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5 drown in river in Ohio as child runs for help -- Authorities say five people died near Columbus, Ohio, after several of them went into the water to assist another person who was struggling to swim.

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60 Minutes - The monarch butterfly migration mystery - Monarchs traveled to a remote part of Mexico, a journey they've made for thousands of years, and wintered there. Now tens of millions of the butterflies are on an epic aerial journey back north. 21H ago - 13:16

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Exclusive - Nearly 100 U.S. service members injured in Iranian strikes this month - Almost 100 American service members have been injured in strikes on bases in the Middle East this month, U.S. officials said. updated 5M ago

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Spain fans rejoice in World Cup win, but some say Trump photo-bombed team -- As Spain's World Cup champs took to the stage with their trophy, President Trump joined them in their moment of glory.

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Infamous cartel boss "El Mayo" Zambada sentenced to life in U.S. prison -- Ismael "El Mayo" Zambada ordered torture and plotted murders as he Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman grew the Sinaloa cartel into the world's largest drug trafficking organization, prosecutors said.

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Judge temporarily halts Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery merger -- The ruling comes after a coalition of 12 states sued to block the deal, arguing it would harm consumers and the entertainment industry.

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Tate brothers detained as they face new charges, possible U.K. extradition -- Influencer brothers Andrew and Tristan Tate are scheduled to appear before a federal magistrate in Miami.

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Christopher Nolan describes challenges of creating "The Odyssey" -- "The Odyssey," which was shot in six countries, pulled in more than $260 million worldwide over the weekend.

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Fire captain, wife, 3 sons found dead after flash flood in Utah -- The victims were a captain in the Provo, Utah, fire department, his wife and their sons, according to fire officials.

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Video of man dying while pinned down by police sparks anger in Italy -- The death of a Moroccan man as he was detained by Italian police in Bologna has sparked anger and a formal investigation.

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F-16s intercept planes in restricted airspace over New Jersey -- F-16 fighter jets intercepted multiple planes that flew through restricted airspace over Bedminster and East Rutherford, New Jersey, on Sunday.

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Victims of Iranian-sponsored terror want restitution as part of peace deal -- A coalition of victims impacted by terrorism is demanding Iran pay restitution before any funds are returned or unfrozen as part of a peace deal.

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Severely ill prisoners granted early release are left stuck behind bars -- Prisoners with severe medical conditions can be granted compassionate release, but without a long-term care facility willing to accept them, many continue to wait in prison as their conditions worsen.

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Are the Wildfires Really Canada's Fault? -- It's easy to blame Canada for the smoke choking the U.S. The real problem, one expert says, is that 'there's not enough water and air transport to put these fires out.'

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Tyler Cowen: America Isn't an Oligarchy -- The left preaches that a small group of ultrawealthy people are steering the country. But the problems in our politics stem from popular demand.

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What the U.S. and Iran Are Fighting Over -- The terms of a deal to end the war are being thrashed out in the skies above the Strait of Hormuz.

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DOJ denies policy shift after FBI agents told to stand down on ICE assault probes -- HSI is an arm of ICE, meaning the immigration enforcement agency would effectively be investigating incidents involving its own agents.

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Vice President JD Vance and wife Usha welcome their 4th child -- This is the first time in more than 150 years that a vice president's family had a child while in office.

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Homan says "I think body cameras are the way to go" after ICE shootings -- White House border czar Tom Homan said "I think body cameras are the way to go" after fatal shootings by federal immigration officers in Texas and Maine earlier this month. -- Jul 19

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Mark Warner says he'll vote against Trump pick Jay Clayton as DNI -- Sen. Mark Warner said he'll vote against Jay Clayton as director of national intelligence, citing disappointment in his testimony at a confirmation hearing last week despite his previous optimism about the nominee. -- Jul 19

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What's wrong with Congress? -- Congress was granted many powers under Article I of the Constitution. Nonetheless, lawmakers have ceded much of their authority to the president - and Washington has been plagued by gridlock. -- Jul 19

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How much interest will a $45,000 long-term CD account earn if opened this July? -- Thinking about locking today's rates on a long-term CD? A $45,000 deposit could pay off in a big way right now.

