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CBS Evening News - U.S. secures World Cup knockout round spot - For the first time since 1930, the U.S. Men have won their first two matches of a World Cup. They not only beat Australia, but also clinched a spot in the knockout round. Nicole Valdes has more. 12H ago - 1:04

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George W. Bush gifts Michelle Obama mints in an ode to their friendship -- The Altoids were a callback to a viral moment between former first lady Michelle Obama and former President George W. Bush.

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Given 8 months to live, a teen beat cancer thanks to an extraordinary friendship -- In 2022, at the age of 14, Dylan Mwaniki was diagnosed with Stage 4 kidney cancer. Four years later, he graduated from high school.

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How the Iran war united, and then divided Trump and Netanyahu -- Trump has appeared during the Iran war to lose patience with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who may now find himself "stuck."

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Judge blocks DOJ from releasing Biden's conversations with biographer for 3 weeks -- A judge on Friday cleared the way for the DOJ to disclose former President Joe Biden's conversations with his biographer to the Heritage Foundation. Later in the day, she blocked the release for three weeks.

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Italy nixes envoy's visit as leader Meloni "stunned" by Trump's remarks -- Italian outlet says after a meeting at the G7 summit, Trump said Meloni had "begged me to take a picture with her," and he "felt sorry for her."

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Climber trapped on Everest for days says avalanche saved him -- Dawa Sherpa was airlifted to Kathmandu, where doctors treated him for frostbite, severe dehydration and a fractured thigh bone.

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Actress accused of trying to smuggle $208 million of meth into Australia -- Actress Emaa Hussen, who played alongside Jason Statham in "Redemption," is accused of trying to smuggle 700 pounds of methamphetamine into Australia.

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Questions swirl after 1-year-old boy fatally shot by police in Mississippi -- A police shooting in Senatobia, Mississippi, that left a 1-year-old child dead has ignited simmering tensions between police and Black residents in the small town.

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Trump Gives Iran a Lifeline and Calls It Peace -- On his 80th birthday, President Trump is celebrating an agreement that temporarily solves a problem his war helped create.

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Inside the Crowd at Trump's Big Fight -- 'It's the president's birthday, somebody needs to get knocked out,' said one of the guys I watched UFC Freedom 250 with.

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America's Birthday Isn't About Trump -- Trump and his critics are making the president the focus of the country's 250th anniversary. But Americans have so much more to celebrate.

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Rips appear in Reflecting Pool's new sealant after algae turn water green -- President Trump's efforts to spruce up the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool faced a snag this week, with algae turning the water green while rips appeared in an "American Flag Blue" surface picked by the president.

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Facing bipartisan criticism of Iran deal, Trump lashes out at "fools" -- Republican Senators Bill Cassidy, Thom Tillis, Ted Cruz and Tom Cotton have been critical of the 14-point memorandum of understanding signed on Wednesday. -- Jun 18

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DOJ rebuffs judge's demand to state "anti-weaponization" fund is dead -- A senior Justice Department official called a judge's demand for a declaration on the status of the "anti-weaponization" fund "unnecessary."

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States not required to give community-based care for those with disabilities: DOJ opinion -- The Office of Legal Counsel opinion released Thursday said states aren't required by law to integrate mentally disabled patients with their peers by providing community or home-based care. -- Jun 18

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When could homeowners realistically expect to refinance? 4 lending experts weigh in -- The right time to refinance depends on a few factors, experts say, including your current mortgage loan rate.

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What the Fed rate pause could mean for mortgage interest rates now

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Inflation just increased again. Here's what that could mean for mortgage interest rates.

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What's the HELOC and home equity loan interest rate forecast for summer 2026? -- HELOC and home equity rates have been on the move lately. Here's where those rates could head next.

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Want to borrow home equity without refinancing? 3 options to consider

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The Fed just paused interest rates again. Here are 3 affordable ways you can still borrow money.

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High interest rates are on pause again. This is the savings account you should avoid. -- Not every savings account is favorable in today's high-rate climate. Here's one you should specifically avoid now.

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How to find the highest CD interest rate this June

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How much interest can $50,000 earn now? Here are 4 account options to know.

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Here's who qualifies for the Trump adminstration's student loan rate cut -- The temporary discount applies to eligible federal Direct Loan borrowers who use automatic payments.

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Prediction markets are betting on celebrities to boost their brands -- Kalshi has enlisted Lionel Messi and Timothee Chalamet as prediction markets compete to attract new users and cement their place in the mainstream.

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Dad teams up with former CBS News head to share family finance tips -- Matthew Ankrum wanted to build wealth for his daughters and teach them about financial stability. A new book shares how.

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Cuba approves free-market reforms in effort to stave off economic collapse -- Cuban lawmakers Thursday adopted nearly 200 historic free-market reforms aimed at rescuing the communist island from a severe crisis aggravated by a U.S. oil blockade. -- Jun 18

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Gas prices fall below $4 a gallon for the first time in nearly 3 months -- The national average for a gallon of regular gas in the U.S. drops to $3.99, the lowest since March 30. -- Jun 18

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Trump unveils new Air Force One -- President Trump unveiled what's meant to become the new Air Force One, a gift from the government of Qatar. Plus, new fighting erupted between Israel and Lebanon before they signed a new ceasefire. Nicole Killion has all this and more from the White House.

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New problems arise for Reflecting Pool -- All week, Americans have heard about the stubbornly green Reflecting Pool on the National Mall. Now, the Trump administration said the water is a "crystal clear" blue. Mark Strassmann double-checks.

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Investigators release final Camp Mystic report -- Texas investigators gave their final word on the deadly flooding disaster at Camp Mystic that occurred on July 4, 2025. The camp's leadership failed in every way, from basic safety and emergency response, to reunifications with family members, according to a 115-page report. Jason Allen reports.

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U.S. clinches spot in World Cup knockout round -- The U.S. secured a ticket to the knockout phase of the FIFA World Cup Friday with a 2-0 victory over Australia. CBS News correspondent Nicole Valdes reports from Seattle.

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Doctor has a special surprise for her patient -- Steve Hartman goes "On the Road" with a story of a teen battling for his life and the doctor who made him a promise.

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The Takeout - State of the World Cup as U.S. beats Australia - The U.S. Men's National Team clinched a spot in the knockout round after beating Australia 2-0 in group play during their World Cup match on Friday. Politico reporters Sophia Cai and Daniel Desrochers join "The Takeout" with more. 12H ago - 9:10

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Africa CDC director issues dire Ebola warning -- Top African health officials are warning that the deadly Ebola outbreak in Central Africa could become the worst in recorded history if transmission rates do not flatten. Syra Madad, infectious disease epidemiologist at the Harvard Belfer Center, joins to examine the state of efforts to contain the number of cases.

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Timeline of D.C. Mall Reflecting Pool issues -- Problems at the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool persist despite President Trump's multimillion-dollar makeover. New York Times investigative reporter David Fahrenthold, who has been covering the matter, joins "The Takeout" with more.

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Mangione's legal team axes psychiatric defense -- Lawyers for Luigi Mangione have withdrawn their plan to pursue a psychiatric defense in his New York state murder trial over the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson breaks down the decision.

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Trump tells Axios his power has "no limits" -- President Trump sat down with Axios reporter and CBS News contributor Marc Caputo after returning from the G7 summit, saying he sees no limits to his power amid the war in Iran and that Israel does what he says. Caputo joins "The Takeout" to unpack his conversation with the president.

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