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Nepal flash flood rescue efforts paused amid fears of further flooding -- Authorities temporarily stopped rescue efforts due to fears that a newly formed, overflowing lake could trigger further flooding in areas devastated by the flash flood along the Himalayan Nepal-China border.

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Judge temporarily blocks new Postal Service rules for mail voting -- A federal judge on Thursday temporarily blocked the U.S. Postal Service from enforcing its new requirements for mail voting for the November midterm elections.

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Live - Iran says Strait of Hormuz agreement with Oman puts ball back in U.S. court - As U.S. economic pressure bites, Iran touts a plan with Oman to get ships moving through the Strait of Hormuz and suggests the next move is Trump's. 1H ago

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Key moments from Lindsay Clancy's trial as jury weighs the case -- Lindsay Clancy, 36, has pleaded not guilty to first-degree murder in the deaths of her three children and said she was suffering form postpartum psychosis. A jury is deliberating.

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Judge rules Trump administration illegally punished AI firm Anthropic -- A judge barred the Trump administration from enforcing a set of rules aimed at cutting off Anthropic from the federal government, ruling the administration had unconstitutionally punished the AI company for protected speech.

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Fired Stars and Stripes journalists sue Hegseth and Pentagon spokesperson -- The plaintiffs say the Trump administration is trying to fire them as a part of its "extraordinary censorship efforts."

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U.S. military uses laser to shoot down 3 cartel drones at southern border, Pentagon says -- The U.S. military this week used a laser to shoot down three drones along the U.S.-Mexico border that were allegedly operated by drug cartels, the Pentagon said.

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Trump signs executive order to rename Lake Ontario "Lake America" -- The executive order directs the Interior Department to update the Geographic Names Information System, changing the name of Lake Ontario to Lake America.

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ICE grants $16.7 million contract to buy thousands of electric shock gloves -- ICE has granted a $16.7 million no-bid contract for 6,000 gloves​ that can deliver electric shocks, a new use-of-force tool that the agency claims will help officers control resisting detainees.

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Toronto mayor calls tariff fight "unnecessary" -- Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow told CBS News that around 5,000 jobs in Toronto's textile, clothing and leather manufacturing industries could be affected, which "means the price of Americans buying things, the cost will go up."

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Nepal flood highlights glacier risks in warming Himalayas: "The new normal" -- The deadly flash flood in Nepal was likely caused by a huge chunk of a glacier that broke off and temporarily dammed a river, according to preliminary investigations by scientists.

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LaGuardia air traffic controllers left work early before deadly collision, source says -- Two air traffic controllers at LaGuardia Airport left work early on the night of a deadly runway collision in March, a source familiar with the situation told CBS News.

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Dolly Parton offered to try experimental drugs if "no hope" in her cancer battle -- "She told me recently that if there was no hope for her, she would still allow her medical team to try experimental drugs in the hope of helping others in the future," Stella Parton said in a Facebook post.

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Cyclospora outbreak tied to 3 more states, FDA says -- U.S. officials have confirmed cases of a parasitic illness tied to lettuce in three more states: Georgia, Tennessee and Texas.

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Marine One's warning calls before mishap went unheard by air traffic controllers -- The NTSB said tower recordings show controllers never heard Marine One's Aug. 4 calls warning it was preparing to take off, though separate recordings confirm the calls were made.

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ICE officer charged in Minneapolis shooting released from Texas jail, AP reports -- The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent charged in a Minneapolis shooting during Operation Metro Surge has been released from a Texas jail, the Associated Press reports.

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Closing arguments in trial of man accused in Tupac's murder expected Monday -- Both sides have rested in the murder trial of Duane "Keffe D" Davis, who prosecutors allege orchestrated the 1996 murder of Tupac Shakur.

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Tropical Storm Dolly forms in the Atlantic Ocean -- Tropical Storm Dolly on Thursday became the fourth named storm in the Atlantic Ocean this year.

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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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Exclusive - Grand jury: DeSantis administration "misappropriated" $10 million - A Florida grand jury found the DeSantis administration misappropriated $10 million in taxpayer money for political purposes. Aug 26

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El-Sayed says he's spoken with Jeremy Moss after Hasan Piker's comments -- Abdul El-Sayed, the Democratic nominee in Michigan's U.S. Senate race, says now is the time for Democrats to work together ahead of the 2026 midterm election.

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Judge considers Kennedy Center board's push to put Trump's name back on building -- The Kennedy Center's board of trustees voted earlier this month to add inscriptions recognizing President Trump to the building's facade.

