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Live - Trump vows to hit Iran "very hard," says he has no war timetable: "Whatever it takes" President Trump warned Iran that it would be "hit very hard," after calling for the country's "unconditional surrender." updated 1M ago

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Trump says he believes bombing of Iranian girls' school was "done by Iran" -- President Trump on Saturday told reporters, without citing evidence, that he believes a deadly strike on a girls' primary school​ in southern Iran last weekend was "done by Iran."

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Trump salutes as 6 soldiers killed in Iran are transferred back to the U.S. -- All six service members died during an unmanned aircraft system attack in Port Shuaiba, Kuwait.

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Trump administration's embattled FDA vaccine chief is leaving - again -- In July, Prasad was briefly forced from his job​, but was reinstated less than two weeks later.

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At least 6 dead after tornado rips through Michigan and storms hit central U.S. -- Severe storms were sweeping across the central U.S., and forecasters warned tornadoes could turn dangerous across several states.

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Trump meets with Latin American leaders in Miami amid war on Iran -- The White House called the gathering of Latin American leaders the "Shield of the Americas" summit.

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Jan. 6 plaque honoring police officers displayed at the Capitol after delay -- Workers installed a plaque honoring police officers in the early morning hours, three years after it was required by law to be erected.

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Suspicious devices ignited during protests near Mamdani's residence, NYPD says -- New York City police said suspicious devices were ignited Saturday during clashing protests outside Gracie Mansion, the official residence of Mayor Zohran Mamdani on Manhattan's Upper East Side.

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Bodycam video contradicts ICE claims in fatal shooting of Ruben Ray Martinez -- Video of last year's fatal shooting of Ruben Ray Martinez obtained by CBS News appears to contradict claims that Martinez was shot by an ICE agent because he "accelerated" and "intentionally ran over" another agent.

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Freedom Plane celebrates 250 years of U.S. -- The American Freedom Train steamed across the country to mark the nation's bicentennial 50 years ago. Natalie Brand reports that this year, marking the 250th anniversary, the train is now a plane.

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Hegseth says anyone helping Iran's war efforts will be "confronted strongly" -- Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said the U.S. will confront "anything that shouldn't be happening, whether it's in public or back-channeled." -- Mar 6

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What we know about U.S. service members killed in Iran war -- The fallen soldiers identified by the Pentagon were Sgt. Declan Coady, Sgt. 1st Class Nicole Amor, Capt. Cody Khork, Sgt. 1st Class Noah Tietjens, Maj. Jeffrey R. O'Brien and Chief Warrant Officer 3 Robert M. Marzan.

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Fears for Americans jailed in Iran war zone: "He must be feeling very helpless" -- A lawyer for an American man held in a notorious Iranian prison says he can only hope U.S. and Israeli forces "exercise extreme caution," as concern about U.S. prisoners mounts. -- Mar 6

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A Pilates teacher thought she had the flu. Doctors found aggressive cancer -- Debi Weiss thought her fatigue and weakness was a seasonal illness, but her condition quickly worsened.

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Rev. Jesse Jackson's children share emotional, personal tributes -- Rev. Jesse Jackson's children gave loving, personal and often emotional eulogies Saturday at his private homegoing services at Rainbow PUSH Headquarters in Chicago.

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Baby sleepsuit sold at Walmart recalled over potential choking hazard -- The zipper head on the recalled HALO Magic Sleepsuits poses a danger to babies, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission​.

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Daylight saving time is almost here. Here's what to know. -- The time change known as daylight savings is set to start for 2026, meaning most Americans will lose an hour of sleep when they "spring forward" on Sunday, March 8.

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American Oksana Masters wins 20th Paralympic medal -- Oksana Masters has competed at every Paralympics since 2012 and is the most decorated American Winter Paralympian.

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China's Xi Jinping calls for political loyalty amid military purge -- "There must be no one in the military who harbors disloyalty to the (ruling Communist) Party," Xi said.

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Bombing at nightclub in Peru injures 33, including minors, authorities say -- At least five people are in serious condition, an official said. Three minors - a 16-year-old and two 17-year-olds - are among the wounded.

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Pope Leo names veteran Vatican diplomat as new ambassador to the U.S. -- Italian Archbishop Gabriele Caccia, 68, is currently the Holy See's ambassador to the United Nations in New York.

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U.K. killer Ian Huntley dies after prison attack -- Ian Huntley, 52, had been on life support after being hit repeatedly over the head with a metal bar in a U.K. prison on Feb. 26.

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The Four Paths for a Post-Khamenei Iran -- The U.S. is hoping for regime change in Iran, but what could happen if the Islamic Republic survives?

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Niall Ferguson: Could This Be the Start of World War III? -- The U.S.-Israeli onslaught on Iran may look to future historians like a staging post to a global conflagration.

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Trump: Tucker Carlson Is Not 'America First' -- A festering dispute broke out into the open as Trump took aim at the media personality.

