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CBS Mornings - Wife of American in China hopes for release - The wife of a U.S. citizen wrongfully detained in China has not spoken with him for more than 100 days. Sylvia Zin spoke with Margaret Brennan, saying she hopes President Trump pushes Chinese President Xi Jinping to release her husband. 1H ago - 5:06

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Live - U.S., Iran hold first talks since June as Trump threatens annihilation - U.S. and Iranian delegations met on the sidelines of the U.N. General Assembly, rekindling diplomacy amid Trump's threat to "annihilate" the regime. updated 5M ago

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Venezuela blocks 3 attempts by opposition leader Machado to return, team says -- Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado tried 3 times to enter her country "by air and sea but has been turned away each time," her team says.

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Ancient wall found under Paris hotel could confirm origins of city -- The wall dating from the Gallo-Roman period was discovered beneath a hotel on the Ile de la Cite, a stone's throw from Notre Dame Cathedral.

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Senators press Rubio to prioritize release of American held in Iran -- Reza Valizadeh, a U.S.-Iranian dual citizen and former journalist for U.S.-funded broadcaster Radio Farda, has been imprisoned in Iran since September 2024.

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Georgia couple who survived Nepal flood shares their story -- Mita and Hemant Parikh decided to split from their group and take a side trip during their long-planned pilgrimage. They're now safely back home, but none of the families they were traveling with have been found.

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DOJ charges Utah postal worker for allegedly dumping mail ballots in trash -- The Justice Department says a U.S. Postal Service letter carrier in Utah threw out more than 300 mail ballots that were being sent to voters for the state's June primary.

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What is the White House press pool and how does it work? -- President Trump's move to ban CNN, MS NOW and POLITICO from the White House has highlighted the role of the press pool.

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Trump signs agreement giving U.S. broad military authority in Greenland -- The U.S., Denmark and Greenland signed a new security pact bolstering the United States' military and security presence on the island.

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3 guys hacked OpenAI using a rival Anthropic model. Here's what to know. -- Cybersecurity researchers from a small firm called Hacktron in India broke into OpenAI, showing how vulnerable frontier labs are.

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Hayden Panettiere died from accidental overdose, autopsy finds -- An autopsy by the Greenville County Coroner's Office determined Hayden Panettiere's death was due to an accidental overdose of several drugs, including fentanyl.

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Only on CBS -- Patrick Clancy opens up about grief, his children and moving forward -- In the first interview since his ex-wife's trial, Patrick Clancy describes what happened at home before his children were killed and how he handled his grief.

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Investigation -- Sports betting apps entice fans as gambling exacts a growing financial toll -- Betting platforms FanDuel and DraftKings say tools are there to help addicted gamblers slow down.

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Exclusive -- Illustrating myths: The Lucas Museum of Narrative Art opens -- The art of illustrators is at the core of a new L.A. institution founded by filmmaker George Lucas and businesswoman Mellody Hobson. They talk about the emotional pull of storytelling art and mythic narratives that shape our world.

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Coleman Hughes: Lessons from Nikole Hannah-Jones' School Experiment -- The creator of the 1619 Project sent her young daughter to a struggling public school, convinced that upper-middle-class parents could lift it up. A decade later, the results are in.

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Trump's Media Ban Is Unconstitutional -- The president could bar all press from the White House if he wanted, but he can't single out a few outlets he dislikes.

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Arthur Brooks: Letting AI Write for You Will Make You Unhappy -- Writing leads to happiness for a simple reason: It satisfies the human need to create something concrete and meaningful out of raw materials.

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In U.N. speech, Trump threatens to "annihilate" Iran and defends foreign policy -- President Trump said he could "annihilate" Iran while predicting that Tehran would make a deal to end the war after the U.S. midterm elections.

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Redrawn Missouri congressional map lands before Supreme Court for third time -- The fight over Missouri's congressional map returned to the U.S. Supreme Court for a third time after an appeals court ordered the revival of new districts backed by President Trump​.

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GOP senator asks Senate committee to subpoena Donald Trump Jr., Hunter Biden -- GOP Sen. John Curtis of Utah asked a Senate panel to subpoena Trump Jr. and Hunter Biden for testimony as part of a probe into the "use of presidential family relationships" for private financial benefit.

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Selling early access to Trump Truth Social posts is illegal, ex-prosecutors say -- Trump Media & Technology recently launched a Truth Social API data feed, charging $100,000 for "real-time access to posts from the highest-ranking Truth Social accounts." -- Sep 21

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What could happen to your family's finances without life insurance? -- Opting out of life insurance could leave your loved ones facing financial challenges they aren't prepared for.

