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Iran's Houthi allies deny losing ground as Mideast crisis engulfs Yemen -- Iran's Houthi allies deny losing ground to Yemen's Saudi-backed military, but oil prices ease despite the Middle East crisis erupting in a battle over control of another key waterway. -- Updated 0m ago

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Olympian accused of damaging Reflecting Pool seeks probe of potential misconduct -- David Hearn is asking the Justice and Interior Dept. inspectors general to investigate his arrest and the dismissal of the case against him.

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Trump suggests letting Iran "take out" LA, San Diego during rally -- Gov. Gavin Newsom called President Trump "deranged and dangerous" after he suggested letting Iran "take out" Los Angeles and San Diego.

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Trump says he'll start paying for ads after pushback over taxpayer funding -- President Trump says he'll start paying for the pro-Trump ads that have blanketed the airwaves in recent weeks, using money from his super PAC instead of taxpayer dollars.

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Rubio calls on Russia to be more open about plague lab worker's death -- The World Health Organization says public risks are low after a plague center worker's death, but Marco Rubio says Moscow should "share more information with the world."

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French high schools closed in biggest day of student protests in decades -- Nationwide protests across France continued for a third week as demonstrators rallied against poor school conditions.

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U.K. arrests 7th man on suspicion of terrorism over air base incident - Police have now detained seven people, and released six on bail, in connection with the incident near an air base used by U.S. warplanes that President Trump and Britain's leader say has Iran links. 1h ago

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Judge to weigh effort to deport Kilmar Abrego Garcia to Liberia -- The fate of Kilmar Abrego Garcia will again be argued in court on Tuesday when his legal team asks a federal judge to block his deportation to Liberia.

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Jim Bakker, who co-founded "The PTL Club" but fell into disgrace, dies at 86 -- Jim Bakker, who along with his first wife Tammy Faye built an evangelical empire around "The PTL Club" TV show, only to lose it all over a sex scandal and financial crimes, has died at 86.

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Amelia Earhart investigators to study mysterious object in Pacific -- Investigators have begun an expedition to study a mysterious "visual anomaly" that they say may be Amelia Earhart's long-lost plane.

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How beavers are protecting West London from flooding -- Five Eurasian beavers were released into the town of Greenford in October 2023. Then, they got to work, felling trees, gathering branches and building dams.

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Why you just got a $90 Social Security check - and who missed out -- Millions of seniors are getting $90 direct deposits from Social Security this week, prompting questions about the source of the money.

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Mexico arrests alleged cartel leader and fuel smuggler "The Tank" -- Authorities say "El Tanque" runs a massive fuel theft network and is linked to homicides, kidnappings and drug trafficking.

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Fort Hood shooter Nidal Hasan to be executed by firing squad, Pentagon says -- The Trump administration has approved a plan to execute former Army Maj. Nidal Hasan - who killed 13 people the 2009 shooting - by firing squad, the Pentagon said.

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What to know after U.S. Marine arrested for murder in Japan -- Police said they arrested Lance Cpl. Devin Jacob Ballard, 20, on suspicion of strangling Anna Yagi, 39, at a hotel.

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Coco Gauff decries "insane" amount of online racism after China match dispute -- The American tennis star said the comments were directed her way following a controversial point in her China Open match against home player Sun Xinran.

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Conservative backlash after campaign ad shows lazy welfare recipient as White -- A campaign video from Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders that portrays a welfare recipient as White has sparked a backlash from some conservatives.

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Is now a good time to buy gold for retirement? How gold prices can affect a 401(k) rollover decision

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What today's gold prices could mean for your retirement savings

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Can you use a 401(k) to buy gold? What investors should know before rolling over retirement funds

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Do you have enough life insurance? A quick coverage check-up

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Many Americans are relying on multiple forms of credit to cover expenses. When is it a warning sign?

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How to deal with debt when you've already cut back everywhere

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How to get (and stay) motivated when your debt feels overwhelming

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Paramount closes $110 billion deal to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery -- The merger unites two major movie studios, news operations CBS News and CNN and cable networks including Comedy Central and TNT.

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Trump sending ACA and Medicare checks, but will they offset costs? -- President Trump sent $500 checks to some Affordable Care Act enrollees, while 20 million Medicare recipients will soon get $90 checks. Will they make a difference?

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When to book Thanksgiving and Christmas flights for the best deals -- Knowing when to buy plane tickets for holiday season travel can save you money. Here's the optimal time to book this year as airfares rise.

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Coca-Cola reveals new flavors for Coke, Powerade and other brands -- Coca-Cola said it will roll out the new flavors, all fruit-inspired, in 2027. Here's what the beverage giant is planning.

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FBI arrests woman at LAX accused of being Chinese agent

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The Alito Court: A rare interview with the influential Supreme Court justice

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Hero passenger on FlyDubai flight: "We are going to survive"

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Trump likely to pick Jay Clayton for AI czar, sources say

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Homan defends ICE crackdown: "Give me an example of where we went too far"

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U.S. surrogate for Chinese billionaire says she trusted agency, as questions arise

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Experts are training AI on how to do their jobs

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Friars turn to modern technology to repair 13th century basilica

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America Will Regret Withdrawing from Iraq

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I Questioned Transgender Ideology. Now I'm Facing Prison in France.

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EXCLUSIVE: The Cornell 7 Lawsuit Served the Wrong Person. Now He's the Target of an Internet Mob.

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Supreme Court wrestles with energy companies' bid to block major climate suit

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Karoline Leavitt joining Fox News as a contributor

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U.S. military removes bombers from U.K. air base following security incident

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Sen. Tillis worries about the "outsized influence" of the executive branch

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CBS News Podcasts - Money Moves | The Generational Money Showdown

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