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Battle with Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen tempers news on oil flow -- Brent Crude hovers around $100 a barrel despite news of increased Mideast oil flows, as Iran's Houthi allies battle over control of Red Sea shipping lanes. -- Updated 59m ago

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Ex-"American Idol" contestant Caleb Flynn gets life sentence -- Caleb Flynn was found guilty of killing his wife, Ashley, and attempting to blame the murder on a break-in at their home. -- Updated 58m ago

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Chicago-bound flight drops 27,000 feet, returns to London -- A spokesperson for British Airways said there was a technical issue and that the aircraft later landed safely. -- Updated 3m ago

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Defense attorney says Letitia James should recuse herself from Cornell investigation -- An attorney for one of the seven men accused in the alleged sexual assault of a former Cornell University student​ at a fraternity house in 2024 is calling for Attorney General Letitia James to step down as special prosecutor. -- Updated 26m ago

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FlyDubai co-pilot planned to crash jet into Israeli airport, official says - The FlyDubai co-pilot accused of trying to crash a packed plane planned the attack for months, and should never even have been cleared to fly to Israel, sources tell CBS News.

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Russia plays down reported plague lab death and says, trust us -- A Russian plague lab worker died of "pneumonia of unknown origin," officials say, in response to initial reports that she was exposed to the deadly bacteria during a lab accident.

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Only On CBS -- Takeaways from Alito's CBS News interview -- Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito sat down with CBS News chief legal correspondent for a rare interview touching on a host of topics.

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Teenager loses hand picking up grenade in France school protests -- Nationwide protests in France over classroom conditions have disrupted lessons at hundreds of schools.

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Dennis Hastert, disgraced former House speaker, dies at 84 -- Former Speaker of the House Dennis Hastert represented Illinois for two decades in Congress and was later jailed on charges related to his concealment of hush money payments made to cover up sexual abuse.

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Christa Pike's lawyers push for commuted sentence after botched execution -- Attorneys for Christa Pike, who survived a botched execution in Tennessee last week, have renewed their push for the state to commute her death sentence.

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Trump sending ACA and Medicare checks, but will they offset costs? President Trump sent $500 checks to some Affordable Care Act enrollees, while 20 million Medicare recipients will soon get $90 checks. Will they make a difference? 2h ago

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2 dead, including student, in Central Florida school bus crash, sheriff says -- Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd said an oncoming car crossed the center line and caused the crash in Winter Haven, Florida.

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Coca-Cola reveals new flavors for Coke, Powerade and other brands -- Coca-Cola said it will roll out the new flavors, all fruit-inspired, in 2027. Here's what the beverage giant is planning.

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Karoline Leavitt joining Fox News as a contributor -- Former White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt will begin her new role at Fox News on Nov. 1.

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Supreme Court wrestles with energy companies' bid to block major climate suit -- Eight of the nine justices heard nearly two hours of oral arguments in a case involving an effort by the city and county of Boulder, Colorado, to hold energy companies accountable for the effects of global climate change.

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Manslaughter sentence tossed after AI video of victim shown in court -- In what's believed to be a first in U.S. courts, Pelkey's family used AI to create a video of his likeness to give him a voice.

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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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What could happen to your family's finances without life insurance?

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Do you have enough life insurance? A quick coverage check-up

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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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How to deal with debt when you've already cut back everywhere

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How to get (and stay) motivated when your debt feels overwhelming

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When to book Thanksgiving and Christmas flights for the best deals -- Knowing when to buy plane tickets for holiday season travel can save you money. Here's the optimal time to book this year as airfares rise.

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Gatorade sold in dozens of states recalled due to undeclared dyes -- Recalled Gatorade sold in 37 states could cause temporary "adverse health consequences," a federal regulatory agency says.

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Amazon Prime customers could get $200 refunds in expanded FTC deal -- Some Amazon customers could receive refunds of up to $200. Here's who is eligible for a payment and when consumers will get the money.

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Environmental groups sue Trump administration over vehicle MPG rollback -- Reducing fuel-efficiency standards will raise prices at the pump and produce more harmful emissions, according to environmentalists.

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American Airlines will let travelers mix cash and miles to pay for flights -- As holiday airfares spike, American Airlines plans to let travelers pay for flights with a mix of cash and loyalty points.

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FBI arrests woman at LAX accused of being Chinese agent

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The Alito Court: A rare interview with the influential Supreme Court justice

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Hero passenger on FlyDubai flight: "We are going to survive"

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Trump likely to pick Jay Clayton for AI czar, sources say

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Homan defends ICE crackdown: "Give me an example of where we went too far"

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U.S. surrogate for Chinese billionaire says she trusted agency, as questions arise

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Experts are training AI on how to do their jobs

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Friars turn to modern technology to repair 13th century basilica

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America Will Regret Withdrawing from Iraq

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I Questioned Transgender Ideology. Now I'm Facing Prison in France.

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EXCLUSIVE: The Cornell 7 Lawsuit Served the Wrong Person. Now He's the Target of an Internet Mob.

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Supreme Court gears up for new term with major cases on climate change, guns

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U.S. military removes bombers from U.K. air base following security incident

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Sen. Tillis worries about the "outsized influence" of the executive branch

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CBS News poll finds Democrats maintain House advantage amid concern about prices

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Key Biden aide recalls "draconian measures" being considered against Israel

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