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Appeals court favors Trump-backed Missouri congressional map, but Supreme Court will have final say

A federal appeals panel ruled that Missouri can use a Trump-backed congressional map in November, but the Supreme Court has already blocked the map and the ruling is stayed for a week. Opponents plan an emergency appeal, while election officials say changing districts now is impractical because absentee ballots are already out. The legal fight continues over redistricting ahead of the midterms.

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Man shot by ICE being detained with bullet still in his back, lawyer says

A Venezuelan man was shot by an ICE officer in Austin and transferred from a hospital to a detention center with a bullet still lodged near his spine, according to his lawyer. The article highlights his pain and lack of medical care, Democratic criticism of ICE, and calls for transparency, while DHS says he had a removal order and the officer is on administrative leave.

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Lindsay Clancy's attorney asks judge to investigate the lone juror who wanted to convict her

Lindsay Clancy’s attorney has asked a judge to investigate the lone juror who voted to convict her, citing alleged cellphone use during deliberations and questionnaire issues. Juror Michael Desronvil says he had no doubts about Clancy’s guilt, while 11 other jurors favored acquittal by reason of postpartum psychosis. The judge declared a mistrial, and defense lawyers are also seeking dismissal rather than a new trial.

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9/21: CBS Evening News

This is an episode-index page with headlines about Northeast airspace closures after an FAA equipment outage and a lawsuit from CNN, MS NOW, and Politico against President Trump over a White House ban. Most of the text is navigation and promotional material rather than article content.

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Lindsay Clancy's attorney requests investigation into holdout juror

Lindsay Clancy’s attorney asked a judge to investigate the lone holdout juror who favored conviction and to dismiss the murder case rather than retry it after a mistrial. The report details defense motions, the jury split over postpartum psychosis, and the holdout juror’s denial of wrongdoing.

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Mark Ruffalo tears into Gavin Newsom in furious reaction to latest twist in Paramount saga

Mark Ruffalo and former FTC commissioner Alvaro Bedoya criticized California Gov. Gavin Newsom after Paramount settled with California and other states, clearing a path for its $81 billion merger with Warner Bros. Discovery. The settlement includes production commitments and independent editorial boards for CBS News and CNN, though state officials and SAG-AFTRA stressed it is not an endorsement.

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Voting groups sound alarm on funding shortfalls that they say could affect midterm turnout

Several left-leaning voter engagement and racial justice groups face steep funding shortfalls and staffing cuts ahead of midterm voting, alarming Democratic strategists who fear reduced turnout and voter protection efforts. The article attributes the pullback to disenchanted donors and fear of retribution from the Trump administration, while noting the DNC says it is making historic organizing investments.

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Appeals court reinstates GOP House map in Missouri for November election

A federal appeals court reinstated Missouri's Republican-drawn 7-1 congressional map for the November elections, reversing the use of an older 6-2 map. The ruling is a temporary win for Republicans seeking more favorable House pickup opportunities, but it is expected to be appealed to the Supreme Court and has a one-week pause before taking effect.

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