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They've survived 2 major earthquakes in Colombia: "A sense of powerlessness" -- Colombia earthquake survivors are facing major loss and a yearslong road to recovery filled with grief and uncertainty. Here's what responders say will happen next.

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Tropical storm forms near Hawaii, hurricane watch issued for the Big Island -- Tropical Storm Lala could bring rain, high winds, and dangerous surf and rip currents to the Hawaiian Islands this weekend.

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Exclusive - Becky G reflects on advocacy in new music, rise to fame - Becky G spoke exclusively with "CBS Mornings" co-host Gayle King about her rise to fame, being the breadwinner of the family at a young age and her new music. 3H ago

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Police investigators testify about search history in Lindsay Clancy murder trial -- Lindsay Clancy's trial for the murders of her three children in Massachusetts resumed Thursday with testimony from State Police investigators.

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Record-breaking heat takes mounting toll on the U.S. economy -- Heat waves are dealing a financial blow to businesses and creating hazardous conditions for workers, according to climate experts.

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Poland says it thwarted Russian plot to kill an American citizen -- Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said the suspect was allegedly recruited by Russia's secret services.

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Teen held without bail in murders of mother, brother linked to ChatGPT -- An Acton, Massachusetts teenager charged with killing his mother and brother in a case linked to ChatGPT is being held without bail.

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DOJ leaves in place ruling that deregulates silencers, shotguns -- A Texas judge earlier this month issued a ruling that deregulated silencers, shotguns and certain rifles.

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Reese's Halloween pumpkins hit shelves unchanged after lawsuit victory -- Hershey said the Halloween-shaped candy, which had sparked a lawsuit over the product's lack of detail, will return in its familiar oval shape.

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Burned Out? Hate Your Manager? Take a Mental-Health Leave. -- Employees are using mental-health leave for everything from taking care of sick parents to traveling to Bali to become influencers. -- Aug 11

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How My Generation Became Antisemitic -- I go to high school with the future leaders of America. The Jew-hatred I watch them embrace is worse than you think.

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Why Democrats Said No to Francesca Hong -- The democratic socialist lost her bid for governor when her past radical comments resurfaced and opponents launched an offensive blitz.

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Trump's secret plane switch took place within a day of credible missile threat -- President Trump secretly moved from Air Force One to another plane within a day of U.S. and Turkish intelligence picking up on an Iranian plot to fire a missile at the jet, CBS News has learned.

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Karoline Leavitt exiting as White House press secretary -- President Trump said Karoline Leavitt will be leaving her role to focus on her young family.

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DOJ charges 11 for alleged sham marriages to help Chinese nationals get green cards -- The DOJ unveiled criminal charges alleging 11 people participated in a scheme that involved more than 1,000 "sham marriages" between Chinese nationals and U.S. citizens.

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Rubio, Bessent took decoy Air Force One, Hegseth flew on secret flight with Trump -- Secretaries Marco Rubio and Scott Bessent were on the decoy flight last month when President Trump secretly switched to a different plane while Pete Hegseth was with Mr. Trump.

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U.S. indicts former SPLC executive for her role in alleged fraud scheme -- Prosecutors have accused the Southern Poverty Law Center of telling donors and banks it was dismantling white supremacist and extremist groups, while funneling payments to confidential informants in the groups. -- Aug 12

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What's a good 1-year CD account interest rate considered to be now? -- With the interest rate climate uneven, it helps to know what a good 1-year CD account interest rate is considered to be.

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Does getting married combine your debt? -- Marriage can change how debt affects your finances, so it's important to know where the responsibility falls.

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How much would settling $15,000 in credit card debt cost after fees?

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Credit card balances just rose by $21 billion. Here's how to get your debt forgiven now.

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Inflation just fell again. Is that good news for mortgage rates? -- Inflation just moved lower for the second month in a row. So, could mortgage interest rates be the next to drop? -- Aug 12

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How to negotiate a lower home price in today's economy, according to experts

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3 mortgage rate mistakes to avoid post-Fed rate pause

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Can taking weight-loss drugs help you get hired? Yes, if you're a woman. -- Going on GLP-1 drugs significantly boosted unemployed women's chances of finding a job, according to a Harvard economist.

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Single winning ticket sold for $1.04 billion Powerball jackpot -- A single ticket sold in Illinois won the biggest Powerball jackpot of the year, $1.04 billion, in Wednesday night's drawing, the game says.

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Here's how much Social Security's 2027 COLA could rise under new estimates -- Social Security's cost-of-living adjustment for 2027 is projected to be lower than previously forecast, according to new estimates. -- Aug 12

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Backlash over ICE's electric shock glove plan -- U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement plans to equip its agents with electric-shock gloves manufactured by Compliant Technologies, according to a Department of Homeland Security notice. Critics call the gloves overly aggressive and say they have the potential for abuse. CBS News' Lesley Marin reports.

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Retired military leader analyzes Iran war -- Strife over the fate of the Strait of Hormuz continues amid the war with Iran. Plus, Democrats demand answers over conditions aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln deployed overseas. Robert Murrett, a retired vice admiral in the U.S. Navy, shares his analysis.

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Latest updates on Colombia earthquake efforts -- Rescue and relief efforts are underway in Colombia in the aftermath of a horrific 7.4-magnitude earthquake. CBS News' Lilia Luciano reports from Pereira, Colombia.

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Sponsored -- Social Security tips to save money -- When is the best time to claim your Social Security retirement benefits? CBS News financial analyst Jill Schlesinger breaks it down. (Sponsored by AT&T Business) -- 3:54

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60 Minutes - Indiana Hoosiers: from outcast to undefeated - Indiana University football was known for losing. That changed with the recent historic season, when head coach Curt Cignetti and quarterback Fernando Mendoza led the team to a national championship. Aug 9 - 13:09

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Inside author Mitch Albom's Haiti orphanage -- In Port-au-Prince, Haiti's gang-controlled capital, there's an orphanage taking in the most at-risk kids. It's run by bestselling author Mitch Albom and his wife Janine.

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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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Birders flock here since guerrillas disarmed -- In Colombia, decades of fighting between the government, left-wing guerrillas, right-wing paramilitaries, and narco-traffickers preserved bird habitats in Colombia.

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Behind the scenes of "Ted Lasso" -- Jason Sudeikis and the cast and crew of "Ted Lasso" tell Norah O'Donnell about the show's improbable rise and positive message.

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