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Christa Pike's execution can proceed, Supreme Court rules -- A last-minute court order had temporarily halted Tennessee's plans to execute Christa Pike earlier Wednesday. -- Updated 11m ago

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Details emerge in case of former Cornell student alleging rape by frat members -- A woman, identified only as Jane Doe, alleges she was gang-raped by seven fraternity members in 2024 and accuses Cornell University of failing to protect her. -- Updated 19m ago

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Live - Iran says it's considering ceasefire counterproposal - Iranian state media says the regime has received a full U.S. response to its proposal for a cease-fire and the phased reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. 5h ago

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Passengers recount terrifying attempted hijack of Dubai-to-Israel flight -- Passenger Ron Levi tells CBS News the attempted hijack of a Dubai to Israel flight was "the scariest thing possible."

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ASU hockey coach put on leave after player collapsed during workout -- Matthew Mayich, a 21-year-old sophomore from Ontario, Canada, collapsed during a workout on Aug. 20 and remains hospitalized. -- Updated 57m ago

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Co-pilot stabs pilot, tries to crash passenger jet en route to Israel, Netanyahu says -- Israeli officials say passengers helped thwart an "attempted jihadist terror attack" by a FlyDubai pilot who allegedly stabbed his fellow cockpit crewmember, intent on crashing the plane.

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Hegseth says he's cutting generals and admirals by 20%, ousting "woke" -- Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said in a speech on Wednesday that the Pentagon is eliminating roughly 1 in 5 generals and admirals during the second Trump administration through firing or position cuts.

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Trump unveils South Korean investment in Alaska gas pipeline -- This marks the second time in three days President Trump has sought to highlight planned foreign investments in states where GOP Senate candidates are in tight election campaigns

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Trump deflects on audio of Paxton calling GOP convention a drag on polls -- Republican Senate candidate Ken Paxton reportedly told donors that "everybody's numbers are down" after a midterm convention in Dallas that touted both Paxton's campaign and President Trump's record.

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I tested America.gov, the government's AI chatbot, on health questions -- Dr. Celine Gounder asked America.gov 37 questions on autism, vaccines and more. Here's what it got right - and wrong.

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Election denier Kurt Olsen steps down from "grand conspiracy" case -- Olsen notified the Justice Department that he was departing the case in an email Monday.

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Fed watchdog finds no laws broken in $2.5 billion Fed renovation -- The Federal Reserve inspector general also did not find fault with features the White House had complained were "ostentatious" and not compliant with the approved plans.

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Russia is stockpiling weapons to intensify attacks on Ukraine, analysts say -- Russia has been stockpiling "jet-powered drones," a new model of long-range strike drones that fly faster and are harder to intercept.

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Women face a "diagnostic odyssey" at the doctor. This plan aims to help. -- Women live longer than men, but they also spend more time being sick. The Society for Women's Health Research is trying to change that.

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Is now a good time to buy gold for retirement? How gold prices can affect a 401(k) rollover decision

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What today's gold prices could mean for your retirement savings

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Can you use a 401(k) to buy gold? What investors should know before rolling over retirement funds

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What could happen to your family's finances without life insurance? -- Sep 22

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Do you have enough life insurance? A quick coverage check-up

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Many Americans are relying on multiple forms of credit to cover expenses. When is it a warning sign? -- Sep 23

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How to deal with debt when you've already cut back everywhere

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How to get (and stay) motivated when your debt feels overwhelming

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New SNAP rules take effect Oct. 1, raising fears of more benefit cuts -- More than 5 million Americans have lost food-stamp benefits since 2025. "I have to prove that I'm sick," one SNAP recipient said.

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Sam Altman unveils "dots," OpenAI's new AI personal agent -- OpenAI says its new agent can schedule meetings, make travel arrangements, debug computer systems and handle other workplace tasks. -- Sep 29

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U.S. ban on almost $1 billion in Canadian imports takes effect -- The United States has banned nearly $1 billion worth of Canadian imports, including alcoholic beverages, dairy products and motorcycles. -- Sep 29

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OpenAI halts model release over safety concerns: "Didn't quite meet the bar" -- OpenAI said it has chosen not to release its new GPT-6.1 Astra model due to concerns about safety, as industry leaders warn of the risks posed by ever-more-powerful AI technology. -- Sep 28

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Gas prices could soar if the U.S. bans diesel exports, economists say -- President Trump said he is "very seriously" considering a ban on diesel exports. But such a move could drive U.S. gas prices sharply higher, analysts said. -- Sep 28

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Stats don't support Flock's claim of solving 1 million crimes

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NextEra-Dominion merger could jack up electricity prices, lawmakers warn

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DA in Cornell case says he never saw interview transcript

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Transcript shows campus police's interview with Jane Doe in Cornell rape case

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Sylvester Stallone on the fight to make "Rocky" -- Sep 27

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Raye on the big risk behind her biggest success -- Sep 27

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Exclusive - Editor's Picks - In Conversation with Sylvester Stallone - Sep 29

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Investigation -- Sports betting apps entice fans as gambling exacts a growing financial toll

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Only On CBS -- Patrick Clancy opens up about grief, his children and moving forward

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'I Ran Toward the Cockpit': An Exclusive Interview with the Israeli Dad Who Stopped a Hijacking

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How Ordinary Israelis Foiled a Hijacking

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The 'Cornell 7' Have Not Been Proven Guilty

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Exclusive - Hawley unveils bill aimed at stopping Flock camera abuse - 12h ago

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Senate Democrats block bill to limit lawmakers' stock trades

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DOJ files misconduct complaint against federal judges in Minnesota

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Senate committee advances Trump's pick for next surgeon general

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Supreme Court revives Trump's third-country deportation policy for now -- Sep 29

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CBS News Podcasts - Healthful | The Plan to Close the Gender Healthcare Gap - 12h ago

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