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YOUTUBE (NewsNation) - Trial continues for murder of former 'American Idol' contestant's wife | Jesse Weber Live Full Show

Just days after the deaths of two Ole Miss students, questions about campus safety are coming into focus. Are your children safe at college? A panel of experts discusses what parents and students need to know. Plus, Ozempic users are suing the drug's manufacturer over allegations of vision loss, with one man claiming the medication left him blind. Are the risks real, and what should patients know about the growing number of lawsuits? And did a professional hitman kill the wife of former "American Idol" contestant Caleb Flynn? An FBI agent took the stand today to answer questions about the defense theory that a hired killer, not Flynn, pulled the trigger. All that and more on "Jesse Weber Live." This episode originally aired Sept. 25, 2026.

What safety concerns have been raised following the deaths of two Ole Miss students?
Following the deaths of two Ole Miss students, questions regarding campus safety and whether students are safe at college have come into focus.
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What specific medical allegations are at the center of the lawsuits involving Ozempic users?
Ozempic users are suing the drug's manufacturer over allegations that the medication causes vision loss, with one man claiming the medication left him blind.
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What was the primary focus of the legal testimony regarding the death of Caleb Flynn's wife during the trial that aired on September 25, 2026?
The trial involved questioning whether a professional hitman killed the wife of former "American Idol" contestant Caleb Flynn, with an FBI agent taking the stand to address the defense theory that a hired killer, rather than Flynn, pulled the trigger.
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AMERICANALMANAC (Alex Tanzer) - Homeland Security rejects reports of softer ICE rules, insists no illegal immigrant is off limits

The Department of Homeland Security flatly denied weekend reports that ICE had been told to spare non-criminal illegal immigrants, declaring no one is off the table and deportations will continue. Newsweek reported that DHS pushed back hard after The Daily Wire, citing agency sources, said Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers had been instructed to arrest […] The post Homeland Security rejects reports of softer ICE rules, insists no illegal immigrant is off limits appeared first on American Almanac .

The Department of Homeland Security flatly denied weekend reports that ICE had been told to spare non-criminal illegal immigrants, declaring no one is off the table and deportations will continue. Newsweek reported that DHS pushed back hard after The Daily Wire, citing agency sources, said Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers had been instructed to arrest only illegal immigrants with criminal convictions or charges and to end so-called collateral arrests. On Saturday, the official DHS account on X shared the Daily Wire piece and rejected it in plain terms. The agency said it would keep arresting any illegal aliens who come into its path and would deport anyone in the country illegally. That denial lands at the center of President…Open

What does the Economist/YouGov tracker indicate about public approval of President Trump's handling of immigration?
The tracker showed that Trump's handling of immigration fell from a plus-11 net rating in February 2025 to a minus-13 by the end of August, with 40 percent of American adults approving and 53 percent disapproving.
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What recent incidents involving ICE agents have been cited as contributing to the political fight over interior enforcement?
In January, ICE officers shot and killed two anti-ICE activists, Renée Good and Alex Pretti, in Minneapolis. Additionally, earlier this month, an ICE agent shot and wounded 28-year-old DoorDash driver Wilber Rafael Garcés Pérez while not wearing a bodycam.
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According to DHS, what specific categories of criminal illegal aliens are being targeted in the nationwide public safety surge in sanctuary cities?
DHS stated that officers are going after criminal illegal aliens, including murderers, rapists, child predators, and gang members, many of whom were released from jails by sanctuary politicians.
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How did Fox News congressional correspondent Bill Melugin describe the internal communications sent to ICE offices?
Melugin reported that he spoke with nine ICE and DHS insiders who described "verbal guidance" sent to ICE offices telling agents to avoid non-criminal migrants, which the sources called "erroneous" and the result of a "miscommunication" regarding prioritizing "the worst first."
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AMERICANALMANAC (Alex Tanzer) - Civilian held after violent clash with security at Florida’s MacDill Air Force Base

A civilian who breached the perimeter at MacDill Air Force Base and violently engaged security was detained Saturday, leaving an officer and the assailant with non-life-threatening injuries. The unidentified civilian got past the perimeter of the Tampa, Florida, base around 1 p.m. and entered a violent argument with security personnel near the Dale Mabry Gate. […] The post Civilian held after violent clash with security at Florida’s MacDill Air Force Base appeared first on American Almanac .

