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60 Minutes - The only active rare earth mine in the U.S. The Trump administration is working with a U.S. company to challenge China's dominance over rare earth elements. The metals are essential for components in smartphones, robotics, fighter jets, and drones. 46M ago - 13:05

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Latest CBS News Videos - Team USA lessons from Olympian Katie Ledecky - During her years as an Olympic swimmer, Katie Ledecky says what she's seen "is that sport in America is at its best when its joy and fun and, yes, its challenges, bring us together." 46M ago - 01:35

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U.S. preparing for potential use of ground troops in Iran -- It is unclear under what circumstances President Trump would authorize the use of U.S. troops on the ground in Iran.

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Waltz: "never take anything off the table" on U.S. hitting Iran plants - UN Secretary-General Ant nio Guterres said last week that an attack on energy infrastructure from either side could constitute a war crime. 5H ago

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Trump is strategizing means to seize Iran's nuclear stockpiles, sources say -- The Trump administration has been strategizing methods and options to secure or extract Iran's nuclear materials, according to multiple sources, as the military campaign against Tehran enters a more uncertain phase.

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Dog brains could hold key information for longer, healthier human lives -- Can old dogs teach us new tricks for how to live longer, healthier lives? A nationwide project searches for answers.

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Dog aging research may help canines, people live longer and healthier

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Signs of the times: Removing stories of America's past from our national parks -- Following an executive order from President Trump, the Department of the Interior has removed dozens of educational signs at our national parks that the administration claims promote "divisive narratives" and "corrosive ideology."

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Supreme Court to consider deadlines for late-arriving mail ballots -- The Supreme Court will consider whether states can count mail ballots that are postmarked by Election Day but arrive after.

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America's untapped rare earth source: its trash -- One untapped resource to meet the rising need for rare earth elements: recycling what's already been used.

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Savannah Guthrie renews plea for clues in mother's disappearance -- "Today Show" co-host Savannah Guthrie is renewing pleas to residents of Tucson, Arizona, to jog their memories in the hopes of sparking new leads in the disappearance of her mother​, Nancy.

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Cuba begins to restore electricity after nationwide power grid collapse -- Cuba has begun restarting its power grid after another nationwide blackout left millions without electricity.

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Lisa Kudrow on making "The Comeback" -- In 2005, the "Friends" star played Valerine Cherish, a washed-up sitcom actress, in the HBO comedy "The Comeback." The show was cancelled, but it earned a cult following, and returned in 2014. Now, "The Comeback" is itself making a comeback.

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One dog's impact on the science of aging -- The Rowe family dog Ralph was one of many canines who participated in a study of the drug rapamycin. Scientists were able to gain new insight into the drug's potential as a treatment by studying his brain.

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Fentanyl found inside Barbies sold at Missouri discount store, police say -- Police found that five Barbie packages containing fentanyl were sold. They have all been recovered.

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The U.S. Needs More Weapons. Can This Company Supply Them? -- The new defense entrepreneurs think America's preparedness suffers from two problems: a lack of modern warfighting tools, and an inability to manufacture them at volume.

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How Israel Is Helping Iran's Opposition -- Israelis are targeting the security forces that recently murdered protesters en masse. And they may provide air cover when the next uprising begins.

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The Foreign Money Behind America's Anti-War Protests -- The Chinese-backed network behind disruptive anti-ICE and anti-Israel protests is now mobilizing against U.S. action in Iran.

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Exclusive - We visited an LA building with 89 registered hospices. Here's what we found. Advocates said the Van Nuys building looked like an example of "clustering" - a red flag for hospice fraud. Mar 19

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"All the Empty Rooms" wins Oscar for memorializing kids killed in school shootings -- The film follows CBS News correspondent Steve Hartman​ and photographer Lou Bopp through their seven-year journey to document the toll of America's school shooting epidemic.

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ICE detainee deaths on record pace, with Afghan man among latest to die -- Even after accounting for record-high detention populations, the rate of deaths per 10,000 ICE detainees was the highest in 2025 than in any year since the COVID-19 pandemic hit in 2020.

