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Scott Pelley claims CBS leadership pushed a pro-Trump framing.

Former ’60 Minutes’ correspondent Scott Pelley accused CBS News Chief Bari Weiss in an emotional New York Times article published Sunday of tilting coverage to favor how President Donald Trump described events in Minnesota. She also described a newsroom that was in turmoil under Weiss’ leadership. Subscribe to this story to enjoy it ad free

by attempting to influence her. He also claimed this was an editorial interference, which he hadn’t experienced before. Pelley told The New York Times, “There was political influence on the president’s version that I never saw in my 37 years of working at CBS News.” Pelley told The New York Times that the conflict centered around an “60 Minutes segment” about the confrontations between protesters, federal agents and immigration enforcement officers in Minnesota. This included the fatal shootings Alex Pretti & Renee Good. Pelley claims that Weiss had sent him notes about the segment, after it was already proved for broadcast. He stated that he was asked to make the protesters pear more violent, and also for the details of Good’s death. first interview since being fired last week “In the email, there are two things: Can we make the demonstrators look more violent?” Now, I’m parhrasing. Pelley replied, “I don’t know the exact quote but this is what I was told.” Renee Good’s car was another issue. Pelley stated that he and the producer of his film had “gone to great lengths” to include footage depicting protesters behaving violently including confrontations between law enforcement officers. He also said that they reviewed the video of Good’s shooting and concluded that it did not support Weiss’s characterization. Pelley claims that no changes were made in response to Weiss notes. The statement from CBS News said that Weiss’ notes were not used to change the article. They were only made to improve it. “As it is common in newsrooms that work collaboratively, not everything she said made it into a final piece,” the statement read. Pelley’s accusations were part of a broader criticism of CBS News’ leadership after the sale of Paramount to Skydance Media, CBS’ parent, and Weiss’ pointment as editor-in chief. Pelley, who was fired on Tuesday after an angry meeting with the newly hired “60 Minutes’ executive producer Nick Bilton whom he claimed lacked TV news experience, had a heated argument. Pelley said to the Times tensions have been rising for several weeks, following the mass firings of “60 Minutes’ executives and the leadership changes. This included the dismissal by Tanya Simon as executive producer. Pelley told the Times that he confronted Bilton at a staff meeting, where Bilton had read prepared remarks and introduced himself to his employees. Pelley called Bilton’s email “insulting,” and he announced plans to hire a new group of “60 Minutes correspondents” before the meeting. Pelley told reporters that Pelley was concerned about firings. Pelley admitted that she used hyperbolic words, but they are propriate for a reporter. immigration protests in Minneolis Pelley described the growing concern at CBS News in the wake of

, which was announced against the network just weeks prior to federal regulators proving the company’s purchase by David Ellison’s Skydance Media. Pelley referred to the settlement as a “bribe”, which was intended to secure the proval of the deal. Paramount denied this claim. Cooper, who had his contract not renewed, concluded his final pearance saying that he hoped that “60 Minutes'” integrity would be maintained. Pelley described Simon as “blindsided” at her termination. She said that she had grown up in CBS News because her father Bob Simon worked there. Pelley stated that “my understanding” from those directly involved with the interaction was that Bari Weiss, who was a part of that conversation, was livid because Anderson Cooper said these things without consulting her, Bari. This would have never been done in the normal course. Pelley stated, “I believe this was a part of the reasons Tanya was fired.” A CBS News spokesperson didn’t immediately respond to NBC News about Pelley’s description and assertion of Simon being terminated. Pelley, a 37-year veteran of CBS News who worked as a White House Correspondent, anchor for “CBS Evening News”, and correspondent for “60 Minutes”, described the leadership as lacking in experience. He is confident that the network will recover, but warns the trust in the newsroom has been eroded. Pelley told

, “They’re not doing what they should be.” “And I’ve never noticed a subtle political bias at CBS News, or ’60 Minutes. My hope is a return to the sanity. We can do this. We can land this plane. “CBS News is on fire right now.”

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Gunmen at large, but 12 killed near Ohio festival.

Authorities said Saturday that gunmen who may have been aiming each other opened fire in the vicinity of a summer festival near Toledo, Ohio. Subscribe to read the story without ads

. ” We are praying for all those affected by the Old West End Festival incident. Fran and I have full confidence that the law enforcement agencies will find the suspects responsible for this senseless crime.”

