A Palestinian American named Loui Ridi traveled to his home in the West Bank village of Qusra, where Israeli settlers have surrounded several Palestinian houses for more than a week. The Israeli military is present to maintain order, while tensions and violence in the area have increased recently.
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Loui Ridi, an Ohio-based Palestinian American, returned to his home in Qusra, West Bank, to join family defending it.
Israeli settlers have surrounded multiple Palestinian homes in Qusra and restricted residents from leaving.
The U.S. government condemned the siege of Palestinian homes by settlers.
Israeli soldiers are deployed in the area, which Israel called a closed military zone, but footage showed soldiers interacting peacefully with settlers.
Violence in the West Bank has increased, with 87 Palestinians and 3 Israelis killed so far this year.
Settlers have attacked Palestinian towns by harassing residents and setting homes, mosques, and fields on fire.
Qusra is located about 10 miles southeast of the city of Nablus in the West Bank.
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A trial has started in Las Vegas for Duane Davis, who is accused of ordering the 1996 murder of rapper Tupac Shakur. Prosecutors say Davis acted in revenge after Tupac was involved in a public fight with Davis’s nephew, but Davis denies the charges.
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Tupac Shakur was killed in a drive-by shooting on September 7, 1996, in Las Vegas.
Duane "Keffe D" Davis, a former gang leader, is on trial for ordering Tupac's murder as revenge.
The murder happened a few hours after Tupac took part in beating Davis’s nephew, Orlando Anderson.
Davis admitted in interviews and a book that he played a role in the shooting, but did not fire the gun himself.
Tupac was a famous rapper linked to West Coast hip hop and Death Row Records.
The case is tied to a rivalry between West Coast (Death Row Records) and East Coast (Bad Boy Records) hip hop groups.
Tupac’s death remained unsolved for many years due to a weak investigation.
If convicted, Davis could face life in prison without the possibility of parole.
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A retired Marine colonel discussed President Donald Trump's threat to bomb Oman if it blocks efforts to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. The Strait of Hormuz is an important waterway for global oil shipments, and tensions in the region have raised concerns about security and international trade.
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President Donald Trump threatened to bomb Oman if it interferes with reopening the Strait of Hormuz.
The Strait of Hormuz is a key passage for transporting oil worldwide.
The threat was described as "pretty extraordinary" by a retired Marine colonel.
The retired colonel, Mark Cancian, is a senior adviser at the Center for Strategic and International Studies.
The situation involves concerns about regional security and the impact on global oil supplies.
CBS News covered the discussion with Mark Cancian.
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and US envoy Jared Kushner agreed that an American general will oversee the disarmament of Hamas before Israel withdraws from Gaza. This agreement is part of a US effort to advance a peace plan amid ongoing conflict and political challenges in the region.
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Netanyahu and Kushner agreed that no withdrawal or rebuilding in Gaza will happen until Hamas gives up its weapons.
An American general, Major General Jasper Jeffers, will supervise the disarmament process.
Hamas has publicly committed to the peace plan and agreed to hand over weapons to a new Palestinian authority.
Israel insists on full disarmament before any Israeli pullout from Gaza.
Trump’s administration supports the plan and maintains Israel’s right to defend itself if Hamas re-arms or attacks.
Kushner met with Hamas leaders in Egypt seeking verification that Hamas will disarm and stop governing Gaza.
Netanyahu, facing re-election, has publicly rejected parts of the US peace plan and criticized Trump’s policies on Iran.
The US “Board of Peace,” including Tony Blair, is involved in implementing the agreement.
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A powerful earthquake struck Flores island in Indonesia, killing at least 68 people and injuring over 200. Thousands of residents are waiting for aid as many homes and buildings were damaged, and rescue teams work to reach hard-hit areas.
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The earthquake occurred early Saturday morning at a shallow depth of 10 kilometers (6 miles).
At least 68 people died, and more than 200 were injured.
Over 4,500 homes, 122 health facilities, 252 schools, and 84 places of worship were damaged.
About 19,000 people were forced to move into temporary shelters.
More than 1,800 military and police personnel, along with 10 aircraft and vessels, are delivering emergency aid.
Two emergency field hospitals were set up in Ruteng, the worst-hit town, due to hospital damage.
Authorities recorded over 1,500 aftershocks, with 54 felt by residents.
Aid teams reached the isolated Palue Island after difficult travel through landslides, finding extensive damage.
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A Russian court sentenced opposition politician Lev Shlosberg to over 11 years in prison for opposing the war in Ukraine. Russia's Supreme Court also upheld a decision to bar Shlosberg's party, Yabloko, from the upcoming parliamentary election, reflecting the Kremlin's crackdown on critics.
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Lev Shlosberg is a senior member and deputy chairman of the Yabloko party.
He was convicted of spreading "false information" and discrediting the Russian military.
Shlosberg was sentenced to 11 years and one month in prison.
Charges were related to his calls to end the war and a Telegram post showing a critical image of President Putin.
Yabloko is the only registered Russian party openly opposing the war in Ukraine.
Russia's Supreme Court upheld the ban on Yabloko from the September parliamentary vote.
