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Pentagon's plan to livestream execution sparks intense backlash -- "Public executions are what oppressive dictatorships like Iran and Afghanistan do," said GOP Sen. Thom Tillis. -- Updated 34m ago

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Hurricane Isaias now a Category 3 storm as it threatens northern Gulf Coast -- Hurricane Isaias, the first Atlantic hurricane of 2026, has been getting stronger as it takes aim at the Gulf Coast from Mississippi to the Florida Panhandle. -- Updated 1m ago

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Live - Iran's Houthi allies step up deadly attacks on Saudi Arabia - Saudi Arabia says missile strikes by Iran's Houthi allies killed three people at Riyadh's airport as fighting escalates in the Middle East conflict's new epicenter. Updated 29m ago

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Nobel Peace Prize awarded to former ICC judge Navanethem "Navi" Pillay -- Nobel Peace Prize 2026 was awarded to Navanethem "Navi" Pillay, a former judge on the International Criminal Court, which was sanctioned by the Trump administration last year. -- Updated 12m ago

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Chipotle shares jump after report that Starbucks has explored a takeover - A move by Starbucks to buy the fast-casual Mexican chain would combine two of the most recognizable restaurant brands. 2h ago

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ICE agent shoots man in New York City's Marble Hill, authorities say - A man was hospitalized after being shot by an ICE agent in New York City's Marble Hill neighborhood, according to the DHS and city officials.

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Exclusive -- Obama raises more than $13 million for Democrats -- Former President Barack Obama, who ran on "hope and change," is resurrecting his signature campaign slogan in a new series of digital ads for the Democratic National Committee that were viewed exclusively by CBS News.

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8 hospitalized after turbulence forces flight to divert to MIA, officials say -- The Avianca flight was headed from Colombia to New York City when the turbulence forced it to divert to MIA, officials say.

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Guilfoyle associate says when she asked him for $100K, it was "quid pro quo" -- White House officials were told that text messages between Kimberly Guilfoyle and Eric Deters were real, sources told CBS News.

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What lies ahead for kids at center of California surrogacy investigation? Guojun Xuan and Silivia Zhang were arrested on child abuse charges more than a year after 21 children were removed from their care.

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2 Renoir paintings stolen from French museum recovered, mayor says -- Two paintings by the French impressionist master Renoir stolen a month ago from a museum dedicated to the artist have been recovered, according to the local mayor.

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Exclusive - Obama throws support behind Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro's reelection bid - Former President Barack Obama is throwing his support behind Pennsylvania Democratic Gov. Josh Shapiro's reelection campaign, as Obama steps up his involvement in key races ahead of the midterms.

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AI leaders lobby Trump health officials in government-run chat room -- A Slack workspace has served as a war room for AI industry insiders and Trump administration officials to launch a rapid campaign aimed at persuading Americans to manage their healthcare and medical records on apps.

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DOJ trying to indict former White House aide who testified about Jan. 6 -- Hutchinson, a former aide to White House chief of staff Mark Meadows, drew the ire of Trump's base when she testified in 2022 before the House Jan. 6 committee about Trump's actions that day.

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Arizona congressional candidate reports rape while repairing campaign signs -- Democrat Bernadette Greene-Placentia, who is running to represent Arizona's 8th Congressional District, has filed a police report about the August incident.

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Curtis Flowers, wrongfully convicted man once on death row, dies at 56 -- One of Curtis Flowers' attorneys called his case "unprecedented in the history of the American legal system."

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Family of dead teen who was struck by deputy's car demands answers -- Persephone Berger, 16, was pronounced dead after a deputy who was responding to a call about an unresponsive person lying in the road hit her with his vehicle.

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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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NFL urges Supreme Court to decide who should regulate prediction markets -- In a legal brief, the NFL expressed support for prior court rulings favoring state authority to oversee prediction markets.

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Google unveils Gemini AI agent to handle workplace tasks -- The Gemini agent can write and run code, integrate into apps like Gmail, and help workers knock out everyday workplace tasks, Google said.

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Trump aide's daughter pictured with pro-Russia politician

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Stephen Miller spoke at FBI training on domestic terrorism, sources say

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Newly obtained footage shows Iran attack on major U.S. post in Kuwait

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Congress tried to stop surprise medical bills. It created another problem.

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Former Cornell frat members ask university to clear their names

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America Will Regret Withdrawing from Iraq

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Judge presses Justice Department on justifications for White House media ban

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Man whose daughter was killed presses DOJ, Graham on bill aimed at "career felons"

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Exclusive -- U.S. intercepts $3 million in fuel shipments to Cuba as blockade tightens

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