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Possible U.S. war crimes in Iran cited by U.N.-backed experts -- Human rights experts commissioned by the U.N.'s top human rights body say they have found "reasonable grounds" to believe the United States committed war crimes in two strikes in Iran.

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Live - U.N. experts say U.S. may have committed war crimes with 2 Iran strikes - U.N.-commissioned rights experts say there are "reasonable grounds" to believe the U.S. committed war crimes with strikes that killed scores of Iranian civilians. updated 22M ago

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9th woman found dead in South Africa, adding to fears of serial killer -- South African police say a ninth woman's body has been discovered in an area east of Johannesburg, adding that it could be linked to a series of killings they are investigating.

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House passes Russia sanctions bill, overcoming Democratic opposition -- The bill was championed by GOP Sen. Lindsey Graham, who died suddenly just one day after announcing a deal had been reached with the White House to move forward.

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I slept in the room where Lizzie Borden's stepmom was killed. Here's what I found. -- In 2019, a brave team of "48 Hours producers" traveled to Fall River, Massachusetts, to spend the night in the house where Andrew and Abby Borden were found brutally murdered.

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Feds paid $9.5 billion in leave costs in 2025 due to DOGE buyouts -- According to a Government Accountability Office (GAO) report, the use of paid administrative leave increased by 435% from 2023 to 2025.

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Coast Guard and FBI boarded tankers due to cyberattacks. How big is the risk? -- U.S. Coast Guard personnel and FBI agents boarded two Texas-bound energy tankers last month after cyberattacks struck the vessels while they were traveling toward the United States, according to U.S. officials.

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NASA spacecraft discovers moon crater bigger than Roman Colosseum -- Scientists have discovered a crater on the moon that's bigger than the Roman Colosseum, the result of a powerful impact two years ago.

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2 adults and child found dead after flooding inundates New Mexico -- Navajo Nation President Buu Nygren thanked first responders for working through the night in difficult and dangerous conditions as they searched for the people.

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OpenAI reveals 6 more incidents of "unexpected or concerning" AI behavior -- OpenAI has disclosed six reports of "unexpected or concerning" behavior in artificial intelligence models as the debate on AI safety​ becomes increasingly heated.

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House passes bill to shield Americans from data center energy costs -- The vote comes as lawmakers face increasing pressure to respond to the data center boom driven by the AI race.

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5 missing women are linked to Olney home in Philadelphia. Here's what we know. -- Inside the home, owned by Eugene Horsch and connected to his father, R.C. Horsch, authorities have found a trove of digital images, a so-called laboratory of chemicals and a small marijuana grow operation.

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How Olympian Aly Raisman learned to advocate for her own health -- In the latest episode of "Healthful," Olympic gold medalist Aly Raisman discusses what she's learned about speaking up for herself and taking care of her body. -- Sep 16

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Exclusive -- ICE deportees in Africa describe being stranded "on the other side of the world" -- CBS News traveled to Liberia to speak to some of the Latin American deportees banished to Africa under President Trump's immigration crackdown.

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First on CBS -- Air Force officer prayed while "free-falling" after being shot down in Iran -- Badly wounded and alone in Iran's desert, downed U.S. Air Force officer Dude 44 Bravo evaded capture for days as the Iranian forces and the U.S. military searched for him.

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First on CBS -- Pardon brokers offer to "put pressure on the president," at sky-high costs -- Hidden cameras captured lobbyists as they tried to woo a potential client interested in obtaining a pardon from President Trump.

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Niall Ferguson: AIpocalypse Now -- It's not just the next 9/11, enabled by AI, that is coming. It's the next global financial crisis. It's the next pandemic. It might even be the next world war. What, if anything, can we do about it?

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Tyler Cowen: The AI Slowdown Is Not What It Seems -- The changes embraced by AI companies over the weekend may improve safety, but they exclude the one thing that could delay AI progress.

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The Founder Building an Actual Unicorn -- Critics say Josie Zayner's gene-editing start-up is messing with Mother Nature. She said, 'Being a god is just being 100 years in the future.'

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House cuts week short, adjourns until after midterms -- House Speaker Mike Johnson canceled votes in the chamber that were planned for Thursday ahead of a six-week recess.

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First on CBS - White House chief of staff Susie Wiles says she's cancer-free - White House chief of staff Susie Wiles had a medical procedure at the Mayo Clinic earlier this week, CBS News first reported. 17H ago

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House votes to hold Leon Black in contempt of Congress in Epstein probe -- The committee accused Black of defying subpoenas as part of its investigation into the late Jeffrey Epstein.

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Coast Guard, FBI boarded Texas-bound oil tanker to investigate cyberattack -- The U.S. has so far not attributed the potential breach to a specific actor, but Iranian state media amplified the story in the weeks following the attack.

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Senate Democrats meet with El-Sayed, rallying around Michigan nominee -- Michigan Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed met with Senate Democrats as they look to rally around his candidacy in the final sprint to November's election.

