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Ross Fire explodes to over 50,000 acres, forces evacuations in North Texas -- The Ross wildfire has burned more than 50,000 acres across Palo Pinto and Jack counties, forcing evacuations, closing roads and disrupting schools.

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60 Minutes Overtime - Parton said "town tramp" inspired iconic look - 60 Minutes' Morley Safer spoke to Dolly Parton back in 2009 about her iconic look and how being underestimated helped her in business. Parton died at 80, her family announced Tuesday. 2H ago - 1:01

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Crime - Breaking down Day 20 of Lindsay Clancy trial - Two more witnesses testified in the Lindsay Clancy trial on Tuesday. Clancy, who has admitted to killing her children, has pleaded not guilty, arguing she had postpartum psychosis. CBS News correspondent Shanelle Kaul reports. 49M ago - 3:43

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Prosecution reprimanded in Lindsay Clancy trial -- Closing arguments are expected this week in Lindsay Clancy's murder trial for the killings of her three young children. Attorney and legal analyst Joe Tamburino joins CBS News to discuss the case and a moment on Monday where witness testimony was cut short over comments about religion.

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Lindsay Clancy's faith is not on trial -- The judge in the murder trial of Lindsay Clancy denied a mistrial request from her attorneys but scolded the prosecution after a witness brought up Clancy's religious beliefs. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul reports, and legal analyst Joe Tamburino weighs in.

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49ers' Jed York could face NFL punishment -- San Francisco 49ers owner and CEO Jed York was arrested in Ohio over the weekend and pleaded no contest to amended charges originally stemming from a prostitution arrest. Now, he could face punishment from the NFL. Carter Evans reports.

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Remembering Dolly Parton's life and legacy -- Music icon Dolly Parton has died at the age of 80, her family announced on Tuesday. Rolling Stone senior writer Marissa Moss joins CBS News to discuss Parton's legacy.

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From the archives: Dolly Parton, legend -- Dolly Parton, the poor girl from the Great Smoky Mountains who became the shining queen of country music, died on Aug. 25, 2026 at age 80. In this "Sunday Morning" profile that originally aired Feb. 10, 2019, the singer, songwriter and philanthropist talked with CBS News' Tony Dokoupil about creating a musical legacy (including writing such classics as "Jolene," "I Will Always Love You," and "Coat of Many Colors"), and counting her blessings - all while presenting herself as "a country girl's idea of glam." -- Feb 10, 2019

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Trump says he's lowering flags for Dolly Parton -- President Trump on Tuesday said he is lowering the American flag throughout the U.S. following the death of legendary singer-songwriter Dolly Parton. CBS News' Anthony Mason, Jamie Wax and Nicole Valdes have more.

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Dolly Parton's nephew announces her death -- Dolly Parton, legendary singer-songwriter, actress and philanthropist, has died at 80. Her nephew announced her death on Tuesday in a video on social media. CBS News' Anthony Mason and Jamie Wax have more.

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Dolly Parton remembered by fellow stars, politicans: "A true loss for millions"

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Musk's data centers push out family that's owned land for generations -- A plant in Southaven, Mississippi, that powers Elon Musk's SpaceXAI data centers in the area has sparked backlash from residents concerned about noise and air pollution.

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A massive data center hub is likely heating up a town outside London

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U.K. estate used as Wayne Manor in "Batman Begins" must be surveyed for bats -- Since being built in the 1850s, Mentmore Towers has been featured in "Batman Begins" and other movies, but has fallen into disrepair.

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Multiple people dead, including kids, in shooting and fire at Montana home -- The suspect in the incident later died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound, law enforcement said.

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Pennsylvania records first 2 measles deaths in 35 years -- Pennsylvania has recorded its first two deaths connected to measles in 35 years.

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At least 1 in 4 ex-NFL players who died from 2016 to 2021 had CTE, study finds -- The rate is much higher than is seen in the general population. CTE is a brain disease linked to repeated blows to the head.

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Gun-running ship located 78 years after being sunk by Israeli military -- In June 1948, Israeli forces opened fire and sank the boat in waters off Tel Aviv on the orders of David Ben Gurion, Israel's first prime minister.

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Judge rejects Ghislaine Maxwell's effort to overturn sex-trafficking conviction -- A federal judge on Tuesday rejected Ghislaine Maxwell's effort to toss out her 2021 conviction on sex-trafficking charges and 20-year prison sentence.

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Russian ex-official says "unknown sources" could attack U.K. drone plants -- Former senior Russian diplomat says U.K. factories making drones for Ukraine "could be attacked - not by Russia, but from unknown sources."

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New UNICEF-Led Data Undermines Claims of Gaza Famine -- A year ago, Gaza was officially declared famine-stricken. New, more rigorous data paints a dramatically different picture-and has triggered a debate over whether the original declaration was correct.

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The Moms of TikTok Have Gone Insane -- We've been telling women for decades that motherhood is one of the worst things that can happen to them. So is it any surprise that so many moms now see child-killing mom Lindsay Clancy as a martyr?

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Prince Harry Said Returning to Britain Was 'Impossible' -- Now, he's doing just that.

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South Carolina holds runoff to replace late Sen. Lindsey Graham on ballot -- Darline Graham, the sister of the late Sen. Lindsey Graham, is facing off against Rep. Ralph Norman for the GOP nomination.

