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Live - Trump says Iran war could wrap up in 2-3 weeks as gas prices rise - President Trump indicated Tuesday the Iran war may wrap up "very soon" and he could abandon efforts to force Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, as the war pushes U.S. gas prices over the $4 mark. updated 3M ago

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Trump signs order on mail-in ballots and federally run voter lists -- President Trump has long wanted to place additional restrictions on mail-in voting, which he has called "mail-in cheating."

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Jamie Dimon says AI could help shorten work week, cure cancer -- JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon thinks AI will shorten the work week and lead to medical breakthroughs, while acknowledging the technology's potential impact on the nation's workforce.

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American journalist Shelly Kittleson kidnapped in Iraq -- American journalist Shelly Kittleson was kidnapped in Baghdad on Tuesday, according to two sources familiar with the matter as well as an Iraqi official.

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Judge temporarily blocks construction of Trump's White House ballroom -- A federal judge has temporarily blocked the Trump administration's construction of a 90,000-square-foot ballroom to replace the White House's East Wing,

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Jamie Dimon says rejecting capitalism is "dead wrong" in CBS News interview -- JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon shares his thinking on capitalism, AI, prediction markets and more in an interview with "CBS Evening News" anchor Tony Dokoupil.

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Hegseth lifts suspension of Army pilots who flew by Kid Rock's house -- Just hours earlier, an Army spokesperson said the crew had been suspended from flying while the Army conducts a formal investigation into why the Apache helicopters flew near Kid Rock's Nashville house.

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Tiger Woods says he's "stepping away" to seek treatment after car crash -- Tiger Woods announced Tuesday that he's "stepping away for a period of time to seek treatment" after pleading not guilty​ to charges including driving under the influence.

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DeSantis signs bill to rename Palm Beach airport after Trump -- President Trump's family business filed a trademark application for the name in February in response to the Florida bill. -- Mar 30

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NASA readies Artemis II for historic moon mission -- The countdown to launch of the Artemis II mission, NASA's first piloted moonshot in half a century, proceeded smoothly as engineers and technicians prepared the agency's giant Space Launch System rocket and Orion crew capsule for fueling and blastoff. Mark Strassmann has more.

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Trump criticizes Europeans over Strait of Hormuz -- President Trump lashed out at European allies who he said haven't done enough to help reopen the Strait of Hormuz to oil tanker traffic. Weijia Jiang has details.

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DoorDash driver feels squeeze as gas prices rise -- Drivers in at least 13 states across the country are paying an average price of $4 a gallon or more for gas. Jason Allen spoke to a man who's feeling the strain with his second job as a DoorDash driver.

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Delta pilots contact wrong tower while landing -- A Delta flight was on its final approach to land at LaGuardia Airport, but the pilots were talking to controllers in the JFK tower about 10 miles away on the wrong radio frequency. Kris Van Cleave reports.

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Space - Is Artemis II launch part of a space race? NASA is preparing for the scheduled launch of the first crewed mission around the moon in over 50 years. If the Artemis II rocket takes off on Wednesday as planned, the three-man, one-woman crew will travel further from the Earth than any humans before. Bloomberg space reporter Loren Grush has more from the Kennedy Space Center. 3H ago - 04:37

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From 2016: Astronaut Scott Kelly returns to Earth -- On March 2, 2016, NASA astronaut Scott Kelly touched down on Earth after spending 340 days aboard the International Space Station, then the longest spaceflight ever by an American, as part of a mission to study the health impacts of extended space travel. Watch CBS News' coverage of Kelly's return.

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Smooth countdown continues for Artemis II moon mission - Forecasters continue to predict an 80% chance of favorable weather on Wednesday for the launch of four astronauts on a flight to the moon. updated 31M ago

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NASA head Jared Isaacman on Artemis II launch -- NASA is poised to launch a historic spaceflight around the moon on Wednesday. CBS News senior national correspondent Mark Strassman spoke with NASA administrator Jared Isaacman about the Artemis II mission.

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Artemis II moon mission countdown underway -- NASA is just a day away from the planned launch of the Artemis II mission around the moon. CBS News senior national correspondent Mark Strassmann has more.

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Latest CBS News Videos - Extended interview: Jamie Dimon - JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon speaks with "CBS Evening News" anchor Tony Dokoupil about the advancement of artificial intelligence, the war in Iran's effect on the U.S. economy, prediction markets and more. 23M ago - 19:08

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Boy born with rare defect gets heart transplant -- Born with a rare heart defect, Wyatt Lopez was about a year old when he checked into the hospital. It took almost a whole year before he checked back out -- with a tuxedo, a little parade and a brand new heart. Tony Dokoupil has the story.