Shlosberg has been labeled a "foreign agent," which brings extra government restrictions.
Amnesty International criticized Shlosberg's sentence and called for his release.
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Erin Patterson, convicted last year for poisoning and killing three relatives with toxic mushrooms in Victoria, Australia, is appealing her conviction. She claims problems during her trial affected fairness, and prosecutors are also appealing her sentence, arguing she should never be released.
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Erin Patterson was jailed for life in September 2023 for killing three relatives with death cap mushrooms served in a meal.
The victims included her in-laws Don and Gail Patterson and Gail’s sister Heather Wilkinson.
Heather’s husband, Ian Wilkinson, survived but has ongoing health problems from the poisoning.
Patterson’s estranged husband, Simon Patterson, avoided the meal and had previously suffered severe illness from her cooking.
Patterson claims the deaths were accidental and says she panicked, which explains her behavior after the incident.
She is appealing her conviction citing unfair trial reasons, including evidence the defense says should not have been allowed.
Prosecutors argue Patterson’s parole eligibility after 33 years is too lenient and want a harsher sentence.
The appeal will be heard by three judges, and Patterson will appear via video from prison.
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French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu was booed by residents in an area badly affected by wildfires in southwestern France, where many homes burned down. Wildfires are also causing evacuations and deaths across Europe, including in Belgium, Greece, Spain, Portugal, and Croatia, with international help being sent to fight the fires.
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About 200 people gathered in Le Porge, France, where 183 homes were destroyed, to express their anger at the wildfire response.
Prime Minister Lecornu announced €12 million in aid for the hardest-hit regions of Gironde (€10 million) and Landes (€2 million).
The French government promised quick building permits to rebuild homes damaged or destroyed by the fires.
Residents said they were blocked by riot police and complained about the management of firefighting efforts.
Wildfires have forced tens of thousands of evacuations in southwestern France, especially on the Cap Ferret peninsula.
Belgium is fighting its largest recent wildfire in the Hautes Fagnes nature reserve, with help from nearby EU countries.
Greece reported 41 fires in one day, with two people dead and hundreds evacuated from an island near Athens.
Spain and Portugal are also battling fires, with one soldier dying in Spain and firefighters from France assisting.
Croatian police arrested four people suspected of starting multiple fires near the city of Zadar.
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A trial about the murder of rapper Tupac Shakur has begun with opening statements. Tupac was killed during an ambush at a stoplight on September 7, 1996.
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Tupac Shakur was a famous rapper.
He was killed on September 7, 1996.
His murder happened during an ambush at a traffic stoplight.
A trial related to his murder case has just started.
The trial has opened with the first statements from lawyers.
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Tropical Storm Lala caused heavy rain and flooding in Hawaii after weakening from a hurricane. Cleanup has started, and while the storm is no longer a direct threat, dangerous surf and the chance of landslides remain.
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Lala weakened from a hurricane to a tropical storm as it passed Hawaii without making landfall.
The storm is expected to move west and may become a hurricane again over the ocean by Wednesday.
No coastal watches or warnings are active in Hawaii currently.
Heavy rain caused flooding and mudslides, especially on the Big Island.
The northeast coast of the Big Island received 43.54 inches (1.1 meters) of rain.
Winds reached up to 140 mph (225 kph) on Mauna Kea volcano and tropical storm force winds affected lower areas.
Flooding swept about 100 homes off their foundations on the Big Island, but no deaths are reported.
Dangerous surf and rip currents continue along Hawaii’s coastlines.
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The trial started for Duane "Keffe D" Davis, who is accused of ordering the murder of rapper Tupac Shakur in 1996. Opening statements were presented, and legal reporters are covering the case.
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Duane "Keffe D" Davis is on trial for the murder of Tupac Shakur.
Tupac Shakur was murdered in 1996.
Davis is accused of ordering the killing.
The trial has officially begun with opening statements.
CBS News is reporting on the trial with legal correspondent Katrina Kaufman.
The case is high profile due to Tupac Shakur’s fame as a rapper.
The trial is being followed closely by the public and media.
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President Donald Trump said the U.S. might bomb Oman if the country blocks reopening the Strait of Hormuz. Meanwhile, Admiral Brad Cooper, leader of U.S. Central Command, visited the USS Abraham Lincoln to praise the crew for their long deployment at sea.
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President Trump threatened to bomb Oman if it interferes with efforts to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
The Strait of Hormuz is an important waterway for global oil shipments.
Admiral Brad Cooper is the head of U.S. Central Command, which oversees military operations in the Middle East.
Admiral Cooper visited the USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier on Saturday.
The USS Abraham Lincoln crew has been deployed at sea for over 240 days, setting a new record.
The situation underscores ongoing tensions in the Middle East related to shipping and security.
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A former White Helmet rescue worker named Mohammed Gamira died in a Syrian hospital after being held and reportedly beaten in a police station in Latakia province. The Syrian Internal Security Command has started an investigation into his detention and treatment while in custody.
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Mohammed Gamira was a former member of the White Helmets civil defense group.
Gamira died after being held for three days at the Haffeh police station in Latakia.
Family members said he was abused despite having a serious blood disorder called haemophilia.
