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Trump spurs states to dump laws regulating new hospitals -- The Trump administration has tied billions in rural health funding for states partly to the policy commitments they make, including ending their certificate of need, or CON, laws governing the construction of new hospitals.

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Allegations of potential noncitizen voting spark legal fights -- With early voting for the midterms underway, federal actions around the U.S. voting system are expanding. Election officials explain their response, and the Justice Department says "there should be no interruption" with the results.

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Trump says Zelenskyy doesn't want to end Russia's war on Ukraine - As Ukraine and Russia continue trading strikes, Trump accuses Zelenskyy of not wanting to end the war sparked by Putin's ongoing full-scale invasion. 1h ago

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CBS News poll: Talarico-Paxton Senate race is a Texas toss-up -- Turnout will be key as Texans voice cost of living concerns in Senate race between Ken Paxton and James Talarico.

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Expedition to find Amelia Earhart's missing plane comes up empty -- The researchers said what they had hoped was the plane was "likely a collection of large trees" that had washed away, leaving a "single Y-shaped segment."

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Candidate for Lt. Gov. Shawn Oliver arrested, suspends campaign -- Shawn Oliver, a New Bedford City Council member and Republican candidate for lieutenant governor, suspended his campaign after he was arrested early Sunday morning.

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Live -- Iran says offer, conditions to reopen Strait of Hormuz still on -- Iran's foreign minister said the U.S. could see the strategic waterway open within days if it abided by the conditions presented in the seven-day ceasefire plan.

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Sacha Baron Cohen on getting real people to reveal their beliefs -- Sacha Baron Cohen, the actor behind iconic characters, including Ali G, Borat and Bruno, is a rare mix of public intellectual and adrenaline junkie. He uses comedy in the hopes of making us laugh and waking us up.

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Trump says D.C. golf course construction will start next month -- President Trump said Sunday that construction at the historic East Potomac Golf Links course will begin Nov. 15.

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Helium, critical for tech, faces supply chain crisis -- The war in Iran is threatening the world's supply of helium, a natural resource crucial for a range of industries.

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Rep. Turner calls for congressional probe into Starlink disruption -- GOP Rep. Mike Turner of Ohio called for a congressional investigation into disruptions in Ukraine to satellite communications with Starlink, the technology owned by SpaceX's Elon Musk.

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4 dead after large fire breaks out at Canadian military base, officials say -- Canada's defense minister said four service members were killed, and dozens of others were wounded, in an incident at a military base that caused a major fire.

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Boy among 2 killed after truck drives onto Wichita soccer field -- A 6-year-old boy and a 35-year-old man were killed during a soccer game at Stryker Soccer Complex in Wichita, Kansas, according to police.

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Cindy Crawford and family break silence on Presley Gerber's death -- Presley Gerber died on Sept. 20 at a Santa Monica rehab facility at the age of 27.

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More than 1,800 arrested in France after protester violence erupts -- Authorities said masked groups on Saturday set fires and attacked public buildings, including city halls, in several cities.

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How life insurance can fit into a retirement planning strategy

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Prioritizing paying off debt before retirement? These balances may need different treatment.

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Can paying off debt too aggressively hurt your finances? Here's when it may make sense to slow down.

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

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

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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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iPhone Duo already backordered until 2027 as pre-order sales soar

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With Tesla Roadster debut, Elon Musk shows "flying cars are real"

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Ukraine, Sudan immigrants to retain deportation protections for now

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7 highlights from JD Vance's CBS News town hall

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Man whose wife died in Iran strike presses Vance on "fundamental failures"

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Sacramento mom says hero son shot, killed Oregon school shooter

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Alleged Chinese agent has ties to scam group, records show

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Kristi Noem no longer serving as envoy to Shield of the Americas

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On economy, Vance says "we're turning the ship around"

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Vance says "selling access to the White House" is "disgusting"

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Vance says admin. must take action when ICE agents "screw up"

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Investigation -- Is a bootleg weight-loss drug to blame for 2 reported deaths?

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Interactive -- These documents tell the story of the Cornell rape allegations

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Ross Douthat: How to Survive the Robot Apocalypse

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Katie Zacharia out as White House press secretary after first week

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Attorneys for Rep. Ilhan Omar accuse DOJ of violating judge's orders

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In Kentucky campaign stop, Trump says he "can do stuff that is unbelievable"

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DHS Secretary Mullin calls Ilhan Omar probe a "strong case"

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Exclusive - Ousted general warned of missile defense shortage before Iran war

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