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Japan hangs man convicted of killing 5 people at pachinko parlor -- Sunao Takami set fire to the crowded pachinko parlor in Osaka by spreading gasoline and throwing a lit match, engulfing the building, killing five and injuring 10 others.

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The fight to protect Big Bend, one of America's last wild places -- Months after Congress approved billions for infrastructure across one of the least-trafficked stretches of the southern border, bulldozers arrived at Big Bend National Park.

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Invasive Joro spiders are "slowly spreading." Here's what to do if you see one. -- The Great Smoky Mountains National Park told visitors Tuesday that invasive Joro spiders "may be hanging in a web near you."

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Storms soak Northeast as possible tornadoes reported in New York, Delaware -- Heavy rain and winds were pounding the Northeast U.S. as storms tore through a beach on Long Island and knocked out power in Delaware's capital city.

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First on CBS - Tulsi Gabbard shares story of husband's cancer diagnosis: "It was tough" In a new video shared first with CBS News, Tulsi Gabbard said doctors discovered the cancer, a sacral chordoma, a rare tumor, after her husband, Abraham Williams, experienced back pain. 20H ago

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Woman accused of plotting "major attack" on New York State Capitol building -- A New York woman is accused of plotting "a major attack" on the state capitol building in Albany, authorities said Thursday.

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Aisha Wahab wins special election to serve out remainder of Eric Swalwell's term -- The partial term for California's 14th Congressional District ends January 2027, after which the candidate chosen in the November election will serve the next full term.

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AI apps that can digitally undress any photo pose back-to-school risk -- Think that back-to-school photo is safe to post online? Bad actors could use AI "nudify" apps to make it X-rated.

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Lindsay Clancy murder trial closing arguments expected early next week -- Testimony at Lindsay Clancy's trial ended early Thursday as closing arguments are expected next week.

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A City's War on Surveillance Cameras -- Activists in upstate New York say their fight against Flock's license plate cameras is the first step in dismantling Big Tech's overreach.

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The Not-So-Special Relationship -- Israel and the United States should always be allies and friends, but they need space to enact differing policies when their real interests diverge.

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A Race Between Two Clocks in Iran -- The outflow of oil through the Strait of Hormuz may be greater than we think, but Americans' tolerance for the continuation of an unpopular war may be shorter than we think.

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Democrats narrow 2028 convention finalists to 3 cities -- The Democratic National Committee is on the hunt for the best host city for the 2028 Democratic convention.

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FBI seizes Swalwell's devices, executes warrants in sexual misconduct probe -- FBI agents executed search warrants targeting former Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell and seized his electronic devices, two sources told CBS News.

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Exclusive -- He spied for the U.S. in the war on terror. Now ICE wants to deport him. -- The Trump administration is trying to deport a self-described CIA spy who won permission to live in the U.S. by helping convict terrorists. -- Aug 19

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First on CBS -- New U.S. sanctions target cocaine smuggling network in Ecuador -- The U.S. on Thursday imposed fresh sanctions on 15 individuals and entities based in Ecuador for their roles in an alleged maritime cocaine trafficking operation.

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U.S. designates American citizen held by China as wrongfully detained -- Min Zin is the second American academic to be designated as wrongfully detained in recent months.

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Money market vs. high-yield savings account: Which will be better if the Fed raises interest rates?

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How much interest can a $10,000 9-month CD earn right now?

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Should you pay collections debt that's past the statute of limitations?

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Can a debt collector demand payment in full? What borrowers should know

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Are you eligible for student loan forgiveness if you have private and federal loans?

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Which student loan borrowers qualify for public service loan forgiveness in 2026?

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FTC says "personalized pricing" based on consumer data could violate law -- The FTC warned businesses against changing prices based on their analysis of a customer's personal data, which could violate consumer law.

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Clear Eyes eye drops recalled nationwide over contamination risk, FDA says -- The recall affects 15mL bottles of Clear Eyes' Maximum Itchy Eye Relief.

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Publix frozen blueberry recall upgraded to highest health risk level -- Recalled frozen blueberries and mixed berries that could be contaminated with E. coli pose the most severe category of health risk, according to the FDA. -- Aug 19

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Walmart says it is using $2.9 billion in tariff refunds to lower prices -- The company told CBS News it will direct the refunds toward groceries and general merchandise.

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Coinbase CEO says CLARITY Act will prevent another FTX collapse -- Brian Armstrong made the case for the cryptocurrency legislation, which is scheduled for a Senate vote in September.

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DEA involved in Hayden Panettiere probe -- The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration has joined the investigation into the sudden death of actress Hayden Panettiere, who would have turned 37 on Friday. Mark Strassmann reports.

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Drug mix-up at Tennessee hospital -- A dangerous drug mix-up at a Tennessee hospital left several patients badly injured this week. Nicole Valdes reports.

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New York State Capitol terror plot foiled -- The FBI announced the arrest of a 35-year-old woman they said had converted to Islam, expressed support for terrorism online, and allegedly developed a plan of her own to blow up the New York State Capitol. Meg Oliver reports.

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CBS Evening News - U.S. Army phases out new drone battalion - The U.S. Army decided to phase out a new drone battalion set up earlier this year to help the U.S. catch up in its use of the crucial technology. The decision to shut it down came amid tension between top Army officials, including two who were fired or forced into early retirement. Charlie D'Agata reports. 11H ago - 2:19

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Explaining postpartum psychosis -- Hundreds of Lindsay Clancy supporters rallied outside the courthouse on Thursday, where she's on trial for murder in the killings of her three children. Shanelle Kaul reports on postpartum psychosis, the rare, but treatable illness Clancy's defense team argues made her not responsible for the crime.

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Video captures plane hitting police chopper -- Warning: disturbing video. A deadly collision was caught on camera in Pennsylvania on Wednesday. A small plane slammed into a state police helicopter at an airport outside the state capital of Harrisburg. Michael George reports.

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60 Minutes Overtime - Sculpting Evolution | 60 Minutes Archive - Lyme disease is rapidly emerging in southern Appalachia, the CDC said in a new report. In 2025, Dr. Jon LaPook, on assignment for 60 Minutes, met a team of scientists on Nantucket who are using genetic engineering to fight the spread of the disease. Aug 19 - 13:16

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CRISPR Kids | 60 Minutes Archive -- The CDC says Lyme disease is emerging beyond the regions where it has historically been considered endemic. In 2025, 60 Minutes' Bill Whitaker reported on high school students researching a new way to detect and treat the disease.

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Running Dry | 60 Minutes Archive -- The nation's largest reservoir, Lake Mead, has fallen to a record low. In 2021, Bill Whitaker visited the Colorado River and reported on how millions of people depend on the water to drink, power their homes, and irrigate their farms.

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From 2025: The ins and outs of egg freezing -- Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez began sharing on social media that she is going to try to preserve her fertility by freezing her eggs, a subject that Lesley Stahl reported on in 2025. Stahl found that the costly procedure brought happy endings to some women, but offered no guarantees.

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Silicon Valley Scandal | 60 Minutes Archive -- Last week eBay agreed to pay $55.7 million to a Massachusetts couple that was the victim of a bizarre harassment and cyberstalking campaign orchestrated by former employees of the company. In 2023, 60 Minutes spoke with the couple, Ina and David Steiner.

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