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Live - No sign of U.S. and Israel's war with Iran easing on eve of 3-week mark - The Trump administration says Iran's autocratic regime is down but not out, and it won't say how long the deadly, costly conflict will go on. updated 5M ago

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Trump brings up Pearl Harbor while meeting with Japan's prime minister -- Asked why the U.S. didn't inform allies ahead of the Iran strikes, President Trump said, "Who knows better about surprise than Japan?"

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Transcript: IAEA's Rafael Grossi on "Face the Nation," March 22, 2026 -- The following is the full transcript of the interview with International Atomic Energy Agency Director-General Rafael Grossi, a portion of which will air on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on March 22, 2026.

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DOJ says it shut down websites that threatened dissidents and took credit for hacks -- The Justice Department says it has shuttered four websites that were allegedly used by Iranian government-linked groups to post hacked information and threaten regime critics.

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Gabbard, intel officials face more sharp questions on Iran war at House hearing -- Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard faced another round of sharp questions about the Iran war from lawmakers on Thursday

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NATO allies eye anti-drone systems: "You need it as soon as possible" -- An expert in modern warfare says Iran is highlighting NATO failures "to adapt to the drone threat," and Poland is using lessons from Ukraine to fix that. -- Mar 19

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U.S. oil producers could get $63 billion boost from high crude prices -- Domestic energy companies could benefit from high oil prices in the short-term, but take a hit if the Iran war drags on.

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FCC approves Nexstar's purchase of Tegna hours after lawsuits sought to block deal -- The FCC announced Thursday that it had approved the $6.2 billion merger of major broadcast station owners Nexstar and Tegna.

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Iran hangs 3, including teen wrestler, in first executions over Jan. protests -- Two sources confirmed to CBS News that Saleh Mohammadi, a young member of Iran's national wrestling team, was among the three men executed in Iran.

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Dolores Huerta speaks out in first public interview since Chavez assault claims -- In her first public interview since the investigation, Dolores Huerta said that at the time of the incidents, she felt alone and trapped.

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Repaired moon rocket heads back to launch pad for April 1 blastoff -- After a trip back out to the launch pad, NASA's Artemis II rocket will be readied for a historic flight to the moon.

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Divers at shipwreck find marble treasure possibly taken from Parthenon -- Excavations at the site of the 1802 Mentor shipwreck uncovered a marble fragment that may have ties to the Parthenon in Ancient Greece, officials say.

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Over a third of TSA officers call out at 3 major U.S. airports in single day -- "The morale is getting worse by the day because no one knows when this is gonna end," said Cameron Cochems, a lead TSA officer in Boise, Idaho.

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Teen dies at Florida ICE detention center, authorities say -- Royer Perez-Jimenez was arrested by the Volusia County Sheriff's Office in January, according to ICE.

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Photo of Michigan synagogue attacker shows him with AR-style rifle -- The man who attacked a synagogue in Michigan last week sent a photo of himself with the AR-style rifle he had during the attack to a family member in Lebanon, according to a U.S. official.

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The U.S. Needs More Weapons. Can This Company Supply Them? -- The new defense entrepreneurs think America's preparedness suffers from two problems: a lack of modern warfighting tools, and an inability to manufacture them at volume.

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How Israel Is Helping Iran's Opposition -- Israelis are targeting the security forces that recently murdered protesters en masse. And they may provide air cover when the next uprising begins.

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The Foreign Money Behind America's Anti-War Protests -- The Chinese-backed network behind disruptive anti-ICE and anti-Israel protests is now mobilizing against U.S. action in Iran.

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Senators meet with border czar as lawmakers search for way out of DHS shutdown -- Thursday's meeting with Tom Homan marked a key development as progress to date has appeared stagnant.

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Federal commission made up of Trump appointees approves design of his gold coin -- The vote by the U.S. Commission of Fine Arts, whose members are supporters of the president and were appointed by him earlier this year, was without objection.

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ICE detainee deaths on record pace, with Afghan man among latest to die -- Even after accounting for record-high detention populations, the rate of deaths per 10,000 ICE detainees was the highest in 2025 than in any year since the COVID-19 pandemic hit in 2020.

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Epstein's lawyer tells Congress he had "no knowledge whatsoever" of crimes -- Jeffrey Epstein's lawyer testified to the House Oversight Committee that he "had no knowledge whatsoever" of his client's crimes.

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Senate committee advances Markwayne Mullin's nomination for DHS secretary -- The Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee advanced Sen. Markwayne Mullin's nomination to lead the Department of Homeland Security.

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3 GOLD INVESTMENTS TO CONSIDER NOW, WHILE THE PRICE IS LOWER -- Gold has dropped sharply from its recent highs, offering investors an opportunity to capitalize on the lower price.

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Gold's price is down 13% since January. Here's why you should get invested now.

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Best gold IRA companies and investing advice to know now

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How much interest can a $30,000 money market account earn in 2026? -- A money market account of this size can earn a sizable return, especially now with interest rates holding steady.