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Fed's Cook responds to Trump firing threat, calls attacks "unfounded and untrue" -- A lawyer for Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook said she "has never committed mortgage fraud or any intentional wrongdoing."

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ICE arrests of people without criminal records hit record high, new data shows -- The surge in arrests comes as the White House pushes ICE to hit a target of 2,000 per day.

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Here's how much interest a $100,000 9-month CD can earn savers who open an account now. -- A $100,000 9-month CD may sound unconventional, but the returns could still be worth pursuing for savers right now.

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How much interest can a $50,000 9-month CD account earn now?

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How much interest can $40,000 earn over the next year? Here are 4 options to consider.

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Sponsored - Does pet insurance change what treatment your pet gets? Pet insurance can affect the financial side of veterinary care, but there are other important limits to understand. 13H ago

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When is the best time to buy pet insurance? Here's what pet owners should know now.

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Owning a pet now means having a financial plan. Here's what to consider in 2026.

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What happens to your direct deposit if your bank account is frozen by a debt collector? -- A frozen bank account can complicate the direct deposit process - and potentially put some of that money at risk.

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

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Best debt relief companies, plus advice borrowers need to know now

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See which U.S. states are most at risk from Canadian tariffs -- Canadian officials said the tariffs set to be imposed on more than 800 U.S. imports are "strategic" and designed to target some states.

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Netflix offers extended pre-launch look at Grand Theft Auto 6 -- The latest GTA game is scheduled to drop on Nov. 19, more than 13 years after the last installment was released.

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OpenAI, Anthropic warn AI cyberattacks could surge in coming months -- Hospitals, technology firms and other companies could soon be at risk from AI-enabled cyberattacks, according to a new open letter from more than 100 signatories.

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July PCE inflation index held at 3.7% annual pace, hotter than expected -- The Personal Consumption Expenditures index was unchanged from June, highlighting stubborn inflationary pressures. -- Aug 26

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Survey pinpoints the behavior on planes that people find most annoying -- Here's what travelers think about shared armrests, reclined seats and fellow passengers' use of tech on planes.

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Jury deliberating in Lindsay Clancy's trial -- Lawyers made their closing arguments in Lindsay Clancy's trial on Thursday. The prosecution argued that she not only killed her three young children, but planned the murder and knew it was wrong. The defense called Clancy a woman who lived for her children and had been crying out for help that never came. Shanelle Kaul has more from the Massachusetts courthouse and Caroline Polisi breaks it down.

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What Trump's renaming of Lake Ontario means -- President Trump signed an executive order on Thursday to rename Lake Ontario to "Lake America" amid his trade war with Canada. CBS News' Nana-Sentuo Bonsu has more.

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Republicans, cattle ranchers angry at Trump -- President Trump visited Texas on Thursday amid criticism of his plans to lower beef prices by importing more beef from overseas. Ed O'Keefe reports.

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CBS Evening News - Americans among missing in Nepal - The families of more than 1,400 people, including at least 60 Americans, are waiting for word on their loved ones after a glacial avalanche set off landslides and flash floods along the China-Nepal border. At least 380 people are dead, and that number is expected to rise. Anna Coren reports. 8H ago - 1:50

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Mom breaks bus window to pull out her child -- A mother was arrested for vandalism in California after smashing a school bus window to haul out her own child. Carter Evans has the story. -- Aug 26

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DHL cargo jet makes fiery landing -- A DHL cargo jet made a fiery landing on Wednesday night in Los Angeles, with all of its tires blowing out as it touched down. Kris Van Cleave reports.

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The Daily Report - NFL teams finalize rosters ahead of season - Tyler Dragon, an NFL reporter at USA Today, joins "The Daily Report" to break down what to expect from the upcoming football season. 8H ago - 3:42

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Exclusive look at Grand Theft Auto VI -- Netflix is sharing a look at the highly anticipated video game Grand Theft Auto VI, set to be released in November. Jordan Minor, a gaming writer at PCMag and author of "Video Game of the Year," joins "The Daily Report."

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Jury to consider lesser charges in Clancy trial -- The judge in Lindsay Clancy's trial directed jurors to consider lesser criminal charges in addition to first-degree murder as deliberations began on Thursday. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson has more.

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How Dolly Parton supported the Black community -- Nashville historian David Ewing joins "The Daily Report" to break down how Dolly Parton used her royalties from Whitney Houston's rendition of "I Will Always Love You" to uplift the Black community in the city.

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Cause of DHL cargo plane fire -- A shocking video shows a DHL cargo plane bursting into flames as it landed at Los Angeles International Airport on Wednesday. CBS News' Kris Van Cleave has details on what caused the incident.

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