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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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Wander Franco found criminally responsible for abusing minor, avoids jail time -- A Dominican judge has ruled that Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco is criminally responsible for the sexual and psychological abuse of a minor but will not serve a sentence.

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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 U.S.-Iran peace talks -- President Trump said negotiations with Iran were "proceeding nicely," although no deal has been formalized by Monday night. CBS News' Nikole Killion and Imtiaz Tyab have the latest.

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Threat of blast from chemical leak averted -- The threat of a catastrophic explosion from a chemical vapor leak in Orange County, California, was ruled out Monday after officials discovered a crack in a failing tank at GKN Aerospace Saturday night. Concerns of a smaller explosion still remain. Jonathan Vigliotti reports.

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High gas prices, storms hamper Memorial Day -- Millions of drivers hit the road for a record-breaking Memorial Day travel weekend despite high gas prices. Meanwhile, three days of relentless rain in the northeast U.S. hampered travel plans. Skyler Henry has more.

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Shooting near White House raises concerns -- Saturday's shooting near the White House has raised security concerns ahead of summer celebrations to mark America's 250th birthday. The shooter, who was killed after opening fire on a Secret Service checkpoint, had previously blocked a White House entry lane last June, court records show. Nicole Sganga reports.

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CBS Evening News - U.S.-Iran peace talks still ongoing - The marathon peace talks between the U.S. and Iran appear to have no clear finish line. Over the weekend, President Trump signaled an agreement could be close. But by Monday night, that appears even less certain. Nikole Killion reports. 3H ago - 2:53

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Inside the U.S. military's war games using AI -- The U.S. military has been using artificial intelligence to process battlefield intelligence in real time. Chris Livesay observes a U.S. military training exercise in Morocco that's being shaped by AI.

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The Daily Report - The weather heading into Memorial Day weekend - CBS News meteorologist Rob Marciano has the weather forecast as the U.S. heads into Memorial Day weekend. May 22 - 1:48

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The Memorial Day sales to look out for -- A recent survey from digital savings platform Retail Me Not found 54% of respondents plan to shop Memorial Day weekend sales this year, up 36% from last year. But the survey found the amount people plan to spend has dropped a whopping 70% from last year. Consumer savings expert Andrea Woroch has more.

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Is the DOJ independent of the president? -- This week, the Justice Department created a so-called "anti-weaponization fund" as part of a settlement between President Trump and his own federal government over the leaking of his tax returns. The settlement also includes a pledge from the IRS that it will not pursue any legal claims it may have against Mr. Trump, his family and his companies. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson has more.

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The movies to tune in for this summer -- Disney's latest addition to the Star Wars franchise, "The Mandalorian and Grogu," is kicking off the summer slate of blockbusters. Some other highly-anticipated movies that will be tested at the box office this summer are Steven Spielberg's "Disclosure Day," "Toy Story 5" and "Supergirl." Lucas Shaw, managing editor for media and entertainment at Bloomberg News, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.

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What we know about new UFO file release -- The Pentagon has released another batch of never-before-seen files on reported UFO sightings. CBS News senior national security correspondent Charlie D'Agata reports.

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