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Live - Tentative 60-day agreement reached on Iran, pending Trump's approval, sources say - Iran says it targeted a U.S. base in retaliation for the second set of what the Pentagon calls "purely defensive" strikes carried out this week. updated 37M ago

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CBS Mornings - Broadway's Joshua Henry on "Ragtime" musical - Broadway star Joshua Henry joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss his role in the "Ragtime" musical, which depicts the stories of Americans at the turn of the 20th century. 4H ago - 6:04

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Latest CBS News Videos - U.S., Iran reach tentative deal, report says - The U.S. and Iran have reportedly reached a tentative deal on the Iran war, but it still needs President Trump's approval, Axios reports. CBS News' Caitlin Huey-Burns has more, and retired Navy Vice Adm. Robert Murrett joins with more insight. 52M ago - 6:10

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What Jill Biden said about her husband's debate performance then - and now -- Jill Biden told CBS News "Sunday Morning" that her husband's performance in the 2024 debate "scared me to death." But her comments at the time did not reflect those concerns.

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Supreme Court sides with Black death row inmate who alleged discrimination -- The Supreme Court divided 5-4, with Chief Justice John Roberts and Justice Brett Kavanaugh joining the three liberal justices in the majority.

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Iranian protesters who escaped tell CBS News war has made things worse -- Two Iranian brothers who joined January's protests say the war has made things worse, and ending it shouldn't only be about uranium.

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First inflation report under new Fed chief shows prices still rising -- The personal consumption expenditures price index, the Federal Reserve's preferred gauge of inflation, jumped due to higher energy costs.

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The Trump Accounts app launches today. Here's what to know. -- The Trump Accounts app allows parents to open new tax-preferred investment accounts for their children, including a $1,000 government contribution.

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Ex-CIA official arrested after $40M in gold bars allegedly found at his home -- A former CIA official was arrested after FBI agents allegedly found $40 million worth of gold bars at his home while investigating whether he lied about his background.

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DOJ investigating whether Trump accuser E. Jean Carroll committed perjury -- The Justice Department is conducting a criminal investigation into whether author E. Jean Carroll committed perjury in connection with her civil lawsuits against President Trump, sources familiar with the matter said.

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Fire at girls' school in Kenya kills at least 16 students, injures scores more -- A fire at a school for girls in central Kenya has caused an unknown number of deaths, according to police, who said search teams have been deployed.

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Jill Biden says husband "was slowing down" but wasn't in cognitive decline -- Jill Biden said she never saw signs her husband, former President Joe Biden, was in cognitive decline, in an interview for "CBS Sunday Morning" airing May 31.

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Jill Biden: "I was frightened" by 2024 debate, thought husband was having a stroke

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Blue micromoon makes rare appearance this weekend -- A rare blue micromoon will appear in night skies this weekend. Here's what to expect.

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Legendary mafia leader's "vast fortune" seized by police -- Italy said it was seizing $232 million in assets belonging to the late Mafia boss Matteo Messina Denaro, who was captured after 30 years on the run.

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American climber breaks Everest speed record, his team says -- Tyler Andrews, 36, climbed the 29,032-foot peak in just 9 hours and 55 minutes, smashing the record of 10 hours and 56 minutes, his team said.

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"Donald Trump" the buffalo spared from sacrifice in Bangladesh -- An albino buffalo with a tuft of hair that got him nicknamed "Donald Trump" was granted a government reprieve from sacrifice in a Muslim religious festival.

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Top FEMA official Bob Fenton says "we're ready for hurricane season" -- FEMA says it's ready for hurricane season, though it's still racing to recover from months of shutdown disruptions, delayed grants and a depleted Disaster Relief Fund.

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GPS data appears to contradict Brian Hooker's account of wife's disappearance -- After forensic evidence appeared to contradict Brian Hooker's account of where Lynette Hooker was​ the night she disappeared, U.S. investigators are renewing their search in the Bahamas.

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Another alleged drug boat struck by U.S. military in eastern Pacific, killing 2 -- The U.S. military said it struck another vessel suspected of transporting drugs in the eastern Pacific Ocean, killing two men, the day after it said a similar strike killed one man and left two survivors.

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Justice Dept. to start fast-tracking benefits fraud enforcement -- The U.S. Department of Justice tells CBS News it will speed up review of certain whistleblower complaints dealing with fraud against benefits programs like Medicare.

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Arthur Brooks: The Pope's Guide to the AI Revolution -- For all the panic surrounding AI, Pope Leo offers a coherent philosophy for how individuals, leaders, and societies should actually live with it.

