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Switching to a cheaper health plan delayed a man's access to vital medicine -- A Florida man thought he had carefully planned for a seamless switch between health plans. It was anything but.

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Telescope spots most distant quasars ever discovered -- Quasars - the brightest objects in the universe - are powered by supermassive black holes at the heart of early galaxies.

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NASA administrator: "We are very much in a space race right now" against China -- NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman said the U.S. is "very much in a space race right now" against China, as the two countries vie to land astronauts on the moon and secure a near-permanent presence.

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Super Typhoon Bavi makes landfall near Guam with extreme, life-threatening winds -- Bavi, a massive cyclone approaching the Mariana Islands east of the Philippines, was forecast to strike Rota early Monday morning local time.

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D.C. air quality drops to "very unhealthy" levels after July 4th fireworks -- A "purple" air quality alert was issued for Washington, D.C., and surrounding areas, meaning pollution reached levels considered "very unhealthy."

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Trump touts American "golden age," attacks communism in July 4th speech -- In a speech delayed by a two-hour evacuation of the National Mall due to severe weather, President Trump mixed politics with history.

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8 people, including 4 children, wounded in July 4th shooting -- A 21-year-old woman is in critical condition, and 4 of the injured are children between the ages of 6 and 14, according to he police.

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Delta Air Lines flight hit by firework while landing at Midway International Airport -- A Delta Air Lines flight landing in Chicago was hit by a firework as it was coming to land at Midway International Airport on Saturday.

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Yemen's Houthis kill 16 government troops; cargo ship reports attack in Red Sea -- Both incidents were reported near the port city of Hodeidah, which is under control of the Iranian-backed Houthi rebel group.

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DNA technology leads to identification of Revolutionary War soldier -- The remains of a Revolutionary War soldier were identified as a young man from Maryland just before America's 250th anniversary.

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The American innovation that made millions of others possible -- From the lightbulb to the airplane, to medical breakthroughs and the internet age, the past 250 years have been defined by America's intrepid intellect.

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3 futurists predict what America will be like in the centuries ahead -- From space to healthcare and artificial intelligence, what could the next 250 years of the United States look like?

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I'm a Female Athlete. The Supreme Court Finally Gave Us the Protection We Need. -- When Lia Thomas, a biological male, joined Penn's women's swim team, my coaches told me to accept it. The Supreme Court's ruling on transgender athletes vindicated me.

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Forget What Your Parents Told You About Money -- Buying a home, chasing credentials, and eliminating debt are not always the right decisions in today's economy.

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The Greatness of the Constitution Shines in the Birthright Citizenship Case -- The Court's decision shows that constitutionalism is strong. The Justices stood against the president, and did so on a matter of core constitutional principle.

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Mallory McMorrow suspends Senate campaign in Michigan -- State Sen. Mallory McMorrow announced on Sunday that she is suspending her campaign for Senate, narrowing the Democratic field ahead of the competitive August primary.

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Exclusive - Bessent on Trump's crypto earnings: "I don't think there's an appearance problem" Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent touched on the recent disclosure of President Trump's crypto earnings, the latest developments with the tax-deferred Trump Accounts, and the struggles facing the U.S. economy. Jul 2

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Trump announces pardons for pollution violators prosecuted for "fixing their car" -- CBS News previously reported President Trump was weighing pardons of a slate of people convicted of emissions and clean air-related violations. -- Jul 3

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Trump says U.S. keeping current support levels for NATO would be "ridiculous" -- President Trump says it would be "ridiculous" for the United States to continue its "one sided" relationship with NATO. His remarks came less than a week before a NATO summit in Turkey. -- Jul 3

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What not to do if your CD account matures this July -- Have a CD account with a July 2026 maturity date? Here are three things to avoid doing before that point.

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How much interest will an $18,000 long-term CD account earn if opened this July?

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How much interest can a $55,000 CD account earn if opened now?

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Which AC settings can actually lower your electric bill this summer? -- Dealing with high electric bills this summer? A few changes to your AC settings may help trim your cooling costs.

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Will a new central air conditioning unit lower your electric bill?

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Will a home warranty cover the cost of a central air conditioning unit?

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Silver's price is down 49% since January. Is it still a good investment? -- The price of silver has dropped substantially from a January high. Here's why it's still a good investment anyway.

