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Rainbow PUSH is Rev. Jesse Jackson's legacy in lifelong social justice fight -- Born from his civil rights work with Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and the product of two separate organizations fighting for social justice, economic opportunity and equal rights, Rev. Jesse Jackson, Sr.'s legacy lives on in the Rainbow PUSH Coalition.

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Robert Duvall, Oscar winner who starred in "The Godfather," dies at age 95 -- Robert Duvall was in such classics as "The Godfather," "To Kill a Mockingbird," "M*A*S*H," "The Great Santini" and "Tender Mercies."

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"Signal sniffer" to detect Nancy Guthrie's pacemaker deployed, sources say -- A device that can pick up certain electronic signals is being used in the search for Nancy Guthrie, as it may detect emissions from her pacemaker, sources told CBS News.

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CBS Mornings - Massive storm hits West Coast - A powerful storm is hitting California with torrential rain, heavy snow and high winds, impacting more than 30 million people. Rob Marciano reports. 1H ago - 01:36

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The legacy of Rev. Jesse Jackson -- The Rev. Jesse Jackson, a civil rights icon and two-time presidential candidate, has died at the age of 84, his family said. Jackson worked alongside Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and founded the Rainbow PUSH Coalition. Ed O'Keefe looks at his legacy.

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Oscar-winning actor Robert Duvall dies at 95 -- Oscar-winning actor Robert Duvall died on Sunday at the age of 95. Duvall starred in classics like "The Godfather" and "Apocalypse Now." Vladimir Duthiers looks back at his career.

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Sheriff rules out family in Guthrie case -- As the search for Nancy Guthrie continues, the Pima County sheriff for the first time is officially ruling out her family members, including siblings and spouses, as possible suspects. Meanwhile, investigators are also using a device known as a "signal sniffer" to try to detect transmissions from Guthrie's pacemaker. Jonathan Vigliotti reports.

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60 Minutes - Miracle babies of the Mauthausen camp - Eva Clarke, Hana Berger-Moran, and Mark Olsky are survivors born to survivors. During the Holocaust, their mothers were young Jewish women sent to concentration camps when they were newly pregnant. Feb 15 - 26:30

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GRAS fuels rise of ultraprocessed foods -- There are Americans who are "obscenely obese and at the same time malnourished," Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. says. He blames ultraprocessed food.

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Parents say Camp Mystic counselor "died a hero" trying to save girls from flood -- In their first television interview, the parents of 19-year-old Katherine Ferruzzo are demanding changes from Camp Mystic​, where their daughter died in last summer's devastating floods.

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Guthrie suspect's mask, clothing believed to be from Walmart, sheriff says -- Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos told CBS News the suspect's backpack is one of the most promising leads in the case, as the search continues for Nancy Guthrie.

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Bobsledder Elana Meyers Taylor, 41, wins gold in 5th Olympic appearance -- Elana Meyers Taylor has won her first Olympic gold in women's monobob, and she made history as the oldest American woman to do it at the Winter Games.

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Obama: Odds are aliens are real but I saw no signs of contact while president -- After setting social media abuzz by saying aliens were real, former President Barack Obama said he didn't see evidence that aliens "have made contact with us."

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21-year-old man facing terrorism charges in Taylor Swift concert attack plot -- Austrian public prosecutors filed terrorism-related charges Monday against a 21-year-old defendant who they say planned to attack Taylor Swift's Eras Tour in 2024.

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Slavery exhibits must be restored Philadelphia historic site, judge orders -- The National Park Service must restore the slavery exhibits to the President's House Site in Philadelphia, a judge orders.

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7 highlights from CBS News town hall with Maryland Gov. Wes Moore -- In a CBS News "Things That Matter" town hall, Maryland Gov. Wes Moore blasted President Trump - but also urged Democrats to change their perception as "the party of no and slow."

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Moore says Biden "needed to do more" on immigration, blasts Trump's crackdown -- Maryland Gov. Wes Moore told CBS News that no administration has ever fully figured out an effective immigration system and only Congress can fix it.

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Gov. Moore dismisses Trump's "not worthy" snub: "I will bow down to no one" -- Maryland Gov. Wes Moore shrugged off President Trump's claim that he was "not worthy" to attend an annual White House dinner, telling CBS News Mr. Trump does "not determine my worthiness."

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Team USA headed to women's hockey gold medal game at Winter Olympics -- A Team USA win over Sweden sets up what could be a seventh gold-medal showdown against Canada on Thursday.

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Malinin hints at "inevitable crash" amid Olympic pressure, online hate -- Team USA star skater Ilia Malinin, after multiple falls at the Winter Games, speaks of a struggle to "stay sane through the endless insurmountable pressure."

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See the Olympic medal count for the 2026 Winter Games -- Here is a look at where the medal count stands for Team USA and other nations as the competition heats up in the 2026 Winter Olympics.

