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Sponsored - How to buy physical gold for retirement in 2026 - Buying physical gold for retirement this year? Here's how to do that without overpaying or getting burned. 2H ago

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Exclusive - Why some Democratic women will wear white to Trump's State of the Union - The Democratic Women's Caucus wore pink to President Trump's address to Congress last year. This year, they're returning to white. 4H ago

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Utah author fatally poisoned husband to get his money, prosecutors say -- Kouri Richins slipped five times the lethal dose of fentanyl into a cocktail that her husband drank, prosecutors say.

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Strike on alleged drug boat in Caribbean kills 3 people, U.S. military says -- Since the administration began targeting those it calls "narcoterrorists" in small vessels last year, at least 148 people have been killed in the strikes.

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Lindsey Vonn says surgery saved leg from amputation after Olympics crash -- American skier Lindsey Vonn, who crashed seconds into her downhill race at the 2026 Winter Olympics​, said she is finally out of the hospital as she recovers.

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Nick Reiner pleads not guilty in the killing of his parents -- Nick Reiner​, 32, was charged with two counts of murder​ in the killing of his parents, Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner.

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Dow closes down more than 800 points as AI and tariff risks rattle investors -- Stocks slumped amid investor fear of AI disruption and uncertainty surrounding President Trump's new tariffs.

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Social Security could run dry earlier than expected, analysis finds -- The Social Security Administration wouldn't stop issuing benefits once its trust funds are exhausted, but it could be forced to cut benefits.

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Tariffs pose "huge uncertainty" after Supreme Court ruling, experts say -- The Trump administration is unlikely to back down from pursuing additional tariffs following the Supreme Court decision, according to trade experts.

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Maps show snow totals, blizzard warnings for major winter storm -- Blizzard warnings are in effect for New York City, New Jersey, southern New England and coastal communities along the East Coast.

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How advanced is Iran's nuclear program? Here's what we know. -- President Trump is pressuring Iran to either curtail its nuclear program or face military strikes, after Iran amassed a large stockpile of highly enriched uranium. Here's what to know.

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Defense attorneys build mapping tool to track Justice Dept. "weaponization" -- A defense lawyers group has posted a tracking tool to enable users to check on the status of some of the controversial prosecutions attempted by DOJ in the first year of Trump's second term.

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Nancy Guthrie investigators turn to genetic genealogy. It's worked in big cases before. -- Investigators in the Nancy Guthrie case have turned to genetic genealogy as they try to make the most of potential DNA evidence.

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Inside the Christian Civil War over Antisemitism -- 'To be antisemitic is to be anti-Christian,' a famous Catholic once said. Today, many young Catholics believe that's outdated.

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The Boys of Team USA -- The Americans just won the best hockey game in a generation. They did so for their fallen teammate Johnny Gaudreau-and for all of us.

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How Tehran Whitewashes Its Crimes Abroad -- As Iran's security forces crushed protests, a parallel operation unfolded online, blaming a domestic uprising on a global conspiracy.

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DHS officials watch for response by U.S.-based cartel networks after leader killed -- Law enforcement is monitoring potential increases in violence, coercion or debt-collection activity in domestic trafficking corridors after cartel head "El Mencho" was killed Sunday.

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Some U.S. Embassy staff in Beirut ordered to leave amid escalating tensions -- The State Department has ordered some staff in the U.S. Embassy in Beirut to begin to leave Lebanon, multiple sources familiar with the matter said.

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FedEx sues Trump administration for "full refund" of tariff payments -- FedEx sued the Trump administration over its tariffs on Monday, asking for a "full refund" of all payments it made to the government under a set of tariff policies that were ruled illegal by the Supreme Court.

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Greer says White House expects to "stand by" trade deals after SCOTUS ruling -- U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer said "stand by" the trade deal agreements it has signed with its partners despite the Supreme Court's tariff decision. -- Feb 22

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Trump says he will raise global tariffs to 15% after Supreme Court decision -- On Friday, President Trump signed a proclamation that would impose 10% tariffs on most foreign imports to the United States. -- Feb 21

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Gold vs dividend stocks: Which makes more sense for retirement income?

