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Live -- Iran war is "small potatoes" for U.S., Trump says -- President Trump downplayed the war with Iran, and also defended Vice President JD Vance saying it wasn't a war.

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Is It Right to Hold Your Kids Back in Kindergarten? -- 'People will do anything to get an edge,' said one Florida mom. 'At what point does it become too ridiculous? When does it stop?' -- Sep 3

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Latest CBS News Videos - Reform U.K. accused of breaking foreign funding law - Reform U.K.'s annual convention comes amid fresh controversy after an undercover investigation alleged that senior figures in Nigel Farage's party discussed securing foreign funding, which is prohibited under British law. Reform denies wrongdoing, saying it was the victim of a hoax. CBS News reporter Inaya Folarin Iman has the details. 41M ago - 1:56

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Top military officials faced polygraphs over leaks on munitions, sources say -- Some of the highest-ranking officials in the U.S. military were subjected to polygraph tests as part of a sweeping leak probe, U.S. officials briefed on the matter told CBS News.

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Clancy trial ends in hung jury after attorney's attempt to avoid mistrial fails -- A mistrial was declared in Lindsay Clancy's murder trial Friday, after her attorney's last-minute appeal failed.

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Judge extends block on Postal Service's new Trump-backed mail-in ballot requirements -- A federal judge extended her block on the U.S. Postal Service's new requirements for mail voting, as states prepare to begin sending mail ballots to voters for the November midterm elections.

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Judge lets Pentagon move forward with firing Stars and Stripes journalists -- The Pentagon accused two of the Stars and Stripes journalists of insubordination after one of them had told "CBS Sunday Morning" in a July interview that she worked for Stars and Stripes, "not for the Pentagon, not for any administration, not for any policymaker."

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Supreme Court sides with Republicans in fight over broadcast ad rates -- The Supreme Court left in place guidance from the Federal Communications Commission that allows political parties and committees access to cheaper rates for political ads.

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Are mortgage rates heading back above 7%? Here's what experts think. -- Mortgage rates have climbed sharply this year amid mounting concerns about inflation and U.S. debt.

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Trump says Lindsay Clancy "did a horrible, horrible thing" -- Shortly after the judge overseeing Lindsay Clancy's murder case declared a mistrial, President Trump called it a "terrible situation" and a "horrible tragedy."

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First on CBS -- BOP faces scrutiny over exclusive deal to sell nicotine pouches to prisoners -- The BOP in July entered into an exclusive arrangement with a Florida start-up that allows the company to sell federal prisoners nicotine pouches that are not authorized by the FDA.

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After Lindsay Clancy mistrial, what happens next? -- Here's what may happen next after a mistrial was declared in Lindsay Clancy's murder case.

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American Airlines passenger duct-taped to seat after mid-flight outburst -- A picture shows the man with multiple loops of tape around his wrists, torso and head.

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How AI is reshaping the U.S. Open for players and fans -- At the U.S. Open, artificial intelligence is giving players and fans a new way to experience the tournament.

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Senior aides to U.K.'s Nigel Farage step down in scandal over undercover report -- Two senior aides to Nigel Farage, the firebrand leader of the U.K.'s populist Reform party, have stepped down in the wake of an investigative news report.

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Serena and Venus Williams return to U.S. Open doubles tournament tonight -- Serena and Venus Williams will play together at the U.S. Open in New York for the first time in four years.

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Neighborhood comes together to give young boy a memorable trick-or-treat birthday -- When a mother posted a note on Facebook asking if anyone in her neighborhood would allow her son to trick-or-treat at their homes in July for his 11th birthday, more than 100 neighbors said yes.

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Indictment details alleged lies by ICE officer charged in Minneapolis shooting -- The federal indictment against ICE officer Christian Castro has been unsealed, detailing charges accusing him of lying to investigators about a north Minneapolis shooting of a Venezuelan immigrant in January.

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Smuggler who used tunnel under U.S.-Mexico border pleads guilty -- Prosecutors said Mexican smuggler Luis Carlos Davalos-Lopez helped run an illicit operation that charged migrants as much as $30,000 to cross into the U.S.

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Andrew Tate indicted on trafficking charges by Romanian prosecutors -- Romanian prosecutors have indicted social media influencer Andrew Tate on charges including trafficking minors and money laundering.

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Tyler Cowen: Is College Still Worth It? -- Yes, but not for the reason you think. -- Sep 3

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Meta Will Spend Millions for Teen Therapy. It's a Mistake. -- The company's settlement with 47 U.S. states calls for it to help fund counseling for screen-addicted kids. There are better things to do with the money.

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Election officials raise alarm over mail voting rules: "Virtually impossible" -- One official in California said that scanning individual ballots for every voter in the state would take roughly 43 years based on the Postal Service's estimates.

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Is a far-right party on the precipice of power in a German state? -- AfD Saxony-Anhalt is a racist extremist group, according to the German state's intelligence agency. The party may well trounce its rivals in this weekend's state election.

