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Texas and 2 other states hold primaries today. Here's what to know. -- Republicans and Democrats in Texas will start the process of choosing their candidates in what has become an expensive and divisive primary.

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Crocodile found near family's home - 1,200 miles from its habitat -- Authorities were initially skeptical of the reported find but had caught the elusive reptile by Sunday night.

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CBS Evening News - Trump says U.S. will "easily prevail" in Iran war - For a third day, U.S. and Israeli forces are pounding Iran, striking more than a thousand targets across the country, including key government and military buildings in the capital. For now, the Iranian regime's military is fighting back hard, firing missiles and launching drones in at least 11 countries, including Israel and Kuwait. Tony Dokoupil and Matt Gutman have the latest. 12H ago - 05:23

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60 Minutes - Threats against U.S. judges surge under Trump - Federal judges say criticism from President Trump can put their safety at risk. The White House says the president "understands the dangers of political violence." Mar 1 - 13:15

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Reza Pahlavi on the future of Iran -- Prince Reza Pahlavi, a leader of the opposition to the Islamic Republic, discusses whether regime change is coming, who leads a transition, and what happens to Iran's nuclear program.

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Prolonged Strait of Hormuz closure would cause oil prices to surge, experts warn -- The Iran war is renewing concerns about the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz. A prolonged closure could sharply drive up oil prices, experts said.

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Trump says strikes were "last best chance" to take out Iran threat -- President Trump said he expects the bombing campaign to last four to five weeks, but "we have [the] capability to go far longer than that."

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Map shows attack locations across Iran, and Iran's retaliatory strikes -- A map created by the CBS News data team shows the strike locations across Iran, including the capital and the site of a major nuclear facility.

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Powerful cartel boss "El Mencho" is buried in golden casket in Mexico -- Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes' killing set off retaliatory violence by the cartel, killing more than 70 people.

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Satellite images show Iranian sites before and after airstrikes -- The images show damage to sites including the Choqa Balk-e drone facility and former Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's compound​.

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Exclusive - DNC announces top cities, date for 2028 convention, won't hold midterm convention - The DNC is announcing Monday that the 2028 national convention will be held from Aug. 7 to Aug. 10, CBS News has learned. 13H ago

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States face pushback on their rural health transformation plans -- Some Republican state lawmakers and health associations are pushing back against spending plans under the Trump administration's $50 billion federal rural health fund.

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CBS News poll finds views of deportation operations continue to divide country -- A new CBS News poll finds most Americans say nationwide ICE operations should be decreased.

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SCOTUS blocks Calif. law against schools outing transgender students -- The Supreme Court order blocks for now a California law​ that bans automatic parental notification requirements if students change their pronouns or gender expression at school.

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Gas prices are set to rise. Here's what you could pay at the pump. -- U.S. motorists could soon see higher prices at the pump as oil prices surge following the attacks in Iran.

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AI executive Dario Amodei on the red lines Anthropic would not cross -- The CEO of Anthropic says his company refused to allow its technology to be used by the Trump Administration without certain guidelines (such as not using its AI to power fully-autonomous weapons without any human involvement).

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Read the full transcript of our interview with Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei -- Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei sat down with CBS News for an exclusive interview Friday, hours after Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth declared the company a supply chain risk to national security.

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Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei calls White House's actions "retaliatory and punitive" -- Hours before Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei's interview, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth deemed the AI company a "supply chain risk to national security," which restricts military contractors from doing business with Anthropic.

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J.D. Vance's Iran Dilemma -- The vice president is caught between Donald Trump and Tucker Carlson.

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Life Under Iran's Rockets -- After four months of peace, Israelis are back in shelters.

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The Rescuers Who Go Where the U.S. Government Can't -- The special operations and intelligence veterans who got Maria Corina Machado out of Venezuela are heading to the Middle East.

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Federal appeals court rejects DOJ's push to delay start of tariff refund process -- The Supreme Court ruled last month at President Trump did not have the authority to issue his sweeping tariffs under a federal emergency powers law.

