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Family tied to suspected Chinese spy gave $4.4M to Newsom, Calif. politicians -- C.C. Yin's family has donated nearly $3 million to state-level California political causes and an additional $1,455,027 to federal campaigns.

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First on CBS - Bill Gates says Trump's AI views point to societal blind spot - "Most of society is still not aware of how quickly it's moving," Gates said of the latest advances in artificial intelligence. 20H ago

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60 Minutes Transcript: Patrick Clancy

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Man shot by ICE being detained with bullet still in his back, lawyer says -- Wilber Rafael Garces Perez, the 28-year-old Venezuelan national shot by an ICE officer on Sunday, said in a phone call on Monday that he's "not doing well."

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6-year-old girl sets Rubik's Cube speed record, Chinese state media say -- Lian Yunzhi, who practices 2 to 3 hours daily, has become the first female speedcuber to average under 4.5 seconds in competition, according to Chinese state media.

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Fishing boat reels in large U.S. military drone off Florida coast -- A photo posted on the Hot Spots Charters Facebook page shows the large gray drone next to a table of fish.

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Grand jury declines to indict anyone in death of Nolan Wells -- Nolan Wells, 18, was found dead after going missing following an outing with friends on Mississippi's Horn Island on the Fourth of July.

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"Pictures to hurt you": A war photographer's final testament to Vietnam -- "I want my pictures to hurt," British war photographer Sir Don McCullin told CBS News ahead of the publication of his final book: "Vietnam."

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Mamdani, Trump agree to continue discussion on making NYC more affordable -- Mayor Zohran Mamdani and President Trump held a high-profile meeting in New York City on Monday. It marked the third time they have met, but the first at Gracie Mansion.

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Fat Bear Week is here: Meet Backpack, Bucky and other chunky contenders -- Sixteen bears are facing off in Fat Bear Week​ 2026, the highly anticipated tournament among the chunkiest bears at the Katmai National Park and Preserve in Alaska.

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Iran's early attacks on Bahrain caught Navy families and sailors by surprise -- The scale and duration of Iran's response appeared to take the U.S. goverenment by surprise, three sources who were in Bahrain at the time told CBS News, in part because families hadn't yet been required to evacuate.

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Italy's Meloni plans to limit foreign student numbers, ban face coverings in schools -- Meloni said the government would bring the proposed legislation to the Council of Ministers, after which it would require parliamentary approval to become law. -- Sep 21

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Kidnapping of prized racehorse still unsolved decades after he was taken - Armed men kidnapped Shergar, a prized stallion, from a stud farm in Ireland one night in 1983. They made ransom calls before going quiet. Decades later, no body has been found, and no arrest was ever made. Sep 20

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Sports betting apps entice fans as gambling exacts a growing financial toll -- Betting platforms FanDuel and DraftKings say tools are there to help addicted gamblers slow down.

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Illustrating myths: The Lucas Museum of Narrative Art opens -- The art of illustrators is at the core of a new L.A. institution founded by filmmaker George Lucas and businesswoman Mellody Hobson. They talk about the emotional pull of storytelling art and mythic narratives that shape our world.

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Niall Ferguson: AIpocalypse Now -- It's not just the next 9/11, enabled by AI, that is coming. It's the next global financial crisis. It's the next pandemic. It might even be the next world war. What, if anything, can we do about it?

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Tyler Cowen: The AI Slowdown Is Not What It Seems -- The changes embraced by AI companies over the weekend may improve safety, but they exclude the one thing that could delay AI progress.

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The Founder Building an Actual Unicorn -- Critics say Josie Zayner's gene-editing start-up is messing with Mother Nature. She said, 'Being a god is just being 100 years in the future.'

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Presidential TV pool suspended after Trump bans CNN -- CNN was set to provide pool coverage on Monday and accompany President Trump on a trip to New York City, but there will not be a network TV pool team traveling with him.

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CNN, MS NOW and Politico sue to restore White House access -- The three news organizations, which were banned from White House grounds by President Trump, are arguing that the ban is unconstitutional.

