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Trump temporarily waives higher beef tariffs in bid to lower prices -- The president's move is aimed at lowering beef prices, which remain historically high due to shrinking cattle herds. -- Aug 21

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The Takeout - Trump front-and-center in South Carolina runoff - President Trump is stumping for Sen. Darline Graham in South Carolina on Friday night as GOP voters prepare for the Senate runoff election just days away. NOTUS senior congressional editor Deirdre Walsh and Wall Street Journal national politics reporter Ken Thomas join to discuss. 17H ago - 5:53

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Alfalfa sprouts recalled after E. coli, salmonella outbreak sickens dozens -- An outbreak of E. coli and salmonella that has sickened dozens of people across 15 states has been linked to an alfalfa grower in Minnesota, federal health officials said Friday.

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Cardiac event reveals Olympian's rare heart condition: "There was a God present" -- Olympian Jenny Simpson said she won't be able to run again after being diagnosed with a rare heart condition earlier this year.

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Mom says postpartum psychosis made her feel like "such a monster" -- As the trial of Lindsay Clancy brings renewed attention to postpartum psychosis, Haley Ashcom shares her experience with the dangerous condition. -- Aug 21

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Drug mix-up at hospital causes dire complications in 4 patients -- Four patients at Ascension Saint Thomas Midtown received incorrect medications last week, CBS affiliate WTVF reported.

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"Everything as it was": Explore the bedrooms of kids killed in school shootings -- The families of nine school shooting victims opened their doors to Steve Hartman and photographer Lou Bopp, allowing them to document their children's bedrooms.

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People are scrambling to find wads of cash dropped all over American cities -- Cash drop social media accounts have people racing to find money hidden across the country. Here's what's behind the viral videos.

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Body of New York grandmother who went missing in Las Vegas found, sister says -- The body of Alisa Goods, a New York grandmother who went missing while visiting Las Vegas, has been found after more than a week, her sister told CBS News' Alice Gainer.

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How a teen found "a sense of control" as she fought cancer -- Alayna Riozzi-Bodine was diagnosed with Hodgkin's lymphoma the summer before her senior year of high school.

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Supreme Court temporarily allows work on White House ballroom to continue -- Chief Justice John Roberts issued a stay that will remain in place until the Supreme Court takes further action.

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European wildfires expose, detonate buried explosives from past wars -- The wildfires burning across Europe this summer have revealed World War I and II ordnance lurking beneath the blackened landscape.

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Psychiatrist testifies that Lindsay Clancy told children "go to God" -- The defense rested in Lindsay Clancy's murder trial Friday in Massachusetts. The prosecution has started calling rebuttal witnesses.

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Pilot reports possible burn injuries after passenger's laptop catches fire -- "I think we have about four to five passengers that were burned by the laptop," a pilot could be heard saying in air traffic control audio obtained by CBS News.

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Sword attack at school in Sweden kills 17-year-old girl, officials say -- An 18-year-old with a sword attacked a school on Friday in central Sweden, killing a 17-year-old girl and seriously injuring at least two others.

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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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Trump campaigns with Darline Graham in South Carolina ahead of runoff -- Sen. Darline Graham is facing Rep. Ralph Norman to replace her late brother on the ballot in November.

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Controversial pro-Trump attorney Ed Martin leaving administration -- Ed Martin, the pro-Trump lawyer who has been at the center of several controversies, is departing the administration, the president announced.

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IndyCar is holding its first race in D.C. this weekend. Here's what to know. -- Twenty-five cars traveling at top speeds approaching 180 mph will zoom around the National Mall this weekend when IndyCar takes over downtown D.C.

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First on CBS - Trump to honor Artemis II crew with nation's top space medal - President Trump plans to award the Congressional Space Medal of Honor to the crew​ of NASA's Artemis II mission​ in a ceremony Aug. 28. 21H ago

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Reports of sexual assault in U.S. military decline for third straight year -- The review included data from an anonymous survey conducted every other year that asks service members whether they've been the victim of unwanted sexual conduct or harassment.

