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Live - Iran balks at Trump's threats as his deadline for a deal approaches - It's unclear when or even if top Iranian officials will come to Pakistan for peace talks just a day before Trump's latest ultimatum expires. updated 44M ago

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Considering a money market account now? Here are the types of savers who can benefit. -- A money market account has multiple benefits for savers. Here's how to determine if it's the right type for you now.

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Sponsored - How to hire the most reliable workers in your area - Finding dependable help isn't just about posting a job listing. It's knowing where to look and what to look for. 16M ago

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Cherfilus-McCormick resigns from Congress before hearing on sanctions -- The Florida Democrat stepped down shortly before a House Ethics Committee hearing to determine whether she should be punished.

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CBS News took a boat into the Strait of Hormuz. Here's what we saw.

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Kevin Warsh testifies that the Fed will remain "strictly independent" -- Warsh, nominated by President Trump to replace Fed Chair Jerome Powell, also said he'll work with the White House on some matters.

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Virginia Democrats seek 10-1 congressional map with voter referendum -- The referendum​ is seeking to amend the state's constitution to use the Democratic-controlled Assembly's redrawn congressional maps, which will give Democrats an advantage in 10 of the state's 11 House districts.

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FBI investigating deaths, disappearances of staff at government labs -- The disappearances and deaths of 10 government workers tied to nuclear or space technology have sparked speculation online. President Trump said the cases are "hopefully, coincidence."

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Democrats demand Trump admin. halt plan to collect federal workers' health data -- After KFF Health News reported that the Trump administration is seeking federal workers' medical records, Democratic lawmakers are insisting that the Office of Personnel Management drop its request.

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Southern Poverty Law Center facing DOJ probe over use of paid informants -- The Justice Department is investigating the Southern Poverty Law Center in connection with a now-defunct program that used paid informants to infiltrate extremist groups.

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NATO intercepts Russian bombers and fighter jets over Baltic Sea -- The Russian mission included two supersonic Tu-22M3s, as well as about 10 fighters, the French detachment said.

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Hegseth scraps mandatory flu shots for troops -- Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said U.S. service members will no longer be required to get annual flu shots.

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Iran war shows "era of fossil fuel security is over," says U.K energy secretary -- President Trump recently encouraged the U.K. to "drill baby, drill" in the oil-rich North Sea.

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How Trump's messaging on Iran has shifted since saying they "agreed to everything" -- Less than 48 hours after President Trump said Iran has "agreed to everything," he threatened the whole country would get "blown up" without a deal soon.

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For Jewish Iranians, war with Israel brings a flood of mixed emotions -- Jewish Iranians tell CBS News the war with Israel has brought conflicting emotions, and they wish leaders in both countries would "let us live in peace." -- Apr 20

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Mexico investigating after CIA employees die in crash following drug lab raid -- The crash, following an operation to destroy a clandestine drug lab, has reignited a debate over U.S. involvement in Mexican security operations.

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Senate GOP unveils budget resolution, kickstarting process to fund ICE -- Senate Republicans unveiled a budget resolution to begin the process of funding immigration agencies under DHS without help from Democrats.

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Bears chase, bite visitors at Great Smoky Mountains National Park -- Parts of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park are closed after visitors encountered aggressive bears over the weekend.

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Meet the 2026 National Teacher of the Year -- "CBS Mornings" exclusively revealed Leon Smith, who teaches at Haverford High School in Pennsylvania, as the 2026 National Teacher of the Year.

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Trump says U.K.'s Starmer can "recover" as Epstein scandal hits him again -- Trump says British leader Keir Starmer has "time to recover" from the latest scandal over his decision to tap an Epstein associate as his U.S. ambassador.

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Mars rover carries out chemistry experiment never done beyond Earth -- "This experiment's never been run before on another world," said Amy Williams, an astrobiologist working on the Curiosity mission.

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Neighbors recall "full-blown shootout" as father targeted kids in shooting -- Neighbors who witnessed the deadly mass shooting of eight children in Shreveport, Louisiana, recalled what whey heard and saw as the massacre took place early Sunday. -- Apr 20

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8 children killed in shooting in Louisiana as father targets his family

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Canadian tourist killed in shooting at Mexico's Teotihuacan pyramids -- Mexico's security officials said a gunman opened fired at the popular tourist spot, killing a Canadian woman and injuring at least 13 people, including six Americans.

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Mass murder trial in El Salvador for almost 500 alleged MS-13 members -- Nearly 500 alleged MS-13 members, including several alleged leaders, are on trial collectively in El Salvador, accused of thousands of murders.

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Debunking Seven Myths About the Iran War -- The progressive left and the isolationist right have found common ground on Iran. They are both wrong.