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Do you have enough life insurance? A quick coverage check-up

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How to get (and stay) motivated when your debt feels overwhelming -- Paying off a large debt balance can take a while, but the right approach makes it easier to keep moving forward.

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How to deal with debt when you've already cut back everywhere

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How much will a $750,000 annuity pay each month in 2026? A $750,000 annuity may provide you with a sizable retirement income, but the monthly payout can vary widely. Sep 17

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How much can you withdraw from an annuity without a penalty?

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What should seniors do now if Social Security is cut in 2032? 4 options to consider

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Diesel prices just hit a new record. Would a U.S. export ban bring relief? -- Some lawmakers want to halt U.S. diesel exports as prices top $6.50 a gallon. But such a ban could have unintended consequences, experts say.

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Andreessen Horowitz launches AI school as college alternative -- One of Silicon Valley's most prominent venture investors is gearing its new tech academy toward aspiring entrepreneurs focused on building AI.

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Meta's Muse shopping agent is a hit, as AI commerce starts to take off -- Meta's new AI tool now ranks at the top of the App Store. Some retail experts see a "natural evolution from search."

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Have an Apple iPhone 15 or 16? How to file a claim for up to $95. -- The claims window is open until Dec. 21, 2026. To file a claim, iPhone users must enter basic personal info and their iPhone's serial number.

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What is an "AI swarm," and why is it giving tech experts nightmares? -- AI "agents" show a remarkable ability to share information and knowledge with other bots. That should worry us.

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Trump threatens to annihilate Iran in speech -- President Trump spoke at the United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday, wondering aloud whether to wipe out Iran before his aides sat down for what he called a "good meeting" with a delegation from the country. Ed O'Keefe reports from the U.N.

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Police release new video of man shot by ICE -- The Austin Police Department on Tuesday released new video of the man shot by ICE in Texas over the weekend. CBS News' Jason Allen has more.

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Hayden Panettiere cause of death revealed -- Actress Hayden Panettiere died from an accidental overdose of fentanyl and several other drugs, according to a coroner in South Carolina. Lilia Luciano reports.

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No criminal charges in Nolan Wells' death -- A grand jury found no cause for criminal charges in the death of Nolan Wells, an 18-year-old college football player from Mississippi who died during a boating trip with friends. His family is still looking for answers. Skyler Henry reports.

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The dark side of online betting -- The U.S. has seen an explosive rise in online betting in recent years, with more platforms available than ever before. But behind the surge is one of the darker sides of big business, one that takes advantage of vulnerable gamblers. Jim Axelrod reports. -- Sep 22

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Judge Judy reflects on 30-year career -- Judith Sheindlin, known on TV as Judge Judy, sits down with "CBS Mornings" to discuss her 30-year career as she passes the torch to her son, Adam.

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Grandmaster Flash talks new book on hip-hop -- Grandmaster Flash speaks with Nate Burleson about his new book, "Birth of a Culture," where he gives readers an intimate look at his role in the birth of hip-hop. -- Sep 22

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Dana Bash talks Trump press ban, new book -- Dana Bash, CNN's chief political correspondent, joins "CBS Mornings" to talk about her new book, "The Elections That Changed the World: Fifteen Pivotal Moments That Shaped How We Live," and weighs in on President Trump banning her network's access to the White House. -- Sep 22

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60 Minutes - Data center plans boom despite heavy backlash - As tech companies race to develop artificial intelligence, developers are forging ahead with data centers. But the boom is facing backlash from communities. Sep 20 - 12:56

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Patrick Clancy: The 60 Minutes Interview -- Patrick Clancy speaks about his ex-wife Lindsay's trial, his grief and moving forward while facing intense public scrutiny.

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Inside the unsolved kidnapping of Shergar -- Shergar's kidnappers asked for 2 million pounds in exchange for the racehorse's return. Shortly afterward, the kidnappers claimed the horse was dead. Decades later, the search for answers endures.

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Air Force officer on Iran survival "miracle" -- Dude 44 Bravo was part of a two-man U.S. Air Force crew shot down over Iran in April. He describes a terrifying ejection, how he evaded Iranian forces for two days, and what he said to his rescuers.

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McVay, Stafford on Rams culture -- Sean McVay has become a generational talent, pacing toward the best ever, in the decade since the Rams hired him as head coach. But McVay says he almost left the Rams because of his insecurities.

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Wife of scholar detained in China wants Trump to press Xi to release him -- Min Zin, a Myanmar scholar, has been held for more than 100 days at what human rights groups say is a "black site" in China.

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Supreme Court stays out of custody dispute between California couple and surrogate -- Justice Elena Kagan declined a request from a surrogate to intervene in a custody dispute with a California couple.

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