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Dr. Oz says MMR is "not a lethal vaccine" despite Trump's comments -- Dr. Mehmet Oz, the administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, said the MMR vaccine is "not a lethal vaccine," despite President Trump's claims in recent days. -- Aug 23

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Bessent announces "economic D-Day" sanction plan -- Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Monday announced an "economic onslaught" against Iran in the latest U.S. effort to put pressure on the Iranian regime. CBS News' Aaron Navarro, Javier David and Courtney Kealy have more.

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Norah O'Donnell's dream celeb to work out with -- Norah O'Donnell's personal trainer, Kira Stokes, asks the "Healthful" podcast host what her least favorite exercise is, which celebrity she would like to join her workout and when she feels mentally and physically the strongest. -- Aug 7

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60 Minutes - Turning recordings of animals into music - Stewart Copeland, best known as the drummer with The Police, teamed up with naturalist Martyn Stewart for "Wild Concerto." Their album combines music with the sounds of animals. 19H ago - 13:25

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Rachel Goldberg-Polin | 60 Minutes Interview -- When Hamas abducted her son Hersh, Rachel Goldberg-Polin became the face of the hostage crisis in Israel. Since his murder, she says she has learned that the constant pain of grief is a "badge of love."

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The state of high-speed rail in the U.S. -- High-speed rail can be found around the world. Yet so far, the projects haven't tracked in the U.S., where both the public and private sectors have faced ballooning costs and delays.

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Margaret Atwood: The 60 Minutes Interview -- Margaret Atwood's fiction tells of future worlds plagued by totalitarianism, environmental collapse, and global pandemic. At 86, she looks not forward but back at her own life in a new memoir. -- Aug 16

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Mardi Gras Indians keeping tradition alive -- The Mardi Gras Indians, or Black Masking Indians, have been around since the 1800s. Members spend months painstakingly handcrafting suits to be worn while marching through New Orleans' neighborhoods. -- Aug 16

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A principal lost his job after helping a homeless student. He has no regrets. -- Rob Burnside, a principal at an Ohio high school, made the decision to help one of his students, and it cost him his job.

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How long before China is ready to deploy humanoid robot soldiers? -- A Chinese robotics developer tells CBS News humanoids won't turn against humans as they're just machines: "It all depends on who controls them."

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Washington Post ordered to reinstate columnist fired after Charlie Kirk posts -- The ruling said the newspaper did not have sufficient cause to terminate Karen Attiah, who at the time was the last Black full-time member of the Post's opinion desk.

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Navy sailor on USS Lincoln says dad was arrested by immigration officials -- Historically rare, immigration arrests of military spouses and parents have become more common under the second Trump administration.

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Tourist dies in Death Valley after car gets stuck in 116-degree heat -- A 68-year-old French tourist died in Death Valley National Park last week after becoming trapped in 116-degree temperatures.

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U.S. destroys alleged drug-smuggling boat in Pacific, killing 2 people -- Since then, more than 200 people have been killed in U.S. strikes in the eastern Pacific Ocean and Caribbean Sea.

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Trump puts autistic kids in the spotlight and cuts agencies built to protect them -- Researchers and disability rights advocates warn that the dismantling of the Education Department and its erosions of civil rights oversight risk widening the disparities autistic children face.

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4 arrested after world champion boxer shot dead in South Africa -- Zolani Tete made history in 2017 when he took just 11 seconds to knock out his opponent with his first punch to retain his WBO bantamweight crown.

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Suspect in murders of 5 found dead day after their bodies were discovered -- A quintuple murder suspect was found dead inside a vehicle in Enumclaw, Washington, a day after the bodies of five people were discovered outside Portland, Oregon, authorities said.

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New UNICEF-Led Data Undermines Claims of Gaza Famine -- A year ago, Gaza was officially declared famine-stricken. New, more rigorous data paints a dramatically different picture-and has triggered a debate over whether the original declaration was correct.

