important events that happened on this date in history. It provides a brief overview of notable moments from the past.
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CBS News Almanac covers historical events for each date.
The segment for September 27 highlights key past events.
It is featured on the "Sunday Morning" show.
The Almanac is available to watch on the CBS News App.
It helps viewers learn about history connected to today's date.
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Several men were arrested in the UK after police found possible explosives near a British military base. The area was evacuated for safety, and authorities said the situation was under control.
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The incident happened near a British military base in the UK.
Police evacuated nearby homes as a safety measure.
Several men were arrested on suspicion of having explosives.
A bomb disposal team is examining vehicles involved.
Police believe the threat is now contained.
The event took place on or before September 27, 2026.
The information was reported by France 24 and their correspondent in London.
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About 2,000 people remain trapped in the city of Oleshky, which is controlled by Russian forces. They have run out of food and are eating weeds to survive while facing dangerous conditions with no access to proper supplies or basic services.
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Oleshky was home to 24,000 people before the war; now around 2,000 civilians remain there.
The residents have run out of food and are eating weeds and very limited plant-based soup.
Russian forces control Oleshky and have made it hard to deliver food and aid to the civilians.
Ukrainian authorities say Russia is blocking evacuations and starving the people in the city.
Ukraine’s drone attacks on Russian supply routes have also reduced food supplies to the area.
A food convoy heading to Oleshky was attacked on September 1, with each side blaming the other.
There is no electricity, no cash access, and damaged infrastructure, making daily life extremely difficult.
Ukrainian officials report that minefields and drone attacks have stopped most food deliveries since late last year.
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Cape Town’s city council plans to capture, sterilize, and move two groups of baboons to a new sanctuary because they have been causing problems for residents. The baboons have increased in number and often damage property and take food, leading to disagreements between the city and animal rights groups about the best way to manage the animals.
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Cape Town has about 493 baboons living in 12 groups, up from 360 in 2000.
Baboons cause damage by breaking roof sheets, entering cars, and stealing food from homes and shops.
The city council will remove two baboon groups and move them to a new sanctuary after sterilizing them.
Cape Town’s baboons live on a narrow strip of land between Table Mountain National Park and urban areas.
The city has a baboon management program costing about 20 million rand (£920,000) over 18 months.
Animal rights activists oppose removing the baboons and suggest building fences instead.
Experts say fencing might just shift the baboons to other areas because they need access to food and water.
The city's plan also includes building a baboon-proof fence to separate urban areas from baboon habitats.
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A woman in Indiana named Zuleika King Rivera found a World War II soldier’s coat with the name "Willibey" inside while shopping for Halloween costumes. She researched the owner, Gilbert Alton Willibey, and later contacted his granddaughter to share the coat and information about his military service.
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Zuleika King Rivera found a WWII military coat in a thrift store for $9.99.
The coat had a name, "Willibey," and part of an Army service number inside.
Rivera is a U.S. Army veteran and wanted to learn more about the coat’s owner.
Gilbert Alton Willibey was born in 1917, drafted into the Army in 1941, and served overseas during WWII.
Records showed he served about six years, reached the rank of corporal, and spent time in South Africa.
Willibey returned home, married, and had a son named Bruce, who recently passed away.
Rivera found Bruce’s daughter, Meghan Stewart, and shared the coat and family history with her.
The coat was missing from the family for around 20 years, likely lost during an estate sale.
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A burst water pipe in Crawley, West Sussex, caused flooding and disrupted water supply for about 9,000 homes. Several roads were closed, and Southern Water is working to fix the pipe and restore water service.
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The burst pipe caused flooding around the Southgate Roundabout in Crawley.
About 9,000 customers lost water or had low water pressure.
Roads such as Southgate Avenue, Crawley Avenue, and part of the A23 were closed.
Southern Water set up bottled water stations for affected residents.
Emergency services asked people to avoid the flooded area for safety.
The County Mall shopping center closed temporarily due to the water outage.
Repair crews are working as quickly and safely as possible to restore water.
Local residents reported difficulties and the need to buy bottled water.
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One month after severe floods hit Nepal, over 5,200 people are still missing, and more than 1,100 remain in temporary holding centers. New rain is making life harder for families living in shelters, while Nepal faces a rebuilding cost of nearly $4.8 billion.
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The floods in Nepal happened about a month ago and caused major damage.
5,285 people are still unaccounted for after the floods.
More than 1,100 people are staying in temporary holding centers.
Newly arriving rain is worsening conditions for those displaced by the floods.
