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FIFA chief Infantino says Iran will participate in World Cup "for sure" -- FIFA President Gianni Infantino reiterated his stance Wednesday that Iran will participate in the World Cup "for sure" despite its war with the U.S.

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Chevron executive suggests Americans should drive less amid high gas prices -- "People should try to drive less. They should try to conserve energies," Andy Walz told CBS News. "We should be doing that all the time. Energy's essential for people's lives, but we should conserve it." -- Apr 14

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Pakistan pushing for Round 2 of "Islamabad Process" after failed Iran talks -- A senior Pakistani government source told CBS News that Islamabad is in active contact with Washington and Tehran to bring them back to the negotiating table over the Iran war. -- Apr 13

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Exclusive - Billionaires, dark money fuel questions ahead of 2026 midterms - The ultra-wealthy donor class is getting ready to pour tens of millions into the fall elections that will decide which party will control Congress. 10H ago

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"God of chaos" asteroid will pass close to Earth in 3 years, NASA says -- People on the ground in the Eastern Hemisphere will be able to observe the asteroid with their own eyes, weather permitting, according to NASA.

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Eighth grader kills 9, wounds 13 in Turkey school shooting -- A student who was 14 and armed with five guns opened fire in a Turkish school a day after another shooter injured 16 people and killed himself in another school, officials said.

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Dr. Erica Schwartz emerges as White House's top pick for CDC leader -- Dr. Erica Schwartz has emerged as the White House's top pick to lead the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, according to current and former officials.

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FDA will consider easing restrictions on peptides as RFK Jr. calls himself a "big fan" -- The FDA meeting announcement​ follows repeated pledges by Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to loosen regulations on peptides, which are often pitched as a quick way to build muscle, heal injuries or appear younger.

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New video shows Oklahoma high school principal tackling gunman -- Seconds after a gunman opened fire at an Oklahoma high school, the school's principal was seen racing into the hallway, pushing the suspect onto a bench and holding him down.

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3 killed in latest U.S. strike on alleged drug boat in eastern Pacific, Pentagon says -- President Trump has said the U.S. is in "armed conflict" with cartels in Latin America and has justified the attacks as a necessary escalation to stem the flow of drugs into the U.S.

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Woman among 4 more Iranians sentenced to death over protests -- Bita Hemmati is believed to be the first woman to be sentenced to death over the protests.

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U.S. YouTuber gets 6 months in South Korean prison for offensive stunts -- A Seoul court found Ramsey Khalid Ismael, a self-proclaimed online "troll"​ known as Johnny Somali, guilty of multiple charges.

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Who Should Control AI's Most Dangerous Secrets? -- Anthropic's latest model, Mythos, is stirring debate about whether AI must be placed under a Manhattan Project-style federal authority.

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Trump's Iran Blockade Is Functioning-But Will It Work? -- U.S. ships are making sure that if Iran won't let world commerce pass freely through the Strait of Hormuz, Iranian commerce can't either. Will this force Iran to accept defeat?

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What Kind of Autocrat Loses an Election? -- The same pundits who think American democracy is dying have spent years insisting that Hungary is run by a dictator. But that man, Viktor Orban, just lost an election-and is peacefully leaving power.

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Why Jerome Powell - not Trump - will decide when the Fed chief steps down -- President Trump would love to be finally rid of Fed Chair Jerome Powell. But firing him would kick up a legal firestorm and roil financial markets, experts said.

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Controversial spy tool faces uncertain future ahead of House vote -- The spy tool, known as FISA Section 702, expires Monday. But it currently has opposition from several House factions.

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Exclusive - Bipartisan duo that pushed Swalwell, Gonzales to resign says other lawmakers may be next - A cross-party effort caused two House members to resign on Tuesday, and the female lawmakers who helped lead that push told CBS News that additional members of Congress could face similar pressure. Apr 14

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Prosecutors from Pirro's office tried to access Fed headquarters, but were turned away -- The renovations at the Federal Reserve are the subject of a months-long criminal investigation.

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DOJ moves to dismiss Jan. 6 convictions against 12 former Proud Boys, Oath Keepers -- The Justice Department on Tuesday asked a federal court to vacate Jan. 6 convictions against a dozen former members of the right-wing Proud Boys and Oath Keepers, aiming to wipe away some of the final Capitol riot charges that are still standing.

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Should you lock in a mortgage rate before the April Fed meeting? -- Locking in a mortgage interest rate prior to the Fed's April meeting could make sense for borrowers. Here's why.