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Jamie Dimon acknowledges struggles across society -- The head of JPMorgan Chase is acknowledging that the American dream is slipping out of reach for many. Jamie Dimon spoke to Tony Dokoupil, saying he's on a crusade to change that.

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Jamie Dimon: I don't know if Iran war will be "tipping point" for recession -- Jamie Dimon told "CBS Evening News" anchor Tony Dokoupil that "what's more important for the future of the world is that this war successfully conclude."

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Trump says allies must "come in and take care of" Strait of Hormuz -- President Trump told CBS News that he is not ready "quite yet" to abandon efforts to force Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz amid the Iran war, despite a Truth Social post suggesting allies need to do it themselves.

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Iran war's impact is spreading beyond oil, hitting helium and aluminum -- Shortages of helium, a byproduct of natural gas processing, could create problems for semiconductor and medical equipment manufacturers.

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Pete Hegseth says "upcoming days will be decisive" in war against Iran -- Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Joint Chiefs Chairman Gen. Dan Caine held a news conference at the Pentagon as gas prices in the U.S. continued to climb amid the ongoing war with Iran.

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Everything to know about NASA's moon mission launching this week

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Jamie Dimon: JPMorgan could offer prediction market services to investors -- The JPMorgan Chase CEO said the bank may one day introduce prediction market features, but said "there's a bunch of stuff we won't do" in that space.

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Countdown begins for long-awaited Artemis II moon mission

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Artemis II astronauts say they're "ready to go" for moon launch

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Exclusive - Archives IG says human error to blame for release of Sherrill's military records - The inspector general for the National Archives concluded human error, not political motivations, was to blame for the release of New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill's military records last year. 3H ago

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Americans saving less for retirement - that's a "warning sign," experts say -- Full-time employees cut their 401(k) participation and contribution rates last year amid an affordability crunch, new research shows.

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Judge rules Trump cutting off funding for NPR and PBS is unconstitutional -- U.S. District Judge Randolph Moss blocked the Trump administration from enforcing provisions of his executive order that directed federal agencies to cut off funding to NPR and PBS.

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Supreme Court rules against Colorado ban on conversion therapy -- The Supreme Court ruled in favor of a Colorado counselor who challenged a law banning conversion therapy for minors, ruling that lower courts failed to apply "sufficiently rigorous First Amendment scrutiny."

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Oil, gas drilling in the Gulf exempted from Endangered Species Act -- Nicknamed the "God Squad" by groups who say it can decide a species' fate, the government's Endangered Species Committee exempted oil and gas drilling in the Gulf of Mexico from the Endangered Species Act.

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Trump advisers fear GOP midterm losses as gas prices spike -- White House officials have been trying to drum up new strategies to prevent a GOP wipeout in the midterm elections.

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Taylor Swift sued for trademark infringement over "The Life of a Showgirl" -- A Las Vegas performer has sued Taylor Swift over the title of her hit album "The Life of a Showgirl," alleging it violates the performer's trademark.

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Can Man-Made Eggs Be the Future of Fertility? -- A hedge-fund manager and a Harvard biologist are betting that stem cell-derived eggs will transform how humans reproduce. -- Mar 29

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The Battle of Hormuz Approaches -- What are the possible scenarios for the troops currently being deployed to Iran?

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Donald Trump Is Waging Psychological Warfare -- In his war with Iran, is the president a mad king or a genius negotiator? Eli Lake offers a third explanation.

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These 4 astronauts are about to make history on flight around the moon -- NASA's Artemis II astronauts - three space station veterans and a Canadian rookie - stand out even in an astronaut corps full of super achievers. -- Mar 30

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Meet the rescue team behind the astronauts as Artemis II's launch approaches -- A global team of Air Force rescuers is on standby, ready to come to the aid of the Artemis II crew after their space launch. -- Mar 28

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Ex-FBI agents who worked on Trump 2020 probe sue Patel, Bondi over their firing -- The three former agents were seasoned investigators who primarily handled public corruption investigations and were assigned to special counsel Jack Smith's team.

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King Charles set for state visit to U.S. in late April -- The visit "will celebrate the historic connections and the modern bilateral relationship between the United Kingdom and the United States," Buckingham Palace says.

