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Iran agrees in principle to dispose of highly-enriched uranium, official says

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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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Residents near California chemical tank forced to flee: "You're freaking out" -- Emergency crews raced overnight to prevent a tank holding a volatile industrial chemical from exploding at an aerospace facility in Southern California.

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What to know about the chemical tank in California that forced evacuations

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American Music Awards air tonight with star-studded performances -- The American Music Awards celebrate fan favorites in the music world and feature performances from multiple artists.

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Land where notorious cartel leader was killed is being auctioned -- The Mexican government announced the auction of a plot of land within the country club where drug kingpin "El Mencho" died during a clash with the army in February.

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Minibus crashes into elephant, killing 3 people in Uganda national park -- Three people died and four others were injured after their vehicle collided with an elephant in Murchison Falls National Park, police said on Monday.

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Buying a car? Here are some tips to save money. -- Here are the financial considerations to make when shopping for a new vehicle amid high car prices.

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Husband convicted of hiring hitman to kill NYC art dealer in Brazil -- Daniel Sikkema faces a mandatory sentence of life in prison. Brent Sikkema was stabbed to death in his Rio de Janeiro townhouse in 2024.

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Shark kills spearfisher in front of friends: "Terrifying thing to see" -- A spearfisher was killed on the Great Barrier Reef on Sunday in Australia's second fatal shark attack in just over a week, police said.

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What's open and closed for Memorial Day 2026? -- Most retail stores will be open for business on Memorial Day, while post offices will be closed. Here's what to know.

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Experts from Thai rescue join efforts to save 7 trapped in Laos cave -- Seven Laotian villagers entered a cave five days ago searching for gold and were trapped inside after heavy rain triggered flash flooding.

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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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DOJ says it scrubbed news releases about Jan. 6 criminal cases from its website -- The Justice Department acknowledges it has removed from its website news releases about criminal cases related to the Jan. 6, 2021 riot, calling the information "partisan propaganda."

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N.J. governor requests access to ICE detention facility amid protests -- New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill is asking ICE to let her inside the Delaney Hall detention center in Newark.

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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. -- May 22

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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. -- May 22

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Here's what experts say to expect from mortgage rates now that inflation keeps rising -- With inflation continuing to rise, borrowers need to understand the impact on the mortgage interest rate climate.

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Here's how mortgage rates changed in 2026 (and what could happen this June)

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

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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. -- May 22

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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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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. -- May 22

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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. -- May 22

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Latest on CA chemical leak explosion threat -- Officials say the risk of a massive explosion has been "eliminated" for California after a chemical leak in Orange County. CBS News Los Angeles' Tina Patel reports.

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Watch: Trump delivers Memorial Day remarks -- President Trump delivered remarks on Memorial Day at Arlington National Cemetery after paying his respects at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. CBS News' Nikole Killion reports.

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Slowed U.S.-Iran peace deal progress -- Iran's supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, is holed up in an undisclosed location with little access to the outside world, U.S. officials tell CBS News. This comes as news of some progress in peace talks emerges. CBS News' Imtiaz Tyab reports.

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What to know before the Texas primary runoff -- President Trump has endorsed Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton over incumbent Senator John Cornyn before the Senate Republican runoff on Tuesday. CBS News' Fin G mez reports.

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60 Minutes - Mouse DNA and the fight against Lyme disease - Scientists are hoping to use genetic engineering to reduce the transmission of Lyme disease. The scientists' target is not the deer or the ticks often associated with the disease; it's wild mice. 20H ago - 13:22

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Lessons from the Wall Street crash of 1929 -- Stocks on Wall Street have rallied in recent months, but author Andrew Ross Sorkin sees a crash coming. The question is: when will the bubble pop, and how much will the market slump when it does?

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Inside the "Payam Method" for learning piano -- Payam Khastkhodaei, the son of Iranian immigrants, says he's developed a new method of teaching that has students loving their piano lessons. Now his students are sweeping national competitions.

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London's cabbies skeptical about robotaxis -- London black cab drivers, who are required to memorize thousands of streets to get their license, are being tested in a new way. Several companies are trying to bring robotaxis to the city's streets. -- May 17

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Christopher Nolan: The 60 Minutes Interview -- Christopher Nolan, director of "Oppenheimer," "Inception," "Interstellar," and "The Dark Knight," imagines every movie is the last he'll make, leading him toward an ambitious plan for "The Odyssey." -- May 17

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The Uplift - The Uplift: Derby dream come true - David Begnaud meets a man who has attended the Kentucky Derby for 79 years in a row - and his dying wish to make it there one last time. May 16 - 20:03

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The Uplift: Desmond Bryant -- David Begnaud sits down with former NFL player Desmond Bryant, who shares how he survived a dark period in his life - and came out helping others.

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4/25: The Uplift -- A rescue dog at Pasadena Humane in Los Angeles has gone viral - and the puppy has inspired thousands of donations. Plus, David Begnaud introduces us to a young woman who shares how two high school teachers who made a life-changing impact on her as a teen.

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The Uplift: Michael Jordan -- Gayle King sits down with Michael Jordan to talk about the basketball super star's newest sports venture: NASCAR. Plus, more heartwarming news.

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The Uplift: Welcome to Hollywood -- Meet the woman who rescued a piece of the Oscars in a dumpster. Plus, we take a trip to Hollwyood to learn about the history of America's iconic film industry.

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