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President Donald Trump says the ongoing conflict with Iran will end "very soon," predicting that Americans will see lower prices and stronger job growth once the fighting concludes. Speaking at a campaign rally in Wasilla, Alaska, Tuesday night, Trump expressed confidence that the United States is nearing victory and reiterated his commitment to preventing Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon. "We're very close to winning," Trump told supporters. "Iran will not have a nuclear weapon, let me put it that way." The president also tied the outcome of the conflict to the U.S. economy, predicting that an end to the fighting would bring financial relief to American households. "Jobs are going to be unbelievable. Your costs are coming way down anyway," Trump said, adding that prices would come "tumbling down" once the conflict ends. Trump did not provide a specific timeline for when the fighting would conclude or detail how quickly consumers could expect to see lower prices. The remarks come as the administration continues to emphasize its military objectives in Iran while addressing concerns about the conflict's impact on energy costs and the broader economy. Trump's comments were part of his latest campaign appearance as Republicans work to rally voters ahead of November's midterm elections.

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President Donald Trump says the ongoing conflict with Iran will end "very soon," predicting that Americans will see lower prices and stronger job growth once the fighting concludes. Speaking at a campaign rally in Wasilla, Alaska, Tuesday night, Trump expressed confidence that the United States is nearing victory and reiterated his commitment to preventing Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon. "We're very close to winning," Trump told supporters. "Iran will not have a nuclear weapon, let me put it that way." The president also tied the outcome of the conflict to the U.S. economy, predicting that an end to the fighting would bring financial relief to American households. "Jobs are going to be unbelievable. Your costs are coming way down anyway," Trump said, adding that prices would come "tumbling down" once the conflict ends. Trump did not provide a specific timeline for when the fighting would conclude or detail how quickly consumers could expect to see lower prices. The remarks come as the administration continues to emphasize its military objectives in Iran while addressing concerns about the conflict's impact on energy costs and the broader economy. Trump's comments were part of his latest campaign appearance as Republicans work to rally voters ahead of November's midterm elections.

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In this interview, Larry Elder speaks with Republican Congressman Ken Calvert, who discusses his re-election campaign in California's newly created 40th District. Calvert shares his thoughts on the changing political landscape, the challenges of facing another Republican in the primary, and his confidence in winning the upcoming election. He emphasizes his consistent conservative stance, support for national security, and the importance of maintaining Republican control in Congress to prevent Democratic initiatives. The conversation also touches on economic issues, including inflation and the impact on the American public, as well as the role of military installations in California. Calvert concludes by highlighting his campaign website, calvertforcongress.com, for those interested in contributing.

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In this discussion, Larry Elder examines the accusations of racism against Donald Trump and the Republicans. Elder cites instances where politicians have been called racist, including during a debate where a candidate was accused of being racist towards immigrants. The conversation also touches on a speech by Lieutenant Governor Cruz Bustamante, who mistakenly used the word "Negro" during Black History Month, leading to backlash and his subsequent apology. Additionally, Elder discusses a leaked recording of a meeting among Los Angeles city council members and a labor leader, all of whom are Latino. The meeting, focused on redistricting to increase "Latino power," featured offensive remarks about a gay councilman and other white officials, highlighting the complexities and controversies in race relations and political discourse.

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Oct 13 (Reuters) - The US Department of Justice on Tuesday announced the arrests of two Americans accused of helping North Korean IT workers to steal identities and obtain fraudulent employment at US companies to earn money for the North Korean government. The agency announced the arrests of Michael James Bostelle, of Pennsylvania, and Juan Cecilio Pena Carrillo, of Texas, on charges of wire fraud, money laundering and identity theft as part of the alleged scheme, the DOJ said in a statement. • As part of the crackdown, the DOJ announced that the FBI conducted searches and took other action between September 21 and September 25 at more than 40 residences in Texas thought to be operating as “laptop farms” for North Korean IT workers, the DOJ said. The FBI seized roughly 187 laptops and other devices used to carry out the scheme. • The indictment also charged Sun Sheng Ming, Pei Li Guang, Weng Shou Cheng, Han Guo Bin, Wang Jian Jun, Sheng Zhang Kun, Zhang Wei Ping, Zhang Li Ping, Yu Yang and Jin Long, all based in China, for their roles in the operation, according to the statement. • According to an indictment unsealed on Tuesday, the Chinese-based operators directed Pena and Tey Michael Nolte, along with at least four other Americans, in the scheme. Nolte was named in the indictment but not charged. • Nolte and attorneys for Pena and Bostelle could not immediately be reached for comment. Emails sent to addresses that the DOJ alleged were used by the Chinese-based participants went unanswered. • Nolte allegedly recruited, managed and trained Bostelle and other Americans, who allowed their names and personal information to be used to permit the North Korea-directed operation to function, in exchange for proceeds from the scheme, the DOJ said. The Americans’ actions included receiving and hosting laptops belonging to US victim companies at their homes, to make it appear as if the North Koreans were legitimate employees operating in the US. • The “massive” fraud impacted more than 70 U. companies, compromised the identities of 25 Americans, caused false information to be sent to multiple US government agencies, and generated at least $3 million in revenue for the overseas IT workers, the DOJ said. • The US government has for years warned of North Koreans surreptitiously gaining employment at US companies to raise money for the North Korean government, access company networks and steal data.

