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Morocco blames Ceuta border surge on misleading info spread online -- Morocco is blaming a massive surge of migrants​ into Ceuta on various factors, including "malicious exploitation of digital platforms" and the spread of misleading information. -- Aug 3

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CBS Mornings - Access expanding for experimental weight loss drug - Drugmaker Eli Lilly says it is expanding access to its experimental weight loss drug, retatrutide, which has not been approved yet by the FDA. The company says obese patients taking the drug in clinical trials lost between 73 and 85 pounds over two years. Dr. Rachel Pessah Pollack discusses what we know about its safety, who is eligible for the medication and more. 2H ago - 2:28

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Trump on Rep. Max Miller allegations -- President Trump on Monday called Republican Rep. Max Miller and raised concerns about his reelection campaign amid abuse allegations, sources say. The congressman from Ohio said he has no intention of dropping out of the race and denies the accusations. Weijia Jiang reports.

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Trump raises concerns in call with Rep. Max Miller amid abuse allegations -- Ohio Rep. Max Miller's reelection campaign has been upended by allegations Miller assaulted his ex-wife, Emily Moreno, and their 2-year-old daughter.

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WWII explosives detonate in France amid wildfires: "Sound of war" -- The munitions, both German and French, consist mainly of mortar shells, along with some high-explosive anti-tank shells.

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3 lions die at zoo as Japan bakes in "cruelly hot" summer -- Ten of the 16 lions in Tama Zoological Park have suffered symptoms such as "loss of appetite and decreased activity" since mid-July, and three lionesses died, the zoo said.

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House Ethics recommends censure for GOP lawmaker in sexual harassment probe -- The House Ethics Committee released a report detailing the findings of an investigation into GOP Rep. Chuck Edwards, concluding that there is "substantial reason to believe" he violated House rules.

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Trump says oil companies should cut gas prices after making "too much money" -- President Trump said U.S. oil companies made "too much money" from high oil prices. "I'm not happy about it," he added.

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Lindsay Clancy's diary excerpts read at trial: "I feel like I'm drowning" -- The Lindsay Clancy trial​ resumed with excerpts from her diary and testimony from doctors who treated Clancy and her children on the night of the murders.

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Ukrainian drone strike on Russian warehouses in Moscow region kills 5 -- Ukraine has conducted long-range strikes targeting civilian infrastructure in Russia, and in recent weeks stepped up attacks on warehouses belonging to the Russian e-commerce giant Wildberries.

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Michigan health officials report 2 deaths among cyclosporiasis cases -- Two Michigan residents who had "significant underlying health conditions" have died after contracting cyclosporiasis, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services said.

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America Is Not Prepared for a War on Our Water -- A suspected Iranian attack on water systems across America should be a wake-up call for us all.

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Dispatch from Ceuta: Inside the 48-Hour Migration Crisis -- Sixty thousand Moroccans rushed Spanish territory after social media posts claimed the door was open. Aidan Stretch reports from the ground on what happened next.

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How to Lose $35 Billion -- Almost overnight, Leopold Aschenbrenner went from lauded wunderkind to Wall Street punching bag. Will that be the end of his story?

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25 states sue Trump administration over latest round of tariffs -- New U.S. tariffs are hurting consumers and businesses, California's attorney general said in filing suit to block levies on 60 countries.

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Senate candidate El-Sayed questions assumption Michigan voters are moderates -- Populist Abdul El-Sayed and Rep. Haley Stevens top the Democratic field going into Tuesday's Senate primary. Former Rep. Mike Rogers is running unopposed for the GOP nomination.

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Senate pushes ahead with plan to fund government through midterms -- The Senate is moving ahead with a plan to keep the government funded and avoid another shutdown before the midterm elections.

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Trump administration finalizes AI framework, official says -- The order asks AI companies to share previews of powerful new models with the government before they are released to the public.

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Acting attorney general issues order rescinding "anti-weaponization" fund -- The order came after Republican Senators Thom Tillis and John Cornyn threatened to block Blanche's confirmation for Attorney General if the fund was not rescinded in writing.

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Is a CD or a money market account better now? Here's what 3 experts think. -- There are opportunities to earn big returns on your savings, but you'll need to know which account makes sense.

