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Latest CBS News Videos - Taliban back in control 25 years after 9/11 - Twenty-five years after 9/11 began America's longest war, and five years after it ended, the Taliban is firmly back in control in Afghanistan. Imtiaz Tyab in Kabul with a look back on America's longest war. 2H ago - 2:18

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School turns Sept. 11 loss into legacy -- The Adam J. Lewis Academy in Bridgeport, Connecticut, is a living tribute to principal Patty Lewis' husband, who died in the Sept. 11 attacks on the World Trade Center. "CBS Weekend News" producer Caroline Lewis reports on her dad's legacy 25 years after the terrorist attacks.

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Latest on push to restrict mail ballots -- The Trump administration has again asked the Supreme Court to intervene in its push to restrict mail ballots ahead of the midterm elections. Taurean Small, who is in Bridgewater, New Jersey, traveling with the president, has the updates.

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USS Lincoln heads home as Iran war escalates -- Nearly 5,000 troops aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln are finally heading home after nearly 300 days of deployment. Meanwhile, fighting amplified in the Gulf region over the weekend as the U.S. and Iran traded attacks. Tom Hanson has the details.

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Labor Day weekend gas prices hit record high -- Labor Day weekend gas prices have never been higher, and Californians are feeling the sticker shock more than most in the U.S., as prices regularly top $6 per gallon. Mark Strassmann is in Los Angeles with the latest.

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At least 5 dead in Amazon cargo plane crash at Miami airport -- An Amazon cargo plane overran a runway at Miami International Airport and struck several vehicles, killing at least five and injuring five others, officials said.

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Trump administration makes another Supreme Court appeal on mail ballot fight -- The filing comes after a U.S. District Court judge extended an order against the Postal Service enforcing President Trump's executive order for the November elections.

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GOP conference chair says Miller is "our nominee right now" despite allegations -- House Republican Conference Chair Lisa McClain said she is supporting Rep. Max Miller's reelection bid for a third term because "I will support anyone with an R behind their name."

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Trump envoys say Ukraine talks were "very meaningful" after Moscow visit -- After meeting Putin, President Trump's envoys are expected to discuss a proposal to end the war in Ukraine.

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Armed man arrested after charging at Democratic Ohio governor candidate -- Several people were injured when an armed assailant lunged at Amy Acton, the Democratic candidate for Ohio governor, during a campaign stop at the Canfield Fair, campaign officials said.

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Exit polls put German far-right party ahead in regional election -- AfD Saxony-Anhalt is a racist extremist group, according to the German state's intelligence agency. The party may well trounce its rivals in this weekend's state election.

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Live - Iran threatens "more painful" retaliation after U.S. strikes Iranian oil tankers - Iran on Sunday threatened a "more painful" response to U.S. strikes on three Iranian oil tankers. 6H ago

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Michigan Secretary of State says voters will "know the truth" about elections -- Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson said she will ensure all eligible voters can submit ballots in the midterm elections, after a judge again blocked the Trump administration's mail-in voting order.

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Rep. Crow says Congress hasn't been briefed on Hegseth leak investigation -- Democratic Rep. Jason Crow said neither he nor his colleagues in Congress have received "any information" about Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's sweeping leak investigation.

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Remembering 9/11: Where tragedy left its marks -- "Sunday Morning" talks with people forever touched by the 2001 terror attacks, from a man who helped a woman escape the North Tower, to a Marine major who rushed into the Pentagon, to a young woman who lost her dad when Flight 93 crashed in Pennsylvania.

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Remembering 9/11: Andrew Card on the moment everything changed

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Man unknowingly buys former plantation house where his ancestors were enslaved -- An Air Force veteran wanted a new house for large family gatherings; he ended up getting an incredible link to his family's past.

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"Come From Away": Transforming tragedy into art, darkness into light -- Irene Sankoff and David Hein discuss their acclaimed musical about the residents of Gander, Newfoundland, who offered aid and comfort to 7,000 air passengers and crew members stranded in the wake of the September 11, 2001 terror attacks.

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UN endorses new map that shows Africa's size more accurately -- Africa has long been represented as smaller than its real size in maps, which are largely based on an ancient projection.

