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Pentagon releases new batch of UFO files: "Did you see that?" -- The Pentagon on Friday released a new batch of documents and images related to UFOs, the fifth disclosure in recent months about the strange encounters.

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How a duck's friendship helped a golden retriever overcome health issues -- Justin and Tori Cannarelli of New York almost have a typical American family with their two children and a dog. But they also have one very unique member: a duck.

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Video shows gunman start deadly rampage at Idaho In-N-Out drive-thru -- Three people were killed in the shooting that started at an In-N-Out restaurant in Twin Falls, Idaho.

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Outer Banks community spending $50M to save its beachfront economy -- A $50 million effort is underway to restore miles of eroded shoreline in Buxton, a village on one of the barrier islands of North Carolina's Outer Banks.

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Appeals court blocks Trump's White House ballroom, teeing up Supreme Court fight -- A federal appeals court said the White House lacks the authority to unilaterally construct the 90,000-square-foot ballroom. President Trump said the administration will appeal to the Supreme Court.

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Water rationing begins in Puerto Rico amid drought crisis: "It's brutal" -- Puerto Rico's massive rationing measure comes amid a severe drought on top of shortages due to infrastructure issues.

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NBA player Brandon Clarke died from effects of heroin and cocaine, officials say -- Memphis Grizzlies forward Brandon Clarke died in May from the effects of heroin and cocaine, authorities said Friday.

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Helicopter fighting massive Utah wildfire crashes, no word on 2 people aboard -- The Federal Aviation Administration confirmed that the helicopter crashed in Richfield, which is about 160 miles south of Salt Lake City.

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"Pink flags" of postpartum psychosis - and more takeaways from "Healthful" -- Perinatal psychiatrist Dr. Uruj Kamal Haider and Kriti Lodha joined a special edition of "Healthful" to talk more about mental health conditions, including postpartum psychosis​.

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Who Had to Lose for Jason Arday to Win? -- A scandal over a Cambridge academic shows that many universities still act like we're living in 2020.

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Tyler Cowen: Nothing Can Stop the AI Revolution -- Are you worried about an AI market crash or a company going bankrupt? Don't be. Just as with railroads 150 years ago, nothing can stop technological progress.

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Roy Cooper, Sherrod Brown, and the Road to Democratic Victory -- While radical left newcomers like Abdul El-Sayed get the media attention, veteran candidates like Roy Cooper in North Carolina and Sherrod Brown in Ohio could win back the Senate for Democrats.

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Trump mounts new effort to fire Fed's Lisa Cook after Supreme Court ruling -- The White House has informed Lisa Cook, a member of the Federal Reserve Board of Governors, that President Trump is considering firing her.

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Senate passes long-stalled Russia sanctions bill championed by Lindsey Graham -- The Senate has tried for more than a year to get the legislation imposing sanctions on Russia across the finish line. It also includes sanctions on Iran.

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First Assistant U.S. Attorney Bill Essayli hired former top aide Shawn Lewis to be a federal law enforcement liaison, though Lewis has three prior convictions for driving under the influence and a pending battery charge.

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U.S. targets Iran's banking system, companies with new sanctions -- This is the eighth round of Iran-related sanctions announced by the Trump administration this year.

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President Trump announced over $180 million in grants to boost educational programs for the mining industry, part of a bid to increase critical mineral production.

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Why a Medicare supplemental insurance plan is worth opening this August -- Medicare supplemental insurance is often valuable for seniors, but particularly so this August. Here's why.

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What are the biggest mistakes people make with Medicare?

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4 WAYS SENIORS CAN PREPARE FOR SURPRISE MEDICAL COSTS, ACCORDING TO EXPERTS

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How much interest can a $40,000 high-yield savings account earn over the next year? -- Interest earnings on a $40,000 high-yield savings account over the next year could be robust. Here's what to know.

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How have CD rates changed compared to last August? Here's what savers may not know.

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Here's how much interest a $40,000 9-month CD will earn savers now

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Can multiple debt collectors try to collect on the same debt? -- Getting calls about the same debt from different debt collection companies? Here's why that may be happening.