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Here's how much interest a $10,000 2-year CD account will earn if opened this August

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How much interest will a $25,000 2-year CD earn if opened this August?

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What happens if a debt collector refuses to prove that you owe a debt? -- Debt collectors are required to validate that a debt is legally owed, so what are the repercussions if they refuse?

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Can you negotiate medical debt before it's sent to collections?

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How often do creditors actually win debt collection lawsuits?

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How to negotiate a lower home price in today's economy, according to experts -- You may not have to pay asking price for the home you're eyeing right now, experts say. Here's how to do that. -- Aug 3

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The Federal Reserve just froze interest rates yet again. Here's what that could mean for mortgage rates.

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3 mortgage rate mistakes to avoid post-Fed rate pause

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What to watch for in SpaceX's first public earnings report this week -- SpaceX will release its first earnings report as a public company on Tuesday in a key test for the company's stuttering stock price.

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JPMorgan Chase to invest $750 billion in boosting housing and homebuying -- JPMorgan Chase said the investment will include financing for 1 million affordable housing units and assistance to 500,000 people in buying homes.

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Federal workers sour on government work, decrying eroding job security -- Nearly two-thirds of current and retired U.S. government workers said they wouldn't re-enter public service, according to a recent survey.

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Hugging Face CEO calls hack by rogue OpenAI model "very weird and unprecedented" -- An artificial intelligence model that was being tested by OpenAI went rogue and hacked the firm Hugging Face on its own, in what Hugging Face CEO Clement Delangue called a "very weird and unprecedented" incident. -- Aug 2

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Eye Opener: Man accused of starting wildfire -- A man is under arrest, accused of starting one of the wildfires that has destroyed hundreds of homes in Washington state. Plus, President Trump lashes out at U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro after she drops vandalism charges related to the D.C. Reflecting Pool. All that and all that matters in today's Eye Opener.

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Primaries held in 5 states -- Primaries are being held in five states on Tuesday. In Michigan, all eyes are on the Senate race as two very different Democrats battle to be the party's nominee and attempt to retain the seat in the swing state. Ed O'Keefe reports.

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Arson arrest amid Washington fires -- Police arrested a man in connection with one of three devastating wildfires charring homes, businesses and nature in Washington State. CBS News' Bradley Blackburn has more.

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Why Young People Don't Believe Hard Work Pays Off -- A growing number of young Americans no longer believe that ambition and hard work lead to success. Jill Schlesinger, Mark Talercio, and special guest host Kayla Sabbagh of Greenspring Advisors explain why that mindset can become a self-fulfilling prophecy and why believing you have agency over your future is essential to both your financial success and your mental health. Plus: they respond to a fiery YouTube comment about inheritance, family expectations, and leaving your money to charity.

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Arrest made in wildfires near Spokane -- A man who was convicted of manslaughter for killing his father in 2010 was arrested on suspicion of first-degree arson in connection to the largest of the three fires burning near Spokane, Washington. Firefighters say hundreds of structures have been destroyed so far. Kris Van Cleave has more.

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60 Minutes - Birders flock here since guerrillas disarmed - In Colombia, decades of fighting between the government, left-wing guerrillas, right-wing paramilitaries, and narco-traffickers preserved bird habitats in Colombia. Aug 2 - 12:57

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Behind the scenes of "Ted Lasso" -- Jason Sudeikis and the cast and crew of "Ted Lasso" tell Norah O'Donnell about the show's improbable rise and positive message.

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Investigating medically unexplained cures -- Bill Whitaker reports on the unexplained healings that have occurred at the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Lourdes in the south of France, and the team of world-renowned doctors and researchers who investigate the claims of cures.

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Netflix sued over lost movie "master copy" -- A U.K.-based production company and a filmmaker are suing Netflix for allegedly losing a "master copy" of an unreleased Nicolas Cage movie. CBS News' Vladimir Duthiers reports.

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Artist Amy Sherald: The 60 Minutes Interview -- Amy Sherald spent years painting in obscurity, and almost died from a rare heart condition. Now 52, the artist behind Michelle Obama's official portrait is one of America's most celebrated painters.

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