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CBS Sunday Morning - Hollywood, the Dream Factory - In 1913, a leased barn in Los Angeles became Cecil B. DeMille's production center for the very first feature film shot in Hollywood. What started as a weather-friendly place for filmmakers grew into a phenomenon heralded around the world as a "dream factory." Turner Classic Movies host Ben Mankiewicz talks with actor Tony Goldwyn, director Patty Jenkins, and Motion Picture Association chairman and CEO Charles Rivkin about the historic rise of the film and entertainment industry; how Hollywood became a metaphor for America; and what the introduction of streaming and artificial intelligence might mean for the future of movies. 8H ago - 08:17

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U.S. identifies 6 service members killed in refueling aircraft crash in Iraq -- Six U.S. service members who were killed in a military refueling aircraft crash over Iraq last week have been identified as members of the Ohio Air National Guard and Florida-based crew members.

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How would escorting oil tankers through Strait of Hormuz work? -- With oil markets paralyzed by the U.S.-Iran war, the Trump administration says it could escort ships through the Strait of Hormuz - a massive undertaking that experts say could already be in the preparatory stages. -- Mar 14

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U.S. offers $10 million, chance to relocate for info on Iran's leaders -- The State Department is seeking information on Iran's new supreme leader and nine other "key leaders" in the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps.

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"Mr. Nobody Against Putin": How one Russian teacher confronted Kremlin propaganda -- When the Kremlin's propaganda machine framed the invasion of Ukraine as a heroic calling, drilling the message into schoolchildren, one brave teacher turned his camera onto that indoctrination. The result: a remarkable Oscar-nominated documentary.

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A Hollywood landmark preserved -- Singer-songwriter John Mayer and film director-producer McG have teamed up to buy and renovate the legendary movie studio built by Charlie Chaplin, to preserve as a soundstage, recording studio, and a campus for artistic collaborations.

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U.S. beats Canada in Para ice hockey final to complete Team USA sweep -- The U.S. became the first nation to sweep the hockey tournaments at the Olympics and Paralympics.

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2 FORMER FEDERAL WORKERS TURNED THEIR FIRINGS INTO A MOVEMENT TO HELP OTHERS -- Within days of their firings, two former federal workers launched a support group for fellow colleagues. What started out as 20 people has grown to almost 5,000.

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Exclusive - Security detail requested for U.S. official who asked for Lisa Cook, Adam Schiff probes - A security detail has been requested from the federal health department's inspector general for top federal housing official Bill Pulte. Mar 14

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Murder-for-hire scheme uncovered in investigation of slain teacher -- Jocelyn Peters, a beloved third grade teacher in St. Louis, Missouri, was shot to death in her sleep. The crime scene held an unusual clue - something one detective says he had never seen before.

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A dad's colon cancer spread to lungs. He says what happened next was a miracle. -- Spencer Laird was diagnosed with colon cancer at 26. At 30, he was told it had returned and spread to his lungs, with one tumor the size of a golf ball. -- Mar 14

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Remains of sailor identified more than 8 decades after Pearl Harbor attack -- U.S. Navy Seaman 1st Class Clyde C. McMeans, 26, was one of the 103 USS California crewmen killed during attacks on Pearl Harbor in 1941. -- Mar 14

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The 2026 Oscars are tonight. Here's how to watch live and what to know. -- Hollywood's biggest stars are gearing up for the 98th annual Academy Awards. Here is what to know and how to watch the 2026 Oscars.

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She Was Nearly Recruited into Epstein's World-by Her Closest Friend -- A Ukrainian actress found her name in the recently released Epstein files, and made a shocking discovery about how she got there.

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The War in Iran Is Illegal. Here's Why That Matters. -- Launching military action without Congress is troubling enough. Doing so at a time when faith in the Constitution is collapsing makes it far more dangerous.

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Anthropic Doesn't Decide Our Military's Rules of Engagement -- Tech companies should focus on protecting our soldiers, not fighting the Pentagon.

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Dr. Oz pledges to tackle hospice fraud: "Do not steal from the American people" -- The Trump administration's Medicare boss reacts to CBS News investigation into California's hospice fraud problems.

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Trump announces Ric Grenell stepping aside as Kennedy Center president -- Matt Floca will be the new CEO and executive director of the Kennedy Center, President Trump announced.

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Trump posts renderings showing Kennedy Center exterior after planned renovation -- The Kennedy Center is set to close for two years on July 4.

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Democrats seek clarity on Epstein accountant's statements on Trump accuser -- Richard Kahn, who worked closely with Epstein for more than a decade, testified before the Oversight Committee on Wednesday.

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U.S. launches new investigations into 60 countries as it fights to restore tariffs -- The Trump administration has launched investigations into dozens of countries accused of failing to crack down on forced labor, flexing a law that lets the federal government impose tariffs.