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How much interest can a $50,000 3-year CD account earn if opened now? -- Moving $50,000 into a 3-year CD account could be a lucrative move for savers who get started this September.

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Here's why a high-yield savings account is worth opening this week

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Will a CD or a high-yield savings account be better to open after the Fed's rate hike?

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What are the monthly payments on a $90,000 home equity loan now? -- Borrowing $90,000 worth of home equity could make sense now. Here's what your monthly payments will look like.

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Home equity borrowing is rising again. Here's why it makes sense for homeowners now.

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What are the monthly payments on a $250,000 home equity loan if opened this September?

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The Federal Reserve just raised interest rates for the first time since 2023. Here's how mortgage rates may respond. -- The Fed just raised rates by a quarter point. Here's how that rate shift could now impact mortgage rates.

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Why a mortgage rate lock makes sense this September

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What are today's mortgage and mortgage refinance interest rates?

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Federal Reserve raises interest rates for first time since 2023 -- The Fed increased its benchmark rate by 0.25 percentage points to battle resurgent inflation driven by soaring energy prices.

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Amazon raises starting pay to $20 an hour and adds Whole Foods perks -- Amazon said it is increasing its minimum pay for operations workers by $1 an hour and adding grocery discounts for all U.S. employees.

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AI doesn't have rights or feelings, Microsoft's AI chief says -- Microsoft's Mustafa Suleyman said in an essay that trying to develop AI consciousness would be "catastrophic" for humanity.

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Maye Musk says son Elon "just wants to do good" but steps "on a lot of toes" -- Maye Musk has described her son Elon as a genius even as a child, and said his efforts have led to insults and unfair treatment from the public.

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Own a car? You're getting socked by higher prices, and not only for gas -- Car ownership costs have soared 50% since 2020, according to new economic data. Here's where motorists are getting dinged. -- Sep 15

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Patrick Clancy sits down with 60 Minutes -- Patrick Clancy spoke with 60 Minutes this week. Shanelle Kaul has a preview of the story, which airs Sunday.

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Fed raises interest rates amid rising prices -- The Federal Reserve raised interest rates for the first time in three years on Wednesday, a sign of concern about rising prices. Meanwhile, the cost of diesel fuel hit a new record on Wednesday, for the eighth day in a row. Nancy Cordes reports on rising prices and Kelly O'Grady has more details on the Fed's decision.

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U.S. probing suspected cyberattack on tanker -- The FBI and the Coast Guard are investigating a giant oil tanker on its way to Texas that may have been taken over by a cyberattack. Iranian state media claims hackers had control of the ship's propellers, raising concern that these giant vessels could be used as weapons. Nicole Sganga reports.

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FBI probing potential father-son serial killers -- FBI agents are investigating two potential serial killers, a father and his son, possibly involved in the killings of at least five women. Jericka Duncan reports.

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CBS Mornings - Patrick Clancy still talks to his kids - Patrick Clancy says he still talks to his three children, who were killed in 2023. Watch the full interview Sunday on 60 Minutes. 1H ago - 2:43

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Kennedy Center's future uncertain -- A judge ruled Tuesday that President Trump's name cannot be put back on the Kennedy Center without an act of Congress. In response, Mr. Trump threatened to halt the renovation completely. Weijia Jiang reports. -- Sep 16

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Maye Musk on resilience and motherhood -- Maye Musk, supermodel and mother to Elon Musk, joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss her new memoir, "Timeless: The Art of Reinvention and Resilience at Any Age."

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Andrew Huberman on optimizing your life -- Andrew Huberman, a neuroscientist at Stanford University School of Medicine and host of "The Huberman Lab" podcast, joins "CBS Mornings" to talk about his new book, "Protocols: An Operating Manual for the Human Body." -- Sep 16

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OpenAI chief on tech safety efforts -- Chris Lehane, the chief global affairs officer for OpenAI, joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss recent tech leaders' efforts to address AI safety and regulations.

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60 Minutes - Air Force officer on Iran survival "miracle" Dude 44 Bravo was part of a two-man U.S. Air Force crew shot down over Iran in April. He describes a terrifying ejection, how he evaded Iranian forces for two days, and what he said to his rescuers. Sep 13 - 13:47

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McVay, Stafford on Rams culture -- Sean McVay has become a generational talent, pacing toward the best ever, in the decade since the Rams hired him as head coach. But McVay says he almost left the Rams because of his insecurities.

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The business of pursuing a Trump pardon -- Hidden cameras captured lobbyists as they tried to woo a potential client expressing interest in a pardon from President Trump.

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Amsterdam improv club behind comedy legends -- Some of the biggest American comics have gotten their starts at Boom Chicago, an Amsterdam improv theater. Seth Meyers, Jordan Peele, Amber Ruffin and Jason Sudeikis have all cracked jokes there.

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Reclaiming history on a former plantation -- An Air Force veteran wanted a new house for large family gatherings; he ended up getting an incredible link to his family's past.

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