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Justice Department to send record 1,000 monitors to midterm polling places -- The Justice Department is planning to deploy a record 1,000 federal monitors to polling places throughout the U.S. for the midterm elections.

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Human remains found in Lake Mead as water levels reach record low -- The skeletal remains were found on Sunday, two years after similar drought conditions exposed bodies in the lake.

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First on CBS - DOJ to stop using outside experts to help vet competitive grant applicants - The Justice Department is scrapping its longtime practice of hiring outside experts to help review competitive grant applications, multiple sources told CBS News. 16H ago

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The Daily Report - Crime in D.C. down to lowest level since 2010 - A CBS News analysis finds crime in Washington, D.C., dropped to its lowest level since at least 2010 in the 12 months after President Trump declared a federal emergency and deployed the National Guard into the city. CBS News' Anna Schecter has more. 9H ago - 3:21

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Investigation - Beagles bred for research get new life amid questions over federal oversight - The USDA's own inspector general has repeatedly raised concerns about federal oversight of dog breeders. 10H ago

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NASA images show 60-foot-wide crater on moon after SpaceX rocket booster crash -- A NASA spacecraft circling the moon is providing the sharpest views yet of the crater carved by a crashing SpaceX rocket.

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Lindsay Clancy said a voice ordered her to kill children, psychologist testifies -- A psychologist who met with Lindsay Clancy in the hospital after her children's deaths testified Tuesday at her Massachusetts murder trial.

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Key moments from the Lindsay Clancy trial as the defense starts to make its case

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Florida Senate race set between Ashley Moody and Angie Nixon -- GOP Sen. Ashley Moody and Democratic State Rep. Angie Nixon will face off in November after winning their primaries for U.S. Senate on Tuesday night, the Associated Press projects.

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Tupac Shakur autopsy photos shown at murder trial after some family members leave -- Tupac Shakur's cousin said the autopsy photos made him feel "very angry, to say the least."

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State Farm is sending refund checks to customers. Here's who qualifies. -- More than 7.2 million checks have been mailed so far, with millions more expected to go out this week, according to State Farm.

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Former NIAID adviser pleads guilty in COVID-19 records scheme -- David Morens, 78, agreed to plead guilty to one count of conspiracy to commit offenses and to defraud the United States.

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A City's War on Surveillance Cameras -- Activists in upstate New York say their fight against Flock's license plate cameras is the first step in dismantling Big Tech's overreach.

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The Not-So-Special Relationship -- Israel and the United States should always be allies and friends, but they need space to enact differing policies when their real interests diverge.

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A Race Between Two Clocks in Iran -- The outflow of oil through the Strait of Hormuz may be greater than we think, but Americans' tolerance for the continuation of an unpopular war may be shorter than we think.

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Scandal-ridden Cory Mills ousted in GOP primary in Florida's 7th District -- The Trump-backed incumbent has struggled to raise money for his reelection bid as the House Ethics Committee investigates numerous allegations against him.

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Wasserman Schultz wins Democratic primary for Florida's District 20 -- The district includes predominantly Black communities in central and western Broward County.

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Former DOJ lawyer alleges government improperly targeted Ivy League schools -- The Trump admin. pressured attorneys to investigate allegations of antisemitism at elite universities even though there was no factual or legal basis to do so, former DOJ lawyer says.

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Jared Moskowitz wins Democratic primary for Florida's District 25 -- The district that runs along part of Florida's southeast coast and includes portions of Palm Beach, Broward and Miami-Dade counties.

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Will mortgage rates drop below 6% in 2026? -- A lot of conditions must shift for mortgage rates to fall.

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Inflation just fell again. Is that good news for mortgage rates?

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How to negotiate a lower home price in today's economy, according to experts

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How much interest can a $10,000 9-month CD earn right now? -- A 9-month CD could turn a $10,000 deposit into a worthwhile return, but how much can you earn with one this August?

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How much can you earn by putting $50,000 in a 6-month CD this August?

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How much can debt forgiveness save on $30,000 in credit card debt this August? -- Having part of a $30,000 credit card balance forgiven could mean big savings, but the final amount can vary widely.

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Can creditors make an estate sell a house to pay debt?

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Can old debt be re-added to your credit report?

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Inflation is outpacing wages again. Many workers were already behind. -- When inflation rises faster than workers' wages, it feels like they're getting a pay cut. Companies, meanwhile, benefit.

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Meta's federal trial begins over child social media addiction claims -- The lawsuit accuses the social media giant of contributing to the youth mental health crisis by deliberately designing features that addict children to its platforms.

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DEI policies brought no financial penalty to firms, study finds -- Companies that stood by their diversity efforts faced no detectable impact from investors or shoppers, researchers found.

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Outshine Fruit Bars recalled over possible glass, parent Dreyer's says -- Five flavors of Outshine Fruit Bars sold nationwide were recalled because they may include glass, Dreyer's Grand Ice Cream said.

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Massive campus cocaine dealer arrested -- A 24-year-old at Penn State University, described as the largest cocaine dealer on campus, has been arrested and charged. Meg Oliver has more.

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Missing Atlanta kids found locked in trailer -- Two children in Atlanta were found locked inside a trailer after going missing while in the custody of their babysitter, who had told their mother they were involved in an accident. Skyler Henry reports.

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CBS Evening News - New details in Hayden Panettiere's death - A Greenville city police report reveals new details in the death of beloved actress Hayden Panettiere, who passed away Sunday at 36. Mark Strassmann has more. 8H ago - 2:33

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Recycling plant explosions kill 2 in Ohio -- Two workers died Tuesday in a Toledo, Ohio, recycling plant after a series of explosions sparked a massive fire. Tom Hanson has more.

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Man on trial for suspected murder for hire -- The alleged killer in the case of Jared Bridegan, a former Microsoft manager who prosecutors say was the victim of a murder for hire arranged by his ex-wife and her husband, is now on trial. Jason Allen has more.

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Oil prices rise as Iran war continues -- Oil prices on Tuesday reached their highest level since July as the war in Iran drags on without an end in site. CBS News national security analyst Aaron MacLean has more.

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DOJ sending 1,000 monitors to midterm polls -- The head of the Justice Department's Civil Rights Division announced Monday that she's planning to deploy 1,000 federal monitors to polling places throughout the U.S. for the midterm elections. Jen Fifield, reporter for ProPublica, joins CBS News to discuss.

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Details on Meta trial over addiction claims -- Meta is standing trial over claims that it intentionally designed its products to be addictive and therefore harmful to children. Lance Ulanoff, editor-at-large at TechRadar, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.

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Clancy's former mother-in-law testifies -- Lindsay Clancy's former mother-in-law, Susan Clancy, took the stand Tuesday to offer testimony as Lindsay Clancy stands on trial for the killings of her three children. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul has more.

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