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How do other countries view the U.S. and Israel's war with Iran? -- CBS News journalists offer international perspectives from leaders and citizens in a number of countries as the Iran war nears the two-week mark.

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Trump weighs Jones Act waiver amid rising fuel prices, White House says -- Easing the century-old shipping law could help lower fuel prices as the Iran war pushes crude oil near $100 a barrel, experts say.

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Strike in Strait of Hormuz may be message to U.S., analyst says -- The strike appears to have come without warning, and shows that Iran and its proxies can target ships even without mining the Strait of Hormuz.

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Exclusive - White House mulls defunding civil rights election observer program - The federal observer program sends neutral observers to monitor election sites to ensure voters don't experience discrimination at the polls. 6H ago

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3 teens took part in a weeklong experiment to curb screen time. It worked. -- For one week, three New Jersey high schoolers agreed not to take their phones to bed, and to try different tools to reduce screen time.

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Millions of Americans skip meals, stretch medication to afford health care -- Even people with six-figure incomes are making financial sacrifices to pay for medical care, a new study finds.

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NASA targets April 1 as possible launch for moon mission -- NASA's huge Space Launch System rocket has been repaired and is ready for rollout back to the launch pad next week.

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Retired Air Force major general still missing after vanishing in New Mexico -- William "Neil" McCasland was last seen at his home in Albuquerque on Feb. 27, investigators said. They have not found evidence of foul play.

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Giant underground pipe mysteriously rises over 30 feet in Japan -- The pipe, with a diameter of 11.5 feet, towered as high as 42 feet at one point, according to the Osaka construction department.

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Dad of 3 felt forced to quit TSA job amid shutdown: "Family has to come first" -- More than 300 TSA officers have quit since the partial government shutdown began last month, according to agency statistics obtained by CBS News.

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Iran shares first statement attributed to its new supreme leader -- Iranian state media say the country's new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei, in his first public statement, has called for the Strait of Hormuz to remain shut.

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Misty Copeland fires back at Timothee Chalamet ballet, opera comments -- Ballerina Misty Copeland responded to controversial comments made by actor Timothee Chalamet when he appeared to dismiss the significance of ballet and opera, saying, "No one cares."

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She Was Nearly Recruited into Epstein's World-by Her Closest Friend -- A Ukrainian actress found her name in the recently released Epstein files, and made a shocking discovery about how she got there.

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The War in Iran Is Illegal. Here's Why That Matters. -- Launching military action without Congress is troubling enough. Doing so at a time when faith in the Constitution is collapsing makes it far more dangerous.

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Anthropic Doesn't Decide Our Military's Rules of Engagement -- Tech companies should focus on protecting our soldiers, not fighting the Pentagon.

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FBI closes 2020 election fraud inquiry demanded by NV's top federal prosecutor -- The FBI found only 38 non-citizens may have voted in the 2020 presidential election in the inquiry ordered by Sigal Chattah, Nevada's top federal prosecutor.

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Senate fails again to advance DHS funding as tempers flare over stalemate -- The Senate failed for a fourth time to advance a funding bill for the Department of Homeland Security, with no deal in sight.

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Exclusive - U.S. imposes sanctions over North Korean scheme to fund weapons program - The U.S. Treasury Department on Thursday sanctioned six individuals and two companies accused of aiding North Korea in running a global scheme using remote IT workers to fund their weapons program. 14H ago

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Trump administration takes steps to impose new tariffs -- The Supreme Court ruled in February that the president lacks the authority to impose unilateral tariffs using an emergency powers law. -- Mar 11

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Fetterman calls Trump's criticism of mail-in voting "ridiculous" -- "The president is constantly critical on mail-in voting, and that's ridiculous," Democratic Sen. John Fetterman said Wednesday. -- Mar 11

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How much will a $60,000 HELOC cost monthly now that rates have plunged? -- HELOC costs are consistently declining. Here's how much a $60,000 line of credit will cost monthly if opened now.

