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Nazi ships, mammoth bones emerge as Danube River dries up -- Water levels on the Danube River have dropped so low that dozens of World War II German battleships - and even the remains of an ancient woolly mammoth - are emerging into view.

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House Ethics probing Rep. Max Miller for alleged domestic violence, drug use -- The House Ethics Committee announced that it is opening a probe into allegations that Rep. Max Miller may have engaged in domestic violence or drug use.

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Behind closed doors, Trump, White House aides hope Rep. Max Miller exits race

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Dramatic photos show lava spewing from Fuego volcano in Guatemala -- Guatemalan officials on Monday began evacuating two villages near the Fuego volcano due to the ongoing eruption.

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Family "forever grateful" after 10-year-old rescued from rip current by teen lifeguard -- A 16-year-old lifeguard is being hailed a hero after rescuing a boy from a rip current off the coast of Santa Cruz, California, last month.

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Southern California Edison tower blamed for 2025 Eaton Fire in LA -- The department said an 18-month investigation concluded that electrical arcing on an out-of-service Southern California Edison tower was responsible.

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Gaza holds mass funeral for extended family recovered from wartime rubble -- Authorities described this as the Gaza Strip's biggest mass funeral since the war began, mourning dozens of people, including women and children, recently recovered from the rubble.

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WWII explosives detonate in France amid wildfires: "Sound of war" -- The munitions, both German and French, consist mainly of mortar shells, along with some high-explosive anti-tank shells.

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More adult children live at home now than during the pandemic -- One woman in her mid-thirties says her income of $60,000 wasn't enough to cover all her bills after a breakup, leading her to move back home.

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"Peanut butter" pay raises are out, as employers shift to merit hikes -- Here's what employees can expect for a raise in 2027 as companies move away from broad-based pay increases.

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America Is Not Prepared for a War on Our Water -- A suspected Iranian attack on water systems across America should be a wake-up call for us all. -- Aug 3

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Dispatch from Ceuta: Inside the 48-Hour Migration Crisis -- Sixty thousand Moroccans rushed Spanish territory after social media posts claimed the door was open. Aidan Stretch reports from the ground on what happened next.

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How to Lose $35 Billion -- Almost overnight, Leopold Aschenbrenner went from lauded wunderkind to Wall Street punching bag. Will that be the end of his story?

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Justice Dept. moves to dismiss Jan. 6 class action lawsuit -- The Justice Department argued that the Jan. 6, 2021, rioters had until Jan. 6, 2023, to sue the federal government under the Federal Tort Claims Act, missing the deadline to file a lawsuit by over two years.

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25 states sue Trump administration over latest round of tariffs -- New U.S. tariffs are hurting consumers and businesses, California's attorney general said in filing suit to block levies on 60 countries.

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House Ethics recommends censure for GOP lawmaker in sexual harassment probe -- The House Ethics Committee released a report detailing the findings of an investigation into GOP Rep. Chuck Edwards, concluding that there is "substantial reason to believe" he violated House rules.

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Senate pushes ahead with plan to fund government through midterms -- The Senate is moving ahead with a plan to keep the government funded and avoid another shutdown before the midterm elections.

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How much interest will a $50,000 1-year CD earn if opened this August? -- A $50,000 CD can generate thousands in guaranteed interest now, but how much depends on the rate you lock in.

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Is a CD or a money market account better now? Here's what 3 experts think.

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How much interest will a $25,000 2-year CD earn if opened this August?

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Can creditors freeze your savings account over an unpaid debt? -- Creditors have many tools to use if you're delinquent on debt payments, but are savings account levies one of them?

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Can you qualify for debt forgiveness after a divorce?

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What happens if a debt collector refuses to prove that you owe a debt?

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How to negotiate a lower home price in today's economy, according to experts -- You may not have to pay asking price for the home you're eyeing right now, experts say. Here's how to do that. -- Aug 3

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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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3 mortgage rate mistakes to avoid post-Fed rate pause

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Trump says oil companies should cut gas prices after making "too much money" -- President Trump said U.S. oil companies made "too much money" from high oil prices. "I'm not happy about it," he added.

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What to watch for in SpaceX's first public earnings report today -- SpaceX will release its first earnings report as a public company on Tuesday in a key test for the company's stuttering stock price.

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JPMorgan Chase to invest $750 billion in boosting housing and homebuying -- JPMorgan Chase said the investment will include financing for 1 million affordable housing units and assistance to 500,000 people in buying homes. -- Aug 3

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Senate advances Blanche nomination -- The Senate Judiciary Committee voted to advance Todd Blanche's attorney general nomination on Tuesday. Meanwhile, former chief medical adviser Dr. Anthony Fauci is facing a contempt vote after last week's hearing on Capitol Hill. CBS News' Taurean Small has more.

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Man dies in ICE custody in NJ, DHS says -- Salvadoran migrant Edwin Lopez-Cornejo died while in U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement custody at Delaney Hall in New Jersey, the Department of Homeland Security confirms, adding Lopez-Cornejo "experienced a medical emergency." Delaney Hall has been at the center of months of protests after a group of detainees held a hunger strike, citing dire conditions inside. CBS News New York's Allen Devlin reports.

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Dodgers make waves at trade deadline -- The Los Angeles Dodgers made some controversial moves ahead of Monday's Major League Baseball trade deadline. CBS Sports baseball writer Matt Snyder has more.

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Washington wildfires devastate Spokane -- Officials arrested a man on suspicion of arson as the Spokane, Washington, area battles multiple fires. Fire crews are working around the clock to contain the massive blazes. CBS News' Kris Van Cleave reports.

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60 Minutes - Birders flock here since guerrillas disarmed - In Colombia, decades of fighting between the government, left-wing guerrillas, right-wing paramilitaries, and narco-traffickers preserved bird habitats in Colombia. Aug 2 - 12:57

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Behind the scenes of "Ted Lasso" -- Jason Sudeikis and the cast and crew of "Ted Lasso" tell Norah O'Donnell about the show's improbable rise and positive message.

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Investigating medically unexplained cures -- Bill Whitaker reports on the unexplained healings that have occurred at the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Lourdes in the south of France, and the team of world-renowned doctors and researchers who investigate the claims of cures.

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Netflix sued over lost movie "master copy" -- A U.K.-based production company and a filmmaker are suing Netflix for allegedly losing a "master copy" of an unreleased Nicolas Cage movie. CBS News' Vladimir Duthiers reports.

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Artist Amy Sherald: The 60 Minutes Interview -- Amy Sherald spent years painting in obscurity, and almost died from a rare heart condition. Now 52, the artist behind Michelle Obama's official portrait is one of America's most celebrated painters.

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