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Vance visits National Guard troops in D.C. amid crime debate

National Guard troops from six Republican-led states continue to arrive on the streets of Washington, D.C., as part of President Trump's federal takeover of the D.C. police department. Scott MacFarlane reports the troops were visited by ...

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South Africa moves against rhino horn traffickers

This development comes amid growing concerns about wildlife crime. In 2024, 516 rhinos were poached across Africa, highlighting the urgent need for robust anti-trafficking measures

Africanews

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More U.S. National Guard troops deployed across Washington

More National Guard Troops from across the US are being deployed to Washington, DC. It comes more than a week after President Donald Trump declared a crime emergency in the nation's capital.

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Gunmen kill at least 27 in mosque attack in northern Nigeria

Armed bandits have stormed a mosque and killed at least 27 people in northern Nigeria. The attack happened in a remote community Unguwan Mantau of Katsina state. Dozens of people have also been abducted.

Al Jazeera

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Mali’s former PM charged with embezzlement, remanded in custody

Mali's former prime minister, Choguel Maiga, has been charged with embezzlement and placed in custody. Maiga was forced to resign last year and has since accused the country's junta leaders of trying to silence critics.

Al Jazeera

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Justice Dept. investigating if D.C. falsified crime data

Sources tell CBS News that the Department of Justice is investigating whether Washington, D.C., police officials falsified crime data. It comes as more states send National Guard troops to the nation's capital amid President Trump's crim...

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Why are other states sending National Guard troops to D.C.?

At least six Republican governors say they are sending hundreds more National Guard troops to join the already increased federal law enforcement patrolling Washington, D.C.

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The scene in D.C. with National Guard troops deployed to city

CBS News justice correspondent Scott MacFarlane describes how Washington, D.C., looks and feels amid President Trump's crime crackdown in the city, which includes the deployment of National Guard troops.

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Teachers organize patrols as ICE arrests leave immigrants fearful

Recent ICE arrests near schools in San Diego County have left immigrant communities on edge as the new school year begins. Teachers are now organizing patrols to support students and families.

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‘Obsessed’ civilians tried to send packages to Menendez brothers

A resurgence in public interest in the Menendez brothers kept prison staff busy as obsessed supporters of the men tried to send the convicted killers hot meals and gifts, documents obtained by Team 10 show.

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Tensions soar in Serbia as protesters clash with police

Fresh clashes erupted late Saturday (august 17) between protesters and riot police in Serbia's capital Belgrade and other cities, on the fifth consecutive night of unrest. Almost daily protests have gripped Serbia since November, followi...

France 24

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Dozens of Israelis arrested in protest to demand end to Gaza war

Thousands of people took to the streets on Sunday in a nationwide strike amid fears further fighting could endanger the 50 hostages believed to still be in Gaza.

Africanews

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Serbia's anti-corruption protesters clash with riot police

Violent anti-government protests continued in Serbia for the fifth consecutive night. What began nine months ago as peaceful anti-corruption and pro-democracy demonstrations reached a boiling point this week after reports of police bruta...

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Body camera video shows pilot failing sobriety test

New footage shows the moments a former Southwest pilot is questioned about his sobriety by police after TSA agents claimed he smelled of alcohol. David Allsop was given a sobriety test on the jet bridge and subsequently arrested for a DU...

CBS News

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Iowa governor directs state National Guard to help ICE operations

Iowa Republican Gov. Kim Reynolds this week directed the state's National Guard to assist with Immigration and Customs Enforcement operations beginning in September.

CBS America

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D.C. sues Trump administration over federal takeover of D.C. police

The District of Columbia sued the Trump administration and Attorney General Pam Bondi for trying to end local directives that limit cooperation between D.C. police and federal immigration authorities during the Trump administration's eff...

CBS America

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Mali arrests generals, Frenchman in alleged coup plot

The national television broadcast photos of 11 people it said were members of the group that planned the coup. The security minister also identified the two Malian generals he said were part of the plot

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Families worry about ICE as L.A. school year begins

With big smiles and colorful backpacks, tens of thousands of students in the Los Angeles Unified School District walked into their first day of class. But heading into this new academic year, some families say they are living in fear. Ni...

CBS America

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Pentagon: 800 National Guard are now deployed to Washington, D.C.

The Defense Department says 800 Army and Air National Guardsmen have arrived in Washington, D.C., as part of President Trump's crackdown on crime in the nation's capital.

CBS America

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Federal officers make 45 arrests in Washington, D.C., overnight

Federal checkpoints for seatbelts in Washington, D.C., drew protests from bystanders on Wednesday night amid President Trump's crime crackdown.

CBS America

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U.S. places $5 million reward for top Haiti gang leader's arrest

A US grand jury set its sight on one of Haiti's most powerful gang leaders, Jimmy "Barbeque" Cherizier, announcing a $5 million reward for his arrest after indicting Cherizier for heading a "wide-ranging conspiracy."

France 24

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Passenger arrested for midair disturbance that forced flight to divert

A plane that took off from Virginia, heading to L.A., had to divert and land in Colorado on Wednesday because of a midair incident in the cabin. A passenger was arrested and is facing criminal charges for allegedly starting a disturbance...

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Trump wants to extend federal control over Washington police

U.S. President Donald Trump said he would ask the Republican-controlled Congress to extend federal control of Washington's city police force beyond 30 days, escalating his campaign to exert presidential power over the nation's capital.

Reuters

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Tense rival protests in Serbia's Novi Sad push police to intervene

Supporters of the ruling Serbian Progressive Party (SNS) threw flares and firecrackers at anti-government protesters in Novi Sad, prompting police to intervene to end the standoff, a major escalation of nine-month-long protests in Serbia.

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Law signed to reform police hiring year after deputy killed Massey

More than one year after a woman was shot and killed by a now-former sheriff's deputy in Illinois, the state's governor has signed a new law meant to reform police hiring. JB Pritzker this week signed the Sonya Massey Act into law, which...

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Coordinated scam ring targeting grandparents taken down, feds say

Federal law enforcement officials say they have taken down a coordinated scam ring that targeted grandparents. CBS News Boston's Kristina Rex has the details.

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"Significantly higher" number of National Guard troops to arrive in D.C.

A White House official said a "significantly higher" number of National Guard members are expected to arrive in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday night. The crackdown on crime in the district comes as police data shows a 26% drop in violent...

CBS America

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National Guard troops arrive in Washington, D.C.

National Guard troops arrived in Washington, D.C., following President Donald Trump's deployment and federalization of local police to crack down on crime in the nation's capital.

CBS News

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American woman found guilty of UK murder-for-hire plot

A Wisconsin woman on Tuesday was found guilty in the United Kingdom of trying to kill a man at point-blank range in 2019. Aimee Betro, 45, was part of a plot with two other co-conspirators to murder Sikander Ali, prosecutors said.

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National Guard troops arrive in D.C. amid Trump's crime crackdown

National Guard troops have arrived in Washington, D.C., following President Donald Trump's announcement to combat crime. D.C. police were also placed under federal control.

CBS News