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Judge drops murder charges against Arkansas sheriff candidates who killed man

The judge dropped murder charges against an Arkansas candidate for sheriff who killed a male accused of sexually assaulting his daughter. Subscribe to read the story without ads

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Florida Police Share Final Report on Hulk Hogan’s Cause of Death

Terry Bollea, known professionally as Hulk Hogan, died from natural causes, according a report released by the Clearwater Police Department Friday, concluding their investigation into the death of the legend pro wrestler in July 2025. He was 71. Subscribe to this story to get unlimited access to exclusive articles and ad free content. Clearwater authorities reported that they responded to the 911 call of a cardiac emergency at 9:51am on July 24, 2010 at his house. Hogan was taken to a hospital where he was pronounced dead by 11:17 am. An autopsy revealed that Hogan had died from “exclusively compelling natural disease” with no reasonable traumatic and terminal toxicologic contribution. Clearwater police stated that they had no evidence of criminal wrongdoing. The Clearwater Police Department wrote that, “Under these circumstances, it was up to them to address, challenge or validate some of those concerns.” Investigators had to interview several witnesses and review different recordings to answer central questions to our inquiry.

that his death was “unexpected and difficult to process,” and noted that he was “dealing with some health problems.” told NBC News Police expressed their gratitude to the Hogan Family, saying: “Their willingness allowed our investigators to access very private information, at the time when they were struggling and grieving, was extremely useful.” The cultural phenomenon “Hulkamania” was born from his shirt-ripping bravado.

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Sebastian Berhalter has turned his father’s truth into World Cup breakthrough. Subscribe to this story to enjoy it ad free

Enjoy unlimited access to exclusive content and articles without ads. The 25-yearold midfielder, who is now a member of the national team, will tell that it was his father, not him, who told him that he didn’t measure up four years ago. That was before the FIFA World Cup 2022. Last week, after this year’s roster was revealed, he told reporters it “wasn’t close”. He watched in the stands as his father, who he had hoped would coach the 2022 team that he wanted to play for, coached it. A miniature replica of a World Cup trophy was on display at the concession stand. He took it as a sign that he will be at the World Cup of 2026.

Gregg Berhalter (U.S. team coach) on the sidelines of a World Cup game between England and USA at Al Khor, Qatar in 2022.

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Sebastian Berhalter was a Vancouver Whitecs player in 2022. He had a new mentality that helped him become a starter. It also led to more chances in front of goal. Berhalter, who has played only 14 games in this year’s MLS campaign, already has six goals and seven assists. This is the culmination of Berhalter’s years of work to improve his technical skills. “I think the most important thing is to keep the ball, have a faster touch, and use my body,” he said. Sebastian Berhalter, who was pointed as head coach for the men’s national team by Mauricio Pachettino almost a full year after his dad left the position, received his first call up under his new boss. Berhalter, who said he had spent time on this aspect of the game last week, recorded two assists from set pieces at the 2025 CONCACAF Gold Cup. In a friendly in Tampa, Florida against Uruguay a few months after, Berhalter scored his very first international goal. Berhalter was the final starter to be substituted in the friendly game against Senegal on Sunday. This was only days after being announced as a World Cup squad member. Pochettino referred to Berhalter as “a monster” who always gives his best, regardless of whether the game is a tournament, training or with friends.

He’s the kind of player they train and train. Pochettino stated that it is always a joy to coach a player such as him.

Berhalter said that giving 200% in the field was not something new to him. He always knew that, if he made the national team with his father, then he would have to do twice as much. He also said he was “so fortunate” to have had a father that could help him grow from childhood into his professional career. He said, “I feel so lucky to have my father in my corner.” “After games and just in general anytime, we will just talk back and forth about things. His mind was on his son when he heard that Chris Brady, his goalkeeper had been called up. He received a FaceTime from Sebastian moments later. Sebastian Berhalter called his father “so proud”. Pride is the first feeling his father has when he considers that he will be watching his son on the international stage for the very first time. “I can’t describe the feeling of being in a World Cup together with him, until I’m there, I don’t know what it’s like,” he said. “Now we will have this shared experience and that means a lot to me.”

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Zohran Mamdani takes a ‘high risk, high reward’ step to change the voice of New York in Washington.

New York City’s Mayor Zohran Mamdani is seeking to put his stamp on New York City’s congressional delegaiton with a series of endorsements. This could either expand the power and influence of his democratic socialist party or hinder its progress. It may also damage his own reputation. Subscribe to this story to enjoy it ad free

Mamdani’s statement said that his endorsed candidates would “fight for everyday working New Yorkers, they will take on corporate greed and safeguard our immigrant community” and ensure residents “can afford to live in the city they love.” Each contest is centered around the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict. Candidates are asked to declare Israel’s conduct on Gaza as genocide, or swear off donations from individuals or groups associated with the American Israel Public Affairs Committee. The three contests take place not only in the districts where Mamdani swept aside former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo, in November. But in areas that are ridly gentrifying, longtime New Yorkers will be pitted against newcomers. Mamdani has also chosen candidates in their 30s for two races – the open 7th District of Velazquez and Espaillat, which are both held by Velazquez – signaling that he is pushing generational change. Avila Chevalier told a Harlem-area press conference that the establishment had never really understood uptown or the Bronx. Darializa Avila Chevalier is a New York candidate for the congressional seat. Darializa Chevalier is running for Congress in New York.