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Can debt collectors re-age an old debt? 5 things to know now

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Best debt relief companies, plus advice borrowers need to know now

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A quandary for the Fed: Dealing with hot inflation and cool job growth -- A sudden slump in hiring has dramatically changed the outlook for the Federal Reserve's September interest rate decision.

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July jobs report reveals unexpected loss of 23,000 jobs -- Friday's jobs report showed employers shed jobs last month, rather than adding 95,000 new hires that had been forecast by economists.

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Warren presses U.S. companies to share tariff refunds with customers -- Companies receiving billions in refunds for U.S. tariffs struck down by the Supreme Court should return money to consumers, Sen. Elizabeth Warren said.

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Americans got their biggest raises in 40 years. Inflation took most of it. -- The typical American's paycheck has grown faster since 2019 than in any stretch since the early 1980s. But prices climbed nearly as fast, swallowing about 80% of the wage increase.

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Millions of children could lose free school meals this fall, experts say -- Some families could face an additional $2,200 in food costs this year if their kids lose access to free school meals, according to one estimate. -- Aug 6

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Blanche likely to be confirmed as attorney general -- Todd Blanche appears likely to squeak by his Senate confirmation hearing despite concerns over the direction of the Justice Department under his leadership. Ed O'Keefe has the story.

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Bleak U.S. jobs report released -- A report released by the Labor Department on Friday showed a loss of 23,000 jobs last month, with many discouraged job seekers leaving the labor force. Kelly O'Grady reports.

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Outer Banks homes face erosion, rising sea levels -- Communities in North Carolina are scrambling to protect their shorelines as rising sea levels and erosion threaten homes, with many lost in the past few years. Skyler Henry has more.

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U.S. refunds businesses $100 billion for tariffs -- The U.S. government has refunded more than $100 billion to several companies for tariffs they paid after the Supreme Court deemed them illegal, according to a court filing this week. But will consumers see any of that money? CBS News MoneyWatch reporter Megan Cerullo joins to discuss.

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CBS Evening News - Puerto Rico facing severe drought - Puerto Rico is in the midst of its worst drought in decades. Lilia Luciano shares the details. 10H ago - 2:15

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Mothers sue over Ten Commandments in schools -- As the start of the school year approaches, three Texas mothers are suing to block the mandatory display of the Biblical 10 Commandments in their children's classrooms. Jason Allen reports.

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Police release footage of In-N-Out shooting -- Police have released surveillance and body camera footage revealing new details about the shooting at an In-N-Out in Twin Falls, Idaho, that killed three people. Carter Evans has more.

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The Takeout - Student athletes on future of college sports - President Trump is urging Congress to pass the Protect College Sports Act, which would establish new guidelines and protections for name, image and likeness payments and regulate things like the transfer portal. Student athletes Ella Brooks, Henry Gibbs, Temple Landry and Ruben Rojas Betanzos join "The Takeout" to discuss. 11H ago - 8:16

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U.S. unexpectedly loses 23,000 jobs in July -- The U.S. economy saw an unexpected 23,000 job losses for the month of July. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady has the details.

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David Crowley on Wisconsin gubernatorial bid -- Francesca Hong is leading the Democratic primary for Wisconsin governor, but the democratic socialist is not endorsed by Sen. Bernie Sanders or Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez. One of her opponents, Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley, joins to discuss his campaign.

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Farmer on primary win over Trump-backed Ogles -- Republican Rep. Andy Ogles of Tennessee, backed by President Trump, lost his primary race to farmer Charles Hatcher in a redrawn district. Hatcher joins "The Takeout" to discuss his victory and to look ahead to November's general election.

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Details on potential Oman Strait of Hormuz deal -- Sources tell CBS News that Iran and Oman continue to negotiate the terms of a potential deal regarding transit in the Strait of Hormuz. CBS News chief foreign affairs correspondent and "Face the Nation" moderator Margaret Brennan joins with more.

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