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Arctic sea ice hits lowest winter level as heat records are shattered worldwide -- Arctic sea ice levels are crucial to Earth's climate because, without the ice reflecting sunlight, more heat energy goes into the oceans.

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60 Minutes - U.S. shipyards fall behind S. Korea & China - China rolls out over 1,000 cargo ships a year, while the U.S. - maybe three. The Trump administration has called this a crisis with both economic and national security risks. Mar 22 - 13:07

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Dog study may help pets and humans age well -- The Dog Aging Project is working to help dogs live longer, healthier lives. The research results may help humans age well, too.

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The only active rare earth mine in the U.S. -- The Trump administration is working with a U.S. company to challenge China's dominance over rare earth elements. The metals are essential for components in smartphones, robotics, fighter jets, and drones.

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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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Ships stranded by Strait of Hormuz closure -- The unprecedented Strait of Hormuz closure amid the Iran war has spiked the price of oil and gas. It's also left thousands of crew members stranded on ships as the war rages on.

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Iran keeps Strait of Hormuz blocked, and threatens another key waterway -- Iran has a stranglehold on the Strait of Hormuz, and as pressure mounts, it's threatened to target another vital Middle East shipping lane, the Bab el-Mandeb Strait.

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Iran war fallout raises odds of a U.S. recession, economists say -- Economists say the conflict in Iran is making a recession more likely, with higher energy prices hitting consumers and businesses.

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Trump says he's granting Iran's request to extend pause on energy site strikes -- President Trump announced the extension of the pause "per Iranian government request."

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Epstein survivors sue government, Google over release of personal info -- The Justice Department has made public millions of pages from its investigation into convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

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CBS News gas and oil price tracker shows how much energy costs are rising -- As the war with Iran continues, CBS News is tracking gas and oil prices. Find out how much more it costs to fill up your tank or heat your house.

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Man jailed for attacking woman after Barron Trump alerted police -- Matvei Rumiantsev was sentenced for the attack which was witnessed on a video call by President Donald Trump's youngest son.

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In a first, scientists observe a comet reversing its spin -- The comet originated in the outer solar system and visits the inner solar system every 5.4 years.

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Savannah Guthrie is returning to "Today" show on April 6, NBC says -- Savannah Guthrie stepped back from her NBC duties almost two months ago when her mother, Nancy Guthrie, disappeared. The investigation is ongoing.

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Ex-cop suspected of killing mothers of his children arrested in Portugal -- Police said they found two bodies a day after stopping Cedric Prizzon in a car with his two children.

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Stocks tumble as Wall Street nears longest losing streak in nearly 4 years -- Stocks are heading for a fifth straight weekly loss as oil prices climb and mixed signals on Iran raise fears about inflation and growth.

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Helicopter crash off Hawaii leaves 3 dead, 2 injured, authorities say -- A helicopter crashed Thursday afternoon on a remote beach on the Hawaiian island of Kauai, killing three people and injuring two, authorities said.

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Roald Dahl's Kanye West Moment -- A new Broadway play asks how much we can forgive a genius for his ugliest beliefs. It's a question that feels uncomfortably current.

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The Ruling That Could Change Social Media -- Tobacco companies maximized their products' addictiveness. Now a jury has agreed that social media companies do the same.

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Joe Kent Has a Theory on Iran. Donald Trump Has Another. -- Any deal to avert a war would have had to let Iran enrich uranium. That was unacceptable to Trump.

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Maduro held in a "jail inside of a jail" under special restrictions, sources say -- Deposed Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro and his wife appeared Thursday in federal court in Manhattan. Here's a look at his life behind bars.

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CBS News poll analysis on what jobs AI should be doing - As AI use rises, many see it decreasing the number of jobs available. 21H ago

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Minnesota elections office subpoenaed in probe over state voter rolls, sources say -- The Minnesota Secretary of State's Office has been ordered to turn over certain voter records.

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Judge blocks Pentagon from labeling Anthropic AI a "supply chain risk" -- A judge has blocked the Trump administration from labeling Anthropic a supply chain risk and cutting off all federal work with the artificial intelligence firm, an early win for Anthropic in its bitter feud with the government.

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Trump says he'll order DHS to start paying TSA officers as shutdown drags on -- President Trump said he will sign an executive order to restart pay for TSA officers, who have gone more than a month without a full paycheck.

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Trump's signature to be featured on U.S. paper currency, Treasury says -- The Treasury Department plans to add President Trump's signature to new U.S. paper currency, a first for a sitting president.

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DOJ tells judge it incorrectly used ICE memo for immigration court arrests -- Justice Department lawyers said in the memo that it was a "regrettable error" to cite the memo in monthslong litigation. -- Mar 26

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Amendment to require photo ID to vote fails in Senate as Democrats object -- An amendment that would require voters to show photo identification to cast a ballot failed to advance in the Senate on Thursday. -- Mar 26

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Retirees with surprise IRS bills: Options when you can't pay in full

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How tax relief firms negotiate with the IRS

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Can a creditor freeze your bank account if your only income is disability? -- Creditors have real power to freeze bank accounts, but there are protections in place for disability income.

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Are you judgment-proof? Here's what it means for credit card debt.

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What happens to credit card debt if you become disabled and can't work?

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What is the price of gold today: March 27, 2026? -- The price of gold has changed significantly this month. Here's where it sits as of March 27, 2026.

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3 GOLD INVESTMENTS TO CONSIDER NOW, WHILE THE PRICE IS LOWER

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Gold's price is down 13% since January. Here's why you should get invested now.

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Consumer confidence slides amid concerns over the Iran war -- Stock market volatility is hitting higher-income Americans, driving a sharper drop in consumer sentiment.

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Netflix raises its subscription prices for the second time in 2 years -- The price hike raises the cost of the standard plan with ads by $1 per month and the cost of the standard and premium plans by $2.

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Iran maintains chokehold on Strait of Hormuz -- The Iran war is nearing the one-month mark as different versions of the state of apparent negotiations between Tehran and the U.S. emerge. CBS News' Chris Livesay reports.

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Israel says it will continue to "hammer" Iran -- Danny Danon, Israel's ambassador to the United Nations, says America's top ally in the Middle East will continue to strike Iran despite U.S. efforts to negotiate with Tehran.

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Senate approves most DHS funding -- The Senate approved a bill to fund most of the Department of Homeland Security as Americans continue to reel from long wait lines at U.S. airports. The bill is now being considered by the House of Representatives. CBS News' Nikole Killion and Jason Allen report.

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Michael Jordan on his fight against NASCAR -- In December, Michael Jordan and 23XI Racing reached a settlement that could reshape the future of NASCAR. He opens up about what the settlement means in a rare interview with Gayle King. Watch more of the interview this weekend on "CBS Sunday Morning."

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