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Live - U.S. set to unveil "economic D-Day" sanctions against Iran - Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said new sanctions being imposed on Iran would amount to the "greatest financial offensive" ever. updated 49M ago

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Why California high-speed rail project is taking longer than planned -- High-speed rail can be found around the world. But the projects haven't tracked in the U.S., where both the public and private sectors have faced ballooning costs and delays.

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Trump puts autistic kids in the spotlight and cuts agencies built to protect them -- Researchers and disability rights advocates warn that the dismantling of the Education Department and its erosions of civil rights oversight risk widening the disparities autistic children face.

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4 arrested after world champion boxer shot dead in South Africa -- Zolani Tete made history in 2017 when he took just 11 seconds to knock out his opponent with his first punch to retain his WBO bantamweight crown.

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Moke weakens to tropical depression as Hawaii braces for more rain -- Hawaii is still cleaning up from Hurricane Lala, which dumped massive amounts of rain on the islands.

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Stewart Copeland album fuses music with sounds of hyenas, monkeys, owls -- Stewart Copeland, best known as the drummer with The Police, teamed up with naturalist Martyn Stewart for "Wild Concerto." Their album combines music with the sounds of animals.

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Canada says it will begin retaliatory tariffs on U.S. goods after Labor Day -- The U.S. and Canada have wrangled for decades over trade, and somehow, they still managed to remain friends, allies and trading partners.

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Kashkari: Inflation could be extended as Canada fight goes on -- Neel Kashkari, president of the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis, said the tariff fight with Canada could extend U.S. inflation, should the tense trade dynamic between the historically allied countries continue.

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Kyle Kirkwood wins Freedom 250 Grand Prix IndyCar race in Washington, D.C. -- President Trump and first lady Melania Trump began the Freedom 250 Grand Prix IndyCar race through the streets of Washington, D.C, with a slow lap around the course.

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Bunny Levine, "Gilmore Girls" and "La La Land" actress, dies at 97 -- Bunny Levine worked as a school librarian for 25 years before pursuing her passion for acting and performing.

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New UNICEF-Led Data Undermines Claims of Gaza Famine -- A year ago, Gaza was officially declared famine-stricken. New, more rigorous data paints a dramatically different picture-and has triggered a debate over whether the original declaration was correct.

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The Moms of TikTok Have Gone Insane -- We've been telling women for decades that motherhood is one of the worst things that can happen to them. So is it any surprise that so many moms now see child-killing mom Lindsay Clancy as a martyr?

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Prince Harry Said Returning to Britain Was 'Impossible' -- Now, he's doing just that. -- Aug 21

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Dr. Oz says MMR is "not a lethal vaccine" despite Trump's comments -- Dr. Mehmet Oz, the administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, said the MMR vaccine is "not a lethal vaccine," despite President Trump's claims in recent days.

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Army Secretary Dan Driscoll considering stepping down, sources say -- U.S. Army Secretary Dan Driscoll is considering stepping down from his post by the end of the year, two people familiar with the matter told CBS News Saturday. -- Aug 22

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Exclusive -- Men describe being deported by U.S. to dangerous African nation: "We cannot leave" -- The Central African Republic is one of more than 30 countries the U.S. government has convinced to accept third-country deportees arrested as part of President Trump's large-scale crackdown on illegal immigration.

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Supreme Court temporarily allows work on White House ballroom to continue -- Chief Justice John Roberts issued a stay that will remain in place until the Supreme Court takes further action. -- Aug 22

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First on CBS -- Pentagon moves to fire publisher and editor of Stars and Stripes -- The Pentagon has given separation notices to both the publisher and the editor-in-chief of Stars and Stripes, according to people familiar with the matter.

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Can debt collectors garnish your unemployment benefits? -- Losing a job can make your debt harder to manage, but your unemployment benefits may come with unique protections.

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How does a debt collector find your bank account to freeze it?

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How can you tell how old a collection debt really is?

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How much interest can a $25,000 9-month CD earn at today's rates? -- A $25,000 deposit could generate a sizable return in just nine months if you lock in the right CD rate now.

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Money market vs. high-yield savings account: Which will be better if the Fed raises interest rates?

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How much interest can a $10,000 9-month CD earn right now?

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How can you apply for student loan forgiveness in 2026? -- Student loan repayment options have changed, and there are a few things to know now, before seeking forgiveness.

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Are you eligible for student loan forgiveness if you have private and federal loans?

