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Live - Israel, Lebanon agree to renew ceasefire as Iran attacks Kuwait airport - Israel and Lebanon agreed Wednesday to renew their fragile ceasefire and create a number of "pilot" security zones inside Lebanon where Hezbollah would be banned. updated 30M ago

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The Takeout - 6/3: The Takeout with Major Garrett - House passes measure that would rein in Trump on Iran; Trump says Iran talks are ongoing despite recent attack. 3H ago - 44:18

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Ex-Pence aide: Iran war threatens farmer vote -- A new op-ed in the Washington Post suggests the war in Iran and President Trump's trade policy risk Republicans losing the support of a key coalition: farmers. Republican strategist Marc Short, who wrote the piece, and Democratic strategist Mo Elleithee join with analysis.

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The Daily Report - Study links ultraprocessed foods and dementia - A new study suggests a link between ultra-processed foods and an increased risk of dementia in older adults. Researchers found that a group of people who reported eating diets high in ultraprocessed foods had a 58% higher risk of developing dementia later in life and a 46% increased risk of developing cognitive impairment. CBS News medical correspondent Dr. Celine Gounder has more. 2H ago - 2:30

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House votes to rein in Trump on Iran as war loses GOP support -- In May, the Senate advanced a similar measure to force the president to end the prolonged conflict with Iran.

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Bessent testifies he told Pulte he was "going to kick his a**," not punch him -- Bill Pulte, President Trump's pick for acting director of national intelligence, is being met with some skepticism on Capitol Hill.

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Senate advances reconciliation bill, dropping ballroom funds -- Senate Republicans moved forward with a package to fund the Department of Homeland Security's immigration agencies Wednesday.

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Grenell says he was "rattled" by sentencing of man convicted of threatening him -- Ric Grenell, the former president of the Kennedy Center, gave a victim impact statement in court about the threats.

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Air traffic controller calls pilot "insane" after close call at Florida airport -- Air traffic control also referred to the pilot of a small plane as "Mad Max."

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Hostage situation at bank building in California ends after suspect shot dead -- The suspect was pronounced dead at the scene early Wednesday morning, the Bakersfield Police Department said.

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Social Security checks could be cut by $500 a month in 2032, report finds -- Beneficiaries would continue receiving payments if Social Security's trust fund is depleted, but checks could shrink by about 24%, according to a new report.

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NASA reluctantly gives up on lost orbiter: "Best Mars mission ever" -- NASA officials said the $582 million MAVEN orbiter could not be recovered after a problem on the far side of Mars late last year, and that its extraordinarily successful mission was at an end.

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Pilot of fighter jet downed over Iran previously shot down in Kuwaiti incident -- About a month after ejecting during the friendly-fire incident, the pilot was on a mission over Iran when his jet was hit by a surface-to-air missile, prompting a daring rescue operation.

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Victim cut in half in "horrifying" murder identified 26 years later -- "Chelsea Jane Doe" has been identified as Tiffany Bradley of Pennsylvania.

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8 BAGGED BODIES FOUND WITH NOTE IN NARCO-TRAFFICKING HOTSPOT -- The discovery comes in the midst of a U.S.-backed military crackdown on the organized crime gangs in Ecuador.

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Possible flesh-eating screwworm case in Texas, USDA says -- A possible case of the flesh-eating New World screwworm is being investigated in Texas, the USDA reported Wednesday.

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Sam Forstag projected to win Democratic primary in Montana's 1st District -- Democrats are hoping to pick up the open seat. GOP Rep. Ryan Zinke is retiring at the end of his term.

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CBS News fires longtime 60 Minutes correspondent Scott Pelley -- CBS News has fired longtime 60 Minutes correspondent and former "CBS Evening News" anchor Scott Pelley one day after he had a tense and confrontational exchange with new 60 Minutes executive producer Nick Bilton.

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American Airlines suspends 6 routes because of high jet fuel costs -- American Airlines said it is temporarily cutting six routes amid rising jet fuel costs, including several flights to Los Angeles.

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Karen Bass to advance in LA mayor's race as Pratt and Raman vie for final spot -- CBS News projects that incumbent Mayor Karen Bass will advance to the November election, while her opponents, Councilmember Nithya Raman and political newcomer Spencer Pratt, compete for the final spot.

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Scientists find yeast in frozen mummy's guts, use it to make bread -- More than 5,300 years ago, Oetzi the Iceman was strolling through the Alps on the border of Austria and Italy when he was killed by an arrow in the back.

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EXCLUSIVE: Scooter Braun Tells His Side of the Taylor Swift Masters War -- I spoke to the former mega-manager about working with Kanye West, how management is like parenting, and about being cast as the villain in Taylor Swift's fairy tale: 'I legitimately don't know her.'

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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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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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Supreme Court lets Alabama use House map that favors GOP in midterms -- The Supreme Court cleared the way for Alabama to use a House map that is more favorable to Republicans, despite a lower court finding that the plan intentionally discriminated against Black voters.

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Trump admin. floats tariffs on 60 trading partners after forced labor probe -- The Trump administration has unveiled proposed tariffs of 10% or more on dozens of countries accused of failing to crack down on forced labor, including some of the U.S.'s largest trading partners.

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Bitter GOP primary for South Dakota governor heads to runoff -- Businessman and self-described outsider Toby Doeden and incumbent Gov. Larry Rhoden will advance to a runoff for the GOP nomination for South Dakota governor, CBS News projects.