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Trump, Vance to speak at RNC Midterm Convention in Dallas -- The convention is a rare mid-cycle gathering of party leaders and delegates President Trump has called as a way to rally the party faithful ahead of November's contests. -- Sep 5

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Former Cuban President Ra l Castro appears publicly after hospitalization -- Former Cuban President Ra l Castro has reappeared in public at a military event celebrating an army branch's anniversary.

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Amsterdam improv theater Boom Chicago churns out American comedy legends -- Some of the biggest American comics have gotten their starts at Boom Chicago, an Amsterdam improv theater. Seth Meyers, Jordan Peele, Amber Ruffin and Jason Sudeikis have all cracked jokes there.

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Indonesia volcano eruptions cancels hundreds of flights in major airport hub -- More than 500 flight movements were cancelled after the volcano erupted and spewed ashes into the air.

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The house that unlocked a family's history -- Fred Miller purchased a property to host family gatherings, only to learn it was once a plantation where his ancestors were enslaved.

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9/11 changed the U.S.; can we change back? -- Twenty-five years after the September 11 terrorist attacks, former Carter White House speechwriter James Fallows offers thoughts on the legacy of 9/11 and how American daily life and civic culture changed after the attack.

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Remembering 9/11: When Gander provided safe haven in a time of crisis -- When U.S. airspace was closed on 9/11, grounding 38 international flights on Newfoundland, a small town's residents gave shelter and comfort to 7,000 stranded passengers and crew members - generosity that inspired the musical "Come From Away."

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Robert De Niro on helping revive Lower Manhattan after 9/11 -- As the dust settled on NYC following the 9/11 attacks, Robert De Niro and producer Jane Rosenthal founded the Tribeca Film Festival as a way to pull Lower Manhattan out of the ashes and help revitalize a shattered city.

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Is It Right to Hold Your Kids Back in Kindergarten? -- 'People will do anything to get an edge,' said one Florida mom. 'At what point does it become too ridiculous? When does it stop?'

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Tyler Cowen: Is College Still Worth It? -- Yes, but not for the reason you think.

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Meta Will Spend Millions for Teen Therapy. It's a Mistake. -- The company's settlement with 47 U.S. states calls for it to help fund counseling for screen-addicted kids. There are better things to do with the money.

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Fetterman texts reveal impatience with constituent duties -- A former staffer confirmed that Sen. John Fetterman has routinely dismissed and at times refused to do core aspects of the job.

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Election officials raise alarm over mail voting rules: "Virtually impossible" -- One official in California said that scanning individual ballots for every voter in the state would take roughly 43 years based on the Postal Service's estimates.

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Judge lets Pentagon move forward with firing Stars and Stripes journalists -- The Pentagon accused two of the Stars and Stripes journalists of insubordination after one of them had told "CBS Sunday Morning" in a July interview that she worked for Stars and Stripes, "not for the Pentagon, not for any administration, not for any policymaker."

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Exclusive -- Illinois senators blast FAA for holding air traffic controller raises "hostage" -- The Homeland Security and Further Additional Continuing Appropriations Act set aside​ $140 million to give controllers a 3.8% pay raise, but they have so far only received the 1% raise given to all government employees.

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First on CBS -- BOP faces scrutiny over exclusive deal to sell nicotine pouches to prisoners -- The BOP in July entered into an exclusive arrangement with a Florida startup that allows the company to sell federal prisoners nicotine pouches that are not authorized by the FDA.

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How much interest can a $40,000 3-year CD earn at today's rates? -- Don't dismiss the benefits a $40,000 3-year CD can offer without first understanding the interest-earning potential.

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Here's how much interest a $150,000 6-month CD can earn savers now

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Is a CD or a high-yield savings account better to open this September?

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What are the monthly payments on a $25,000 home equity loan right now? -- A $25,000 home equity loan could provide the secure financing that many homeowners need in today's economy.

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How much will a $150,000 HELOC cost monthly if opened now?

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How much will a $150,000 home equity loan cost monthly now?

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Can making a partial credit card payment prevent a charge-off? -- A partial card payment may buy you some breathing room, but what happens next depends on how much you pay.

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What happens if you're sued while enrolled in a debt forgiveness program?

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

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The Social Security Administration overpaid her. Now she owes $35,000. -- The agency told a woman that she has 30 days to pay it back. Otherwise, it would cut her benefits by 50% while it collects what it overpaid.