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Mamdani, Scapegoating the Rich Won't Fill a $5.4 Billion Budget Hole -- New York City's wealthy pay 40 percent of its bills. The mayor just declared war on them.

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Why Don't I Breastfeed? Because I Don't Want to! -- Despite what a random mom online might say, you don't have to martyr yourself to be a good mother.

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Who will run the Federal Reserve if the Senate doesn't confirm Trump's pick? -- President Trump is fighting to reshape the Federal Reserve by replacing Chair Jerome Powell with Kevin Warsh - but if the Senate doesn't confirm Warsh by next month, it's not clear who will run the nation's central bank.

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Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer leaving Trump administration -- Lori Chavez-DeRemer is taking a role in the private sector, according to the White House.

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Kash Patel sues The Atlantic for $250 million over story on alleged drinking -- FBI Director Kash Patel filed a defamation lawsuit against The Atlantic, saying a recent story about his alleged frequent drinking and absences included "false and obviously fabricated" claims. -- Apr 20

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Exclusive - U.S. soldier's wife detained by ICE in Texas after immigration appointment - The wife of a sergeant first class was detained by ICE at an immigration appointment in Texas. He says he doesn't understand why, and "ICE is out of control right now." 18H ago

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Supreme Court takes up religious liberty case over Colorado's preschool program -- The legal fight is the latest to land before the Supreme Court in recent years that involve religious entities' participation in state-funded programs. -- Apr 20

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How to shorten the hiring process (and still find qualified employees)

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Why your online job post is getting ignored (and how to fix it)

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Is gold still a safe haven now that inflation is rising again? -- Inflation is at its highest point in nearly two years. Here's what that means for gold's status as a safe haven.

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Inflation just spiked. Here are 3 reasons why a gold investment makes sense right now.

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What is the price of gold today?

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Kevin Warsh faces lawmakers in Fed chair confirmation hearing today -- Senators are likely to press Warsh, President Trump's nominee to succeed Jerome Powell as Fed chair, on his views about inflation and interest rates.

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Uber found liable for actions of driver who grabbed passenger's inner thigh -- The so-called bellwether case is part of a broader group of sexual assault lawsuits filed against Uber in multiple jurisdictions around the country and is the third to go to trial.

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Tim Cook to step down as Apple CEO, with John Ternus tapped as successor -- Apple CEO Tim Cook will step down in August and become executive chairman of Apple's board.

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Tariff refund portal off to bumpy start as some businesses report glitches -- Some U.S. importers reported problems filing tariff refund claims after Customs and Border Patrol launched its dedicated portal on Monday.

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United merger with American Airlines would hurt consumers, senators say -- Airlines could hike ticket prices and fees if United and American were to join forces, lawmakers warn. -- Apr 20

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Latest on possible U.S.-Iran talks -- The U.S.-Iran ceasefire is set to soon expire amid uncertainty over a new round of peace talks in Pakistan. Vice President JD Vance is expected to lead the U.S. delegation, but Iran has refused to confirm whether it will attend. Imtiaz Tyab has the latest.

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Early takeaways from Kevin Warsh hearing -- Kevin Warsh, President Trump's nomination for chair of the Federal Reserve, told senators Tuesday that the central bank would remain "strictly independent." CBS News' Taurean Small reports on the hearing.

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How Tim Cook's Apple exit impacts big tech -- Tim Cook announced he's stepping down as Apple CEO after nearly 15 years. Anna Rathbun, the CEO and founder of Grenadilla Advisory, joins with more.

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Business owners on U.S. tariff refund issues -- Business owners in the U.S. are reporting glitches and delays with the government's new tariff refund portal. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul has the latest.

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60 Minutes - Rachel Goldberg-Polin | 60 Minutes Interview - When Hamas abducted her son Hersh, Rachel Goldberg-Polin became the face of the hostage crisis in Israel. Since his murder, she says she has learned that the constant pain of grief is a "badge of love. Apr 19 - 13:11

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Turning recordings of animals into music -- Stewart Copeland, best known as the drummer with The Police, teamed up with naturalist Martyn Stewart for "Wild Concerto." Their album combines music with the sounds of animals.

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U.S. eyes Iran's highly enriched uranium -- The fate of the Iran war centers on highly enriched uranium, an essential ingredient for nuclear weapons. A post-Soviet-era operation that could inform a U.S. recovery mission in Iran.

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Pope Leo's voice on American politics -- In the months since his election, Pope Leo has spoken up against both the war in Iran and the mass deportation of migrants in the U.S. His statements have inspired American cardinals to speak out.

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The ticking time bomb on U.S. roadways -- In a scheme plaguing roadways, some commercial trucking networks are racking up safety violations and evading federal enforcement by dissolving bad records and operating under new names.

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