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The Takeout - Poll: 75% say inflation outpacing income - New CBS News polling shows many Americans don't think President Trump is doing enough to bring down prices. Political strategists Rina Shah and Amirah Sequeira join with analysis. 2H ago - 5:26

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Crime - Notes released in Nancy Guthrie case - For the first time, the Pima County Sheriff's Office released a pair of emails allegedly sent by Nancy Guthrie's kidnapper, who said she had died shortly after she had been abducted. Tom Hanson reports. 48M ago - 2:19

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Nancy Guthrie ransom notes are released, including message saying she died -- One of the notes threatened to kill Nancy Guthrie if a multimillion-dollar ransom wasn't paid in a week. The second, a few days later, says, "She is buried in nature now."

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Latest CBS News Videos - DOJ dismisses indictment over Reflecting Pool - The U.S. government dismissed the felony indictment against David Hearn, the former Olympian accused of damaging the Reflecting Pool of the National Mall. 30M ago - 0:17

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Trump blames cyber attacks on Minnesota -- President Trump took his Cabinet meeting on the road to Camp David on Friday, where he downplayed cyberattacks on Minnesota water systems that U.S. officials suspect were linked to Iran. Nancy Cordes reports.

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More than 70 million under heat alerts -- The heat that baked the South earlier this week moved west under a so-called heat dome. More than 70 million people are under alert for life-threatening heat conditions. Jason Allen reports from Oklahoma City.

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Rare footage of humpback whale birth captured on drone video -- The footage is believed to be only the fourth complete humpback whale birth ever recorded on film anywhere in the world and the first-ever captured by drone.

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Nearly 1 in 4 Americans want CEOs to "stop being greedy," survey finds -- New poll explores what people wish corporate leaders understood about economic life in the U.S. today.

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Peptide vendor sentenced to nearly 6 years in prison: "An incredible trail of harm" -- A federal judge sentenced the owner of a peptide company to nearly six years in prison after finding the business deceived customers and sold products that were adulterated with steroids. -- Jul 30

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First on CBS -- Democrats demand training info on ICE agent who killed immigrant in Maine -- Two Democrats are demanding details and records about the training of an ICE officer who shot and killed a Colombian immigrant in Maine, according to a letter obtained by CBS News.

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Lawyer for Rep. Miller's ex-wife files for restraining order amid abuse claims -- The ex-wife of GOP Rep. Max Miller asked a court to issue a restraining order blocking Miller from contacting her lawyer, as the Ohio congressman faces allegations of abuse - which he denies.

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Brother of slain cartel leader "El Mencho" pleads guilty to U.S. drug charges -- Antonio Oseguera Cervantes worked for cartels with his brother Nemesio Ruben Oseguera Cervantes, the drug lord known as "El Mencho​," according to federal prosecutors.

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FIFA official resigns in protest of World Cup investment plan -- The pressure is rising on FIFA President Gianni Infantino to ditch a $20 billion privatization plan, but soccer's governing body is doubling down and criticizing the media.

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Exclusive -- Canelo Alvarez prepares for his return to the boxing ring -- Boxer Sa l "Canelo" Alvarez spoke exclusively to "CBS Mornings" about his return to the ring, building his career and his future in the sport.

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GiveSendGo Is a Home for the Canceled. Is It Incentivizing Hate? -- GiveSendGo will back causes deemed too controversial for GoFundMe. But how far is too far?

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'Nixonmaxxing' Is More than a Meme -- Renewed interest in the disgraced 37th president isn't about the past. It's about the future.

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A Peace Plan for the Data Center Wars -- Almost overnight, data centers have emerged as one of the most controversial issues in America. But do they need to be? Joe Nocera doesn't think so.

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Trump says Hamas agreed to next phase of Gaza peace deal, including disarmament -- President Trump said Hamas and his international "Board of Peace" have agreed on the next steps in a peace deal that includes Hamas' disarmament in the Gaza Strip.

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Trump says he may pull Blanche's nomination until 2 Senate critics leave office -- President Trump said Todd Blanche will remain acting attorney general as a holdup on his nomination continues.

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Poll analysis on cost of living and whether political parties have answers -- Big majorities of Americans have said their incomes are not keeping up with inflation, and feel the president isn't focused enough on the issue. -- Jul 30

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First on CBS - 4 major Latino organizations joining forces to mobilize voters for midterms - CBS News has learned that four of the nation's largest Latino civic organizations are joining forces for the first time, combining their voter outreach operations ahead of the crucial 2026 midterms. 9H ago

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Sen. Paul: "Very real chance" Fauci could be prosecuted after Senate hearing -- Hours after Dr. Anthony Fauci invoked the Fifth Amendment in response to all questions during a Senate hearing, Republican Sen. Rand Paul of Kentucky told CBS News he believes Fauci could be prosecuted. -- Jul 29

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3 mortgage rate mistakes to avoid post-Fed rate pause -- A Fed rate pause doesn't need to be magnified by borrowers as long as they avoid making these three timely mistakes.

