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Ben Sasse: The 60 Minutes Interview -- Former Sen. Ben Sasse, dying of cancer, is using the time he has as "an opportunity to talk about bigger stuff." He reflects on America's future, and the importance of faith, community and family.

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Entertainment - Extended interview: Lizzo - Lizzo sits down with "CBS Mornings" co-host Gayle King to discuss her third album, "Bitch," and how it reflects her current state in life, her ongoing legal battle, weight loss journey, embracing her body and more. 28M ago - 37:10

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Ben Abraham on his rise in music -- Australian musician Ben Abraham has worked with multiple singers, from Sara Bareilles to Ben Platt. The singer-songwriter speaks to "CBS Mornings" about the highs and lows of his music journey and how he hopes he can "make a difference" through his art. -- 5:29

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Dana White breaks down UFC 328 -- UFC president and CEO Dana White joins "CBS Mornings" to break down UFC 328, which is being held this weekend. The main event features undefeated champion Khamzat Chimaev defending his middleweight belt against former champion Sean Strickland. -- 5:09

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Exclusive -- Spencer Pratt compares his fledgling political career to Obama's national rise -- Spencer Pratt has said he was compelled to launch his unlikely mayoral run after his home was destroyed in last year's devastating Los Angeles wildfires.

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Surprising "Survivor" tribal council ceremony -- (Warning: Spoilers ahead!) "CBS Mornings" reveals details of the latest "Survivor 50" episode and elimination ceremony, which had another surprise for the castaways. -- May 7 -- 5:59

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Trump on Russia-Ukraine 3-day ceasefire -- President Trump announced a three-day ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine for Victory Day. CBS News' Olivia Rinaldi reports.

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Stunning new images in UFO files -- The Pentagon released more files related to UFOs and UAPs after an order from President Trump. Garry Nolan, a pathology professor at Stanford University School of Medicine, joins CBS News with more details.

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A look at Pope Leo's summer home -- CBS News' Norah O'Donnell got an inside look at Castel Gandolfo, the traditional papal summer residence.

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Virginia Supreme Court on redistricting plan -- Virginia's redistricting plan has been struck down by the state's highest court, a major blow to Democrats. CBS News' Fin G mez reports.

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U.S. strikes 2 Iranian ports as American warships come under fire

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UFO files reveal astronauts saw mysterious objects and lights in 1972 -- NASA's Apollo 17 crew reported seeing three mysterious dots and sparks that resembled fireworks, according to new files released by the Pentagon.

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Deputy who killed Black man at grandma's home convicted of homicide -- Trial jurors said they couldn't agree on the more serious charge of murder, prompting the judge to declare a mistrial on that count.

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Massive 11,000-carat ruby unearthed by miners, Myanmar says -- State-run media​ reported that the newly found rough ruby was discovered in mid-April, just after the traditional New Year festival.

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Local officials aim to oust Arizona sheriff leading Nancy Guthrie investigation -- Local officials in Arizona are pushing to remove Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos, who is leading the Nancy Guthrie probe, alleging Nanos lied under oath during a deposition for an unrelated lawsuit.

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Trump ally Farage says elections mark "historic shift in British politics" -- One U.K. lawmaker says big election losses for the ruling Labour Party and its main rivals show the de-facto two-party system is "not just dying, it is dead."

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Apparent bear attack kills missing hiker in Montana's Glacier National Park -- The body of a missing hiker killed in an apparent bear attack has been found in Glacier National Park in Montana, park officials say.

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LA mayoral candidate Spencer Pratt says he can "change the political landscape" -- In an exclusive interview with CBS News, former reality star Spencer Pratt addressed his inexperience in politics as he runs for L.A. mayor.

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Volcano erupts in Indonesia, killing at least 3 hikers, police say -- Three hikers in an off-limits area died in an eruption of Indonesia's Mount Dukono volcano, police said.

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ABC accuses the FCC of violating free speech rights over "The View" -- ABC filed a petition with the FCC claiming that the agency's scrutiny of "The View" threatens to "chill critical protected speech."

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Nothing Can Sink the Cruise Ship -- Thirty-eight million people went on a cruise last year. They'll keep going-and that's a good thing.

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Humanity Is Still Evolving-and Fast -- For decades, many scientists insisted that human evolution essentially stopped 50,000 years ago. A groundbreaking new paper proves them wrong.