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What Do We Know of the Raid on Ilhan Omar?

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(Vatican City) -- The Vatican says Pope Leo has been diagnosed with lung cancer. The 71-year-old U.S.-born pontiff underwent surgery today to remove a growth from his lung. The Vatican said the surgery was successful and confirmed his diagnosis. Leo revealed plans for the surgery Sunday during his prayer at St. Peter's Square. He said doctors recently discovered a nodule in his lung and that it was detected "at a very early stage."

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(Washington, DC) -- President Trump isn't saying if he's made a decision yet on possible strikes on Iran-backed Houthi rebels. Speaking to reporters outside the White House this morning, Trump only said the Houthis are behaving "very badly" when asked if he had made a decision. Over the weekend, Houthi strikes on a Saudi Arabia airport killed more than a dozen people and injured hundreds of others. At least one American was among those killed. Trump had said on Saturday that he was weighing his options.

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(Las Vegas, NV) -- The man guilty of murdering Tupac Shakur was sentenced to 40-years-to-life in prison. Duane Davis learned his fate in a Las Vegas courtroom today. The 63-year-old orchestrated the 1996 killing of the legendary rapper near the Las Vegas Strip. Davis is the only person ever charged in the murder.

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ROMULUS, Michigan (WWJ) -- There are many upset and worried parents in Romulus after police were called to the school once again on Monday morning. This time, because a parent was on school grounds, allegedly with what district officials said appeared to be a 3D-printed gun. This comes just a few days after the high school's homecoming football game was canceled due to a reported threat. "Yeah, it's scary cause there's kids in here," said Tay, a senior at Romulus High School. It has been a rough couple of days for Romulus High School. First, the homecoming football game was canceled on Friday, and then on Monday morning, a parent of a student was arrested on school grounds. "But when I got the message, it was kind of alarming cause it was like a 3D gun, and I texted my husband, and he was like, 'A 3D gun? Like, are you serious?' We were already distraught about what happened this weekend," said Ashley Mills, Romulus High School parent. In a statement sent to the community, Superintendent Benjamin Edmondson wrote, "According to the police, the man was engaged with his daughter of some sort. The police then interacted with him. A scuffle occurred, and the weapon dropped to the ground. This happened in view of a couple of students and staff prior to my arrival at 7:15 AM. Everyone is safe, and the incident has been addressed." Students at Romulus High School said Edmonson showed the student body a video of the altercation on Monday morning, assuring everyone that students and staff are safe. "A lot going on in the school, especially in Romulus. There's a lot, there's too much. I don't even want to be in the school no more, but I graduate in a couple months so I'll be good," said Tay. Homecoming has been rescheduled to Oct.18, and the school is now considering adding additional police presence and security on the school grounds.