Photos showed him receiving intensive medical care after his health worsened.
Syrian authorities launched an official investigation into his death and treatment.
The Interior Minister said anyone responsible would be punished after the investigation.
Many Syrians fear that torture and deaths in detention continue, despite hopes for change after the previous regime ended.
Over 200,000 people died in Syrian prisons during the rule of former President Bashir al-Assad, according to human rights groups.
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British Prime Minister Andy Burnham exchanged messages with someone pretending to be Susie Wiles, who is President Donald Trump’s chief of staff. Burnham stopped communication after suspecting the person was an impostor. The White House said this was not connected to any hacking of Wiles’ devices.
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Andy Burnham, the UK Prime Minister, was contacted by an impostor pretending to be Susie Wiles.
Susie Wiles is the chief of staff for U.S. President Donald Trump.
Burnham stopped communicating once he suspected the impersonation.
The incident is separate from any hacking of Wiles’ devices.
Last year, other officials and business leaders received fake messages from someone pretending to be Wiles.
The U.S. State Department warned diplomats about fake messages impersonating officials, including Senator Marco Rubio.
The FBI warned about the use of artificial intelligence to fake identities of top U.S. government officials.
Burnham became prime minister less than a month ago and is working to build good relations with the White House.
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Two major forecasts predict different weather for the U.S. this fall. The National Weather Service expects warmer temperatures and mostly average rainfall, while the Old Farmer’s Almanac predicts cooler weather and wetter conditions in some areas.
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The National Weather Service’s Climate Prediction Center forecasts warmer-than-normal autumn for much of the U.S.
The Old Farmer’s Almanac predicts cooler temperatures in the East Coast and Pacific Coast regions.
In the Northeast, the Almanac expects cooler, wetter weather, while the official forecast expects warmer, drier conditions.
The Southeast faces a similar disagreement: the Almanac predicts cool temperatures with mixed rainfall, the official forecast expects warmth with average rain.
In the Pacific Northwest, the Almanac foresees a cool, wet fall; the National Weather Service predicts warmer and drier weather due to an El Niño event.
These forecasts show opposite views for temperature and precipitation in several key regions including the Northeast, Southeast, and Pacific Northwest.
The El Niño weather pattern influences the official forecast towards warmer and drier conditions in the western U.S.
The forecasts highlight uncertainty about fall weather, with some areas likely experiencing significant differences depending on which prediction proves accurate.
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An explosion occurred at a school in the Dasht-e-Barchi area of Kabul, Afghanistan, injuring several students. The blast, believed to be caused by a hand grenade, happened around the end of the school day, and some injured students were taken to a local hospital. Details about the cause and the number of casualties are still unclear.
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The explosion happened at "Shama-e Hidayat," a private school in the Mahdia neighborhood of Kabul.
The blast occurred around 4:30 pm local time (12:00 pm GMT) on a Monday.
Several students were injured, with many taken to Alami Hospital.
The cause is reportedly a hand grenade explosion, but this is not yet confirmed.
It is unknown if there were any deaths from the explosion.
Dasht-e-Barchi is mainly inhabited by the Hazara minority group.
ISIS-K, a group linked to ISIL, has previously attacked the Hazara community and other minorities in Afghanistan.
Government officials have not yet made an official comment on the incident.
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Britain has sent its military to help fight wildfires in Wales. Large fires are also burning in several European countries, causing people to leave their homes and damaging buildings.
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Britain deployed military personnel to assist with wildfires in Wales.
More than 2,000 people were evacuated near Belgium due to wildfires.
Wildfires are affecting Greece, France, Spain, Italy, the Netherlands, Serbia, Albania, and Croatia.
The fires have destroyed homes and forced evacuations in multiple countries.
The situation is spreading across various parts of Europe simultaneously.
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A Palestinian American man arrived in the West Bank village of Qusra to help defend his home, which has been surrounded by Israeli settlers for over a week. The Israeli military has set up a closed military zone there while tensions and violence between settlers and Palestinians increase in the area.
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The village of Qusra is in the occupied West Bank near Nablus.
Israeli settlers have surrounded several Palestinian homes in Qusra, blocking residents from leaving.
The U.S. government has condemned the siege on Palestinian homes by settlers.
The Israeli army has deployed troops to the area, calling it a closed military zone to maintain order.
Violence in the West Bank has increased recently, with settler attacks on Palestinian villages rising.
Nearly 87 Palestinians have been killed by Israeli soldiers and settlers so far this year according to Palestinian health officials.
Three Israelis, including two in the West Bank, have been killed by Palestinians this year.
The Palestinian American homeowner is from Ohio and arrived to support his family in defending their house.
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A private helicopter crashed on the Greek island of Sifnos, causing a fire and killing three people. Authorities have recovered the bodies, but they have not yet identified the victims or determined the cause of the crash.
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The crash occurred on Monday on the island of Sifnos in Greece.
The helicopter was private, not commercial or military.
The accident happened near the area called Tholos on Sifnos.
The crash started a fire at the site.
Three people died in the crash.
Authorities recovered the bodies from the scene.
The identities of the people on board are not known yet.
Investigations into the cause of the crash are ongoing.
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