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Live - Iran lashes out with missiles as Israel says war still intensifying - Iran retaliates for Israel's latest assassinations as Trump and Netanyahu give no indication the war is about to let up, 19 days in. updated 18M ago

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How Russia is benefitting from "America's war of choice in Iran" -- Treasury chief Scott Bessent said Russia wouldn't benefit from an easing of oil sanctions to calm energy markets. But Russia is.

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House Democrats try to force vote to fund DHS, but not ICE and CBP -- Democrats would have to convince at least four Republicans to join their discharge petition to force a floor vote.

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Dolores Huerta alleges assault by Cesar Chavez amid abuse claims -- Allegations of abuse of women and girls by union leader Cesar Chavez were first reported by the New York Times​ on Wednesday.

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Trump waives Jones Act for 60 days in effort to ease energy prices -- President Trump on Wednesday temporarily eased a century-old law that limits shippers from transporting energy products around the U.S.

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Trump hasn't decided on sending Americans after Iran's nuclear material, sources say -- The Pentagon has prepared multiple options for President Trump as potential next steps in the Iran war.

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Sen. Rand Paul confronts Sen. Markwayne Mullin at heated hearing -- Sen. Markwayne Mullin appeared before the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee as the Senate considers his confirmation to replace Kristi Noem as DHS secretary.

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Official warns some airports could shut down if TSA sick calls climb -- Acting deputy TSA administrator Adam Stahl says the situation will get worse the longer the agency and the Department of Homeland Security​ don't receive funding.

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Trump's judicial confirmations show signs of slowing compared to first-term boom -- President Trump is likely to make less of an impact on the federal bench in his second term because of fewer vacancies, a slower pace of retirements and the potential for Democrats to regain control of the Senate in November.

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USPS wants to raise the price of a first-class stamp as high as 95 cents -- USPS Postmaster General David Steiner said raising the price of stamps would "largely solve" the agency's financial woes.

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Top Trump counterterrorism official resigns over Iran war -- President Trump's director of the National Counterterrorism Center, Joe Kent, announced his immediate resignation Tuesday, citing the administration's decision to intervene in Iran.

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EU rejects Trump's calls for deployments to reopen Strait of Hormuz -- Despite Trump's repeated calls, the EU foreign policy chief says "nobody is ready to put their people in harm's way in the Strait of Hormuz." -- Mar 17

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Why the death of Iran's top security official is significant -- Ali Larijani​ was among the most senior leaders of the regime still alive in Iran after top leaders were killed at the start of the war.

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How the military is using AI in war -- From intelligence to research and grant applications, artificial intelligence is playing a bigger role in government and military operations.

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Belgian soldiers to protect Jewish sites as Iran war fuels antisemitism -- Italian soldiers are patrolling Rome's ancient Jewish quarter and Belgian troops are helping secure Jewish sites as an official warns the threat of antisemitic violence "is very real."

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Children discover mysterious ancient skeleton next to playground -- The skeleton is the latest in a series of bodies discovered in the city of Dijon that were mysteriously buried in a seated position while facing west.

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How to sign up for TSA PreCheck Touchless ID and save time at airports -- Travelers hoping to bypass some of the increasingly long wait times at U.S. airports can enroll in the TSA PreCheck Touchless ID program, which is now operating at 65 locations.

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Who is Josh D'Amaro, the new CEO of Disney? -- As Disney CEO, Josh D'Amaro will be in charge of a massive entertainment empire that includes parks, movies and a streaming service.

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Federal judge strikes down Arkansas Ten Commandments in public schools law -- An Arkansas law requiring that the Ten Commandments be prominently displayed in public school classrooms has been struck down by a federal judge.

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Former reality TV star wins Iditarod, rewards sled dogs with steaks -- Jessie Holmes is the third competitor in the 54-year history of the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race to repeat the year after winning for the first time.

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Woman hospitalized after being startled by humanoid robot -- Video widely shared online showed a woman angrily confronting a robot as it waved its metallic arms at her, while a crowd of onlookers gathered around.

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Venezuela defeats U.S. 3-2 for its first World Baseball Classic title -- With the game tied going into the 9th, Eugenio Suarez smacked a double into left-center field to score pinch runner Javier Sonoja for what would prove to be the winning run.

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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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"Everything as it was": Explore the bedrooms of kids killed in school shootings -- The families of eight school shooting victims opened their doors to Steve Hartman and photographer Lou Bopp, allowing them to document their children's bedrooms.

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A yearslong journey documenting the bedrooms of school shooting victims -- Steve Hartman recounts his experience visiting the bedrooms of kids killed in school shootings across the country.

