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Live - Iran calls deadly attack on Kuwait retaliation for latest U.S. strikes - After Trump insisted talks with Iran were "going on continuously," Iran fired a deadly missile and drone salvo at Kuwait, claiming retaliation for new U.S. strikes. updated 16M ago

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Senate moving forward with reconciliation bill, dropping ballroom funds -- Senate Republicans are preparing to move forward with a package to fund the Department of Homeland Security's immigration agencies Wednesday.

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Bass to advance in LA mayor's race as Pratt and Raman vie for final spot -- CBS News projects that incumbent Mayor Karen Bass will advance to the November election, while her opponents, Councilmember Nithya Raman and political newcomer Spencer Pratt, compete for the final spot.

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California bank hostage situation ends after suspect shot dead -- The suspect was pronounced dead at the scene early Wednesday morning, the Bakersfield Police Department said.

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Trump admin. floats tariffs on 60 trading partners after forced labor probe -- The Trump administration has unveiled proposed tariffs of 10% or more on dozens of countries accused of failing to crack down on forced labor, including some of the U.S.'s largest trading partners.

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Far-right politicians claim U.K. teen's murder shows "two-tier policing" -- Protesters angry over the murder of Henry Nowak and the way he was treated by officers after being fatally stabbed clashed violently with British police.

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At least 21, mostly foreign nationals, dead in fire at India hotel -- The fire started in the ground floor restaurant of an India hotel popular with patients at a nearby healthcare facility.

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Supreme Court lets Alabama use House map that favors GOP in midterms -- The Supreme Court cleared the way for Alabama to use a House map that is more favorable to Republicans, despite a lower court finding that the plan intentionally discriminated against Black voters.

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Outback Steakhouse sued for $1.5M over alleged mashed potato slip-and-fall -- A Virginia woman alleges she suffered serious injuries after slipping on what appeared to be mashed potatoes at an Outback Steakhouse.

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8 bagged bodies found with note in narco-trafficking hotspot - The discovery comes in the midst of a U.S.-backed military crackdown on the organized crime gangs in Ecuador. 0M ago

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Hostage situation ends at California bank -- The FBI shot and killed a person suspected of holding people hostage at a bank in Bakersfield, California, police said, adding that all hostages are safe. CBS News' Jonathan Vigliotti has the latest.

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2 California bank standoff hostages released -- Negotiations continue after a bank standoff in Southern California that began Tuesday, where hostages were taken. CBS News' Jonathan Vigliotti reports.

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Blanche slammed for "anti-weaponization" fund -- Republican and Democratic lawmakers grilled acting Attorney General Todd Blanche over the Justice Department's $1.8 billion "anti-weaponization" fund that the Trump administration has backed away from following intense bipartisan backlash. CBS News' Aaron Navarro reports.

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Social Security checks could be cut by $500 a month in 2032, report finds -- Beneficiaries would continue receiving payments if Social Security's trust fund is depleted, but checks could shrink by about 24%, according to a new report.

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Pilot of fighter jet downed over Iran previously shot down in Kuwaiti incident -- About a month after ejecting during the friendly-fire incident, the pilot was on a mission over Iran when his jet was hit by a surface-to-air missile, prompting a daring rescue operation.

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CBS News fires longtime 60 Minutes correspondent Scott Pelley -- CBS News has fired longtime 60 Minutes correspondent and former "CBS Evening News" anchor Scott Pelley one day after he had a tense and confrontational exchange with new 60 Minutes executive producer Nick Bilton.

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Scientists find yeast in frozen mummy's guts, use it to make bread -- More than 5,300 years ago, Oetzi the Iceman was strolling through the Alps on the border of Austria and Italy when he was killed by an arrow in the back.

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El Ni o could bring more widespread coral bleaching, NOAA warns -- The expected arrival of El Ni o this summer could trigger another mass coral bleaching event, which would be the fifth on record, researchers said.

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Gang leader "Black Cat" arrested over 19 killings in Honduras -- The killings took place in the restive Bajo Aguan region of Honduras where rival gangs have fought over control of palm farms and drug trafficking routes.

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Cruise ship passenger found dead on Caribbean island after vanishing during hike -- Police on the eastern Caribbean island of St. Kitts and Nevis say they found the body of a Chinese cruise ship passenger who went missing last week.

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GOP Rep Kean to face Bennett as Dems seek to oust absent GOP N.J. incumbent -- Kean has been missing from the job since March, citing a "personal medical issue."

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Tribeca at 25: NYC festival celebrates music, Broadway and New York stories -- The 25th edition of the film and media festival opens on Wednesday, showcasing more than 100 world premiere documentaries and narrative features, as well as short films, live music, podcasts and conversations with leading entertainment figures.

