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Iran touts closest ever ties with Russia, contradicting Trump -- Iran says its ties with Russia are stronger than ever after a visit by Putin's top envoy, challenging Trump's assertion that Moscow isn't helping Iran in the war.

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Cornell responds to Jane Doe letter saying she felt disbelieved - Cornell has denied claims made in a letter from a former student, known as Jane Doe, about a remark by the school's president.

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Christina Applegate reveals she was misdiagnosed with MS -- Christina Applegate said on her MeSsy podcast that her doctor recently revealed she did not have multiple sclerosis. -- Updated 1m ago

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Up to 20% of MS diagnoses may be wrong, like Christina Applegate's -- A multiple sclerosis expert answers questions about MS misdiagnosis after Christina Applegate said she doesn't have the chronic condition after all. -- Updated 45m ago

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How arenas and stadiums are shutting out loyal sports fans - The cost of attending live sports has shot up 123% since 2000 - a staggering increase that cannot solely be blamed on inflation​.

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Cornell faculty member alleges "silencing of Jane Doe's voice" -- Some Cornell faculty members say they were not shown a letter apparently from Jane Doe, who said she "felt unsupported and disbelieved" by university president Michael Kotlikoff. -- Updated 6m ago

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Trump says U.S. will pay fraud whistleblowers, and he'll decide who is paid -- President Trump said successful whistleblowers will get 1% of any fraud they report, although there may be limits.

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U.S. ramps up warnings to Americans in Middle East after Houthi strikes

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Ohio race takes ugly turn with ad featuring Amy Acton's mother -- Democrat Amy Acton's estranged mother calls her a liar in a new GOP ad. Acton's brother says the ad marks a "despicable low" and says their stepfather sexually abused Acton when she was a child.

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French government extends curfews after riots sweep across the country -- French authorities are extending curfews and increasing the police presence in public spaces as President Emmanuel Macron's government tries to regain control after rioters torched buildings and looted thousands of businesses this weekend.

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Zelenskyy says if Trump can't stop Putin, help Ukraine do it -- Ukraine's leader calls on Trump to allow delivery of interceptor missiles already purchased by European allies if the U.S. "cannot rein Putin in."

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2 men rearrested for alleged spying for Iran in U.K. air base incident -- Police said a 24-year-old British national and a 25-year-old dual U.K.-Iranian national were arrested under the National Security Act.

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Gun used in Bend school shooting was birthday gift from shooter's mom -- The Maverick 88 pump-action 12-gauge shotgun was purchased legally in August 2026 by Shauntai Nickerson, the mother of the shooter, and given to him for recreational use, sources told CBS News.

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Man who stole flamingo from Vegas hotel convicted of animal cruelty -- Mitchell Fairbarn deeply regretted the "bad decisions" he made while intoxicated, his lawyer told the jury.

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Alabama governor commutes death sentence of man convicted of 1995 murder -- Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey said she was commuting Toforest Johnson's death sentence to life in prison without parole.

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Shark kills woman swimming off popular beach in South Africa -- Local media reported the woman was a regular swimmer and had been swimming with a group when the attack occurred.

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First on CBS -- Khanna to campaign in Nebraska with Senate candidate Dan Osborn -- Dan Osborn, who says he won't caucus with Republicans or Democrats if he wins, is campaigning with Democratic Rep. Ro Khanna Saturday.

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Amazon to hire 300,000 workers for seasonal jobs this year

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Walmart introduces discounted joint membership with Sam's Club

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Trump announces $8 billion in diesel relief for U.S. farmers

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3 more Democrats slated to join summit on political future

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Ukraine, Sudan immigrants to retain deportation protections for now

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Man whose wife died in Iran strike presses Vance on "fundamental failures"

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Federal actions around voting system expand weeks ahead of midterms

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Interactive -- These documents tell the story of the Cornell rape allegations

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Dems demand tougher standards for companies running Medicaid systems

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Hegseth meets Netanyahu ahead of elections, possible Iran war restart

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Trump faces bipartisan backlash over waiving Russia sanctions

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Trump signs executive order on women's health

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Supreme Court turns away appeal from alleged 9/11 mastermind

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