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Michigan Election Controversy

At 4 a.m. on the East Coast, Abdul El-Sayed led Haley Stevens by only 1.4 points in the Democratic primary for U.S. Senate in Michigan, with 95% of votes counted. El-Sayed had been declared the winner by NBC News and was considered the…

Tick-Borne Virus Discovery

In China, scientists have discovered a previously unknown tick-borne virus that can cause symptoms similar to the flu, including fatigue and gastrointestinal issues. The new virus, called the Asian longhorned tick nairovirus (ALTNV), is…

9/11 Memorial Moves

A 6,700-pound statue commemorating the victims of the 9/11 terrorist attacks is being relocated to a public park in Pennsylvania ahead of its 25th anniversary. The sculpture features hands holding up a beam from the World Trade Center. The…

Dolly Parton's Warning

Dolly Parton's last interview before she passed away mentioned her experiences as a caregiver, particularly taking care of her husband through his illness. In it, she noted that while caring for him, she neglected her own health issues…

Uber Exits Africa Market

Uber ended its operations in Nigeria on an unspecified date this week, extending a year-long retreat from the continent. The company had introduced its ride-hailing service in Nigeria in 2014, but faced challenges from competitors like…

NYC AI Chatbot Controversy

Mayor Zohran Mamdani, as part of New York City's $12 billion budget gap discussion, identified an artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot built by Microsoft using its cloud computing platform as a potential area for cost savings. The chatbot…

Trump Judges Conflict of Interest Sca…

United States District Judge Aileen Cannon has been assigned to handle the criminal case against Donald Trump, raising concerns about the prosecution's chances. The 11th Circuit recently overturned a decision by Judge Cannon that was seen…

Age of Heroes Ending

OpenAI's new model, Astra, has made significant advancements in mathematics and theoretical computer science by solving ten major outstanding problems. This is seen as a major breakthrough, with many considering it to be an important…

Influencer Arrested for Battery

Jack Doherty, a 22-year-old internet personality with 15 million subscribers on YouTube and 11 million followers on TikTok, was arrested in Fort Lauderdale, Florida after an alleged domestic dispute. A woman, who was not injured, was…

NFL Sports Betting Crackdown

The National Football League (NFL) has asked prediction market platforms Kalshi and Polymarket to stop offering certain types of sports bets that can be manipulated by a single individual. These bets, which allow users to wager on the…

Beyoncé's B-Day Reissue

Beyoncé has released a 20th-anniversary deluxe edition of her album "B'Day" to celebrate her birthday on Friday. The album, which was originally released in 2006**, is considered one of Beyoncé's defining works. This new version includes…

Murder in Brooklyn Neighborhood

A 25-year-old man named Christopher Davey was stabbed to death on Friday evening near 882 Albany Avenue in East Flatbush, Brooklyn, at around 5:30 p.m. He was transported to Kings County Hospital, where he was pronounced dead. The NYPD is…

Community Rallies Around Boy

Soren Griffin, an autistic boy from Huntsville, Alabama, has a passion for ringing doorbells and is particularly fond of the holiday Halloween because it allows him to do just that. For his 11th birthday this past July, Soren's mother…

US Open Tennis Tournament

Frances Tiafoe, an 11th-seeded American tennis player, dominated his third-round match at the US Open, winning against Valentin Vacherot in straight sets: 6-4, 6-2, 6-4. The match lasted under two hours and saw Tiafoe not break a sweat…

Fall Movie Releases

The fall movie season has arrived, and Variety senior entertainment writer Angelique Jackson joined CBS News to discuss some of the upcoming films. She is set to share her expert insights on various movies releasing in the coming months…

Quiet Alternatives to South Beach

Labor Day weekend is approaching, marking the unofficial end of summer in Florida, where beach season is longer than in other states due to warmer weather. Despite its popularity, South Beach can be overcrowded, so alternatives like Dania…

Tennis US Open Upset

Carlos Alcaraz, the #2 seed at the U.S. Open, caused a stir among fans after winning his third-round match against Wu Yibing in straight sets (6-3, 6-4, 6-1) at Arthur Ashe Stadium on Friday afternoon. As he celebrated his victory, Alcaraz…

Ryan vs Pratt Clash

Ryan Reynolds, the star of "Deadpool", sparked controversy when he called the 1980s "brutal" and a "f---ing mess" while promoting his movie "Mayday" in New York. This statement was met with criticism from some, who noted the contrast…

Phillies' Alec Bohm Lawsuit

Alec Bohm, a Phillies infielder, has settled a lawsuit against his parents, Daniel and Lisa Bohm, after a six-month legal battle. The dispute began in 2019 and involved allegations that Bohm's parents mismanaged millions of dollars he…

TCU Reverses Newspaper Credential Dec…

Texas Christian University (TCU) has reversed its decision to revoke press credentials from the Fort Worth Star-Telegram, a local newspaper, just days before the start of the football season. The move comes after TCU pulled the outlet's…

CBS Sunday News Summary

This week's episode of "CBS Sunday Morning" features a variety of stories and interviews, including a look back at the September 11 attacks 25 years ago. Correspondent Lee Cowan spoke with several individuals who were directly affected by…

ICE Whistleblower Allegations

A former high-ranking official at Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) alleged that the agency was shortcutting its standard vetting process for new hires, allowing some recruits to begin work without completing required background…

Trump Investigation into Democrats

Nevada Secretary of State Cisco Aguilar, a Democrat, has accused the Trump administration of flooding election offices with demands ahead of November's election. His office received seven voter-related Justice Department subpoenas over the…

NFL Player's Personal Habits

Brock Bowers, a star tight end for the Raiders, has a peculiar obsession with sloppy joe sandwiches at his team's practice facility. His fiancée, Cameron Newell, revealed this quirk on an episode of the podcast "4th & Cole" hosted by Kylie…