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Trump says Bill Pulte won't be director of national intelligence permanently -- Asked if Bill Pulte has the national security experience for the job, President Trump said he does because he's "smart."

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Exclusive - Coast Guard seizes dinghy in Bahamas that Lynette Hooker allegedly "bounced off" of - The eight-foot dinghy that Brian Hooker says he and his wife, Lynette Hooker,​ were aboard when she disappeared in early April was seized by U.S. Coast Guard investigators. updated 1M ago

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Latest CBS News Videos - Latest on Senate "vote-a-rama" on ICE funding - The Senate is in the middle of a vote-a-rama, where they can offer an unlimited number of amendments to a piece of legislation and require the chamber to cast vote after vote. CBS News congressional reporter Taurean Small has more. 32M ago - 3:38

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From the archives: "Persepolis" author-filmmaker Marjane Satrapi -- Iranian-French cartoonist Marjane Satrapi, who won acclaim for her graphic novel "Persepolis" about growing up in Tehran during the Islamic Revolution, died on June 4, 2026 at age 56. In this April 20, 2008 "Sunday Morning" interview, Satrapi talked with correspondent Serena Altschul about telling her family's story, and about adapting her black-and-white book into an Oscar-nominated animated film voiced by Catherine Deneuve and Chiara Mastroianni. -- Apr 20, 2008

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The history behind "This Land is Your Land" -- In the series "USA to Z," which celebrates 250 years of American history and culture, "CBS Mornings" shares the backstory and meaning behind the popular song "This Land is Your Land."

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Details on alleged $30 million fraud ring -- Federal law enforcement officials on Thursday announced that two Ohio state employees and two co-conspirators were indicted in connection with an alleged $30 million Medicaid billing fraud scheme involving children's behavioral health services that were never rendered. As part of the investigation, 14 vehicles were seized, including a Maserati, a Mercedes, a Bentley and a McLaren, according to a source. CBS News senior Justice Department Sarah Lynch has more.

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Early details on John Bolton plea deal -- President Trump's former national security adviser, John Bolton, will plead guilty to one count of retaining classified national security information, two sources say. CBS News legal reporter Katrina Kaufman has more.

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Sun erupts with 3 solar flares, raising chances of northern lights for U.S. -- Three solar flares burst from the sun this week, raising the chances of seeing the northern lights for people across the United States.

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Dow soars nearly 900 points as Wall Street bets on Iran peace deal -- Despite flare-ups in Middle East violence, investors remain optimistic that the U.S. and Iran will soon end the war.

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House Republicans seek DOJ probe of allegations raised by Epstein's assistant -- Republican lawmakers asked the Justice Department to investigate allegations raised by Jeffrey Epstein's longtime assistant that she was abused by two men.

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The U.S. is minting more millionaires than ever. Here's why. -- A stock market boom is elevating more Americans into the ranks of the nation's millionaires, a new study finds.

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1 dead, 3 hurt in high school graduation shooting near Sacramento -- One person died and three others, including a child, were wounded in a shooting Wednesday night at a high school graduation in Fairfield, officials said.

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Court reverses former paramedics' convictions in Elijah McClain death -- The Colorado Court of Appeals reversed the criminally negligent homicide convictions for the former paramedics in the death of Elijah McClain.

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Trump plans to attend NBA Finals in New York City, sources say -- Trump, a native New Yorker and self-described Knicks fan, said he was invited to attend a Knicks playoff game by the team's owner James Dolan, who has donated to Mr. Trump's political campaigns.

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Accused Oregon serial killer charged with murder of 5th woman -- Jesse Calhoun's defense attorney entered a not-guilty plea on his behalf in a Portland courtroom.

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Guide missing for a week on Mount Everest found alive: "Miracle" -- A Sherpa guide was found crawling to base camp on Mount Everest a week after he went missing.

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How to Raise 'AI-Native' Kids -- They're vibe coding with the kids on Saturday mornings and using a bot as a 24-7 family therapist. Meet the parents who have seen the future and want their kids to master it.

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California Won't Die Without a Fight -- One-party rule won't last forever. Tuesday's primaries showed that a large share of Californians are desperate for an alternative to the state's progressive governance. -- Jun 3

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Great Americans: The Man Who Birthed the Skyscraper -- At the 1854 World's Fair, Elisha Otis stepped into an elevator and had its rope cut, staking his life on a safety brake of his own invention. It caught the car-and American cities were never the same. -- Jun 3

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Trump announces $700 million investment in coal industry -- The money will fund new and existing coal plants, as well as an export terminal in Oakland, California.

