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At least 10 FBI staffers who worked on Mar-a-Lago case have been fired, sources say -- They all worked on former Special Counsel Jack Smith's investigation into President Trump's retention of classified records.

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Can the U.S. and Iran reach a nuclear deal to avert a war? -- Trump says he won't let Iran to build a nuclear weapon, and Iran says it doesn't intend to, but as talks resume, experts see war as more likely than a deal.

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Senator seeks DEA info on "incredibly disturbing" Epstein drug investigation -- Federal drug enforcement investigators targeted Jeffrey Epstein and 14 others in a yearslong probe first reported by CBS News.

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Instagram to alert parents when teens search for info on suicide -- Starting next week, parents will get an alert if their teen repeatedly searches for certain terms related to self-harm or suicide in a short time span.

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Hillary Clinton to appear for Epstein deposition before House panel today -- Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton is set to meet with the House Oversight Committee on Thursday in New York.

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Cuba says speedboat from Florida was carrying weapons for "terrorist purposes" -- Cuba's Interior Ministry said Wednesday night that the boat was carrying 10 people armed with assault rifles, handguns and Molotov cocktails.

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ICE arrested 261 DACA recipients over 10 months last year, document shows -- Federal immigration agents arrested 261 DACA recipients during the first 10 months of the second Trump administration, according to statistics shared with Congress.

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Bipartisan bill aims to block big investors from buying single-family homes -- A bipartisan Senate duo is teaming up on legislation that would ban large investment firms from snapping up single-family homes, a measure they say is aimed at the country's housing affordability crunch.

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U.S. women's hockey star reiterates team missed SOTU over logistical challenges -- "I know, like, later on, there'll be a full invite for all Team USA athletes to go to the White House like there has been in the past," decorated U.S. women's hockey veteran Kelly Pannek told CBS News.

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Judge rules Trump policy for "third-country" deportations is unlawful -- U.S. District Judge Brian Murphy ruled that the Trump administration's policy for swiftly deporting migrants to third countries violates federal immigration law and the Constitution.

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What are today's mortgage interest rates: February 26, 2026? -- Want to buy a home or refinance your current one? Here are the mortgage interest rates you should know right now.

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What's the mortgage interest rate forecast for March 2026?

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Inflation just fell. Will mortgage rates fall next? Here's what to consider.

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What we know about Cuba speedboat incident -- Cuba's government is alleging that a speedboat from Florida entered Cuban waters carrying weapons. Officials there confirmed forces killed four people and injured six others. CBS News' Natalie Brand reports.

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Hillary Clinton testifying on Epstein files -- Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton is taking questions behind closed doors before members of the House Oversight Committee related to sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. CBS News' Katrina Kaufman has more.

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CBS Mornings - FBI raids L.A. superintendent's home - The FBI searched the home of L.A. Unified School District superintendent Alberto Carvalho on Wednesday. It's unclear what they were looking for. The FBI also targeted district headquarters. In a statement, the school district said it is cooperating with the investigation. 2H ago - 01:29

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What's behind the Anthropic-Pentagon feud -- Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth gave the AI company an ultimatum about the military's use of its technology, known as Claude.

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Health premiums threaten their nest egg. A terminal diagnosis may spare it. -- Chaz and Jean Franklin were facing a sevenfold increase in their health premium payments with the expiration of enhanced federal subsidies for Affordable Care Act plans. Then Jean received a crushing diagnosis.

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Officials seize over 5,000 pounds of meth from hidden Mexican lab -- Naval personnel also seized "thousands of liters and kilos of chemical precursors," the Secretariat of the Navy said Wednesday.

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Toucan seen flying around Las Vegas for months is rescued -- The toucan has been living in Las Vegas since November, much to the concern of bird experts who were worried about the exotic bird's health and ability to survive.

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UFC CEO says politics won't drive fans away: "We can all still just get along" -- UFC CEO Dana White told "CBS Sunday Morning" that he urges fans to "be authentic" and not let politics interfere with their love of the sport.

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Maduro's lawyer says U.S. blocking Venezuelan government from paying his legal fees -- The lawyer for Nicolas Maduro says the U.S. is blocking Venezuela's government from paying for the cost of his legal defense against drug trafficking charges.

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Ex-Air Force pilot who allegedly trained Chinese military pilots arrested -- Former Air Force fighter pilot Gerald Brown, who allegedly trained Chinese military personnel without authorization has been arrested, the Justice Department says.

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Artemis II moon rocket hauled off launch pad for repairs -- Fixing the Space Launch System rocket's helium pressurization problem has pushed the Artemis II launch to at least April 1.

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Mayor touts Baltimore as a changed city despite Trump's criticisms -- Since 2019, when Baltimore's murder rate hit an all-time high, something has changed, and data points to the city showing major improvement.

