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Hegseth to announce 20% cut to generals and admirals -- The defense secretary is expected to call for a 20% cut in the number of generals and admirals across the U.S. military on Wednesday, a Pentagon official told CBS News. -- Updated 16m ago

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Iran says it is considering U.S. counterproposal to 7-day ceasefire plan -- Iranian state media says the regime has received a full U.S. response to its proposal for a ceasefire and the phased reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. -- Updated 22m ago

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Flight to Israel diverts to Saudi Arabia after violent cockpit altercation -- An apparent fight between pilots on a FlyDubai flight from Dubai to Israel forced an emergency landing in Saudi Arabia amid concern of a possible hijacking attempt. -- Updated 49m ago

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U.S. military declares end of anti-ISIS Operation Inherent Resolve in Iraq -- The Pentagon says U.S. forces and equipment in Iraq have been withdrawn, declaring ISIS defeated "as an organized military threat in Iraq and across the region." -- Updated 35m ago

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Treasury to auto-enroll up to 60 million children in Trump Accounts -- Parents will no longer have to sign up for a Trump Account to get one for their child, with auto-enrollment beginning Oct. 1. -- Updated 27m ago

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Polo will impact U.S. after slamming Mexico. See its path. -- Former Hurricane Polo is expected to bring heavy rain and flooding to parts of the southwestern United States. -- Updated 5m ago

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Author John Grisham on "The French Illusion" -- Author John Grisham has published over 50 bestselling books. Now, Grisham is breaking into the spy genre with "The French Illusion," which tells the story of a newlywed couple kidnapped in Paris. Grisham joins "CBS Mornings" with more.

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Finding meaning in caring for an aging parent -- "The Free Press" columnist Arthur Brooks argues that caring for an aging parent doesn't have to be a burden. "The Free Press" is owned by CBS News' parent company Paramount Skydance.

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Tips to save as holiday travel costs soar -- With fall and winter holidays just around the corner, many Americans are looking at rising flight prices with hesitation. Kris Van Cleave has more.

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Investigation -- Sports betting apps entice fans as gambling exacts a growing financial toll

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Only on CBS -- Patrick Clancy opens up about grief, his children and moving forward

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Trump and major AI executives sign "morally binding" voluntary controls -- President Trump and the leaders of the country's largest AI companies signed a set of voluntary safety standards, as calls mount for tighter guardrails on powerful AI technology.

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Transcript shows campus police interview with Jane Doe in Cornell rape case -- We're getting new insight into how Cornell University Police handled the case of an alleged fraternity gang rape back in 2024.

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Sen. Josh Hawley introduces bill aimed at stopping abuse of Flock cameras -- Sen. Josh Hawley is unveiling legislation to establish guardrails for Flock cameras and other artificial intelligence-powered surveillance technology, CBS News has learned.

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Women face a "diagnostic odyssey" at the doctor. This plan aims to help. -- Women live longer than men, but they also spend more time being sick. The Society for Women's Health Research is trying to change that.

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Data centers are changing America's landscape, report says -- Hundreds of data centers are sprouting up across the U.S. over farmland, shrubland and forest, with thousands more on the way, according to the Washington Post.

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What to know as Tennessee plans to execute first woman in 200 years -- Christa Pike is scheduled to die by lethal injection Wednesday in Tennessee. If it proceeds as planned, she would be the first woman executed in Tennessee since at least 1820.

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Attorney says there's "no evidence" Lindsay Clancy admitted killing her kids -- In a surprising turn in Lindsay Clancy's first hearing since her mistrial in early September, her lawyer, Kevin Reddington, argued that there was no evidence she killed her kids.

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Exclusive -- New text messages from days after alleged gang rape at Cornell University -- CBS News New York has exclusively obtained screenshots from a source presented as text messages between Jane Doe and one of the defendants in a lawsuit alleging rape at a fraternity house at Cornell University in 2024.

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Oregon eyes nation's first universal healthcare system. Will it work? -- While Democratic congressional candidates are floating the restoration of federal Affordable Care Act subsidies and Medicaid funding, Oregon officials are crafting a more ambitious plan to implement universal coverage in their state.

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Hegseth directs military academies to stop giving tenure to civilian professors -- Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth ordered institutions like the Military Academy at West Point and the Naval Academy in Annapolis to stop granting tenure to civilian faculty, in his latest change to military higher education.

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Backpack voted Fat Bear Week 2026 winner, beating former champ's offspring -- Voters were split over who is the chunkiest bear at Katmai National Park and Preserve in Alaska.

