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HealthWatch - Olympian Jenny Simpson shares rare diagnosis - Retired Olympic runner Jenny Simpson earned a slew of accolades for her performances in three Olympic Games - but two months ago, she nearly died after suffering a cardiac event. Simpson spoke with Errol Barnett about her diagnosis of arrhythmogenic right ventricular cardiomyopathy, the rare ailment she'd unknowingly carried for four decades. 15M ago - 6:29

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How a teen found "a sense of control" as she fought cancer -- Alayna Riozzi-Bodine was diagnosed with Hodgkin's lymphoma the summer before her senior year of high school.

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"Everything as it was": Explore the bedrooms of kids killed in school shootings -- The families of nine 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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People are scrambling to find wads of cash dropped all over American cities -- Cash drop social media accounts have people racing to find money hidden across the country. Here's what's behind the viral videos. -- Aug 21

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Body of New York grandmother who went missing in Las Vegas found, sister says -- The body of Alisa Goods, a New York grandmother who went missing while visiting Las Vegas, has been found after more than a week, her sister told CBS News' Alice Gainer.

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Serena Williams, Carlos Alcaraz will play mixed doubles at the U.S. Open -- Serena Williams will team up with Carlos Alcaraz to create a powerhouse mixed doubles pair in her return to the U.S. Open.

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Supreme Court temporarily allows work on White House ballroom to continue -- Chief Justice John Roberts issued a stay that will remain in place until the Supreme Court takes further action.

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European wildfires expose, detonate buried explosives from past wars -- The wildfires burning across Europe this summer have revealed World War I and II ordnance lurking beneath the blackened landscape.

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11 cruise workers arrested in Boston over alleged child sex abuse materials -- Federal agents boarded two cruise ships in Boston and arrested 11 workers in "Operation Tidal Wave."

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Sword attack at school in Sweden kills 17-year-old girl, officials say -- An 18-year-old with a sword attacked a school on Friday in central Sweden, killing a 17-year-old girl and seriously injuring at least two others.

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A City's War on Surveillance Cameras -- Activists in upstate New York say their fight against Flock's license plate cameras is the first step in dismantling Big Tech's overreach.

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The Not-So-Special Relationship -- Israel and the United States should always be allies and friends, but they need space to enact differing policies when their real interests diverge.

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A Race Between Two Clocks in Iran -- The outflow of oil through the Strait of Hormuz may be greater than we think, but Americans' tolerance for the continuation of an unpopular war may be shorter than we think.

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Trump threatens defamation suit against left-leaning think tank -- President Trump's legal team is threatening to sue left-leaning think tank Center for American Progress for defamation over a report it issued that found "no evidence that National Guard deployments have reduced violent crime."

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First on CBS - Pentagon moves to fire publisher and editor of Stars and Stripes - The Pentagon has given separation notices to both the publisher and the editor-in-chief of Stars and Stripes, according to people familiar with the matter. 21H ago

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Trump campaigns with Darline Graham in South Carolina ahead of runoff -- Sen. Darline Graham is facing Rep. Ralph Norman to replace her late brother on the ballot in November.

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IndyCar is holding its first race in D.C. this weekend. Here's what to know. -- Twenty-five cars traveling at top speeds approaching 180 mph will zoom around the National Mall this weekend when IndyCar takes over downtown D.C. -- Aug 21

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Reports of sexual assault in U.S. military decline for third straight year -- The review included data from an anonymous survey conducted every other year that asks service members whether they've been the victim of unwanted sexual conduct or harassment.

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Can debt collectors garnish your unemployment benefits? -- Losing a job can make your debt harder to manage, but your unemployment benefits may come with unique protections.

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How does a debt collector find your bank account to freeze it?

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How can you tell how old a collection debt really is?

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How much interest can a $25,000 9-month CD earn at today's rates? -- A $25,000 deposit could generate a sizable return in just nine months if you lock in the right CD rate now.

