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Exclusive - Army survivors of deadly attack in Kuwait dispute Pentagon's account - Survivors of an Iranian attack that killed six U.S. service members have disputed the Pentagon's description of events and said their unit in Kuwait was left dangerously exposed. Apr 9

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Will the Iran ceasefire ease U.S. gas prices? Here's what experts think. -- Gas prices in the U.S. continued to edge up on Wednesday even as oil prices fell. Here's how long it could take for fuel costs to recede.

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Strait of Hormuz still seeing significantly lower traffic despite ceasefire -- Few ships passed through the waterway Wednesday and Thursday despite a ceasefire agreement that was supposed to open the waterway key to transiting oil across the globe.

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Artemis II astronauts welcomed home to Houston after historic moonshot -- The Artemis II astronauts flew back to the Johnson Space Center in Houston Saturday to cheers and applause from family members and hundreds of NASA workers.

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9 highlights from Artemis II's epic journey around the moon

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N.Y. prosecutors investigating sexual assault allegations against Eric Swalwell -- A former staffer of Rep. Eric Swalwell said he allegedly forced himself on her after they met for drinks in New York in 2024.

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Scarlett Johansson on becoming a skin care mogul -- The actress has played many roles in her career - and now, the Tony-winner and two-time Oscar-nominee has taken on another: launching her new line of products, called The Outset, designed for people with sensitive skin (like hers).

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Fighting for health care claim approvals -- Seventy-three percent of Americans say delays and denials of medical treatment by healthcare insurers are a major problem. Now, a company called Sheer Health says they will fight insurance battles on behalf of their clients.

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At least 25 killed in stampede at popular historic fortress in Haiti -- The incident took place at the Citadelle Henri, also known as Citadelle Laferriere, a 19th-century fortress and tourist spot in the northern town of Milot.

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A teen athlete's headache wouldn't stop. It took a year to find a cure. -- Jack Alston was used to migraines, but after two concussions in middle school, he was stuck with a headache that wouldn't go away. -- Apr 11

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Remains of missing woman discovered in hidden grave decades later -- Kimberly Langwell, a mom in Beaumont, Texas, had dinner plans with her teenage daughter and boyfriend on July 9, 1999 - but she never came home from work. It would take more than 20 years before one man's long-kept secret would expose her killer.

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Malnourished boy found locked in utility van since 2024, police say -- A 9-year-old boy was rescued this week after living locked in his father's utility van in eastern France since 2024, according to the local prosecutor. -- Apr 11

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U.S. set to deport family of Iranian propagandist "Screaming Mary" -- The State Department said on Saturday it has revoked the green cards and detained the family of the Iranian regime propagandist known as "Screaming Mary." -- Apr 11

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Is your phone listening to you? -- When ads pop up on your phone for products after you've happened to mention them, is it an indication that advertisers are eavesdropping on you? David Pogue checks out why highly-targeted advertising sometimes gets weirdly specific.

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Chasing the American Dream -- A growing number of young people see themselves as "forever renters" because they can't afford to buy a home, due to short supply, higher mortgage rates, and incomes that haven't kept up with rising home prices.

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Chinese electric vehicles pull into the lead -- China's long-term investments in innovation are paying off in electric vehicles. Last year, the Chinese car company BYD overtook Tesla as the world's top seller of EVs, despite the U.S. market being virtually closed to them.

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Why the Vatican and the White House Are on the Outs -- Inside the collapse of Washington's relationship with the first American pope.

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College Grades Are Beyond Fixing -- I used to think we could fix grade inflation. Now it's clear we should tear down the whole dishonest system.

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The Ceasefire That Wasn't -- The day after the ceasefire was declared, there are more questions than answers. Elliott Abrams thinks through what we do know.

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First glimpse of 2028 Democratic field at National Action Network Convention -- A horde of 2028 Democratic presidential hopefuls attended Al Sharpton's National Action Network conference, nearly two years before the first primary votes will be cast.

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White House staff received email warning not to place bets on prediction markets -- White House aides got an email last month telling them not to place bets on prediction markets with nonpublic information, multiple administration officials told CBS News.

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U.S. faces an air traffic controller shortage. It's turning to gamers for help. -- Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy pointed out that gamers "have many of the hard skills it takes to be a successful controller."

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Judge says Pentagon must restore press access -- A federal judge blocked a restrictive new Defense Dept. press policy instituted after previously he ruled Pentagon press restrictions issued last year were unlawful.

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Inside Pam Bondi's aggressive push to crack down on animal cruelty crimes -- A politically connected nonprofit animal shelter helped steer Bondi on DOJ's approach on animal cruelty crimes and their prosecution.

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What the new inflation spike could mean for mortgage interest rates -- Inflation spiked substantially in March. Here's what that could mean for mortgage interest rates and borrowers.

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What are today's mortgage interest rates: April 10, 2026?

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4 things mortgage lenders want homebuyers to know this April

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What can debt collectors legally do to get paid? -- Debt collectors have more tools than you'd expect, but there's a clear line around what they can and can't do.

