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Minnesota sailor returns from USS Lincoln duty to find apartment ransacked -- A Minnesota native who had been serving aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln for nearly 10 months came home to an upsetting surprise.

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Twin doctors who grew up in poverty returned to their hometown to co-run an ER -- Drs. Travan and Travis Jasper, identical twins, are co-directors of the emergency department at Chippenham Hospital in Richmond, Virginia, the city where they grew up in poverty.

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Tasia Fortune's hanging was "staged" after her death, police say -- Authorities haven't disclosed the exact cause of Fortune's death, but they did rule it a homicide and have arrested two men.

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Hurricane Polo is a powerful Category 5 storm off Mexico. See its path. -- Hurricane Polo regained Category 5 status as its intensity fluctuated between Category 4 and Category 5 - the strongest on the hurricane scale - off Mexico's southwestern coast.

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TikTok settles lawsuit over youth safety concerns for at least $100 million -- Alabama sued the social media company in 2025, claiming the platform had negative effects on the mental well-being of youths.

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Broadview 6 prosecutor retires under protest, blames U.S. attorney -- Sheri Mecklenburg resigned from the Department of Justice this week, penning a scathing letter in which she said U.S. Attorney Andrew Boutros "personally directed" the Broadview 6 prosecution that she says ended her career.

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Facebook found liable for deceiving users in Cambridge Analytica case -- The two-week trial in New Mexico centered on accusations Facebook deceived users about a data breach.

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Supreme Court lets Trump administration use SAVE database for now -- In a 6-3 decision, the Supreme Court sided with the Trump administration in its push to use a controversial database to review state voter rolls for potential noncitizens.

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30 PARTIALLY CLOTHED MEN FOUND IN FRAT BASEMENT IN ALLEGED HAZING INCIDENT -- Two 20-year-olds have been arrested and charged with hazing and disorderly conduct in relation to the incident.

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Investigation -- Sports betting apps entice fans as gambling exacts a growing financial toll -- Betting platforms FanDuel and DraftKings say tools are there to help addicted gamblers slow down.

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Exclusive -- 5 moments from Patrick Clancy's 60 Minutes interview -- Patrick Clancy sat down with 60 Minutes in New York City for a lengthy conversation about his ex-wife Lindsay Clancy's struggles with mental health, his grief and the social media frenzy surrounding him.

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Only on CBS -- Patrick Clancy opens up about grief, his children and moving forward -- In the first interview since his ex-wife's trial, Patrick Clancy describes what happened at home before his children were killed and how he handled his grief.

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The Women Blinded by the Iranian Regime -- Kosar Eftekhari, Farideh Salavatipour, and hundreds of other women were blinded by the Islamic Republic for the crime of protesting for their rights. Today, they fight on.

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Bishop Barron: Is This America's Next Saint? -- Fulton J. Sheen knew that it wasn't enough-as we often think it is today-to be a Catholic, grab a microphone, and start teaching and preaching.

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AI Therapy Worked for Me. It's Not for Everyone. -- I'm a licensed psychotherapist. After being assaulted, I asked a chatbot to help me. I wouldn't advise my patients to do the same.

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Was Netanyahu's fiery U.N. speech aimed at his own political survival? -- Israel's embattled leader lashed out at New York's mayor in a heated U.N. address, but a veteran analyst says his real targets were Israeli voters and President Trump.

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Transcript: Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" -- The following is the transcript of the interview with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian airing on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Sept. 27, 2026.

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New Trump-focused "Love Me" ad campaign paid for by taxpayers hits airwaves -- Ads promoting President Trump and paid for by American taxpayers are now airing on network and national cable.

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Duckworth slams Trump's "foolhardy plan" to make triumphal arch a military complex -- Democratic Sen. Tammy Duckworth of Illinois is demanding the Pentagon and Federal Aviation Administration reject President Trump's call to convert plans for a massive triumphal arch into a "top grade Military Complex."

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ICE wasted millions in rapid push to expand detention capacity, watchdog finds -- With an unprecedented budget, ICE spent billions in a rush to expand its detention network, wasting millions in the process, the Government Accountability Office found.

