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Live - Artemis II moon mission counts down to historic flight - NASA's Artemis II astronauts are set to launch today on a nine-day mission around the moon and back. Follow the countdown and watch it live. updated 56M ago

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King Charles III to address Congress on April 28 -- Congressional leaders announced that Britain's King Charles III will address a joint meeting of Congress as part of his visit to Washington later this month.

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King Charles set for state visit to U.S. in late April

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CBS Mornings - Kenan Thompson on new children's book - Actor and comedian Kenan Thompson joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss his new children's book, "Unfunny Bunny." 2H ago - 05:46

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Listen Live: Supreme Court hears birthright citizenship case, with Trump attending -- The Supreme Court is hearing arguments over President Trump's bid to end birthright citizenship, a case that tests one of the cornerstones of his immigration agenda.

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Trump attending Supreme Court arguments in birthright citizenship case

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Trump threatens to walk away from Iran war and pull U.S. out of NATO -- Trump says he expects the U.S. war with Iran to end within several weeks despite unrelenting attacks from both sides and Iran's iron grip on the Strait of Hormuz.

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CBS News gas and oil price tracker shows how much energy costs are rising

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Trump indicates he'll try to pull U.S. out of NATO -- President Trump has told Britain's Telegraph newspaper he could try to terminate U.S. membership in NATO. He's railed against NATO allies for refusing to join the Iran war.

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Majority of recent ship traffic through Strait of Hormuz linked to Iran -- Trump said Iran gave him the "present" of letting eight oil tankers through the Strait of Hormuz, but the majority of ships making the passage are Iranian, including

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Trump to give "important update on Iran" tonight in prime-time speech -- President Trump is planning to deliver a prime-time address Wednesday night to "provide an important update on Iran," the White House said, as the president faces critical decisions in the monthlong war.

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Gas prices hit $4.06 a gallon before Trump's prime-time address -- U.S. gasoline prices continue to inch higher after crossing the $4 a gallon threshold on Tuesday for the first time since 2022.

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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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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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Everything to know about NASA's Artemis II moon mission launching today -- NASA is poised to launch four astronauts on a historic nine-day trip around the moon and back. Here's everything to know about the Artemis II mission.

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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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The Artemis II launch is today. Here's how to watch it live. -- As launch time approaches for NASA's first moonshot in more than half a century, anticipation is building for the Artemis II mission. Here's how to watch tonight's liftoff.

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Russian military plane crashes in Crimea, killing 29 people -- The Soviet-designed military transport turboprop aircraft crashed into a cliff, sources at the scene told state news agencies.

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Hiker's dog rescued by helicopter week after getting lost in forest -- After strangers raised thousands of dollars for a search, the border collie was flown to safety by a pilot who was determined to reunite pet and owner.

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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.

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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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Judge says Penn must turn over info about Jewish employees in discrimination probe -- A federal judge has ordered Penn to hand over records about Jewish employees on campus to a federal agency as part of an investigation into antisemitic discrimination.

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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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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. 17H ago

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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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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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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.

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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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Judge orders Trump admin. to restore legal status of migrants allowed in under Biden -- A federal judge directed the Trump administration to restore the legal status of migrants allowed into the U.S. under a now-defunct Biden administration program for asylum-seekers who arrived at the southern border.

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What is birthright citizenship, and can Trump end the right in the U.S.? -- President Trump is seeking to end birthright citizenship, after years of criticizing the constitutional right.

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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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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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What are today's mortgage interest rates: April 1, 2026? -- Mortgage interest rates noticeably changed in March. Here's where they stand on the first day of April.

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What could cause mortgage rates to drop this April?

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Why did mortgage rates go up again?

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Will CD interest rates rise this April? 3 things experts say to consider now -- CD rates could shift this month, but they may not move in the direction savers hope for, experts say.

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$75,000 CD vs. $75,000 money market account: Which will earn more interest in 2026?

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How much interest can $7,500 earn in a CD right now?

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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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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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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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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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Eye Opener: Trump says Iran war will end soon -- President Trump says the Iran war will end soon and he's not concerned about the Strait of Hormuz, telling allies "get your own oil." Plus, go behind the scenes with NASA ahead of the scheduled Artemis II launch. All that and all that matters in today's Eye Opener.

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Trump's Iran war fuels diesel concerns -- Small businesses are grappling with the rising costs of diesel fuel as the war in Iran continues. Joshua Harris, the manager at Mayport C&C Fisheries, joins CBS News with more on the impact.

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Jamie Dimon on Iran war's economic impact -- JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon sat down with CBS News' Tony Dokoupil to weigh in on the economic impacts of the Iran war, the state of the global economy and the future of AI.

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Luigi Mangione lawyers seek to postpone trial -- Lawyers for Luigi Mangione, the man charged with the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, are seeking to postpone his federal murder trial. CBS News' Lilia Luciano reports.

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Where to get the latest CBS Mornings Deals -- On this edition of CBS Mornings Deals, we show you items that might just become essentials in your everyday life. Visit cbsdeals.com to take advantage of these exclusive deals today. CBS earns commissions on purchases made through cbsdeals.com.

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Are home renovations worth the cost? -- CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger dives into the state of the housing market and offers tips for deciding which home renovations to invest in.

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New film on risks and rewards of AI -- "CBS Mornings" sits down with Tristan Harris, co-founder and president of the Center for Humane Technology, who is featured in the 2026 documentary, "The AI Doc: Or How I Became an Apocaloptimist."

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Son of Hawaii doctor testifies at trial -- The son of a Maui doctor testified that his father confessed to him over FaceTime to trying to kill his stepmother, Arielle Konig, on a hike last year. Prosecutors allege Gerhardt Konig tried to push his wife off a cliff, attempted to inject her with a syringe and hit her in the head with a rock.

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State health plan for foster kids threatened 8-year-old's cancer care -- North Carolina and other states have insurance plans for kids in foster care, but many doctors did not accept patients on the plans, leaving kids' guardians scrambling to find health care providers.

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Snowy owl, cheetah among 40 species granted international protection -- According to a recent report, nearly one in four species catalogued by the CMS are threatened with extinction on a worldwide scale. -- Mar 30

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Arctic sea ice hits lowest winter level as heat records are shattered worldwide -- Arctic sea ice levels are crucial to Earth's climate because, without the ice reflecting sunlight, more heat energy goes into the oceans. -- Mar 27

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Sharks in Bahamas test positive for caffeine, painkillers, cocaine -- Marine biologists found detectable levels of caffeine, cocaine and the over-the-counter painkillers in the blood of 28 sharks. -- Mar 26

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Countdown begins for long-awaited Artemis II moon mission -- Countdown clocks began ticking Monday, setting the stage for launch of the Artemis II moon mission early Wednesday evening. -- Mar 30

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