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CBS Mornings - "Survivor 50" contestant on returning to game - Contestant Colby Donaldson talks about returning to play "Survivor" again, why he wanted to play originally and how the 50th season is all about the fans. 2H ago - 04:39

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"El Mencho," the cartel leader killed in Mexico, had a violent history -- Nemesio Ruben Oseguera Cervantes, known as "El Mencho," was the leader of the notorious Jalisco New Generation Cartel prior to his death on Sunday.

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After leader killed, what does future hold for powerful Jalisco cartel?

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Social Security could run dry earlier than expected, analysis finds -- The Social Security Administration wouldn't stop issuing benefits once its trust funds are exhausted, but it could be forced to cut benefits.

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Foreign minister: Iran has the right to "nuclear energy, including enrichment" -- Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Iran has "every right to enjoy a peaceful nuclear energy, including enrichment" as the U.S. pushes for a deal on its nuclear program.

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U.S. beats Canada in thrilling hockey finals to win Olympic gold -- Through a sudden death overtime goal, the U.S. men's hockey team is golden over Canada.

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Residents in one of America's poorest counties say they feel abandoned -- McDowell County, once the nation's largest coal producer, is now one of the poorest places in the United States. Residents have little faith in the government.

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Armed man shot and killed inside Mar-a-Lago perimeter, Secret Service says -- An armed man was shot and killed early Sunday morning after "unauthorized entry" into the secure perimeter at President Trump's Mar-a-Lago estate, the U.S. Secret Service said.

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How Refik Anadol creates art using artificial intelligence -- Art made with AI is selling for over $1 million and being embraced by some of the world's most prestigious museums, but critics question if it really belongs in those spaces.The art world is divided.

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On South Africa's farms, there's pushback against claims of genocide -- President Trump claims White farmers in South Africa are victims of a genocide. South Africans dispute his claim.

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NASA to start slow-moving process returning moon rocket to hangar this week -- The space agency said Sunday it's targeting Tuesday for the slow, four-mile trek across Kennedy Space Center​, weather permitting.

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Winter Olympics closing ceremony celebrates athletes and Italian art in Verona -- The Milan Cortina Olympics ended Sunday with a closing ceremony inside the ancient Roman amphitheater, Verona Arena.

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See the Olympic medal count for the 2026 Winter Games -- Here is a look at where the medal count stands for Team USA and other nations as the competition heats up in the 2026 Winter Olympics.

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Inside the Christian Civil War over Antisemitism -- 'To be antisemitic is to be anti-Christian,' a famous Catholic once said. Today, many young Catholics believe that's outdated.

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The Boys of Team USA -- The Americans just won the best hockey game in a generation. They did so for their fallen teammate Johnny Gaudreau-and for all of us.

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How Tehran Whitewashes Its Crimes Abroad -- As Iran's security forces crushed protests, a parallel operation unfolded online, blaming a domestic uprising on a global conspiracy.

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Greer says White House expects to "stand by" trade deals after SCOTUS ruling -- U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer said "stand by" the trade deal agreements it has signed with its partners despite the Supreme Court's tariff decision.

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Trump says he will raise global tariffs to 15% after Supreme Court decision -- On Friday, President Trump signed a proclamation that would impose 10% tariffs on most foreign imports to the United States. -- Feb 21

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Huckabee's remarks on Israel and Middle East were taken out of context, embassy says -- U.S. ambassador to Israel, Mike Huckabee, made his comments during an interview with conservative commentator Tucker Carlson that aired Friday.

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Who's weighing in as Trump considers military strikes on Iran? -- President Trump says he's considering limited strikes against Iran as negotiations over its nuclear program are underway. Here are some of the figures talking with him about the decision. -- Feb 20

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Why the Supreme Court struck down Trump's most sweeping tariffs -- The Supreme Court divided 6-3 in finding that a federal law known as IEEPA does not authorize the president to impose tariffs. -- Feb 21

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What are today's mortgage interest rates: February 23, 2026? -- Want to buy a home or refinance your existing one? These are the mortgage interest rates to know now.

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

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How to get a mortgage interest rate close to 5% this February

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What qualifies you for bankruptcy? -- Bankruptcy can offer a financial fresh start, but not everyone qualifies. Here's what to know before filing. -- Feb 20

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What are the downsides of filing for Chapter 13 bankruptcy?

