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What is the "buy, borrow, die" tax strategy Gavin Newsom wants to ban? -- As a proposed billionaire tax in California moves forward, Gov. Newsom says other approaches are needed, including closing a tax loophole used by the ultra-rich.

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Who climbed the Empire State Building? Here's what we know. -- The two people taken into custody for climbing New York City's Empire State Building where they apparently got engaged have been identified as Ivan Kuznetsov, 32, and Angelina Nikolau, 33, law enforcement sources told CBS News.

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Details emerge of Taylor Swift-Travis Kelce wedding events at MSG -- Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding plans include a rehearsal dinner and a late-night celebration at Madison Square Garden in New York City, according to sources familiar with the security planning.

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New disease threats follow Trump administration's health program cuts -- From screwworm to flesh-eating bacteria, mounting public health risks are emerging in the wake of deep cuts to federal health agencies and programs.

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Actor Danny Glover reveals Alzheimer's diagnosis -- Actor Danny Glover spoke about his Alzheimer's diagnosis in an interview with NBC's "Today" show, revealing that he has been living with the disease for several years.

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Dog pulled from rubble 5 days after Venezuela quakes, video shows -- Dramatic video showed the moment a rescue team pulled a small dog from the rubble nearly a week after twin earthquakes​ devastated Venezuela.

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Woman survives falling 1,500 feet down Mount Shasta -- A woman suffered injuries but survived falling 1,500 feet down California's Mount Shasta, which she had attempted to climb, officials said.

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Harvard professor known for alien theories to lead White House UFO council -- Avi Loeb, a Harvard astronomer who has made headlines with his theories about alien encounters, will lead a White House scientific advisory council on UFOs.

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Victor Willis, Village People lead singer, dies at 74 -- Victor Willis, lead singer of the disco group Village People, whose hit "Y.M.C.A." became a fixture at rallies for President Trump, has died at the age of 74, his wife and the band said.

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American icons reflect on the ideals the U.S. was founded on -- Leaders in the arts, science and business, including Sundar Pichai, Jamie Lee Curtis, Katie Ledecky and Ken Burns shared their reflections on America.

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Why Florida stayed loyal to Britain during the American Revolution -- Historians explain why East and West Florida remained loyal to Britain instead of joining the 13 colonies in declaring independence.

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CBS to host "The Great American Block Party 250" special on July 4 -- CBS will host a primetime special celebrating America's 250th birthday on Saturday, July 4, with exclusive performances and the largest fireworks show in history. -- Jun 17

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I'm a Female Athlete. The Supreme Court Finally Gave Us the Protection We Need. -- When Lia Thomas, a biological male, joined Penn's women's swim team, my coaches told me to accept it. The Supreme Court's ruling on transgender athletes vindicated me.

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Forget What Your Parents Told You About Money -- Buying a home, chasing credentials, and eliminating debt are not always the right decisions in today's economy. -- Jun 30

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The Greatness of the Constitution Shines in the Birthright Citizenship Case -- The Court's decision shows that constitutionalism is strong. The Justices stood against the president, and did so on a matter of core constitutional principle.

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Phil Weiser projected to win Democratic primary for Colorado governor -- Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser is the winner in the pivotal race to be the Democratic nominee for governor in Colorado, AP projects.

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Melat Kiros projected to defeat Diana DeGette in Colorado Congressional primary

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Progressive Manny Rutinel projected to win the Democratic primary in CD-8

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Justice Department sues Virginia, California over gun laws -- Acting U.S. Attorney General Todd Blanche said "the Constitution is not a suggestion" and that "the Second Amendment is a sacred right belonging to all Americans."

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Trump made over $1 billion on crypto ventures last year, disclosure shows -- President Trump earned more than a billion dollars from crypto-related ventures alone last year, according to a financial disclosure, including from his meme coin business and his family's cryptocurrency firm.

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Anthropic says Trump admin. lifted restrictions on powerful Claude AI models -- Artificial intelligence giant Anthropic says the federal government lifted a set of restrictions on its powerful Claude Fable 5 and Mythos 5 models, resolving a weekslong dispute.