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First on CBS -- Feds charge Venezuelan man shot by ICE agent with assaulting an officer -- Federal prosecutors in Texas have charged a Venezuelan delivery driver who was shot by an ICE agent earlier this month with assaulting a federal officer.

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Supreme Court revives Trump's third-country deportation policy for now -- The Supreme Court said in an unsigned order it will hear arguments in the challenge to the Trump administration's third-country-removal policy in December.

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CNN, Politico, MS NOW ask court to keep blocking Trump's press ban against them -- CNN, MS NOW and Politico journalists, who were banned by Trump from White House grounds​ this month, asked a federal court to block the press ban until the case is resolved.

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Bureau of Prisons ordered to restore its union's contract -- A federal judge on Tuesday ordered the Bureau of Prisons to reinstate a collective bargaining agreement with the agency's union after the bureau's director abruptly terminated it last year.

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Artist whose song is featured in Trump ad sends cease-and-desist order -- Attorneys for JMSN say the use of the song is a violation of federal copyright law and demand the ad be withdrawn.

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Trump and Rubio question U.K. handling of possible plot against air base -- Rubio claims a possible terror plot against a U.K. air base used by U.S. forces "clearly involved" a foreign actor, but there are few facts to support that.

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What today's gold prices could mean for your retirement savings

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Rolling over a 401(k) to gold? What to check before you move your money

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Thinking about a gold IRA? Here's what you need to know first.

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What could happen to your family's finances without life insurance?

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Do you have enough life insurance? A quick coverage check-up

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Many Americans are relying on multiple forms of credit to cover expenses. When is it a warning sign?

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How to deal with debt when you've already cut back everywhere

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How to get (and stay) motivated when your debt feels overwhelming

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Sam Altman unveils "dots," OpenAI's new AI personal agent -- OpenAI says its new agent can schedule meetings, make travel arrangements, debug computer systems and handle other workplace tasks.

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U.S. ban on almost $1 billion in Canadian imports takes effect -- The United States has banned nearly $1 billion worth of Canadian imports, including alcoholic beverages, dairy products and motorcycles.

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OpenAI halts model release over safety concerns: "Didn't quite meet the bar" -- OpenAI said it has chosen not to release its new GPT-6.1 Astra model due to concerns about safety, as industry leaders warn of the risks posed by ever-more-powerful AI technology. -- Sep 28

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Gas prices could soar if the U.S. bans diesel exports, economists say -- President Trump said he is "very seriously" considering a ban on diesel exports. But such a move could drive U.S. gas prices sharply higher, analysts said. -- Sep 28

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Peperoncini product recalled after "pest contaminant" found in jar -- California food manufacturer said it is investigating after a consumer posted a video showing a rodent in a jar of the company's peperoncinis. -- Sep 29

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New details on Cornell rape investigation

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Details on latest Lindsay Clancy hearing

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Trump says AI leaders can police themselves

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"American Idol" contestant found guilty of murder

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CBS Mornings - Senate approves sweeping college sports bill - The Senate approved the "Protect College Sports" bill late Monday night, meant to establish federal framework to regulate aspects of college sports like the transfer portal and name, image and likeness rights. Nikole Killion reports. Sep 29

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Blu DeTiger is excited for her new album -- Emerging musician and DJ Blu DeTiger started on TikTok and moved on to share the stage with Sabrina Carpenter, Sombr and others. She spoke with "CBS Mornings" about her music, including her upcoming album, "N.Y. Baby."

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60 Minutes - Data center plans boom despite heavy backlash - As tech companies race to develop artificial intelligence, developers are forging ahead with data centers. But the boom is facing backlash from communities. Sep 20

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Patrick Clancy: The 60 Minutes Interview -- Patrick Clancy speaks about his ex-wife Lindsay's trial, his grief and moving forward while facing intense public scrutiny.

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Inside the unsolved kidnapping of Shergar -- Shergar's kidnappers asked for 2 million pounds in exchange for the racehorse's return. Shortly afterward, the kidnappers claimed the horse was dead. Decades later, the search for answers endures.

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Air Force officer on Iran survival "miracle" -- Dude 44 Bravo was part of a two-man U.S. Air Force crew shot down over Iran in April. He describes a terrifying ejection, how he evaded Iranian forces for two days, and what he said to his rescuers.

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McVay, Stafford on Rams culture -- Sean McVay has become a generational talent, pacing toward the best ever, in the decade since the Rams hired him as head coach. But McVay says he almost left the Rams because of his insecurities.

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