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Robin Morgan, feminist writer and close friend of Gloria Steinem, dies at 85 -- Robin Morgan, a wholesome child star of the 1940s and '50s who grew up to become an all-American radical as a poet, essayist, editor and second-wave feminist, has died at age 85.

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Neighborhood comes together to give young boy a memorable trick-or-treat birthday -- When a mother posted a note on Facebook asking if anyone in her neighborhood would allow her son to trick-or-treat at their homes in July for his 11th birthday, more than 100 neighbors said yes. -- Sep 4

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Live - U.S. strikes Iranian oil tankers in retaliation for Iran targeting warships - The U.S. struck three Iranian oil tankers after Iran's Revolutionary Guard fired ballistic missiles at an aircraft carrier and guided-missile destroyer. 3H ago

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Kennedy Center foyer ceiling partially falls amid Trump's push for renovations -- No one was injured when a piece of the ceiling inside the Kennedy Center's grand foyer partially collapsed Friday evening, said Roma Daravi, the center's vice president for public relations.

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Witkoff, Kushner visit Moscow in latest push to end war in Ukraine -- Presidents Vladimir Putin and Volodymyr Zelenskyy agreed to pause strikes on each other's capitals while U.S. envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner hold talks to revive peace efforts.

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Trump delivers $10 million to Ken Paxton in first major contribution of midterms -- President Trump's MAGA Inc. super PAC had previously only given one donation this midterm cycle: about $800,000 to Darline Graham.

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Guyana latest "third country" to accept migrants deported from U.S. -- Guyana is one of more than 30 nations that have now signed deals with the Trump administration as part of President Trump's crackdown on illegal immigration.

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2 more rescued from debris in Nepal 10 days after devastating floods -- The rescue brings the total to three workers saved from a hydropower tunnel, after two other workers were freed a day before.

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Top military officials faced polygraphs over leaks on munitions, sources say -- Some of the highest-ranking officials in the U.S. military were subjected to polygraph tests as part of a sweeping leak probe, U.S. officials briefed on the matter told CBS News.

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U.S. ambassador calls ongoing West Bank settler violence an "act of terror" -- U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee met with about 10 Palestinian American residents who described the impact of the violence on their lives and properties.

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Fetterman texts reveal impatience with constituent duties -- A former staffer confirmed that Sen. John Fetterman has routinely dismissed and at times refused to do core aspects of the job.

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After Lindsay Clancy mistrial, what happens next? -- Here's what may happen next after a mistrial was declared in Lindsay Clancy's murder case.

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A woman was in pain for decades. A chance meeting helped her learn why. -- Dawn Jemison started dealing with pelvic pain as a preteen. It took decades to learn why - and to find a solution.

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Painting looted by Nazis to be returned to collector's heir -- The painting was among the artworks looted and sold under duress to Nazi officials from art dealer Jacques Goudstikker after Adolf Hitler's Germany invaded the Netherlands in 1940.

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Crews working to restore power to over 70,000 in Michigan after storms -- DTE Energy said around 4,000 utility workers were working to restore power to tens of thousands of Southeast Michigan residents.

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Colombia drone attack by suspected guerrillas kills 3 soldiers, army says -- Recently elected President Abelardo de la Espriella​ condemned the attack.

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First on CBS - BOP faces scrutiny over exclusive deal to sell nicotine pouches to prisoners - The BOP in July entered into an exclusive arrangement with a Florida startup that allows the company to sell federal prisoners nicotine pouches that are not authorized by the FDA. Sep 4

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How AI is reshaping the U.S. Open for players and fans -- At the U.S. Open, artificial intelligence is giving players and fans a new way to experience the tournament. -- Sep 4

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Is It Right to Hold Your Kids Back in Kindergarten? -- 'People will do anything to get an edge,' said one Florida mom. 'At what point does it become too ridiculous? When does it stop?'

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Tyler Cowen: Is College Still Worth It? -- Yes, but not for the reason you think.

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Meta Will Spend Millions for Teen Therapy. It's a Mistake. -- The company's settlement with 47 U.S. states calls for it to help fund counseling for screen-addicted kids. There are better things to do with the money.

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Election officials raise alarm over mail voting rules: "Virtually impossible" -- One official in California said that scanning individual ballots for every voter in the state would take roughly 43 years based on the Postal Service's estimates.

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Judge lets Pentagon move forward with firing Stars and Stripes journalists -- The Pentagon accused two of the Stars and Stripes journalists of insubordination after one of them had told "CBS Sunday Morning" in a July interview that she worked for Stars and Stripes, "not for the Pentagon, not for any administration, not for any policymaker."

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Exclusive - Illinois senators blast FAA for holding air traffic controller raises "hostage" The Homeland Security and Further Additional Continuing Appropriations Act set aside​ $140 million to give controllers a 3.8% pay raise, but they have so far only received the 1% raise given to all government employees. Sep 4

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Is a far-right party on the precipice of power in a German state? -- AfD Saxony-Anhalt is a racist extremist group, according to the German state's intelligence agency. The party may well trounce its rivals in this weekend's state election.