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What today's gold prices could mean for your retirement savings -- Gold prices have shifted sharply in 2026, and that could have important implications for your retirement portfolio.

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Rolling over a 401(k) to gold? What to check before you move your money

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Thinking about a gold IRA? Here's what you need to know first.

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What could happen to your family's finances without life insurance? -- Opting out of life insurance could leave your loved ones facing financial challenges they aren't prepared for.

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

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Many Americans are relying on multiple forms of credit to cover expenses. When is it a warning sign? -- Using several types of credit isn't always a problem, but certain patterns signal that your debt is unsustainable.

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How to deal with debt when you've already cut back everywhere

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How to get (and stay) motivated when your debt feels overwhelming

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Ready or not, here come the AI gadgets, from "charms" to smart speakers -- Meta, Microsoft and other major tech companies are developing a range of AI products for consumers, from wearables to speakers.

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Soaring U.S. diesel prices slam local communities as fuel costs surge -- The surge in diesel prices this year is putting a financial squeeze on schools, farms and small businesses around the U.S.

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How GLP-1 weight-loss drugs are changing fast-food menus -- Chipotle, McDonald's and Shake Shack are among the restaurant chains revamping their menus as more consumers go on weight-loss drugs.

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Why the bond market is freaking out, and what it means for your money -- Investors are increasingly nervous about rising inflation, which could require the Federal Reserve to hike interest rates. -- Sep 24

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Takeaways as Xi wraps state visit with Trump -- Chinese President Xi Jinping's state visit to the U.S. wrapped up on Friday, with no deal announced on artificial intelligence, though he is set to meet with President Trump twice more before the end of the year. Weijia Jiang has more.

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Hawaiians shelter ahead of Hurricane Nolo -- Authorities are warning residents on Hawaii's Big Island to find a safe place to take shelter ahead of the arrival of Hurricane Nolo, with life-threatening flooding possible in some areas. Nolo's arrival comes just over a month after Hurricane Lala caused devastation to Hawaii. Carter Evans has more.

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Iran's president on potential deal with U.S. -- CBS News chief foreign affairs correspondent and "Face the Nation" moderator Margaret Brennan interviewed Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on Friday in a network exclusive. Brennan joins "The Takeout" to unpack her conversation with the leader.

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CBS Evening News - Over 60 million in danger from Nor'easter - Millions of people on the East Coast are bracing for flooding and severe winds as a powerful Nor'easter prepares to hit New York, New Jersey and beyond over the weekend. Lilia Luciano and Tom Hanson report, and Rob Marciano has the forecast. 10H ago - 4:49

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Twin doctors lead ER in Virginia -- Twin doctors Travan and Travis Jasper co-lead the emergency department at Chippenham Hospital in Richmond, Virginia. Steve Hartman shares their story.

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Inaugural Dolly Parton Day celebrated -- On Sept. 25, fans of the late Dolly Parton celebrated the first "9-2-5" day in her honor, a reference to her hit country single "9 to 5," which was written for the hit movie of the same name. Mark Strassman reports from a children's hospital in Knoxville bearing her name.

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The Takeout - Trump to hold rallies in Alabama and Oklahoma - With less than six weeks until the November midterm elections, President Trump is set to campaign in the reliably red states of Alabama and Oklahoma. Political strategists Joel Payne and Kevin Sheridan join "The Takeout" to examine the president's avoidance of battleground states. 11H ago - 6:58

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Software developer on the AI alignment problem -- News broke this week that a rogue artificial intelligence agent hacked Australia's health care database, and no notice was given for months. Matt Calkins, CEO and co-founder of Appian, which develops software to maximize AI integration, joins to unpack the week's AI headlines.

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Forecast shifts 15 House races toward Democrats -- The Cook Political Report shifted 15 House seat ratings toward Democrats on Friday and said it was almost impossible for Republicans to retain control of the House of Representatives. VoteHub head of data science Zach Donnini joins to discuss.

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FAA debuts AI tool for air traffic controllers -- Washington, D.C., airports are debuting a new artificial intelligence tool designed to help air traffic controllers and airlines with future scheduling and weather issues. Air Space Intelligence CEO Phillip Buckendorf, whose company developed the system, joins "The Takeout" to explain how it works.

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