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Exclusive - ICE sends Afghans and others to Africa, expanding "third country" deportations - Over a 10-day period, the Trump administration sent more than 100 deportees from Afghanistan, Cuba and other nations to eight countries across Africa, according to internal government documents obtained by CBS News. 22H ago

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The Takeout - Severe weather hampers Grand Canyon rescues - A search-and-recovery mission is underway in the Grand Canyon after deadly flash flooding ripped through the national park over the weekend. CBS News chief correspondent Matt Gutman reports. 2H ago - 4:00

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Kalshi bans George Santos for life -- The prediction market Kalshi is banning former Republican Rep. George Santos of New York for life. The company was investigating allegations that Santos engaged in insider trading over a bet on his attendance at this year's State of the Union address. NOTUS political reporter Kadia Goba and Puck Capitol Hill correspondent Marianna Sotomayor join to discuss.

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Crime - NYPD investigating Times Square police shooting - The New York City Police Department is investigating after officers shot a woman in Times Square, who they say stabbed two people. CBS News' Tom Hanson reports. 30M ago - 1:35

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Lindsay Clancy jury deliberates for third day -- Jury deliberations in the trial of Lindsay Clancy on will continue on Tuesday after no verdict was reached Monday. Clancy has admitted to killing her three children, but has pleaded not guilty to murder charges, arguing she was suffering from postpartum psychosis. CBS News legal contributor Caroline Polisi has more.

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Man accused of posing as 49ers player in scam -- A man is facing charges of stealing more than $1 million from women he met online as part of an alleged romance scam. CBS News' Tom Hanson and Jared Ochacher report.

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North Carolina teen indicted in San Diego mosque shooting over livestream - A 17-year-old North Carolina girl has been charged with murder by aiding and abetting in connection with the deadly rampage at the Islamic Center of San Diego in May. 2H ago

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No verdict on Day 3 of Clancy deliberations -- Jurors in the Lindsay Clancy murder trial went home Monday without reaching a verdict. CBS News correspondent Shanelle Kaul has the latest.

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Spectator calls low stadium flyover a top life moment: "Amazing" -- An extremely low flyover above a rugby stadium in South Africa has left many people asking: How low is too low?

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Woman says she saw through alleged 49ers fraudster's claims: "Too good to be true" -- Federal authorities allege that Daejon Love​ posed as an NFL player and real estate investor to defraud more than two dozen women of $1.3 million.

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Lindsay Clancy trial jury facing "incredibly complicated​" case, expert says -- A trial consultant said the Lindsay Clancy jury will need plenty of time to deliberate because the case is "incredibly complicated​."

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Kalshi bans ex-congressman George Santos for life after suspicious trades -- George Santos faces a lifetime ban from Kalshi after failing to cooperate with the prediction market's investigation into his alleged unlawful trades.

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Families of those missing after Nepal floods struggle to cling to hope -- As the death toll from the Nepal floods surges over 900, some Americans with loved ones among the 4,000 people missing are still hoping for miracles.

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FTC and 22 states sue Amazon over alleged secret ad surcharge scheme -- Regulators allege that sellers and brands were overcharged by tens of billions of dollars through secretly inflated ad prices.

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Judge orders National Guard shooting suspect to be force-fed -- Rahmanullah Lakanwal, accused last year of fatally shooting a National Guard member and severely injuring another, has been refusing to eat for months while in government custody.

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Lionel Messi says he is retiring from the Argentina national soccer team -- Lionel Messi played in six World Cups and led Argentina to win the tournament in 2022 in Qatar.

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Why Ukraine Hasn't Broken -- Five years into the war, the country has endured as a flawed but determined democracy that has upended expectations about what it can withstand.

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The Law Is Inadequate to Judge Lindsay Clancy -- What makes the case impossible for a jury is that Massachusetts law only allows for bad options when ruling on an insanity defense. The one sensible solution, voluntary manslaughter, is off the table.

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I'm Proud to Be a Sports Dad -- People often discuss the downsides of focusing on one sport at an early age. But I don't feel an ounce of regret about the path my son has chosen-nor about my efforts to help him achieve his dream. -- Aug 28

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House returns with vote expected on Senate bill to prevent shutdown -- Lawmakers could also vote on condemning socialism and censuring GOP Rep. Chuck Edwards.