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Money market vs. high-yield savings account: Which will be better if the Fed raises interest rates?

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How much interest can a $10,000 9-month CD earn right now?

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How can you apply for student loan forgiveness in 2026? -- Student loan repayment options have changed, and there are a few things to know now, before seeking forgiveness.

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Are you eligible for student loan forgiveness if you have private and federal loans?

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Which student loan borrowers qualify for public service loan forgiveness in 2026?

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Nearly 25% of workers are "functionally unemployed," analysis finds -- An alternative measure of unemployment that accounts for wages suggests the U.S. labor market is weaker than it looks.

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AI companies accused of hoarding and destroying millions of books -- Consumer advocates are urging the FTC to examine whether AI developers are hurting competition and reducing public access to source material.

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TikTok agrees to pay $400 million to settle child privacy lawsuit -- The Justice Department sued TikTok in 2024, alleging that it violated a U.S. law prohibiting the collection of kids' data.

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Why Dubai may be vital to the Trump administration's economic war on Iran -- The effectiveness of a bolstered economic campaign​ against Iran may rest largely on one close U.S. ally in the Persian Gulf, the United Arab Emirates.

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Trump temporarily waives higher beef tariffs in bid to lower prices -- The president's move is aimed at lowering beef prices, which remain historically high due to shrinking cattle herds.

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Trump's trade deal with Canada collapses -- The U.S. plans to impose 50% tariffs on $20 billion worth of Canadian products after negotiations between the two countries failed. The Canadian prime minister said he would match the tariffs "dollar for dollar." Olivia Rinaldi has more.

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Latest Lindsay Clancy trial testimonies -- Several medical experts testified in the murder trial of Lindsay Clancy. Clancy admitted to killing her three children but claims she was experiencing postpartum psychosis. Shanelle Kaul reports.

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Some immigrants deported to Africa -- The U.S. Department of State has put Central African Republic under a "do not travel" advisory, citing unrest, crime, kidnapping and terrorism risks. Despite this, the Trump administration has deported immigrants from other counties there. Camilo Montoya-Galvez spoke with immigrants who were deported, as well as their families.

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Prince Harry ordered to pay tabloid millions -- Prince Harry and six others, including musician Elton John, must pay the publisher of Daily Mail millions of pounds after their failed invasion of privacy suit. Ian Lee has more details.

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48 Hours - Murder in the Parking Garage - A masked killer spray paints security cameras to hide his crime. "48 Hours" correspondent Natalie Morales reports. Aug 15 - 42:05

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Death at Soho House -- An Oscar winner's son, a fashion designer girlfriend -- one is dead. Was it murder? "48 Hours" correspondent Troy Roberts investigates.

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The Boy Across the Street -- A college student is killed by her boyfriend who lived right across the street. Her family's long battle to keep him in prison. "48 Hours" correspondent Erin Moriarty reports.

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Justine's Voice -- After a teenager is strangled and buried alive, her family takes on the fight to keep her convicted killers behind bars. "We're her voice" says Justine's sister. "48 Hours" correspondent Natalie Morales reports.

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Searching for Maya Millete -- A young mother disappears. Investigators say her husband contacted spellcasters to put a hex on his wife so she wouldn't leave him. "48 Hours" contributor Jonathan Vigliotti reports.

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Alfalfa sprouts recalled after E. coli, salmonella outbreak sickens dozens -- An outbreak of E. coli and salmonella that has sickened dozens of people across 15 states has been linked to an alfalfa grower in Minnesota, federal health officials said Friday.

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Cardiac event reveals Olympian's rare heart condition: "There was a God present" -- Olympian Jenny Simpson said she won't be able to run again after being diagnosed with a rare heart condition earlier this year.

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Mom says postpartum psychosis made her feel like "such a monster" -- As the trial of Lindsay Clancy brings renewed attention to postpartum psychosis, Haley Ashcom shares her experience with the dangerous condition. -- Aug 21

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