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Transcript: Sen. Richard Blumenthal on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Aug. 30, 2026 -- The following is the transcript of the interview with Sen. Richard Blumenthal, Democrat of Connecticut, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Aug. 30, 2026.

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Exclusive - ICE sends Afghans and others to Africa, expanding "third country" deportations - Over a 10-day period, the Trump administration sent more than 100 deportees from Afghanistan, Cuba and other nations to eight countries across Africa, according to internal government documents obtained by CBS News. 1H ago

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Google updates maps to show "Lake America" in U.S. after Trump order -- Google announced that it had begun rolling out changes to how its maps display Lake Ontario's name, after President Trump signed an executive order changing it to "Lake America."

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USS Lincoln sails past Singapore after 9-month deployment -- Associated Press journalists on the Indonesian island of Batam, across the Singapore Strait, spotted the massive vessel as it transited waters near Singapore just after 1 a.m. local time.

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Abdul El-Sayed apologizes for his comments about Michigan synagogue attack -- Abdul El-Sayed, the Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate in Michigan, has apologized to the state's Jewish Democratic Caucus.

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Nepal on high alert for fresh flooding as death toll rises past 800 -- More than 3,000 people are still missing after catastrophic flash floods hit following a glacial collapse high in the Himalayan region.

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The one and only Dolly Parton: A tribute -- "Sunday Morning" looks back at the astonishing career of the queen of country music, whose talent, warmth, wit, and philanthropy made her a genuine, once-in-a-generation luminary.

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Iceland rejects EU membership talks in referendum vote -- The country is already part of the European Economic Area and the Schengen Area, which allows frictionless movement of people, goods, capital and services.

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At least 1 killed, 5 injured in shooting at rave in Switzerland -- Local police said early Sunday a manhunt was underway and the motives were still unclear.

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Video shows Philly officer leaving person in street before deadly hit-and-run -- Philadelphia police are investigating an officer who failed to help a person in the street who was killed in a hit-and-run in Olney. -- Aug 29

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How drones are revolutionizing the search for lost pets -- One Southern California city is using a $17,000 drone that utilizes lasers and thermal imaging to pinpoint animal heat signatures over large areas.

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Man with sinus infection symptoms diagnosed with heart condition -- Marc Gaudisosi thought his symptoms were caused by a sinus infection. Then an urgent care told him to go to the hospital. -- Aug 29

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Ferry carrying nearly 270 people capsizes off Cyprus, killing at least 7 -- A ferry carrying nearly 270 passengers and crew capsized off the coast of northern Cyprus.

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Missouri college football player dies after medical emergency during season opener -- William Jewell running back MicahJo Barnett, a junior majoring in business administration, died Saturday, the school said.

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A wife is accused of her husband's murder. Can she clear her name? -- Alison Davis says she woke up to find her husband, Kevin Davis, face down in a pool of blood inside their New Haven, Indiana, home. She says he fell down the stairs. But after an autopsy report, police came to a different conclusion.

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The Hidden Virtues of Dolly Parton -- Equally beloved by Baptist church ladies and buxom drag queens, Dolly's Southern charm drew everyone into her orbit.

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Caitlin Flanagan: Dolly Parton, Pure Product of America -- Try to think of anyone who has made as deep and long-lasting a mark on American culture as she has.

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What College Is Really For -- The whole world will keep telling you to find yourself, but college should teach you instead to look beyond yourself in pursuit of something larger.

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Trump says U.S. now has control of over 60 billion barrels of Venezuelan oil reserves -- President Trump announced a deal to grant the U.S. control of more than 60 billion barrels of proven Venezuelan oil reserves.

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Judge throws out confession by alleged 9/11 mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed -- The ruling marks a blow to the federal government's long-delayed effort to prosecute Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, who is accused of developing the plot to crash planes into the Pentagon and World Trade Center. -- Aug 29

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First on CBS - At FBI, history of hiring prostitutes may not be employment barrier - In June, the FBI quietly lowered some of the standards it uses when it conducts background checks on would-be federal agents and other personnel. Aug 28

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Trump signs executive order to create a U.S. Space Academy -- "Space is the hot thing," President Trump said at the NASA Johnson Space Center in Houston. -- Aug 28

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Trump says he'll visit Pentagon, not NYC, to mark 25 years since 9/11 -- The White House said President Trump will "pay tribute to the brave first responders who put their lives on the line." -- Aug 28

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Here's how much interest a $100,000 9-month CD can earn savers who open an account now.