A civilian who breached the perimeter at MacDill Air Force Base and violently engaged security was detained Saturday, leaving an officer and the assailant with non-life-threatening injuries. The unidentified civilian got past the perimeter of the Tampa, Florida, base around 1 p.m. and entered a violent argument with security personnel near the Dale Mabry Gate. Fox News reported the detention after the person “violently engaged” security, citing the 6th Air Refueling Wing Public Affairs Office and local stations FOX 13 and WTSP-TV. One officer and the civilian both took non-life-threatening injuries. The civilian was taken into custody. The investigation is ongoing. MacDill is not a backwater post. It houses the headquarters of U.S.…Open

What is the significance of MacDill Air Force Base regarding military command?
MacDill Air Force Base houses the headquarters of the U.S. Central Command.
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What injuries were reported following the violent clash at MacDill Air Force Base?
Both the unidentified civilian and one security officer sustained non-life-threatening injuries during the engagement.
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At what time was the Dale Mabry Gate at MacDill Air Force Base closed to traffic?
The base closed the Dale Mabry Gate to all inbound and outbound traffic around 2:30 p.m. following the incident.
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What happened at MacDill Air Force Base in Tampa, Florida, on Saturday?
An unidentified civilian breached the perimeter of the base around 1 p.m. and entered into a violent argument with security personnel near the Dale Mabry Gate, resulting in the civilian being detained and both the assailant and one officer sustaining non-life-threatening injuries.
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AMERICANALMANAC (Charles McAdams) - Scottish grandma, 78, earns Guinness mark as oldest female Fortnite streamer

A 78-year-old grandma from Scotland just claimed a Guinness World Record as the oldest female Fortnite streamer on Twitch, and she never treated age as an excuse to quit. Cath Bowie, known online as grumpygran48, locked in the title after nearly a decade of livestreaming the popular battle-royale game, UPI reported. She turned 78 on […] The post Scottish grandma, 78, earns Guinness mark as oldest female Fortnite streamer appeared first on American Almanac .

A 78-year-old grandma from Scotland just claimed a Guinness World Record as the oldest female Fortnite streamer on Twitch, and she never treated age as an excuse to quit. Cath Bowie, known online as grumpygran48, locked in the title after nearly a decade of livestreaming the popular battle-royale game, UPI reported . She turned 78 on Sept. 1 and now appears in the Guinness World Records Gamer’s Edition 2027 book. The recognition lands as a clean win for grit over excuses. Bowie started watching her grandson play Fortnite in 2017, got hooked, and kept showing up on Twitch for nine years. Grandson’s game sparked a nine-year run Bowie has said she was “instantly intrigued” the moment she saw her grandson on Fortnite. She did not treat…Open

On what date did Cath Bowie turn 78 years old?
Cath Bowie turned 78 on September 1.
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How long has Cath Bowie been streaming Fortnite on Twitch?
Cath Bowie has been livestreaming Fortnite on Twitch for nine years, having started after being intrigued by her grandson playing the game in 2017.
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What specific Guinness World Record did Cath Bowie achieve?
Cath Bowie achieved the Guinness World Record for being the oldest female Fortnite streamer on the Twitch platform. This achievement is included in the Guinness World Records Gamer’s Edition 2027 book.
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Who is the 78-year-old Scottish woman who earned a Guinness World Record as the oldest female Fortnite streamer on Twitch?
Cath Bowie, who uses the online handle grumpygran48, has achieved this record. She has been livestreaming the battle-royale game Fortnite for nearly nine years after first becoming interested in the game in 2017 while watching her grandson play.
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AMERICANALMANAC (Jack Newsome) - St. Pete Beach firefighter claims Guinness mark as shortest woman on the job

A St. Pete Beach firefighter at 4 feet, 10 inches has earned a Guinness World Record as the shortest woman firefighter after a firehouse joke became official. Kelso, a five-year veteran with the local fire service in St. Pete Beach, Fla., now holds the Guinness World Record for shortest woman in the profession after colleagues […] The post St. Pete Beach firefighter claims Guinness mark as shortest woman on the job appeared first on American Almanac .