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Sponsored - How to choose a gold IRA company: A consumer checklist - The wrong gold IRA company can cost you more than you bargained for, so make sure you know what to look for. Mar 13

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Gold IRA storage explained: Depositories, insurance and what you should verify

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Gold IRA rules and taxes: Withdrawals, penalties and common mistakes to avoid

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$5,000 CD account vs. $5,000 money market account: Which will earn more interest in 2026? -- While the interest earnings each account offers may be similar, there's more than that for savers to consider now.

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How to earn 4% interest (or more) on your tax refund right now

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4 money market account pros and cons to know this March

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What do you lose if you file for Chapter 13 bankruptcy? -- Chapter 13 bankruptcy can help borrowers reorganize debt, but it also comes with some trade-offs to understand.

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Which states prohibit wage garnishment by debt collectors?

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What should you do if your bank account is frozen by a debt collector?

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Chart shows what you're paying for when you buy a gallon of gas -- U.S. gas prices are surging as the Iran war drives up the global cost of oil. But what exactly accounts for what you pay at the pump?

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High oil prices are boosting airfares. These tips could save you money. -- Planning a trip? Travel experts recommend booking your flight soon as the Iran war drives up airline and ticket costs.

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These 2 bills would erase income taxes for millions of Americans -- Two Democratic lawmakers are proposing tax reforms that would eliminate federal income taxes for millions of Americans.

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Economic growth late last year was much weaker than previously thought -- GDP grew at a sluggish 0.7% pace in the final months of 2025 as the government shutdown hurt economic activity.

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Trump weighs Jones Act waiver amid rising fuel prices, White House says -- Easing the century-old shipping law could help lower fuel prices as the Iran war pushes crude oil near $100 a barrel, experts say.

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More sailors, Marines headed to Middle East -- The U.S. military has identified the six service members who were killed in Thursday's plane crash in western Iraq, while thousands more U.S. sailors and a 2,500-strong Marine unit are headed to the Middle East. Charlie D'Agata reports.

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Iranian foreign minister: No reason for talks -- One day after President Trump said the U.S. is not ready to make a deal with Iran because "the terms aren't good enough yet," Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi told "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that "we don't see any reason why we should talk with Americans."

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Ted Koppel looks back at the 1979 Iran hostage crisis -- "Sunday Morning" senior contributor Ted Koppel reflects on how the U.S. government, and the media, reacted to the 1979 kidnapping of Americans in Tehran, whose 444-day ordeal had unpredictable repercussions.

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"Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man" star Cillian Murphy -- Cillian Murphy, an Oscar-winner for "Oppenheimer," is back in a new film, "Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man," a follow-up to his hit TV series about a charismatic gangster who rules post-World War I Birmingham, England. The Irish actor talks with Seth Doane about the appeal of portraying complicated or tormented characters; taking his work "deadly seriously"; and trying to have a nose for great writing.

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Marc Jacobs and Sofia Coppola on fashion, film and friendship -- For 30 years Sofia Coppola and Marc Jacobs have been friends and collaborators. Now, the Oscar-winning filmmaker has made her first documentary about the fashion designer, "Marc By Sofia." They talk with Anthony Mason about their friendship, and how Jacobs brought a punk sensibility to the runway.

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"Mr. Nobody Against Putin": How a Russian teacher resisted -- When Russia invaded Ukraine, the Kremlin's propaganda machine framed the war as a heroic calling, drilling the message into children at every school in the country. One brave teacher turned his camera onto that indoctrination. The result: a remarkable Oscar-nominated documentary, "Mr. Nobody Against Putin." Elizabeth Palmer talks with schoolteacher Pasha Talankin, now living in exile, and his co-director David Borenstein, about the moral choice Talankin made as an act of resistance to expose Putin's lies.

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Face the Nation - Face the Nation: Warner, Crenshaw, panel - Missed the second half of the show? Sen. Mark Warner, Rep. Dan Crenshaw and a foreign policy panel of Jonny Gannon, Sam Vinograd and Kevin Book join. 7H ago - 01:40

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Warner on Iran threat before U.S. strikes -- Sen. Mark Warner, the vice chair of the Senate Intelligence Committee, told "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that in the 2025 worldwide threats briefing, "there was no imminent threat to the United States and I don't believe there was even an imminent threat to Israel from Iran."

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Ex-DHS official on counterterrorism model -- After two apparent terror attacks in the U.S. this week and rising energy prices, former CIA executive and operative Jonathan Gannon, CBS News national security contributor and Biden administration top counterterrorism official Sam Vinograd and energy policy expert and analyst Kevin Book join "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" to discuss.

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Crenshaw on Marine deployment to Middle East -- Rep. Dan Crenshaw, a retired Navy SEAL, told "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that Americans should take the sending of 5,000 more Marines to the Middle East "as boots on the ground deployment, especially with only 5,000 troops."

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Hassett on Iran war funding -- White House National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett told "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that so far, the war with Iran has cost $12 billion, adding that "right now, we've got what we need" on funding as lawmakers are preparing for a possible supplemental funding request from the White House.

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