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An Emboldened Iran Goes After Its Christians -- St. Peter Evangelical is the oldest Protestant church in Iran. Now the regime is threatening to seize it, warning its leaders: 'We are no longer afraid of America.'

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AI Is Recovering the Ancient World's Lost Library -- For centuries, scrolls burned to a crisp by Vesuvius seemed permanently sealed. Now AI is helping scholars recover books the ancient world thought lost forever.

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Texas Supreme Court Hands Detransitioner Historic Win -- Detransitioners often miss the statute of limitations before they realize they have malpractice claims. On Friday, the Texas Supreme Court gave Soren Aldaco a chance to make her case.

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CBS Evening News - Major wildfire continues in Utah - Wildfires in the American West turned deadly over the weekend, killing three elite federal firefighters. Thousands of others are deploying in response to nearly 100 fires, the largest one in Utah, where the governor says the Cottonwood Fire could be the most destructive in that state's history. Jonah Kaplan reports and Rob Marciano has a look at the forecast. 10H ago - 4:12

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Supreme Court rejects Trump bid to fire Fed's Lisa Cook as legal case continues

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Why some Europeans resist air conditioning amid deadly heat waves -- Europe has the oldest population of any continent while also warming the fastest, leading to a dangerous and deadly situation.

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Body of suspected bear attack victim found on mountain -- Fatal maulings in the last three months have jumped fivefold compared to last year, according to government data.

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Putin admits Ukrainian strikes on infrastructure causing "problems" for Russia -- Ukraine has intensified strikes on Russia recently, targeting energy and logistics infrastructure.

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Second Dan Sullivan can appear on Alaska Senate primary ballot, court rules -- The Alaska Supreme Court ruled Monday that a man with the same name and party as Republican Sen. Dan Sullivan can challenge the sitting lawmaker in the state's Senate primary in August.

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Carl Rinsch sentenced to 2.5 years in prison for defrauding Netflix -- According to prosecutors and testimony, Carl Rinsch told Netflix he needed $11 million to finish a show, but spent whopping sums on luxury cars, watches and other goods, including $638,000 on two mattresses.

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Here's what to know about Medicare's new GLP-1 weight-loss drug program -- For the first time, Medicare will cover GLP-1 drugs prescribed solely for weight loss for eligible beneficiaries at a $50 monthly copay.

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Rescue teams continue to find survivors of Venezuela earthquakes -- Tens of thousands of people are still presumed to be missing after two powerful earthquakes struck Venezuela last week.

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Aide who planned JFK Jr.'s secret wedding weighs in on Swift-Kelce rumors -- RoseMarie Terenzio, who was JFK Jr.'s former chief of staff and planned his secret wedding to Carolyn Bessette, said she doesn't think Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are getting married at Madison Square Garden.

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CBS News poll on America at 250 - its successes and its challenges -- A big majority say the nation has succeeded in achieving its founding ideals, at least a fair amount, if not a great deal. But Americans also see a nation facing challenges today, according to CBS News' most recent poll.

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Teaching the Declaration of Independence with hashtags 250 years later -- Educators are finding engaging ways to teach the Declaration of Independence on the 250th anniversary of its signing.

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D.C.'s July 4th fireworks will have "TSA-style" security, won't start until late -- This year's Fourth of July celebrations in D.C. - marking the nation's 250th birthday - will include hours of military flyovers and a massive fireworks display that could stretch late into the night.

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CBS to host "The Great American Block Party 250" special on July 4 -- CBS will host a primetime special celebrating America's 250th birthday on Saturday, July 4, with exclusive performances and the largest fireworks show in history. -- Jun 17

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GOP Rep. Tom Kean set to return to Congress today after mysterious illness -- The New Jersey congressman missed more than 140 votes since March 5 as those around him declined to give specifics about his medical issue.

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Trump nominates Keith Sonderling as labor secretary -- Sonderling was elevated to the role in an acting capacity after Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer left the position in April.

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Supreme Court won't hear Trump's appeal of E. Jean Carroll sexual abuse case -- A unanimous federal jury found that a preponderance of evidence supported Carroll's claim that Mr. Trump sexually abused her.

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Supreme Court says states can count mail ballots that arrive after Election Day -- The Supreme Court on Monday ruled that states can count mail ballots that are cast by Election Day but arrive later, rejecting a GOP challenge to a Mississippi law.

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How much interest can an $80,000 CD account earn now? -- Interest earnings made with an $80,000 CD account will be substantial and available relatively quickly.

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Home equity loan vs. HELOC: Which option is right for your credit card payoff plan?

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What to know before choosing a debt relief strategy

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Can a nursing home pursue family members for unpaid bills? -- Families aren't always responsible for nursing home debt, but there are often important exceptions to that rule.

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The Trump administration says SNAP is rife with fraud and waste. Is it? -- The USDA says almost 11% of SNAP payments contain errors, almost double the threshold set by Congress. Here's what is going on.

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Comcast plans to split into 2 companies, spinning off NBCUniversal -- Current shareholders would receive shares in both companies under the planned split, Comcast said Monday.

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Iran war has cost Americans $1,000 per household, economist estimates -- The Iran war has significantly driven up the cost of fuel, airfare and other U.S. goods, according to Moody's Analytics chief economist Mark Zandi.

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King Charles will not live in Buckingham Palace after $487 million renovation -- The king and Queen Camilla have decided instead to continue living at nearby Clarence House, a smaller, stately home. -- Jun 26

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SCOTUS ruling on presidential firings: What to know -- The Supreme Court handed down a round of major decisions Monday, including rulings on firings orderd by President Trump. Jan Crawford has more.

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Search efforts intensify in Venezuela -- The Venezuelan government now says more than 1,700 have died from the earthquakes that rocked the country last week, but search efforts continue. Camilo Montoya-Galvez has more.

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Why is the heat in Europe so deadly? -- More than a thousand heat-related deaths have been reported in Europe after last week's record heat wave. The continent has more heat-related deaths per capita than anywhere else, but fewer hot days. Leigh Kiniry reports on why.

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Breaking down recent string of alligator attacks -- In recent days there have been three alligator attacks in central Florida and a deadly crocodile attack in Mexico. The victim in one case was just sitting on the beach. Cristian Benavides has more.

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Taylor Swift wedding mystery deepens -- Will Taylor Swift be marrying Travis Kelce this week at Madison Square Garden? Jericka Duncan reports.

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60 Minutes - Cambodia tracking down looted antiquities - Looters stole thousands of priceless artifacts from religious sites across Cambodia. An American lawyer is working with the country to bring them home. Jun 28 - 26:54

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Prediction market bets on war defy odds -- Prediction market users are profiting from bets on war. Analysts say suspiciously timed bets, and the high win rates of wagers on military outcomes , are likely signs of insider trading.

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Rubio renews threats if Iran doesn't comply in talks -- Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke to reporters after meetings with allies in Kuwait, saying President Trump could still take action if Iran doesn't reach a deal with the U.S. CBS News' Nikole Killion has more.

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South Africa's missing great white sharks -- Great white sharks have abandoned a former hotspot in South Africa. Some pin the blame on a pair of orcas. Others point the finger at another culprit: humans.

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Miracle babies of the Mauthausen camp -- Eva Clarke, Hana Berger-Moran, and Mark Olsky are survivors born to survivors. During the Holocaust, their mothers were young Jewish women sent to concentration camps when they were newly pregnant.

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