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Which student loan borrowers qualify for public service loan forgiveness in 2026?

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Nearly 25% of workers are "functionally unemployed," analysis finds -- An alternative measure of unemployment that accounts for wages suggests the U.S. labor market is weaker than it looks.

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AI companies accused of hoarding and destroying millions of books -- Consumer advocates are urging the FTC to examine whether AI developers are hurting competition and reducing public access to source material.

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TikTok agrees to pay $400 million to settle child privacy lawsuit -- The Justice Department sued TikTok in 2024, alleging that it violated a U.S. law prohibiting the collection of kids' data.

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Why Dubai may be vital to the Trump administration's economic war on Iran -- The effectiveness of a bolstered economic campaign​ against Iran may rest largely on one close U.S. ally in the Persian Gulf, the United Arab Emirates.

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Trump temporarily waives higher beef tariffs in bid to lower prices -- The president's move is aimed at lowering beef prices, which remain historically high due to shrinking cattle herds.

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The state of high-speed rail in the U.S. -- High-speed rail can be found around the world. Yet so far, the projects haven't tracked in the U.S., where both the public and private sectors have faced ballooning costs and delays.

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Rachel Goldberg-Polin | 60 Minutes Interview -- When Hamas abducted her son Hersh, Rachel Goldberg-Polin became the face of the hostage crisis in Israel. Since his murder, she says she has learned that the constant pain of grief is a "badge of love."

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Turning recordings of animals into music -- Stewart Copeland, best known as the drummer with The Police, teamed up with naturalist Martyn Stewart for "Wild Concerto." Their album combines music with the sounds of animals.

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U.S. promises economic warfare against Iran -- The streets of Washington, D.C., turned into a speedway on Sunday as IndyCars raced around the National Mall. Meanwhile, the Trump administration said new economic pressure for allies and enemies alike is its top focus. Olivia Rinaldi has more details.

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CBS Mornings - Some immigrants deported to Africa - The U.S. Department of State has put Central African Republic under a "do not travel" advisory, citing unrest, crime, kidnapping and terrorism risks. Despite this, the Trump administration has deported immigrants from other counties there. Camilo Montoya-Galvez spoke with immigrants who were deported, as well as their families. Aug 22 - 2:44

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Trump's trade deal with Canada collapses -- The U.S. plans to impose 50% tariffs on $20 billion worth of Canadian products after negotiations between the two countries failed. The Canadian prime minister said he would match the tariffs "dollar for dollar." Olivia Rinaldi has more.

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Brits on the return of Meghan and Harry -- Prince Harry and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, are returning to the United Kingdom, six years after their separation from the British royal family and subsequent move to California. Ramy Inocencio asked some Brits what they think of the move.

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Do AI smart glasses privacy protections work? -- As tech companies like Meta push their AI wearables, many are concerned with privacy protections. Anna Schechter has more.

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48 Hours - The Hit-and-Run Homicide of Davis McClendon - A romance is cut short when a man is found dead near his mangled car. His newfound love is convinced it was no accident. "48 Hours" correspondent Anne-Marie Green reports. Aug 22 - 41:32

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Murder in the Parking Garage -- A masked killer spray paints security cameras to hide his crime. "48 Hours" correspondent Natalie Morales reports.

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Death at Soho House -- An Oscar winner's son, a fashion designer girlfriend -- one is dead. Was it murder? "48 Hours" correspondent Troy Roberts investigates.

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The Boy Across the Street -- A college student is killed by her boyfriend who lived right across the street. Her family's long battle to keep him in prison. "48 Hours" correspondent Erin Moriarty reports.

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Justine's Voice -- After a teenager is strangled and buried alive, her family takes on the fight to keep her convicted killers behind bars. "We're her voice" says Justine's sister. "48 Hours" correspondent Natalie Morales reports.

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Transcript: Dr. Scott Gottlieb on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Aug. 23, 2026 -- The following is the transcript of the interview with former FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb, who is on the boards of Pfizer and UnitedHealthCare, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Aug. 23, 2026.

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Transcript: Neel Kashkari, Minneapolis Fed president and CEO, on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Aug. 23, 2026 -- The following is the transcript of an interview with Neel Kashkari, President and CEO of the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Aug. 23, 2026.

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Transcript: Rep. Byron Donalds on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Aug. 23, 2026 -- The following is the transcript of the interview with Rep. Byron Donalds, Republican of Florida and candidate for Florida governor, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Aug. 23, 2026.

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