A St. Pete Beach firefighter at 4 feet, 10 inches has earned a Guinness World Record as the shortest woman firefighter after a firehouse joke became official. Kelso, a five-year veteran with the local fire service in St. Pete Beach, Fla., now holds the Guinness World Record for shortest woman in the profession after colleagues pushed a station joke into a formal measuring process, UPI reported . She did not chase the title when she left corporate work and joined the ranks. The idea started as banter inside the firehouse, then one of the guys looked up the category and realized she could actually go for it. They followed the steps. There was a big measuring process. And the 4-foot-10 firefighter left with a world record. Firehouse joke…Open

How many years has Kelso been working in the fire service?
Kelso has been a firefighter for five years, having previously spent her 20s working in the corporate world.
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In what ways does Kelso's height assist her during firefighting duties in St. Pete Beach, Fla.?
Her size can be an advantage when performing tasks such as crawling through windows or moving within cramped attic spaces. Her colleagues refer to her as "spider monkey" because she climbs whatever is necessary to complete the work.
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What is the height of the shortest male firefighter according to the Guinness World Records?
The male mark is held by Vince Brasco, who is 4 feet, 2 inches tall.
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How did Kelso become a Guinness World Record holder for being the shortest woman firefighter?
The record began as a firehouse joke and banter among her colleagues. After one of her coworkers looked up the category and realized she qualified, the crew followed the formal steps and a big measuring process to make the joke an official Guinness file.
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AMERICANALMANAC (Ken Jacobs) - Overlooked parchment in Dutch archive yields rare verses from Homer’s Odyssey

A damaged parchment once dismissed as unremarkable has been identified as a rare fragment of Homer’s Odyssey, one of roughly 30 known worldwide. Mark de Kreij, an assistant professor of Ancient Greek and papyrology at Radboud University, spotted the piece while reviewing Greek manuscripts held in Utrecht University’s special collections in the Netherlands. What scholars […] The post Overlooked parchment in Dutch archive yields rare verses from Homer’s Odyssey appeared first on American Almanac .

A damaged parchment once dismissed as unremarkable has been identified as a rare fragment of Homer’s Odyssey, one of roughly 30 known worldwide. Mark de Kreij, an assistant professor of Ancient Greek and papyrology at Radboud University, spotted the piece while reviewing Greek manuscripts held in Utrecht University’s special collections in the Netherlands. What scholars had treated as a forgettable seventh-century scrap turned out to carry verses from Book 12 of the epic, the episode tied to Helios and the cattle. Fox News Digital reported the find after Utrecht University announced it this month. The fragment is small, damaged, and discolored, with very small, neat letters. Researchers date it to the third or fourth century A.D. and…Open

What are the differing scholarly opinions regarding the scale and purpose of the discovered parchment?
Mark de Kreij suggested the layout of the nearly contiguous passages on both sides pointed toward a compact "pocket edition" of the epic, while Anna Dolganov, a Roman historian and papyrologist at the Austrian Archaeological Institute, suggested it is more likely an anthology or a school text used for education rather than a full copy of the entire Odyssey.
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Why was the parchment fragment overlooked for many years in the Utrecht University special collections?
The fragment had been stored with Coptic Christian manuscripts for years before being moved into a box of Greek texts, a filing path that contributed to earlier researchers missing it.
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What is the estimated age and origin of the parchment fragment discovered in the Dutch archive?
Researchers date the fragment to the third or fourth century A.D. and believe it was owned by a reader in Egypt’s Fayum Oasis, southwest of modern Cairo, around 300 A.D.
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How many fragments of Homer's Odyssey similar to this discovery are known to exist worldwide?
There are approximately 30 known fragments like this one worldwide.
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AMERICANALMANAC (Charles McAdams) - Cold cases still fuel America’s true-crime boom

Cold cases remain the hottest draw in true crime, from the Lizzie Borden house to CrimeCon, while victim families build private foundations to chase answers the system never delivered. Crime rates in America may be falling, yet the public’s hunger for murder stories has not. Streaming series, podcasts, network specials, and Court TV keep feeding […] The post Cold cases still fuel America’s true-crime boom appeared first on American Almanac .

