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Exclusive - Trump voter pleads for fiancee's release after ICE arrest: "They're destroying families" "They are picking up law-abiding citizens. They're destroying families, jobs," said a Texas man who regrets his vote for President Trump after his fiancee, an immigrant from Venezuela, was detained by ICE. updated 42M ago

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Live - Yemen's Houthis escalate deadly attacks on Saudi-backed troops - Yemen's Houthi rebels launch fresh attacks on Saudi-backed government troops, says Yemeni state media, as Cruz says Trump must seek "regime collapse." updated 2M ago

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Cruz calls for Trump to arm Iran's protesters: "Our objective should be regime collapse" -- GOP Sen. Ted Cruz told Aaron MacLean on the "School of War" podcast that President Trump should heap more pressure on Iran - including by arming Iranians to "let them overthrow their own government."

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Star Cambridge professor resigns amid plagiarism allegations -- Jason Arday, who joined Cambridge in 2023 at the age of 37, became one of Britain's most high-profile academics after sharing an extraordinary life story.

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These NYC centers allow hard drug use in-house. Nearly 5 years in, is it helping? -- An addiction-services nonprofit approved by the city focuses on harm reduction for hard drug users - to the chagrin of some in the neighborhood.

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U.S. Marine vet, detained in Russia since 2022, hospitalized in serious condition -- Robert Gilman, 32, is being held at a Russian hospital in what his advocate, Eric Lebson of Global Reach, described as a "dissociative stupor."

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Sen. Marsha Blackburn wins Republican primary for Tennessee governor -- Sen. Marsha Blackburn had faced two primary challengers, including Rep. John Rose.

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America's water systems are getting hacked amid security gaps, experts say -- The nation's 152,000 public water systems often lack defenses against malicious actors, cybersecurity experts said. Here's what to know.

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5 dead in Thailand high school shooting after suspect kills grandparents -- A teenager described as "troubled" and "bullied" by a classmate killed his grandparents before gunning down five staff members at a high school in Thailand, police said.

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Feds could scrap rules requiring airlines to disclose airfares in full -- A Transportation Department proposal could obscure the cost of a plane ticket, aviation experts warn. Here's what to know.

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More than 50 decomposing bodies found in Chicago funeral home -- An investigation was underway at a Far South Side funeral home after more than 50 decomposing bodies were found in the facility.

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Who Had to Lose for Jason Arday to Win? -- A scandal over a Cambridge academic shows that many universities still act like we're living in 2020.

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Tyler Cowen: Nothing Can Stop the AI Revolution -- Are you worried about an AI market crash or a company going bankrupt? Don't be. Just as with railroads 150 years ago, nothing can stop technological progress.

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Roy Cooper, Sherrod Brown, and the Road to Democratic Victory -- While radical left newcomers like Abdul El-Sayed get the media attention, veteran candidates like Roy Cooper in North Carolina and Sherrod Brown in Ohio could win back the Senate for Democrats.

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Stevens says of El-Sayed: "Differences were aired out" -- Though Rep. Haley Stevens stressed a unified front moving forward, she was evasive on whether she would appear with El-Sayed on the campaign trail.

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DOGE's "wall of receipts" riddled with inaccuracies, GAO says -- The Government Accountability Office found that DOGE overestimated its savings, among other issues.

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What Fauci has said about COVID origins, gain-of-function research -- Thursday's vote to hold Dr. Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress follows years of tension with GOP Sen. Rand Paul, hinging on the origins of the coronavirus and a controversial type of research. -- Aug 6

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Where the Trump administration's lawsuits seeking voter data stand -- The Justice Department has filed lawsuits against 30 states and the District of Columbia in an effort to force them to hand over their unredacted voter rolls containing voters' sensitive information.

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Judge finds probable cause that Mike Lindell's pillow handouts violated campaign law -- A case against Minnesota Republican gubernatorial candidate Mike Lindell will continue after a judge decided Thursday there is probable cause to believe he violated campaign laws by giving away pillows promoting his candidacy at a July Fourth parade.

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Why a Medicare supplemental insurance plan is worth opening this August -- Medicare supplemental insurance is often valuable for seniors, but particularly so this August. Here's why.

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What are the biggest mistakes people make with Medicare?