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Bipartisan Senate duo urges court to maintain block on DOJ fund -- Sens. Bill Cassidy, a Louisiana Republican, and Cory Booker, a New Jersey Democrat, said the anti-weaponization fund violates multiple constitutional provisions.

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John Bolton plans to plead guilty in classified documents case, sources say -- A federal grand jury indicted John Bolton, former national security adviser to President Trump, on 18 counts last year.

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SPLC asks judge to weigh sanctions against DOJ for sending out unsigned indictment copy -- The Southern Poverty Law Center asked a judge to consider sanctioning federal prosecutors, after the DOJ shared an unsigned and unstamped copy of a superseding indictment with members of the media.

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House votes to rein in Trump on Iran as war loses GOP support -- In May, the Senate advanced a similar measure to force the president to end the prolonged conflict with Iran.

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What borrowers need to consider before the July federal student loan changes -- Borrowers have a short window to prepare for numerous upcoming student loan changes. Here's where to start.

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4 things student loan borrowers should do before July 1

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Social Security could be cut by $500 monthly in 2032, a new report claims. Here's how to boost your savings before that happens. -- Social Security could reportedly be cut by $500 per month in 2032. Here's how to increase your savings before then.

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Can Social Security back pay be garnished or frozen over unpaid debt?

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3 WAYS RETIREES CAN IMPROVE THEIR FINANCES RIGHT NOW

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How much interest can a 1-year CD earn if opened this June? -- Interest earnings on a 1-year CD account remain competitive. Here's what savers need to know before getting started.

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3 signs that it's time to open a CD account now

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Will CD account interest rates rise this summer? Experts weigh in

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Meta is selling $3.99 monthly subscriptions for Instagram Plus -- The new paid tier adds features like longer stories and deeper metrics as Meta looks to diversify revenue beyond advertising.

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SpaceX plans record stock market debut that could make Elon Musk a trillionaire -- SpaceX says it plans to raise up to $75 billion when it goes public this month in what could be the largest stock market debut ever, and it would put Elon Musk on course to becoming the first trillionaire.

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American Airlines suspends 6 routes because of high jet fuel costs -- American Airlines said it is temporarily cutting six routes amid rising jet fuel costs, including several flights to Los Angeles. -- Jun 3

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Bolton expected to plead guilty, sources say -- President Trump's former national security adviser during his first term, John Bolton, is expected to plead guilty to one count of retaining classified national security information, sources tell CBS News. Contributor Jessica Levinson joins with more insight.

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H.R. McMaster Trump's demands for Iran -- CBS News contributor H.R. McMaster is reacting to Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei's latest message on the U.S. war. This comes as President Trump insists negotiations are progressing, but McMaster says some of his demands are not being met yet by Tehran.

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Obama Presidential Center set to open -- The Obama Presidential Center is preparing to welcome visitors from around the world in Chicago, Illinois. CBS News' Lana Zak got a look at the monumental project.

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More on Todd Blanche's law career -- Todd Blanche, President Trump's former personal attorney and the current acting attorney general, is expected to be nominated to lead the Justice Department permanently, sources say. CBS News' Natalie Brand reports.

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60 Minutes Overtime - The "Payam Method" makes piano lessons fun - From improvising classical music to playing songs students like, the approach by Payam Music focuses on student enjoyment while learning piano. May 24 - 5:41

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Bob Dylan on New York | 60 Minutes Archive -- In 2004, Bob Dylan spoke with 60 Minutes' Ed Bradley about the role New York City played in his life. In this expanded clip from the interview outtakes, the singer-songwriter discusses his journey from Minnesota to New York. Today, the musician turns 85.

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The "Payam Method" | Sunday on 60 Minutes -- Can piano lessons be fun? Teacher Payam Khastkhodaei has a new method that he says makes students love their lessons. 60 Minutes, Sunday.

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60 Minutes Archive: It's a Long Way to Furudu -- From 1979, Morley Safer's report on the faraway atolls of the Maldives, where he stumbled across an unusual story of crime and punishment. This week marks 10 years since the 60 Minutes correspondent died.

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Congressman Barney Frank | 60 Minutes Archive -- Democrat Barney Frank, who represented Massachusetts in Congress from 1981 until he retired in 2013, has died at age 86. In 2008, Lesley Stahl spoke with Frank, the first member to voluntarily come out as gay, about politics, his personal life, the government bailout, and his work as head of the House Financial Services Committee during the financial crisis.

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