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Trump's goals for the Iran war and what he's saying now -- When the U.S.-Iran conflict began, President Trump laid out a litany of aggressive war aims. Here's what the president and his top aides said then - and how their views have changed.

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Researchers find "Pink Planet" has salty clouds: "We were very surprised" -- The "Pink Planet," formally known as GJ504b, was discovered in 2013 and is technically not a planet but rather a "planetary-mass companion."

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Comedian Carlos Mencia charged with tax fraud in L.A. -- Carlos Mencia is accused of failing to report $8.7 million in income over a six-year period.

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NYC celebrates Knicks NBA championship with ticker-tape parade -- The New York Knicks went up New York City's famous Canyon of Heroes for a massive ticker-tape parade celebrating the 2026 NBA champions.

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Tornadoes tear through multiple states across Midwest, Southeast -- Tornadoes were reported in Illinois, Iowa and several other states Wednesday as severe weather slammed a large swath of the Midwest​ and Southeast.

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Americans say they're reading fewer books. Here's what they're doing instead. -- Many people are spending more time on screens, but also doing more physical activities, a new CBS News poll finds.

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GOP congressman, missing for months, set to return on June 30 -- Republican Rep. Tom Kean Jr. of New Jersey will return to Congress on June 30, his spokesperson said, after being away since March in an unexplained absence that has confounded Capitol Hill.

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Janeese Lewis George projected to win D.C. Democratic primary for mayor -- Kenyan McDuffie said he called Janeese Lewis George "to congratulate her on her victory and wish her success as she prepares for the general election."

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Man charged after toddler ends up in crocodile enclosure at zoo -- Police in eastern England said a man was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a 3-year-old boy "ended up in the crocodile enclosure" at a zoo.

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Trump Gives Iran a Lifeline and Calls It Peace -- On his 80th birthday, President Trump is celebrating an agreement that temporarily solves a problem his war helped create.

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Inside the Crowd at Trump's Big Fight -- 'It's the president's birthday, somebody needs to get knocked out,' said one of the guys I watched UFC Freedom 250 with.

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America's Birthday Isn't About Trump -- Trump and his critics are making the president the focus of the country's 250th anniversary. But Americans have so much more to celebrate.

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Obama Presidential Center opens in Chicago with star-studded celebrations -- The Obama Presidential Center's grand opening ceremony featured a star-studded lineup of tributes, speeches and musical performances.

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Trump upends Senate GOP's plans once again with nomination demands -- A number of poorly timed announcements have forced Senate Republicans to squander carefully laid plans, exposing a widening rift within the party.

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Supreme Court sides with man who challenged law barring drug users from having guns -- The Supreme Court on Thursday ruled in favor of a Texas man who challenged a federal law that bars certain drug users from having firearms.

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Trump awards Medal of Honor to 3 veterans of the Vietnam, Afghanistan wars -- In a ceremony at the White House, the president paid tribute to retired Marine Corps Maj. James Capers Jr., retired Army Maj. Nicholas Dockery and Marine Col. John W. Ripley, who died in 2008.

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Latest U.S. strike on alleged drug boat kills 3 in eastern Pacific, Pentagon says -- The U.S. military has attacked a boat accused of smuggling drugs in the eastern Pacific Ocean, killing three people.

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High interest rates are on pause again. This is the savings account you should avoid. -- Not every savings account is favorable in today's high-rate climate. Here's one you should specifically avoid now.

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How to find the highest CD interest rate this June

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How much interest can $50,000 earn now? Here are 4 account options to know.

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The Fed just paused interest rates again. Here are 3 affordable ways you can still borrow money. -- The Fed held rates steady again this week, but a few borrowing options are still cheaper than you may expect.

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Want to borrow home equity without refinancing? 3 options to consider

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$100,000 home equity loan vs. $100,000 HELOC: Which has the cheaper monthly payments now?

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Can debt collectors pursue surviving spouses for unpaid debt? -- When a spouse dies with debt, creditors could still come calling. Here's what surviving spouses should know.

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Can bankruptcy protect your retirement accounts from creditors?

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Best debt relief companies, plus advice borrowers need to know now

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Gas prices fall below $4 a gallon for the first time in nearly 3 months -- The national average for a gallon of regular gas in the U.S. drops to $3.99, the lowest since March 30.

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Less than half of Americans can afford quality healthcare, Gallup finds -- Gallup found that only 49% of Americans were "cost-secure" last year, with concerns about medical bills and prescription costs rising across income groups.

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Federal Reserve holds interest rates steady but leaves door open to hike -- U.S. inflation is expected to remain elevated through the end of the year, Fed officials say in their latest forecast. -- Jun 17

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Waymo recalls robotaxis after some vehicles entered construction zone -- The recall follows multiple incidents in which Waymo robotaxis drove past ramp-closure signs and into freeway construction zones.

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Social Security faces looming benefit cuts. Can the program be saved? -- Social Security checks could see a 22% cut in 2032 unless Congress takes steps to shore up the program. Here are 5 ideas for fixing it. -- Jun 17

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Bipartisan criticism for Trump's Iran deal -- Vice President JD Vance defended President Trump's deal with Iran, which he signed on Wednesday at the Palace of Versailles in France. Weijia Jiang has more reaction and details.

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How Trump's Iran rhetoric has changed -- Many of President Trump's stated reasons for going to war with Iran are left unresolved in the initial deal with Iran, and many of the president's goals for the war haven't been met. But what has changed in just a few months is his rhetoric. Margaret Brennan reports.

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Chicago welcomes Obama Presidential Center -- Former President Barack Obama formally unveiled his presidential center in Chicago on Thursday, calling it an "expression of thanks" to the city and a monument, not to his story, but to the U.S.'s story. Caitlin Huey-Burns reports.

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CBS Evening News - Ukraine launches drone attack on Moscow - Ukraine hammered Russia with the largest attack on the capital city of Moscow since Russia invaded its neighbor more than four years ago. A massive swarm of Ukrainian drones hit a major oil refinery there, among other targets, on Thursday. Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said it was a retaliatory act. Aidan Stretch reports. 3H ago - 1:33

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Artist perseveres after tumor impacts sight -- After artist Vincent Serritella underwent surgeries to remove a brain tumor on his optic nerve, he found a way to overcome his change in vision. Tony Dokoupil has the story.

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The Daily Report - Comparing Trump and Obama's Iran deals - The Trump administration has said repeatedly that the memorandum of understanding between Iran and the U.S. is better than the deal negotiated by the Obama administration in 2015. "The Daily Report" breaks down both deals. 4H ago - 2:08

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Breaking down Supreme Court gun ruling -- The Supreme Court ruled in favor of a Texas man who challenged a federal law that broadly banned drug users from owning guns. The unanimous decision is a loss for the Trump administration, which had defended the 1968 law. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson breaks it down.

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Details on U.S.-Iran peace deal -- The clock started ticking for the U.S. and Iran to reach a final long-term peace deal after the presidents of both countries signed off on the 14-point memorandum of understanding on Wednesday. CBS News White House reporter Aaron Navarro has more.

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CDC issues millions for Ebola response -- The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention set aside more than $100 million to strengthen its response to the Ebola outbreak in East and Central Africa. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul reports on the emergency funding.

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Australia's social media ban, 6 months later -- Six months after Australia implemented the world's first-ever social media ban for kids under 16, South Australia Premier Peter Malinauskas joins "The Daily Report" to discuss the changes he's seen among teens. -- Jun 17

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