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Venezuela's new gold rush moves at "Trump speed," but ignores a $25 million question -- Venezuela's new administration is cutting deals, but there's a big reward available for a key figure. -- Mar 6

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Inside the decision to remove Kristi Noem as DHS secretary -- The timing of Trump's Truth Social post​ announcing Kristi Noem's removal as DHS secretary took DHS officials and the secretary herself by surprise. -- Mar 5

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Exclusive - Mom whose son was killed by ICE doesn't blame Trump, but calls for change - "I just want to know what happened," Rachel Reyes told CBS News during her first TV interview since the death of her son, Ruben Ray Martinez, a U.S. citizen shot and killed by an ICE agent in Texas last year. Mar 6

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Trump: U.S. collegiate system could go out of business without fixes to sports -- President Trump predicted the destruction not just of college sports but the entire U.S. collegiate system unless the industry is fixed quickly.

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Noem and DHS watchdog feuding over classified airport security risk report -- Sen. Chuck Grassley said the dispute partly at the center of the dispute between DHS and its inspector general concerns undercover testing of TSA screening procedures. -- Mar 6

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Will the price of silver hit $200 per ounce this March? Here's what to consider. -- The price of silver is heading upward again, but will it break the $200 per ounce record? Here's what to consider.

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What gold investing alternatives are worth considering this March?

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What are the best ways to invest in silver in today's market?

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What are the best ways to stop a wage garnishment this March? -- Wage garnishment can quickly drain your paycheck, but there are ways you may be able to stop the process now.

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What to do if you're being sued by a debt collector this March

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Should you consolidate your credit card debt this March? Here's what to consider first.

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CDs vs. money market accounts: What savers should consider this March -- The decision between the two savings vehicles needs to be viewed through today's unique economic prism.

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Here's how much interest a $40,000 6-month CD can earn if opened this March

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How much interest can a $10,000 18-month CD earn if opened this March?

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Oil prices continue to climb, hitting highest level in nearly 2 years -- Surging global oil prices due to the Iran war are leading to a spike in gasoline costs for U.S. motorists.

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These 10 jobs are most exposed to AI, Anthropic finds -- The maker of the Claude chatbot says its research could help identify economic disruptions by measuring how AI is currently reshaping work.

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United CEO said U.S. airfares could rise as Iran war drives up oil prices -- Jet fuel costs have shot up more than 50% since the U.S.-Israel attack on Iran sparked a jump in global prices.

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U.S. economy lost 92,000 jobs in February, defying forecasts for job growth -- Economists had forecast a gain of 60,000 jobs last month. The unexpected drop was due to job losses in health care and the federal government.

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House hunting? Here's what to know as the spring buying season arrives. -- Although home prices remain elevated, conditions are shaping up to be more favorable for buyers this year, experts said.

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Plaque honoring Jan. 6 law enforcement goes up -- A plaque honoring police and law enforcement who defended the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, has been installed after years of delays.

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Inside China, a major importer of Iranian oil -- China buys nearly all of Iran's sanctioned oil, and due to the U.S. and Israeli-led conflict there, the supply line has been severely disrupted. Anna Coren has more from Beijing.

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Deadly storms rip through U.S. South, Midwest -- Massive cleanup efforts are underway after a series of deadly storms ripped through the South and Midwest, killing at least six people. Omar Villafranca reports from hard-hit Beggs, Oklahoma.

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CBS Weekend News - Another wave of U.S. strikes on Iran - Sunday saw a new wave of U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran, with the military saying at least three U.S. service members have been killed in the war so far. Charlie D'Agata reports. Mar 1 - 03:30

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Iran launches strikes across Gulf countries -- For a second day, Iran carried out a series of drone and missile strikes across the Gulf as the U.S. and Israel continue to target Iran. Imtiaz Tyab has more.

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Austin bar shooting may have been terror attack -- The FBI is investigating a shooting that killed two people at an Austin, Texas, bar as a possible terror attack. Jason Allen reports.

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Trump releases new statement on Iran -- President Trump released a new statement on Iran Sunday, saying, "Combat operations continue at this time in full force, and they will continue until all of our objectives are achieved." Willie James Inman reports.

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Who takes over in Iran with Khamenei dead? -- Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed along with about 40 other senior members of the Islamic Republic regime in the U.S.-Israeli strikes on Saturday. Matt Gutman has more on the succession plan.

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48 Hours - Sade Robinson and The Secret Beach - A teenage girl goes missing. Will evidence on a secluded beach reveal what happened? "48 Hours" correspondent Anne-Marie Green reports. Feb 21 - 41:21

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Cati Blauvelt: Death of a Soldier's Wife -- A soldier goes on the run after his wife is murdered. With him, his 17-year-old girlfriend. What does she know? "48 Hours" correspondent Peter Van Sant reports.

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The Girl from Wahoo -- A girl is murdered in Wahoo, Nebraska. More than 50 years later, the clues that led to an arrest. "48 Hours" correspondent Natalie Morales reports.

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The Rx Defense -- A Texas teenager shoots two of his friends. He says a popular acne medication made him do it. "48 Hours" correspondent Tracy Smith reports.

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The Sneak Attack on Katlyn Lyon -- A mother goes viral on TikTok demanding justice for her murdered daughter. "48 Hours" correspondent Erin Moriarty reports.

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