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California's proposed billionaire tax: How does it add up? -- California voters will decide whether to adopt Proposition 40, which would impose a new tax on billionaires' wealth. "Sunday Morning" examines whether the measure would deliver the benefits its backers promise - and why some progressives oppose it.

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Trump endorses Israel's Netanyahu ahead of reelection bid -- Israelis are set to vote Oct. 27, in the first national elections since the 2023 Hamas attack on Israel. -- Updated 16m ago

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Shawn Oliver, GOP candidate for Lt. Gov, arrested after alleged OUI crash -- Shawn Oliver, a New Bedford City Council member and Republican candidate for lieutenant governor, was arrested early Sunday morning. -- Updated 5m ago

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Live - Iran says offer, conditions to reopen Strait of Hormuz still on - Iran's foreign minister said the U.S. could see the strategic waterway open within days if it abided by the conditions presented in the seven-day ceasefire plan. 1h ago

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CBS News poll: Talarico-Paxton Senate race is a Texas toss-up -- Turnout will be key as Texans voice cost of living concerns in Senate race between Ken Paxton and James Talarico.

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Attorneys for Rep. Ilhan Omar accuse DOJ of violating judge's orders -- Omar's attorneys asked the government to immediately return the congresswoman's property, and also demanded all video and audio recordings of the search be preserved.

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Fire breaks out after deadly incident at Canadian military base, officials say -- Canada's defense minister said Saturday that people were killed and injured in an incident at a military base in Alberta that caused a major fire.

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In Michigan, consumer sentiment is pessimistic before midterms -- Due to high fuel and housing costs, and wages that aren't keeping pace with inflation, consumer sentiment is lower than at almost any other time in modern history. CBS News spoke with Michiganders to find out how the economy is playing on the minds of voters.

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The inseparable legacies of Jackson Pollock and Lee Krasner -- Lee Krasner has long been eclipsed by the shadow of her husband, Jackson Pollock. Now, a landmark show in New York City rewrites the story of the artists whose work and legacies were - aesthetically and personally - bound together.

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Rosalia on "Lux" and her devotion to music -- The Spanish singer continues to defy convention with her fourth album, "Lux," a mix of classical, opera and pop that tells the stories of female saints and mystics through history.

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Boy among 2 killed after truck drives onto Wichita soccer field -- A 6-year-old boy and a 35-year-old man were killed during a soccer game at Stryker Soccer Complex in Wichita, Kansas, according to police.

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Air Force member dies from injury at UT San Antonio football stadium -- A service member was injured and later died after an incident at the University of Texas at San Antonio football game on Saturday.

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Pope Leo says he will resume activities after cancer surgery -- Pope Leo XIV​ thanked thousands of faithful in St. Peter's Square on Sunday, one day after being discharged from the hospital for cancer surgery.

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Hurricane threatens to bring flooding, mudslides to Mexico's Pacific Coast -- Hurricane Trudy is bringing heavy rain and wind to Mexico's Pacific coast, threatening some areas with "life-threatening" flooding and mudslides, forecasters said.

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Exclusive -- Elusive murder suspect falls victim to detectives' chewing gum sting -- A detective from Everett, Washington, linked two cold case killings to a known predator. Needing fresh DNA to charge him, she helped devise a clever undercover sting using chewing gum to crack the case.

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More than 1,800 arrested in France after protester violence erupts -- Authorities said masked groups on Saturday set fires and attacked public buildings, including city halls, in several cities.

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Natural-born actor John Turturro: "I'm at a very fruitful time"

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"Other Desert Cities" on Broadway: Family secrets laid bare

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"Elsbeth" star Carrie Preston

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How life insurance can fit into a retirement planning strategy

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How inflation can change your retirement plan

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Do you have enough life insurance? A quick coverage check-up

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Prioritizing paying off debt before retirement? These balances may need different treatment.

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Can paying off debt too aggressively hurt your finances? Here's when it may make sense to slow down.

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Many Americans are relying on multiple forms of credit to cover expenses. When is it a warning sign?

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Is now a good time to buy gold for retirement? How gold prices can affect a 401(k) rollover decision

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What today's gold prices could mean for your retirement savings

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Can you use a 401(k) to buy gold? What investors should know before rolling over retirement funds

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iPhone Duo already backordered until 2027 as pre-order sales soar

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Looking for a pay bump? A "nondegree credential" can help.

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With Tesla Roadster debut, Elon Musk shows "flying cars are real"

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7 highlights from JD Vance's CBS News town hall

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Man whose wife died in Iran strike presses Vance on "fundamental failures"

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Sacramento mom says hero son shot, killed Oregon school shooter

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Alleged Chinese agent has ties to scam group, records show

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Kristi Noem no longer serving as envoy to Shield of the Americas

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Ousted general warned of missile defense shortage before Iran war

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On economy, Vance says "we're turning the ship around"

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Vance says "selling access to the White House" is "disgusting"

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Vance says admin. must take action when ICE agents "screw up"

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Editor's Picks -- The Israeli settlers behind West Bank conflict with Palestinians | 60 Minutes

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Investigation -- Is a bootleg weight-loss drug to blame for 2 reported deaths?

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Interactive -- These documents tell the story of the Cornell rape allegations

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Ross Douthat: How to Survive the Robot Apocalypse

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How Modern Dating Left Ordinary Men Behind

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The Making of Xi Jinping

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Katie Zacharia out as White House press secretary after first week

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Vance calls El-Sayed a "weasel" as Michigan Senate race heats up

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In Kentucky campaign stop, Trump says he "can do stuff that is unbelievable"

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DHS Secretary Mullin calls Ilhan Omar probe a "strong case"

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CBS News Podcasts - Money Moves | Financial Planning for Creatives with AJ Ayers

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Healthful | The Future of Detecting Breast Cancer

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Money Moves | Is a College Degree Worth the Money Anymore?

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