Darializa Avila Chevalier’s supporters claim that Mamdani wants to take advantage of his popularity in the city, which may not be the case again. Mamdani also feels some responsibility as a representative of the leftist group that brought him to power.

A Democratic strategist working with NBC News on a campaign to boost Mamdani’s choices said, “When he got started, I thought ‘Dude, you are putting a lot of money into this.’ “He’s invested a lot in these races, and he doesn’t need to.” I was a bit skeptical about the move.

But, as the person speaking under the condition of anonymity considered the options, they became more logical. This person said that he should take the shots he sees, and she the next generation of leaders in New York. This cycle he has reached the height of popularity across the entire city. Mamdani’s tenure could be defined by the housing plan

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Successes and failures could affect the mayor. He went back on a commitment he’d made in private last year to support Espaillat, after the Congressman dropped his support of Cuomo. This could cause lawmakers to be hesitant about making future deals with the Mayor. Mamdani’s campaign made no comment about any agreement. Bradley Tusk is a former New York City mayor Michael Bloomberg’s top advisor. He said that Mandami places his political movement, and his position as leader, above the actual governance of New York City, and the welfare of his constituents. Mamdani’s elevation of Valdez, and Avila Chevalier specifically, is a result of his desire to elevate relative unknowns. Avila was an organizer of Columbia University’s pro-Palestinian camp — and she attended the pro-Palestinian rallies held on October 7, 2023 after Hamas’ attacks in Israel. Mamdani, however, did not. In her social media history, Chevalier deleted a Twitter profile where she described former president Joe Biden Mamdani said as a “rist,”

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. She also called for abolishing police and prisons. She said that she has changed in the years following those posts. Avila Chevalier, speaking to reporters on Friday said that she didn’t believe it was OK to celebrate a death and she didn’t agree with the other protesters who attended the post-Oct.7 demonstration. She said in an interview with NBC News that her growth over the years was a result of both “getting old” and “understanding a bit more how a number of these systems work.” She added that she deleted her account years ago because she was disgusted by the direction the website was taking. She said that “my values have always been mine.”

In an interview with NBC News it was evident that the New York legislators he endorsed in opposition to had no desire to pick a fight against the popular mayor. Espaillat won his House Seat in 2016 following two unsuccessful challenges. He said that the mayor was right to support his opponent and declined to elaborate about reports of the handshake agreement. “That’s the mayor’s decision.” “We respect it,” Espaillat said. “I got my decision. He said, “Their budgets are heavily dependent on what we do.” Goldman downplayed Mamdani’s support, but said that he has worked with the mayor on various issues including the Brooklyn Marine Terminal waterfront redevelopment. Goldman told an interview that he has a “good working relationship” with the Mayor and his office. They have been working together to achieve their shared goal, which is making life more affordable for New Yorkers. Goldman responded that “our job, as different seats and positions, is to make sure we do everything possible for our constituents. That’s exactly what I have been doing.” as The New York Times This is America. Velazquez told reporters that “everyone has the freedom to do whatever they choose.” I am supporting someone who was born in this district and who has grown up in the community. “You have to be open to working with anyone, especially now that the federal government is so important,” she said. Katz, a Democratic strategist, told me that “there will be people who will say that that is not how we do things, or it has never been done.” But Zohran Mamdani wouldn’t be mayor if that was the case. Politico The Democratic strategist said that the mayor’s endorsement “carries a great deal of weight.” He added that there would be “personal implications” if the mayor went back on his agreement with Espaillat. This person stated that the mayor’s support was all Claire Valdez had. Claire Valdez, a New York Assembly member who is running for Congress in the state of New York, said that if she didn’t get the mayor’s support it wouldn’t be a close race. Erik McGregor/LightRocket via

Valdez is a 36-year old Latina from Texas and a Native American who moved to New York City in 2015. She said that the endorsement of the mayor has “meant a great deal” to her, pointing out his popularity in the district.

In an interview, she stated that “we’re all very supportive” of the mayor for his election last year. “I see it as a continuation of the movement that won this race last year.” We’re running candidates up and down on the ballot to build power. attended a controversial