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Clad has been grading CBS News segments since Jun 2026 — 133 reports so far, published as notable segments air. Its most-covered subjects on Clad: Iran, Congress, Courts & Law. Every report checks the segment's load-bearing claims against primary sources, then scores the coverage for factual accuracy, political lean, and how the public received it — so you can see how CBS News's reporting holds up story by story, not just take its word for it.

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Minneapolis shooting leaves 1 dead, 6 injured including 2 officers at downtown apartment

Sep 2, 2026

The CBS News segment reported on a mass shooting that occurred around 4:30-5 p.m. on September 2, 2026, at a high-rise apartment building near Nicollet and Grant streets in downtown Minneapolis, close to the convention center and a pedestrian mall. It featured aerial footage of stretchers and ambulances, on-scene reporting from Jonah Kaplan describing a secondary search with heavy police presence including Bearcats, witness accounts of hearing rapid gunfire during an argument at a nearby diner, and live phone updates confirming multiple victims including two officers with non-life-threatening injuries. Sourcing relied on anonymous law enforcement and hospital sources for key updates like the shooter's death and victim counts, plus a hospital spokesperson confirming seven patients (one deceased, not the shooter). The segment referenced the Twins game continuing nearby and past local incidents, including 2026 immigration protests and a prior church shooting, to explain the robust response. No named suspect or motive was provided in the early coverage.

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Davis closing arguments conclude in Tupac Shakur 1996 murder trial

Aug 31, 2026

The CBS News segment reports that the jury has begun deliberating in the murder trial of Dwayne 'Keffe D' Davis, accused of orchestrating the 1996 drive-by shooting death of Tupac Shakur in Las Vegas. Prosecutors argue Davis arranged the attack in retaliation for the beating of his nephew earlier that night, while the defense maintains Davis fabricated his accounts for money and attention. The broadcast includes excerpts from closing arguments highlighting the lack of physical evidence and reliance on Davis' prior statements across police interviews, documentaries, and his 2019 memoir. Celebrity attorney Chris Melcher provides analysis on the challenges for both sides, noting Davis did not testify and Suge Knight was not called as a witness.

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House returns to vote on Senate stopgap funding bill extending through December

Aug 31, 2026

The segment covers the House returning from a five-week recess with a short-term funding bill to avert a government shutdown at the top of the agenda. Reporter Torian Smiles discusses the Senate-approved stopgap measure extending current spending levels through December, noting its unusual early timing ahead of the September 30 deadline and midterms. It also addresses a Republican-sponsored resolution condemning socialism, linked to Democratic Socialists of America candidates.

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Trump announces 25-year Venezuela oil deal to replenish SPR as August gas prices hit record

Aug 30, 2026

The CBS segment covers President Trump's announcement of a major oil agreement with Venezuela's interim government, including plans to use Venezuelan crude to replenish the depleted Strategic Petroleum Reserve. It notes the 25-year deal aims to boost production but assesses limited immediate impact on US gasoline prices amid record August averages. Additional topics include ongoing US-Canada trade tensions, tariffs, and an executive order renaming Lake Ontario to Lake America. The report relies on statements from President Trump, Venezuelan officials, AAA fuel price data, and analysis from the Yale Budget Lab. It includes on-the-ground or expert commentary questioning near-term benefits and quotes from affected parties on trade disputes. Throughlines connect energy policy to consumer costs and international frictions.

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Grand Canyon flash flood evacuates 62 from Phantom Ranch, 15 unaccounted for

Aug 30, 2026

CBS News reported on a sudden flash flood in Grand Canyon National Park that struck Bright Angel Canyon and the Phantom Ranch area on August 29. Dozens were evacuated by helicopter, footbridges over Bright Angel Creek were destroyed, and the National Park Service stated at least 15 people were missing or unaccounted for, many of them at historic Phantom Ranch. Meteorologist Andrew Kak explained the role of 3/4 inch of rain on already saturated ground and the funneling terrain of Bright Angel Creek, noting additional rain expected in the next 24-48 hours before drier conditions midweek.

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Welch Blasts Trump's Canada Tariffs, Introduces BAD DEAL Act for Refunds

Aug 28, 2026

CBS News interviewed Sen. Pete Welch (D-VT) on the impacts of President Trump's tariffs on Canada, which escalated into a trade war with 50% duties on select goods after failed negotiations. Welch described severe harm to Vermont's economy, including a roughly 50% drop in Canadian tourism due to rhetoric such as renaming Lake Ontario "Lake America" and calling Canada the 51st state. He highlighted higher fertilizer costs for farmers, uncertainty for manufacturers, and rising electricity and heating prices. Welch discussed his bill with Sen. Gillibrand, the BAD DEAL Act, which would declare the tariffs illegal, repeal the underlying authority in the 1930 Tariff Act, and provide refunds to businesses that paid them. He noted seeking Republican co-sponsors and argued trade deficits do not mean the US is "losing money."