Cold cases remain the hottest draw in true crime, from the Lizzie Borden house to CrimeCon, while victim families build private foundations to chase answers the system never delivered. Crime rates in America may be falling, yet the public’s hunger for murder stories has not. Streaming series, podcasts, network specials, and Court TV keep feeding a market that treats unsolved killings as the ultimate unfinished plot. CBS News tracked that appetite this fall across Netflix’s “Monster: The Lizzie Borden Story,” Crime Junkie, “48 Hours,” and live fan gatherings, and found a culture that still runs hottest when no one has been convicted. Lizzie Borden’s house still sells the unsolved In Massachusetts, the 1892 hatchet killings of…Open

How are the families of the University of Idaho students, such as the Goncalves family, responding to the 2022 killings?
The Goncalves family started a foundation called Murder Has a Name, which is intended to privately fund investigations of unsolved murders to provide answers that the public process may have failed to deliver.
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What did Erin Moriarty, a correspondent for "48 Hours," observe regarding the nature of CrimeCon in Las Vegas?
Moriarty noted that CrimeCon consists of real people and real victims, including those affected by wrongful convictions, and warned that online sleuths can sometimes surface clues but can also destroy innocent people by making amateur accusations.
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Who are the founders of the podcast "My Favorite Murder" and how has their media presence grown?
Karen Kilgarriff and Georgia Hardstark started the podcast in a one-bedroom Hollywood apartment. It has since grown into a media empire with over two billion downloads, sold-out live dates, and its own network called Exactly Right Media.
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Which specific media productions were cited by CBS News as examples of the public's appetite for true crime this fall?
CBS News tracked interest through Netflix's "Monster: The Lizzie Borden Story," the podcast Crime Junkie, the program "48 Hours," and various live fan gatherings.
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AMERICANALMANAC (Charles McAdams) - New Japanese armored dinosaur may trace its roots to a North American land bridge

Researchers have named a rare armored dinosaur from Japan and report its ancestors may have crossed from North America on a land bridge more than 100 million years ago. A fossil first uncovered on Japan’s northern island of Hokkaido in 1995 has been identified as a new species of nodosaurid, an armored plant-eater. The team […] The post New Japanese armored dinosaur may trace its roots to a North American land bridge appeared first on American Almanac .

Researchers have named a rare armored dinosaur from Japan and report its ancestors may have crossed from North America on a land bridge more than 100 million years ago. A fossil first uncovered on Japan’s northern island of Hokkaido in 1995 has been identified as a new species of nodosaurid, an armored plant-eater. The team used CT scans and fresh anatomical study to give the animal a formal name: Nipponopelta yezoensis. Live Science reported that the find is only the third species of its kind known from Asia so far, and that the bones sit somewhere between 93 million and 100 million years old. The study appears in the February 2027 issue of the journal Cretaceous Research. The surviving pieces are modest but telling: the back of the…Open

How did the Nipponopelta yezoensis specimen end up in marine sediments rather than an inland dinosaur bed?
Researchers suggest the animal may have died near a river or estuary and was subsequently carried out to sea before settling on the ocean floor.
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What specific fossil remains were used by researchers to identify this new species?
The surviving pieces used for identification include the back of the skull, part of the lower jaw, several teeth, and bony armor plates.
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What is the working hypothesis regarding the origin and migration of Nipponopelta yezoensis?
Researchers suggest that the ancestors of N. yezoensis may have migrated from North America into Asia across the Bering Land Bridge, which once connected present-day Alaska and Russia, between 100 million and 110 million years ago.
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What are the estimated age and biological characteristics of the Nipponopelta yezoensis?
The bones are estimated to be between 93 million and 100 million years old. It is a nodosaurid, characterized as an armored plant-eater.
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AMERICANALMANAC (Alan Benson) - Raye left her label, took the risk, and scored a billion-stream hit