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Trump to take Qatari Air Force One to Ireland, sources say -- The September trip will be the first time the new plane is flown overseas since Mr. Trump traveled to Turkey for a NATO summit.

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How much interest can a $40,000 3-year CD earn at today's rates? -- Don't dismiss the benefits a $40,000 3-year CD can offer without first understanding the interest-earning potential.

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Here's how much interest a $150,000 6-month CD can earn savers now

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Is a CD or a high-yield savings account better to open this September?

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What are the monthly payments on a $25,000 home equity loan right now? -- A $25,000 home equity loan could provide the secure financing that many homeowners need in today's economy.

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How much will a $150,000 HELOC cost monthly if opened now?

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Can making a partial credit card payment prevent a charge-off? -- A partial card payment may buy you some breathing room, but what happens next depends on how much you pay.

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What happens if you're sued while enrolled in a debt forgiveness program?

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

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The Social Security Administration overpaid her. Now she owes $35,000. -- The agency told a woman that she has 30 days to pay it back. Otherwise, it would cut her benefits by 50% while it collects what it overpaid.

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See the U.S. cities where worker pay is rising fastest -- Although worker wages have risen modestly this year, pay is increasing much faster in some metro areas than in others, labor data shows.

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Gas prices surge just before Labor Day, as diesel nears record high -- "Diesel is just a couple of ticks away from hitting a new record," one energy expert said. "That will happen."

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August jobs report shows U.S. added 162,000 jobs, blowing past forecasts -- Strong hiring last month was driven by gains in education and in leisure and hospitality, with the nation's jobless rate remaining steady at 4.1%.

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Employer and worker health plan costs expected to jump in 2027 -- Employer health benefit costs are projected to see the steepest increase next year since 2003. That could mean higher deductions and out-of-pocket costs for workers.

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Mistrial declared in Lindsay Clancy trial -- A judge in Massachusetts declared a mistrial in the murder trial of Lindsay Clancy, who killed her three young children, after jurors said for a third time they could not agree on a verdict.

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What's next after mistrial in Clancy trial? -- The mistrial declared in the murder trial of Lindsay Clancy leaves many questions about whether there will be another trial and about our understanding of postpartum psychosis.

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Passenger duct taped to seat after outburst -- A passenger on an American Airlines flight was duct-taped to a seat after he allegedly used a racial slur against a flight attendant and punched a fellow passenger.

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Hiring stronger than expected in August -- President Trump took a victory lap as the United States added nearly three times as many jobs as analysts expected for August, while unemployment held steady at 4.1%.

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CBS Weekend News - Nepal on alert for new flooding - The river in Nepal that surged like a tsunami from the high Himalayas surged again on Sunday, this time from torrential rains this wet season. Thousands of people are still missing after the devastating floods last week. Ramy Inocencio reports. Aug 30 - 2:45

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About 15 missing in Grand Canyon flooding -- Dozens of people have been evacuated after sudden flash flooding struck the Grand Canyon. Torrents of water raced through, washing out footbridges over a creek that leads to the Colorado River. The National Park Service said approximately 15 people are missing or unaccounted for. Andrew Kozak has more.

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Details on U.S.-Venezuela oil deal -- President Trump said the U.S. will begin "topping out" its strategic petroleum reserve with Venezuelan oil under last week's agreement. But that's unlikely to provide much relief to Americans facing sustained high gas prices. Olivia Gazis has more details on the unprecedented agreement.

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NBC News crew attacked by Israeli settlers -- An NBC News crew was in a Palestinian village in the West Bank when they were attacked by Israeli settlers over the weekend. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu condemned the incident. Leigh Kiniry reports.

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Parents fear ICE as kids go back to school -- White House border czar Tom Homan rejected claims that ICE officers arrest parents at bus stops in Connecticut. But there is no argument that arrests are up nationwide. Lana Zak reports from Stamford, Connecticut.

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48 Hours - A Death in the Stairwell - After her husband is found dying at the foot of the stairs, a woman accused of murder fights to clear her name. "48 Hours" correspondent Peter Van Sant reports. Aug 29 - 42:04

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The Hit-and-Run Homicide of Davis McClendon -- A romance is cut short when a man is found dead near his mangled car. His newfound love is convinced it was no accident. "48 Hours" correspondent Anne-Marie Green reports.

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Murder in the Parking Garage -- A masked killer spray paints security cameras to hide his crime. "48 Hours" correspondent Natalie Morales reports.

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Death at Soho House -- An Oscar winner's son, a fashion designer girlfriend -- one is dead. Was it murder? "48 Hours" correspondent Troy Roberts investigates.

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The Boy Across the Street -- A college student is killed by her boyfriend who lived right across the street. Her family's long battle to keep him in prison. "48 Hours" correspondent Erin Moriarty reports.

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