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Live - "Final, agreed upon text" of U.S.-Iran peace deal reached, Pakistan says - Iran's foreign minister said a deal has "never been closer" and that the details of a memorandum of understanding with the U.S. will be shared publicly "in due course." updated 10M ago

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DOJ clears way for Paramount Skydance to buy Warner Bros. Discovery -- Paramount Skydance's $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery would not harm U.S. consumers or weaken competition, DOJ antitrust enforcers said.

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Former SpaceX welder becomes a millionaire after historic IPO -- Juan Hernandez, a former SpaceX employee, owns 6,500 company shares. On the first day of public trading, his wealth ballooned by $1,046,175.

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U.S. military making plans to secure Iran's nuclear materials, sources say

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At least 1 killed, 9 hospitalized in Texas mass shooting; suspect dead -- Four people were in surgery and five others were stable, according to Midland Memorial Hospital in Texas.

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Pentagon releases new batch of UFO files: "Are you seeing this?" -- The Pentagon on Friday released a new group of documents and videos related to UFOs, or UAPs, with 72 more documents, images and recordings.

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Judge denies last-minute bid to keep Trump's name on Kennedy Center -- A federal judge denied a last-minute attempt by the Trump administration to stop the removal of President Trump's name from the Kennedy Center.

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Judge rejects bid to block UFC event at the White House -- A federal judge on Friday rejected a long-shot effort to block the Ultimate Fighting Championship event set to take place at the White House this weekend.

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A key spy tool is expiring due to inaction in Congress. Here's what that means -- Lawmakers have long sounded the alarm about the risks of letting Section 702 expire. But there's debate over what a lapse in the law actually means.

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U.S. men's soccer team set to play first 2026 World Cup match -- The U.S. men's national soccer team kicks off its 2026 World Cup campaign against Paraguay at SoFi Stadium on Friday.

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Iran-linked group claims hack of FBI drones, threatens World Cup, monitor says

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The World Cup will draw millions of fans, but economic payoff is modest

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The 2026 FIFA World Cup schedule and how to watch

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Renowned U.K. artist David Hockney dies at 88 -- Hockney was a globally celebrated painter who helped lead the Pop art movement in the 1960s, spent time in California, and defiantly refused to give up smoking.

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Goblin shark seen alive in natural deep-sea habitat for the first time -- The goblin shark had only previously been seen when caught by fishermen and they died shortly afterward.

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Stowaway with 524 pounds of cocaine, gun found on barge in Caribbean -- It's the second time this year that authorities detained a stowaway holding a huge stash of drugs in the same harbor.

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She confided in ChatGPT the night of her suicide. Now, her mother is suing OpenAI. -- A mother has filed a lawsuit against OpenAI, alleging the chatbot's design led to her daughter's suicide.

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Reporter killed, another journalist kidnapped from her home in Mexico -- Luis Angel Lopez Valdez was killed in Veracruz just days after armed assailants abducted journalist Roxana Guzman from her home.

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Severe storms, tornadoes slam Midwest, killing at least 1 -- Severe storms that swept through the Midwest late Thursday knocked out power to hundreds of thousands of customers, damaged buildings and canceled flights.

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When Faith Is Just an App -- Christianity is all over social media. For a while, I thought my generation might be finding God. Now I worry we are just finding content about God.

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The Death of the Summer Job -- When I was a teenager, the end of school meant it was time to get to work. Summers spent busing tables were more transformative than a trip to Europe. -- Jun 11

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The Patriotic Case for the World Cup -- To the Americans who spent their childhoods racing through the wet grass of suburban soccer fields-and who eventually traded soccer for something else: This summer, come back to the beautiful game. -- Jun 9

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Ohio voting rights group facing criminal fraud investigation, sources say -- The FBI executed a search warrant at the office of an Ohio-based group known for its voter registration work as part of an ongoing fraud-related investigation, sources told CBS News.

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Judge continues to block DOJ's $1.8 billion "anti-weaponization" fund -- A federal judge continued to block the Justice Department's $1.8 billion "anti-weaponization" fund, expressing skepticism with the administration's claims that the program is not moving forward.

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U.S. deports migrants from Afghanistan, Iran to Central African Republic -- The Trump administration deported a group of roughly 20 migrants from Afghanistan, Iran and other nations to the Central African Republic, one of the world's poorest countries.

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Trump arch construction could take 20 hours a day for 2-3 years, documents say -- The Interior Department is planning an aggressive work schedule to complete President Trump's arch near Arlington National Cemetery. -- Jun 11

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Vance says Netanyahu has "certainly gotten some things wrong" -- The vice president said President Trump "has been very clear about what is in our best interest" as the relationship with Israel is tested over the Iran war. -- Jun 10

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3 ways Social Security recipients can access home equity now -- Tapping home equity can offer more financial flexibility in retirement, but finding the right approach is important.

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Here's how much more affordable a $40,000 home equity loan is now compared to 2025

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HELOC vs. reverse mortgage: Which will be better for seniors in 2026? Here's what experts think.

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3 mortgage moves to make before the June Fed meeting -- The Federal Reserve is set to meet again on June 16. Here are three mortgage moves borrowers should make before then.

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Inflation just increased again. Here's what that could mean for mortgage interest rates.

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Mortgage rates dos and don'ts that borrowers should know now

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Will a home warranty cover the cost of a central air conditioning unit? -- A home warranty helps cover repair or replacement of certain appliances, but does that include a central AC unit?

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Is a home warranty worth it?

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Home warranty pros and cons: What to know

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Elon Musk becomes the world's first trillionaire with SpaceX's IPO

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SpaceX shares soar following record-breaking $75 billion IPO

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As SpaceX IPO launches, Texans near its Starbase HQ are mixed on the company

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Why the liberal arts can help young Americans prepare for the era of AI -- The advent of AI puts a premium on developing skills like critical thinking and communication, according to education experts. The liberal arts can help.

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FDA authorizes emergency use of drug to fight screwworms in pets -- Nitenpyram is the first generic animal drug authorized to treat screwworms in dogs and cats, according to federal regulators.

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Witness on Midland, Texas, shooting -- A witness who saw victims being brought to a local hospital describes the tense moments after an active shooting in Midland, Texas. CBS News' Mugo Odigwe has more.

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U.S., Iran could sign deal soon, sources say -- Details are emerging about what could be in the memorandum of understanding that the U.S. and Iran could sign soon. CBS News' Aaron Navarro and Imtiaz Tyab have more details.

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Pentagon releases third batch of UFO files -- The Pentagon released more files related to UFOs, or UAPs, that include videos recorded by apparent eyewitnesses. Professor Avi Loeb joins CBS News with more details.

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Elon Musk speaks at SpaceX IPO launch -- Elon Musk's SpaceX began trading as "SPCX" on Friday after completing the largest initial public offering in history. The IPO launch has made SpaceX's CEO, already the world's richest person, a trillionaire. Asset TV's Kristin Myers joins CBS News with her take.

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