Many families are living in temporary shelters.
Nepal’s rebuilding cost is estimated at $4.78 billion.
The floods have caused a national crisis affecting thousands of families.
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Two giant pandas, Ping Ping and Fu Shuang, arrived in Atlanta, Georgia, on a 10-year loan from China. This move is part of a new agreement between Zoo Atlanta and the China Wildlife Conservation Association, symbolizing ongoing diplomatic relations between the US and China.
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Ping Ping (male) and Fu Shuang (female) are two giant pandas born in 2020.
They arrived in Atlanta after a 16-hour flight from Chengdu, China, including specialized care and food during the flight.
The pandas will be quarantined for about a month before they are shown to the public.
Zoo Atlanta prepared by upgrading habitats and securing a supply of locally grown bamboo similar to what they eat in China.
The loan is part of a 10-year agreement between Zoo Atlanta and China Wildlife Conservation Association.
This is one of three US zoos currently housing giant pandas.
The arrival follows recent high-level talks between President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping, reflecting diplomatic goodwill.
Panda diplomacy is a Chinese practice of loaning pandas abroad to build friendly international relations.
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A parade by the Orange Order, a group supporting Northern Ireland staying part of the UK, was allowed by a court to take place for the first time in about 30 years on a disputed street in Portadown. This led to protests and calls for calm from leaders, as the parade touches on long-standing tensions between unionists and nationalists in Northern Ireland.
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The Orange Order parade was approved by the High Court in Belfast to go down Garvaghy Road in Portadown.
This is the first time since before the 1998 Good Friday Agreement that the parade was allowed on this road.
Protesters, many wearing balaclavas, blocked the parade, delaying it.
The Good Friday Agreement helped reduce decades of violent conflict known as the Troubles in Northern Ireland.
Unionists (mostly Protestant) want Northern Ireland to stay in the UK; nationalists (mostly Catholic) want unification with the Republic of Ireland.
Northern Ireland Secretary Chris Bryant and other officials urged calm and respect for the law.
Political leaders disagreed: Sinn Féin criticized the parade’s approval as damaging to peace, while the Democratic Unionist Party stressed the importance of the rule of law.
The Orange Order is named after William of Orange, a historic Protestant leader.
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Madonna will perform at the MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs) for the first time in over 20 years and leads this year's nominees with 13 awards. Taylor Swift will receive the first-ever Artist Director Honors, and the show will be hosted by rapper Snoop Dogg, airing on September 27.
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Madonna has won 20 VMAs so far and could increase her total to 33 if she wins all 13 nominations this year.
Taylor Swift will get the new Artist Director Honors, recognizing her work in music video production, and has 11 nominations.
Nirvana will receive the Video Vanguard Award this year.
The VMAs will start at 7:30 p.m. ET (4:30 p.m. PT) on Sunday, September 27, 2026.
Snoop Dogg is the host; he has won three VMAs in the past.
Performers include Madonna, Kacey Musgraves, LISA from Blackpink, Gunna, and several others.
The show will air on CBS, MTV, and stream on Paramount+.
Fan voting is still open for some categories, including best new artist and song of the summer.
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US President Donald Trump hosted Chinese President Xi Jinping at the White House, where they watched a military demonstration together. Meanwhile, Pope Leo XIV visited France, leading prayers in Lourdes, and severe flooding affected Bangkok, Thailand.
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President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping met at the White House on September 24, 2026.
They observed a military demonstration together from a White House balcony.
Pope Leo XIV prayed with worshippers at the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Lourdes in France on September 26, 2026.
Bangkok, Thailand experienced heavy flooding with people wading through flooded streets on September 26, 2026.
The Berlin Marathon started near the Brandenburg Gate on September 27, 2026.
A nor’easter storm hit the US northeast coast, affecting areas like Rockaway, New Jersey.
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas spoke at the United Nations General Assembly via video on September 24, 2026.
There were protests in Madrid related to the housing crisis after the eviction of an elderly woman.
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Poland, which neighbors Ukraine, is worried that the war in Ukraine might spread into its own country. The region near the borders with Russia and Belarus is especially sensitive because it is important to NATO, the military alliance of Western countries.
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Poland is a close neighbor of Ukraine and supports it.
The war in Ukraine is ongoing and involves Russia.
People in Poland fear the fighting could cross its borders.
Suwałki, a city near Russia and Belarus, is a sensitive area for NATO.
NATO is a group of countries that work together for defense.