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4 WAYS SENIORS CAN PREPARE FOR SURPRISE MEDICAL COSTS, ACCORDING TO EXPERTS

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How much interest can a $40,000 high-yield savings account earn over the next year? -- Interest earnings on a $40,000 high-yield savings account over the next year could be robust. Here's what to know.

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How have CD rates changed compared to last August? Here's what savers may not know.

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Here's how much interest a $40,000 9-month CD will earn savers now

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Can multiple debt collectors try to collect on the same debt? -- Getting calls about the same debt from different debt collection companies? Here's why that may be happening.

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Can debt collectors re-age an old debt? 5 things to know now

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Best debt relief companies, plus advice borrowers need to know now

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Millions of children could lose free school meals this fall, experts say -- Some families could face an additional $2,200 in food costs this year if their kids lose access to free school meals, according to one estimate.

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Entrepreneurship is booming in the U.S. Gen Zers are leading the way. -- Young Americans, tired of working for others and boosted by AI, are driving a surge in new businesses.

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Job cuts plunge to a 2-year low despite AI fears, economic shocks -- Layoffs have plunged this year. "Recently laid-off workers are finding jobs as fast as the economy is creating new ones," one economist said.

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Some Gen Zers swap smartphones for "dumb" phones in a bid to unplug -- "It really opens up your mind," said one 23-year-old who ditched smartphones to wean herself off social media. -- Aug 5

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Why SpaceX stock is falling despite strong revenue growth -- Investors are focused on whether SpaceX will be able to deliver on its ambitious artificial intelligence agenda. -- Aug 5

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Trump signs new birthright citizenship orders -- On Thursday, President Trump signed two new executive orders to limit birthright citizenship, about a month after the Supreme Court ended his previous effort. Weija Jiang has more.

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Fauci held in contempt over silence in COVID hearing -- A Senate committee led by Republicans has voted to hold Dr. Anthony Fauci in contempt over his refusal to answer questions during last week's congressional hearing on the COVID pandemic. Caitlin Huey-Burns has the story.

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Cambridge professor accused of plagiarism resigns -- Jason Arday, who made history as Cambridge's youngest Black professor, has resigned after accusations of plagiarism and fabrications in his biography. Arday has denied any deliberate wrongdoing. Holly Williams has the details.

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Boeing planes to be inspected for cracks -- Federal regulators have ordered nearly 500 Boeing jets in the U.S. to be inspected for cracks in the fuselage. Kris Van Cleave has the details.

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CBS Mornings - Matt Gutman tells his own scam story - Online scams have ramped up in the last few years, with more advanced artificial intelligence playing a big role. CBS News correspondent Matt Gutman shares his own story about how he nearly fell for a scam. Aug 6 - 5:59

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Diarra Kilpatrick on her show's new season -- Diarra Kilpatrick, who stars in "Diarra from Detroit," joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss the show's new season, which premiered on Paramount+ last week.

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Genetically altered beagles offer hope for dog lovers with allergies -- Matt Walker, a geneticist and the CEO of Kindred Companion Sciences, joins "CBS Mornings" with his gene-altered beagle, Bailey, to discuss creating future options for people with severe pet allergies.

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Amanda Kloots on her new dating show -- Amanda Kloots, a Broadway dancer, podcast host and best friend to reality star Harry Jowsey, joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss their new Netflix series "Let's Marry Harry."

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60 Minutes Overtime - 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. Aug 5 - 13:05

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Martha Stewart | 60 Minutes Archive -- 60 Minutes interviewed media mogul Martha Stewart several times over the years. In 1995, Morley Safer asked about the difference between Martha Stewart the brand and Martha Stewart the person. Stewart replied, "Well, there's not really much of a difference. I am Martha Stewart and my business has become also Martha Stewart. That's the complicated thing for the people who work with me." Today, the American businesswoman turns 85.

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The secret history of AFC Richmond -- While giving 60 Minutes a tour of the "Ted Lasso" set in 2022, Jason Sudeikis explains the secret history of AFC Richmond.

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Dr. Anthony Fauci in October 2020 on COVID-19 -- From October 2020, Dr. Jon LaPook's interview with Dr. Anthony Fauci about the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Salman Rushdie recounts stabbing (2024) -- Jurors on Wednesday convicted a man of federal terrorism charges for the 2022 stabbing of author Salman Rushdie. In 2024, Rushdie spoke with Anderson Cooper about the attack.

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