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Ted Turner, the Optimist Who Built CNN -- His world began anew every day. I spent a few months with him in 1986, and I will always consider myself lucky for it.

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Virginia Supreme Court tosses out congressional map that favored Democrats -- The congressional redistricting referendum was passed by Virginia voters last month and would have given Democrats a more favorable map.

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Trump pardon recipients face congressional probe over "pay-to-play" questions -- Congressional Democrats are investigating clemency recipients who may have obtained favorable treatment from Trump or his advisers "through intermediaries, financial contributions, or other forms of influence." -- May 7

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State Department reviewing all Mexican consulates in U.S. as tensions grow -- The State Department is initiating a review of all 53 Mexican consulates in the United States, a U.S. official said, a move that could lead Secretary of State Marco Rubio to consider ordering the closure of some posts.

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Tennessee approves new congressional map dissolving majority Black district -- Tennessee Republicans earlier Thursday approved a measure to overturn the state's ban on mid-decade redistricting.

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USPS proposal would allow handguns to be sent through the mail -- The Justice Department argues the patchwork of state laws around guns makes it difficult to take them across state lines for lawful purposes like target shooting, hunting and self-defense.

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What's the required minimum distribution from a $300,000 retirement account? -- Have $300,000 saved in a retirement account? Here are the required minimum distributions you'll be expected to take.

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Can debt relief protect your Social Security or retirement income?

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What's the required minimum distribution from a $250,000 retirement account?

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$100,000 CD vs. $100,000 high-yield savings account vs. $100,000 money market account: Here's which will earn more interest now -- All three savings account types can offer a big return on your $100,000 deposit. Here's which one will earn the most.

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What's the CD account interest rate forecast for May 2026?

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Considering a money market account now? Here are the types of savers who can benefit.

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What are today's mortgage interest rates: May 8, 2026? -- Want to buy a home or refinance your current one? Here are the mortgage interest rates you'll need to know first.

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Should you lock a mortgage rate before the next inflation report is released?

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Is a larger down payment worth it in today's mortgage rate environment? What experts say

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What the Trump administration's latest tariff blow means for businesses -- A trade court's ruling this week against a 10% U.S. tariff is narrow in scope, offering limited relief to importers. Here's what to know.

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Employers added 115,000 jobs in April, blowing past forecasts -- Hiring once again exceeded forecasts, with employers adding far more than the projected gains of 65,000.

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Here's how AI can help with retirement planning, and where it struggles -- As more people turn to chatbots for financial advice, experts say AI offers both pros and cons for retirement planning. Here's what to know.

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Snack mixes recalled due to possible Salmonella contamination -- Mexican street corn-inspired trail mix made by Illinois food company was sold at Target and other retailers, as well as online.

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New UFO files released by U.S. government -- The Pentagon released a fresh batch of files that include images of unexplained phenomena. Avi Loeb, a professor at Harvard University and Director of the Institute for Theory and Computation, joins with his reaction.

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Virginia Supreme Court strikes down new map -- The Virginia Supreme Court ruled against a redistricting push passed by Virginia voters last month. CBS News' Katrina Kaufman reports.

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Iran reacts to strikes in Strait of Hormuz -- President Trump and Iran's foreign minister weighed in on strikes exchanged in the Strait of Hormuz despite an ongoing ceasefire. CBS News' Nancy Cordes and Courtney Kealy have more.

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New jobs data beats expectations -- The U.S. added 115,000 jobs in April, but some data remains concerning. CBS News' Kelly O'Grady reports.

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60 Minutes - Grasse: The perfume capital of the world - Centuries ago, the French town of Grasse reeked of pungent odors from leather tanning. But now it's famous for quite the opposite scent from the acres of jasmine that it grows for top perfume houses. May 3 - 12:38

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Far-right fringe after natural disasters -- After natural disasters, white nationalists, militias, and conspiracists often arrive, offering help. But they also want to recruit and improve their image.

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Birders flock here since guerrillas disarmed -- In Colombia, decades of fighting between the government, left-wing guerrillas, right-wing paramilitaries, and narco-traffickers preserved bird habitats in Colombia.

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President Trump: 2026 60 Minutes Interview -- President Trump details his experience at the White House Correspondents' Dinner, where a gunman charged toward the ballroom. He says he wasn't worried and praised the actions of law enforcement.

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