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Trump's U.N. envoy says Iran war could drag on for another year - The U.S. ambassador to the U.N. says the war with Iran could last another year, but he hopes Tehran will "come to the table" sooner. Updated 6m ago

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Meghan "deeply distressed" as dad faces child abuse material probe -- Thomas Markle, the estranged father of Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, is facing a probe in the Philippines over alleged possession of child abuse materials. -- Updated 13m ago

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Deaths of 2 CIA agents in Mexico lead to treason charges - The operation to dismantle a drug lab drew attention after two CIA agents and two state officials died in a car accident on their way back. 17m ago

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Trump praises Ramaswamy ad as some GOP critics speak out -- "Who wouldn't use such an Ad?" President Trump wrote. "I would, it's called, 'hitting pay dirt.'"

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Zelenskyy accuses Russia of using cluster warheads in deadly strikes -- Russia launched the strikes on Ukraine less than a day after negotiations to end the war, which also involved the United States, ended in St. Petersburg.

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Feds charge powerful Virginia Democrat in alleged drug scheme -- L. Louise Lucas, a longtime state senator from Virginia, has been arrested in connection with an alleged bribery and racketeering scheme.

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DOJ investigating Corey Lewandowski over DHS role, sources say -- The Justice Department is looking into allegations that Corey Lewandowski used his role at DHS for financial gain, sources told CBS News. Lewandowski has denied all wrongdoing.

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Girl accused of helping Russia kill Ukrainian soldiers with poison -- After receiving packages with "free drugs," the soldiers were "instructed to take them on camera," police said.

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What to know about ACA open enrollment this year -- As open enrollment for Affordable Care Act health insurance kicks off, consumers face rising premiums, additional identity checks, and fewer brokers.

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Rising tension on the Korean border fuels concern -- A veteran North Korea analyst tells CBS News "a change in the situation" along the DMZ, and a warning from the North, are cause for concern.

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At least 16 people killed by powerful earthquake in Tibet -- It was the biggest earthquake in the region in the last five years, China's national broadcaster CCTV said.

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Tom Skerritt, known for roles in "Alien," "Picket Fences," dies at 93 -- Tom Skerritt died of natural causes, his family said in a statement.

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Roller coaster safety experts weigh in on Six Flags investigation -- The Goliath roller coaster at Six Flags Over Georgia has been closed since a man died after witnesses say he was ejected from the ride.

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Blaze that killed 4 on Canadian military base sparked on grenade launcher range -- A blaze that killed four soldiers and injured several dozen more on a military base in the Canadian province of Alberta last week broke out on a grenade launcher range during training exercises, officials said.

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More people now use GLP-1s to lose weight than for other health issues -- Growing usage of GLP-1 drugs for weight loss is reshaping how consumers shop for food and clothes, according to consulting firm EY-Parthenon.

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More parents facing charges for their children's e-motorcycle crashes -- Among those charged were the mother and father of 13-year-old Benson Nguyen, who died after crashing his e-moto into a light pole in Southern California.

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2 pilots eject from military training jet in Texas after landing gear issue -- The pilots were aboard a T-6A Texan II assigned to the 12th Flying Training Wing when they ejected from the aircraft.

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Should you use home equity to pay off credit card debt? Here's when it can backfire.

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Prioritizing paying off debt before retirement? These balances may need different treatment.

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Can paying off debt too aggressively hurt your finances? Here's when it may make sense to slow down.

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How to talk to your parents about end-of-life planning

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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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Airbnb limits guest chores like laundry, drawing host backlash

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Mark Zuckerberg threatened to leave California over wealth tax

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What to know about the PHP bug affecting 70% of world's websites

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Hegseth bans use of nonpublic info for bets on U.S. military ops

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Khanna to campaign in Nebraska with Senate candidate Dan Osborn

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3 more Democrats slated to join summit on political future

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Theranos whistleblower calls Holmes "almost unrecognizable" in film

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Ukraine, Sudan immigrants to retain deportation protections for now

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7 highlights from JD Vance's CBS News town hall

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Elon Musk's Starlink and Starshield, and what they mean to Ukraine

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Armed federal agents knock on doors looking for noncitizen voters

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These documents tell the story of the Cornell rape allegations

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Is Trump Getting Ready to Trade Ukraine for Iran?

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The Myth of Mamdani the Moderate

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The Violent Settlers Bringing Shame on Israel

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Judge says Trump must sit for deposition in BBC defamation lawsuit

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GOP officials divided over Ramaswamy ad with Acton's mom

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Trump focuses on farmers in Iowa visit, as GOP struggles on fertile ground

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Omar says she can't keep living in home federal agents searched

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Judge curbs DHS efforts to conduct sweeps for possible noncitizen voters

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