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Nashville airport to be renamed for Dolly Parton after unanimous vote - The Metro Nashville Airport Authority board voted 6-0 on Friday to begin the process of changing the name and said a final name has not been chosen. 43M ago

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Technology - The biggest real-world risks of AI - A number of tech insiders have voiced concerns and given dire warnings in recent days about the rapid growth of AI. CBS News' Jo Ling Kent and Maya Blackstone have more. 2H ago - 6:39

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Are bioweapons a looming AI threat? -- Some tech insiders are sounding the alarm on the dangers of artificial intelligence, which could be used to disable critical infrastructure or create biological weapons. Dr. Celine Gounder weighs in.

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How AI powered robots are helping small farms -- From labor shortages to environmental impacts, farmers are looking to AI to help revolutionize the agriculture industry. One California startup, Farm-ng, is tapping into the power of AI and robotics to perform a wide range of tasks, including seeding, weeding and harvesting. -- Mar 28, 2024

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AI could "kill us all," researcher says -- Two tech insiders are sounding the alarm on artificial intelligence. Former Anthropic researcher Jacob Coxon warns that AI could "kill us all," and now former Google DeepMind researcher Alex Turner warns that society is "just not prepared."

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Ex-Anthropic researcher warns AI could grow "smart enough to kill us" The development of AI "doesn't look that different from say, 'Terminator,' or from science fiction films," Jacob Coxon said. 14H ago

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Afghan woman dubbed an "alien terrorist" deported in obscure court's first case -- An Afghan permanent resident living in Texas has been deported after the Justice Department accused her of being an "alien terrorist," in the first such case of its kind.

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Where does the case against the alleged 9/11 plotters stand? -- The trial of Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and three other alleged 9/11 plotters is scheduled to begin in June 2028.

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Suspects in $6 million romance scam targeting women extradited to U.S. -- The men, who were arrested in the South African city of Cape Town in 2021, are set to be handed over to officials from the FBI.

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Sweden's election could mark major milestone for Europe's populist right -- Once shunned over its extremist roots, the Sweden Democrats could enter government for the first time as voters weigh immigration, crime and Sweden's political transformation.

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American woman allegedly smuggled drugs for free trip to Japan -- One of the women told police that she took the job for the money and because "I was attracted by the fact I could go to Japan for free," Nippon TV reported.

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Death toll in Philippine ferry fire soars as more bodies are recovered -- A fire on a passenger ferry off the western Philippines left dozens of people missing and killed at least five. An intense and widespread search was on for the unaccounted for.

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Record-setting cyclospora outbreak is over, U.S. health officials say -- The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said there is no longer a risk of people getting sick with cyclosporiasis from this outbreak and is confident that all related iceberg lettuce is off the market.

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Here's the projected Social Security COLA for 2027, according to AARP -- The official 2027 COLA will be announced on Oct. 14, but some senior citizens' groups are already forecasting the benefits bump retirees can expect.

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Afghan girls who study in secret want you to read their "letters to the world" -- 21 Afghan girls, bravely defying the Taliban by continuing to study, handed CBS News letters containing their stifled, often humble dreams "for an ordinary life." -- Sep 9

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Explore NYC's transformation since 9/11 through images, personal accounts -- An in-depth look at how 9/11 has changed Lower Manhattan and beyond, 25 years after the World Trade Center attacks.

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George W. Bush says Americans "don't pay attention to the lesson of 9/11" -- Former President George W. Bush gave rare remarks on Wednesday as Americans mark 25 years since the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks.

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Daughters of 9/11 victims seek answers about accused mastermind's trial -- A new documentary, "Daughters of 9/11," follows their pursuit of information and closure, which they were determined to find for themselves, other families who lost loved ones in the attacks and the American public.

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Niall Ferguson: 9/11 Did Not Doom the American Empire -- I predicted its decline 25 years ago. Today, the U.S. has serious problems, but our rivals have even bigger ones. -- Sep 10

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How We Remember 9/11 -- Survivors, first responders, and witnesses recall that day and its aftermath, 25 years later.

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She Worked a Hospital Shift on 9/11. This Is What She Saw. -- Twenty-five years after her 13-hour shift at the World Trade Center's closest hospital, a doctor revisits the memories she wrote down but then put away.

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Joe diGenova resigns from DOJ after overseeing "grand conspiracy" probe -- Joe diGenova, the prosecutor who was tapped by Attorney General Todd Blanche to supervise the "grand conspiracy" investigation targeting Obama- and Biden-era officials, told CBS News he has resigned.

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Appeals court declines to lift block on Postal Service rule for mail ballots -- A federal appeals court denied the Trump administration's request to lift a lower court's order that blocked new rules for mail ballots before the midterms. -- Sep 10

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Why you shouldn't bank on Trump's $5,000 dividends happening -- President Trump pledged $5,000 to all American adults if Republicans retain control of Congress. You may not be able to take that to the bank.

