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The federal investigation into the death of convicted sex-trafficker Jeffrey Epstein was marred by significant lapses, experts told CBS News, including the failure by investigators to interview potential witnesses, properly preserve certain evidence and run basic forensic tests.Nearly two years passed before investigators interviewed the two key corrections officers on duty the night Epstein died in his cell in the Metropolitan Correctional Center in downtown New York City, in what was later ruled a suicide, according to court documents. One of those officers was the only person to attest to seeing Epstein hanging by a bedsheet from his bunk.And details…

Perhaps you’ve heard of the “Palestine Exception,” the idea that all sorts of behaviors and speech that are acceptable in other contexts are denied and punished when it comes to advocacy around Palestine. But what if the treatment of Palestinians wasn’t an exception but a stress test? A test of our tolerance as a nation and as a people, for cruelty and the consolidation of authoritarian rule. Authoritarians name an enemy, declare an emergency, and, on that pretext, invoke extraordinary, often military, powers to shock and intimidate credible sources of opposition and dissent, including politicians, the law, the media, the…

Approximately 500 National Guard soldiers from Texas and Illinois have been deployed in the Chicago area and mobilized to protect federal agents and facilities amid a legal battle over their deployment.According to the U.S. Northern Command at the Department of Defense, approximately 200 soldiers from the Texas National Guard and 300 soldiers from the Illinois National Guard have been “employed in the greater Chicago area.” Their mobilization will last for a period of at least 60 days. “These forces will protect U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and other U.S. government personnel who are performing federal functions, including the enforcement of federal…

Watch CBS News Israel and Hamas agree to first phase of peace plan, Trump says; Mariners fan’s shirt predicts Cal Raleigh’s 61st home run Source link

Gold is having its hottest year in nearly half a century — since the global energy and inflation crises of 1979. DAVID GRAY/AFP via Getty Images/AFP hide caption toggle caption DAVID GRAY/AFP via Getty Images/AFP Gold has broken yet another record this week, illustrating just how anxious investors are about the health of the U.S. economy. This week, the price of gold hit $4,000 per ounce for the first time ever. That’s the latest milestone in its massive ongoing rally, with prices rising more than 50% just this year. The precious metal is usually seen as a “safe haven” investment,…

Candidates for California governor talk congressional redistricting, Proposition 50 by CBS News Sacramento on YouTube CBS News California Investigates correspondent Julie Watts sat for in-depth interviews with the candidates running to replace Gov. Gavin Newsom when he terms out in 2026.In this ongoing series, candidates are pressed to go beyond campaign talking points to provide direct answers on a range of topics important to voters, such as Proposition 50 and congressional redistricting, immigration, homelessness, gas prices, affordable housing, insurance and more.Candidates in the race for California governor include Democrats Xavier Becerra, Ian Calderon, Stephen J. Cloobeck, Katie Porter, Tony Thurmond,…

Jon Wiener: From The Nation magazine, this is Start Making Sense. I’m Jon Wiener. Later in the hour: 20 minutes without Trump.  There’s a wonderful new history of New York City from the Depression thru WWII, out now – It’s called “Gotham at War,” written by Mike Wallace, he won the Pulitzer Prize in History for the first volume in his “Gotham” series. To talk about ‘Gotham at War,’ we’ll turn to Brenda Wineapple. But first: the Supreme Court’s new term began this week – David Cole will comment on the illegal things Trump is doing that the courts are…

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The Pentagon press corps’ negotiations with the Defense Department over easing proposed restrictions on their reporting have reached an impasse, according to the Pentagon Press Association — though the Pentagon says it has negotiated in good faith.In a statement Wednesday, the Association said it “has been cautious” with its public statements about the restrictions as negotiations were underway over revising the new rules, which reporters are required to sign off on or else lose their Pentagon press credentials.”Unfortunately, those negotiations have not been as successful as we had hoped,” said the Association, which represents reporters who cover the Pentagon.In September,…

What are your holiday shopping plans? NPR wants to hear from you. David Dee Delgado/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption David Dee Delgado/Getty Images The season of gift giving, Black Friday deals and holiday travel is almost upon us. In this time of new tariffs, a rising cost of living and a slowing job market, NPR wants to know how you plan to tackle your holiday spending. Is this the year of belt-tightening, financial tradeoffs or splurges? Please answer the questions below. An NPR reporter may contact you for an interview. Your submission will be governed by our general Terms of…