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The Federal Reserve just froze interest rates yet again. Here's what that could mean for mortgage rates.

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What is the mortgage rate forecast for fall 2026?

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Here's how much interest a $10,000 2-year CD account will earn if opened this August -- In today's economy, locking $10,000 into a 2-year CD makes sense. Here's how much interest you would earn if you do.

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How much interest can a $40,000 3-month CD earn savers who act now?

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How much interest will a $50,000 6-month CD earn savers now?

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Sponsored - When 'cheap' HVAC repair costs you more: How to know the work was done right - Before you celebrate the bargain you got on your HVAC repair, make sure it won't lead to a bigger bill later. 7H ago

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Does homeowners insurance cover HVAC replacement? This is what's actually included.

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7 common HVAC mistakes that could cost you money

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Mortgage rates hit highest level in a year amid inflation fears -- Mortgage rates are drifting higher as the Fed's interest rate decision and war in the Middle East fuel inflation concerns. -- Jul 30

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Families sue Meta, Snapchat, TikTok, YouTube over deaths of 4 teens -- The families of four children who died by suicide allege that using social media led to depression, anxiety and other mental health problems.

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New York sues Kalshi, alleging it enables illegal gambling -- A growing number of U.S. states are seeking to crack down on prediction markets, but face pushback from federal regulators.

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Netflix sued for allegedly losing unreleased Nicolas Cage movie -- Lawsuit alleges that a drive storing $45 million spy film starring Nicolas Cage was "stolen right off a Netflix desk."

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OCTROT heated blankets and throws recalled after fires and injuries -- Chinese-made electric bedding poses "risk of serious injury or death," according to U.S. product safety regulators.

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Thousands cross Spain's border with Morocco -- Spain has deployed its military to Ceuta after thousands of migrants rushed the border with Morocco, leading to more than a dozen deaths, according to the Spanish News Agency EFE. CBS News' Aidan Stretch reports.

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U.S. probing Minnesota water systems hackings -- The U.S. is investigating whether Iran hacked more than 30 community water systems across Minnesota, CBS News has learned. Nicole Sganga reports.

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Trump's surprising announcement on Gaza -- President Trump says Hamas has agreed to enter the next phase of the Gaza peace deal, which will apparently include the disarmament of the militant group. CBS News' Charlie D'Agata reports.

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Peptide vendor sentenced for "trail of harm" -- A federal judge sentenced the owner of a peptide company to nearly 6 years in prison for deceiving customers and selling products adulterated with steroids, citing a "trail of harm." Adam Yamaguchi reports.

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More Americans buying groceries on credit -- More Americans are resorting to buying groceries on credit, according to research by the think tank Urban Institute. Washington Post personal finance columnist Michelle Singletary joins "The Takeout" to discuss what's behind the trend.

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Anthropic claims its AI models went rogue -- Anthropic claims its artificial intelligence models went rogue during testing and hacked into three other companies. Less than two weeks ago, OpenAI reported a similar incident for one of its models. Stephen Witt, author of "The Thinking Machine," joins to unpack the situation.

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Epstein survivor calls Blanche "walking perjury" -- Survivors of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein's abuse were on Capitol Hill this week lobbying senators to reject Todd Blanche's nomination for attorney general. One survivor, Dani Bensky, joins "The Takeout" to discuss her concerns about Blanche.

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Trump blames Minnesota for water cyberattack -- The U.S. government is investigating whether Iran is behind a cyberattack on water systems in seven states. In Minnesota alone, more than 30 community water systems were impacted. CBS News homeland security correspondent Nicole Sganga has the details.

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Nancy Guthrie ransom notes released -- Possible ransom notes released by the Pima County Sheriff's Department in the hopes of identifying Nancy Guthrie's kidnapper or kidnappers include specific details about Guthrie's white Apple Watch and allege that she died unexpectedly of a medical condition and "is buried in nature." CBS News' Anna Schecter breaks it down.

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"Clueless" show in works, Silverstone to star -- A new series based on the beloved 1995 film "Clueless" is coming to Paramount+, with original star Alicia Silverstone returning. SiriusXM radio host Lamar Dawson joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.

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