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White House framework for testing new AI models remains hidden as concerns mount -- The White House has not publicly released the voluntary framework for testing frontier AI models that it finalized in August. -- Sep 10

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Multiple U.S. military aircraft damaged in Iranian strikes on base in Jordan, sources say -- One A-10 Thunderbolt, an attack aircraft known as the Warthog, was struck and lost a wing, according to sources. -- Sep 10

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Have $10,000 to put into a 3-year CD? Here's how much interest you could earn now -- Locking up $10,000 for three years could generate a sizable return at today's top CD rates. Here's what to expect.

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Here's how much interest a $150,000 18-month CD can earn now (and why it's worth opening)

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How much interest can a $15,000 6-month CD earn now?

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Why did my credit card company stop trying to collect my unpaid balance? -- The calls from your credit card issuer may have stopped, but that silence may not mean what you think it does.

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Is $10,000 in credit card debt enough for debt forgiveness?

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What could happen to credit card rates now that inflation is holding steady?

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Thinking about investing in gold bars and coins? Here's where prices could be headed this fall. -- Gold prices are likely to keep shifting this fall, but it may not always be smooth sailing for the precious metal.

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Should you wait until after the September Fed meeting to invest in gold?

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Gold's price is down by over 21%. Where will it head this September?

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How lower-paid workers are getting their biggest pay raise in years -- Some workers are seeing stronger wage growth by switching jobs, while others are "job-hugging" because of AI, research shows.

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Fed rate hike likelihood jumps to nearly 90% after hotter CPI report -- Investors believe the Fed will raise borrowing costs as it works to tame inflation, which has risen a full percentage point since the Iran war started.

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August CPI shows inflation held at 3.4%, slightly hotter than expected -- The report comes at a pivotal moment for the Federal Reserve, which is scheduled to meet next week to decide whether to hike interest rates.

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How would consumers feel a U.S. ban on Canadian booze and other products? -- One Canadian whiskey maker has found a workaround to Trump's Canadian alcohol ban.

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Remembering 9/11, 25 years later -- It has been 25 years since the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001. Tony Dokoupil and Norah O'Donnell anchor this CBS News Special Report on the commemorations at memorials in New York, Shanksville, Pennsylvania, and the Pentagon in Arlington, Virginia.

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Houthis take key territory along Red Sea -- Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman personally pressed President Trump to take military action against the Iran-backed Houthis as the group advanced rapidly along Yemen's Red Sea coast, two sources say. CBS News' Natalie Brand, Aaron MacLean and Chris Livesay have more.

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Watch: 9/11 ceremony at the Pentagon -- President Trump, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice spoke at a 9/11 memorial ceremony at the Pentagon 25 years after the Sept. 11, 2001.

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Man buried alive on 9/11 recalls being found -- Will Jimeno, a rookie Port Authority police officer, rushed to the World Trade Center to help save lives on Sept. 11, 2001. He was found after being buried alive under 30 feet of rubble when the South Tower suddenly began to collapse above him.

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60 Minutes - Amsterdam improv club behind comedy legends - Some of the biggest American comics have gotten their starts at Boom Chicago, an Amsterdam improv theater. Seth Meyers, Jordan Peele, Amber Ruffin and Jason Sudeikis have all cracked jokes there. Sep 6 - 13:18

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Reclaiming history on a former plantation -- An Air Force veteran wanted a new house for large family gatherings; he ended up getting an incredible link to his family's past.

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The Kanneh-Masons: Meet the musical siblings -- The Kanneh-Mason family boasts seven classically trained musicians, each under the age of 30. The siblings have toured the world and recorded chart-topping albums.

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The sinking of the Cap Arcona Nazi ship -- The Cap Arcona, a Nazi ship, was attacked by British Royal Air Force planes near the end of World War II. Thousands of prisoners died as the ship sank in the horrific and little-known disaster.

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Turning recordings of animals into music -- Stewart Copeland, best known as the drummer with The Police, teamed up with naturalist Martyn Stewart for "Wild Concerto." Their album combines music with the sounds of animals.

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Dolly Parton's sister on Dolly's marriage -- Dolly Parton's younger sister sat down with Gayle King for a conversation that included Dolly's makeup routine and her decades-long love affair with her husband Carl.

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Sandra Bullock, Lee Pace on "Practical Magic 2" -- Sandra Bullock and Lee Pace sat down with Adriana Diaz to discuss "Practical Magic 2," which premieres Friday. -- Sep 10

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Exclusive -- Stella Parton says her sister Dolly was prepared and at peace when she died -- Stella Parton gives insight into her sister Dolly Parton's marriage, makeup habits and views on death in an exclusive CBS News interview.

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Dolly Parton's sister on star's life, death -- Dolly Parton's sister, Stella, sits down with Gayle King for her first interview since Dolly's death to discuss her sister's legendary life. Stella Parton says the country star was "definitely prepared" and at peace when she died last month. -- Sep 10

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