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Trump signs agreement giving U.S. broad military authority in Greenland -- The U.S., Denmark and Greenland signed a new security agreement bolstering the United States' military and security presence on the island.

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Senators press Rubio to prioritize release of American held in Iran -- Reza Valizadeh, a U.S.-Iranian dual citizen and former journalist for U.S.-funded broadcaster Radio Farda, has been imprisoned in Iran since September 2024.

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Georgia couple who survived Nepal flood shares their story -- Mita and Hemant Parikh decided to split from their group and take a side trip during their long-planned pilgrimage. They're now safely back home, but none of the families they were traveling with have been found.

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What is the White House press pool and how does it work? -- President Trump's move to ban CNN, MS NOW and POLITICO from the White House has highlighted the role of the press pool.

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3 guys hacked OpenAI using a rival Anthropic model. Here's what to know. -- Cybersecurity researchers from a small firm called Hacktron in India broke into OpenAI, showing how vulnerable frontier labs are.

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DOJ charges Utah postal worker for allegedly dumping mail ballots in trash -- The Justice Department says a U.S. Postal Service letter carrier in Utah threw out more than 300 mail ballots that were being sent to voters for the state's June primary.

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Grand jury declines to indict anyone in death of Nolan Wells -- Nolan Wells, 18, was found dead after going missing following an outing with friends on Mississippi's Horn Island on the Fourth of July.

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Even the smallest joys can help prevent suicide, researchers say -- New research highlights common themes shared by people who found reasons to keep living through dark times.

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"Looksmaxxing" influencer Clavicular charged with rape in Massachusetts -- Online personality "Clavicular," whose real name is Braden Peters, faces two felony charges and one misdemeanor charge. He denies the allegations.

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Only on CBS -- Patrick Clancy opens up about grief, his children and moving forward -- In the first interview since his ex-wife's trial, Patrick Clancy describes what happened at home before his children were killed and how he handled his grief.

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Investigation -- Sports betting apps entice fans as gambling exacts a growing financial toll -- Betting platforms FanDuel and DraftKings say tools are there to help addicted gamblers slow down.

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Exclusive -- Illustrating myths: The Lucas Museum of Narrative Art opens -- The art of illustrators is at the core of a new L.A. institution founded by filmmaker George Lucas and businesswoman Mellody Hobson. They talk about the emotional pull of storytelling art and mythic narratives that shape our world.

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Coleman Hughes: Lessons from Nikole Hannah-Jones' School Experiment -- The creator of the 1619 Project sent her young daughter to a struggling public school, convinced that upper-middle-class parents could lift it up. A decade later, the results are in.

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Trump's Media Ban Is Unconstitutional -- The president could bar all press from the White House if he wanted, but he can't single out a few outlets he dislikes.

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Arthur Brooks: Letting AI Write for You Will Make You Unhappy -- Writing leads to happiness for a simple reason: It satisfies the human need to create something concrete and meaningful out of raw materials.

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GOP senator asks Senate committee to subpoena Donald Trump Jr., Hunter Biden -- GOP Sen. John Curtis of Utah asked a Senate panel to subpoena Trump Jr. and Hunter Biden for testimony as part of a probe into the "use of presidential family relationships" for private financial benefit.

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Selling early access to Trump Truth Social posts is illegal, ex-prosecutors say -- Trump Media & Technology recently launched a Truth Social API data feed, charging $100,000 for "real-time access to posts from the highest-ranking Truth Social accounts." -- Sep 21

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Family tied to suspected Chinese spy gave $4.4M to Newsom, Calif. politicians -- C.C. Yin's family has donated nearly $3 million to state-level California political causes and an additional $1,455,027 to federal campaigns. -- Sep 21

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Presidential TV pool suspended after Trump bans CNN -- CNN was set to provide pool coverage on Monday and accompany President Trump on a trip to New York City, but there will not be a network TV pool team traveling with him. -- Sep 21

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What could happen to your family's finances without life insurance? -- Opting out of life insurance could leave your loved ones facing financial challenges they aren't prepared for.