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They Stormed the Capitol. Now They Want Millions. -- 'Take the money and run' is how one January 6 rioter who wielded a tomahawk views the new Anti-Weaponization Fund. He says he only wants his 'fair share.'

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The Parents Who Let Their Daughter Die -- 'I don't want my little girl to die,' Cissy Dekker said about her 19-year-old daughter, Iris. 'But out of love, I also don't want this life for her.'

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Ex-judges push to look into "anti-weaponization fund" deal -- A group of 35 former federal judges asked a court to reopen a legal dispute between President Trump and the government, calling the deal to create a $1.776 billion "anti-weaponization fund" potentially fraudulent.

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Trump visited soldiers at Walter Reed - but not the 14 injured in the Iran war -- More than a dozen soldiers injured in Operation Epic Fury are still recovering at the military hospital.

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Takeaways from Texas' primaries: Trump's power, Latino vote, redistricting and more -- The November ballot in Texas is now set, after a four-term Republican senator lost to a Trump-endorsed challenger in Tuesday's primary runoffs. Meanwhile, Texas Democrats are angling to win their first Senate race since 1988.

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U.S. setting up Ebola quarantine facility in Kenya, officials say -- The U.S. is in the process of setting up a quarantine facility in Kenya for Americans who were exposed to Ebola​ or infected with the deadly illness.

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$90,000 CD vs. $90,000 high-yield savings account vs. $90,000 money market account: Here's which will earn more in one year -- Not sure if a $90,000 deposit is worth making into one of these three account types? Here's what to consider now.

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Here's how much interest a $150,000 high-yield savings account can earn now

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Here's how much interest a $90,000 CD account can earn savers now

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Can your Social Security be garnished after age 70? -- Many retirees assume their benefits are fully protected, but the reality is often more complicated.

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Can my Social Security benefits be impacted by medical debt?

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Best debt relief companies, plus advice borrowers need to know now

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What will happen to gold and silver prices this June? Here's what experts expect. -- Gold and silver prices have changed noticeably in 2026. Here's where some experts expect them to head this June.

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The price of gold is down 19% since January. Here are 3 advantages of investing now.

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Should seniors change their gold investing strategies this May? Experts weigh in

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3M sued for $1.4 billion by Australia over "forever chemicals" at defense bases -- Australia is suing 3M for more than 2 billion Australian dollars ($1.4 billion) over so-called "forever chemical" contamination from firefighting foam at defense bases, the government says.

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Google employee accused of making over $1.2M by insider trading on Polymarket -- A software engineer at Google is facing federal charges after allegedly betting on confidential company information on Polymarket, netting more than $1.2 million in profits.

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How much money you need to earn to afford a home in 49 U.S. cities -- A household earning the average income would need to spend 40% of its income to afford the typical U.S. home, according to Redfin.

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Supreme Court jury discrimination case ruling -- The Supreme Court has ruled in favor of a Black death row inmate who argued racial discrimination occurred in the jury-selection process before his trial. CBS News' Katrina Kaufman reports.

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Iranian protesters who fled country speak out -- Two Iranian brothers who joined the January protests told CBS News' Imtiaz Tyab the situation inside Iran "became chaotic" after the war started and continued to deteriorate. "After the ceasefire, the regime became even more extreme to the people," one of the brothers said. They fled Iran on May 13.

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Trump threatens to bomb Oman -- President Trump threatened to bomb Oman, a key American ally, if they don't "behave" in the Strait of Hormuz. CBS News' Charlie D'Agata reports.

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Recovery mission declared at implosion site -- Officials are pivoting to a rescue mission at the site of a chemical implosion in Washington. Ranji Sinha, a reporter for CBS affiliate KIRO, joins with more details.

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Where to get the latest CBS Mornings Deals -- On this edition of CBS Mornings Deals, we show you items that will help improve your everyday lifestyle. Visit cbsdeals.com to take advantage of these exclusive deals today. CBS earns commissions on purchases made through cbsdeals.com.

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What high-functioning burnout looks like -- Board-certified psychiatrist Dr. Sue Varma explains what high-functioning burnout is and how it can have long-term health consequences.

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Meta's new features for paid subscribers -- Meta says its rolling out paid social subscriptions that will include exclusive features like "super reactions" and customizable themes. Kelly O'Grady reports.

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Talarico on Texas Senate race against Paxton -- Texas state Rep. James Talarico is reacting to Ken Paxton's win in the Republican runoff that set up what's bound to be a pivotal race in the 2026 midterms. Ed O'Keefe reports.

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