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How much interest will a $5,000 no-penalty CD earn now?

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How much interest can a $250,000 1-year CD account earn now?

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Can an authorized user be sued for unpaid credit card debt? -- Being added as a card user can boost your credit, but does it also mean your bank account is on the hook?

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Who notifies creditors and debt collectors when a borrower dies?

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When is hiring a debt relief company worth the cost?

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These are the 4 most important things homebuyers can do now, according to experts -- Want lower home buying costs in today's market? There are a few moves you can make to achieve that, experts say.

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Can mortgage rates fall without another Fed rate cut? Here's what experts think

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What credit score do you need for the lowest mortgage rates right now? Experts weigh in

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CBS News Live - CBS News 24/7 - CBS News 24/7 is the anchored streaming news service from CBS News and Stations, available free to everyone with access to the internet. Nov 26, 2014 - CBS News 24/7

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Pentagon identifies soldiers killed in Jordan -- The Pentagon identified the U.S. soldiers who died Friday in an Iranian strike on a U.S. base in Jordan as 19-year-old Isabella Gonzales and 25-year-old Tyler James Feehan. A third service member is still missing in action. CBS News' Charlie D'Agata and Nikole Killion have the latest.

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Fact-checking Trump's statements on Iran -- President Trump has repeatedly claimed Iran's military capabilities have been destroyed. CBS News national security analyst Aaron MacLean joins to talk about the president's claims.

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Latest on explosion near NYC federal building -- The suspect who was arrested after an explosion outside of 26 Federal Plaza in Manhattan was likely motivated by anti-ICE sentiments, sources say. CBS News' Anna Schecter and former NYPD Sgt. Felipe Rodriguez have more details.

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Burnham becomes new U.K. prime minister -- Andy Burnham on Monday became the U.K.'s prime minister after officially being declared leader of the Labour Party last week. He's replacing its previous leader Keir Starmer. Imtiaz Tyab reports.

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Exonerees, survivors come together to heal -- A rape survivor, guilt ridden after learning that an innocent man had been sent to prison in her case, brings together crime victims and exonerees to help heal those impacted by wrongful convictions.

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The Vatican's Orphans -- For decades, unwed mothers in Italy were pressured to give up children born out of wedlock. Thousands were sent to America. Now some families are reuniting and looking for answers. -- Jul 12

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Christopher Nolan: The 60 Minutes Interview -- Christopher Nolan, director of "Oppenheimer," "Inception," "Interstellar," and "The Dark Knight," imagines every movie is the last he'll make, leading him toward an ambitious plan for "The Odyssey." -- Jul 12

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Welcome to Sealand: World's smallest state -- Sealand, an offshore platform off England's coast, is the world's smallest state. It has just one permanent resident and its own royal family. -- Jul 12

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Sunday Morning Extended Interviews - Extended interview: Shania Twain - In this web exclusive, singer-songwriter Shania Twain, then performing at Wembley Stadium in London, talked with correspondent Seth Doane about the cathartic experience of creating her autobiographical new album, "Little Miss Twain." Jul 19 - 26:24

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Extended interview: Gracie Abrams, Aaron Dessner -- In this web exclusive, singer-songwriter Gracie Abrams and producer Aaron Dessner talk with correspondent Tracy Smith about their latest album, "Daughter From Hell."

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Extended interview: J.K. Simmons -- In this web exclusive, the character actor who won an Academy Award for "Whiplash" talks with correspondent Tracy Smith about his roles, the epitomes of real characters.

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Extended interview: Larry David -- In this web exclusive, Larry David talks with longtime friend and collaborator Susie Essman about his new HBO sketch comedy series, "Life, Larry, and the Pursuit of Unhappiness."

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Extended interview: Feminism then and now -- In this web exclusive, correspondent Martha Teichner talked with three generations of women - Ms. Magazine co-founder Letty Cottin Pogrebin and her daughter, New York Times journalist Robin Pogrebin, and granddaughter Maya Klaris - about the Equal Rights Amendment and their views of gender equality from the 1960s to today.

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