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Montana Rep. Ryan Zinke won't seek reelection, becoming latest GOP retirement -- Rep. Ryan Zinke of Montana announced Monday he will not run for reelection, becoming the latest Republican to retire.

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Poll: What partisans want from their parties ahead of 2026 primary season -- President Trump is a central figure for both Democrats and Republicans, going into the primary season, ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.

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Federal judges face threats after ruling against the Trump administration -- Federal judges say criticism from President Trump can put their safety at risk. The White House says the president "understands the dangers of political violence." -- Mar 1

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Pete Hegseth says Iran military mission will not be "endless" -- The Pentagon announced Monday that six American service members have been killed in Operation Epic Fury.

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Which gold coins are best to buy right now? -- With gold at $5,400 an ounce, it's important to choose the right gold assets to invest in. Here's what to consider.

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What does 1 gram of 24K gold cost in today's market?

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What is the price of gold today: March 2, 2026?

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Why a $10,000 CD account is worth opening this March -- The interest earnings on a $10,000 CD remain substantial, but that's not the only reason why you should open one now.

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How to earn $500 in interest before the end of 2026

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How much interest can a $20,000 CD account earn in 5 years?

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Can I legally refuse to pay federal taxes? -- Think there's a legal loophole to avoid paying federal taxes? Here's what the IRS has to say about the issue.

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What qualifies as a hardship with the IRS?

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Best tax debt relief companies for 2026, and the top advice to know now

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More U.S. employees are hugging tight to their jobs. Here's why. -- More employees are clinging to their positions in a trend known as "job-hugging." That's making it harder for job-seekers to find work.

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Stocks rebound after earlier drop on concerns about Iran war impact -- Stocks recovered on Monday after tumbling earlier in the day over concerns that the U.S.-Israel attacks on Iran could drive up energy costs.

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Wagers draw scrutiny after Iran strikes: "Insider trading," senator says -- Lawmakers are raising concerns that prediction market users are engaging in insider trading to wager on U.S. military actions.

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Robots, already in hospitals, are ready to roll in other industries -- In the years to come, robots will help offset worker shortages in health care, manufacturing and other industries, experts say. -- Feb 27

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What we know about the Austin shooting suspect -- A photo obtained by CBS News shows the gunman who killed two people in a shooting at a bar in Austin wearing a shirt emblazoned with a design similar to the Iranian flag. That has investigators scrutinizing his digital footprint and contacts to see if anyone pushed him to attack. Jason Allen reports.

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Why war with Iran is expected to raise gas prices -- American motorists could soon pay more at the pump amid spiking oil prices due to the U.S.-Israel attacks on Iran. Kelly O'Grady explains.

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Video of Clintons' Epstein testimony released -- The House Oversight Committee released video of last week's depositions with former President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton as part of its investigation into convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Caitlin Huey-Burns has details.

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How U.S. and Israel are escalating strikes on Iran -- The U.S. and Israeli militaries have carried out more than 1,000 strikes in the last three days, including attacks on army bases, warships and missile launchers. Charlie D'Agata has details

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White House scrambles to justify Iran intervention -- Standing in the East Room of the White House, President Trump said he will wage war until Iran's missile program is destroyed and their nuclear ambitions are halted. Nancy Cordes has the latest.

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Breaking the cycle of school shootings -- After a deadly school shooting in Oxford, Michigan, prosecutors, in a first, charged both the gunman and his parents. It's a change some victims' families believe could help break the cycle of violence.

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Inside the birthplace of food stamps -- McDowell County, West Virginia barely survived coal's collapse and the opioid crisis. Now cuts to food stamps and Medicaid threaten to push its poorest residents to the edge.

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Inside Trump's South Africa Afrikaner claims -- 60 Minutes travels to South Africa to investigate President Trump's claims that White farmers are victims of a genocide that reporters aren't covering.

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