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Clad has been grading CBS News segments since Jun 2026 — 140 reports so far, published several times a week. Its most-covered subjects on Clad: Iran, Congress, Trump. 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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11-year-old T-ALL survivor completes shortened treatment, raises $3,000 for Make-A-Wish

Oct 3, 2026

The CBS News segment profiles 11-year-old Mattie (Matty) Misello/Mazzello, a T-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia survivor. Diagnosed in 2023, he endured intense initial chemotherapy, transfusions, and steroids that caused hair loss, balance issues, and self-image struggles. His treatment protocol was shortened from three to two years based on latest research; he is now in remission, playing sports, and sharing encouragement for other patients. His family organized a lemonade stand that raised over $3,000 for Make-A-Wish. Sourcing relies on direct interviews with Mattie, his parents, and his physician Chana (Hana) Glasser, Division Chief of Pediatric Hematology-Oncology at NYU Langone Hospital-Long Island. The piece references general statistics on childhood leukemia prevalence and improving cure rates without named external studies or graphics beyond the family's experience.

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Clancy attorney now contests evidence she killed her children after mistrial

Sep 29, 2026

The CBS News segment discussed the latest court hearing in the Lindsay Clancy case following a mistrial in her triple-murder trial. Defense attorney Kevin Reddington argued to the judge that prosecutors cannot prove Clancy killed her children, citing no direct admission or evidence of strangulation, and urged a not-guilty finding. Legal analyst Jessica Levenson explained this as a strategic shift aimed at the judge rather than a jury, noting it avoids credibility issues with an insanity defense and puts the prosecution on notice about alleged investigative flaws. The DA has not decided on a retrial, weighing the 11-1 jury split favoring the defense, resources, and possible plea options. The broadcast relied on the anchor, Levenson, and implied court statements without named outside experts or graphics beyond basic context. It highlighted the change in defense approach from the first trial, where psychological experts supported lack of criminal responsibility due to postpartum psychosis.

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Prosecutors reopen Cornell Chi Phi gang-rape probe after 2024 civil suit

Sep 28, 2026

The CBS News segment reported that Tompkins County prosecutors are reopening a criminal investigation and presenting the case to a grand jury after a civil lawsuit filed this month by a woman identified as Jane Doe. The suit accuses seven members of Cornell's Chi Phi (KI) fraternity of drugging her with alcohol and ketamine and gang-raping her over several hours on October 19, 2024; it also names the university for failing to prevent the attack. The woman reported the incident to campus police about three weeks later. A university Title IX investigation led to two expulsions and lesser sanctions for others; the fraternity chapter was suspended and remains barred from campus. No criminal charges were filed initially because her original statement described voluntary participation. The segment featured reporter Anna Shearer, who cited excerpts from the accuser's initial six-page statement released by the DA that morning, a Snapchat group message shown in the lawsuit inviting others to the scene, comments from the woman's attorney on her ongoing trauma, and a new statement from DA Matthew Van Houten emphasizing dignity for the victim and the upcoming grand jury process. Ithaca police confirmed they were never notified at the time.

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Trump praises UK arrests of 5 men near RAF Fairford base used in Iran strikes

Sep 27, 2026

The short CBS News clip features President Trump commenting on the early-morning arrest of five men near RAF Fairford, a Gloucestershire air base used by US bombers for strikes on Iran. He described the arrests as "fantastic," credited close UK cooperation, claimed the suspects had been under long-term investigation, and said they intended "big damage to our fort." A reporter briefly asks whether they were migrants; Trump does not directly answer and instead references working with Scotland Yard or similar agencies. Sourcing relies on Trump's on-camera remarks with no named UK officials, graphics, or additional experts. The throughline is praise for swift joint action amid the ongoing Iran conflict, with the incident described as contained after resident reports of suspicious vans prompted evacuations and bomb-squad examination.

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Oceans Calling festival fully canceled as nor'easter floods Ocean City streets

Sep 26, 2026

The CBS/WBOC segment reports on the full cancellation of the Oceans Calling music festival in Ocean City, Maryland, due to a rare September nor'easter. It features interviews with disappointed international and domestic fans who traveled far for acts including Twenty One Pilots, local business owners facing lost revenue, and visuals of flooded streets and rough surf. The reporter notes the event was canceled for the second time in its history. Sourcing relies on direct on-the-ground footage, attendee interviews, and the festival's official statement referencing National Weather Service advisories and local officials. No anonymous sources are used; the throughline emphasizes safety, economic impact, and resilience as some visitors choose to explore the town anyway.

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Nashville fireworks mark first Dolly Parton 9 to 5 Day

Sep 26, 2026

The CBS News short reports on nationwide tributes for the inaugural Dolly Parton "9 to 5" Day on Sept. 25, chosen to honor her signature song and film. It highlights fireworks lighting up Nashville at 9:25 p.m., the Nashville airport decorated in pink with banners and a karaoke sing-along, a "flock of Dollies" parade in New Orleans, butterfly releases from her Hollywood Walk of Fame star in California, plus concerts and movie screenings across the country. Dolly Parton died on Aug. 25, 2026 at age 80 after a brief battle with cancer. Sourcing relies on direct observation of the events with no named on-camera guests or experts; visuals appear to show the fireworks, pink decorations, and public gatherings. The throughline emphasizes joyful, grassroots commemoration of Parton's music, philanthropy, and cultural impact one month after her passing.

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ICE shoots Venezuelan DoorDash driver in Austin, bullet remains lodged as he is detained

Sep 21, 2026

The CBS segment reported on the Sept. 20, 2026 shooting of 28-year-old Venezuelan Wilber Rafael Garces Perez in North Austin. It covered his attorney's press conference alleging he was sideswiped by an unmarked ICE vehicle while delivering for DoorDash, did not know they were agents, was shot in the back without justification, received minimal hospital care, and was transferred to the South Texas ICE Processing Center in Pearsall with the bullet still lodged, no pain medication, and forced to sleep on the floor. Perez spoke by phone denying a foot chase and complaining of pain. Correspondent Nicole Krupa detailed the sequence, bullet holes in his Toyota Corolla, multiple shots fired, the unusual HSI-led federal investigation with FBI assistance, and parallel local probes by Austin PD and Travis County.

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CBS probes widespread illegal online sales of unapproved Retatrutide

Sep 16, 2026

The CBS News segment details an investigative report on the illegal commercialization of Retatrutide, Eli Lilly's experimental triple-agonist obesity drug still in Phase 3 clinical trials and unapproved by the FDA anywhere. Reporter Daniel Gilbert describes its availability via peptide websites labeled "research use only," licensed compounding pharmacies, telehealth firms, med spas, clinics, and even Brooklyn bodegas. The broadcast highlights that many sellers display LegitScript certification, a seal intended to verify regulatory compliance, despite this violating the certifier's own rules. Gilbert notes unprecedented scale for an unapproved drug and discusses ongoing FDA warning letters, Eli Lilly lawsuits, and potential LegitScript enforcement. Sourcing draws from CBS's own undercover purchases, website audits identifying over 80 certified businesses promoting the drug, poison control data, and interviews with the reporter. No anonymous sources are featured; the segment references primary regulatory actions and Eli Lilly statements. Throughline emphasizes erosion of FDA safeguards and risks to consumers bypassing clinical-trial protections.

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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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