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Only On CBS - Takeaways from Alito's CBS News interview - Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito sat down with CBS News chief legal correspondent for a rare interview touching on a host of topics. 33m ago

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Dennis Hastert, disgraced former House speaker, dies at 84 - Former Speaker of the House Dennis Hastert, who represented Illinois for two decades in Congress and was later jailed for violating banking laws, has died. 40m ago

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Supreme Court gears up for new term with major cases on climate change, guns - Updated 38m ago

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AI is being taught how to do your job -- It's become a booming industry: teaching artificial intelligence how to get better at doing all kinds of jobs. As AI advances, many fear what this tech means for the future of work.

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FlyDubai co-pilot was likely lone wolf, Israeli investigators believe -- The FlyDubai​ alleged attempted hijacking was likely a lone wolf attack, an early investigation by Israel shows, according to people familiar with the matter.

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Sen. Tillis worries about the "outsized influence" of the executive branch -- Republican Sen. Thom Tillis, retiring soon, says without checks on power, U.S. democracy is at risk. He discusses his fears for the future of U.S. democracy and his relationship with President Trump.

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2 dead, dozens injured in Georgia block party shooting -- Two people were killed and another 35 were hospitalized with injuries after a shooting broke out at a neighborhood block party in Georgia, authorities said.

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Manslaughter sentence tossed after AI video of victim shown in court -- In what's believed to be a first in U.S. courts, Pelkey's family used AI to create a video of his likeness to give him a voice.

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Japanese leader calls woman's murder, allegedly by U.S. Marine, "heinous crime" -- A woman's murder allegedly committed by a U.S. Marine​ in Okinawa is a "heinous crime," Japan's premier said on Monday, as the new accusation of violence involving American forces sparked public outrage.

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Another U.S. strike on alleged drug-smuggling boat kills 4, SOUTHCOM says -- The U.S. military said it attacked a boat suspected of smuggling drugs in the Caribbean Sea, killing four people, as the Trump administration continues its yearlong campaign against alleged traffickers in Latin America.

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Coast Guard suspends search for 6 missing medical jet passengers off Nantucket -- Debris has been found of a medical jet with six people on board that went missing near Nantucket while flying from Bermuda to Boston early Saturday.

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Cat-stealing ring that took 2,700 pets for food busted by police -- Fur removal machines, cat traps and measuring scales were among items confiscated during investigations into the alleged cat-stealing ring.

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Brazil presidential election heads to runoff after no majority vote -- Sen. Flavio Bolsonaro, an ally of President Trump and the son of former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro, and Brazil's veteran President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva will face off in a runoff on Oct. 25.

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Is now a good time to buy gold for retirement? How gold prices can affect a 401(k) rollover decision

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What today's gold prices could mean for your retirement savings

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Can you use a 401(k) to buy gold? What investors should know before rolling over retirement funds

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What could happen to your family's finances without life insurance?

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

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Many Americans are relying on multiple forms of credit to cover expenses. When is it a warning sign?

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

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How to get (and stay) motivated when your debt feels overwhelming

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Amazon Prime customers could get $200 refunds in expanded FTC deal -- Some Amazon customers could receive refunds of up to $200. Here's who is eligible for a payment and when consumers will get the money.

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Environmental groups sue Trump administration over vehicle MPG rollback -- Reducing fuel-efficiency standards will raise prices at the pump and produce more harmful emissions, according to environmentalists.

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American Airlines will let travelers mix cash and miles to pay for flights -- As holiday airfares spike, American Airlines plans to let travelers pay for flights with a mix of cash and loyalty points.

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Amazon vows to invest $1 billion in areas where it builds data centers -- Amazon said it will invest $1 billion over five years to support job education, energy affordability and other priorities in communities where its data centers are located.

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Employers added 29,000 jobs in September, missing economic forecasts -- Unemployment ticked up to 4.2% in September, while employers pulled back on hiring amid economic headwinds.

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FBI arrests woman accused of surveilling Taiwanese president's son for China

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The Alito Court: A rare interview with the influential Supreme Court justice

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Hero passenger on FlyDubai flight: "We are going to survive"

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Trump likely to pick Jay Clayton for AI czar, sources say

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Homan defends ICE crackdown: "Give me an example of where we went too far"

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U.S. surrogate for Chinese billionaire says she trusted agency, as questions arise

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Editor's Picks - Alito on deciding when to retire

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Friars turn to modern technology to repair 13th century basilica

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Extended interview: Alan Alda

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America Will Regret Withdrawing from Iraq

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I Questioned Transgender Ideology. Now I'm Facing Prison in France.

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EXCLUSIVE: The Cornell 7 Lawsuit Served the Wrong Person. Now He's the Target of an Internet Mob.

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CBS News poll finds Democrats maintain House advantage amid concern about prices

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Key Biden aide recalls "draconian measures" being considered against Israel

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Latino Dems urge investment in Hinojosa campaign as Texas governor's race tightens

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Senate GOP group pours millions into defending Kansas seat

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