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California couple at center of surrogacy scandal arrested -- Guojun Xuan and Silvia Zhang, who had at least 25 children via surrogates, were arrested at their home in Arcadia, California. -- Updated 12m ago

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Storm brewing off Mexico could impact Gulf Coast as hurricane this weekend -- Tropical Depression Nine formed in the Gulf, and it's expected to become a hurricane later this week.

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Fort Hood shooter Nidal Hasan to be executed Dec. 3, email states -- Nidal Hasan is set to die by firing squad in what will be the first military execution since 1961. -- Updated 34m ago

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Paramount closes $110 billion deal to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery -- The merger unites two major movie studios, news operations CBS News and CNN and cable networks including Comedy Central and TNT. -- Updated 38m ago

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Why you just got a $90 Social Security check - and who missed out -- Millions of seniors are getting $90 direct deposits from Social Security this week, prompting questions about the source of the money. -- Updated 37m ago

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Iran's Houthi allies deny losing ground as Mideast crisis engulfs Yemen -- Iran's Houthi allies deny losing ground to Yemen's Saudi-backed military, but oil prices ease despite the Middle East crisis erupting in a battle over control of another key waterway.

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The life and travels of an alleged Chinese agent -- A CBS News investigation reveals new details about the life and background of a California mom accused of conducting surveillance for China.

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Eva Marie Saint, "North by Northwest" star, dies at 102 -- Eva Marie Saint won an Oscar for her film debut opposite Marlon Brando in "On the Waterfront." She bucked many Hollywood conventions throughout her lengthy career.

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Olympian accused of damaging Reflecting Pool seeks probe of potential misconduct -- David Hearn is asking the Justice and Interior Dept. inspectors general to investigate his arrest and the dismissal of the case against him.

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Christa Pike is conscious, speaking after botched execution, attorneys say -- Christa Pike, a death row inmate who was subject​ to a failed execution attempt in Tennessee last week, is conscious and speaking from her hospital bed, her attorneys said Tuesday.

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Ex-CIA official found with $40 million in gold bars admits to sprawling scheme -- A former CIA official admitted to inventing fake classified programs to divert nearly $200 million in government money that was used to buy Florida mansions and gold bars.

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Trump suggests letting Iran "take out" LA, San Diego during rally -- Gov. Gavin Newsom called President Trump "deranged and dangerous" after he suggested letting Iran "take out" Los Angeles and San Diego.

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What to know about plague amid reports of Russian lab worker's death - Reports of a lab worker dying in Russia after allegedly being exposed to plague have raised concerns, even as the WHO says the public health risk is low. 2h ago

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Amelia Earhart investigators to study mysterious object in Pacific -- Investigators have begun an expedition to study a mysterious "visual anomaly" that they say may be Amelia Earhart's long-lost plane.

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Hearing over effort to deport Kilmar Abrego Garcia to Liberia abruptly canceled -- A hearing before a federal judge over whether Kilmar Abrego Garcia can be deported to Liberia was abruptly canceled on Tuesday.

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ABC asks judge to block FCC early license review -- An ABC lawyer argued the FCC was effectively forcing the broadcast company to sit with its "head on a guillotine" while it awaits a decision about its license renewals.

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Mexico arrests alleged cartel leader and fuel smuggler "The Tank" -- Authorities say "El Tanque" runs a massive fuel theft network and is linked to homicides, kidnappings and drug trafficking.

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Jim Bakker, who co-founded "The PTL Club" but fell into disgrace, dies at 86 -- Jim Bakker, who along with his first wife Tammy Faye built an evangelical empire around "The PTL Club" TV show, only to lose it all over a sex scandal and financial crimes, has died at 86.

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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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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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Trump is promising tax-free red-dyed diesel. Will it lower costs? -- Experts say the new executive order will have a limited impact on farmers and truckers who rely on diesel.

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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?

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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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Former Cornell frat members ask university to clear their names

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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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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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GOP Super PAC pours $5 million into South Carolina Senate race, sources say

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Democrats see White House "pay for play" scheme with Balkan gas project

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Trump says he'll start paying for ads after pushback over taxpayer funding

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Supreme Court wrestles with energy companies' bid to block major climate suit

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Karoline Leavitt joining Fox News as a contributor

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