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Poll: America at 250 and some of what Americans think is best about U.S. -- Americans weighed in on what's best about the U.S., its greatest invention, most representative food and more in latest CBS News poll.

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Exclusive - Cassidy accuses RFK Jr. of building public health "upon a foundation of lies" Republican Sen. Bill Cassidy said of HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., "If you build public health upon a foundation of lies, then you're going to have the absence of adequate public health." 19H ago

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The Equal Rights Amendment: A promise unfulfilled -- An Equal Rights Amendment to the U.S. Constitution - guaranteeing rights to all Americans regardless of sex - was first proposed to Congress in 1923. More than a century later, the ERA still has not become a formal part of our nation's bedrock of laws.

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NASA prepares to launch rescue to save telescope from falling to Earth -- The $30 million salvage operation gets underway as soon as this week with the planned launch of a robotic lifesaver.

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Pakistan says its security forces killed 29 militants along Afghan border -- Pakistani security forces Sunday carried out an intelligence-based ground operation along the Pakistan-Afghanistan​ border, followed by "calibrated strikes."

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Delaware Sen. Chris Coons injured in Sussex County car crash -- Delaware Sen. Chris Coons was injured in a crash that involved several vehicles in Sussex County Sunday afternoon, he announced on social media.

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How stolen Cambodian artifacts ended up in American museums -- Looters stole thousands of priceless artifacts from religious sites across Cambodia. An American lawyer is working with the country to bring them home

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Searching for Cambodia's stolen crown jewels -- Crowns and precious jewels believed to have been worn by ancient Khmer royalty were tracked down to an unlikely place: a pub parking lot outside London.

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Suspicious trades make millions with bets tied to U.S. military operations -- Prediction market users are profiting from bets on war. Analysts say suspiciously timed bets, and the high win rates of wagers on military outcomes , are likely signs of insider trading.

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250 essential American songs to mark nation's birthday -- What are the essential American songs? We asked CBS Sunday Morning's familiar faces, from performers to artists and writers to community leaders.

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The Founding Fathers: Why their radical beliefs continue to shape America -- The men who signed the Declaration of Independence were flawed, but what they did in the summer of 1776 changed the world forever - and their fight for equality continues today.

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CBS to host "The Great American Block Party 250" special on July 4 -- CBS will host a primetime special celebrating America's 250th birthday on Saturday, July 4, with exclusive performances and the largest fireworks show in history. -- Jun 17

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Americans Think Race Relations Are Getting Worse -- We asked the public about fairness in our latest edition of The Honesty Project. It turns out America is divided in some unexpected ways.

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Does Britain's Next Prime Minister Believe in Anything? -- Andy Burnham is set to become the UK's new leader-but no one's quite sure what he really believes.

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Dave Portnoy: How I Built Barstool Sports -- I quit my cushy sales job, borrowed $20,000 from my dad, hauled news racks across Boston in a rented U-Haul with my mom, and hoped a free sports newspaper would catch on. Somehow, it did. -- Jun 26

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John Bolton pleads guilty to retaining classified information -- Bolton agreed to pay a $2.25 million fine, pleading guilty to one count of retaining classified national security information.

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Judge orders DOJ to either unredact more Epstein files or explain why it can't -- A judge on Thursday ordered the Justice Department to either release unredacted versions of several files on the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein or explain why it can't do so.

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Senate Democrats push for info on "anti-weaponization" fund, demand hearing -- Led by Sen. Cory Booker of New Jersey, a group of Senate Democrats suggested the Justice Department violated its internal policies with the creation of the "anti-weaponization" fund.

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Cassidy says he passed a note to Witkoff during heated Trump meeting -- Sen. Bill Cassidy said that after his exchange with the president, he passed a note to Steve Witkoff, saying he would consider changing his war powers vote.

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U.S. strikes targets in Iran after drone attack on cargo ship -- The U.S. military says it hit Iranian targets over Iran's drone attack on a commercial vessel in the Strait of Hormuz, marking the first American strikes on Iran since the two countries formally agreed to extend a ceasefire last week.

