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How much money can a smart thermostat realistically save during a heat wave? -- A smart thermostat can lower cooling costs, but your actual savings depend on how you use it during extreme heat.

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What's the cheapest way to pay for a new central AC this summer?

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Which AC settings can actually lower your electric bill this summer?

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CBS Mornings - Behind the "Better in Person" talk show - Author and journalist Stephen Dubner, who rose to fame when he co-wrote The New York Times bestseller "Freakonomics," talks with "CBS Mornings" about launching his own weekly talk show on YouTube, "Better in Person." Dubner discusses how the show got its start, his wide range of guests and why he decided to self-finance it. 1H ago - 5:56

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Who will face Spain in the World Cup final? -- Spain is on its way to the World Cup final after upsetting France, the favorite to win the title. On Wednesday, defending champion Argentina will take on England, with the winner advancing to Sunday's final. Nicole Valdes reports.

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Wildfires expose millions in Midwest, Northeast to dangerous smoke -- Heavy smoke from several large wildfires blazing in Canada and Minnesota is expected to engulf large swaths of the Midwest and Northeast U.S. this week.

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U.S. Mint to make $1 gold coin with Trump's face on it -- It's the latest effort by President Trump to make his mark on Washington, D.C.

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Hilton employee who sent racial slur to WNBA star is fired -- Hilton Grand Vacations said it has fired an employee who sent a racial slur to Las Vegas Aces guard Chelsea Gray.

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Louisiana man charged with murder in shooting of U.S. marshal -- A Louisiana man has been charged with murder in the fatal shooting of a deputy U.S. marshal who joined other officers in trying to arrest him.

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Iraq seizes mounds of gold and millions in cash in corruption crackdown -- An anti-corruption probe in Iraq leads to seizure of 825 pounds of gold and tens of millions in cash from lawmakers and government officials.

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Alzheimer's blood test may show who's likely to develop it in 5 to 10 years -- A blood test may predict if apparently healthy older adults are likely to develop Alzheimer's symptoms in the next five or 10 years, researchers say.

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State board: Musk may have broken election law by offering $1M checks to voters -- The Wisconsin Elections Commission found billionaire Elon Musk may have violated the state's election bribery law by offering $1 million checks to voters during an election last year.

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Introducing Norah O'Donnell's new health podcast -- "Healthful with Norah O'Donnell" launches July 22.

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"Miracle on the Hudson" pilot, Capt. "Sully," shares Alzheimer's diagnosis -- Capt. Chesley "Sully" Sullenberger, who famously landed a passenger jet on the Hudson River in 2009, said he has been diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease.

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Why the Left Hates the Medicine That Made Me a Mom -- The media has called my fertility treatment right-wing quackery. A year after my daughter's birth, it still won't give restorative reproductive medicine a fair hearing.

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A Third Trump Impeachment? Some Democrats Aren't So Sure. -- From cryptocurrency deals to the Iran war, many Democrats believe Trump has crossed a clear boundary. But would another impeachment do them any good?

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Death by Telehealth -- A dental student went to the ICU. He died without ever being physically seen by a doctor.

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Senate Democrats block must-pass defense policy bill over Iran war objections -- Senate Democrats blocked a must-pass annual defense policy bill from moving forward on Tuesday as they voiced opposition to the Trump administration's handling of the war with Iran.

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ICE halts most vehicle stops following deadly shootings, sources say -- Neither of the victims of the ICE shootings in Maine or Texas were the target of enforcement operations, according to the Department of Homeland Security.

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House GOP leaders break logjam after conservative revolt -- The House on Tuesday finally broke an impasse that had stalled most legislative action on the floor.

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Bipartisan senators introduce Russia sanctions and tariff bill Graham championed -- The text of the bill had been finalized before Graham met with Zelenskyy last week in Kyiv.

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Supreme Court pushes Congress for more security: "Threats have come very close" -- Supreme Court Justices Elena Kagan and Amy Coney Barrett urged Congress to provide additional funding to enhance protection for the justices as they face a rise in threats.

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Can debt collectors come after your inheritance? -- Worried that creditors will seize your inherited assets over unpaid debt? Here's the likelihood of that happening.

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Can you refuse to pay a deceased relative's debt?

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These are the biggest misconceptions about inherited debt, according to experts

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How much interest will a $10,000 high-yield savings account earn now? -- A $10,000 savings balance can generate hundreds of dollars in interest, but where you keep it has a big impact.

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How much interest will a $100,000 3-month CD account earn by October?

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Here's how much interest a $1,000 money market account will earn savers now

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26 Meta workers sue over alleged AI-aided layoffs of employees on leave -- A group of 26 Meta employees has sued the company, claiming it used AI to choose people for layoffs, disproportionately targeting those on medical, parental or family leave.

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Scammers are using FaceTime to steal bank account passwords -- The scheme begins with fake fraud alerts before shifting to a FaceTime call, where victims are tricked into exposing sensitive banking information.

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Warsh vows to tackle inflation in first testimony as Fed chairman -- Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh told the House Financial Services Committee that the central bank has "no tolerance for persistently elevated inflation."

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United's latest economy upgrade guarantees an empty middle seat -- United Airlines has a solution to passengers squabbling over who gets the armrest: empty middle seats.

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Inflation eased more than expected in June, CPI report shows -- Lower gasoline prices slowed inflation in June, though many household costs remained stubbornly high.

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ICE policy changes after latest shooting -- ICE agents have been directed to suspend most vehicle stops during enforcement operations nationwide following the latest fatal shooting. Johan Sebastian Duran Guerrero was shot and killed on Monday in Maine while in his car. Lilia Luciano has more.

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Iraqi leader's D.C. visit grounded flights -- Flights were disrupted for hours at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport on Tuesday due to security concerns prompted by Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi's visit with President Trump and Pentagon officials. Olivia Rinaldi reports.

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Boat sinks near Alcatraz Island -- At least one person has died and three more people are missing after a boat capsized and sank near Alcatraz Island in San Francisco Bay, officials say. Twenty people were on board the boat at the time of the incident. Drew Andre reports.

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A look at intense heat across U.S. -- Heat warnings stretch from Southern California to the Northeast while heavy rain slams Texas. Rob Marciano has the forecast.

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Behind England and Argentina rivalry -- England and Argentina are set to face off, with the winner taking on Spain in the World Cup final. The two countries have a long history in both politics and in the sport. Leigh Kiniry reports.

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What to expect in England vs. Argentina match -- Poppy Miller, lead host for CBS Sports Golazo, previews the World Cup match between England and Argentina and breaks down Spain's win over France.

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