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Wildfires expose millions in Midwest, Northeast to dangerous smoke -- Heavy smoke from several large wildfires blazing in Canada and Minnesota is engulfing large swaths of the Midwest and Northeast U.S. this week.

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Argentina rallies past bitter rival England to book spot in World Cup final -- Defending World Cup champion Argentina rallied to edge England 2-1 to advance to Sunday's final at MetLife Stadium, where they will face Spain.

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2 families sue hospital after Colorado man claims he was switched at birth -- Two years ago, Jeremy Morrison took a DNA test and found out his parents were not biological actual parents.

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Exclusive - Senior defense officials looking at Cuba military options - Military planners have examined options for possible action against Cuba, including an Army-led air assault involving the 101st Airborne Division. 7H ago

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Why is Zelenskyy shaking up his cabinet amid successes against Russia? -- Ukraine's president is shaking up his government just as observers note positive changes in the trajectory of the war with Russia.

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Here's what the Common Cents Act means for businesses, consumers -- New law aims to address how businesses and consumers should transact amid the phase-out of the penny.

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Son of couple jailed in Iran "desperately worried" as stepdad's sentence extended -- A man whose mother and stepfather are imprisoned in Iran tells CBS News "the hardest part is the uncertainty."

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Seal pup shot in head, third incident in less than year, hospital says -- A three-week-old male harbor seal is in critical but stable condition and undergoing treatment at a Washington state wildlife center.

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Will daylight saving time become permanent after House passes bill? -- Lawmakers are one step closer to making daylight saving time permanent​ after the House passed a bill with overwhelming support.

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Why the Left Hates the Medicine That Made Me a Mom -- The media has called my fertility treatment right-wing quackery. A year after my daughter's birth, it still won't give restorative reproductive medicine a fair hearing.

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A Third Trump Impeachment? Some Democrats Aren't So Sure. -- From cryptocurrency deals to the Iran war, many Democrats believe Trump has crossed a clear boundary. But would another impeachment do them any good?

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Death by Telehealth -- A dental student went to the ICU. He died without ever being examined by a doctor.

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Blanche faces questions on DOJ fund, Epstein files at Senate confirmation hearing -- Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche testified Wednesday before the Senate Judiciary Committee for his confirmation hearing to lead the Justice Department in a permanent capacity.

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Blanche reiterates "anti-weaponization" fund is "dead" at confirmation hearing

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House passes bill to make daylight saving time permanent -- The measure also allows states to opt out if they take action before the federal law is enacted.

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Clayton faces questions about election integrity, vows to enhance trust in DNI -- Clayton, currently the U.S. attorney for the Southern District of New York, is expected to succeed Bill Pulte, Trump's controversial acting director of national intelligence.

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ICE halts most vehicle stops following deadly shootings, sources say -- Neither of the victims of the ICE shootings in Maine or Texas were the target of enforcement operations, according to the Department of Homeland Security.

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House GOP leaders break logjam after conservative revolt -- The House on Tuesday finally broke an impasse that had stalled most legislative action on the floor. -- Jul 14

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How much interest can a $250,000 1-year CD account earn now? -- A deposit that large can generate hefty interest returns, but where you keep it plays a big role in what you earn.

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How much interest will a $100,000 3-month CD account earn by October?

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How much interest will a $10,000 high-yield savings account earn now?

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How much money can a smart thermostat realistically save during a heat wave? -- A smart thermostat can lower cooling costs, but your actual savings depend on how you use it during extreme heat.

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What's the cheapest way to pay for a new central AC this summer?

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Which AC settings can actually lower your electric bill this summer?

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Can debt collectors come after your inheritance? -- Worried that creditors will seize your inherited assets over unpaid debt? Here's the likelihood of that happening.

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Can you refuse to pay a deceased relative's debt?

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These are the biggest misconceptions about inherited debt, according to experts

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U.S. Mint to make $1 gold coin with Trump's face on it -- It's the latest effort by President Trump to make his mark on Washington, D.C.

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United Airlines anticipates $6 billion in added fuel costs -- U.S. airlines say higher jet fuel prices are costing them billions more than they anticipated at the beginning of the year.

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Subaru recalls more than 541,000 vehicles over labeling error -- Erroneous labels on some Subaru Crosstrek, Forester and Ascent cars could increase the risk of a crash, NHTSA said.

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26 Meta workers sue over alleged AI-aided layoffs of employees on leave -- A group of 26 Meta employees has sued the company, claiming it used AI to choose people for layoffs, disproportionately targeting those on medical, parental or family leave.

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Canada wildfires darken U.S. skies -- Hundreds of wildfires in Canada darkened skies in the U.S. on Wednesday. A big shift in the wind prompted air quality alerts in at least 16 states across the Midwest and Northeast. Tom Hanson reports.

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Nolan Wells' family meets with Mississippi DA -- The parents of Nolan Wells and their legal team received assurances from the Mississippi district attorney on Wednesday that the investigation into the teenager's death would be thorough. Skyler Henry has more details on the case.

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76-YEAR-OLD GETS A SURPRISING LICENSE PLATE -- Some people ask and pay for funny license plates, but this Florida woman received plates at random that make people laugh. Tony Dokoupil has the story.

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CBS Evening News - Senate members question Todd Blanche - Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche, President Trump's former personal lawyer, faced questions at his confirmation hearing on Wednesday. He tried to reassure key Republicans, but not everyone was convinced. Nikole Killion has more. 3H ago - 2:04

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Argentina stuns England in World Cup semifinal -- One of the World Cup's great rivalries ended with one of the World Cup's best comebacks. Argentina scored two goals in seven minutes, stunning England 2-1 in Wednesday's semifinal. Lionel Messi had two assists, including on the winning goal in the final minutes. Nicole Valdes reports.

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1 dead, 3 missing in Bay Area boat accident -- After a three-story cabin cruiser capsized in the San Francisco Bay on Tuesday, a 79-year-old man died, and three people were still missing 24 hours later. Jonathan Vigliotti reports.

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The Daily Report - How drones are reshaping modern warfare - Drones have become a defining feature of the conflict between Russia and Ukraine. They've also been used extensively in the Middle East amid the war in Iran. Kelsey Baker, military affairs reporter at Business Insider, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss. 4H ago - 3:42

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Biddeford, Maine, mayor on ICE shooting -- Liam LaFountain, mayor of Biddeford, Maine, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss his town's response to Monday's incident where an ICE officer shot and killed a man.

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Cyclosporiasis: foods to avoid -- Over 1,600 cases of cyclosporiasis have now been confirmed as the CDC continues its search for the origin of the outbreak. CBS News' Megan Cerullo reports on the precautions consumers should take.

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How daylight saving time works -- Lindsey Reiser takes a look at the history of daylight saving time.

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U.S., Iran exchange strikes for fifth day -- The U.S. launched back-to-back strikes on Iran Wednesday, marking a fifth straight day of attacks. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe reports.

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