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Senator seeks DEA info on "incredibly disturbing" Epstein drug investigation -- Federal drug enforcement investigators targeted Jeffrey Epstein and 14 others in a yearslong probe first reported by CBS News.

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Can the U.S. and Iran reach a nuclear deal to avert a war? -- Trump says he won't let Iran to build a nuclear weapon, and Iran says it doesn't intend to, but as talks resume, experts see war as more likely than a deal.

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FBI moving command post in Nancy Guthrie investigation, source says -- The investigation into the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie is still running at full speed, a law enforcement source familiar with the investigation told CBS News.

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Prosecutor defends human smuggling charges against Kilmar Abrego Garcia -- A federal judge is weighing whether to dismiss the criminal case against Kilmar Abrego Garcia on the grounds the prosecution is vindictive.

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Columbia student released after being detained by DHS agents -- The Department of Homeland Security said ICE agents detained Elmina Aghayeva at Columbia University Thursday, saying her student visa was revoked in 2016.

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DoD officials sent Anthropic final offer for military use of AI, sources say -- Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth gave Anthropic until Friday at 5 p.m. to grant the military unresticted use of its AI technology.

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"I wanted to be on it all the time," plaintiff says in social media trial -- The 20-year-old plaintiff alleges that using YouTube and Instagram from a young age intensified her depression and led to suicidal thoughts.

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Details emerge about one of men killed on U.S.-registered boat off Cuba -- Michael Ortega Casanova is one of four people who were killed after people aboard a U.S.-registered speedboat allegedly opened fire on Cuba's border patrol.

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Teen detained by ICE leaves State of the Union after DHS tweet -- Marcelo Gomes da Silva attended President Trump's speech at the Capitol as the guest of Democratic Congressman Seth Moulton​.

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Donald Trump's Feel-Good State of the Union -- By mixing patriotism and partisan trolls, the president tried to reset his presidency by returning to a winning formula.

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The Gringo Dream Burns in Puerto Vallarta -- Americans who thought the beachfront paradise was Mexico without Mexican problems are learning how wrong they were.

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Buried by Snow-and by Shaky Science -- It feels like snowstorms are becoming more intense, but science tells us that we don't really know.

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Trump administration asks Supreme Court to allow end of TPS for Syrians -- The Trump administration asked the Supreme Court on Thursday to allow it to end temporary deportation protections for thousands of Syrian immigrants living in the U.S.

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NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani meets with President Trump at the White House -- New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani traveled to Washington, D.C. Thursday to meet with President Trump.

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Judge rules construction of Trump's White House ballroom can continue for now -- U.S. District Judge Richard Leon ruled Thursday that the legal challenge brought by a preservationist group failed because the White House is not a government agency.

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Bipartisan bill aims to block big investors from buying single-family homes -- A bipartisan Senate duo is teaming up on legislation that would ban large investment firms from snapping up single-family homes, a measure they say is aimed at the country's housing affordability crunch.

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ICE arrested 261 DACA recipients over 10 months last year, document shows -- Federal immigration agents arrested 261 DACA recipients during the first 10 months of the second Trump administration, according to statistics shared with Congress. -- Feb 25

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Should I file for bankruptcy for credit card debt? -- Bankruptcy can wipe out credit card debt, but it comes at a steep cost. Here's what to consider before you decide.

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How much interest can a $20,000 CD account earn in 5 years? -- While not as profitable as it was, a CD account of this size and length can still be lucrative. Here's what to know.

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How much interest can $50,000 earn in 2026? Here's what to consider.

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Papa John's to close 300 restaurant as it moves to cut costs -- Struggling pizza chain Papa John's said it will close 200 restaurants this year and another 100 by the end of 2027.

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FedEx vows to pass any tariff refunds it gets from U.S. on to customers -- FedEx said it will reimburse customers if the Trump administration provides refunds following a Supreme Court ruling that struck down emergency tariffs.

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Mortgage rates fall below 6% for the first time since 2022 -- The decline in the average 30-year mortgage rate could be good news for home shoppers as the spring home-buying season gets rolling.

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Walmart to pay $100 million to settle FTC case on delivery driver wages -- The Federal Trade Commission, joined by 11 states, claimed that the retail giant deceived its employees about pay and the tips they could earn.

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Ford recalls 4.4 million vehicles over faulty software -- Ford said a tech glitch can increase the risk of a crash for vehicles towing a trailer. Here's what to look for.

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Pentagon in standoff with AI giant Anthropic -- With less than 24 hours left, Anthropic and the Pentagon are locked in a standoff over access to the company's powerful artificial intelligence. Jo Ling Kent reports.

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U.S.-Iran talks make progress, but still no deal -- Despite progress toward a potential nuclear deal between the U.S. and Iran, both countries and the region are also preparing for failure -- and potential war. Charlie D'Agata has details.

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Columbia student released from DHS custody -- A Columbia University student was detained by federal agents Thursday morning at one of its residential buildings and was later released after New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani brought up the case in a meeting with President Trump. Tom Hanson has more.

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How the Nancy Guthrie investigation is shifting -- Nearly four weeks into the investigation of Nancy Guthrie's disappearance, the main crime scene is being turned back over to the family. Jonathan Vigliotti reports.

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CBS Evening News - What Hillary Clinton said in deposition on Epstein - Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton sat for a deposition with members of the House Oversight Committee in New York, where she told lawmakers she had "no idea" about Jeffrey Epstein or Ghislaine Maxwell's criminal activities. Nikole Killion has details. 9H ago - 02:55

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New details on speedboat shootout off Cuba -- American citizens were on board a stolen speedboat that entered Cuban waters, and at least one American was one of four people killed by Cuba's coast guard after the occupants of the boat allegedly opened fire on the Cuban military, the White House confirmed to CBS News. Cristian Benavides has more.

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The Daily Report - What U.S., Iran want out of nuclear talks - The U.S. and Iran held a third round of indirect nuclear talks in Geneva on Thursday. The Iranian foreign minister said the two sides made good progress and will meet for another round next week. Alan Eyre, a distinguished diplomatic fellow at the Middle East Institute, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss. 9H ago - 03:06

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Details on Columbia student detained by DHS -- Protests broke out on Thursday in Manhattan after immigration agents arrested a student at Columbia University inside a residential building owned by the school. She was released a few hours later. CBS News immigration correspondent Camilo Montoya-Galvez has more.

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Plaintiff in social media case takes stand -- Jurors heard from the 20-year-old woman at the center of a landmark social media addiction trial on Thursday. Dara Kerr, tech reporter for The Guardian, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.

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Sources: Some FBI staffers on docs case fired -- At least ten FBI employees who worked on the classified documents investigation into President Trump have been fired, according to multiple sources. CBS News senior Justice Department reporter Sarah Lynch has more.

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U.S., Iran holds third round of nuclear talks -- The U.S. and Iran held a third round of indirect nuclear talks in Geneva on Thursday. President Trump's son-in-law, Jared Kushner, and special envoy Steve Witkoff were there on behalf of the U.S. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang reports.

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