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First on CBS - Top Trump officials heading to Iowa to help GOP campaigns, sources say - The upcoming Iowa State Fair is a pivotal window of opportunity for candidates on the campaign trail. updated 9M ago

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How much time does AI save at work? New Census Bureau data breaks it down. -- New Census data shows how much faster workers can complete tasks when they enlist artificial intelligence for help.

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CBS Mornings - Becky G on her friendship with Karol G - Singer Becky G speaks with Gayle King about her tour with Karol G and the bond the two pop stars have formed. "We have a beautiful friendship," Becky G says, "one I'm really, really thankful for and one that I think throughout the years we've really earned with one another." 34M ago - 2:08

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What to know about today's total solar eclipse -- The only total solar eclipse of 2026 will cross the Northern Hemisphere with a path across parts of Greenland, Iceland and northern Spain. See when and where it will be visible.

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Baby rescued from earthquake rubble in Colombia as death toll rises -- Footage shared on social media shows a baby being rescued from the bloody arms of a man trapped underneath a destroyed building in Cali after a powerful earthquake struck Colombia.

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Fighter jets intercept civilian plane over Geneva, Ohio -- F-16 fighter jets intercepted a civilian plane that violated a temporary flight restriction over Geneva, Ohio, where President Trump attended the 2026 Patriot Games.

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Here's how much Social Security's 2027 COLA could rise under new estimates -- Social Security's cost-of-living adjustment for 2027 is projected to be lower than previously forecast, according to new estimates.

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Watch Live: Lindsay Clancy jury hearing from mental health counselor -- The jury in Lindsay Clancy's trial is hearing testimony from Latiesha Dukes, a mental health counselor who worked with Clancy.

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$1 billion Powerball jackpot on the line in tonight's drawing. Here's what to know. -- The jackpot is the eighth-largest Powerball prize ever.

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Cartel sought to buy weapons in exchange for fentanyl, U.S. says -- "In exchange for the weapons, the defendants paid in the form of fentanyl and methamphetamine imported into the United States for distribution," the Justice Department said.

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Deadly storms, tornadoes slam Midwest, causing widespread power outages -- More than 700,000 customers in the Midwest were still without power early Wednesday after perilous thunderstorms and tornadoes hit the region.

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Arthur Brooks: I Tried to Vacation Like a European. It Was a Disaster. -- I'd literally rather electrocute myself than lie on a beach doing nothing. -- Aug 10

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Burned Out? Hate Your Manager? Take a Mental-Health Leave. -- Employees are using mental-health leave for everything from taking care of sick parents to traveling to Bali to become influencers.

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The Ghosts of Woke 1.0 -- Wisconsin Democrat Francesca Hong sounds like a time traveler from the height of left-wing craziness in 2020. Will it cost her the governorship? -- Aug 10

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Darline Graham, Ralph Norman advance to runoff in South Carolina GOP Senate primary -- Sen. Darline Graham and Rep. Ralph Norman will face off in a runoff later this month for the South Carolina GOP Senate nomination, CBS News projects, as they vie to replace the late Sen. Lindsey Graham.

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Ilhan Omar projected winner of Democratic primary in Minnesota's 5th district -- Minnesota Congresswoman Ilhan Omar has secured the Democratic nomination for reelection in the 2026 primary, CBS News projects.

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Peggy Flanagan projected winner of Democratic primary for Senate in Minnesota -- Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan has captured the Democratic nomination for U.S. Senate in the Minnesota primary election, CBS News projects.

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Dems pick nominees in key Wisc. districts as Sean Duffy's son-in-law wins GOP primary -- National Democrats see two Wisconsin districts currently held by Republicans as up for grabs in November - the 1st and 3rd Districts. Here's how the primaries are shaping up.

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Lisa Demuth tops Mike Lindell in GOP primary for Minnesota governor -- Minnesota House Speaker Lisa Demuth will win the Republican primary in Minnesota's gubernatorial race, CBS News projects.

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How much interest will a $15,000 high-yield savings account earn over the next year? -- Moving $15,000 into a high-yield savings account makes sense now. Here's how much interest you can earn if you do.

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$75,000 CD vs. $75,000 high-yield savings account: Which will earn more interest over the next year?

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Is 4% still a good high-yield savings account interest rate?

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What happens after you miss three credit card payments? -- Missing three consecutive credit card payments can put your finances at risk in ways that are difficult to undo.

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Best debt relief companies, plus advice borrowers need to know now

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Inflation just fell again. Is that good news for mortgage rates? -- Inflation just moved lower for the second month in a row. So, could mortgage interest rates be the next to drop?

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How to negotiate a lower home price in today's economy, according to experts

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3 mortgage rate mistakes to avoid post-Fed rate pause

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NYC probes prediction markets over advertising practices -- New York City lawmakers allege that four major prediction markets engage in deceptive marketing practices and target young adults.

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Inflation eased slightly in July, CPI report shows -- The CPI report was in line with economists' expectations, marking the second consecutive month with cooler price pressures.

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Social Security adds 14 conditions to fast-track disability list -- The Social Security Administration is expanding its list of diseases and other health conditions that may qualify for accelerated approval of disability benefits.

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Takeaways from Minnesota, Wisconsin primaries -- Darline Graham and Ralph Norman are advancing to a runoff for Sen. Lindsey Graham's seat, CBS News projects. Meanwhile, moderate David Crowley defeated progressive candidate Francesca Hong in Wisconsin's gubernatorial primary. CBS News' Jonah Kaplan has more.

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Trump speaks out on Air Force One plane swap -- President Trump is responding to questions after the Secret Service addressed a threat from Iran by covertly moving him to a second plane when leaving Turkey a month ago. "I just have to do what they say," he said. Some aides and journalists were left on board the decoy plane. CBS News' Nancy Cordes has more.

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Midterm races narrow after round of primaries -- Results in key Democratic primaries are providing more insight into the potential future of the Democratic Party as progressives and moderates battle for nominations. CBS News' Taurean Small reports, and political strategist Alex Vogel and Hyma Moore share their reactions.

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Top high school quarterback on Nike deal -- High school quarterback Peyton "Pop" Houston is one of just 11 elite high school athletes to sign an NIL deal with Nike. He, along with his dad, Shaun Houston, speak to "CBS Mornings" about working together as player and coach, the NIL deal and Peyton's training process.

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Behind the scenes of the movie "Tony" -- Actor Dominic Sessa and renowned chef Eric Ripert talk with "CBS Mornings" about the new movie "Tony," which is loosely based on Anthony Bourdain's stories of his first experience working in a kitchen restaurant before he found fame. Sessa describes how he got involved and Ripert, who one of Bourdain's best friends, talks about his relationship with the beloved chef.

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Becky G on being family's breadwinner -- "CBS Mornings" co-host Gayle King speaks exclusively with pop superstar Becky G about feeling the pressure of becoming her family's breadwinner at a young age.

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