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Live - Reported attacks on ships around Hormuz reach record highs - Data from a monitoring agency shows attacks around the Strait of Hormuz at a record high, as two more vessels report being attacked on Friday. Updated 24m ago

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Attorneys for Rep. Ilhan Omar accuse DOJ of violating judge's orders -- Omar's attorneys asked the government to immediately return the congresswoman's property, and also demanded all video and audio recordings of the search be preserved.

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Fire breaks out after deadly incident at Canadian military base, officials say -- Canada's defense minister said Saturday that people were killed and injured in an incident at a military base in Alberta that caused a major fire.

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Paris police arrest record 855 people as protests, violence erupt - Police used tear gas to push back people wearing hoods and masks and throwing fireworks and other objects at officers in the Place de la Republique, northeast of the Paris city center. 2h ago

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Ukraine still can't intercept drones due to Starlink issues, Zelenskyy says -- The Ukrainian president said Starlink issues are hampering his country's defensive efforts against Russian drones.

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Trump waives tariffs on largest buyers of Russian oil -- President Trump prevented some new sanctions on Russia and hefty tariffs on large-scale buyers of Russian oil from taking effect late Friday, as he seeks to ease prices by tapping Russian energy.

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Boy among 2 killed after truck drives onto Wichita soccer field -- A 6-year-old boy and a 35-year-old man were killed during a soccer game at Stryker Soccer Complex in Wichita, Kansas, according to police.

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Pope's surgeon details operating on "ideal patient" -- Pope Leo XIV was undergoing an examination for another reason when doctors discovered a tumor on his right lung, his doctor said.

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Oregon school shooter ID'd, used shotgun bought by mother, sources say -- The suspect, a former student at the school, fired as many as 15 rounds during the shooting, police said, and another 44 rounds of ammunition were located at the scene.

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Elusive murder suspect falls victim to detectives' chewing gum sting -- A detective from Everett, Washington, linked two cold case killings to a known predator. Needing fresh DNA to charge him, she helped devise a clever undercover sting using chewing gum to crack the case.

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Iowa son fights to overturn his father's conviction in mother's murder -- Trysten Mullis was 13 when he found his mother Amy Mullis impaled with a corn rake at the family's Iowa farm. In an exclusive interview, the now 21-year-old is speaking out about what he says he witnessed, determined to overturn his father Todd's murder conviction.

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Pope Leo discharged from hospital 4 days after lung cancer surgery -- The 71-year-old pope had a portion of his right lung removed and received a diagnosis of lung cancer earlier this week.

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EU diplomats say they were attacked by settlers in West Bank -- Footage circulating online appears to show several diplomats being attacked in the vicinity of the village of Taybeh, Israeli police said.

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Killers of U.S., Australian surf trio sentenced to 158 years -- Brothers Jake and Callum Robinson and Carter Rhoad were on a surfing trip to Mexico's Baja California when they were killed during an attempted robbery.

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Alligator kills 71-year-old man fishing at pond in Florida -- The man was dragged into a pond and killed by the alligator, according to authorities.

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Prioritizing paying off debt before retirement? These balances may need different treatment.

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Can paying off debt too aggressively hurt your finances? Here's when it may make sense to slow down.

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Many Americans are relying on multiple forms of credit to cover expenses. When is it a warning sign?

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Is now a good time to buy gold for retirement? How gold prices can affect a 401(k) rollover decision

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What today's gold prices could mean for your retirement savings

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Can you use a 401(k) to buy gold? What investors should know before rolling over retirement funds

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iPhone Duo already backordered until 2027 as pre-order sales soar

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Looking for a pay bump? A "nondegree credential" can help.

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With Tesla Roadster debut, Elon Musk shows "flying cars are real"

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7 highlights from JD Vance's CBS News town hall

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Man whose wife died in Iran strike presses Vance: "Fundamental failures"

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Sacramento mom says hero son shot, killed Oregon school shooter

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Alleged Chinese agent has ties to scam group, records show

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Kristi Noem no longer serving as envoy to Shield of the Americas

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Ousted general warned of missile defense shortage before Iran war

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On economy, Vance says "we're turning the ship around"

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Vance says "selling access to the White House" is "disgusting"

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Vance says admin. must take action when ICE agents "screw up"

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Investigation -- Is a bootleg weight-loss drug to blame for 2 reported deaths?

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Interactive -- These documents tell the story of the Cornell rape allegations

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Ross Douthat: How to Survive the Robot Apocalypse

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Katie Zacharia out as White House press secretary after first week

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Vance calls El-Sayed a "weasel" as Michigan Senate race heats up

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In Kentucky campaign stop, Trump says he "can do stuff that is unbelievable"

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DHS Secretary Mullin calls Ilhan Omar probe a "strong case"

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