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8-month Iran war looms large over Israeli election -- Israeli voters are choosing their next government, with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu insisting only he can finish the job started eight months ago in Iran. -- Updated 39m ago

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Israelis living abroad spend thousands to fly in to vote in crucial election - Tens of thousands of Israelis living abroad have flown in just to cast their ballots in an election many voters see as a referendum on Benjamin Netanyahu. 7m ago

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DOJ asks Washington to set aside ballots from 400 alleged noncitizens -- Federal prosecutors said they sent a letter to the Washington secretary of state with a list of 400 people they claimed are not U.S. citizens. -- Updated 14m ago

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Florida mom left kids home alone while on trip to Vegas, deputies say -- The investigation began when a child called 911 reporting a dumbbell fell on her brother's head, deputies say. -- Updated 55m ago

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Israeli police arrest man with knife near left-wing leader -- A man with a knife was arrested at an Israeli election event for left-wing leader Yair Golan as Israelis vote in a crucial election.

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Gadi Taub: Why Netanyahu Could-and Should-Win

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These factors could decide Netanyahu's fate as Israel votes today -- Israelis are choosing their next government. The race is wide open, and Benjamin Netanyahu's political fate could hinge on a couple key factors.

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Exclusive -- Photos show Ukraine's Starlink was down during fatal strike -- Photos obtained by CBS News show Ukraine's vital connection to Starlink was throttled on Oct. 19, inhibiting its interception capacity when a deadly Russian strike hit a park.

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New charges filed ex-FBI officials related to Hunter Biden probe -- The unsigned and unsworn superseding complaint comes just hours before the defendants are due to appear in federal court in Washington, D.C. for a preliminary hearing.

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First on CBS -- New details revealed in "People's Court" cold case murder arrest -- Michelle Parker went missing on the same day that an episode of "The People's Court" about a dispute between herself and Dale Smith Jr. aired.

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U.K. charges 2 men linked to alleged terror plot against air base -- Two men arrested in connection with the alleged Iran-linked terror plot targeting RAF Fairford in England have been charged with national security offenses.

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Court dismisses DOJ's request to force California to set aside ballots

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DOJ takes steps to charge James Comey again - The DOJ took steps to charge James Comey with leaking information earlier this month, in its third attempt to bring criminal charges against the former FBI director and Trump foe.

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Convicted murderer escapes prison through fence, steals truck -- Authorities say a man serving a life sentence for murder escaped from a prison in northwest Tennessee, stole a truck and remained at large early Tuesday.

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Climber dies in 5,000-foot fall after reaching mountain's summit -- Wolfgang Waschiczek fell to his death a day after reaching the summit of Ama Dablam mountain, according to a trekking company operator.

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Trump says Obama "wouldn't understand" White House renovations -- "I would try and explain that to a guy like Obama, but he wouldn't understand," President Trump said at a rally in Mississippi.

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Hospital beds for the nation's sickest kids are disappearing -- Hospitals nationwide are cutting intensive services for kids in critical care. Many cite too few patients, staffing shortages, and money problems.

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Jay-Z to headline 2027 Super Bowl halftime show -- The NFL, Apple Music and Roc Nation announced Monday night that Jay-Z will be the featured performer for the halftime festivities on Feb. 14 at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California.

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Should you use home equity to pay off credit card debt? Here's when it can backfire.

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Prioritizing paying off debt before retirement? These balances may need different treatment.

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Can paying off debt too aggressively hurt your finances? Here's when it may make sense to slow down.

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How to talk to your parents about end-of-life planning

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Is now a good time to buy gold for retirement? How gold prices can affect a 401(k) rollover decision

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What today's gold prices could mean for your retirement savings

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Can you use a 401(k) to buy gold? What investors should know before rolling over retirement funds

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Is the Federal Reserve likely to raise interest rates this week?

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Microsoft offers buyouts to 60,000 workers as it invests more in AI

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In Trump's pardon economy, victims lost out on $119M in restitution

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Trump's oil and gas stocks gained millions during Iran war

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Trump administration to push for new labels on seafood

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Hegseth bans use of nonpublic info for bets on U.S. military ops

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Khanna to campaign in Nebraska with Senate candidate Dan Osborn

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Investigation -- Betting companies cap winners while lavishing losers with rewards

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Interactive -- These documents tell the story of the Cornell rape allegations

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His Son Was Killed in Gaza. He Could Be Israel's Next Leader.

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'Stop the Steal' Mania Has Come for the Democrats

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Judge continues to block Trump from cutting down trees at D.C. golf course

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Maurene Comey, James Comey's daughter, was unlawfully fired, judge rules

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Venezuelan officials allowed Maria Corina Machado to return, Rubio says

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The lengths Trump went to for Tina Peters after her sentencing

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