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Fact checking Trump's 2026 State of the Union address and Democratic response -- CBS News fact checked President Trump's 2026 State of the Union address, and Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger's Democratic response.

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Highlights from Trump's 2026 State of the Union speech -- President Trump defended his first year back in office in his 2026 State of the Union address, touting his record on immigration, the economy, tariffs and more. -- Feb 25

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Watch Abigail Spanberger's Democratic response to Trump's State of the Union -- Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger delivered the Democratic response to President Trump's State of the Union address Tuesday night as the party attempts to counter the president's message. -- Feb 24

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Donald Trump's Feel-Good State of the Union -- By mixing patriotism and partisan trolls, the president tried to reset his presidency by returning to a winning formula.

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The Gringo Dream Burns in Puerto Vallarta -- Americans who thought the beachfront paradise was Mexico without Mexican problems are learning how wrong they were.

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Buried by Snow-and by Shaky Science -- It feels like snowstorms are becoming more intense, but science tells us that we don't really know.

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FBI's head of congressional affairs stepping down, sources say -- Marshall Yates also served on a "weaponization" working group tasked with carrying out Trump's quest for retribution.

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New legislation in House would ban taxpayer money from going to Jan. 6 rioters -- The bill would ban distribution of taxpayer money for any "January 6th compensation fund" and any further refund of damage payments made by convicted Capitol rioters.

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Trump demands that Iran promise never to build a nuclear weapon -- President Trump pressed the Iranian government to reach a deal on its nuclear program as he weighs possible military action against the country. -- Feb 24

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Johnson: Allegations against Gonzales are "detestable" but "we're trying to sort it out" -- Republican Rep. Tony Gonzales has been accused of having an affair with a staffer who later died by suicide. -- Feb 24

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Kevin McCarthy: Gonzales should resign over alleged affair with late staffer

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Texts show Rep. Gonzales sent explicit messages to staffer who later died by suicide

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How much does one gold bar cost right now? -- Thinking about buying a gold bar? Don't make any moves until you know what it actually costs in today's market.

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What is the best metal to invest in right now?

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What is the price of gold today?

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How much interest can $50,000 earn in 2026? Here's what to consider. -- There are many savings accounts to consider for a $50,000 deposit. Here's which could earn the most interest in 2026.

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What to know about Trump's new plan to help people save for retirement -- About 50 million workers lack access to employer-sponsored retirement plans, a hurdle to setting aside money for old age.

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Subscribing to digital apps has gotten a lot pricier, new data shows -- Consumers today can easily spend more than $1,000 a year for streaming TV, music and other widely used apps, new analysis finds.

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Will banning big home investors lower prices? Experts are skeptical. -- The president reiterated a plan to ban big investors from buying single-family homes, but some experts say bigger remedies are needed.

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Kalshi fines and suspends MrBeast employee for insider trading -- The prediction market said it suspended Artem Kaptur, an employee of the popular YouTuber MrBeast, for insider trading.

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3 charts highlight the affordability issues Americans worry about most -- President Trump touted his work during his first year back in office, saying, "inflation is plummeting, incomes are rising fast, the roaring economy is roaring like never before." -- Feb 24

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Eye Opener: New fallout from Epstein files -- There is new fallout from the Epstein files, with prominent figures under scrutiny and questions about missing documents. Plus, tensions build in the Caribbean after Cuba says it killed four people aboard a speedboat that came from Florida and entered Cuba's territorial waters. All that and all that matters in today's Eye Opener.

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Latest on U.S. talks with Iran -- A new round of talks is underway between the U.S. and Iran. President Trump is trying to push Iran into signing a deal to give up its nuclear program. Iran has threatened retaliation for any potential new strikes. Charlie D'Agata has more.

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4 KILLED ON SPEEDBOAT AFTER OPENING FIRE -- Cuban officials say four people were killed off the coast of Cuba after opening fire on Cuban Border Patrol from a speedboat. Several other people were arrested. Officials say everyone on the speedboat were Cuban nationals living in the U.S. Nancy Cordes reports.

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New questions over missing Epstein files -- The top Democrat on the House Oversight Committee is accusing the DOJ of withholding documents related to allegations by a woman he says is an Epstein survivor who accused President Trump of sexual misconduct. Mr. Trump has denied any wrongdoing and has not been charged. Meanwhile, former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton is set to give a deposition Thursday related to Epstein.

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GRAS fuels rise of ultraprocessed foods -- There are Americans who are "obscenely obese and at the same time malnourished," Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. says. He blames ultraprocessed food.

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Miracle babies of the Mauthausen camp -- Eva Clarke, Hana Berger-Moran, and Mark Olsky are survivors born to survivors. During the Holocaust, their mothers were young Jewish women sent to concentration camps when they were newly pregnant.

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