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How the Supreme Court ruled on Trump's agenda this term -- The court's decisions cemented Mr. Trump's authority over vast swathes of the government, while delivering significant setbacks to his agenda in other areas. -- Jun 30

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Why a CD account is worth opening this July -- A CD account has been especially worth opening in recent years, but especially so this July. Here's why.

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How much interest can a $55,000 CD account earn if opened now?

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Here's how much interest a $100,000 high-yield savings account can earn currently

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3 mortgage moves to make before the July Fed meeting -- With the next Federal Reserve meeting looming at the end of July, borrowers may want to make these three moves now.

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3 ADVANTAGES HOMEBUYERS SHOULD KNOW THIS SUMMER, ACCORDING TO EXPERTS

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Will mortgage interest rates drop in July? 4 things to consider now

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Should you stop contributing to retirement while paying off debt? -- Paying down debt matters, but pausing retirement contributions to do so may not be the smartest financial move.

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Can your spouse inherit your credit card debt?

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Can creditors charge interest on unpaid debts after someone dies?

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U.S. says it won't extend key trade deal with Canada and Mexico -- The United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement will remain in effect until it expires in 2036, unless the countries strike another deal to extend it.

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Sony to stop making physical discs for PlayStation starting in 2028 -- After January 2028, new games will be available exclusively in digital format from the PlayStation Store and at retailers, Sony said.

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New student loan rules take effect today. Here's what to know. -- Loan revamp affects how much students and families can borrow to pay for college, as well as their repayment options.

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Egg producers reach federal and state settlement after price-fixing probe -- Three U.S. egg producers will be required to provide 53 million eggs to food banks and to pay a $3.3 million financial penalty. -- Jun 30

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Starter homes are out of reach for most prospective homebuyers -- The typical non-homeowner household earns about $7,000 less than what's needed to buy an entry-level home, according to LendingTree. -- Jun 30

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Future impact of Supreme Court's key rulings -- The Supreme Court's most recent term ended with some landmark decisions on birthright citizenship and transgender athletes' ability to compete. CBS News' Jan Crawford breaks down the major cases.

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Extreme temperatures across U.S. -- More than two dozen states are under heat alerts, impacting around 200 million people across the central and eastern U.S. Dozens of cities are expected to endure record highs through the Fourth of July. Tom Hanson reports.

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Stars talk "Summer's Last Resort" comedy -- Sophia Bush and Jerry O'Connell talk to "CBS Mornings" about starring in the coming-of-age comedy "Summer's Last Resort." Bush discusses what drew her to the project and says there was "never a dull day on set," while O'Connell reveals what his daughters thought about the film.

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White House lifted AI limits, Anthropic says -- Tech giant Anthropic says that the federal government has now removed restrictions from its robust Claude Fable 5 and Mythos 5 models. Axios reporter Madison Mills has more on artificial intelligence regulation.

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60 Minutes Overtime - Alan Greenspan | 60 Minutes Archive - Alan Greenspan was one of the longest-serving Federal Reserve chairs in U.S. history, steering the organization for 18 years under four presidents. Lesley Stahl spoke with Greenspan in 2007, more than a year after he retired. The former Fed chair died today at the age of 100. Jun 22 - 22:49

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60 Minutes Archive: Panini Sticker Phenomenon -- As the World Cup was kicking off in Qatar in 2022, 60 Minutes' Jon Wertheim reported on Panini soccer stickers. First created in 1970 by four brothers in Italy, the collectable trading stickers became a booming, international business and a central part of the World Cup experience.

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The "Payam Method" makes piano lessons fun -- From improvising classical music to playing songs students like, the approach by Payam Music focuses on student enjoyment while learning piano.

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Bob Dylan on New York | 60 Minutes Archive -- In 2004, Bob Dylan spoke with 60 Minutes' Ed Bradley about the role New York City played in his life. In this expanded clip from the interview outtakes, the singer-songwriter discusses his journey from Minnesota to New York. Today, the musician turns 85.

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The "Payam Method" | Sunday on 60 Minutes -- Can piano lessons be fun? Teacher Payam Khastkhodaei has a new method that he says makes students love their lessons. 60 Minutes, Sunday.

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