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Is $20,000 a lot of credit card debt?

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$40,000 money market account vs. $40,000 CD: Which will earn more interest in 2026? -- Don't deposit a five-figure amount in either account type before first calculating your interest-earning potential. -- Feb 20

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How much will a $10,000 CD account earn by 2027?

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$50,000 CD vs. $50,000 money market account: Which will earn more interest in 2026?

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Supreme Court ruling against Trump tariffs will offer relief, businesses say -- Businesses could be owed nearly $150 billion in refunds after the Supreme Court struck down tariffs imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act. -- Feb 21

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Fried rice sold at Trader Joe's recalled over possible glass contamination -- The recall involves 3.4 million pounds of frozen chicken fried rice products shipped to Trader Joe's locations nationwide and to retailers in Canada. -- Feb 20

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Walmart and other big companies say tariffs are forcing them to hike prices -- Large U.S. retailers say the Trump administration tariffs are forcing them to hike customer prices to offset higher costs. -- Feb 20

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See where homeowners pay the highest property taxes by county and state -- The median property tax bill in the U.S. soared 30% between 2019 and 2024, compounding the financial pressures on millions of Americans. -- Feb 20

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Massive winter storm slams millions -- Dangerous road conditions and massive snowfall totals are forcing millions of Americans to stay home Monday morning following a huge winter storm overnight. CBS News' Wendy Gillette reports, and meteorologist Tony Sadiku has the latest weather forecast.

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Fallout after cartel leader killed in Mexico -- Mexico's most notorious drug cartel has retaliated after soldiers killed their leader, Nemesio Ruben Oseguera Cervantes, also known as "El Mencho." Cartel members burned vehicles and blocked roads, stranding many tourists as airlines canceled flights. Karen Hua reports.

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Armed man shot and killed at Mar-a-Lago -- The U.S. Secret Service shot and killed a North Carolina man who authorities say entered a secure perimeter at Mar-a-Lago with a shotgun and gas canister. President Trump and the first lady were at the White House at the time. Scott MacFarlane reports.

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Isabel May on joining "Scream" franchise -- Isabel May speaks with "CBS Mornings" about starring in "Scream 7" after her breakout performance in the Yellowstone prequel "1883." May discusses joining the cult classic franchise, which takes place 30 years after the first murders, what it was like to work with Neve Campbell and how she prepared for the role.

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David Begnaud launches "Do Good Crew" -- CBS News contributor David Begnaud announced on "CBS Mornings" the launch of his company, "Do Good Crew" - which celebrates everyday heroes. At the heart of it is a podcast "The Person who Believed in Me."

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Norah O'Donnell highlights women in history -- Norah O'Donnell joins "CBS Mornings" to speak about her new book, "We the Women: The Hidden Heroes Who Shaped America." O'Donnell highlights women who are often overlooked or forgotten in history. She said "women in history are so important to the shaping of this country," but later added "they don't get the praise that they deserve."

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Winter storm slams East Coast -- A winter storm is impacting parts of 11 states along the East Coast with blizzard warnings in effect for 41 million people. A ban on nonessential travel is in effect in New York City. Meanwhile, New England could get up to 2 feet of snow with wind gusts over 60 mph.

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60 Minutes - Inside the birthplace of food stamps - McDowell County, West Virginia barely survived coal's collapse and the opioid crisis. Now cuts to food stamps and Medicaid threaten to push its poorest residents to the edge. 15H ago - 13:00

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Inside Trump's South Africa Afrikaner claims -- 60 Minutes travels to South Africa to investigate President Trump's claims that White farmers are victims of a genocide that reporters aren't covering.

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AI art divide: Revolutionary or a gimmick -- A pioneering artist says collaboration between humans and artificial intelligence can bring in a "new age of imagination." Critics question if it's even art.

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Miracle babies of the Mauthausen camp -- Eva Clarke, Hana Berger-Moran, and Mark Olsky are survivors born to survivors. During the Holocaust, their mothers were young Jewish women sent to concentration camps when they were newly pregnant. -- Feb 15

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GRAS fuels rise of ultraprocessed foods -- There are Americans who are "obscenely obese and at the same time malnourished," Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. says. He blames ultraprocessed food. -- Feb 15

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