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60 Minutes - 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. 3H ago - 13:11

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A summer of extremes: Weathering a hotter world

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Construction workers find $10 million gold stash in renovations -- Police issued a warning telling "gold prospectors" to stay away from the construction site -- Aug 15

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4 Renaissance paintings stolen from museum in Italy -- Local officials have expressed their dismay and sadness at the theft which occurred during celebrations of the Virgin Mary.

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Trump orders Pentagon to "substantially reduce" military exercises with South Korea -- President Trump said Sunday that the joint military exercises with South Korea are costly and they "send a signal that is totally inappropriate and hostile" to North Korea.

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How Lovina Zook left the Amish and found an online audience -- This 23-year-old who grew up in a conservative Amish community and had never used a cell phone or computer is today an unlikely social media influencer, sharing stories and recipes of the Amish with her six million online followers.

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Mom-to-be had 2 signs of rare complication: "Everything kept getting worse" -- Candice Davis' first pregnancy was going smoothly until she began feeling some nausea and pain one afternoon. -- Aug 15

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Nearly 1,000 aftershocks followed Indonesia earthquake that killed at least 53 -- With magnitudes of 7.7 and 6.4, two earthquakes struck different parts of Indonesia on the same day. Authorities have since recorded at least 995 aftershocks.

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Indiana storms linked to 7 deaths as floods trigger rescues and evacuations -- Nearly 130,000 utility customers statewide remained without power as of Sunday afternoon.

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Security video helps lead to a masked killer who tried to hide the crime -- Dr. Steven Milner, a well-respected Oregon veterinarian, was accused of stalking and disguising himself before murdering Kenny Fandrich - the husband of a former employee. Security cameras played a key role in how detectives pieced the case together.

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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.

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How My Generation Became Antisemitic -- I'm a high school student. The Jew-hatred I see spreading through young Americans 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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South Carolina to hold first 2028 Democratic presidential primary -- South Carolina's Democratic presidential primary will take place on Jan. 22, 2028. Nevada, New Hampshire, New Mexico, Michigan and Virginia will also hold early Democratic nominating contests.

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First on CBS - Justice Department expands military's power to detain migrants near border - The Justice Department issued a legal opinion giving the U.S. military broader powers to detain migrants near certain areas along the southern border. Aug 15

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Trump asks Supreme Court to intervene in White House ballroom legal fight -- The Trump administration asked the Supreme Court to intervene in the legal battle over President Trump's White House ballroom. -- Aug 14

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Dad of USS Lincoln sailor worries about crew as deployment stretches on -- The USS Abraham Lincoln has been at sea for nine months, and sailors have maintained a grueling pace amid the war in Iran. -- Aug 14

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Kennedy Center board votes to restore Trump's name on building -- The Kennedy Center's board of trustees voted to add President Trump's name to the facade of the performing arts center, more than two months after a judge ordered its removal, according to a Democrat who sits on the center's board. -- Aug 13

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Sponsored - Thinking about a gold IRA? Here's what you need to know first. A gold IRA can add precious metals to your retirement plan, but there's a lot to consider before opening one. Aug 14

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Why are gold prices falling? 4 factors that are impacting gold's value

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Where will silver and gold prices head this August? Experts weigh in

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How much interest can a $10,000 short-term CD earn over the next year? -- A $10,000 short-term CD account can produce a big return while still providing savers a baseline of flexibility.

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How much interest can a $50,000 high-yield savings account earn by next August?

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Why is a debt collector calling about a debt that's not on your credit report? -- It can be confusing to get calls about a collection account that's not on your credit. Here's what may be going on.

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Why did debt collectors stop contacting me about my unpaid balance?

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FDA upgrades egg recall linked to salmonella to highest risk level -- U.S. food regulators say 1.6 million cartons of recalled eggs can "cause serious adverse health consequences or death."

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Hormuz chaos highlights risks for other global trade chokepoints -- The war in Iran has underscored how disruptions to a key shipping route thousands of miles away can have a material impact on American consumers.

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How to get a refund for Trump tariffs struck down by Supreme Court -- The U.S. has refunded more than $100 billion in illegal tariffs to businesses, and some of that money is going to consumers - here's what to know.

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Tomato soup kits sold at Walmart recalled over listeria concerns -- The 14oz soup kits were distributed at Walmart stores in 29 states between June 30 and July 7, according to the FDA.

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See how much renters pay for a 2-bedroom home in 50 U.S. cities -- Nearly half of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing. Here's what it costs to rent a two-bedroom home in 50 U.S. cities.

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8/16: Sunday Morning -- Hosted by Jane Pauley. Featured: Weather becoming more extreme; Rahm Emanuel; The Eagles' Don Henley; ex-Amish, now social media creator Lovina Zook; trophy bull riding belt buckles; the iNaturalist app; and the long and short of short pants.

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Bacon on Trump's Iran comments -- Republican Rep. Don Bacon of Nebraska, who is not running for reelection, told "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that President Trump's comments about gas prices amid the Iran war are "honest," and that the president was "setting maybe false expectations in the previous months, during the initial parts of this campaign with Iran."

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Rahm Emanuel on Trump, the left, and what's right for America -- Over a long career, as Democratic Congressman, Chicago mayor, ambassador, and chief of staff in the Obama White House, Rahm Emanuel has been a key and combative moderate in showdowns over health care and the economy. He tells "Sunday Morning" national correspondent Robert Costa that his fight, now and in the future, is bigger than him and his party. He talks about addressing the Democratic Party's progressive wing leading up to the midterms, and fighting the Trump administration.

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Poll on Democrats' split over socialism -- As Democrats debate the future of the party amid primaries this summer, CBS News executive director of elections and surveys Anthony Salvanto joins "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" to discuss whether Democrats are split on socialism -- and how Americans see political parties in today's economy.

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Mardi Gras Indians keeping tradition alive -- The Mardi Gras Indians, or Black Masking Indians, have been around since the 1800s. Members spend months painstakingly handcrafting suits to be worn while marching through New Orleans' neighborhoods.

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U.S. vets with PTSD take psychedelic journey -- 60 Minutes joined U.S. veterans with PTSD on a week-long psychedelic retreat in Mexico. Nearly a year later, most of the vets said the experience with psilocybin was life-changing.

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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

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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. -- Aug 9

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CBS Weekend News - Iran responds to Trump's Hormuz takeover plan - The Iranian regime has reponded to President Trump's claim that he'll turn the Strait of Hormuz into a U.S. territory once the war is won. Aaron Navarro has the story. Aug 15 - 1:51

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Indiana requests aid as Midwest floods worsen -- Indiana requested federal aid on Saturday as the floods that have devastated parts of the Midwest continue. Lana Zak reports.

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Palisades recovering from fires with new mall -- A luxury mall reopening is bringing renewed hope to the prosperous Pacific Palisades community in Los Angeles, California, after wildfires brought massive devastation last January. Mark Strassman has more.

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Violent crime down in big cities -- Violent crime numbers are down across many major U.S. cities. Ali Bauman is in Newark, New Jersey, which has seen a large drop in homicides.

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Powerful earthquake devastates Indonesia -- At least 47 people are dead and dozens injured after a 7.7-magnitude quake struck off eastern Indonesia on Saturday. A 6.4-magnitude tremor later hit Sumatra, and authorities warn the death toll could rise.

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