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You Are No Longer the Smartest Type of Thing on Earth -- Rapidly advancing artificial intelligence means we may end up being one of the very last generations to remember what it was like for humans to be in the driver's seat of the universe. -- Feb 15

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George W. Bush: What I Learned from George Washington -- Few qualities have inspired me more than Washington's humility, writes the forty-third president of the United States of the first.

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Arthur Brooks: Why Are Young People Choosing OnlyFans over Love? -- The answer, I believe, is fear.

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Trump told Netanyahu he would support strikes on Iran missiles, sources say -- President Trump met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in December at Mar-a-Lago with Mr. Trump saying the U.S. would support strikes if no deal was made with Iran.

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Exclusive - Trump insider Tom Barrack kept in contact with Epstein for years, files show - Tom Barrack, a top U.S. diplomat and longtime friend of President Trump, networked and socialized with Epstein for years, CBS News found. Feb 14

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Obama on ICE shootings in Minnesota: "This is not the America we believe in" -- President Obama spoke about the "unprecedented nature" of what he said Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents did in Minnesota.

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DHS government shutdown is underway. Here are the services affected. -- The Department of Homeland Security officially shut down at 12:01 a.m. on Saturday after Congress failed to pass a bill to fund its operations before a stopgap measure lapsed.

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Homan says "I don't like the masks" on ICE, but they "have to protect themselves" -- Democrats have demanded reforms to immigration enforcement, including barring officers from wearing masks.

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Is silver investing too risky in retirement? Here's what experts say. -- Silver prices have been on a rollercoaster lately, and retirees should take note, experts say. Here's why.

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3 SMART WAYS TO USE YOUR TAX REFUND THIS YEAR, ACCORDING TO EXPERTS -- Tax refunds could be bigger this year, and there are ways to use yours strategically to maximize the returns. -- Feb 16

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How to maximize your chances of qualifying for debt forgiveness this February -- Taking the right steps now could help you get relief from your overwhelming credit card and personal loan balances. -- Feb 13

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Why athleisure giant Lululemon is losing momentum -- After a decade of rapid growth, Lululemon is struggling to find its footing in an increasingly saturated market.

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Average tax refund is nearly 11% higher so far this year, IRS data shows -- Forecasters predicted filers would benefit from larger checks​ this year due to a series of new tax provisions in the "one big, beautiful" bill.

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Amazon ends Flock partnership after backlash over Super Bowl ad -- Amazon's Ring unit touted a "search party" service in its Super Bowl ad, but one critic called the app a "surveillance nightmare." -- Feb 13

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January CPI report is the best inflation news in months. Here's why. -- The inflation reading, the lowest since May 2025, shows grocery, gas and rent prices are cooling. -- Feb 13

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Can TrumpRx help you save money on drugs? Here's what experts say. -- The Trump administration's new discounted drug platform isn't a game-changer for consumers, health care experts said. -- Feb 13

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FBI analyzing DNA on glove in Nancy Guthrie case -- The FBI is analyzing male DNA found on a black glove roughly two miles from Nancy Guthrie's home. Meanwhile, authorities announced they have cleared all of Guthrie's family members as suspects. Jonathan Vigliotti has the latest.

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What we know about Rhode Island hockey shooting -- Two people were killed and three others critically injured in a shooting at a high school boys' hockey game in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, according to police. CBS Boston reporter Luisa Moller reports.

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Remembering Oscar-winning actor Robert Duvall -- Oscar-winning actor Robert Duvall has died at age 95. Shanelle Kaul looks back at a career that spanned some of the biggest films of the 20th century.

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Construction crew cheers up young hospital patient -- While playing with a flashlight in her room at the Cleveland Clinic, a 4-year-old girl shined a light into a building going up across the street. To the hospital's surprise, one of the workers shined a light right back -- and made a sign that said "Get well soon." Tony Dokoupil has the heartwarming story.

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Bobsledder Elana Meyers Taylor wins gold -- American bobsledder Elana Meyers Taylor won her first gold Olympic medal on Monday in the women's solo event. Prior to the Games she had won five medals in four Olympics. She is now tied as the most decorated American woman in Winter Olympics history.

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Salman Rushdie: The 60 Minutes Interview -- Salman Rushdie has come to terms with the attempt on his life the only way he knows: by writing a book about it, "Knife." He detailed the experience in his first television interview since the attack.

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The system behind Guinness World Records -- In Guinness World Records, you'll find the shortest, tallest and fastest. Behind the spectacle is an auditing system so strict it has crushed many more record attempts than it has certified.

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Margaret Atwood: The 60 Minutes Interview -- Margaret Atwood's fiction tells of future worlds plagued by totalitarianism, environmental collapse, and global pandemic. At 86, she looks not forward but back at her own life in a new memoir.

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