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As Iran blocks the Strait of Hormuz, it's borrowing from Ukraine's playbook -- Trump says Iran's navy is "gone," so how does it still have a chokehold on the Strait of Hormuz? Part of the answer may lie off Ukraine's Black Sea coast.

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Iranians who hoped war would bring change now say they feel "doomed" -- Some Iranians who'd hoped for regime change say the realities of the U.S. and Israel's war have been a "rude awakening," and they just want it to stop.

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U.S. expected to deploy troops from 82nd Airborne to Middle East for Iran war -- A command element and some ground forces are expected to be part of the Middle East deployment, according to a source familiar with the planning. -- Mar 24

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Record-high temperatures possible in 17 states as heat wave expands -- Seventeen states could break daily temperature records on Wednesday, as the heat wave that has been scorching the West expands into the central U.S.

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Twin Cities residents missed work, school during Operation Metro Surge, survey finds -- A survey of Minneapolis and St. Paul residents found the deployment of thousands of federal agents to their cities caused significant upheaval to their lives.

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Skeleton of famed musketeer possibly found in Dutch church -- D'Artagnan was killed during the siege of Maastricht in 1673. His final resting place has remained a mystery ever since.

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FEMA resumes disaster mitigation program following judge's order -- FEMA will make $1 billion available for the BRIC program​, which helps local governments harden against natural hazards like fires, floods, earthquakes and hurricanes.

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Appeals court lets Trump administration hold many immigration detainees without bond -- A panel of appeals court judges handed the Trump administration a major legal victory in its quest to detain large swaths of immigrants living in the country illegally without bond.

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Shock, disbelief at Houston airport as 36% of TSA officers call out: "Insane" -- "This is the first time I've experienced something like this in my entire life," one traveler said as TSA lines snaked through George Bush Intercontinental Airport.

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Melania Trump pitches robots as potential educators for schoolchildren -- First lady Melania Trump argued that humanoids can help children develop critical thinking skills - and robots never get impatient.

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Supreme Court sides with internet provider in dispute over pirated music -- The Supreme Court ruled that internet service provider Cox Communications cannot be held liable for copyright infringement by its subscribers.

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Savannah Guthrie gives first interview since mom vanished: "It is unbearable" -- Savannah Guthrie said her family is in agony as she made a tearful plea for someone "to do the right thing" nearly two months after Nancy Guthrie disappeared.

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Cuba's Useless Idiots -- Viral content creators like Hasan Piker and Ryan Grim were invited for a weekend in a blacked-out Cuba so they could preach the glories of 'la revoluci n.' -- Mar 23

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Israel Is Unpopular. And It's Never Had More Friends. -- Despite hostility from the American left and right, Israel's strategic position is better than ever.

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Roald Dahl's Kanye West Moment -- A new Broadway play asks how much we can forgive a genius for his ugliest beliefs. It's a question that feels uncomfortably current. -- Mar 24

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Venezuelan man deported to CECOT prison sues U.S. for $1.3 million -- A Venezuelan man who was deported from the U.S. and detained at CECOT prison in El Salvador has become the first known ex-prisoner to sue the U.S. for damages. -- Mar 24

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Group claiming antisemitic attacks threatens U.S., Israeli interests worldwide -- A shadowy group claiming antisemitic attacks in Europe amid the Iran war tells CBS News it will target "U.S. and Israeli interests worldwide."

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What it's like to stand in TSA line during DHS funding fight - Overhead announcements at Houston's George Bush Intercontinental Airport periodically advised those in line with departures within four hours to consider rebooking now. Mar 24

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We asked every lawmaker in Congress what they're doing to end the DHS shutdown -- Lawmakers and President Trump appear to be edging closer to a framework to wrap up the Department of Homeland Security shutdown - but a breakthrough has remained out of reach. CBS News contacted every House and Senate office to ask what they're doing to end the shutdown.

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Democrat flips Florida state legislative district that includes Mar-a-Lago -- Democrat Emily Gregory won a special election for a Florida state House seat on Tuesday, flipping a district that is home to President Trump's estate, Mar-a-Lago.

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Trump voted by mail in Florida despite calling mail-in voting "cheating" -- President Trump has long railed against mail-in voting, but used the method this month in a Florida election, public records indicate.