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No emergency fund? You may currently own the safety net you need. -- The need for an emergency fund is strong in today's economy. Here's how to access the safety net you may already own.

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How much will a $100,000 home equity loan cost monthly right now?

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What's the HELOC and home equity loan interest rate forecast for summer 2026?

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How much interest can an $800 CD account earn this year? -- Want to deposit a small amount into a CD while rates are high? Here's how much interest you can earn with $800 now.

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Here's how much interest a $40,000 long-term CD account can earn now

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How much interest can a $20,000 long-term CD account earn if opened now?

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How long do debt collectors have to collect from an estate? -- Debt collectors have a limited time to make claims against an estate, so it's important to know that firm deadline.

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Have $45,000 worth of credit card debt? Here's how much you could get forgiven.

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

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Gadget prices have fallen for decades. Then AI happened. -- The race to build AI data centers is leading to a global shortage of memory chips, driving up the cost of personal electronics.

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Trump vows immediate 100% tariff if countries levy digital services tax -- Countries that tax U.S. companies offering digital products and services would immediately face a 100% tariff on their exports to the U.S., President Trump said.

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King Charles will not live in Buckingham Palace after $487 million renovation -- The king and Queen Camilla have decided instead to continue living at nearby Clarence House, a smaller, stately home.

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Big Tech is all in on AI. Now all they need is customers. -- Technology companies are betting trillions of dollars that consumers will open their wallets for AI services. But what if Big Tech is wrong?

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Nude portrait by Amedeo Modigliani sets record at auction -- The Modigliani painting "Nu assis au collier" (Seated Nude Wearing a Necklace) sold for $63.9 million, the highest price achieved for a work by the artist sold at auction in Europe, Sotheby's said.

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Iran launches strikes, threatens to halt talks -- Iran on Sunday launched missiles and drones towards U.S. military sites in the region. A U.S. official says no casualties were reported. Iran says the attacks were in retaliation for U.S. airstrikes that hit the Islamic Republic, and threatened a "complete halt" could come to negotiations to end the war if Washington continues its attacks. Aaron Navarro reports.

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Death toll from Venezuela quakes tops 1,400 -- Aid supplies and help are rushing into Venezuela, four days after massive back-to-back earthquakes. The death toll has risen above 1,400 and tens of thousands are still missing. Camilo Montoya-Galvez has more.

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Union Pacific Big Boy tours the U.S. -- As part of America's 250th birthday celebration, Union Pacific is sending Big Boy, the largest, heaviest and most powerful steam locomotive in the world, across the country. Ian Lee reports.

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60 Minutes - Cambodia tracking down looted antiquities - Looters stole thousands of priceless artifacts from religious sites across Cambodia. An American lawyer is working with the country to bring them home. 10H ago - 26:54

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Prediction market bets on war defy odds -- Prediction market users are profiting from bets on war. Analysts say suspiciously timed bets, and the high win rates of wagers on military outcomes , are likely signs of insider trading.

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Rubio renews threats if Iran doesn't comply in talks -- Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke to reporters after meetings with allies in Kuwait, saying President Trump could still take action if Iran doesn't reach a deal with the U.S. CBS News' Nikole Killion has more. -- Jun 24

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South Africa's missing great white sharks -- Great white sharks have abandoned a former hotspot in South Africa. Some pin the blame on a pair of orcas. Others point the finger at another culprit: humans. -- Jun 21

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Miracle babies of the Mauthausen camp -- Eva Clarke, Hana Berger-Moran, and Mark Olsky are survivors born to survivors. During the Holocaust, their mothers were young Jewish women sent to concentration camps when they were newly pregnant. -- Jun 21

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CBS Weekend News - Dangerous extreme weather across U.S. Three firefighters were killed and two others were burned battling a wildfire along the Colorado-Utah border. Meanwhile, at least four people have died in flash flooding in Kentucky. Adam Yamaguchi reports and Andrew Kozak has a look at the forecast. 8H ago - 3:39

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World Cup knockout round gets underway -- Canada beat South Africa 1-0 Sunday as the World Cup's knockout stage kicked off. Shanelle Kaul has more.

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