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The Daily Report - UConn shocks Duke with last-second shot - The Final Four is set in the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament after a dramatic finish in Sunday night's matchup between UConn and Duke. Scott Dochterman, college sports reporter for The Athletic, joins CBS News to preview the upcoming semifinals. 11H ago - 03:33

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Why seizing Iran's nuclear stockpile would be "one of the riskiest" missions

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Special Operations Forces, Marines and Army troops now in Mideast, sources say -- The forces give Trump military options in Iran, including operations that could target opening the Strait of Hormuz, take oil from Kharg Island or seize Iran's stockpile of enriched uranium, sources said.

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Iran warns troops will be "set on fire" if U.S. launches ground operation -- "As long as the Americans seek Iran's surrender, our response is clear: Far be it from us to accept humiliation," Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, Iran's parliament speaker, said Sunday. -- Mar 29

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Everything to know about NASA's moon mission launching this week -- NASA is poised to launch four astronauts April 1 on a historic nine-day trip around the moon and back. Here's everything to know about the Artemis II mission.

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Countdown begins for long-awaited Artemis II moon mission

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Artemis II astronauts say they're "ready to go" for moon launch

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Meet the astronauts about to make history on flight around the moon -- NASA's Artemis II astronauts - three space station veterans and a Canadian rookie - stand out even in an astronaut corps full of super achievers.

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Nearly $100 million worth of cocaine found hidden in bananas -- The massive seizure of cocaine marked the latest instance of the illicit drug being found hidden in a shipment of the fruit.

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JetBlue raises checked bag fees as fuel costs climb amid Iran war -- JetBlue is hiking bag check fees as airlines face higher jet fuel costs related to the Iran war, making flying more expensive.

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Fed's Powell tells students not to despair despite tough job market -- In a Monday speech, Powell also touched on the impact of the Iran war, saying that longer-term inflation expectations remain in check.

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What to know about the legal fight over Trump's birthright citizenship order -- The Supreme Court will hear arguments Wednesday over the legality of President Trump's executive order that seeks to end birthright citizenship.

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NFL announces what city will host the Super Bowl in 2029 -- The Super Bowl will return to Las Vegas in 2029 for the second time after NFL owners voted Monday to award the nation's gambling and entertainment capital the big game.

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Snowy owl, cheetah among 40 species granted international protection -- According to a recent report, nearly one in four species catalogued by the CMS are threatened with extinction on a worldwide scale.

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Human bone found on beach traced back to banker missing since 1999 -- A human bone discovered on a California beach in 2022 has been traced back to a former banker who vanished from that area more than two decades ago.

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Can Man-Made Eggs Be the Future of Fertility? -- A hedge-fund manager and a Harvard biologist are betting that stem cell-derived eggs will transform how humans reproduce. -- Mar 29

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The Battle of Hormuz Approaches -- What are the possible scenarios for the troops currently being deployed to Iran?

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Donald Trump Is Waging Psychological Warfare -- In his war with Iran, is the president a mad king or a genius negotiator? Eli Lake offers a third explanation.

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Air traffic controller details stressed conditions before 2025 D.C. crash -- One day before the 2025 mid-air collision over Washington, D.C. that killed 67 people, two separate passenger jets had to take sudden action to avoid colliding with Army helicopters.

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U.S. military needs to keep up as drones advance, Marine veteran says -- Iran is launching deadly drone strikes on U.S. forces and allies in the Middle East. The same weapons have been used for years in Ukraine, where drones have transformed warfare.

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Michael Jordan on NASCAR, basketball and the one title he won't claim -- Michael Jordan reflects on his life after basketball, his move into NASCAR, and the pressure that still comes with his competitive drive and fame.

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DHS shutdown set to stretch on with Congress on 2-week break -- The shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security is set to stretch on after House Republicans rejected a Senate-passed solution to the standoff late last week.

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States pay contractors millions to comply with Trump law to cut Medicaid rolls -- The One Big Beautiful Bill Act will add red tape and restrictions for those seeking Medicaid and SNAP benefits. And the costs to update computer systems that determine eligibility for those programs will be steep. -- Mar 30

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NYT accuses Pentagon of flouting judge's order blocking its press access policy -- The New York Times says the Defense Department flouted a court order blocking it from enforcing a policy limiting press access to the Pentagon.