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GOP Rep. Kean to face Bennett as Dems seek to oust absent GOP N.J. incumbent -- Kean has been missing from the job since March, citing a "personal medical issue."

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Zach Lahn wins Iowa GOP governor primary, upsetting Trump-backed rival -- MAHA-aligned Republican Zach Lahn will face Democrat Rob Sand in this year's race for Iowa governor, setting up what could be an unusually competitive contest in a red-leaning state.

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Here's where retirees should keep $20,000 right now (and where they shouldn't) -- Not every savings account is suitable for retirees looking to protect $20,000 now. Here are two that are worth it.

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How much interest can a $1,000 CD account earn now (and is it worth opening)?

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3 signs that it's time to open a CD account now

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3 mortgage interest rate mistakes to avoid this June -- There are some timely mortgage interest rate mistakes that borrowers will want to avoid making this June.

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Should you lock in a mortgage interest rate before the June Fed meeting?

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3 ways to get a mortgage loan rate below 6% this June

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What's the minimum you're required to withdraw from a $750,000 retirement account? -- A $750,000 retirement nest egg comes with hefty mandatory withdrawals. Here's what the IRS requires each year.

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What's the required minimum distribution from a $400,000 retirement account?

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Social Security recipients could receive a large COLA adjustment, forecasters say. Here's how they can earn 4% on their money now.

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These are the best airlines in 2026, according to The Points Guy -- The Points Guy's annual ranking gives extra weight to affordability this year as higher fuel costs and airline fees squeeze travelers.

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Outback Steakhouse sued for $1.5M over alleged mashed potato slip-and-fall -- A Virginia woman alleges she suffered serious injuries after slipping on what appeared to be mashed potatoes at an Outback Steakhouse.

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Ford recalls nearly 420,000 vehicles over faulty seat belts -- Safety watchdog said seat belts in certain Ford Expedition and Lincoln vehicles may inadvertently lock, preventing them from functioning properly.

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The main reason some young college grads are struggling to find work -- Economists at the New York Federal Reserve say they've identified the main reason some recent college grads are having trouble landing a job. -- Jun 2

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Republican-led House passes war powers vote -- For the first time since the war with Iran started, the Republican-led House passed legislation that would force President Trump to stop all military action against Iran. However, it still has to go to the Senate. Charlie D'Agata reports.

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Trump addresses "anti-weaponization" fund -- President Trump called the idea of establishing what the White House calls an "anti-weaponization" fund, "the greatest thing," on Wednesday, and wouldn't say whether he's agreed to drop plans for it. Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche had told lawmakers this week that the fund would be dropped after a federal judge temporarily blocked its establishment. Ed O'Keefe has more.

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FBI kills hostage-taker in California -- A 15-hour standoff at a bank building in Bakersfield, California, ended Wednesday after all hostages were freed and the suspect was killed by the FBI. Jonathan Vigliotti reports.

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California awaits official primary results -- As the votes are still coming in for California's primaries, it seems voters will likely send two Republican political newcomers to the November elections. Meanwhile, CBS News projects current Democratic Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass will advance to a runoff this fall. Matt Gutman has more details.

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OpenAI CEO meets with lawmakers on Capitol Hill -- OpenAI CEO Sam Altman met with Republican and Democratic lawmakers on Wednesday to oppose proposals that would require developers to obtain government approval before releasing new artificial intelligence models. Jordan Rae Kelly, former director for cyber incident response on the National Security Council, joins with analysis.

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Beatty on war powers vote, Kennedy Center ruling -- A federal judge last week ordered the removal of President Trump's name from the Kennedy Center and also barred the performing arts center from closing its doors for proposed renovations. Democratic Rep. Joyce Beatty of Ohio, who brought the lawsuit and also serves on the board of trustees, joins to discuss that and Wednesday's House passage of an Iran war powers resolution.

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Trump says he called Netanyahu "f***ing crazy" -- Earlier this week, Axios was the first to report details of the phone conversation between President Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in which Mr. Trump called his Netanyahu "f***ing crazy." Axios White House reporter Marc Caputo broke the story and joins "The Takeout" to discuss.

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Takeaways from California, Iowa primaries -- Primary election votes are still being counted in California, but Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass will head to a runoff to defend her seat. In Iowa, a Trump-backed candidate for governor lost his race and Democrats are hoping the results will help them flip the seat in November. CBS News political reporter Zak Hudak has more.

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House passes war powers resolution -- The House passed a resolution Wednesday to block President Trump from ordering more strikes on Iran. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion has more details.

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U.S.-Iran tensions escalate despite ceasefire -- The U.S. and Iran had one of the most intense back-and-forths since their ceasefire was announced nearly two months ago. Iran struck Kuwait International Airport overnight, killing one person and leaving dozens more wounded. The regime said these strikes were in retaliation for U.S. strikes on Iranian military targets, while the U.S. said it acted in self-defense. CBS News' Natalie Brand reports.

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Analyzing the YouTuber-to-filmmaker boom -- The sci-fi horror flick "Backrooms" was the number one movie in the U.S. as of Tuesday. The filmmaker behind the movie, 20-year-old YouTuber Kane Parsons, is now the youngest director with a number one film globally. Brooks Barnes, The New York Times' chief Hollywood correspondent, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss. -- Jun 2

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