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Gold investing scams targeting seniors: Red flags every retiree should know

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How much interest will a money market account earn by 2027? -- Money market account interest rates are still competitive. Here's how much savers can earn with an account by 2027.

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$40,000 money market account vs. $40,000 CD: Which will earn more interest in 2026?

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How much will a $10,000 CD account earn by 2027?

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4 THINGS GOLD INVESTING BEGINNERS NEED TO REMEMBER RIGHT NOW -- Gold investing beginners can boost their chances of long-term success by remembering these four important items.

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How much tax do I pay if I sell gold?

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How can you sell your gold for the most money?

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Here's how much the new "no tax on tips" deduction could save you -- Workers who claim the new deduction will see an average tax cut of around $1,400, although some could realize larger savings.

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DHS says TSA PreCheck operational after announcing suspension amid shutdown -- Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said in a statement that TSA and Customs and Border Protection are "suspending courtesy and special privilege escorts."

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Trump's Section 122 tariffs could spur new legal battle, experts say -- President Trump's novel use of a 1974 trade law to impose a global 15% tariff could be ripe for legal challenges, according to trade experts.

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ICE whistleblower to testify before lawmakers -- A former U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement instructor who says new recruits are receiving "defective" training is set to testify on Monday at a hearing organized by congressional Democrats. CBS News immigration correspondent Camilo Montoya-Galvez has more.

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Nick Reiner pleads not guilty to murder -- Nick Reiner pleaded not guilty in Los Angeles on Monday in the killing of his parents, Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner. CBS News correspondent Carter Evans has more.

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Mandelson arrested after Epstein files release -- Former U.K. ambassador to the U.S. Peter Mandelson has been arrested by London's Metropolitan Police on suspicion of misconduct in public office, weeks after a series of emails between him and Jeffrey Epstein were revealed.

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Jack Smith's report sealed on Trump documents -- A federal judge permanently blocked the release of former special counsel Jack Smith's report on President Trump's handling of classified documents. CBS News' Scott MacFarlane has more.

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The Takeout - Pilot who saw alleged UFO reacts to Trump order - President Trump says he's ordering the release of government information on aliens and UFO's. One of the most prominent sightings was a 2004 incident when two Navy pilots saw a so-called "Tic Tac" shaped object off the coast of southern California. Alex Dietrich, one of those pilots who saw the alleged UFO, joins CBS News to discuss. 2H ago - 05:31

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Kash Patel takes FBI jet to Italy for Olympics -- FBI Director Kash Patel took a government plane to the Olympics in Italy and was spotted partying with the U.S. men's hockey team on Sunday. Previously, Patel had criticized his predecessor for similar trips. Adam Green, co-founder of the Progressive Change Campaign Committee, and former U.S. Rep. Fred Upton join CBS News to discuss.

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Newsom faces backlash for SAT score comments -- A comment made by California Gov. Gavin Newsom at his book tour is being slammed by critics as racially insensitive. He told the mayor of Atlanta, Andre Dickens, and a crowd at the event, "I'm like you. I'm no better than you. You know, I'm a 960 SAT guy. And, you know, and I'm not trying to offend anyone, you know, trying to act all there, if you've got 940." Coleman Hughes, a columnist for the Free Press, joins CBS News to discuss. The Free Press is a Paramount publication.

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What to expect from Trump's State of the Union -- President Trump is set to deliver the State of the Union on Tuesday. CBS News chief Washington analyst Robert Costa has a preview.

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Mexican cartel expert on "El Mencho" killing -- Stefano Ritondale is chief intelligence officer for Artorias and also runs All Source News ,which specializes in Mexican cartels. He joined CBS News to discuss the Mexican operation that killed cartel leader "El Mencho" and the violent clashes that have broken out in the aftermath.

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