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DOJ found no evidence of a crime in Fed renovation project, prosecutor admits -- The Justice Department's investigation of a $2.5 billion renovation project at the Federal Reserve found no evidence of a crime, a federal prosecutor privately conceded under questioning by a judge.

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When you should call a tax relief professional - and when you shouldn't -- Tax relief companies promise to assist with IRS debt, but that help isn't always necessary - or worth the cost.

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How tax relief firms negotiate with the IRS

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Why your online job post is getting ignored (and how to fix it) -- Getting the cold shoulder from candidates? The problem might not be the market. It could be the job post itself.

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New business owner? Here's how to find, screen and hire employees fast

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$100,000 in Social Security benefits? New proposal would cap them. -- With Social Security's trust fund sliding toward insolvency, one group wants to cap benefits for the wealthiest U.S. couples.

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Trump waives summer gasoline regulations to ease fuel prices -- Summer gasoline regulations will be waived for 20 days, and possibly longer to try to ease gas prices.

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Meta and YouTube found liable on all charges in social media trial -- The verdict, which caps a weeks-long trial in Los Angeles, could set a legal precedent for similar allegations brought against social media companies.

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Record share of Americans carry credit card debt, can't pay off bills -- About 111 million Americans are carrying credit card balances, a 17% increase in five years, new research shows.

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USPS to add temporary fuel surcharge for some postage prices -- The U.S. Postal Service is raising some postage prices to help offset the federal agency's rising transportation costs as fuel prices surge.

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Trump claims progress as Iran pushes back -- Iran has rejected the Trump administration's 15-point proposal to end the war, contradicting the president's claims that Iranian leaders are eager to end the conflict. Holly Williams reports.

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Jury finds Meta, YouTube liable in landmark trial -- A jury found that Meta and YouTube are liable for creating products that led to harmful and addictive behavior by young users, a landmark decision that could set a legal precedent for similar allegations brought against social media companies. Jo Ling Kent reports.

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MLB players can now challenge balls and strikes -- It's opening day for Major League Baseball, and for the first time in the history of the sport, players who disagree with a called ball or strike will have something they can do other than holler and kick dirt. Kris Van Cleave has details.

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Talks to end DHS shutdown stall -- Long security lines grew at major airports across the U.S. on Wednesday as the partial government shutdown hits Day 40. CBS News' Nicole Sganga reports on the lines and Taurean Small has more on where funding talks stand.

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CBS Evening News - GOP alarm after Democrat's win in Trump's backyard - As the war with Iran rages on and gas prices keep climbing, President Trump is now feeling the political pain in his own front yard. Ed O'Keefe has more. 2H ago - 02:04

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Travelers miss flights waiting in huge TSA lines -- At Houston's George Bush Airport, security lines snake three stories, underground and even outside amid a severe TSA staffing shortage. Nicole Sganga has the latest.

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The Daily Report - New Mexico attorney general on win over Meta - A Los Angeles jury ruled against Meta and Google on Wednesday, finding the companies liable for reports of damage done to young people by social media. That verdict came less than 24 hours after a similar ruling in New Mexico, where a jury found Meta violated state consumer protection law and endangered children. New Mexico attorney general Ra l Torrez joins "The Daily Report" to discuss. 2H ago - 02:41

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New report on credit debt released -- A record number of Americans are now carrying credit card debt that they can't pay down, a new report finds. CBS News MoneyWatch reporter Megan Cerullo has more.

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Analyzing Iran's conditions to end the war -- Iran has sent the U.S. a counterproposal for possible peace talks, including five conditions to end the war. Retired U.S. Navy Vice Admiral Robert Murrett joins "The Daily Report" with more.

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Why regulating AI is so difficult -- For years, governments have attempted to regulate new, emerging technologies on a global scale. Roland Fryer, a CBS News contributor and author of the Wall Street Journal op-ed "The Economics of Regulating AI," breaks it down.

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Iran rejects U.S. peace talks proposal -- Iran has rejected a list of points sent by the Trump administration intended to restart peace talks. Iran later offered a public five-point counterproposal, including a condition to recognize Iran's authority over the Strait of Hormuz formally. CBS News' Holly Williams and Olivia Rinaldi report.

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