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Live - Trump vows Iran war to end "very quickly" as more troops head to Mideast - Some 9,000 more U.S. forces head for the Middle East as Trump vows the war will end "right after the election," if not sooner. Updated 40m ago

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Clinical trial helps treat woman's "insufferable pain" from sunlight - Emily Pearson was diagnosed with a rare condition that left her vulnerable to sun as a teenager. A new medication offers hope. Updated 37m ago

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Jane Doe's attorney says "she was incapable of consent," alleges cover-up - Jane Doe's attorney, Thomas Giuffra, tells CBS News the investigation into her alleged rape at a Cornell fraternity was a failure and university police "were in over their heads."

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Medical plane missing near Nantucket with 6 on board, authorities say -- The jet was flying from Bermuda to Boston when it lost contact with the Federal Aviation Administration early on Saturday.

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More details emerge about FlyDubai co-pilot who tried to crash plane -- Questions about the motive of the co-pilot who tried to crash a packed flight from Dubai to Israel continue to swirl.

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Christa Pike critically ill, intubated after botched execution, attorneys say -- Christa Pike "remains critically ill" and is receiving medical care after a botched execution attempt in Tennessee, her attorneys said.

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Judge says federal law banning noncitizen voting is unconstitutional -- In a possible blow to the Trump administration's efforts to charge noncitizens with voting, a judge has dismissed a case against a Jamaican national accused of illegally voting, finding the law she was charged under is unconstitutional.

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Hawaii sea arch collapses into Pacific Ocean after storms batter island state -- The Holei Sea Arch, located in the Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, was about 90 feet high before it collapsed.

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Photo of Jane Doe shared in Snapchat group on night of alleged rape -- The photo was shared in a Snapchat group with dozens of Chi Phi fraternity brothers on the night the alleged victim says she was assaulted at Cornell.

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Some topics are off limits in Chinese AI, researchers find -- A popular Chinese AI program, Qwen, has no memory of Tiananmen Square and no tolerance for Winnie the Pooh.

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Senate GOP group pours millions into defending Kansas seat -- The race for control of the Senate is changing in the final weeks before the midterms, with the GOP defending several traditionally red-leaning states.

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A valet became a key source of support for cancer patients at a N.Y. care center -- Jon Avery, who parks cars at the Roswell Cancer Center in Buffalo, New York, says his goal when interacting with patients is to "have a meaningful encounter that's not hollow."

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CBS News poll finds voters split on state v. national focus in Maine Senate race -- Troy Jackson is boosted by those looking for change, while Collins peels off some Trump disapprovers.

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Jane Doe's account of what happened at Cornell fraternity house -- A former Cornell student, identified as Jane Doe, filed a civil lawsuit against the school and seven former fraternity brothers she accuses of rape and sexual assault.

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Feds charge shop clerk, son with selling illegal kratom after 2 Ole Miss deaths -- Federal authorities investigating the deaths of two University of Mississippi students have charged a store clerk and his son with selling an illegal kratom product.

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U.K. police accuse 2 Iranian men of planning terror attack on Jewish community -- Two Iranian men have been charged with plotting a terror attack on the Jewish community in Manchester, British police said.

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Details emerge in case of former Cornell student alleging rape by frat members -- A woman, identified only as Jane Doe, alleges she was gang-raped by seven fraternity members in 2024 and accuses Cornell University of failing to protect her.

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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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Iowa approves pricy foreign-owned steel plant project in swing district - 2h ago

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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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Stats don't support Flock's claim of solving 1 million crimes

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NextEra-Dominion merger could jack up electricity prices, lawmakers warn

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Editor's Picks -- Alito on deciding when to retire

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Exclusive -- In Conversation with Sylvester Stallone

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Anne Hathaway says she's learned to "chill out" in her career

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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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Kennedy Center Honors to take place at a different venue

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Supreme Court to hear dispute over Trump's mandatory detention policy

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Hegseth says he's cutting generals and admirals by 20%, ousting "woke"

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