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What happens if a debt collector garnishes your wages and freezes your bank account?

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How can I settle my credit card debt with no money?

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Why a CD is worth opening after inflation just surged -- Inflation surged in March, a new report just revealed. Here's why a CD account could be worth opening in response.

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Which CD term is best this April? Here are the ones to consider now.

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Should you lock in a CD now or wait?

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Bessent, Fed's Powell met with bank CEOs over potent new Anthropic AI -- Financial industry leaders met to discuss potential cyber risks posed by Anthropic's latest AI model, which has found weaknesses in every major computer operating system.

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USPS halts contributions to pension plan after warning of "cash crisis" -- The U.S. Postal Service, which lost $9 billion in 2025, recently warned that it could run out of money within 12 months.

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Property taxes are surging. See what homeowners pay by state and county. -- The average U.S. property tax bill rose 3.7% last year to $4,427, outpacing inflation even as the typical home lost value.

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This male model sporting a crisp summer shirt isn't real. Will consumers care? -- Many brands are turning to AI to advertise their products. Others are rejecting the technology, pledging to lean into "real" images.

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4/12: Sunday Morning - The Money Issue -- Jane Pauley hosts our annual "Money Issue." Featured: Obstacles to home ownership; fighting health insurance denials; Chinese EVs; opposition to AI data centers; American Girl dolls; skin care mogul Scarlett Johansson; roller coasters; the popularity of bingo!; and is your phone eavesdropping on you?

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U.S.-Iranian marathon talks end with no deal -- Vice President JD Vance said that the U.S. and Iran did not make a deal after marathon negotiations in Islamabad with Iranian and Pakistani officials. CBS News' Imtiaz Tyab has the latest.

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Artemis II crew speaks after landing on Earth -- The Artemis II crew spoke publicly for the first time after their successful mission at the Ellington Field Joint Reserve Base in Houston, Texas. -- Apr 11

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Israeli ambassador: U.S., Israel in "lockstep" -- Israeli Ambassador to the U.S. Michael Leiter disputed a report about the run-up to the Iran war, saying the two countries have "been in lockstep from the beginning in the planning, in the implementation, and we're going to end this thing together as well."

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CBS Sunday Morning - Chasing the American Dream - A growing number of young people see themselves as ""forever renters"" because they can't afford to buy a home, due to short supply, higher mortgage rates, and incomes that haven't kept up with rising home prices. Correspondent Jo Ling Kent examines the difficulties of today's housing market, and checks out one Midwestern city's program aimed at attracting homebuyers from out-of-state. 8H ago - 06:32

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Nationwide boom in AI data centers stirs resistance -- To fuel their artificial intelligence initiatives, tech companies are building massive numbers of AI data centers, with more than 4,000 in operation across the country. But some communities, wary of the environmental and financial implications of such facilities in their backyards, are fighting back. "Sunday Morning" national correspondent Robert Costa examines the drive to construct AI data centers, and the debate between opponents and AI advocates.

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Fighting for health care claim approvals -- With health insurance companies frequently denying coverage for medically-requested procedures, 73 percent of Americans surveyed say healthcare delays and denials are a major problem. Now, a company called Sheer Health says they will fight insurance battles on behalf of their clients. Correspondent Susan Spencer looks at how a form of insurance against health care denials may benefit consumers.

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Is your phone listening to you? -- When ads pop up on your phone for products after you've happened to mention them, is it an indication that advertisers are eavesdropping on you? Correspondent David Pogue checks out the facts about highly-targeted advertising, and why it sometimes gets weirdly specific.

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Scarlett Johansson on becoming a skin care mogul -- Actress Scarlett Johansson has played many roles in her career - and now, the Tony-winner and two-time Oscar-nominee has taken on another: launching her new line of products, called The Outset, designed for people with sensitive skin (like hers). She talks with correspondent Tracy Smith about her skin struggles, and how husband Colin Jost has been a "guinea pig" for her products.

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Face the Nation - Face the Nation: Salvanto, Turner, Georgieva - Missed the second half of the show? Rep. Mike Turner and IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva join. Plus, Anthony Salvanto breaks down the latest CBS News poll. 6H ago - 22:27

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Artemis II astronauts reflect on mission -- Artemis II astronauts Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Koch and Jeremy Hansen reflected on their historic moon mission after a successful splashdown on Friday in the Pacific.

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IMF chief on Iran, energy and tariffs -- Kristalina Georgieva, the managing director of the International Monetary Fund, discusses the impacts of the Iran war on the global economy and other hot-button issues.

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Rep. Mike Turner defends Trump on Iran -- GOP Rep. Mike Turner of Ohio defended the president's handling of the Iran war, saying he is focused on preventing Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon.

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CBS News poll: Few see Iran goals being met -- Amid talks and a ceasefire, the Iran war looks like unfinished business to many Americans. CBS News elections and surveys director Anthony Salvanto has more.

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