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Hegseth slated for House testimony amid Iran war pressure, sources say -- Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth​ is tentatively expected to testify publicly before the House Armed Services Committee on April 29, according to two sources familiar with the plans.

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DHS shutdown set to stretch on with Congress on 2-week break -- The shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security is set to stretch on after House Republicans rejected a Senate-passed solution to the standoff late last week. -- Mar 30

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3 gold price questions investors should ask this April -- Following major gold price changes in March, investors should consider these questions before starting this April.

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3 GOLD INVESTMENTS TO CONSIDER NOW, WHILE THE PRICE IS LOWER

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Gold's price is down 13% since January. Here's why you should get invested now.

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Sponsored - Tax debt vs. tax lien: What's the difference and why it matters - Tax debt and tax liens aren't the same and misunderstanding the difference can cost you a lot over time. 5H ago

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What happens after you miss a tax deadline?

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When a medical crisis leads to tax debt: Relief programs that can help

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What happens if you ignore a wage garnishment notice? -- Ignoring a wage garnishment notice can make a bad debt situation much worse. Here's what's actually at stake.

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Can a debt collector freeze your bank account if your income is protected?

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Behind on credit card debt in retirement? Here's what actually happens next.

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Gas in U.S. hits $4 a gallon for first time since August 2022 -- The average price of gas across the U.S. last reached $4 after Russia's invasion of Ukraine​ sent crude oil prices surging.

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JetBlue raises checked bag fees as fuel costs climb amid Iran war -- JetBlue is hiking bag check fees as airlines face higher jet fuel costs related to the Iran war, making flying more expensive. -- Mar 30

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CBS News gas and oil price tracker shows how much energy costs are rising -- As the war with Iran continues, CBS News is tracking gas and oil prices. Find out how much more it costs to fill up your tank or heat your house.

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The Takeout - Mark Sanford launches comeback bid - Mark Sanford, the former South Carolina Republican congressman and governor who resigned after a high-profile affair, is running for his old congressional seat. Political strategists Tiffany Smiley and Richard Goodstein join "The Takeout" to discuss. 2H ago - 06:13

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Former astronaut on upcoming Artemis II launch -- Liftoff for the Artemis II crew's mission around the moon is scheduled for Wednesday evening. Retired NASA astronaut and Navy SEAL Chris Cassidy joins "The Takeout" to discuss.

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Breaking down ruling in conversion therapy case -- The Supreme Court on Tuesday ruled against Colorado's ban on conversion therapy, siding with a counselor who argued the law violated her First Amendment rights. CBS News chief legal correspondent Jan Crawford has more.

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Defense in Kirk case questions bullet analysis -- Lawyers for the man accused of killing Charlie Kirk are asking to delay a preliminary hearing set for May, arguing the defense team needs time to review ATF analysis they contend "could not" connect a bullet fragment recovered during Kirk's autopsy with the rifle found near the scene of the crime. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson joins to unpack the development.

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What if the Strait of Hormuz stays closed? -- The Wall Street Journal reports President Trump has considered ending the war in Iran without reopening the Strait of Hormuz. On Tuesday, he told the New York Post it would reopen automatically. CBS News national security analyst Aaron MacLean joins "The Takeout" to examine the situation.

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The Daily Report - Inside Apple's relationship with China - CBS News contributor Patrick McGee joins "The Daily Report" to discuss the codependent relationship between Apple and China, a country that manufactures hundreds of millions of iPhones every year. 1H ago - 03:22

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Russian oil tanker arrives in Cuba -- A Russian tanker carrying roughly 700,000 barrels of crude oil arrived in Cuba on Tuesday morning. This is the first significant oil delivery to the island nation in three months. CBS News national correspondent Lilia Luciano has more.

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Potential ground troops could target Kharg Island -- President Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth have not ruled out a potential ground operation in the ongoing war with Iran. Military experts told CBS News that one of the places troops could be sent is Kharg Island, about 15 miles off the Iranian coast. CBS News national security analyst Aaron MacLean breaks it down.

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Farmers feel pinch of rising energy costs -- The average cost of a gallon of regular gas is now over $4 for the first time since 2022, when Russia invaded Ukraine. Diesel prices also rose on Tuesday, reaching $5.45 a gallon. When energy prices rise, the prices of most other goods rise as well. CBS News correspondent Lana Zak reports from Iowa.

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Artemis II crew, NASA preparing for flight -- In less than 24 hours, four astronauts are set to begin their historic nine-day journey around the far side of the moon and back. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood has more on the planned Artemis II launch.

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