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Watch Live: Lindsay Clancy trial resumes with cross-examination of psychologist -- Lindsay Clancy's trial​ will resume Wednesday in Massachusetts with the cross-examination of a psychologist who testified that Clancy said she heard a voice ordering her to kill her children.

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Key moments from the Lindsay Clancy trial as the defense starts to make its case

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Bodies of climbers who vanished 34 years ago found in Swiss Alps -- The bodies of two climbers who disappeared in the Swiss Alps in 1992 have been found, freed from a melting glacier, police said.

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Investigation - Beagles bred for research get new life amid questions over federal oversight - The USDA's own inspector general has repeatedly raised concerns about federal oversight of dog breeders. 16H ago

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U.S., South Korea cut short their joint military drills at Trump's direction -- President Trump ordered the exercises be scaled back, citing what he said was a good relationship with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and South Korea's refusal to join the U.S. war against Iran.

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Prosecutors say bullet engraving shows Charlie Kirk was shot over his politics -- Prosecutors in Charlie Kirk's killing pointed to an engraved bullet, arguing that its inscription shows Kirk was targeted for how the defendant perceived his politics.

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Ohio death row inmate, backed by ex-sheriff, asks for full pardon -- Tyrone Noling has spent 30 years on death row for the double murder of an elderly Ohio couple that he insists he didn't commit.

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Harvard to pay $53 million after morgue manager sold body parts -- Harvard University has agreed to pay $53 million to resolve lawsuits by families alleging it mishandled the bodies of loved ones donated to its medical school.

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Skeletal remains believed to be ritual offering unearthed in Peru -- The body was buried inside a canal, resting on its left flank, with the skull facing the pyramid and the Pacific Ocean, archaeologists said.

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Former NIAID adviser pleads guilty in COVID-19 records scheme -- David Morens, 78, agreed to plead guilty to one count of conspiracy to commit offenses and to defraud the United States.

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A City's War on Surveillance Cameras -- Activists in upstate New York say their fight against Flock's license plate cameras is the first step in dismantling Big Tech's overreach.

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The Not-So-Special Relationship -- Israel and the United States should always be allies and friends, but they need space to enact differing policies when their real interests diverge.

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A Race Between Two Clocks in Iran -- The outflow of oil through the Strait of Hormuz may be greater than we think, but Americans' tolerance for the continuation of an unpopular war may be shorter than we think.

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Scandal-ridden Cory Mills ousted in GOP primary in Florida's 7th District -- The Trump-backed incumbent has struggled to raise money for his reelection bid as the House Ethics Committee investigates numerous allegations against him.

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Justice Department to send a record 1,000 monitors to midterm polling places -- The Justice Department is planning to deploy a record 1,000 federal monitors to polling places throughout the U.S. for the midterm elections.

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Wasserman Schultz wins Democratic primary for Florida's District 20 -- The district includes predominantly Black communities in central and western Broward County.

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Former DOJ lawyer alleges government improperly targeted Ivy League schools -- The Trump admin. pressured attorneys to investigate allegations of antisemitism at elite universities even though there was no factual or legal basis to do so, former DOJ lawyer says.

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Jared Moskowitz wins Democratic primary for Florida's District 25 -- The district that runs along part of Florida's southeast coast and includes portions of Palm Beach, Broward and Miami-Dade counties.

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Should you pay collections debt that's past the statute of limitations? -- An old collections balance may have lost its legal bite, but paying it could come with unintended consequences.

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Can debt collectors contact you at work? Here's what borrowers should know

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How much can debt forgiveness save on $30,000 in credit card debt this August?

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Will mortgage rates drop below 6% in 2026? -- A lot of conditions must shift for mortgage rates to fall.

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

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How to negotiate a lower home price in today's economy, according to experts

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How much interest can a $10,000 9-month CD earn right now? -- A 9-month CD could turn a $10,000 deposit into a worthwhile return, but how much can you earn with one this August?

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How much can you earn by putting $50,000 in a 6-month CD this August?

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Inflation is outpacing wages again. Many workers were already behind. -- When inflation rises faster than workers' wages, it feels like they're getting a pay cut. Companies, meanwhile, benefit.

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State Farm is sending refund checks to customers. Here's who qualifies. -- More than 7.2 million checks have been mailed so far, with millions more expected to go out this week, according to State Farm.

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Meta's federal trial begins over child social media addiction claims -- The lawsuit accuses the social media giant of contributing to the youth mental health crisis by deliberately designing features that addict children to its platforms.

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DEI policies brought no financial penalty to firms, study finds -- Companies that stood by their diversity efforts faced no detectable impact from investors or shoppers, researchers found.

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Outshine Fruit Bars recalled over possible glass, parent Dreyer's says -- Five flavors of Outshine Fruit Bars sold nationwide were recalled because they may include glass, Dreyer's Grand Ice Cream said.

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Eye Opener: Extreme heat hits South -- Record-breaking heat slams the South, with humidity making it feel like it's over 110 degrees for some. Plus, police search for a man wearing a Chucky mask who is terrorizing people in Philadelphia. All that and all that matters in today's Eye Opener.

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Breaking down Florida primary races -- There were surprises in the Democratic and Republican primaries in Florida on Tuesday, including an upset by a democratic socialist. CBS News executive director of elections and surveys Anthony Salvanto breaks down the primary results and explains how they could impact the midterms.

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Mexican deportees sent to other countries -- The Trump administration has been quietly sending Mexican deportees to other countries like Honduras and Guatemala, Department of Homeland Security sources say, despite Mexico's willingness to accept them. CBS News' Camilo Montoya-Galvez reports.

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Police report details Hayden Panettiere death -- Actor Hayden Panettiere was with her on-and-off boyfriend Brian Hickerson and his brother Zach when she died over the weekend, police say. A police report also reveals what authorities found when they arrived on scene at the apartment in Greenville, South Carolina. Mark Strassmann reports.

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Dangerous heat in the South -- There were record-high temperatures on Tuesday in six states as a dangerous heat dome causes extreme temperatures in parts of the U.S. Rob Marciano has the latest.

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Creating good financial habits for kids -- CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger joins "CBS Mornings" to give advice on how to create strong financial foundations and habits for your kids.

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Angie Nixon on her upset win in Florida -- Florida state legislator Angie Nixon, a democratic socialist, talks with "CBS Mornings" about her upset victory in the state's Democratic Senate primary. She addresses major issues facing Americans, her views on aid to Israel and if the democratic socialist message will resonate in a general election.

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Man in Chucky-style mask chases people -- Police are searching for a man accused of wearing a Chucky-style mask and chasing people in Philadelphia. Lilia Luciano spoke with a woman who said she fought back against him.

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60 Minutes - 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. Aug 16 - 13:11

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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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U.S. vets with PTSD take psychedelic journey -- 60 Minutes joined U.S. veterans with PTSD on a week-long psychedelic retreat in Mexico. Nearly a year later, most of the vets said the experience with psilocybin was life-changing.

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Indiana Hoosiers: from outcast to undefeated -- Indiana University football was known for losing. That changed with the recent historic season, when head coach Curt Cignetti and quarterback Fernando Mendoza led the team to a national championship.

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Inside author Mitch Albom's Haiti orphanage -- In Port-au-Prince, Haiti's gang-controlled capital, there's an orphanage taking in the most at-risk kids. It's run by bestselling author Mitch Albom and his wife Janine.

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