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Abdul El-Sayed distances himself from Hasan Piker -- Popular left-wing streamer Hasan Piker drew stiff criticism from prominent Democrats on Monday after arguing that some Jewish Americans' support for Israel is "making antisemitism worse."

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Will the U.S. sanctions against Iran work if they don't include China? -- Analysts say without meaningful sanctions against China, Iran will likely survive this latest round of financial punishment.

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Trump threatens to change Lake Ontario's name as trade war with Canada heats up -- President Trump said the U.S. is considering changing the name of Lake Ontario to "Lake America" amid an escalating trade fight with Canada.

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Mike Lindell withholds payment for recount request in Minnesota GOP governor primary -- Mike Lindell is withholding the payment required for a recount and audit of ballots cast in the Republican primary for Minnesota governor, claiming that the Secretary of State's office has proposed an unlawful recount process, according to a statement released by his campaign Monday.

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Will mortgage interest rates improve this September? 3 things to consider now -- Mortgage interest rates have remained stubbornly high this summer, but could they actually improve in September?

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Will mortgage rates drop below 6% in 2026?

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Inflation just fell again. Is that good news for mortgage rates?

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What are the lowest private student loan rates you can get right now? -- Private student loan rates are surprisingly low right now, but getting the lowest rates takes more than applying.

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Best private student loans for fall 2026

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Who qualifies for student loan forgiveness in 2026?

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How much interest can a high-yield savings account earn over the next year? -- The interest earnings tied to a high-yield savings account remain substantial. Here's what savers should know now.

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Here's how much interest a $100,000 2-year CD account will earn savers now

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$10,000 9-month CD vs. $10,000 high-yield savings account: Which will earn more by 2027?

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United Airlines to add 10 new international routes. See where. -- The new overseas routes represent the largest expansion in the airline's history, United said.

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SNAP restrictions cut soda sales but raise stigma concerns, study finds -- Banning people from using food stamps to buy sugary drinks helps lower consumption, proponents say. Are such restrictions a good idea?

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Callaway Golf CEO says "mistakes were made" over controversial ad -- The ad for a new driver had sparked an online backlash, with viewers criticizing the spot for trivializing violence against women.

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Gen Xers fret over Social Security: "I will likely be working in retirement" -- Millions of Generation X Americans expect to depend on Social Security as their main - or only - source of retirement income.

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Why Trump's Canada tariffs are likely to have a modest impact on prices -- Although some Canadian goods will get more expensive in the U.S., trade experts don't expect a broader inflation spike.

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Dolly Parton dies at 80 | Special Report -- Dolly Parton, legendary singer-songwriter, actress and philanthropist has died at 80, her family says. Tony Dokoupil anchored CBS News' special report.

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Dramatic moment in Lindsay Clancy trial -- Lindsay Clancy's defense team asked for a mistrial after a prosecution witness brought up Clancy's religious beliefs. The judge denied the request but reprimanded prosecutors. CBS News legal contributor Caroline Polisi has the latest analysis.

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Latest analysis of midterm elections -- President Trump's Darline Graham endorsement will be tested in today's special Republican Senate runoff in South Carolina. Kyle Kondik, managing editor of "Sabato's Crystal Ball," the newsletter for UVA's Center for Politics, shares his analysis of Republican strategy.

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Air Force officer charged for Trump criticism -- Legal experts will have to decode rare criminal charges against Major Jason Watson, an Air Force officer who publicly criticized President Trump. CBS News' Charlie D'Agata has more details on this unusual case.

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60 Minutes - 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. Aug 23 - 13:25

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Rachel Goldberg-Polin | 60 Minutes Interview -- When Hamas abducted her son Hersh, Rachel Goldberg-Polin became the face of the hostage crisis in Israel. Since his murder, she says she has learned that the constant pain of grief is a "badge of love."

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The state of high-speed rail in the U.S. -- High-speed rail can be found around the world. Yet so far, the projects haven't tracked in the U.S., where both the public and private sectors have faced ballooning costs and delays.

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Margaret Atwood: The 60 Minutes Interview -- Margaret Atwood's fiction tells of future worlds plagued by totalitarianism, environmental collapse, and global pandemic. At 86, she looks not forward but back at her own life in a new memoir.

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Mardi Gras Indians keeping tradition alive -- The Mardi Gras Indians, or Black Masking Indians, have been around since the 1800s. Members spend months painstakingly handcrafting suits to be worn while marching through New Orleans' neighborhoods.

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Sculpting Evolution | 60 Minutes Archive -- Lyme disease is rapidly emerging in southern Appalachia, the CDC said in a new report. In 2025, Dr. Jon LaPook, on assignment for 60 Minutes, met a team of scientists on Nantucket who are using genetic engineering to fight the spread of the disease.

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CRISPR Kids | 60 Minutes Archive -- The CDC says Lyme disease is emerging beyond the regions where it has historically been considered endemic. In 2025, 60 Minutes' Bill Whitaker reported on high school students researching a new way to detect and treat the disease.

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Running Dry | 60 Minutes Archive -- The nation's largest reservoir, Lake Mead, has fallen to a record low. In 2021, Bill Whitaker visited the Colorado River and reported on how millions of people depend on the water to drink, power their homes, and irrigate their farms.

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From 2025: The ins and outs of egg freezing -- Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez began sharing on social media that she is going to try to preserve her fertility by freezing her eggs, a subject that Lesley Stahl reported on in 2025. Stahl found that the costly procedure brought happy endings to some women, but offered no guarantees.

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