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Anthropic's Claude AI being used in Iran war by U.S. military, sources say -- Two sources familiar with the U.S. military's use of artificial intelligence confirm that the U.S. used Anthropic's Claude AI model over weekend for the attack on Iran - and is still using it.

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Americans urged to leave 14 Middle East countries amid Iran war -- The State Department urged Americans to "depart now" from countries including Bahrain, Egypt, Israel, Lebanon, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates.

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Map shows attack locations across Iran, and Iran's retaliatory strikes -- A map created by the CBS News data team shows the strike locations across Iran, including the capital and the site of a major nuclear facility.

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Americans trying to evacuate Middle East frustrated with government response -- The U.S. Department of State has urged Americans to leave 14 countries​ across the Middle East amid the widening Iran war​, but most flights have been canceled.

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Laurie Buckhout projected to win GOP primary in redrawn N.C. district -- Buckhout narrowly lost to Democratic Rep. Don Davis in 2024.

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Howard Lutnick agrees to interview with House committee in Epstein probe -- Documents released by the Justice Department provided a look into Howard Lutnick's ties to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

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Bobby Pulido wins Democratic primary in Texas' 15th District, CBS News projects -- CBS News projects Bobby Pulido wins Texas' 15th Congressional District, setting up battle against Republican incumbent Rep. Monica De La Cruz.

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FBI agents Patel fired worked in counterintel, including on cases involving Iran -- Many of the agents who were fired last week by FBI Director Kash Patel were assigned to a squad that worked on global counterintelligence cases, including those involving Iran, sources said.

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Exclusive - Military questioned use of makeshift office space where U.S. troops were killed - The first American service members to die in the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran were killed in an apparent Iranian drone attack on a makeshift office space in Kuwait, sources told CBS News. 9H ago

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CBS News poll analysis on Hispanics, a key group, as primary season kicks off -- A year into Trump's second term, most Hispanics continue to rate the nation's economy badly and don't feel their incomes are keeping up with inflation.

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Social media believed to be shooter's is full of antisemitic, anti-Christian posts -- The attacker who opened fire at a bar in Austin, Texas, over the weekend appears to have posted antisemitic, anti-Christian and misogynistic messages on social media.

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Jury finds father of accused Georgia school shooter guilty on all charges -- The jury has found Colin Gray, the man whose teenage son is accused of killing two students and two teachers in a shooting at Georgia's Apalachee High School, guilty of second-degree murder and all other charges.

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AI executive Dario Amodei on the red lines Anthropic would not cross -- The CEO of Anthropic says his company refused to allow its technology to be used by the Trump Administration without certain guidelines (such as not using its AI to power fully-autonomous weapons without any human involvement).

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Read the full transcript of our interview with Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei -- Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei sat down with CBS News for an exclusive interview Friday, hours after Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth declared the company a supply chain risk to national security.

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Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei calls White House's actions "retaliatory and punitive" -- Hours before Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei's interview, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth deemed the AI company a "supply chain risk to national security," which restricts military contractors from doing business with Anthropic.

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J.D. Vance's Iran Dilemma -- The vice president is caught between Donald Trump and Tucker Carlson.

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Life Under Iran's Rockets -- After four months of peace, Israelis are back in shelters.

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The Rescuers Who Go Where the U.S. Government Can't -- The special operations and intelligence veterans who got Maria Corina Machado out of Venezuela are heading to the Middle East.

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Critical primaries held in Texas, North Carolina and Arkansas -- Voters headed to the polls Tuesday in Texas, North Carolina and Arkansas, marking the start of the 2026 midterm cycle.

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Whatley, Cooper projected to win North Carolina primaries, teeing up key Senate contest -- Former Gov. Roy Cooper and former Republican National Committee Chairman Michael Whatley are set to face off in November in what's expected to be among the most competitive Senate races of the cycle.

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Noem slammed by senators as Tillis calls her leadership of DHS "a disaster" -- Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem faced skepticism from both sides of the aisle at a hearing before the Senate Judiciary Committee on Tuesday.

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Most say Trump admin. still hasn't explained Iran goals, CBS News poll finds -- Many see the Iran conflict lasting at least months. A majority oppose it, and more say it makes the U.S. less safe.

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Video of Clintons' Epstein testimony released by House committee -- The House Oversight Committee released recordings of last week's depositions with former President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton.

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3 CD account moves to make this March -- Considering a CD account this month? Here are three strategic moves to make before making a deposit.

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How to earn $500 in interest before the end of 2026

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How much interest can $100,000 earn in 2026? Here are 4 options to know.

