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Five people killed in Northern Michigan, officials say; suspect found dead -- Authorities are investigating the killings of five people Friday in rural Northern Michigan, officials said. The suspect in the case was also found dead.

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Democratic senators demand answers about conditions aboard USS Abraham Lincoln

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First on CBS - Inside "the Pool": Fugitive arrested in alleged cross-border car trade scheme - Along the Texas-Mexico border, prosecutors say a group of businessmen found a way to monopolize the trade of used cars - a scheme called "the Pool." This week, authorities say they caught one alleged member. 6H ago

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Warship that sank in 1908 is found: "Undisturbed for 118 years" -- The Royal Navy and shipwreck hunters have been searching in vain for the remains of HMS Tiger for over a century.

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Hormuz chaos highlights risks for other global trade chokepoints -- The war in Iran has underscored how disruptions to a key shipping route thousands of miles away can have a material impact on American consumers.

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Golfer Jessica Bang, 18, dies while preparing for tournament in Thailand -- Jessica Bang collapsed on Aug. 1 as she was preparing in Thailand for a tournament and was transported to a hospital in Bangkok.

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Feds charge woman for allegedly vandalizing World War II Memorial in D.C. -- The top federal prosecutor in Washington, D.C., said a woman has been arrested and faces two felony charges related to vandalism of the World War II Memorial.

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Indiana river breaks 1913 flooding record as governor declares state of emergency -- The White River in Indiana rose to record-breaking levels as more than 11 inches of rain has fallen east of Indianapolis since Tuesday.

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Tomato soup kits sold at Walmart recalled over listeria concerns -- The 14oz soup kits were distributed at Walmart stores in 29 states between June 30 and July 7, according to the FDA.

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Count Binface wins hearts, if not the election, in bid to defeat Trump ally -- Count Binface, a satirical candidate who's become a mainstay in recent U.K. elections, achieved his greatest success yet.

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Burned Out? Hate Your Manager? Take a Mental-Health Leave. -- Employees are using mental-health leave for everything from taking care of sick parents to traveling to Bali to become influencers.

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How My Generation Became Antisemitic -- I'm a high school student. The Jew-hatred I see spreading through young Americans is worse than you think.

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Why Democrats Said No to Francesca Hong -- The democratic socialist lost her bid for governor when her past radical comments resurfaced and opponents launched an offensive blitz.

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Trump asks Supreme Court to intervene in White House ballroom legal fight -- The Trump administration asked the Supreme Court to intervene in the legal battle over President Trump's White House ballroom.

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Dad of USS Lincoln sailor worries about crew as deployment stretches on -- The USS Abraham Lincoln has been at sea for nine months, and sailors have maintained a grueling pace amid the war in Iran.

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Kennedy Center board votes to restore Trump's name on building -- The Kennedy Center's board of trustees voted to add President Trump's name to the facade of the performing arts center, more than two months after a judge ordered its removal, according to a Democrat who sits on the center's board. -- Aug 13

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Trump administration's antisemitism lawsuit against Harvard dismissed -- The lawsuit was one of many steps against Harvard that the Trump administration has taken since President Trump's return to office, in addition to attempting to cancel billions of dollars in federal funds. -- Aug 13

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Trump's secret plane switch took place within a day of credible missile threat -- President Trump secretly moved from Air Force One to another plane within a day of U.S. and Turkish intelligence picking up on an Iranian plot to fire a missile at the jet, CBS News has learned. -- Aug 13

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Sponsored - Thinking about a gold IRA? Here's what you need to know first. A gold IRA can add precious metals to your retirement plan, but there's a lot to consider before opening one. 6H ago

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Why are gold prices falling? 4 factors that are impacting gold's value

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How much interest can a $10,000 short-term CD earn over the next year? -- A $10,000 short-term CD account can produce a big return while still providing savers a baseline of flexibility.

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Why is a debt collector calling about a debt that's not on your credit report? -- It can be confusing to get calls about a collection account that's not on your credit. Here's what may be going on.

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FDA upgrades egg recall linked to salmonella to highest risk level -- U.S. food regulators say 1.6 million cartons of recalled eggs can "cause serious adverse health consequences or death."

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How to get a refund for Trump tariffs struck down by Supreme Court -- The U.S. has refunded more than $100 billion in illegal tariffs to businesses, and some of that money is going to consumers - here's what to know.

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See how much renters pay for a 2-bedroom home in 50 U.S. cities -- Nearly half of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing. Here's what it costs to rent a two-bedroom home in 50 U.S. cities.

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What Luigi Mangione said as he pleaded guilty -- Luigi Mangione on Friday entered a guilty plea in his federal case, admitting he shot and killed UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson outside a Midtown Manhattan hotel in 2024. CBS News' Katrina Kaufman and Jessica Levinson have more.

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Watch: Trump on USS Lincoln deployment -- President Trump responded Friday to a question about the USS Abraham Lincoln, denying reports of bad conditions and saying the ship's deployment hasn't been "nearly long enough."

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Brian Thompson's family on Mangione plea news -- The family of slain UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson is reacting to news that his alleged killer, Luigi Mangione, plans to plead guilty in the federal case against him. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson has more.

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Treating Lindsay Clancy -- The focus in the Lindsay Clancy trial shifts to her mental health treatment as jurors hear testimony from her psychiatric providers, friends, and family. "48 Hours" correspondent Erin Moriarty and CBS News correspondent Shanelle Kaul break down the emotional moments in court, the competing narratives emerging at the center of the case, and the lasting questions surrounding maternal mental health.

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The Takeout - Sen. Blumenthal on USS Lincoln conditions - Connecticut's Democratic Sen. Richard Blumenthal was one of the first lawmakers to raise concerns over the conditions aboard the USS Lincoln. He joins "The Takeout" to discuss the latest developments over the ship. 2H ago - 5:29

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New report on artillery plant boondoggle -- A new report from ProPublica reveals a $533 million contract for a factory to make howitzer shells destined for Ukraine did not produce a single usable shell. Jesse Coburn, the author of that report, joins "The Takeout" to discuss.

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Rep. Beatty on Kennedy Center renaming -- The Kennedy Center board, now made up mostly of President Trump's allies, voted Thursday to put the president's name back on the building. Rep. Joyce Beatty, who has challenged Mr. Trump's changes to the Kennedy Center and was on the phone call where the renaming decision was made, joined "The Takeout" to discuss.

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New carrier on way to replace USS Lincoln -- The USS George Washington aircraft carrier is headed to the Middle East to replace the USS Abraham Lincoln, a U.S. official tells CBS News. The Lincoln has been deployed for almost nine months and in recent weeks, some families have voiced concerns about conditions on the ship. CBS News' Charlie D'Agata, Samantha Vinograd and Nancy Cordes have more on the ship and the Iran war.

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What to know after Luigi Mangione guilty plea -- Luigi Mangione pleaded guilty on Friday to federal charges for the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson joins with analysis.

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