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Social Security recipients could receive a large COLA adjustment, forecasters say. Here's how they can earn 4% on their money now. -- Social Security recipients may be in line for a 4% COLA adjustment. Here's how they can earn 4% on their savings now.

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Iran stages mass weddings for couples ready for "self-sacrifice" in war

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AI sparks backlash from new graduates. How deep does the disapproval go? -- Many Americans are signaling disapproval of the technology amid fears that it will eclipse already competitive entry-level jobs.

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Live chicks hatched from artificial eggshell, biotech company says -- Independent scientists say the technology, while impressive, lacks some components to be truly considered an artificial egg.

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Soon-to-be mom Beanie Feldstein reveals sex of her baby -- Actor Beanie Feldstein told "CBS Mornings" she and wife Bonnie-Chance Roberts are expecting a baby girl.

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Polymarket to let users make prediction market bets on private companies -- Polymarket users can now trade on private companies' valuations, IPOs and secondary market activity.

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Man gets death sentence for killing teen TikTok star -- Sana Yousaf's murder in June drew nationwide condemnation and reignited debate over women's safety.

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Divers recover bodies of 2 Italians from Maldives sea cave -- The bodies of two Italian divers have been brought to the surface after the Maldives' worst diving disaster, with two more yet to recover, a government spokesman says.

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American doctor working in Congo tests positive for Ebola -- An American medical missionary in the Democratic Republic of the Congo was evacuated after testing positive for Ebola.

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Mango founder Isak Andic's son arrested in his death -- Police in Spain arrested the son of Isak Andic, the billionaire founder of the Spanish fashion brand Mango, for allegedly having played a role in his December 2024 death.

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The Congresswoman Who Wants to Shoot Sea Lions -- They devour too much salmon, weigh almost as much as a Toyota Corolla, and cost $38,000 each to catch and kill. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez wants them dead.

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China vs. God: Ezra Jin and Beijing's War on Christianity -- Underground churches, middle-of-the-night arrests, and an alleged drugging: Frannie Block investigates a pastor's fight for freedom and the plight of China's Christians.

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Arthur Brooks: Inside the Mind of an Internet Troll -- Why do comment sections on news stories-and even on essays about love and happiness-so quickly become toxic dumps of vitriol?

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Who could benefit from Trump's $1.7+ billion "anti-weaponization" fund? -- Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche announced the creation of the fund as part of the settlement of President Trump's lawsuit against the IRS over the leaking of his tax returns.

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Massie defiant as Trump seeks to oust him in primary: "I'm going to win" -- Massie said the president is worried about his preferred candidate Ed Gallrein's chances in the Kentucky race.

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Supreme Court tells lower courts to take new look at 2 voting rights cases -- At issue in the cases was who can bring lawsuits in federal court to address potential violations of Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act. -- May 18

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New York Times sues Pentagon a second time over press access policy -- The New York Times sued the Defense Department Monday for the second time in recent months over media access.

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Cuba's leader says country poses "no threat" to U.S. after military drone report -- The Trump administration has placed intense pressure on Cuba's communist leadership.

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Can debt relief help if you're only behind by one or two payments? -- Falling behind by a payment or two may not seem serious, but your options could narrow if you aren't proactive.

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Can Social Security survivor benefits be garnished for debt?

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Have a CD account set to mature this June? Here's what to do next. -- Is your CD account maturity date on the calendar this June? Here are three things to consider doing right now.

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$7,500 CD vs. $7,500 high-yield savings account vs. $7,500 money market account: Which will earn more now?

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Why a $10,000 CD account is worth opening this May

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The 10 most affordable U.S. cities to buy a home -- Buyers can still find lower-cost homes in some midsize cities, especially across the Rust Belt and Sun Belt, a new analysis finds.

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Eroding ACA enrollment portends higher insurance rates -- An uptick in people skipping Obamacare premium payments in many states suggests the Affordable Care Act's rising costs are hitting home for 2026 enrollees.

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LIRR strike ends as MTA, unions reach tentative agreement -- New York Gov. Kathy Hochul said the MTA and LIRR unions reached "a fair deal" to end the strike after three days.

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U.S.-Cuba tensions ramp up -- The U.S. announced its latest round of sanctions against the Cuban government and military officials on Monday as tensions ramp up in the region. CBS News' Cristian Benavides has more.

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Trump says he called off attack on Iran -- President Trump says some American allies in the Middle East reached out as the U.S. prepared a scheduled attack on Iran. CBS News' Olivia Rinaldi reports.

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Details on American doctor with Ebola -- Matt Allison, the executive director of the missionary group Serge, joins CBS News with more details on the American doctor who contracted Ebola while working in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

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Soldiers recount deadly attack in Kuwait -- Soldiers who survived the Iranian drone strike in Kuwait tell CBS News the U.S. Army ignored a request for more medical support weeks before the deadly attack. Some of the survivors say at least one of the six soldiers who were killed in the March 1 attack could have been saved.

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60 Minutes - London's cabbies skeptical about robotaxis - London black cab drivers, who are required to memorize thousands of streets to get their license, are being tested in a new way. Several companies are trying to bring robotaxis to the city's streets. May 17 - 13:17

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Prediction market bets on war defy odds -- Prediction market users are profiting from bets on war. Analysts say suspiciously timed bets, and the high win rates of wagers on military outcomes , are likely signs of insider trading.

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Christopher Nolan: The 60 Minutes Interview -- Christopher Nolan, director of "Oppenheimer," "Inception," "Interstellar," and "The Dark Knight," imagines every movie is the last he'll make, leading him toward an ambitious plan for "The Odyssey."

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Benjamin Netanyahu: The 60 Minutes Interview -- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addresses the conflicts in Iran and Lebanon, the prospects for a peace deal, and the relationship between the U.S. and Israel.

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Gov. Landry on suspending Louisiana primaries -- After the Supreme Court ruled a Louisiana congressional map unconstitutional, Gov. Jeff Landry suspended primaries, the state is redrawing its map, and some Black voters fear losing their voice in D.C.

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