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Spokane arson suspect had planned devastating wildfire for weeks, police say -- Police said a man charged with starting a wildfire confessed to the crime, describing how he planned it for weeks and created a device to ignite a blaze that destroyed hundreds of buildings.

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Exclusive - Sherrill enters national political fray with first midterm endorsements - New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill is taking her first major step onto the national stage, endorsing 13 Democrats - as the moderate signals she may jump into the debate over her party's future. 13H ago

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Fauci held in contempt over silence in COVID hearing -- A Senate committee led by Republicans has voted to hold Dr. Anthony Fauci in contempt over his refusal to answer questions during last week's congressional hearing on the COVID pandemic. Caitlin Huey-Burns has the story.

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Cambridge professor accused of plagiarism resigns -- Jason Arday, who made history as Cambridge's youngest Black professor, has resigned after accusations of plagiarism and fabrications in his biography. Arday has denied any deliberate wrongdoing. Holly Williams has the details.

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The Daily Report - The stakes in next week's Wisconsin primary - More states will hold primary elections next week, including Wisconsin, where democratic socialist Francesca Hong is leading several polls in her run for governor. CBS News' Zak Hudak takes a look at the race as the countdown to the midterm elections continues. 1H ago - 2:33

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Are Trump's new birthright orders constitutional? -- President Trump on Thursday signed two executive orders aimed at curbing birthright citizenship. In June, the Supreme Court struck down a broader executive order meant to end birthright citizenship. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson has more.

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Trump's threats and backtracks against Iran -- President Trump has a history of threatening major attacks against Iran and then backtracking. CBS News national security analyst Aaron MacLean has more.

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Questions about company linked to warehouse fire -- A CBS News investigation into last month's massive food warehouse fire in Los Angeles is raising questions about a cold storage company linked to the warehouse. CBS News' Matt Gutman reports.

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America's water systems are getting hacked amid security gaps, experts say -- The nation's 152,000 public water systems often lack defenses against malicious actors, cybersecurity experts said. Here's what to know.

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At least 12 states report cyberattacks on water systems possibly linked to Iran

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U.S. Marine vet, detained in Russia since 2022, hospitalized in serious condition -- Robert Gilman, 32, is being held at a Russian hospital in what his advocate, Eric Lebson of Global Reach, described as a "dissociative stupor."

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Judge finds probable cause Mike Lindell's pillow handouts violated campaign law -- A case against Minnesota Republican gubernatorial candidate Mike Lindell will continue after a judge decided Thursday there is probable cause to believe he violated campaign laws by giving away pillows promoting his candidacy at a July Fourth parade.

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FAA orders inspections of 737 Max jets after cracks found in older planes -- The Federal Aviation Administration has ordered inspections of hundreds of Boeing 737 Max jets after cracks were found in parts of some older model Boeing planes.

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Lindsay Clancy sobs at trial as jury is shown baby's autopsy photos -- The Lindsay Clancy trial continued on Day 8 of testimony with a Massachusetts medical examiner taking the stand.

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Puerto Rico to begin water rationing amid record drought in San Juan -- Residents of San Juan and neighboring communities have been without reliable water for more than 100 days.

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Star Cambridge professor resigns amid plagiarism allegations -- Jason Arday, who joined Cambridge in 2023 at the age of 37, became one of Britain's most high-profile academics after sharing an extraordinary life story.

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What Fauci has said about COVID origins, gain-of-function research -- Thursday's vote to hold Dr. Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress follows years of tension with GOP Sen. Rand Paul, hinging on the origins of the coronavirus and a controversial type of research.

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Who Had to Lose for Jason Arday to Win? -- A scandal over a Cambridge academic shows that many universities still act like we're living in 2020.

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Tyler Cowen: Nothing Can Stop the AI Revolution -- Are you worried about an AI market crash or a company going bankrupt? Don't be. Just as with railroads 150 years ago, nothing can stop technological progress.

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Roy Cooper, Sherrod Brown, and the Road to Democratic Victory -- While radical left newcomers like Abdul El-Sayed get the media attention, veteran candidates like Roy Cooper in North Carolina and Sherrod Brown in Ohio could win back the Senate for Democrats.