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Trump is sitting on a $400 million war chest. But how will he spend it? -- Securing American Greatness, a nonprofit with ties to Mr. Trump's super PAC, MAGA Inc., unveiled its first ads to air nationwide.

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Exclusive - Illinois senators blast FAA for holding air traffic controller raises "hostage" The Homeland Security and Further Additional Continuing Appropriations Act set aside​ $140 million to give controllers a 3.8% pay raise, but they have so far only received the 1% raise given to all government employees. 2H ago

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Trump to take Qatari Air Force One to Ireland, sources say -- The September trip will be the first time the new plane is flown overseas since Mr. Trump traveled to Turkey for a NATO summit.

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How much interest can a $40,000 3-year CD earn at today's rates? -- Don't dismiss the benefits a $40,000 3-year CD can offer without first understanding the interest-earning potential.

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Here's how much interest a $150,000 6-month CD can earn savers now

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Is a CD or a high-yield savings account better to open this September?

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What are the monthly payments on a $25,000 home equity loan right now? -- A $25,000 home equity loan could provide the secure financing that many homeowners need in today's economy.

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How much will a $150,000 HELOC cost monthly if opened now?

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How much will a $150,000 home equity loan cost monthly now?

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Can making a partial credit card payment prevent a charge-off? -- A partial card payment may buy you some breathing room, but what happens next depends on how much you pay.

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What happens if you're sued while enrolled in a debt forgiveness program?

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

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The Social Security Administration overpaid her. Now she owes $35,000. -- The agency told a woman that she has 30 days to pay it back. Otherwise, it would cut her benefits by 50% while it collects what it overpaid.

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See the U.S. cities where worker pay is rising fastest -- Although worker wages have risen modestly this year, pay is increasing much faster in some metro areas than in others, labor data shows.

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Gas prices surge just before Labor Day, as diesel nears record high -- "Diesel is just a couple of ticks away from hitting a new record," one energy expert said. "That will happen."

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August jobs report shows U.S. added 162,000 jobs, blowing past forecasts -- Strong hiring last month was driven by gains in education and in leisure and hospitality, with the nation's jobless rate remaining steady at 4.1%.

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Employer and worker health plan costs expected to jump in 2027 -- Employer health benefit costs are projected to see the steepest increase next year since 2003. That could mean higher deductions and out-of-pocket costs for workers.

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Labor Day travel disrupted by gas prices -- Millions of Americans are set to face higher gas prices and higher airfare this Labor Day weekend due to disruptions connected to the Iran war and other conflicts. CBS News senior transportation correspondent Kris Van Cleave has more.

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Construction on "Arc de Trump" set to begin -- Construction of President Trump's 250-feet-tall triumphal arch, nicknamed the "Arc de Trump," is set to begin in Washington, D.C. Weijia Jiang has more.

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Aggressive passenger duct-taped mid-flight -- A man was duct-taped to his first-class seat on an American Airlines flight and later arrested after allegedly exhibiting violent behavior, and forcing the flight to be diverted. Kris Van Cleave has the story.

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CBS Evening News - What Lindsay Clancy mistrial ruling means - The Massachusetts trial of Lindsay Clancy, the mother charged with murdering her three young children, ended in a hung jury on Friday. Shanelle Kaul reports and Caroline Polisi has legal analysis. 2H ago - 4:29

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Storms, heat waves cause Labor Day disruption -- Labor Day weekend travel is set to be disrupted by powerful storms across the country. Lana Zak reports and Rob Marciano has the forecast.

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NFL opposes certain prediction market bets -- The NFL is demanding that prediction markets like Kalshi and Polymarket stop offering risky bets that can be easily influenced by one person. Mark Strassman has the story.

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The Daily Report - New movies to look out for this fall - The fall movie season is here. Variety senior entertainment writer Angelique Jackson joins CBS News to preview some of the films coming out over the next few months. 2H ago - 2:49

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Beyonce drops "B-Day" 20th anniversary edition -- Beyonce is celebrating her birthday on Friday by dropping a 20th anniversary edition of her defining album, "B'Day." SiriusXM Radio host Lamar Dawson joins CBS News with a look at Queen Bey's album and other pop culture news.

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Breaking down U.N. report on global warming -- In a new report, officials with the United Nations say the world is close to crossing the global warming temperature threshold sooner than expected. Kristie Ebi, one of the lead authors, joins CBS News to discuss the findings.

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Witkoff, Kushner to visit Moscow and Kyiv -- The Trump administration is trying to revive peace talks between Russia and Ukraine. This weekend, White House special envoy Steve Witkoff and President Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner are traveling to Moscow and Kyiv to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. John Herbst, former U.S. ambassador to Ukraine and Uzbekistan, joins with analysis.

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Venus and Serena Williams compete at US Open -- Famous sisters Venus and Serena Williams are among the many Americans competing in this year's US Open tennis tournament. CBS News' Jared Ochacher has more.

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FBI deputy director on using AI to fight crime -- The FBI is using artificial intelligence to fight crime as it leans into targeting cartels and transnational criminal organizations. CBS News' Anna Schecter spoke with FBI Deputy Director Christopher Raia about the new technology.

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