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Exclusive - Trump administration scaling back asylum crackdown, sources say - The unprecedented move amounted to an indefinite suspension of all asylum requests filed outside of immigration court, regardless of the applicant's nationality. 15H ago

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Trump says he has "no problem" with Russian tanker bringing oil to Cuba -- When asked if a New York Times report that the tanker would be allowed to reach Cuba was true, Mr. Trump said: "If a country wants to send some oil into Cuba right now, I have no problem whether it's Russia or not."

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Sponsored - What happens after you miss a tax deadline? Missing a tax deadline triggers immediate IRS penalties - but how bad it gets depends entirely on what you do next. 15H ago

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When a medical crisis leads to tax debt: Relief programs that can help

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Retirees with surprise IRS bills: Options when you can't pay in full

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How much interest will a $3,000 CD account earn at today's rates? -- A $3,000 CD account can be worth exploring for many savers now. Here's how much interest it'll earn at today's rates.

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$60,000 CD vs. $60,000 money market account: Which will earn more interest in 2026?

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Here's how much interest $75,000 will earn in a money market account this year

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How to negotiate credit card debt when you're on Social Security -- Credit card issuers are limited when you're on Social Security. Here's how to use that to your advantage.

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Can credit card debt be discharged in bankruptcy if you're on disability?

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

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Brent crude touches $115 a barrel, while U.S. stocks recover some losses -- With stocks cheaper than they were before the Iran war, some investors are looking for an opportune time to buy.

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Online sports betting linked to rising delinquency rates, report finds -- A study from the New York Fed found that delinquency rates increased faster in states where online sports betting is legal.

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How quickly will airport security lines ease after TSA workers get paid? -- The Department of Homeland Security said TSA agents should begin receiving pay as early as Monday, March 30.

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Should you rely on AI to do your taxes? Experts warn of risks. -- About 1 in 4 Americans are using AI chatbots to prepare their tax returns, but experts warn the tools can produce outdated or inaccurate guidance. -- Mar 27

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Iran war fallout raises odds of a U.S. recession, economists say -- Economists say the conflict in Iran is making a recession more likely, with higher energy prices hitting consumers and businesses. -- Mar 27

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TSA workers start receiving paychecks -- TSA workers across the country are starting to receive about a month's worth of back pay after President Trump signed an executive order last week. Kris Van Cleave reports.

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Ex-Mossad official says Iran was underestimated -- As the Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen join the conflict with Israel, a former Mossad official tells Holly Williams that the Iranians were underestimated.

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Anticipation grows for Artemis II moon launch -- After weeks of delays, NASA is finally poised for the launch of a historic flight this week to send a crew of four astronauts on a trailblazing nine-day trip around the moon and back. Mark Strassmann has more.

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CBS Evening News - Trump pushes for Iran deal, threatens action - President Trump argues he's making progress in talks with Iran, but threatened to blow up Iran's energy sector if talks fail. Ed O'Keefe has the latest. 10H ago - 02:43

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Rising gas prices could ripple across the economy -- Higher oil prices are hitting consumers at the gas pump hard. Meanwhile, economists warn they could lead to inflation as financial markets struggle to recover from five weeks of losses. Jason Allen has more.

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Helicopter flyby at Kid Rock's home draws scrutiny -- The Army said that it has launched a review after singer and rapper Kid Rock shared a video to social media that shows a pair of Apache helicopters flying outside of his Tennessee house. Matt Gutman has details.

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What latest deployment signals about Iran war -- Sources confirmed to CBS News that the latest deployment to the Middle East includes special operation forces, like Navy SEALs and Army Rangers, in addition to thousands of Marines and Army paratroopers. CBS News national security analyst Aaron MacLean joins to examine the move.

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Good weather predicted ahead of Artemis II launch -- Forecasters are predicting good weather ahead of the scheduled, historic Artemis II moon mission on Wednesday. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood joins from the Kennedy Space Center with the latest on preparations.

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Unmanned drones reshaping modern battlefields -- Even before the conflict in the Middle East, the Russia-Ukraine war became a testing ground for the use of unmanned drones in active military combat. Former national security adviser H. R. McMaster joins CBS News to discuss the technology's impact on warfare.

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Some TSA workers begin receiving partial paychecks -- Sources tell CBS News that some Transportation Security Administration officers have received partial paychecks after President Trump signed an executive order last week directing the Department of Homeland Security to pay them. CBS News homeland security correspondent Nicole Sganga has more.

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