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Senate eyes deal to leave for recess as agenda items pile up -- The Senate is searching for a deal to speed up consideration of a number of priorities, including a measure to fund the government and Todd Blanche's confirmation as attorney general.

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Where the Trump administration's lawsuits seeking voter data stand -- The Justice Department has filed lawsuits against 30 states and the District of Columbia in an effort to force them to hand over their unredacted voter rolls containing voters' sensitive information.

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House candidate wins primary despite ending campaign, beating Trump endorsee -- Thomas Smith won Michigan's 8th District GOP primary on Tuesday - even though he had suspended his campaign in mid-July. Even more surprisingly: He defeated a Trump-endorsed candidate. -- Aug 5

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Why a Medicare supplemental insurance plan is worth opening this August -- Medicare supplemental insurance is often valuable for seniors, but particularly so this August. Here's why.

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How much interest can a $40,000 high-yield savings account earn over the next year? -- Interest earnings on a $40,000 high-yield savings account over the next year could be robust. Here's what to know.

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How have CD rates changed compared to last August? Here's what savers may not know.

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Here's how much interest a $40,000 9-month CD will earn savers now

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Can multiple debt collectors try to collect on the same debt? -- Getting calls about the same debt from different debt collection companies? Here's why that may be happening.

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Can debt collectors re-age an old debt? 5 things to know now

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Millions of children could lose free school meals this fall, experts say -- Some families could face an additional $2,200 in food costs this year if their kids lose access to free school meals, according to one estimate.

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Entrepreneurship is booming in the U.S. Gen Zers are leading the way. -- Young Americans, tired of working for others and boosted by AI, are driving a surge in new businesses.

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Job cuts plunge to a 2-year low despite AI fears, economic shocks -- Layoffs have plunged this year. "Recently laid-off workers are finding jobs as fast as the economy is creating new ones," one economist said.

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Some Gen Zers swap smartphones for "dumb" phones in a bid to unplug -- "It really opens up your mind," said one 23-year-old who ditched smartphones to wean herself off social media. -- Aug 5

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Why SpaceX stock is falling despite strong revenue growth -- Investors are focused on whether SpaceX will be able to deliver on its ambitious artificial intelligence agenda. -- Aug 5

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Trump signs new birthright citizenship orders -- On Thursday, President Trump signed two new executive orders to limit birthright citizenship, about a month after the Supreme Court ended his previous effort. Weija Jiang has more.

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Boeing planes to be inspected for cracks -- Federal regulators have ordered nearly 500 Boeing jets in the U.S. to be inspected for cracks in the fuselage. Kris Van Cleave has the details.

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The Takeout - FBI: Hackers altered water system instructions - At least 12 states are reporting cyberattacks on water systems that may be linked to Iran-backed hackers. CBS News homeland security correspondent Nicole Sganga has the latest. 2H ago - 4:12

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Centrists start $15 million campaign against DSA -- Republicans running against democratic socialists have found an unlikely ally: other Democrats. The centrist Democrat think tank Third Way has pledged $15 million to discredit the DSA movement between now and 2028. Third Way President Jonathan Cowan joins "The Takeout" to discuss.

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Former DOJ lawyer on Fauci contempt vote -- A Senate committee on Thursday voted to hold Dr. Anthony Fauci in contempt for refusing last week to answer questions related to government actions during the COVID-19 pandemic. Former Deputy Assistant Attorney General Tom Dupree joins to discuss.

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Trump denies reports of U.S. munitions shortage -- President Trump on Thursday denied reports of U.S. shortages of offensive and defensive weapons amid the Iran war and said he is "extremely happy" with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang reports. Then, Aaron David Miller, senior fellow at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, joins with analysis.

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Stevens discusses primary loss to El-Sayed -- Rep. Haley Stevens just lost a very close Michigan Democratic Senate primary to progressive Abdul El-Sayed. She's endorsed him, but questions persist about Democratic unity. Stevens joins "The Takeout" in her first television interview since her defeat.

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Hormuz agreement could complicate supply chains -- A proposed deal between Iran and Oman could give Tehran more control over who enters the Strait of Hormuz and complicate access to the vital waterway for the shipping industry. Gene Seroka, executive director for the Port of Los Angeles, joins CBS News to discuss.

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