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Trump says proposed arch will also be a "top grade Military Complex" -- President Trump said that he has agreed to convert plans for a massive triumphal arch into a "top grade Military Complex," equipped with snipers and drone storage. -- Sep 20

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Bessent meets with Chinese counterpart ahead of Trump-Xi summit -- Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent met with Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng, ahead of the planned summit between President Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping this week. -- Sep 20

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Sponsored - How to deal with debt when you've already cut back everywhere - If cutting expenses isn't enough to manage your debt, these strategies may provide you with more meaningful relief. 17H ago

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3 savings moves to make post-Fed rate hike -- The Federal Reserve raised interest rates this week. Here are three savvy moves savers should make in response.

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How much interest can a $50,000 5-year CD account earn now?

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How much interest can a $50,000 3-year CD account earn if opened now?

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How much will a $750,000 annuity pay each month in 2026? -- A $750,000 annuity may provide you with a sizable retirement income, but the monthly payout can vary widely.

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How much can you withdraw from an annuity without a penalty?

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What should seniors do now if Social Security is cut in 2032? 4 options to consider

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Paramount Skydance reaches antitrust deal over Warner Bros. Discovery purchase -- Paramount's agreement with 12 state attorneys general paves the way for the company to complete its $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery.

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Converse pulls sneaker ad after critics say it uses racist imagery -- Nike-owned Converse acknowledged that an ad for its Chuck Taylor sneaker is "deeply upsetting."

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Increased ICE enforcement in 2025 hurt local employment, analysis finds -- Employment fell last year in U.S. cities where ICE arrests surged, according to the Brookings Institution. -- Sep 18

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AI security experts say they used Claude to hack ChatGPT -- Cybersecurity researchers said they were able to use Anthropic's Claude AI platfom to penetrate ChatGPT in "less than 72 hours." -- Sep 18

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Extended interview: Patrick Clancy -- Patrick Clancy wrestles with grief and shares memories of his children in his first interview since his ex-wife Lindsay Clancy's murder trial ended without a verdict.

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Latest on Nolan Wells' investigation -- A grand jury in Mississippi unanimously found no evidence of criminal wrongdoing in the death of 18-year-old Nolan Wells, but his family is calling for further investigation. Skyler Henry reports.

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Key facts on Paramount Skydance settlement -- Paramount Skydance reached a settlement with 12 states regarding antitrust concerns, clearing the way for its $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery. Jo Ling Kent reports.

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Northeast flight schedules return to normal -- Flight schedules in the Northeast are returning to normal after computer outages caused massive delays on Monday. Kris Van Cleave reports.

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CBS Mornings - Clancy's lawyer questions holdout juror - Lindsay Clancy's attorney Kevin Reddington has asked the judge to investigate the holdout juror after her case ended in a mistrial. Shanelle Kaul reports. 2H ago - 2:37

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Details emerge on Presley Gerber's death -- Presley Gerber, the son of Cindy Crawford and Rande Gerber, died Sunday at 27 years old in a rehab facility. More details are emerging in his death as police say they're investigating a suspected overdose. Kevin Frazier has the latest.

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What to expect from Trump's U.N. speech -- President Trump is set to address the United Nations General Assembly Tuesday morning and meet with world leaders as the war in Iran drags on and amid heightened tensions with allies. Ed O'Keefe reports.

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Latest on the Austin ICE shooting -- Wilber Rafael Garces Perez, a Venezuelan man who was shot by ICE on Sunday while making a DoorDash delivery, is back in the hospital after he was quickly transferred to a detention facility following the shooting. Jason Allen reports.

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60 Minutes - Data center plans boom despite heavy backlash - As tech companies race to develop artificial intelligence, developers are forging ahead with data centers. But the boom is facing backlash from communities. Sep 20 - 12:56

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Inside the unsolved kidnapping of Shergar -- Shergar's kidnappers asked for 2 million pounds in exchange for the racehorse's return. Shortly afterward, the kidnappers claimed the horse was dead. Decades later, the search for answers endures.

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Patrick Clancy: The 60 Minutes Interview -- Patrick Clancy speaks about his ex-wife Lindsay's trial, his grief and moving forward while facing intense public scrutiny.

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Air Force officer on Iran survival "miracle" -- Dude 44 Bravo was part of a two-man U.S. Air Force crew shot down over Iran in April. He describes a terrifying ejection, how he evaded Iranian forces for two days, and what he said to his rescuers.

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McVay, Stafford on Rams culture -- Sean McVay has become a generational talent, pacing toward the best ever, in the decade since the Rams hired him as head coach. But McVay says he almost left the Rams because of his insecurities.

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