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The fight to protect Big Bend, one of America's last wild places -- Months after Congress approved billions for infrastructure across one of the least-trafficked stretches of the southern border, bulldozers arrived at Big Bend National Park.

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Live - Iran dismisses Trump's "economic D-Day" threat as more "failed policies" Iran has shrugged off President Trump's threat to hit the Islamic Republic with an "economic D-Day" as a "doubling down on failed policies." updated 6M ago

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Coinbase CEO says CLARITY Act will prevent another FTX collapse - Brian Armstrong made the case for the cryptocurrency legislation, which is scheduled for a Senate vote in September. updated 9M ago

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Book publishers forced to navigate AI -- Book publishers are grappling with the rise of artificial intelligence and its impact on the publishing industry. Tisha Morris, an entertainment attorney and author, joins CBS News with more insight.

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How AI powered robots are helping small farms -- From labor shortages to environmental impacts, farmers are looking to AI to help revolutionize the agriculture industry. One California startup, Farm-ng, is tapping into the power of AI and robotics to perform a wide range of tasks, including seeding, weeding and harvesting. -- Mar 28, 2024

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Data on how people are using AI chatbots -- Recent data from the AI Observatory shows more people are using artificial intelligence chatbots for more intimate issues. Shayne Longpre joins with more on the recent study.

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AI "nudify" apps pose risk to students -- Students nationwide are grappling with a new reality -- AI-generated pornography, sometimes featuring themselves or someone they know. CBS News found more than a dozen AI "nudify" apps easily accessible in app stores, some without age restrictions. Jo Ling Kent has more.

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What to do if you see a giant, invasive spider popping up in multiple states -- The Great Smoky Mountains National Park told visitors Tuesday that invasive Joro spiders "may be hanging in a web near you."

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Exclusive - He spied for the U.S. in the war on terror. Now ICE wants to deport him. The Trump administration is trying to deport a self-described CIA spy who won permission to live in the U.S. by helping convict terrorists. 20H ago

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Philadelphia police ID man in "Chucky-style" mask -- Police have identified the suspect wanted for terrorizing people near City Hall last week while wearing a "Chucky-style" mask.

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Clear Eyes eye drops recalled nationwide over contamination risk, FDA says -- The recall affects 15mL bottles of Clear Eyes' Maximum Itchy Eye Relief.

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Lindsay Clancy murder trial closing arguments expected early next week -- Testimony at Lindsay Clancy's trial ended early Thursday as closing arguments are expected next week.

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Key moments from the Lindsay Clancy trial as the defense starts to make its case

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Famed century-old ship "Sava's Titanic" emerges amid drought in Europe -- The boat was carrying wounded fighters when it hit a German mine in late April 1945, experts say.

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Member of online extremist network "764" gets record 77 years in prison -- A member of the online extremist network "764," which targets children and minors online, received a record 77-year federal prison sentence on Wednesday.

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Fishermen missing for 5 days found alive floating on cooler in Pacific -- A video shared by Mexican officials shows the fishermen inside a blue cooler as the container bobs on ocean waves.

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A City's War on Surveillance Cameras -- Activists in upstate New York say their fight against Flock's license plate cameras is the first step in dismantling Big Tech's overreach.

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The Not-So-Special Relationship -- Israel and the United States should always be allies and friends, but they need space to enact differing policies when their real interests diverge.

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A Race Between Two Clocks in Iran -- The outflow of oil through the Strait of Hormuz may be greater than we think, but Americans' tolerance for the continuation of an unpopular war may be shorter than we think.

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Democrats narrow 2028 convention finalists to 3 cities -- The Democratic National Committee is on the hunt for the best host city for the 2028 Democratic convention.

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Dan Green wins crowded GOP primary in Florida's 9th District -- Green will face Democratic Rep. Darren Soto after gerrymandering reshaped the district to heavily favor Republicans.

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U.S. designates American citizen held by China as wrongfully detained -- Min Zin is the second American academic to be designated as wrongfully detained in recent months.

