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What happens if you pay less than the minimum on your credit card? -- Paying something toward your credit card bill may seem better than doing nothing, but it comes with consequences.

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How much will a $750,000 annuity pay each month in 2026? -- A $750,000 annuity may provide you with a sizable retirement income, but the monthly payout can vary widely.

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Iran downed at least 2 American drones in recent days, U.S. officials say

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Twins conjoined at the head are separated in 25-hour surgery -- The twins were born in Ethiopia with a rare condition that left them joined at the head. Doctors spent a year planning a separation surgery.

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German leader under huge pressure as the far-right AfD gains steam -- German Chancellor Friedrich Merz is facing a "crisis of authority and leadership" as immigration concerns fuel a far-right rise.

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Trump touts plan for new U.S. base as Poland warns of risks from Russia -- Trump touts "major progress" on plans for a permanent U.S. Army base in Poland as the country's leader warns Russia's war on Ukraine could hit NATO soil.

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Police capture suspected serial killer disguised as woman, carrying baby -- Brazilian police said they will reopen dozens of cases linked to a self-confessed serial killer who was arrested as he attempted to escape dressed as a woman and carrying a baby.

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Facing 10 years in prison, ex-budget official flees U.S. by boat and plane -- Kosta Diamantis is now a fugitive in Greece after fleeing the U.S. by boat and plane ahead of his sentencing for corruption, his lawyer and prosecutors said.

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AI security experts say they used Claude to hack ChatGPT -- Cybersecurity researchers said they were able to use Anthropic's Claude AI platfom to penetrate ChatGPT in "less than 72 hours."

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Swimmer killed in shark attack in front of horrified beachgoers -- It is the latest in a spate of shark attacks in the country and comes just days after a surfer was bitten in an attack in the same state.

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New species of wild cat discovered for first time in more than a century -- Scientists have discovered a new species of wild cat for the first time in more than a century, a Bolivian researcher says.

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Exclusive - Porsha Williams reveals health emergency: "It all happened so fast" Porsha Williams revealed to "CBS Mornings" co-anchor Gayle King that she had to undergo an emergency partial hysterectomy this year after doctors discovered 21 uterine fibroids - 5H ago

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There are more trucks on U.S. highways. But the government is inspecting them less. -- A CBS News investigation finds that more than 600 people have died in crashes since 2024 with trucks operated by companies that had never been subjected to a roadside safety inspection.

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Photos show widespread damage at U.S. positions caused by Iranian attacks -- The images were sent to CBS News by active service members under condition of anonymity.

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Family blames Texas' "merciless" abortion ban for woman's death, sues Paxton, others -- The family of 37-year-old Tierra Walker filed a lawsuit against Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton and others, saying she was denied an abortion that could have saved her life.

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Niall Ferguson: AIpocalypse Now -- It's not just the next 9/11, enabled by AI, that is coming. It's the next global financial crisis. It's the next pandemic. It might even be the next world war. What, if anything, can we do about it?

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Tyler Cowen: The AI Slowdown Is Not What It Seems -- The changes embraced by AI companies over the weekend may improve safety, but they exclude the one thing that could delay AI progress.

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The Founder Building an Actual Unicorn -- Critics say Josie Zayner's gene-editing start-up is messing with Mother Nature. She said, 'Being a god is just being 100 years in the future.'

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Democratic Sen. Elissa Slotkin urged President Trump to make this issue a "centerpiece of your talks with President Xi."

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Farmer who voted for Trump says farmers are "all just in survival mode" -- Matt Bell said he initially supported Trump's policies but now feels he and other farmers were "sold a bill of goods" that there was a plan to "put America's farmers and ranchers first."

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President Trump ordered the Justice Department not to appeal a court ruling that loosened restrictions on firearms known as "gangster weapons," sources familiar with the matter told CBS News.

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Trump photo shows him viewing "Kennedy Center demolished" document -- In court documents filed Wednesday by Rep. Joyce Beatty, a witness said he saw a "forklift run into and hit the pillars" of the building.

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GOP congresswoman says Trump immigration enforcement has "gone too far" -- "The same Hispanics who helped you get to the White House in 2024 feel betrayed," said Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar.

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3 savings moves to make post-Fed rate hike -- The Federal Reserve raised interest rates this week. Here are three savvy moves savers should make in response.

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How much interest can a $50,000 5-year CD account earn now?

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How much interest can a $50,000 3-year CD account earn if opened now?

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Does making a partial payment stop debt collection calls?

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Can a debt relief company help after you've been sued for unpaid debt?

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How much can you withdraw from an annuity without a penalty?

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What should seniors do now if Social Security is cut in 2032? 4 options to consider

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Increased ICE enforcement in 2025 hurt local employment, analysis finds -- Employment fell last year in U.S. cities where ICE arrests surged, according to the Brookings Institution.

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195,000 HEATED BLANKETS RECALLED AFTER DOZENS OF BURN INJURIES -- The manufacturer has received hundreds of reports of blankets "smoking, melting or burning" due to overheating, according to a recall notice.

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Warren Buffett stepping aside as Berkshire Hathaway chairman -- Warren Buffett is stepping aside as Berkshire Hathaway chairman, he announced in a letter to shareholders Friday.

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What the Fed's rate hike reveals about Warsh, Trump and inflation -- The Fed's first rate hike in more than three years underscores the challenge of taming inflation as the Iran war drags on. -- Sep 17

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Families seek answers after Kuwait attack -- In a reporter's notebook, CBS News correspondent Jonah Kaplan details his series of exclusive stories on an Iranian drone strike that hit a U.S. military facility at the Port of Shuaiba, Kuwait, on March 1, 2026. Six U.S. service members were killed and dozens were injured - raising questions about what the Pentagon has told the American public about the attack and leaving families searching for answers.

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Salazar slams Trump immigration policies -- Only six weeks remain before Americans vote in November's midterm elections. CBS News' Zak Hudak has the latest political headlines.

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Anthropic: Claude building next version of itself -- Anthropic says AI agent Claude is building the next version of itself as industry experts continue to sound alarms about the technology's potential power and risks. Journalist and author Sebastian Mallaby joins CBS News to discuss his new op-ed saying calls by Anthropic co-founder Dario Amodei to slow down AI development don't go far enough.

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Grandmother sues Fargo, ND, over facial tech -- A Tennessee grandmother is suing the city of Fargo, North Dakota, after facial recognition software linked her to a crime she didn't commit, which led to a nearly six-month stay in jail. CBS News' Nicole Valdes has more.

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60 Minutes - 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. Sep 13 - 13:47

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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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The business of pursuing a Trump pardon -- Hidden cameras captured lobbyists as they tried to woo a potential client expressing interest in a pardon from President Trump.

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Amsterdam improv club behind comedy legends -- Some of the biggest American comics have gotten their starts at Boom Chicago, an Amsterdam improv theater. Seth Meyers, Jordan Peele, Amber Ruffin and Jason Sudeikis have all cracked jokes there.

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Reclaiming history on a former plantation -- An Air Force veteran wanted a new house for large family gatherings; he ended up getting an incredible link to his family's past.

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