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EXCLUSIVE: Scooter Braun Tells His Side of the Taylor Swift Masters War -- I spoke to the former mega-manager about working with Kanye West, how management is like parenting, and about being cast as the villain in Taylor Swift's fairy tale: 'I legitimately don't know her.'

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Arthur Brooks: The Pope's Guide to the AI Revolution -- For all the panic surrounding AI, Pope Leo offers a coherent philosophy for how individuals, leaders, and societies should actually live with it.

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The Parents Who Let Their Daughter Die -- 'I don't want my little girl to die,' Cissy Dekker said about her 19-year-old daughter, Iris. 'But out of love, I also don't want this life for her.'

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Bitter GOP primary for South Dakota governor heads to runoff as Toby Doeden advances -- Businessman and self-described outsider Toby Doeden will advance to a runoff for the GOP nomination for South Dakota governor, CBS News has projected, after a competitive and frequently contentious primary.

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DOJ says it has superseding indictment against Southern Poverty Law Center -- The superseding indictment does not contain any new charges or name new defendants from the original version, which was returned in April.

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Blanche says DOJ "not moving forward" with "anti-weaponization" fund -- "We are not moving forward with the fund. Period," Blanche told House lawmakers.

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Zach Lahn wins Iowa GOP governor primary, upsetting Trump-backed rival -- MAHA-aligned Republican Zach Lahn will face Democrat Rob Sand in this year's race for Iowa governor, setting up what could be an unusually competitive contest in a red-leaning state.

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GOP Rep. Kean returning to in-person work in "matter of weeks" after absence -- The New Jersey congressman last voted on March 5.

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How much interest can a $1,000 CD account earn now (and is it worth opening)? -- CD interest rates remain high now, but are they high enough to support a $1,000 deposit? Here's what to consider.

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3 signs that it's time to open a CD account now

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How much interest can you earn on $40,000 now? Here are 4 options to consider.

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What's the minimum you're required to withdraw from a $750,000 retirement account? -- A $750,000 retirement nest egg comes with hefty mandatory withdrawals. Here's what the IRS requires each year.

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What's the required minimum distribution from a $400,000 retirement account?

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Social Security recipients could receive a large COLA adjustment, forecasters say. Here's how they can earn 4% on their money now.

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Can nursing home debt lead to Social Security garnishment? -- Wondering if an unpaid nursing home bill will impact your Social Security check? Here's what federal law allows.

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Can joint bank accounts put your Social Security at risk?

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

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Upcoming billing change could make pregnancy pricier -- Come January, pregnancy care physician billing codes will change from a bundled system to an la carte one.

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The main reason some young college grads are struggling to find work -- Economists at the New York Federal Reserve say they've identified the main reason some recent college grads are having trouble landing a job.

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Gas prices likely to remain high for months, energy experts say -- "It will be a very long, multi-month to multi-year process for things to fully normalize," GasBuddy's Patrick De Haan said.

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Blanche defends "anti-weaponization" fund -- Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche told the House Appropriations Committee Tuesday that the Justice Department was no longer moving forward with its "anti-weaponization" fund, but he defended its creation. CBS News' Aaron Navarro has more.

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Political strategists on election results -- Political strategists Chuck Rocha and Kevin Sheridan join CBS News with their take on the primary election results in several states.

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Lynette Hooker's disappearance probed -- Lynette Hooker's disappearance is being investigated as a possible murder, an official says, after her husband reported her missing during a sailing trip in the Bahamas. CBS News' Cristian Benavides reports.

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CBS Mornings - Spike Lee talks NBA Finals - The NBA Finals between the San Antonio Spurs and New York Knicks get underway Wednesday. Oscar winning filmmaker Spike Lee speaks to "CBS Mornings" about his decades of being a Knicks fan, why he's confident in the team and the NBA Finals. 5H ago - 5:45

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Jon Hamm talks "Your Friends & Neighbors" -- Jon Hamm previews "Your Friends & Neighbors" season 2 finale, saying "it is satisfying" and provides some answers for fans. He also talks about the relatability of the show's characters and reflects on "Mad Men."

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Andre De Shields on Tony nomination -- Andre De Shields speaks to "CBS Mornings" about starring in "Cats: The Jellicle Ball," which is a reimagining of Andrew Lloyd Webber's classical musical told through the lens of ballroom culture. De Shields talks about bringing ballroom to Broadway and his latest Tony nomination.

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Best airline rankings -- "The Points Guy" founder and CEO Brian Kelly joins "CBS Mornings" to reveal and break down the results of its 10th annual best airlines report. The rankings are based on factors like reliability, experience, loyalty programs and cost.

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