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Live - Peace deal with Iran has been "largely negotiated," Trump says - Following a call with several Middle Eastern leaders, President Trump said that a peace deal with Iran had been "largely negotiated." updated 6M ago

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Gunman killed after opening fire on Secret Service checkpoint outside White House -- A bystander was also wounded, but no Secret Service officers were injured, officials said. President Trump was in the White House at the time of the incident.

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Douglas McCain, the eldest son of Sen. John McCain, dies at 66 -- Douglas McCain, the eldest son of the late Sen. John McCain, has died, his family announced. He was 66.

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Newsom declares state of emergency for California chemical leak as officials seek solutions -- Southern California officials are desperately searching for a safe resolution to a leaking toxic chemical tank at an aerospace facility.

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2 dead, dozens wounded after Russia launches large attack on Ukraine -- Russia used a powerful hypersonic missile that has nuclear capabilities to carry out a massive attack Sunday in Kyiv, Ukraine.

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24 killed, dozens more injured in suicide bombing in Pakistan -- Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif called the attack a "cowardly act of terrorism" on social media.

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Second Ebola treatment center set on fire in epicenter of disease's outbreak -- Angry residents of a town at the epicenter of the Ebola outbreak in eastern Congo​ attacked and burned a tent that was part of a health center where people are being treated for the virus.

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Iran moving World Cup training base from U.S. to Mexico -- Iran had been scheduled to train in Tucson, Arizona, but it will now move its training base to Tijuana, Mexico, just south of San Diego.

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Why Kouri Richins jurors decided Utah mom was a killer -- At Kouri Richins' sentencing for the murder of Eric Richins, her husband and father of their three sons, she declared her innocence to the court and to her children. But for jurors on the case, the evidence told a different story.

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Trump says U.S. is "getting a lot closer" to agreement with Iran

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Exclusive - CIA director brought paramilitary leader involved in Maduro capture to Cuba meeting - When CIA Director John Ratcliffe visited Havana last week to meet with senior Cuban officials, he brought along one of the covert operators involved in the mission to capture Nicolas Maduro, multiple people familiar with the matter said. May 22

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Sister of Cuban military conglomerate chief arrested in Florida, Rubio says -- The sister of the head of a company that is accused of having close ties to Cuban government operations has been arrested in Miami, federal authorities announced.

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U.S. indicts Cuba's Ra l Castro for murder over downing of planes in 1996 -- Former Cuban leader Ra l Castro was indicted by a U.S. grand jury in connection with the Cuban military's fatal downing of two planes in 1996 - an escalation in the U.S. pressure campaign against the Cuban government.

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Teen's mystery illness solved: "It took 18 years to get an answer" -- Lucia Adarve had a long list of symptoms that no one could diagnose. Her mother Lisa was determined to find an answer. -- May 23

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Kyle Busch's cause of death revealed by family -- Kyle Busch, who won more races in NASCAR's top three series than anyone in history, died suddenly on Thursday.

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Epstein island trespasser says he was hog-tied, thrown into "dungeon" -- Little St. James in the Virgin Islands has attracted seekers lured by tales of Jeffrey Epstein's private island. -- May 21

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CBS News Radio signs off after nearly 100 years: "An American institution" -- After nearly a century on the air, CBS News Radio signed off, with the final reports airing on Friday, May 22. -- May 22

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Trump administration to require most green card applicants to leave U.S. first -- The Trump administration on Friday announced a sweeping policy designed to make it harder for immigrants already in the U.S. to get permanent residency.

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Serbian protesters clash with police amid anti-government rally in Belgrade -- Protesters on Saturday streamed into central Belgrade, many carrying banners and wearing T-shirts inscribed with the "Students win" motto of the youth movement.

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Pentagon releases more UFO files: "Speechless after these observations" -- The Pentagon on Friday released a new batch of 64 files related to UFOs, unveiling a second tranche of records under an executive order by President Trump. -- May 22

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What to know about California chemical tank set to explode or leak -- The tank at GKN Aerospace is estimated to contain 7,000 gallons of methyl methacrylate, a volatile chemical used to produce plastics.

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Cruz says Blanche faced "full-on revolt" over DOJ fund at meeting with GOP senators -- The GOP senator said the meeting included "screaming," adding that "fiery does not begin to cut it." -- May 22

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The Battle of the Baked Goods -- Across America, small-town moms are making extra dough by selling their bread-and the laws that restrict them are being loosened. Bakeries hate it-and so do public health officials.

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Stanford's War on the Western Canon -- A faculty member explains why he voted against Stanford's new general education program, and what the curriculum reveals about the university's retreat from the values it is founded on.

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The Strange Religion of the American Podcast -- Candace Owens, Joe Rogan, and Theo Von aren't just entertainers. They're building theological universes for audiences desperate for something to believe in.

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Trump, who claimed he "wasn't involved" in $1.7B fund, now says he allowed it -- President Trump on Friday defended the Justice Department's $1.7 billion "anti-weaponization" fund and said he "gave up a lot of money" by allowing its creation.

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Trump lawyer-turned-critic Michael Cohen to apply for "anti-weaponization fund" -- ​Michael Cohen, a Trump lawyer-turned-critic, is planning to apply for money from the Justice Department's new "anti-weaponization fund," he told CBS News.

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Inside the Congressional Record: How history gets made as D.C. sleeps -- The production of the Congressional Record is one of the unseen cogs in the congressional machine, arriving with little fanfare like a newspaper on the Capitol's doorstep every day.

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House GOP pulls Iran war resolution that appeared to have enough support to pass -- Republicans are struggling to find the votes to dismiss legislation that would compel President Trump to withdraw from the war with Iran.

