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Exclusive - New White House drug abuse strategy floats wastewater testing, AI, more treatment - The Trump administration is proposing wastewater testing to try to ferret out data on illegal drug use in real time, according to a draft of a new drug control strategy obtained by CBS News. It also proposes using AI to track threats. updated 41M ago

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Trump drops Casey Means as surgeon general nominee, names Nicole Saphier -- President Trump picked Dr. Nicole Saphier as his new nominee for surgeon general, and blamed Republican Sen. Bill Cassidy for Casey Mean's nomination stalling in the Senate.

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RFK Jr.'s healthy food agenda puts hospitals on notice about patients' meals -- The backlash was immediate after the Trump administration served notice that hospitals and nursing homes should limit sugary drinks and dietary supplements in favor of what HHS terms "real food."

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Suspect in D.C. shooting held in "safe cell," agrees to remain jailed ahead of trial -- Cole Allen, 31, is facing three charges related to the attack outside the White House Correspondents' Dinner, including attempting to assassinate President Trump.

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Secret Service officer shot at gala was not hit by friendly fire, sources say -- Federal investigators have also determined that the suspected gunman, 31-year-old Cole Allen, fired his shotgun, the sources said. -- Apr 29

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A train ride, selfie and more: What DOJ says happened before press gala shooting -- Cole Allen allegedly started planning the attack at the White House Correspondents' Dinner three weeks ago, a new court document filed by prosecutors says. -- Apr 29

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Funding cuts for fentanyl test strips raise concerns: "It doesn't make sense" -- Test strips cost about $1 each and can be used to check drugs for dangerous contaminants, including fentanyl and xylazine.

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Texas mother of 4 released from ICE custody after more than a month in detention -- Meenu Batra, a single mother of four adult U.S. citizens, was arrested on March 17 by federal immigration officers while traveling for a work trip.

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Video captures massive explosion as NYPD officers approach home, 1 dead -- A body believed to be that of the suspect was recovered after an explosion triggered a five-alarm fire at a home in Queens early Thursday morning.

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"Ozempic breath" is boosting Hershey's sales of mints and gum -- Hershey says it's benefiting from the growing use of GLP-1 weight-loss drugs even as people cut down on snacks. Here's why.

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Camp Mystic withdraws application for 2026 camp license, will not reopen -- This comes on the heels of the first public hearing over last summer's Fourth of July floods that killed more than 100 people across the Hill Country, including 27 girls at Camp Mystic.

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U.K. raises terrorism threat level to "severe" after stabbing attack -- The U.K. has raised its national threat level from "substantial" to "severe," citing the increasing threat of Islamist and extreme right-wing terrorism in the country.

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5 wounded in possible stabbing attack at Washington high school -- The suspect, a student, was detained at the scene, police said.

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Jewish Londoners describe "utter horror" and living in fear after latest attack -- "We've been warning about this for a long time," one local resident told CBS News. "It's like a tsunami - you see the smaller waves before the big one hits."

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Tune in: Artemis II astronauts join "CBS Mornings" for a special live hour Friday -- A few weeks back from their trip around the moon, the Artemis crew joins CBS News for "Artemis II: A Celebration of Heroes," a town hall featuring questions from students, and special guests.

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Will America Finally Let Itself Build Nuclear Plants? -- Regulations killed American nuclear power, which provides plentiful, clean energy. Now the Trump administration is remaking the rules so we can build reactors again.

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She Was Epstein's Top Assistant. How Did She Emerge Unscathed? -- For nearly 20 years, Lesley Groff managed Epstein's life-including his massage schedule. Today, she lives in a wealthy Connecticut town, largely untouched by the scandal that engulfed so many others.

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Iran Is Drowning in Its Own Oil -- Without the Strait of Hormuz, the Iranian regime is running out of places to store oil, and it could have disastrous consequences.

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As Iran war nears key 60-day deadline, Congress and Trump face choices -- The War Powers Resolution sets deadlines for the president to end hostilities without congressional approval.

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Trump says U.S. may cut the number of American troops in Germany -- President Trump said Wednesday he is considering reducing the number of U.S. forces in Germany, amid a spat with Germany's chancellor and the NATO alliance over Iran.

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Congress passes another short-term FISA extension, hours before deadline -- The House and Senate on Thursday passed an extension of a key surveillance authority that allows U.S. intelligence agencies to spy on foreigners without a warrant, the latest in a back-and-forth over the expiring program.

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Iran war's true cost closer to $50 billion, not $25 billion, U.S. officials say -- A Pentagon official publicly placed the Department of Defense's cost for Operation Epic Fury at $25 billion.