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Can debt collectors garnish your unemployment benefits? -- Losing a job can make your debt harder to manage, but your unemployment benefits may come with unique protections.

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How does a debt collector find your bank account to freeze it?

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How can you tell how old a collection debt really is?

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How much interest can a $25,000 9-month CD earn at today's rates? -- A $25,000 deposit could generate a sizable return in just nine months if you lock in the right CD rate now.

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Money market vs. high-yield savings account: Which will be better if the Fed raises interest rates?

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

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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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Nearly 25% of workers are "functionally unemployed," analysis finds -- An alternative measure of unemployment that accounts for wages suggests the U.S. labor market is weaker than it looks.

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AI companies accused of hoarding and destroying millions of books -- Consumer advocates are urging the FTC to examine whether AI developers are hurting competition and reducing public access to source material.

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TikTok agrees to pay $400 million to settle child privacy lawsuit -- The Justice Department sued TikTok in 2024, alleging that it violated a U.S. law prohibiting the collection of kids' data.

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Why Dubai may be vital to the Trump administration's economic war on Iran -- The effectiveness of a bolstered economic campaign​ against Iran may rest largely on one close U.S. ally in the Persian Gulf, the United Arab Emirates.

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Pentagon fires news outlet staff members -- New details have emerged in the firing of taxpayer-sponsored military publication Stars and Stripes staff members. Nancy Cordes has more.

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Men deported to Central African Republic -- Camilo Montoya-Galvez speaks to two men who were deported to the dangerous Central African Republic instead of their homes.

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Powerful storms rock East Coast -- Violent storms are bringing multiple tornadoes and record rainfall across the East Coast and beyond. Jared Ochacher reports.

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Flock cameras sabotaged over privacy issues -- Cities across the country are unplugging Flock cameras used to record traffic and other violations as privacy concerns grow. Jason Allen has more.

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CBS Saturday Morning - 8/15: CBS Saturday Morning - Rain floods the Midwest as Lala looms over Hawaii. We look inside a spy satellite company. Plus, Putin's meeting with President Trump, a year later. Aug 15 - 1:18:55

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Janet Fash explains "Lifeguard: A Love Story" -- Janet Fash made history when she became the first woman to serve as New York City's chief lifeguard. She joins "CBS Saturday Morning" to share stories from her new memoir, "Lifeguard: A Love Story."

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Jeff Daniels and Jared Harris on new film -- Emmy-winner Jeff Daniels stars as President Ronald Reagan and Jared Harris portrays Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev in "The Brink of War," a film that portrays the two leaders at the 1986 Reykjavik Summit. Daniels and Harris share their experiences playing these two historical figures amid a period of high political tension.

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Russia's war in Ukraine escalates -- Aug. 15 marks one year since President Trump's high-stakes summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska, where the two discussed the war in Ukraine. Sam Vinograd reports.

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Mozart statuettes snatched in classical caper -- To celebrate Mozart's 270th birthday this year, German artist Ottmar H rl made 320 statuettes of the composer and his dog, Pimperl, placing them around Salzburg, Austria. However, the statuettes have been pilfered.

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Details on Prince Harry, Meghan Markle's return -- Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are moving back to the U.K. after six years in California. CBS News royal contributor Amanda Foreman joins "The Takeout" to discuss what the homecoming could look like.

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AI-generated bills swamp congressional lawyers -- Lawmakers and lobbyists are now using artificial intelligence to draft bills, but it turns out AI is currently terrible at the technicalities of federal law and regulations. Politico Congress tech reporter Owen Dahlkamp joins to discuss his recent article on the topic.

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Where South Carolina's GOP Senate race stands -- President Trump will be in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, on Friday night, campaigning for Sen. Darline Graham ahead of her GOP primary runoff. Nicholas Reynolds, politics reporter for the Post and Courier, joins "The Takeout" to unpack the state of the race.

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Legal analysis of Clancy trial as defense rests -- The defense in the murder trial of Lindsay Clancy, a Massachusetts mother who admitted to killing her children, rested on Friday. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson joins "The Takeout" to look at the day's testimony.

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