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CBS segment explains postpartum psychosis as Clancy trial ends

Aug 26, 2026

The CBS News segment aired as the prosecution rested its case in the Lindsay Clancy murder trial. It summarized that Clancy and her defense argue she suffered postpartum psychosis in January 2023 when she killed her three young children and should not be held criminally responsible, while three prosecution experts who evaluated her testified they do not believe she had the disorder and that she was aware of her actions. Cleveland Clinic experts noted the condition is serious but rare, affecting around 1 in 1,000 mothers. Clinical psychologist and neuroscientist Heather Berlin joined the anchor to differentiate postpartum depression (a common mood disorder) from postpartum psychosis (a rare thought disorder involving a break from reality). Berlin explained there is no simple test for postpartum psychosis, stressed the need for correct diagnosis because SSRIs for depression can worsen psychosis or induce mania in those with bipolar disorder, and called for reduced stigma, better screening, family awareness, and improved treatment access. The discussion ended by noting that even with psychosis, legal questions of knowing right from wrong and controlling behavior remain central to the case. Sources were primarily the trial proceedings, Cleveland Clinic data, and Berlin's clinical expertise.

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CBS News airs tributes to Dolly Parton hours after her death at 80

Aug 25, 2026

The CBS News segment opens with Dolly Parton's 2009 60 Minutes clip in which she explains how her appearance led others to underestimate her business acumen. Anchor introduces Allison Moorer, writer-editor at the Country Music Hall of Fame and co-curator of the 'Dolly Parton: Journey of a Seeker' exhibit, who shares the museum's sadness at Parton's death, a personal rehearsal-space encounter, and reflections on Parton's humility, songwriting drive, and fights against industry obstacles. Moorer notes the exhibit focuses on points of conflict rather than portraying her path as effortless. The conversation ends with warm well-wishes to Nashville colleagues. Sourcing relies on the guest's firsthand experience and institutional knowledge, archival 60 Minutes footage, and implicit reference to the museum's ongoing exhibit (opened 2025, running through September 2026). No anonymous sources or graphics are used; the tone is affectionate and personal.

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CDC reports U.S. kindergarten vaccine exemptions rose to 4.2% in 2025-26 school year

Aug 19, 2026

The segment covers new CDC data released for the 2025-2026 school year showing a 0.1% drop in kindergarten vaccination coverage and a rise in exemptions to 4.2% from 3.6%. It discusses implications for measles outbreaks, herd immunity, and the recent Trump executive order encouraging religious exemptions. The report features CBS medical correspondent Dr. Selene Gounder explaining state vs. federal roles, medical vs. religious exemptions, outcomes in states that removed religious exemptions (California, Connecticut, Maine, New York), and risks to unvaccinated or immunocompromised children. Sourcing centers on CDC statistics and the expert's analysis.

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El-Sayed releases anti-establishment Senate ad; Ossoff ramps up Trump attacks

Aug 18, 2026

The CBS News segment opens with discussion of Abdul El-Sayed's new campaign ad emphasizing his anti-establishment primary victory in Michigan and Jesse Watters' positive comments. Panelists analyze his need for crossover and Black voter support against Republican Mike Rogers. It then shifts to Sen. Jon Ossoff's reelection campaign in Georgia, highlighting his recent town hall remarks labeling Trump a 'draft-dodging crook' and broader corruption messaging.

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Disney ABC sues FCC over early license renewals for eight stations

Aug 18, 2026

CBS News reported that Walt Disney Company and ABC sued the FCC over its decision to require early renewal applications for eight owned-and-operated stations, originally scheduled for 2028. The segment detailed the lawsuit's allegations of retaliation linked to a Jimmy Kimmel joke and prior White House pressure, plus a separate proceeding involving The View's equal-time status. Correspondent David Shepardson from Reuters explained the timeline, the temporary restraining order request, and potential impacts on programming decisions. The broadcast also covered a separate Paramount motion seeking a $1.9 billion bond from states challenging its merger with Warner Bros. Discovery. Shepardson noted the FCC chair's position that the review concerns DEI practices and the public-interest standard for broadcasters.

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Indiana flooding kills at least seven as White River sets records

Aug 18, 2026

The segment covers ongoing flooding from heavy rain in the Ohio Valley and West Virginia, severe storms in North Carolina, and catastrophic flooding in central Indiana over the prior weekend. It includes resident interviews from the Indianapolis area and transitions to meteorologist Rob Marciano for the national forecast, river stages, additional storm risks, southern heat, and Pacific activity including Tropical Storm Lala near Hawaii.

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