Russia has carried out air strikes in Ukraine.
The US wants Ukraine and Russia to stop attacking energy sites.
President Donald Trump and Ukrainian leader Zelenskyy have discussed ways to end the war.
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UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham wants to create a new national care service in England that would be free when people use it. He says the current social care system is weak and could cause big problems for the NHS, the country’s health service.
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Andy Burnham is the Prime Minister of the UK.
He wants to set up a national care service that costs nothing at the time of use.
Burnham says social care services in England are "threadbare," meaning insufficient or very weak.
He warns that broken social care will eventually harm the NHS (National Health Service).
Burnham plans to make a clear plan for this new service and ask the public about it in the next general election.
Chris Philp, the Conservative Shadow Home Secretary, says funding the plan may require tax rises.
The Conservatives consider tax increases a "red line," meaning it is a firm limit or a point they will not accept.
The discussion was shared during interviews on BBC with Laura Kuenssberg.
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A nor’easter storm is affecting the U.S. Northeast, bringing heavy rain, strong winds, and coastal flooding. The storm has caused power outages, flight cancellations, and a death, with the worst impact expected around New York City, New Jersey, and Long Island. The storm will weaken starting Sunday but continue to cause bad weather through Monday.
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Millions in the Northeast, including New York City and Boston, face dangerous flooding, strong winds, and heavy rain.
A 56-year-old man in Brooklyn died after a tree fell during the storm.
Over 100,000 homes in New Jersey, Massachusetts, Delaware, and New York lost power.
Many events, including a festival in Central Park and a concert in Massachusetts, were canceled.
More than 450 flights were canceled and 3,000 delayed on Saturday.
New York and New Jersey declared states of emergency in several counties.
The worst flooding is expected along shorelines during high tides on Saturday and Sunday.
The storm will weaken Sunday but impacts like rain and strong winds will last until Monday night.
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A couple in Greece used embryos frozen 22 years ago to have a baby girl after their son died. Christina Rapti-Tzelepi, 54 years old, had the baby through IVF just before Greece's age limit of 54 for fertility treatment.
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The couple froze 12 embryos in 2004 during IVF treatment to have children.
Their son George was born via C-section but died in a car accident in October 2025.
After their son's death, they decided to use the frozen embryos to try for another child.
Christina was close to Greece's legal age limit of 54 for IVF treatment, so they acted quickly.
The baby girl was born healthy in early 2026 at Genesis Athens Clinic.
Greece has an age limit of 54 for women to get IVF because of health risks and biological limits.
The couple is asking for changes to Greece’s IVF age laws to help others in similar situations.
Their doctor, Dr. Konstantinos Pantos, noted the parents’ strong grief during the pregnancy process.
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Israel’s military has announced a weeklong closure of the occupied West Bank during the Jewish holiday of Sukkot. At the same time, Israeli opposition leaders are coming together to form a coalition with the goal of replacing Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s government.
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Israel’s military began a lockdown of the West Bank for the Sukkot holiday.
The closure is planned to last one week.
The West Bank is an area under Israeli occupation.
Israeli opposition leaders have joined forces to create a coalition.
Their main goal is to remove Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu from power.
The news was reported by Al Jazeera journalist Ava Warriner.
The events are happening simultaneously, affecting politics and security in Israel.
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Hundreds of Muslims in Ujjain, India, protested against the partial demolition of a mosque they say is over 600 years old. The state government, led by the BJP party, says the demolition is necessary to widen roads before a large Hindu pilgrimage in 2028.
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The mosque is located in Ujjain, India.
Muslims claim the mosque is more than 600 years old.
The mosque was partially demolished by the state government.
The government is led by the BJP party.
The stated reason for demolition is to widen roads.
The road expansion is planned ahead of a large Hindu pilgrimage in 2028.
Hundreds of Muslims protested the demolition.
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Several men were arrested near a village close to a U.S.-used air base in southwestern England on suspicion of crimes involving explosives. Police declared a major incident, evacuated some residents, and deployed a bomb disposal team to inspect vehicles near the base.
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The arrests happened near Whelford, close to RAF Fairford, an air base used by U.S. forces.
Police cited offences under the UK explosives laws.
A bomb disposal team is examining multiple vehicles at the scene.
Several local homes were evacuated, and a safety cordon was set up.
Security at RAF Fairford has increased with more roadblocks and armed police.
RAF Fairford has been used by American forces for strikes in the conflict with Iran.
Police have not confirmed if the arrests are directly related to the air base.
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