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Hillary Clinton tells House panel she had "no idea" about Epstein's crimes

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Old photograph helps identify U.S. soldier who died in Korean War -- When dental records and DNA matches failed, investigators turned to an older technology.

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Scouting America to alter policies to maintain military support, Hegseth says -- Some of the changes mirror Scoutig America's suggestions to the Department of Justice, including discontinuing its Citizenship in Society merit badge and introducing a Military Service merit badge.

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Boy's birth brings hope for Amazon tribe facing possible extinction -- One official calls a newborn boy "a symbol of the resistance of the Akuntsu people, but also a source of hope for Indigenous peoples."

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U.S. offers $10 million for capture of cartel bosses "The Frog" and "Achilles" -- The U. S. is offering $5 million each for information on Rene Arzate Garcia and his brother Alfonso Arzate Garcia.

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How Americans plan to use their bigger tax refunds this year -- Early tax refund data shows the typical check is so far 14% higher than a year ago. Here's what Americans are planning to do with the money.

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Bobby J. Brown, "The Wire" and "Law & Order: SUV" actor, dies at 62 -- Bobby J. Brown's breakout role was as a police officer on HBO's "The Wire." He appeared in 12 episodes across four seasons.

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Medicaid is paying for more dental care. GOP cuts threaten to reverse the trend. -- With about $900 billion in cuts expected to hit states over the next decade, many programs could roll back dental coverage.

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Federal Reserve seeking to quash subpoenas in DOJ investigation, source says -- The Federal Reserve has been mounting a closed-door effort to block the Justice Department's subpoenas for chairman Jerome Powell, CBS News has learned.

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FBI moving command post in Nancy Guthrie investigation, source says -- The investigation into the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie is still running at full speed, a law enforcement source familiar with the investigation told CBS News.

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Senator seeks DEA info on "incredibly disturbing" Epstein drug investigation -- Federal drug enforcement investigators targeted Jeffrey Epstein and 14 others in a yearslong probe first reported by CBS News.

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Bipartisan bill aims to block big investors from buying single-family homes -- A bipartisan Senate duo is teaming up on legislation that would ban large investment firms from snapping up single-family homes, a measure they say is aimed at the country's housing affordability crunch.

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New legislation in House would ban taxpayer money from going to Jan. 6 rioters - The bill would ban distribution of taxpayer money for any "January 6th compensation fund" and any further refund of damage payments made by convicted Capitol rioters. Feb 25

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I Was the Target of an FBI Sting -- What I thought was a run-of-the-mill political donation was in fact part of an elaborate FBI sting that would turn my life upside down. Now I'm fighting to fix the law that was used against me.

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How Instagram Broke Its Promise to Protect Teens -- Newly unsealed court documents show Meta executives scrambling to save face: 'We're exposed with nowhere to hide.'

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On the Ground in Nigeria's Religious Killing Fields -- I spent a week in Nigeria, where entire villages are being emptied in coordinated raids-all while the government looks away and the world stays silent.

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About a dozen FBI staff who worked on Trump documents case fired, sources say -- At least 10 FBI employees were fired Wednesday, after FBI Director Kash Patel alleged former special counsel Jack Smith had subpoenaed his phone records.

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Trump administration asks Supreme Court to allow end of TPS for Syrians -- The Trump administration asked the Supreme Court on Thursday to allow it to end temporary deportation protections for thousands of Syrian immigrants living in the U.S. -- Feb 26

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Prosecutor defends human smuggling charges against Kilmar Abrego Garcia -- A federal judge is weighing whether to dismiss the criminal case against Kilmar Abrego Garcia on the grounds the prosecution is vindictive.

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Judge rules construction of Trump's White House ballroom can continue for now -- U.S. District Judge Richard Leon ruled Thursday that the legal challenge brought by a preservationist group failed because the White House is not a government agency.

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Can credit card debt be forgiven due to disability? -- If a disability has made your credit card payments unmanageable, debt forgiveness may be closer than you think.

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What are today's mortgage interest rates: February 27, 2026? -- Hoping to buy a home or refinance your current one? Here are the mortgage interest rates to know first.

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3 times mortgage interest rates could fall this March

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Inflation just fell. Will mortgage rates fall next? Here's what to consider.

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Trump Media & Technology Group says it may spin off Truth Social -- President Trump's media company, which is merging with a fusion energy player, is exploring whether to spin off Trump Social as a publicly traded concern.

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Novartis settles suit over use of woman's "stolen" cells to advance medicine -- Novartis has settled a suit by Henrietta Lacks' estate alleging the pharmaceutical giant unjustly profited off cells were taken from her tumor without her knowledge in 1951.

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Papa John's to close 300 restaurant as it moves to cut costs -- Struggling pizza chain Papa John's said it will close 200 restaurants this year and another 100 by the end of 2027.

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FedEx vows to pass any tariff refunds it gets from U.S. on to customers -- FedEx said it will reimburse customers if the Trump administration provides refunds following a Supreme Court ruling that struck down emergency tariffs.

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Mortgage rates fall below 6% for the first time since 2022 -- The decline in the average 30-year mortgage rate could be good news for home shoppers as the spring home-buying season gets rolling.

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Anxiety mounts about possible Iran strikes -- Lawmakers are reacting to the continued military buildup in the Middle East as concerns linger about strikes against Iran. CBS News' Charlie D'Agata reports.

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Military shoots down Border Protection drone -- Officials confirm the U.S. military mistakenly shot down a drone belonging to Customs and Border Protection in southwest Texas on Wednesday. A laser weapon was used to down the drone. Kris Van Cleave reports.

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White House says American killed in Cuba -- The White House confirmed an American was among the four people killed in Cuba during an encounter involving a speedboat that apparently neared the island from Florida. CBS News' Natalie Brand reports.

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Netflix drops bid for Warner Bros. Discovery -- Netflix has ended its bid for Warner Bros. Discovery and is clearing the way for a Paramount acquisition. CBS News' Jo Ling Kent reports.

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CBS Mornings - Eye Opener: Military shoots down CBP drone - Airspace in Texas was closed for a second time after the U.S. military shot down a Customs and Border Protection drone with a laser weapon. Plus, former President Bill Clinton is set to testify to a House panel about Jeffrey Epstein. All that and all that matters in today's Eye Opener. 4H ago - 01:57

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"Sinners" composer on blues music journey -- For Oscar-winning composer Ludwig Goransson, creating the score for "Sinners" was a challenge, explaining he had to find his "voice within the blues." He describes his unlikely personal connection to the music and how he met the film's director.

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"Scream" creator on directing latest movie -- "Scream" writer and creator Kevin Williamson describes his passion for horror films and being asked to direct a "Scream" movie for the first time, at the request of one of the returning stars. Natalie Morales reports.

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Pentagon, Anthropic in standoff amid deadline -- The Pentagon and defense contractor Anthropic remain at an impasse over the company's AI technology ahead of a 5:01 p.m. deadline Friday set by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. The CEO of Anthropic says the company will not allow access to its technology without safeguards to prevent abuse. Jo Ling Kent reports.

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Morgan Freeman on AI replicating his voice -- Legendary actor Morgan Freeman, who has starred in more than 100 movies in his six-decade career, joins "CBS Mornings" to talk about narrating the docuseries "The Dinosaurs" and how he's fighting the use of artificial intelligence to replicate his iconic voice.

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