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Do you have enough life insurance? A quick coverage check-up

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How to get (and stay) motivated when your debt feels overwhelming -- Paying off a large debt balance can take a while, but the right approach makes it easier to keep moving forward.

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How to deal with debt when you've already cut back everywhere

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How much will a $750,000 annuity pay each month in 2026? A $750,000 annuity may provide you with a sizable retirement income, but the monthly payout can vary widely. Sep 17

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How much can you withdraw from an annuity without a penalty?

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What should seniors do now if Social Security is cut in 2032? 4 options to consider

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Diesel prices just hit a new record. Would a U.S. export ban bring relief? -- Some lawmakers want to halt U.S. diesel exports as prices top $6.50 a gallon. But such a ban could have unintended consequences, experts say.

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Andreessen Horowitz launches AI school as college alternative -- One of Silicon Valley's most prominent venture investors is gearing its new tech academy toward aspiring entrepreneurs focused on building AI.

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Meta's Muse shopping agent is a hit, as AI commerce starts to take off -- Meta's new AI tool now ranks at the top of the App Store. Some retail experts see a "natural evolution from search."

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Have an Apple iPhone 15 or 16? How to file a claim for up to $95. -- The claims window is open until Dec. 21, 2026. To file a claim, iPhone users must enter basic personal info and their iPhone's serial number.

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What is an "AI swarm," and why is it giving tech experts nightmares? -- AI "agents" show a remarkable ability to share information and knowledge with other bots. That should worry us.

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Trump threatens to annihilate Iran in speech -- President Trump spoke at the United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday, wondering aloud whether to wipe out Iran before his aides sat down for what he called a "good meeting" with a delegation from the country. Ed O'Keefe reports from the U.N.

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Hayden Panettiere cause of death revealed -- Actress Hayden Panettiere died from an accidental overdose of fentanyl and several other drugs, according to a coroner in South Carolina. Lilia Luciano reports.

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No criminal charges in Nolan Wells' death -- A grand jury found no cause for criminal charges in the death of Nolan Wells, an 18-year-old college football player from Mississippi who died during a boating trip with friends. His family is still looking for answers. Skyler Henry reports.

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U.S. F-16 fighter jet crashes in Germany -- For the second time in less than a week, a U.S. F-16 fighter jet has crashed, this time during a training mission in western Germany, according to the military. They said the pilot ejected safely.

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CBS Evening News - Southern California braces for Hurricane Polo - A potential nor'easter is threatening the Atlantic shoreline with possible strong winds, along with heavy rains and coastal flooding. At the same time, a Category 5 hurricane is brewing just off the coast of Mexico, and Southern California is on alert for impacts later this week. Carter Evans reports from Malibu and Rob Marciano has the forecast. 7H ago - 2:49

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Inside the explosive growth of sports betting -- A CBS News investigation into sports gambling found that companies like FanDuel push hard to keep gamblers engaged and wagering, even as their losses pile up. Jim Axelrod has more.

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The Daily Report - New book shares stories from Afghan refugees - Diana Kapp is co-author of "The Last Free Women," which details the bravery of women who escaped the Taliban regime to build new lives in America. She and Mursal Rahim, one of the Afghan refugees featured in the book, join "The Daily Report" to discuss their stories. 7H ago - 6:00

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Political donations form family tied to suspected Chinese spy -- A family tied to a suspected Chinese spy made $4.4 million in donations to California politicians, including Gov. Newsom, a CBS News investigation found. CBS News' Josh Boswell breaks it down.

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Foreign policy expert on Trump's U.N. speech -- President Trump suggested to the United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday that he could "annihilate" Iran. David Tafuri, a foreign policy commentator and former State Department official, joins "The Daily Report" to share his analysis on that and Mr. Trump's comments about artificial intelligence.

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How a "swarm" of AI agents hacked a company -- Experts are worried about the dangers of "swarms" of AI models coming together to accomplish a complex task for nefarious reasons. CBS News' Megan Cerullo breaks down what this means.

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Midterm elections in 6 weeks -- Congressional candidates nationwide are entering their final campaign push with midterm elections set to take place in six weeks. CBS News' executive director of elections and surveys, Anthony Salvanto, walks us through it.

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