British singer Raye walked away from a major label after years of lost control, and the gamble behind her smash “Where Is My Husband!” is now paying off in streams and sales. The 28-year-old London-raised artist has watched her tongue-twisting single sell 1.2 million copies in the U.K. and clear more than a billion streams […] The post Raye left her label, took the risk, and scored a billion-stream hit appeared first on American Almanac .

British singer Raye walked away from a major label after years of lost control, and the gamble behind her smash “Where Is My Husband!” is now paying off in streams and sales. The 28-year-old London-raised artist has watched her tongue-twisting single sell 1.2 million copies in the U.K. and clear more than a billion streams on Spotify, turning a song about being single into an unlikely wedding staple. In a CBS News interview with Seth Doane, Raye, born Rachel Keen, described the irony with a laugh and laid out the harder story underneath the numbers: seven years under a label that shelved her own music, a public fight to get free, and a deliberate choice to spend big on live shows even when the smart money said cut costs. A wedding…Open

Which family members of Raye appear on her new album?
Her sisters, Abby (stage name Absolutely) and Lauren (Amma), appear on the new album.
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What is the title of Raye's second album, which includes the hit “Where Is My Husband!”?
Her second album is titled “This Music May Contain Hope.”
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What was Raye's experience while signed to the Polydor label for seven years?
During her seven years at Polydor, Raye's own music sat unused while she was required to write and sing for other artists, leaving her with no real say over her sound or what she was told to perform.
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What are the streaming achievements and sales figures for Raye's song “Where Is My Husband!”?
The song has cleared more than a billion streams on Spotify and has sold 1.2 million copies in the U.K.
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AMERICANALMANAC (Charles McAdams) - Stallone refused a fortune rather than let anyone else play Rocky

Sylvester Stallone turned down hundreds of thousands for the Rocky script rather than surrender the lead, a hard bet that built an American legend. Long before the Oscars and the franchises, Stallone was a broke New York actor sleeping on pizza boxes and cleaning lion cages at the Central Park Zoo. In a CBS News […] The post Stallone refused a fortune rather than let anyone else play Rocky appeared first on American Almanac .

Sylvester Stallone turned down hundreds of thousands for the Rocky script rather than surrender the lead, a hard bet that built an American legend. Long before the Oscars and the franchises, Stallone was a broke New York actor sleeping on pizza boxes and cleaning lion cages at the Central Park Zoo. In a CBS News interview with correspondent Tracy Smith, he walked back through the years that produced “Rocky,” his forthcoming memoir “The Steps,” and a career built on refusing to quit. Born in Hell’s Kitchen roughly 80 years ago, Stallone described a childhood with little warmth. His parents sent him to a boarding house while he was still very young. Affection was scarce. “No. I don’t think they knew how. There was zero…Open

What are the upcoming releases mentioned for Sylvester Stallone's memoir and film?
His memoir, titled "The Steps," is scheduled to be released on September 29 from William Morrow, and a film about the making of his breakthrough called "I Play Rocky" is set to open in theaters on November 19.
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What awards did the movie "Rocky" win and what was Stallone's personal recognition for the film?
"Rocky" won three Oscars, including Best Picture, and earned Sylvester Stallone an Oscar nomination for Best Original Screenplay.
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How long did it take Sylvester Stallone to write the "Rocky" script?
Stallone finished writing the "Rocky" script in about three and a half days, completing it in March 1975.
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What happened to Stallone's dog, Butkus, during his period of financial struggle before writing "Rocky"?
Because he could not afford to feed him, Stallone had to sell his dog, Butkus, but he later bought the dog back and included him in the "Rocky" movie.
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