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See the U.S. cities where worker pay is rising fastest -- Although worker wages have risen modestly this year, pay is increasing much faster in some metro areas than in others, labor data shows.

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Gas prices surge just before Labor Day, as diesel nears record high -- "Diesel is just a couple of ticks away from hitting a new record," one energy expert said. "That will happen."

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August jobs report shows U.S. added 162,000 jobs, blowing past forecasts -- Strong hiring last month was driven by gains in education and in leisure and hospitality, with the nation's jobless rate remaining steady at 4.1%.

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Employer and worker health plan costs expected to jump in 2027 -- Employer health benefit costs are projected to see the steepest increase next year since 2003. That could mean higher deductions and out-of-pocket costs for workers.

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Remembering 9/11: Where tragedy left its marks -- Twenty-five years after September 11, correspondent Lee Cowan talks with people forever touched by the terror attacks, including Harry Handler, who helped a woman escape the North Tower of the World Trade Center; Marine Major Dan Pantaleo, who rushed to rescue survivors, and remove remains, from the Pentagon; and Laurel Homer, who was 10 months old when her father, First Officer LeRoy Homer Jr., was killed when Flight 93 crashed in Shanksville, Pa.

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Michigan's Benson on election security -- Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson, who is the Democratic nominee for governor, told "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that as a federal judge blocked the Trump administration from enforcing President Trump's new ballot measure, her department will "use every tool in our toolbox to ensure they know the truth about our elections."

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Inside secret schools for Afghan girls -- The Taliban has banned secondary education for girls, but there are some educators running secret schools for girls. Senior foreign correspondent Imtiaz Tyab looks into how girls are learning in the shadows.

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When a Canadian town provided safe haven on 9/11 -- The small town of Gander in the Canadian province of Newfoundland saw its population virtually double when U.S. airspace was closed on 9/11, grounding 38 international flights on an island in the Atlantic Ocean. For five days, Newfoundlanders gave shelter and comfort to 7,000 stranded passengers and crew members. Correspondent Conor Knighton talks with Newfoundlanders who volunteered during the emergency, whose generosity to the "plane people" inspired the Broadway musical "Come From Away."

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60 Minutes - Amsterdam improv club behind comedy legends - Some of the biggest American comics have gotten their starts at Boom Chicago, an Amsterdam improv theater. Seth Meyers, Jordan Peele, Amber Ruffin and Jason Sudeikis have all cracked jokes there. 2H ago - 13:18

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Reclaiming history on a former plantation -- An Air Force veteran wanted a new house for large family gatherings; he ended up getting an incredible link to his family's past.

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The Kanneh-Masons: Meet the musical siblings -- The Kanneh-Mason family boasts seven classically trained musicians, each under the age of 30. The siblings have toured the world and recorded chart-topping albums. -- Aug 30

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The sinking of the Cap Arcona Nazi ship -- The Cap Arcona, a Nazi ship, was attacked by British Royal Air Force planes near the end of World War II. Thousands of prisoners died as the ship sank in the horrific and little-known disaster. -- Aug 30

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Turning recordings of animals into music -- Stewart Copeland, best known as the drummer with The Police, teamed up with naturalist Martyn Stewart for "Wild Concerto." Their album combines music with the sounds of animals. -- Aug 23

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CBS Weekend News - U.S. strikes 3 Iranian oil tankers - The U.S. military said it hit three Iranian oil tankers Saturday, destroying one in retaliation for the latest round of attacks on American warships in the region. Tom Hanson reports. Sep 5 - 2:18

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2 more rescued in Nepal 10 days after floods -- Two more people have been rescued alive in Nepal ten days after catastrophic mudslides killed at least 1,200. Chris Livesay reports.

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Self-driving AI Uber put to the test -- Leigh Kiniry tests out an autonomous, AI-powered Uber in London.

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Hurricane Lowell threatens Hawaii -- Hurricane Lowell is building up about 600 miles off Honolulu, Hawaii. Andrew Kozak has the weather.

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Rare exotic bird spotted in Southern California -- A rare, exotic bird typically found in the Caribbean and parts of South America has been spotted in Irvine, California. Carter Evans reports.

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