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Navy's acting secretary says Taiwan arms sale put on "pause" over Iran war -- The acting secretary of the U.S. Navy said Thursday that arm sales to Taiwan had been put on "pause" to ensure that the American military had sufficient munitions for its Iran operations.

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Sponsored - How much emergency savings should you keep while paying off debt - It can be tricky to save for an emergency fund while paying off debt. Here's how to strike the right balance. May 22

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When you should (and shouldn't) take out a personal loan to pay off debt

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How much interest can a $40,000 short-term CD earn now (and is it worth opening)? -- A $40,000 short-term CD can earn a significant return for savers now. But that's not the only advantage to know.

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3 CD account mistakes to avoid in today's economy

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Here's how much interest a $15,000 CD account can earn now

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Here's how mortgage rates changed in 2026 (and what could happen this June) -- This is how significantly mortgage interest rates have changed so far in 2026 (and what could happen next).

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When could mortgage rates drop close to 5% again? Here's what three experts predict.

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Can you negotiate your mortgage rate in today's market?

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AI is driving more job cuts and weighing on hiring, economists say -- Economists say AI is reshaping the U.S. labor market by suppressing hiring even as overall job losses remain limited.

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Kevin Warsh sworn in as new Fed chair, replacing Powell -- Kevin Warsh has vowed to preserve the Fed's independence over monetary policy, telling lawmakers he will never "predetermine" interest rates at the president's request.

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House lawmakers launch insider trading probe into Kalshi and Polymarket -- Rep. James Comer is requesting information from Kalshi and Polymarket on how the prediction markets guard against insider trading.

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This factor may determine whether you get rich. You don't control it. -- Landing a good-paying job may not be enough to buy a home. A new study finds family wealth plays an outsized role in who becomes a homeowner.

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First on CBS - New site aims to track $12.5B in air traffic control system upgrades - The Department of Transportation is rolling out a new website to track progress in the sprawling effort to modernize the nation's air traffic control system​. May 22

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Trump says Iran deal is close, Iran disagrees -- President Trump announced that he is close to reaching an agreement with Iran to end the conflict and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, but Iran is dismissing his assertion. Imtiaz Tyab reports.

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Chemical crisis in Southern California -- More than 50,000 people have been evacuated due to a failing industrial tank filled with an extremely hazardous chemical that is leaking from an aerospace facility in Southern California, and it could explode. The governor has declared a state of emergency. Lana Zak reports.

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Kyle Busch died of pneumonia, sepsis: family -- NASCAR star Kyle Busch's family on Saturday revealed his cause of death as "severe pneumonia that progressed into sepsis, resulting in rapid and overwhelming associated complications." Lindsey Reiser reports.

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CDC labels more countries as high Ebola risk -- Officials have increased the number of countries in Africa at risk for Ebola from three to 10. A third entry point is open for Americans traveling from certain high-risk countries back into the U.S. Holly Williams reports.

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CBS Sunday Morning - ADUs: A solution to housing in your own backyard - Accessory Dwelling Units, or ADUs, are small, fully-functional secondary homes located on the same property as a main home (usually in the backyard) that serve as carriage houses or "granny flats." But as wildfires have displaced residents in the West, ADUs have filled a vital need where housing has proved scant or expensive. Correspondent Lee Cowan looks at the practical and legal challenges to making ADUs available. May 17 - 6:36

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Designing the future of Louis Vuitton -- The French fashion house Louis Vuitton, which opened its doors in 1854, is today the world's largest luxury brand. Correspondent Alina Cho talks with artistic director Nicolas Ghesquiere, who is shaping the future of Louis Vuitton by designing the unexpected. Cho also gets a sneak preview of Ghesquiere's latest collection, as well as a look at an upcoming collaboration between LV and the estate of late artist Keith Haring.

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The art of toppling dominoes -- Lily Hevesh may be the world's greatest domino artist. She talked with correspondent David Pogue about the patience and perseverance required to set up thousands of dominoes in intricate structures and patterns - and then knock them all down.

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Jon Favreau on "The Mandalorian and Grogu" -- Director Jon Favreau, creator of the "Star Wars" series "The Mandalorian," has now brought Pedro Pascal's bounty hunter and his charge "Baby Yoda" to the big screen. He talks with correspondent Tracy Smith about the handmade feel of the "Star Wars" universe, and how father-son relationships have always been at the heart of the stories set in a galaxy far, far away. He also discusses bringing his improv roots to directing Robert Downey Jr. in "Iron Man."

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The sacred Philadelphia cheesesteak -- Nothing says love like a Philadelphia cheesesteak sandwich, according to Frankie Olivieri, the third-generation owner of Philly's legendary Pat's King of Steaks. He explains why to correspondent Susan Spencer.

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48 Hours - Kouri Richins: Behind the Facade - Scared of their own mother. Why the children of convicted killer Kouri Richins want her to stay behind bars. "48 Hours" correspondent Natalie Morales reports. 11H ago - 42:02

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The Man with Two Names -- After a conviction in the arson death of a billionaire in Monaco, Ted Maher changes his name and puts out a hit on his estranged wife in New Mexico. He denies it all. "48 Hours" correspondent Erin Moriarty reports.

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Joe Hunter's Mission -- A "Survivor" contestant believes his sister was murdered and is determined to be her voice. "48 Hours" correspondent Natalie Morales reports.

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Beverly Hills 911 -- Beverly Hills detectives try to figure out how a widow ended up dead below a staircase in her mansion. "48 Hours" correspondent Erin Moriarty reports.

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The Love Bombing of Gloria Choi -- A dream romance ends in murder after a woman falls for a stranger. "48 Hours" correspondent Natalie Morales reports.

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