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$100,000 CD vs. $100,000 money market account: Here's which can earn more in 2026

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How much interest can a $20,000 money market account earn in 2026?

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4 things homebuyers should consider after the Fed rate pause -- A Fed rate pause this week has left homebuyers with multiple items to consider. Here are four to think about now.

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Is spring still the best time to buy a home? Experts weigh in

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What are today's mortgage interest rates: March 19, 2026?

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Surging U.S. gas prices could erase bigger tax refunds, analysis finds -- Stanford economists estimate that the typical U.S. household will spend an additional $740 on gas this year because of the jump in global oil prices.

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U.S. gas prices rise as oil hits $111 a barrel

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3 reasons the Federal Reserve's interest rate pause is worrying investors -- Fed Chairman Jerome Powell used the phrase "we don't know" at least 14 times during his press conference. Investors are nervous.

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Mortgage rates rise as Iran war heightens U.S. inflation fears -- Mortgage rates, though still well below their level a year ago, have edged up since the Iran war erupted. Here's why.

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Analysts warn oil prices could keep climbing as Iran war intensifies -- Every 1-cent increase in gasoline prices reduces consumer spending by $1.5 billion annually, one economist says.

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USPS wants to raise the price of a first-class stamp as high as 95 cents -- USPS Postmaster General David Steiner said raising the price of stamps would "largely solve" the agency's financial woes. -- Mar 18

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U.N. nuclear chief on Iran's nuclear ambitions -- The head of the United Nations nuclear watchdog agency said that "a lot has survived" of Iran's nuclear capabilities, and military operations alone cannot destroy them. Margaret Brennan has details.

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TSA officer to lawmakers: "Pay us for what we do" -- TSA workers missed their first full paycheck last week as parts of the Department of Homeland Security remain unfunded, and more are calling out sick. CBS News national reporter Kati Weis has more from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport.

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Poll: Americans widely support photo ID to vote -- As the Senate debates the SAVE Act and changes to U.S. voting, a new CBS News poll shows that the idea of needing a photo ID to vote has wide support nationally. CBS News executive director of elections and surveys Anthony Salvanto breaks down the numbers.

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Missing U.S. college student found dead in Spain -- The body of missing University of Alabama student James Gracey, who disappeared on a trip to Barcelona, has been found, Spanish police said. Leigh Kiniry has details.

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CBS Mornings - AI version of Val Kilmer to star in new movie - Val Kilmer was originally set to star in "As Deep as the Grave" before he died last year, never shooting a scene of the movie. But Kilmer will still star in the film thanks to generative AI, which is artificial intelligence that can generate new content by analyzing existing content. Jo Ling Kent has more. Mar 19 - 02:11

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"Survivor" contestant talks elimination -- Spoiler alert! The latest contestant eliminated from "Survivor 50: In the Hands of the Fans" joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss his surprising elimination and if he has any regrets about how he played the game.

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Dusty May shares March Madness run with sons -- Top-seeded Michigan is looking to win its first national title in nearly four decades as March Madness kicks off. Leading the charge is head coach Dusty May, who will have two of his sons by his side for the tournament. Omar Villafranca reports.

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Risks of excessive screen time for adults -- More than 80% of adults say they go online at least several times per day and research indicates that even adults' fully-formed brains can suffer negative consequences from excessive screen time. Dr. Sue Varma breaks down risks, tips to reduce your screen time and why adults are spending more time on screens.

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Impact of rising fuel costs -- As oil prices continue to rise and add to fears of higher inflation, the Federal Reserve on Wednesday voted to keep interest rates steady for now. Kelly O'Grady explains what to know.

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60 Minutes Overtime - Elemental Crisis | Sunday on 60 Minutes - In the U.S. trade war with China, rare earths are a critical battleground. Jon Wertheim reports from the only active rare earth mine in the US that is challenging China's near-monopoly over the strategic metals that are key components in smartphones, robotics, fighter jets, and drones. Sunday. 10H ago - 00:28

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Strait of Hormuz disruption hits economy -- The strategic shipping lane carries a fifth of the world's oil. Analysts warn prolonged disruption could send fuel prices soaring and trigger a global economic slowdown.

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Anderson Cooper on his math teacher's killing -- Correspondent Anderson Cooper spoke to 60 Minutes Overtime about his former math teacher, Yves Volel, who ran for president in Haiti in 1987 and was later assassinated.

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Laser Focus | Sunday on 60 Minutes -- They call it asymmetric warfare: Iran uses cheap, low-tech drones across the Persian Gulf, while the U.S. tries to shoot them down with interceptors that cost millions. Could this weapon be the answer? 60 Minutes reports, tonight.

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Choke Point | Sunday on 60 Minutes -- Iranian attacks on tankers and cargo ships have choked the flow of oil and goods through the Strait of Hormuz, a narrow passage connecting Persian Gulf oil producers to global markets. The disruption threatens to drive U.S. gas prices to record highs.

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