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Here's how far HELOC rates have fallen in the last 18 months (and what to do now)

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HELOC interest rates just fell again. Here are 3 advantages of opening one now.

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Sponsored - Gold IRA storage explained: Depositories, insurance and what you should verify - Your gold IRA is only as safe as where it's stored. Here's what to know about how that process works. 10H ago

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Gold IRA rules and taxes: Withdrawals, penalties and common mistakes to avoid

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Gold IRA scams and red flags: How to protect yourself before you invest

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What homebuyers should avoid before the March Fed meeting -- With another Federal Reserve meeting looming this month, homebuyers should avoid these three things in advance.

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What could happen with mortgage interest rates this spring? Experts weigh in

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What are today's mortgage interest rates: March 12, 2026?

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What will it take for ships to brave the Strait of Hormuz again? -- Energy prices won't ease up until the Strait of Hormuz is secure, experts say. Here's what it will take to get the oil flowing again.

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Lawsuit alleges David Protein understates calories and fat of its bars -- Plaintiffs claim that David Protein bars contain "way more" calories and fat than what's displayed on the label.

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Massive emergency oil release fails to stem investor fears -- Attacks on shipping traffic and energy infrastructure in the Persian Gulf temporarily pushed oil back above $100 a barrel, stoking investor fears.

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Will Iran war-linked leap in gas prices boost EV sales? -- Whether the Iran war-linked leap i the price of gas will give a shot in the arm to EV sales will depend on a variety of factors, experts say, so the answer isn't clear-cut.

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U.S. military plane crashes in western Iraq -- A U.S. military aerial refueling tanker that was involved in the military operation in Iran crashed in western Iraq on Thursday, according to multiple U.S. officials who spoke to CBS News. Charlie D'Agata and Aaron MacLean have more.

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Armed man plows truck into Michigan synagogue -- A suspect is dead after ramming a truck into Temple Israel in West Bloomfield, Michigan, prompting a massive law enforcement response. No victims were killed inside the synagogue, officials said. Scott MacFarlane reports.

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How rising diesel prices may affect inflation -- For American drivers, the cost of the war with Iran is already showing up at the pump. But there's a bigger warning light flashing for the economy: diesel. Kelly O'Grady explains.

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Pope's childhood church faces possible demolition -- Thousands of churches have closed in recent decades, but one on Chicago's South Side is getting attention for its connection to the Pope. Tony Dokoupil has the story.

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CBS Evening News - Potential military plan for Strait of Hormuz - CBS News national security analyst Aaron MacLean walks through the potential options for a U.S. military mission to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. 5H ago - 02:17

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Virginia university gunman had past ISIS ties -- The gunman who killed one person and wounded two others at a Virginia university campus on Thursday had previously been imprisoned for trying to support ISIS. Nicole Sganga has more on the shooting and how the gunman was subdued.

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The Daily Report - NASA eyes April 1 launch of Artemis II - NASA says it is rolling the Artemis II rocket back out to its launch pad one week from Thursday in the hopes of an April 1 launch date. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood has more. 3H ago - 05:01

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Oil prices soar amid Iran war -- Global energy prices remain elevated after Iran's new Supreme Leader vowed to keep the Strait of Hormuz closed in a statement released Thursday. Laura Sanicola, senior writer for Barron's, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.

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What happened in Michigan synagogue attack -- The FBI is assisting in the Michigan synagogue attack investigation, calling the incident a "targeted act of violence against the Jewish community." CBS News' Alysia Burgio, Sam Vinograd and Rodney Harrison have more.

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U.S. military plane crashes in Iraq -- The Pentagon has confirmed that a U.S. plane has crashed in western Iraq. U.S. Central Command said a military refueling plane went down in "friendly airspace" during the operation against Iran. CBS News' Charlie D'Agata and Aaron MacLean have more.

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FBI helping Michigan synagogue attack probe -- Officials in Michigan gave an update on Wednesday afternoon's synagogue attack in West Bloomfield. The FBI is assisting in the investigation as a "targeted act of violence against the Jewish community."

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