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What are today's mortgage interest rates: April 15, 2026?

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$25,000 CD vs. $25,000 high-yield savings vs. $25,000 money market account: Which earns the most in 2026? -- All three accounts offer sizable returns for savers who act now, but which type will earn the most interest in 2026?

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CDs vs. high-yield savings accounts: Which is better with inflation rising again?

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How much will $12,000 earn in a CD at today's rates?

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Sponsored - 3 things taxpayers should know before filing in 2026 - Before you file your 2025 tax return, make sure you know the changes that could put more money back in your pocket. Apr 14

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When to ask for an extension on your taxes

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Tax debt vs. tax lien: What's the difference and why it matters

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S&P 500 hits record high as investors shrug off Iran war fears -- With another round of U.S.-Iran peace talks on the horizon, investors are optimistic that the war will wind down.

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Live Nation and Ticketmaster illegally monopolized big concert venues, jury rules -- The lawsuit involved dozens of states that alleged Live Nation undermined competition and drove up ticket prices.

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Allbirds's pivot from footwear to AI sends its shares soaring 600% -- The sneaker maker is selling its footwear assets and rebranding as "NewBird AI," betting on booming demand for AI computing power.

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Most Americans say they pay too much in taxes. Here's what the data shows. -- Six in 10 Americans say they pay more than their fair share in taxes, recent polling shows. Only one-third believe they pay the right amount. -- Apr 14

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Fed Chair nominee Warsh is worth well over $100 million, documents show -- Warsh's wealth far outstrips that of outgoing Fed Chair Jerome Powell, whose most recent disclosure shows he is worth at least $19.5 million. -- Apr 14

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Jury rules Ticketmaster a monopoly -- A New York jury found that Live Nation and Ticketmaster have run a harmful and illegal monopoly over big venues and ticketing. Jo Ling Kent has more details.

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Tornadoes sweep U.S. as storms travel east -- Severe storms slammed the central U.S. for days and on Tuesday began moving east, threatening millions with another possible outbreak of tornadoes and hail. Rob Marciano tracks it all.

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Back-to-back school shootings in Turkey -- At least eight students and one teacher have died in Turkey from a rare and troubling outbreak of school shootings. Holly Williams reports.

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CBS Evening News - Family speaks out as mom remains detained - Shanelle Kaul exclusively spoke with the family of a single mother who has been detained by federal immigration officials for nearly a month. She worked in the country for decades as a courtroom interpreter. 7H ago - 2:07

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NYPD makes violent arrest in Brooklyn -- Warning: Some viewers may find this video disturbing. Two New York City police officers are under investigation on Tuesday after footage surfaced of them repeatedly punching a suspect at a Brooklyn liquor store. On an undercover drug sting at the time, they allegedly ended up trying to arrest the wrong person. Lilia Luciano reports.

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Artemis II image raises heat shield concern -- Now that Artemis II has gone up, around and come down again from the moon, there are questions about the heat shield that protected the crew on reentry. Kris Van Cleave reports.

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Trump administration focuses on Tax Day -- Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Americans are already seeing record refunds as President Trump's new tax breaks start to kick in. Nancy Cordes reports.

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The Daily Report - Harry and Meghan face some Australian backlash - Prince Harry and Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, are facing some backlash in Australia over their visit to the continent. CBS News royal contributor Amanda Foreman joins "The Daily Report" to discuss. 8H ago - 4:43

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New report on utility companies and AI -- U.S. utility companies are planning to invest $1.4 trillion over the next five years to help strengthen the nation's power grid, according to a new report released Tuesday by the nonpartisan nonprofit consumer education organization PowerLines. CBS News MoneyWatch reporter Megan Cerullo has more details.

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What happened to influencer Clavicular? -- Controversial influencer Clavicular said he is home from the hospital after his livestream abruptly ended on Tuesday night. CBS News' Matt Gutman reports and The Free Press' River Page has more.

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Trump: China agreed not to send Iran weapons -- President Trump said Wednesday that China has agreed not to send weapons to Iran. Phelim Kine, the China and Indo-Pacific Affairs correspondent at Politico, joins "The Daily Report" with more.

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DOJ trying to dismiss some Jan. 6 convictions -- The Justice Department is taking action to vacate the Jan. 6 convictions against 12 former members of the right-wing Proud Boys and Oath Keepers, most of whom were convicted of seditious security. CBS News homeland security correspondent Nicole Sganga has more.

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