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Google updates maps to show "Lake America" in U.S. after Trump order -- Google announced that it had begun rolling out changes to how its maps display Lake Ontario's name, after President Trump signed an executive order changing it to "Lake America." -- Aug 30

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USS Lincoln sails past Singapore after 9-month deployment -- Associated Press journalists on the Indonesian island of Batam, across the Singapore Strait, spotted the massive vessel as it transited waters near Singapore just after 1 a.m. local time. -- Aug 30

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Trump says U.S. now has control of over 60 billion barrels of Venezuelan oil reserves -- President Trump announced a deal to grant the U.S. control of more than 60 billion barrels of proven Venezuelan oil reserves. -- Aug 29

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What's a good money market account rate considered to be this September? -- Thinking of moving some money into a market account? Here's what a good rate on the account is considered to be now.

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How much interest can a $150,000 CD account earn over the next year?

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How to earn 4% or more on your money starting this September

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3 reasons why debt relief could be worth pursuing this September -- This September could usher in challenges for borrowers who are already struggling to make progress on their debt.

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What happens when a debt judgment expires?

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Can a debt collector sell a judgment to another debt collector?

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How much will a $100,000 HELOC cost monthly if opened this September? -- A HELOC currently offers homeowners a cheap way to borrow money. Here's how much a $100,000 HELOC costs monthly.

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How much will a $100,000 home equity loan cost per month if opened this September?

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How much will a $40,000 home equity loan cost per month if opened this September?

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Will Trump's Venezuela oil deal ease U.S. gas prices? -- The deal involves developing 17 strategic oil fields in Venezuela, an undertaking that experts said could take years.

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See which jobs could grow fastest - and slowest - over the next decade -- New federal labor figures forecast the fastest-growing U.S. job sectors over the next decade. -- Aug 28

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Cattle ranchers express concern about boosting foreign beef imports -- Trump administration plan to temporarily waive higher tariffs on beef imports has drawn backlash from U.S. cattle ranchers. -- Aug 28

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Walmart settles opioid lawsuit brought by Justice Department -- Walmart settled claims that it filled thousands of invalid prescriptions at its pharmacies at the height of the opioid epidemic. -- Aug 28

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Grand Canyon flash floods turn deadly -- Flash floods in the Grand Canyon killed at least one person while family members seek details on the whereabouts of more than a dozen others. CBS News' Matt Gutman reports.

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Aggressive escalations in Iran war -- The U.S. apparently prevented Iranian planned attacks near the Strait of Hormuz over the weekend, resuming military action that hadn't occurred in a month. CBS News' Aaron MacLean reports.

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U.S. deports more people to Africa -- The U.S. is ramping up its "third country" deportation campaign in Africa. CBS News' Camilo Montoya-Galvez reports.

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Americans await news on loved ones in Nepal -- Several American families are awaiting news on their loved ones who may have been impacted by the massive floods in Nepal. CBS News' Ramy Inocencio reports.

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Will U.S.-Venezuela oil deal actually lower gas prices? -- President Trump says a new oil reserve agreement with Venezuela will "substantially lower gas prices," but experts say it could be years before the operation is up and running. Chris Pilkerton, assistant secretary for investment security at the U.S. Treasury, joins to discuss the deal.

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3 Democrats running for Congress discuss races -- Democrats are expressing confidence heading into the midterms as they debate the party's future. Three Democratic candidates running for Congress, Marni Von Wilpert of California, Christina Hines of Michigan and Zach Dembo of Kentucky join "The Takeout" to discuss this and more.

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Trump: Iran conflict is "relatively little war" -- The hostilities have returned in Iran for the first time in more than a month, as a war that's dragged on for six months ramps up again, with no end in sight. CBS News' Weijia Jiang and Aaron MacLean have the latest.

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Sunday Morning Extended Interviews - Extended interview: Louis Vuitton artistic director Nicolas Ghesquiere - In this web exclusive, correspondent Alina Cho talks with Nicolas Ghesquiere, artistic director of the French fashion house Louis Vuitton, the world's largest luxury brand. Aug 30 - 36:54

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Extended interview: Corinne Bailey Rae -- In this web exclusive, British singer-songwriter Corinne Bailey Rae talks with Seth Doane about growing up in Leeds and feeling on the margins; the influence of Billie Holiday and Kurt Cobain on her music; the breakout success of "Put Your Records On"; the devastating loss of her first husband; finding love again; and what aging has taught her.

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Extended interview: Shania Twain -- In this web exclusive, singer-songwriter Shania Twain, then performing at Wembley Stadium in London, talked with correspondent Seth Doane about the cathartic experience of creating her autobiographical new album, "Little Miss Twain."

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Extended interview: Gracie Abrams, Aaron Dessner -- In this web exclusive, singer-songwriter Gracie Abrams and producer Aaron Dessner talk with correspondent Tracy Smith about their latest album, "Daughter From Hell."

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Extended interview: J.K. Simmons -- In this web exclusive, the character actor who won an Academy Award for "Whiplash" talks with correspondent Tracy Smith about his roles, the epitomes of real characters.

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