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17 hours ago

Tennessee's attempt to execute Christa Pike using lethal injection fails -- Tennessee officials were unable to carry out the execution of Christa Pike, according to an emergency motion filed by her attorneys and media witness reports.

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Co-pilot stabs pilot, tries to crash passenger jet en route to Israel, Netanyahu says -- Israeli officials say passengers helped thwart an "attempted jihadist terror attack" by a FlyDubai pilot who allegedly stabbed his fellow cockpit crewmember, intent on crashing the plane.

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Hegseth says he's cutting generals and admirals by 20%, ousting "woke" -- Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said in a speech on Wednesday that the Pentagon is eliminating roughly 1 in 5 generals and admirals during the second Trump administration through firing or position cuts.

10 hours ago

Details emerge in case of former Cornell student alleging rape by frat members -- A woman, identified only as Jane Doe, alleges she was gang-raped by seven fraternity members in 2024 and accuses Cornell University of failing to protect her.

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Live - Iran says it's considering ceasefire counterproposal - Iranian state media says the regime has received a full U.S. response to its proposal for a cease-fire and the phased reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. 1h ago

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Trump unveils South Korean investment in Alaska gas pipeline -- This marks the second time in three days President Trump has sought to highlight planned foreign investments in states where GOP Senate candidates are in tight election campaigns

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Netanyahu says it's too early to determine motive in cockpit stabbing -- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu indicated to CBS News that the motive of the co-pilot accused of stabbing his fellow pilot on a passenger jet bound from Dubai to Tel Aviv is still unknown.

8 hours ago

Trump deflects on audio of Paxton calling GOP convention a drag on polls -- Republican Senate candidate Ken Paxton reportedly told donors that "everybody's numbers are down" after a midterm convention in Dallas that touted both Paxton's campaign and President Trump's record.

10 hours ago

Medical helicopter crash off L.A. leaves 2 dead, 2 hospitalized, 1 missing -- Rescue crews rushed to the Catalina Island coastline after a helicopter crashed in the ocean on Wednesday night.

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Passengers recount terrifying attempted hijack of Dubai-to-Israel flight -- Passenger Ron Levi tells CBS News the attempted hijack of a Dubai-to-Israel flight was "the scariest thing possible."

7 hours ago

ASU hockey coach put on leave after player collapsed during workout -- Matthew Mayich, a 21-year-old sophomore from Ontario, Canada, collapsed during a workout on Aug. 20 and remains hospitalized.

11 hours ago

I tested America.gov, the government's AI chatbot, on health questions -- Dr. Celine Gounder asked America.gov 37 questions on autism, vaccines and more. Here's what it got right - and wrong.

15 hours ago

Republican-turned-Democrat aims to flip Kansas Senate seat blue -- Kansas has not sent a Democrat to the U.S. Senate since 1932 - but this year, the party hopes Adam Hamilton, former Republican who serves as pastor of a massive church, could flip the seat.

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Senate confirms Keith Sonderling as labor secretary -- The Senate confirmed Keith Sonderling to lead the Department of Labor on Wednesday, officially installing the nominee who has been leading in an acting capacity since Lori Chavez-DeRemer's exit in April.

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Election denier Kurt Olsen steps down from "grand conspiracy" case -- Olsen notified the Justice Department that he was departing the case in an email Monday.

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Russia is stockpiling weapons to intensify attacks on Ukraine, analysts say -- Russia has been stockpiling "jet-powered drones," a new model of long-range strike drones that fly faster and are harder to intercept.

13 hours ago

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

13 hours ago

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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What could happen to your family's finances without life insurance? -- Sep 22

14 hours ago

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

8 days ago

Many Americans are relying on multiple forms of credit to cover expenses. When is it a warning sign? -- Sep 23

14 hours ago

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

8 days ago

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

7 days ago

New SNAP rules take effect Oct. 1, raising fears of more benefit cuts -- More than 5 million Americans have lost food-stamp benefits since 2025. "I have to prove that I'm sick," one SNAP recipient said.

15 hours ago

Sam Altman unveils "dots," OpenAI's new AI personal agent -- OpenAI says its new agent can schedule meetings, make travel arrangements, debug computer systems and handle other workplace tasks. -- Sep 29

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U.S. ban on almost $1 billion in Canadian imports takes effect -- The United States has banned nearly $1 billion worth of Canadian imports, including alcoholic beverages, dairy products and motorcycles. -- Sep 29

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Gas prices could soar if the U.S. bans diesel exports, economists say -- President Trump said he is "very seriously" considering a ban on diesel exports. But such a move could drive U.S. gas prices sharply higher, analysts said. -- Sep 28

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Stats don't support Flock's claim of solving 1 million crimes

12 hours ago

NextEra-Dominion merger could jack up electricity prices, lawmakers warn

16 hours ago

DA in Cornell case says he never saw interview transcript

15 hours ago

Transcript shows campus police's interview with Jane Doe in Cornell rape case

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Sylvester Stallone on the fight to make "Rocky" -- Sep 27

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Raye on the big risk behind her biggest success -- Sep 27

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Exclusive - Editor's Picks - In Conversation with Sylvester Stallone - Sep 29

14 hours ago

Investigation -- Sports betting apps entice fans as gambling exacts a growing financial toll

21 hours ago

Only On CBS -- Patrick Clancy opens up about grief, his children and moving forward

17 hours ago

'I Ran Toward the Cockpit': An Exclusive Interview with the Israeli Dad Who Stopped a Hijacking

13 hours ago

How Ordinary Israelis Foiled a Hijacking

13 hours ago

The 'Cornell 7' Have Not Been Proven Guilty

13 hours ago

Fed watchdog finds no laws broken in $2.5 billion Fed renovation

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Exclusive - Hawley unveils bill aimed at stopping Flock camera abuse - 22h ago

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Senate Democrats block bill to limit lawmakers' stock trades

10 hours ago

DOJ files misconduct complaint against federal judges in Minnesota

12 hours ago

Senate committee advances Trump's pick for next surgeon general

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CBS News Podcasts - Healthful | The Plan to Close the Gender Healthcare Gap - 22h ago

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Money Moves | What the NFL Taught Nate Burleson About Money

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Case By Case | What Happened to Mamta Kafle Bhatt?

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