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National debt tops $40 trillion after doubling in under 10 years -- Federal debt has mounted amid tax cuts and trillions in pandemic spending, adding to the nation's interest payments.

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AI apps that can digitally undress any photo pose back-to-school risk -- Think that back-to-school photo is safe to post online? Bad actors could use AI "nudify" apps to make it X-rated.

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How Moderna's melanoma mRNA vaccine could fight deadliest skin cancer -- CBS News medical correspondent Dr. Celine Gounder, who has had melanoma herself, said Moderna's experimental trial is "a big win for mRNA vaccines against cancer."

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Exclusive - He spied for the U.S. in the war on terror. Now ICE wants to deport him. The Trump administration is trying to deport a self-described CIA spy who won permission to live in the U.S. by helping convict terrorists. 12H ago

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AI companies buying up books: 404 Media -- Some used and independent bookstores have reported unexpectedly large book orders and suspect that the books are being scanned to train AI models and then destroyed. As part of a new investigative report, 404 Media put a tracking device in a book to see where it'd end up. Emanuel Maiberg, a journalist and co-founder at 404 Media, joins CBS News to discuss.

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How AI powered robots are helping small farms -- From labor shortages to environmental impacts, farmers are looking to AI to help revolutionize the agriculture industry. One California startup, Farm-ng, is tapping into the power of AI and robotics to perform a wide range of tasks, including seeding, weeding and harvesting. -- Mar 28, 2024

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Former Meta engineer testifies in fed trial -- Wendy Sheehan Donnell, editor-in-chief of PCMag, joins CBS News to discuss the latest in the tech world as a former Meta engineer takes the stand in the company's landmark federal trial for allegedly causing children to become addicted to its products.

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Famed century-old ship "Sava's Titanic" emerges amid drought in Europe -- The boat was carrying wounded fighters when it hit a German mine in late April 1945, experts say.

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Nazi warships, mammoth bones emerge as Danube River dries up

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Lindsay Clancy testimony ends early due to "unforeseen circumstance" -- Lindsay Clancy's trial continued Wednesday in Massachusetts, though testimony for the day ended earlier than expected.

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Key moments from the Lindsay Clancy trial as the defense starts to make its case

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Pilot killed as small plane, state police helicopter collide in Pennsylvania -- One person was killed and two Pennsylvania State Police troopers were injured when a small plane and a state police helicopter collided in central Pennsylvania, authorities said.

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NASA's Swift telescope will plunge toward Earth after rescue mission called off -- The mission to save NASA's sinking space telescope has been called off, dooming the telescope to a fiery reentry later this year.

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Woman told House panel that Gomez sexually assaulted her, attorneys say -- The California Democrat said Monday that he "made personal mistakes outside my marriage" and that his "actions were consensual in nature."

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Publix frozen blueberry recall upgraded to highest health risk level -- Recalled frozen blueberries and mixed berries that could be contaminated with E. coli pose the most severe category of health risk, according to the FDA.

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2 members of Tennessee college cycling team killed in highway collision -- Two members of the Milligan University cycling team were killed, and several more injured, in a collision with a vehicle on a rural highway in eastern Tennessee Wednesday morning.

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Moving pillowcase leads to discovery of reptiles in car seized at border -- Federal officers found a moving pillowcase in a car that was seized at the U.S.-Mexico border. A collection of stolen exotic reptiles was inside.

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She's lived through unimaginable grief. Her advice: "Reach for the joy." -- Author and grief coach Kate Doerge joined Norah O'Donnell for a candid talk about coping with grief.

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A City's War on Surveillance Cameras -- Activists in upstate New York say their fight against Flock's license plate cameras is the first step in dismantling Big Tech's overreach.

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The Not-So-Special Relationship -- Israel and the United States should always be allies and friends, but they need space to enact differing policies when their real interests diverge.

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A Race Between Two Clocks in Iran -- The outflow of oil through the Strait of Hormuz may be greater than we think, but Americans' tolerance for the continuation of an unpopular war may be shorter than we think.

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Florida democratic socialist Angie Nixon says "it's not about labels" -- Florida state Rep. Angie Nixon defeated Alex Vindman in Tuesday's primary, setting up the race against GOP Sen. Ashley Moody in November.

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Scandal-ridden Cory Mills ousted in GOP primary in Florida's 7th District

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Byron Donalds, David Jolly to face off in Florida governor's race

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Wasserman Schultz wins Democratic primary for Florida's District 20

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Michael Cohen, Trump's fixer-turned-nemesis, says he'll interview former boss -- "This is the first public conversation between the president and myself in eight years," said Cohen.