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PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania (KYW) -- A man suspected of shooting and killing two women in a Northwest Philly rowhome where a fire broke out Monday morning died by suicide after an hours-long barricade aboard a SEPTA bus, according to the Philadelphia Police Department. The man has not been publicly identified. The barricade started just before 6 a.m. at the Fox Chase Bus Loop at Oxford Avenue and Loney Street. It ended 10 and a half hours later after SWAT surrounded the Route 18 bus. Police made several attempts to contact the man by announcing over a PA system. Officers could be seen escorting a group of people who may be close to the suspect. Firefighters responded around 3:43 a.m. to the home in the area of Mt. Airy and Williams avenues in the city's Cedarbrook neighborhood. As they responded to a call about the fire, firefighters came across the bodies of two women, police said in a statement. The fire was brought under control about half an hour later. "I heard some sirens between 3 a.m. and 4 a.m. this morning," neighbor Norma Hart said. "I looked out the window, I figured, 'Oh, it's just a fire.' I whispered a prayer, 'Let my neighbors be OK.' And I got back in bed. But it just went...the fire engines, the sirens, you just heard lots of everything. "Then I started hearing thumps. You just hear thump, thump, thump. So I peeked out the window again, and I saw the smoke coming from the back of the house. And I knew it was serious then." There's no word on what led up to the shooting. "I'm devastated. And especially to learn that they were the type of neighbors who were adopting kids and raising...good, just good-natured people," Hart said. The police department said its officers declared a barricade situation on board the SEPTA bus around 5:49 a.m. Rider Haajah Robinson said she was aboard a different bus parked at the bus loop when she witnessed armed officers trying to remove a man from the bus. "I was scared because they had their guns out, and I'm walking down the street not knowing what's going on," Robinson said. The Route 18 bus connects the Cedarbrook and Fox Chase neighborhoods. Routes 18, 24 and 28 were detoured around the Fox Chase loop, SEPTA said. The Philadelphia Police Department and the Philadelphia Fire Department are investigating. If you or someone you know is in emotional distress or suicidal crisis, call or text the National Suicide Prevention Hotline at 988. CBS News Philadelphia also has a list of mental health resources. For more information about mental health care resources and support, The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) HelpLine can be reached Monday through Friday, 10 a.m.–6 p.m. ET, at 1-800-950-NAMI (6264) or email [email protected].

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Early voting kicks off in several states more U.S. states. Voting is ramping up around the country as November’s midterm elections quickly approach. Ten more states are allowing in-person early voting to begin this week.

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BRONX, New York (WCBS) -- A manhunt is underway in the Bronx for a suspect in the shooting of a 12-year-old girl late Monday night. The girl was walking alone in The Pearly Gates park around 8:30 p.m. on Tratman Avenue in the Westchester Square section of the borough, a police source said. Police said the girl was shot twice in the stomach and foot and was rushed to Montefiore Hospital in serious condition. Officers said she was stable Tuesday morning. Police sources said she was not the intended target. Witnesses described the shooters as two teenagers, wearing all black, who took off from the scene. So far, no arrests have been made in this case.

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Cornell’s president says Cornell University is suspending all parties and social events at campus fraternity houses for the remainder of the academic year. This comes as the school evaluates its response to allegations that a student was gang-raped at a fraternity in 2024.

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Democrat Abdul El Sayed faces a significant challenge in the Michigan Senate race as he struggles to gain support from African American voters. Historically a strong Democratic demographic, these voters are showing signs of discontent with El Sayed's campaign. To address this issue, El Sayed has enlisted the help of former President Barack Obama, who has recorded an endorsement ad and plans to campaign in Michigan. However, this strategy is complicated by past criticisms El Sayed made about Obama in 2012, where he implied that Obama was not the right choice for president. Meanwhile, the Rogers campaign sees an opportunity to exploit this rift by releasing ads highlighting El Sayed's perceived neglect of local issues in favor of international concerns. These ads feature former Obama supporters expressing their intent to vote for Rogers, emphasizing his focus on local education, safer streets, and job creation. The race is tight, and Rogers' strategy of reaching out to traditionally Democratic African American voters could be pivotal in securing a win.

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The Vatican says Pope Leo XIV is recovering at a Rome hospital after a “successful” surgery to remove a small growth on his lung. The 71-year-old pontiff told the crowd gathered in St. Peter’s Square on Sunday that doctors had discovered a “nodule” on his lung. Leo said on Sunday that the growth had been detected “at a very early stage” and was “well-contained.”

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Dem. Chris Pappas appears to hold narrow lead over GOP's John Sununu in NH Senate race...for now.

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(Washington, DC) -- Kimberly Guilfoyle is stepping down as U.S. ambassador to Greece following misconduct allegations. In a post on X, Guilfoyle said serving in the role has been the honor of a lifetime and she'll be forever grateful to President Trump. The ex-fiancée of Donald Trump Jr. also denied accusations that she asked a businessman to pay off her 100-thousand-dollar credit card debt in exchange for access to the administration. During Tuesday's press briefing, White House press secretary Katie Zacharia said Guilfoyle had been asked to resign and they wish her well. On Monday, Trump said "we're looking at it," when reporters asked if he's considering firing Guilfoyle, adding, "We're not happy."

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From confronting drug cartels across the Western Hemisphere to expanding prevention, treatment, and recovery, Sara Carter outlines a national strategy aimed at protecting American families and pushing toward a drug-free future.

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