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Senate rejects 6th Iran war powers resolution ahead of 60-day deadline -- The Senate rejected Democrats' sixth attempt to limit President Trump's authority to wage war on Iran.

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Sponsored - How today's high pet care costs are straining household finances - Owning a pet now costs thousands of dollars a year, and the financial pressure is mounting for many pet owners. 7H ago

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Considering tele-vet care for your pet? Here's when it makes sense (and when it doesn't)

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Can't afford a vet visit? Consider doing these 6 things

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$40,000 CD vs. $40,000 high-yield savings account vs. $40,000 money market account: Here's which will earn more now -- Interest earnings on a $40,000 deposit will vary, sometimes significantly, depending on the account type.

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$50,000 CD vs. $50,000 high-yield savings account vs. $50,000 money market account: Which will earn the most in 2026?

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How much interest can a 3-month CD account earn this May?

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3 mortgage rate questions borrowers should ask after the Fed rate pause -- Another Fed rate pause has left mortgage borrowers with more questions than answers. Here are three to contemplate now.

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What are today's mortgage interest rates: April 30, 2026?

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What the Fed rate pause may mean for mortgage interest rates

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Oil prices hit wartime peak, with Brent crude touching $126 a barrel -- Brent crude surged past $126 a barrel early Thursday, while U.S. gasoline prices jumped to $4.30 a gallon.

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Thermos recalls 8.2 million containers after stoppers caused vision loss -- The Thermos Stainless King Food Jars and Thermos Sportsman Food & Beverage Bottles were sold at Walmart, Target and Amazon.com.

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Spotify's new badge identifies human artists, as AI music floods in -- As AI-generated music spreads, Spotify says it wants to help users "trust the authenticity" of what they're listening to.

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Buying a computer? AI is making it more expensive. -- A memory chip shortage is driving up computer prices for consumers, reversing a decades-long drop in hardware costs.

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GDP rose at 2% annual rate in first quarter as U.S. economy rebounds -- The AI boom propped up U.S. economic growth in the first quarter, but inflation due to the Iran war is casting a cloud.

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New details about correspondents' dinner -- The man accused of trying to assassinate President Trump last weekend appeared in court on Thursday as new details are still emerging about the attack at the White House Correspondents' Dinner. Caitlin Huey-Burns reports.

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Iran war cost likely $50 billion: officials -- U.S. officials told CBS News that the estimated price tag delivered to lawmakers on Wednesday is only about half the true cost of $50 billion. Ed O'Keefe has more.

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Powerful blast sends officers into the air -- Police say a man forced his way into a home in the New York City borough of Queens, where his family was, and then, when police arrived, he intentionally set off an explosion. Tom Hanson reports.

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CBS Evening News - NYT reveals possible Epstein suicide note - The New York Times reported that the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein may have left a suicide note following an earlier incident about three weeks before his death. However, that note has been sealed in a separate case for nearly seven years and remains out of public view. Meg Oliver reports. 3H ago - 1:19

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No gas price relief in sight -- President Trump said again on Thursday that oil and gas prices will drop after the war with Iran is over. But for now, they are back to levels last seen around the start of the war in Ukraine during the Biden administration. Jo Ling Kent reports from Los Angeles.

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New details on Greg Biffle theft -- Within hours of the plane crash that killed Hall of Fame NASCAR driver Greg Biffle, along with his wife and kids, authorities say someone was trying to break into his accounts and steal his money. Mark Strassmann has more details from police.

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The Daily Report - Breaking down OPEC and its influence - President Trump gave his endorsement to the United Arab Emirates' decision to leave the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries, or OPEC, on Wednesday. "The Daily Report" breaks it down. 4H ago - 2:31

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Why did Saudi Arabia pull LIV Golf funding? -- LIV Golf is seeking new backers after Saudi Arabia's public investment fund announced it will be pulling its funding at the end of the season. Gabby Herzig, a staff writer at The Athletic, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.

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Fin G mez on correspondents' dinner shooting -- CBS News political director and executive director of politics and White House Fin G mez reflects on the White House Correspondents' Dinner attack on "The Daily Report," saying he was proud of "our fellow colleagues."

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Analyst breaks down economy amid Iran war -- The national average gas price is up to $4.30 per gallon, the highest in four years, as President Trump said Thursday that gas prices "will drop like a rock" when the Iran war ends. Ted Rossman, principal analyst at Bankrate, joins "The Daily Report" with more.

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Trump signs bill ending DHS shutdown -- The record-long 76-day shutdown at the Department of Homeland Security has ended. President Trump signed a bill on Thursday to fund most of the DHS after it passed the House earlier that day and the Senate last month. CBS News' Nikole Killion reports.

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