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How to earn 4% or more on your money starting this September

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Can you settle $50,000 in credit card debt without filing bankruptcy?

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How can you tell if a debt collector is about to garnish your paycheck?

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How much will a $100,000 home equity loan cost per month if opened this September?

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How much will a $50,000 home equity loan cost monthly if opened this September?

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Good Good Golf's very bad, bad week amid backlash over Callaway ad -- Good Good Golf will no longer sponsor an upcoming PGA tournament, while Callaway said it has ended its partnership with the company.

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Cattle ranchers express concern about boosting foreign beef imports -- Trump administration plan to temporarily waive higher tariffs on beef imports has drawn backlash from U.S. cattle ranchers.

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See which jobs could grow fastest - and slowest - over the next decade -- New federal labor figures forecast the fastest-growing U.S. job sectors over the next decade.

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Walmart settles opioid lawsuit brought by Justice Department -- Walmart settled claims that it filled thousands of invalid prescriptions at its pharmacies at the height of the opioid epidemic.

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Fed will have "work to do" if inflation doesn't fade, Warsh says -- Fed chief Kevin Warsh said in a closely watched speech that inflation remains a concern, while praising the broader U.S. economy.

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Thousands missing in Nepal as deaths climb -- Nepal's foreign minister Shisir Khanal blamed the catastrophic flooding that has killed at least 675 on rising temperatures and called for a global climate change crackdown on Saturday. Ramy Inocencio has the details.

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Trump says gas prices to fall with new deal -- President Trump claimed Friday that a new deal with Venezuela, which will give the U.S. control of billions of oil barrels, is set to lower gas prices in the U.S. Olivia Gazis reports.

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Iran war hikes diesel costs for school buses -- A school district in the suburbs of Philadelphia is being burdened by rising diesel prices amid the Iran war. Ali Bauman has the story.

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CBS Sunday Morning - The one and only Dolly Parton: A tribute - Singer-songwriter Dolly Parton died Aug. 25, 2026 at age 80. Correspondent Lee Cowan looks back at the astonishing career of the queen of country music, whose talent, warmth, wit, and philanthropy made her a genuine, once-in-a-generation luminary - one who will be sorely missed. 1H ago - 8:39

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A housing alternative right in your own backyard -- Accessory Dwelling Units, or ADUs, are small, fully-functional secondary homes located on the same property as a main home (usually in the backyard) that serve as carriage houses or "granny flats." But as wildfires have displaced residents in the West, ADUs have filled a vital need where housing has proved scant or expensive. Correspondent Lee Cowan looks at the practical and legal challenges to making ADUs available. [Original air date: May 17, 2026.]

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Why Philadelphia cheesesteaks rule -- Nothing says love like a Philadelphia cheesesteak sandwich, according to Frankie Olivieri, the third-generation owner of Philly's legendary Pat's King of Steaks. He explains why to correspondent Susan Spencer. [Original air date: May 17, 2026.]

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Louis Vuitton: Designing the future -- The French fashion house Louis Vuitton, which opened its doors in 1854, is today the world's largest luxury brand. Correspondent Alina Cho talks with artistic director Nicolas Ghesquiere, who is shaping the future of Louis Vuitton by designing the unexpected. Cho also gets a sneak preview of Ghesquiere's latest collection, as well as a look at a collaboration between LV and the estate of late artist Keith Haring. [Original air date: May 17, 2026.]

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Toppling dominoes as art -- Lily Hevesh may be the world's greatest domino artist. She talked with correspondent David Pogue about the patience and perseverance required to set up thousands of dominoes in intricate structures and patterns - and then knock them all down. [Original air date: May 17, 2026.]

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48 Hours - A Death in the Stairwell - After her husband is found dying at the foot of the stairs, a woman accused of murder fights to clear her name. "48 Hours" correspondent Peter Van Sant reports. 13H ago - 42:04

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The Hit-and-Run Homicide of Davis McClendon -- A romance is cut short when a man is found dead near his mangled car. His newfound love is convinced it was no accident. "48 Hours" correspondent Anne-Marie Green reports.

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Murder in the Parking Garage -- A masked killer spray paints security cameras to hide his crime. "48 Hours" correspondent Natalie Morales reports.

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Death at Soho House -- An Oscar winner's son, a fashion designer girlfriend -- one is dead. Was it murder? "48 Hours" correspondent Troy Roberts investigates.

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The Boy Across the Street -- A college student is killed by her boyfriend who lived right across the street. Her family's long battle to keep him in prison. "48 Hours" correspondent Erin Moriarty reports.

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