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Does the VA have a debt relief program? -- Veterans carry a disproportionate share of the debt burden. Here's what the VA offers - and where it falls short.

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Can veterans get their credit card debt forgiven?

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

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What is the downside of owning gold? -- Gold has soared past $5,100 an ounce, but the metal's impressive price run doesn't mean it's risk-free for investors.

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Which states have no sales tax on silver and gold?

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Best gold IRA companies and investing advice to know now

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Some baby formula brands contain heavy metals, Consumer Reports says -- Tests of dozens of baby formulas by Consumer Reports found that nearly half contained potentially dangerous chemicals.

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Amazon says drones hit three of its Middle East data center -- Drones struck two facilities in the United Arab Emirates directly, and damaged a data center in Bahrain, Amazon said.

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Stocks pare early losses as investors assess implications of war in Iran -- U.S. financial markets are rebounding after shedding more than 1,200 points in earlier trading on Tuesday.

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Beijing braces for economic impact as Iran war threatens Chinese oil -- China is the largest importer of energy in the world, and the disruption to oil imports caused by the conflict could be a potential Achilles' heel for Beijing.

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Wagers draw scrutiny after Iran strikes: "Insider trading," senator says -- Lawmakers are raising concerns that prediction market users are engaging in insider trading to wager on U.S. military actions. -- Mar 2

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Noem draws criticism in Senate hearing -- Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem faced skepticism from both sides of the aisle at a hearing before the Senate Judiciary Committee, with lawmakers criticizing her handling of the Trump administration's immigration agenda. Caitlin Huey Burns has more.

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Alleged shooter's father convicted of murder -- A Georgia jury has found Colin Gray, the man whose teenage son is accused of killing two students and two teachers in a shooting at Apalachee High School, guilty of second-degree murder and all other charges. Skyler Henry has details.

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Democrats question urgency of Iran strike -- The Senate is expected to vote on a series of Democrat-backed war powers resolutions aimed at stopping the conflict with Iran and preventing future wars without a greenlight from Congress. Nancy Cordes has details on Democrats' reactions.

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CBS Evening News - Trump says almost all of Iranian military hit - The U.S. and Israel have launched ferocious new attacks on Iran, with President Trump saying "just about everything's been knocked." Yet, Iran is still hitting back. Tony Dokoupil has the latest. 7H ago - 04:14

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Americans stranded amid war: "Everybody is scared" -- The U.S. State Department is urging the roughly 1 million American citizens in 14 countries in the Middle East to leave immediately and saying help is on the way. But with most planes grounded, many are finding escape nearly impossible. Matt Gutman reports.

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Dubai's U.S. consulate grounds hit by drone strike -- A suspected Iranian drone struck the grounds of a U.S. consulate in Dubai, setting it ablaze. There were no reports of casualties, but as Imtiaz Tyab reports, it's part of a punishing campaign by Tehran that has seen the United Arab Emirates targeted more than any other nation in the Gulf.

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The Daily Report - Free Press author: War in Iran is about China - President Trump said his objectives in Iran are to dismantle its military capabilities, destroy its naval assets, prevent it from obtaining a nuclear weapon and cut off funding to Iran's proxies. But Zineb Riboua, author of The Free Press article "The Iran Strike is All About China," argues otherwise. Paramount Skydance owns The Free Press and CBS News. 8H ago - 03:19

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Why North Carolina Senate primaries are crucial -- In North Carolina, voters are picking the candidates in one of the key Senate races of 2026. The state's incumbent Senator, Republican Thom Tillis, is not seeking reelection, opening the door for Democrats to potentially pick up a seat in November. CBS News congressional reporter Taurean Small has more from Raleigh.

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Poll: Most Americans disapprove of Iran war -- As U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran continue, new CBS News polling shows that most Americans disapprove. CBS News executive director of elections and surveys Anthony Salvanto has the numbers.

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Texas voters break early voting record -- Texas is holding two highly-watched Senate primary races on Tuesday, with polls closing in just hours. Longtime Republican Sen. John Cornyn is facing a contentious challenge from State Attorney General Ken Paxton and Congressman Wesley Hunt. In the Democratic race, Dallas-area congresswoman Jasmine Crockett is facing state representative James Talarico. CBS News' Nidia Cavazos reports.

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Kristi Noem faces scrutiny at Senate hearing -- Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem testified before a Senate committee on Tuesday afternoon for the first time since the shooting deaths of two American citizens in Minnesota by federal agents. CBS News homeland security correspondent Nicole Sganga has more.

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