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Senate fails to advance DHS funding bill for 5th time, with no deal in sight -- Border czar Tom Homan is expected back on Capitol Hill later Friday for bipartisan talks.

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NATO pulls several hundred personnel from Iraq amid Iran war -- The announcement comes as NATO faces criticism from President Trump, who's seeking military assistance in securing the key Strait of Hormuz.

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U.S. sues Harvard, alleging it failed to protect Jewish and Israeli students -- The Trump administration argued that Harvard unlawfully discriminated against Jewish and Israeli students, in violation of federal civil rights law.

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As airport delays persist, travelers and TSA workers call for end to shutdown -- Wait times at major U.S. airports continue as TSA officer callouts mount after employees missed their first full paycheck last week.

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In voting process, photo ID gets wide support, CBS News poll finds -- Few Americans feel they know a lot of the specifics about the SAVE Act.

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Is a CD account worth opening again? 3 reasons why it may be now -- Recent developments could improve the value of a CD account again. Here's what savers should consider right now.

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What rights do you have during the wage garnishment process? -- If your paycheck is at risk of garnishment, these borrower protections could matter more than ever.

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Can a debt collector freeze your bank account after 7 years?

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What are today's mortgage interest rates: March 20, 2026? -- Considering a home purchase or a refinance of your current property? Here are the mortgage interest rates to know.

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Is spring still the best time to buy a home? Experts weigh in

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4 things homebuyers should consider after the Fed rate pause

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Are the Trump administration's efforts to lower oil and gas prices working? -- With gas closing in on $4 a gallon, the Trump administration is pulling multiple levers to tame energy prices. The results have been mixed.

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U.S. shoppers should brace for impact of higher oil prices, experts say -- Experts warn that surging energy costs are likely to ripple through U.S. supply chains, resulting in higher prices online and in stores.

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Surging U.S. gas prices could erase bigger tax refunds, analysis finds -- Stanford economists estimate that the typical U.S. household will spend an additional $740 on gas this year because of the jump in global oil prices.

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3 reasons the Federal Reserve's interest rate pause is worrying investors -- Fed Chairman Jerome Powell used the phrase "we don't know" at least 14 times during his press conference. Investors are nervous.

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Analysts warn oil prices could keep climbing as Iran war intensifies -- Every 1-cent increase in gasoline prices reduces consumer spending by $1.5 billion annually, one economist says.

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Iranian missiles hit Israel -- Iranian missiles hit southern Israel overnight near its main nuclear facility at Dimona, injuring at least 170 people according to the authorities and causing heavy destruction. Charlie D'Agata reports from the worst-hit town of Arad.

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CBS News poll on Iran war, economy -- Americans voice a range of goals for the U.S. in Iran, including that it is important to stop Iran's nuclear program, make sure the Iranian people are safe and free -- but also, for most, to end the conflict as quickly as possible, CBS News director of elections and surveys Anthony Salvanto says.

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U.S. shipyards fall behind S. Korea & China -- China rolls out over 1,000 cargo ships a year, while the U.S. - maybe three. The Trump administration has called this a crisis with both economic and national security risks.

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Dog study may help pets and humans age well -- The Dog Aging Project is working to help dogs live longer, healthier lives. The research results may help humans age well, too.

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Inside author Mitch Albom's Haiti orphanage -- In Port-au-Prince, Haiti's gang-controlled capital, there's an orphanage taking in the most at-risk kids. It's run by bestselling author Mitch Albom and his wife Janine. -- Mar 15

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Ships stranded by Strait of Hormuz closure -- The unprecedented Strait of Hormuz closure amid the Iran war has spiked the price of oil and gas. It's also left thousands of crew members stranded on ships as the war rages on. -- Mar 15

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America's untapped rare earth source? Trash -- One untapped resource to meet the rising need for rare earth elements: recycling what's already been used.

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