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Federal Reserve holds interest rates steady but leaves door open to hike -- U.S. inflation is expected to remain elevated through the end of the year, Fed officials say in their latest forecast. -- Jun 17

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Americans say they're reading fewer books. Here's what they're doing instead. -- Many people are spending more time on screens, but also doing more physical activities, a new CBS News poll finds.

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Live Updates: Knicks celebrate championship win with parade in NYC -- The New York Knicks went up New York City's famous Canyon of Heroes for a massive ticker-tape parade celebrating the 2026 NBA champions.

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"Lady Gucci," who had her ex-husband killed, could soon inherit $23M fortune -- Despite spending 18 years in prison for orchestrating the murder of her ex-husband, fashion heir Maurizio Gucci, Patrizia Reggiani may be about to inherit a fortune.

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This law firm has deep ties to Trump. Now a partner is his pick for a top job. -- Jamie McDonald, a partner at the firm Sullivan & Cromwell, is President Trump's choice to helm one of the nation's most prestigious federal prosecutors' offices.

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GOP congressman, missing for months, set to return on June 30 -- Republican Rep. Tom Kean Jr. of New Jersey will return to Congress on June 30, his spokesperson said, after being away since March in an unexplained absence that has confounded Capitol Hill.

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1,200-year-old Robin Hood oak tree in Sherwood Forest has died, group says -- A massive ancient oak tree linked to the legend of Robin Hood may have been loved to death.

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Janeese Lewis George projected to win D.C. Democratic primary for mayor -- Kenyan McDuffie said he called Janeese Lewis George "to congratulate her on her victory and wish her success as she prepares for the general election."

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Tornadoes tear through multiple states across Midwest, Southeast -- Tornadoes were reported in Illinois, Iowa and several other states Wednesday as severe weather slammed a large swath of the Midwest​ and Southeast.

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Man charged after toddler ends up in crocodile enclosure at zoo -- Police in eastern England said a man was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a 3-year-old boy "ended up in the crocodile enclosure" at a zoo.

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Trump Gives Iran a Lifeline and Calls It Peace -- On his 80th birthday, President Trump is celebrating an agreement that temporarily solves a problem his war helped create.

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Inside the Crowd at Trump's Big Fight -- 'It's the president's birthday, somebody needs to get knocked out,' said one of the guys I watched UFC Freedom 250 with.

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America's Birthday Isn't About Trump -- Trump and his critics are making the president the focus of the country's 250th anniversary. But Americans have so much more to celebrate.

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Trump upends Senate GOP's plans once again with nomination demands -- A number of poorly timed announcements have forced Senate Republicans to squander carefully laid plans, exposing a widening rift within the party.

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Read the 14 points of the agreement between Iran and the U.S. -- The agreement, as read by senior U.S. officials, allows Iran to immediately begin exporting oil and petroleum products.

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Exclusive - "The most famous judge in America, for a while," on highs and lows of a Trump trial - In an exclusive interview with CBS News, retired Justice Arthur Engoron reflected on the highs and lows of the 2023 Trump civil fraud trial. Jun 17

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Michelle Obama's speech at center opening moves husband to tears -- Former first lady Michelle Obama delivered a loving and heartfelt tribute to her husband at the Obama Presidential Center's grand opening ceremony in Chicago Thursday.

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How Trump's memo of understanding with Iran compares to the Obama nuclear deal -- The Obama-era Iran deal was packed with technical details and specific requirements limiting, but not shutting down, Iran's nuclear program. President Trump's new agreement is more of a framework, and it's not final yet.

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High interest rates are on pause again. This is the savings account you should avoid. -- Not every savings account is favorable in today's high-rate climate. Here's one you should specifically avoid now.

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How to find the highest CD interest rate this June

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How much interest can $50,000 earn now? Here are 4 account options to know.

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The Fed just paused interest rates again. Here are 3 affordable ways you can still borrow money. -- The Fed held rates steady again this week, but a few borrowing options are still cheaper than you may expect.

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Want to borrow home equity without refinancing? 3 options to consider

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$100,000 home equity loan vs. $100,000 HELOC: Which has the cheaper monthly payments now?

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Can debt collectors pursue surviving spouses for unpaid debt? -- When a spouse dies with debt, creditors could still come calling. Here's what surviving spouses should know.

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Can bankruptcy protect your retirement accounts from creditors?

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Best debt relief companies, plus advice borrowers need to know now

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Gas prices fall below $4 a gallon for the first time in nearly 3 months -- The national average for a gallon of regular gas in the U.S. drops to $3.99, the lowest since March 30.

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Social Security faces looming benefit cuts. Can the program be saved? -- Social Security checks could see a 22% cut in 2032 unless Congress takes steps to shore up the program. Here are 5 ideas for fixing it. -- Jun 17

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Yum! Brands sells struggling Pizza Hut in $2.7 billion deal -- The sale will split ownership of the pizza chain between a U.S.-based private equity firm and a Chinese restaurant company. -- Jun 16

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Hundreds of U.S. cities now have starter homes that cost $1 million -- The number of metropolitan areas around the country with basic homes worth at least $1 million has tripled since 2020. -- Jun 15

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Trump faces criticism over Iran deal -- While the U.S.-Iran agreement earned praise from many European leaders President Trump met with this week, he's receiving bipartisan pushback from members of Congress. Ed O'Keefe reports.

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Cluster of tornadoes rip through Illinois -- Violent tornadoes ripped through central Illinois on Wednesday, leaving behind swaths of destruction. One man described how he shielded himself and his family from the storms. Rob Marciano reports.

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Supreme Court rules in gun, drug use case -- The Supreme Court sided with a Texas man and ruled against the government after its prosecution of a federal law that bars certain drug users from having firearms. CBS News' Jan Crawford reports.

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More Americans are worrying about retirement -- Working and retired Americans are much less confident in their financial ability to maintain a comfortable retirement compared to a year ago, according to a new survey from the Employee Benefit Research Institute. CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger has more context.

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60 Minutes Overtime - 60 Minutes Archive: Panini Sticker Phenomenon - As the World Cup was kicking off in Qatar in 2022, 60 Minutes' Jon Wertheim reported on Panini soccer stickers. First created in 1970 by four brothers in Italy, the collectable trading stickers became a booming, international business and a central part of the World Cup experience. Jun 11 - 12:49

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The "Payam Method" makes piano lessons fun -- From improvising classical music to playing songs students like, the approach by Payam Music focuses on student enjoyment while learning piano.

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Bob Dylan on New York | 60 Minutes Archive -- In 2004, Bob Dylan spoke with 60 Minutes' Ed Bradley about the role New York City played in his life. In this expanded clip from the interview outtakes, the singer-songwriter discusses his journey from Minnesota to New York. Today, the musician turns 85.

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The "Payam Method" | Sunday on 60 Minutes -- Can piano lessons be fun? Teacher Payam Khastkhodaei has a new method that he says makes students love their lessons. 60 Minutes, Sunday.

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60 Minutes Archive: It's a Long Way to Furudu -- From 1979, Morley Safer's report on the faraway atolls of the Maldives, where he stumbled across an unusual story of crime and punishment. This week marks 10 years since the 60 Minutes correspondent died.

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