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How progressive wins in Democratic primaries are shaping the midterms -- Progressive momentum has been a prominent storyline as Democrats look to flip control of the House and Senate next year. But how far will it go?

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Darline Graham says she's "not that informed on national security" at debate -- The Republican nominee for the South Carolina Senate seat will be determined in the runoff between Sen. Darline Graham and Rep. Ralph Norman on Aug. 25.

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Trump says he expects to meet with North Korea's Kim Jong Un this year -- President Trump wants to meet again with Kim Jong Un to discuss denuclearization, the Wall Street Journal reports, despite having nothing to show for 3 previous summits.

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Money market vs. high-yield savings account: Which will be better if the Fed raises interest rates? -- Savings rates could climb if the Fed hikes rates. Here's how to position your cash before that happens.

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How much interest can a $10,000 9-month CD earn right now?

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How much can you earn by putting $50,000 in a 6-month CD this August?

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How can you apply for student loan forgiveness in 2026? -- Student loan repayment options have changed, and there are a few things to know now, before seeking forgiveness.

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Are you eligible for student loan forgiveness if you have private and federal loans?

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Which student loan borrowers qualify for public service loan forgiveness in 2026?

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Should you pay collections debt that's past the statute of limitations? -- An old collections balance may have lost its legal bite, but paying it could come with unintended consequences.

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Can debt collectors contact you at work? Here's what borrowers should know

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How much can debt forgiveness save on $30,000 in credit card debt this August?

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Bond market sell-off threatens to drive up loan costs -- The yield on the 30-year Treasury this week hit its highest level since 2007, a rise that could put upward pressure on borrowing costs.

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Moderna stock surges as melanoma vaccine trial shows "landmark moment" -- Moderna and Merck announced study results that reflect a "landmark moment" in treatment for one of the deadliest forms of skin cancer.

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Women lag in high-paying AI jobs boom, LinkedIn study finds -- AI jobs can command a premium, but women are disproportionately underrepresented in such roles, according to hiring data.

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Trump pausing 50% tariffs on some Canadian goods as deal being finalized -- President Trump said Tuesday that the U.S. and Canada have reached a last-minute agreement to pause the 50% tariffs.

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Prince Harry and Meghan returning to the U.K. -- Prince Harry and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, are moving back to the U.K. six years after stepping back from their royal duties to start a new life in California, their representatives confirmed.

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5 Americans among 7 killed in Kenya chopper crash -- A luxury safari helicopter crashed in Kenya with no survivors, according to investigators there. Five of the seven people killed were Americans. Imtiaz Tyab reports.

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Trump flaunts White House improvement projects -- White House reporters were called to the South Lawn Wednesday for a surprise tour of some of President Trump's favorite home improvement projects around the White House. Nancy Cordes reports.

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CBS Evening News - Melanoma vaccine shows promising results - An experimental melanoma vaccine could reduce the risk of the cancer returning or spreading for some high-risk patients. It's personalized for each patient and optimized using artificial intelligence. Dr. Jon LaPook has more details. 12H ago - 1:42

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Americans fighting brutal heat coast to coast -- Coast-to-coast heat is scorching the southern U.S., with the temperature in Charleston, South Carolina, with a heat index of 113 degrees, while California's Death Valley was seeing a high of 118 degrees. Jason Allen reports from Phoenix, Arizona, which is also experiencing triple-digit heat.

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Manhunt for wife of police officer found dead -- A search is underway in Massachusetts for a 58-year-old woman considered armed and dangerous whose police officer husband was found dead Tuesday. Lilia Luciano has the latest developments.

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60 Minutes - Margaret Atwood: The 60 Minutes Interview - Margaret Atwood's fiction tells of future worlds plagued by totalitarianism, environmental collapse, and global pandemic. At 86, she looks not forward but back at her own life in a new memoir. Aug 16 - 13:11

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Mardi Gras Indians keeping tradition alive -- The Mardi Gras Indians, or Black Masking Indians, have been around since the 1800s. Members spend months painstakingly handcrafting suits to be worn while marching through New Orleans' neighborhoods.

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U.S. vets with PTSD take psychedelic journey -- 60 Minutes joined U.S. veterans with PTSD on a week-long psychedelic retreat in Mexico. Nearly a year later, most of the vets said the experience with psilocybin was life-changing.

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Indiana Hoosiers: from outcast to undefeated -- Indiana University football was known for losing. That changed with the recent historic season, when head coach Curt Cignetti and quarterback Fernando Mendoza led the team to a national championship.

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Inside author Mitch Albom's Haiti orphanage -- In Port-au-Prince, Haiti's gang-controlled capital, there's an orphanage taking in the most at-risk kids. It's run by bestselling author Mitch Albom and his wife Janine.

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