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The Moms of TikTok Have Gone Insane -- We've been telling women for decades that motherhood is one of the worst things that can happen to them. So is it any surprise that so many moms now see child-killing mom Lindsay Clancy as a martyr?

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Prince Harry Said Returning to Britain Was 'Impossible' -- Now, he's doing just that. -- Aug 21

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Jared Kushner and Hakeem Jeffries met as midterm elections loom -- The meeting came with Democrats expected to take control of the House in the November elections, which would put Jeffries in line to become the next House speaker.

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Army Secretary Dan Driscoll considering stepping down, sources say -- U.S. Army Secretary Dan Driscoll is considering stepping down from his post by the end of the year, two people familiar with the matter told CBS News Saturday. -- Aug 22

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Exclusive - Men describe being deported by U.S. to dangerous African nation: "We cannot leave" The Central African Republic is one of more than 30 countries the U.S. government has convinced to accept third-country deportees arrested as part of President Trump's large-scale crackdown on illegal immigration. Aug 21

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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. -- Aug 22

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$10,000 9-month CD vs. $10,000 high-yield savings account: Which will earn more by 2027? -- Interest rates on both account types remain high. But will the returns look much different over the next nine months?

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Here's how much interest a $40,000 5-year CD account can earn savers now

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How much interest can a $25,000 9-month CD earn at today's rates?

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What happens if a debt collector garnishes more than you owe? -- An excessive garnishment can cost you, but there may be ways to recover money that shouldn't have been taken.

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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 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. -- Aug 19

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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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Redfin and Zillow must change agreement that hurts competition, FTC says -- Federal regulators alleged that a $100 million deal between Redfin and Zillow stifled competition for apartment listings.

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Trump announces 50% tariffs on Canadian automotive and steel imports -- President Trump said tariffs on Canadian automotive and steel imports will rise to 50% on January 1, 2027, in a social media post.

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Kashkari: Inflation could be extended as Canada fight goes on -- Neel Kashkari, president of the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis, said the tariff fight with Canada could extend U.S. inflation, should the tense trade dynamic between the historically allied countries continue. -- Aug 23

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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. -- Aug 21

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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. -- Aug 21

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Clancy trial reaches last testimony stage -- There are a few more witnesses expected on the stand for rebuttals before the Lindsay Clancy murder trial moves on to jury instructions and closing arguments. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul and Caroline Polisi have more.

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Greer on U.S.-Canada trade dispute -- United States Trade Representative Jamieson Greer told CBS News' Weijia Jiang that trade talks with Canada are suspended as threats of more tariffs loom, while calling talks with Mexico "constructive."

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Sunday Morning Extended Interviews - Extended interview: Corinne Bailey Rae - In this web exclusive, British singer-songwriter Corinne Bailey Rae talks with Seth Doane about growing up in Leeds and feeling on the margins; the influence of Billie Holiday and Kurt Cobain on her music; the breakout success of "Put Your Records On"; the devastating loss of her first husband; finding love again; and what aging has taught her. Jul 26 - 21:14

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Extended interview: Shania Twain -- In this web exclusive, singer-songwriter Shania Twain, then performing at Wembley Stadium in London, talked with correspondent Seth Doane about the cathartic experience of creating her autobiographical new album, "Little Miss Twain."

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Extended interview: Gracie Abrams, Aaron Dessner -- In this web exclusive, singer-songwriter Gracie Abrams and producer Aaron Dessner talk with correspondent Tracy Smith about their latest album, "Daughter From Hell."

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Extended interview: J.K. Simmons -- In this web exclusive, the character actor who won an Academy Award for "Whiplash" talks with correspondent Tracy Smith about his roles, the epitomes of real characters.

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Extended interview: Larry David -- In this web exclusive, Larry David talks with longtime friend and collaborator Susie Essman about his new HBO sketch comedy series, "Life, Larry, and the Pursuit of Unhappiness."

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