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Is silver a better investment than gold this summer? Experts weigh in

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Here's why a gold investment makes sense right now

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NCAA president says he hopes to "dramatically limit" prop betting -- NCAA President Charlie Baker said he hopes to "dramatically limit" prop betting at the collegiate level and beyond.

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How to save money on air conditioning as electric bills climb -- As Americans endure another bout of extreme heat, experts say small thermostat adjustments and other energy-saving steps can help reduce soaring cooling costs. -- Jul 3

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Here's who won - and lost - under Trump's "big, beautiful bill" -- A year after President Trump signed the sweeping tax and spending package, its effects on households, businesses and federal programs are increasingly evident. -- Jul 3

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Spotify removes streams of No. 1 song after suspicious Kalshi bets -- Spotify said the streams tied to Malcolm Todd's "Earrings" were not from genuine listeners after suspicious betting activity emerged on Kalshi. -- Jul 2

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What is the "buy, borrow, die" tax strategy Gavin Newsom wants to ban? -- As a proposed billionaire tax in California moves forward, Gov. Newsom says other approaches are needed, including closing a tax loophole used by the ultra-rich. -- Jul 2

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America's space story on the nation's 250th birthday -- As America celebrates its 250th birthday, a look at the major events in NASA's history from John F. Kennedy's speech proclaiming America's intention to go to the moon to the doomed Challenger mission and today's return to space.

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What would George Washington think of America today? -- Mount Vernon, the home of our nation's first president, is the most-visited historic house in the U.S. But what do Americans visiting Mount Vernon - on the occasion of our country's 250th anniversary - think about what George Washington represents? And today, would the Founding Father recognize the nation he helped create? "Sunday Morning" national correspondent Robert Costa reports.

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A return to "Little House on the Prairie" -- Laura Ingalls Wilder's semi-autobiographical "Little House on the Prairie" series, which inspired a classic 1970s TV show, is returning to screens this summer in a new adaptation of Wilder's beloved books. Correspondent Faith Salie talks with stars Alice Halsey, Skywalker Hughes, Crosby Fitzgerald and Luke Bracey; writer-showrunner Rebecca Sonnenshine; and executive producer Joy Gorman Wettels, about myth-making and pioneers in the American West.

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Full interview: Dr. Debra Houry -- Watch Margaret Brennan's full interview with former CDC chief medical officer Dr. Debra Houry, a portion of which aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on July 5, 2025. Editor's note: This interview was taped on July 1, 2026.

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60 Minutes - Inside the world of Banana Ball - Savannah Bananas owner Jesse Cole dreamed of making baseball livelier and more fun. Now the team is taking its dances, acrobatics, and trick plays to sold-out stadiums across the U.S. 12H ago - 13:48

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London's cabbies skeptical about robotaxis -- London black cab drivers, who are required to memorize thousands of streets to get their license, are being tested in a new way. Several companies are trying to bring robotaxis to the city's streets.

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The only active rare earth mine in the U.S. -- The Trump administration is working with a U.S. company to challenge China's dominance over rare earth elements. The metals are essential for components in smartphones, robotics, fighter jets, and drones.

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Cambodia tracking down looted antiquities -- Looters stole thousands of priceless artifacts from religious sites across Cambodia. An American lawyer is working with the country to bring them home. -- Jun 28

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Prediction market bets on war defy odds -- Prediction market users are profiting from bets on war. Analysts say suspiciously timed bets, and the high win rates of wagers on military outcomes , are likely signs of insider trading. -- Jun 28

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48 Hours - The Day My Mother Never Came Home - Did a father use his 6-year-old son as an alibi for murder? A son grapples with his parents' troubled past. "48 Hours" contributor Vladimir Duthiers reports. Jun 27 - 42:04

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"Dead Girls Don't Talk" -- A man charged with murder for poisoning two women tells a friend, "dead girls don't talk." Brave survivors speak out on their behalf. "48 Hours" contributor Jonathan Vigliotti reports.

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Could Angela Prichard Have Been Saved? -- A woman repeatedly called police for help when she was attacked, stalked, and intimidated by her husband. It didn't stop him from killing her. "48 Hours" contributor Jonathan Vigliotti reports.

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The Plot to Eliminate Alyssa Burkett -- A toxic couple orchestrates an elaborate plan to kill a mother. "48 Hours" correspondent Peter Van Sant reports.

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Deputy Spivey on Trial -- A TV bailiff accused of murdering his wife is determined to prove his innocence. "48 Hours" correspondent Natalie Morales reports.

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