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ICE, Iran quietly worked together on deporting Iranians to Iran, emails show -- U.S. immigration officials worked with Iran to deport more than 100 Iranians to Iran in 2025, newly released emails show, revealing a working relationship between them despite tensions mounting at the time.

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Exclusive - Pentagon officials considering firing Stars and Stripes publisher, sources say - Max Lederer, who has served as the publisher of Stars and Stripes for 19 years, this week announced to colleagues his decision to retire on Sept. 30, citing fundamental differences with the Trump administration. 1H ago

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Money market vs. high-yield savings account: Which will be better if the Fed raises interest rates?

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How much interest can a $10,000 9-month CD earn right now?

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Should you pay collections debt that's past the statute of limitations?

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Can a debt collector demand payment in full? What borrowers should know

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Are you eligible for student loan forgiveness if you have private and federal loans?

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Which student loan borrowers qualify for public service loan forgiveness in 2026?

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FTC says "personalized pricing" based on consumer data could violate law -- The FTC warned businesses against changing prices based on their analysis of a customer's personal data, which could violate consumer law.

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Walmart says it is using $2.9 billion in tariff refunds to lower prices -- The company told CBS News it will direct the refunds toward groceries and general merchandise.

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Publix frozen blueberry recall upgraded to highest health risk level -- Recalled frozen blueberries and mixed berries that could be contaminated with E. coli pose the most severe category of health risk, according to the FDA.

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National debt tops $40 trillion after doubling in under 10 years -- Federal debt has mounted amid tax cuts and trillions in pandemic spending, adding to the nation's interest payments.

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FBI seizes Swalwell's devices in probe -- The FBI seized electronic devices belonging to former Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell as part of an investigation into sexual misconduct claims. CBS News' Jake Rosen explains what we know.

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Police hunt for wife of slain cop -- A manhunt is underway in Massachusetts as law enforcement teams search for a woman suspected of killing her husband, who worked as a police officer. CBS News' Lilia Luciano has more on this story.

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ICE's coordination with Iran on deportations -- New emails show that despite the ongoing U.S. war with Iran, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement worked with Iranian authorities to deport more than 100 Iranian migrants, including asylum seekers. The Department of Homeland Security denies allegations that ICE shared confidential asylum information with the Iranian regime. CBS News' Camilo Montoya-Galvez reports.

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Coinbase makes case for Trump's CLARITY Act -- Brian Armstrong, the Coinbase co-founder and CEO, joins CBS News with his take on regulation for the crypto industry as a bill makes its way through Congress.

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60 Minutes - Margaret Atwood: The 60 Minutes Interview - Margaret Atwood's fiction tells of future worlds plagued by totalitarianism, environmental collapse, and global pandemic. At 86, she looks not forward but back at her own life in a new memoir. Aug 16 - 13:11

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Mardi Gras Indians keeping tradition alive -- The Mardi Gras Indians, or Black Masking Indians, have been around since the 1800s. Members spend months painstakingly handcrafting suits to be worn while marching through New Orleans' neighborhoods.

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U.S. vets with PTSD take psychedelic journey -- 60 Minutes joined U.S. veterans with PTSD on a week-long psychedelic retreat in Mexico. Nearly a year later, most of the vets said the experience with psilocybin was life-changing.

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Indiana Hoosiers: from outcast to undefeated -- Indiana University football was known for losing. That changed with the recent historic season, when head coach Curt Cignetti and quarterback Fernando Mendoza led the team to a national championship.

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Inside author Mitch Albom's Haiti orphanage -- In Port-au-Prince, Haiti's gang-controlled capital, there's an orphanage taking in the most at-risk kids. It's run by bestselling author Mitch Albom and his wife Janine.

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Army to nix drone battalion set up to absorb lessons from Ukraine war -- The decision to phase out the Army drone battalion comes amid tension between senior officers who envisioned the unit and the acting chief of staff of the Army.

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American student says she was raped in Vietnam, pressured to drop case -- An American student says she was raped during a group holiday in Vietnam, then pressured to drop the case against a wealthy suspect.

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