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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. -- Mar 16

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Joe Kent Resigns. Will Others Follow? -- The restrainer wing of the Republican Party gets its anti-war hero. But the intel chief's resignation letter suggests he is not a reliable witness on Iran policy.

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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 - Facing potential Latino voter slide, GOP mobilizes in crucial Senate races before midterms - Amid signs that Republicans may lose some of the Latino support that the party picked up in 2024, grassroots organizations are stepping in to boost GOP Senate candidates in key midterm races. 7H ago

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Paul calls Mullin a "man with anger issues" in confirmation hearing -- Sen. Markwayne Mullin is appearing before the Committee on Homeland Security after President Donald Trump nominated him to replace Kristi Noem​ as the Homeland Security Secretary.

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As Trump floats "taking Cuba," island's president warns of "resistance" -- The leader of Cuba is vowing to put up "resistance" against the U.S. as President Trump suggests he may "take" the island nation, whose communist government has faced intense U.S. pressure and languished under energy shortages.

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Senate begins marathon debate on SAVE America Act under pressure from Trump -- The Senate voted to begin a marathon debate on the SAVE America Act, an elections bill that President Trump has been pressing Republicans to pass.

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Illinois governor primaries set up rematch between Pritzker, Bailey -- The 2026 Illinois primary results in the race for governor set up a rematch between Gov. JB Pritzker and his 2022 Republican challenger Darren Bailey.

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Here's how far HELOC costs have fallen since 2024 (and what borrowers should do now) -- A HELOC could be your most affordable borrowing option now. Here's how far costs have fallen in the last two years.

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Here's how much home equity homeowners have to borrow now (and how to access it)

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Here's how far HELOC rates have fallen in the last 18 months (and what to do now)

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Which states have the shortest statutes of limitations on credit card debt? -- Some states give creditors less time to sue over credit card debt. Here's where the deadlines are shortest.

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Which states prohibit wage garnishment by debt collectors?

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What are today's mortgage interest rates: March 18, 2026? -- Want to buy a home or refinance your current one? Here are the mortgage interest rates to know to get started.

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

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WNBA, players' union reach agreement in principle on new pact -- The WNBA and its players' union reached a verbal agreement on a transformational new collective bargaining agreement early Wednesday morning, both sides said.

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Here's how much U.S. families need to make to feel economically secure -- Many Americans feel like they live in a "hamster wheel economy," said one expert who studies economic security.

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A look at Israel's air defense systems -- The Israeli military showed CBS News one of its air defense systems as Iran fired deadly cluster bombs at Israel. Charlie D'Agata reports.

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Bondi subpoenaed for Epstein files testimony -- Attorney General Pam Bondi has been subpoenaed to testify in April before the House Oversight Committee on the Justice Department's release of the Epstein files. It comes after a Senate hearing last month where Bondi faced intense questioning over how the files were released.

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WNBA, players' union reach tentative deal -- The WNBA and the players' union have reached a tentative agreement that comes just 51 days before the season begins. The new deal is expected to reflect the league's growth in recent years and for the first time, player salaries could be directly tied to league revenue, with some athletes potentially earning up to $1 million annually.

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Video shows meteor streaking across the sky -- A meteoroid was spotted streaking across the sky in 10 states. In some areas, there was also a loud boom, similar to an explosion. NASA says the meteor, which was traveling 45,000 mph in the sky, fragmented - causing the bright fireball and loud boom.

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CBS Mornings - Behind the rise of The Last Dinner Party - The band The Last Dinner Party is coming to the U.S. next week to tour its second album, "From the Pyre." The members of the band spoke to Anthony Mason about how they met, their rapid rise to fame and the support they've had along the way. 4H ago - 07:17

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Inside Michael Jordan's NASCAR racing team -- "CBS Mornings" co-host Nate Burleson spoke with NASCAR driver Bubba Wallace and other members of Michael Jordan's co-owned team, 23XI Racing, about their training and the strategy behind their success.

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NCAA president talks March Madness -- As March Madness begins, NCAA president Charlie Baker spoke to "CBS Mornings" about the impact of sports gambling and its ability to compromise games, concerns over prediction markets and if March Madness could expand into a bigger tournament.

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Inside the Vanity Fair Oscar party -- For more than 30 years, Vanity Fair has thrown an exclusive Oscar's after party. This year, the magazine's new global editorial director Mark Guiducci decided to trim the guest list, didn't allow press inside and even required guests to put a sticker over their phone camera for privacy. He speaks to "CBS Mornings" and gives an up-close look at the party.

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