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Clad has been grading CBS News segments since Jun 2026 — 125 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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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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Trump scales back South Korea drills as USS Abraham Lincoln nears 9-month deployment amid Iran standoff

Aug 17, 2026

CBS News segment features national security analyst Aaron MacLean discussing sailor reports of difficult conditions aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln after 200+ days at sea without port calls during extended combat support. It covers the expired 60-day Iran MOU with ongoing Hormuz clashes and disputed oil transit claims. The discussion addresses Trump's recent scaling back of joint military exercises with South Korea, citing his relationship with Kim Jong Un and Seoul's reluctance on Hormuz support, alongside tensions with the current South Korean government. It also examines Jared Kushner's Middle East trip for Gaza talks, including meetings with Hamas and Netanyahu, and low prospects for disarmament agreement.

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Prosecutors name Suge Knight on 200-witness list for Keefe D Davis Tupac trial

Aug 17, 2026

CBS News segment covers the start of the murder trial for Duane 'Keefe D' Davis, charged with orchestrating Tupac Shakur's 1996 Las Vegas drive-by killing. Davis has pleaded not guilty; prosecutors plan to rely on his own prior statements and a 2019 book.

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Europe battles fifth 2026 heatwave with wildfires in Croatia, Belgium and record Danube lows

Aug 16, 2026

CBS News segment covers Europe's fifth heatwave since May 2026, widespread drought affecting half the continent, and multiple wildfires. Reporter Ramy Inocencio details blazes in Croatia (evacuations, one death), Belgium (largest on record), Spain (military protecting historical sites), and low Danube levels in Budapest. UK issues fire warnings; temperatures are forecast to drop but drought persists.

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Optum pediatric ophthalmologist urges annual eye exams for schoolchildren

Aug 16, 2026

CBS News segment profiles second-grader Madison Kimch, whose astigmatism was caught in a routine exam, and features Dr. Kenneth Sorcin of Optum Long Island Pediatric Ophthalmology. He recommends annual comprehensive eye exams, notes vision accounts for about 80% of learning, warns of misdiagnosis risks with attention issues, and highlights rising myopia from early screen use and reduced outdoor time. Advice includes the 20-20-25 screen break rule and encouraging children to report vision trouble. Report ends on preparation for the school year.

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California and other states require disclosure for AI-altered real estate listing photos

Aug 16, 2026

The segment covers growing use of AI in home listings to add furniture, change windows, alter lighting, and redesign spaces on platforms like Zillow. It highlights risks of deception and quotes real estate attorney Adam Leitman Bailey on regulatory gaps and broker Andrew Azoulay distinguishing virtual staging from misleading changes. Some states are issuing warnings and considering license actions. Officials advise buyers to inspect properties in person rather than relying on photos. The report tests AI tools showing added staircases and walls.

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Rick Caruso reopens Palisades Village mall after $100 million restoration post-2025 fire

Aug 15, 2026

CBS News reports on the reopening of Palisades Village luxury mall in Pacific Palisades, California, nearly 19 months after the January 2025 Palisades Fire. The segment highlights a ribbon-cutting, $100 million-plus restoration funded by developer Rick Caruso, interviews with him and a chef, and contrasts the mall's revival with slow home rebuilding. It also notes broader U.S. wildfire activity including fires in North Texas and Utah.

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Indiana requests federal aid after floods kill 5 amid Midwest storms

Aug 15, 2026

CBS Evening News segment covers severe flooding across the Midwest, focusing on Indiana where at least five deaths occurred and the state requested federal aid after heavy rainfall. Reporter Lana Zak reports from Iowa City on saturated ground and ongoing storm risks, with examples from Indianapolis rescues, Anderson homes destroyed by the White River, and impacts in Illinois, Utah, and Iowa.

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Mangione pleads guilty to federal stalking in Thompson killing; USS Lincoln nears record deployment

Aug 14, 2026

The CBS News 'The Takeout' segment opened with Luigi Mangione's federal guilty plea to stalking charges in the December 2024 murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, featuring prosecutor and defense statements plus legal analysis on sentencing and New York double jeopardy. It then covered the USS Abraham Lincoln's record deployment in the Iran conflict, with reports of crew fatigue, supply shortages, and the incoming USS George Washington replacement, including interviews with CBS correspondents and discussion of military strain, Ukraine exercises, and sanctions. Later segments addressed the Trump-appointed Kennedy Center board's vote to rename with Trump's name and close for two years, a ProPublica report on a failed $533 million artillery plant, Italian art recovery, and a panel reacting to JD Vance's comments on young voters and socialism.

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