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Trump postpones strikes on Iran's power plants after "productive conversations"

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Strait of Hormuz dotted with about a dozen Iranian mines, U.S. officials say -- U.S. officials say assessments show at least a dozen Iranian mines in the Strait of Hormuz as President Trump backs off his threat to target Iran's energy infrastructure over claims of productive peace talks

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Poll: Most say Iran war not going well, but don't want regime left in power -- Most Republicans, especially MAGA, continue to support the US action and express a lot of confidence in Trump personally. -- Mar 22

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Exclusive - Trump is strategizing means to seize Iran's nuclear stockpiles, sources say - The Trump administration has been strategizing methods and options to secure or extract Iran's nuclear materials, according to multiple sources, as the military campaign against Tehran enters a more uncertain phase. Mar 20

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TSA lines at Houston airport a 3-floor nightmare amid staffing shortage -- Out of the five terminals at George Bush Intercontinental Airport, only two had TSA staffing, and wait times could exceed four hours, the airport told travelers​.

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ICE agents deployed to some U.S. airports as TSA lines stretch for hours

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Worst Hawaii flooding in 20 years leaves many homes in mud: "We lost everything" -- Hawaii is just beginning the recovery from a pair of massive storms that unleashed up to 4 feet of rain in parts of O'ahu and Maui over the past week, Gov. Josh Green said.

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Polymarket buckles down on insider trading after suspiciously timed bets -- Polymarket tightened its rules after questions surfaced over whether some prediction market customers engaged in insider trading.

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Large blast at Valero oil refinery in Texas sends smoke, flames into the air -- A large explosion at a Valero oil refinery near the Texas Gulf coast shot plumes of smoke into the air and forced some nearby residents to shelter in place.

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Military plane crash in Colombia kills at least 66 and injures dozens -- A military cargo plane crashed shortly after taking off in southwestern Colombia, the South American country's military said.

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Quadruple amputee cornhole player accused of murder in Maryland -- Dayton James Webber, a quadruple amputee and professional cornhole player, was arrested and charged with murder in Maryland.

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Trump has Christopher Columbus statue placed near White House -- A statue of Christopher Columbus been placed on the grounds of the Eisenhower Executive Office Building adjacent to the White House.

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OnlyFans owner Leonid Radvinsky dies of cancer at 43 -- The reclusive billionaire bought a majority stake in OnlyFans in 2018, growing the site into a major adult content platform.

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What Happens When You Pay Ex-Gang Members to Stop Crime? Ask Chicago. -- Illinois pays former gang members to prevent shootings in Chicago. Critics say the billion-dollar experiment has become a revolving door for crime.

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Good Riddance to the 'Giving Pledge' -- The super-rich are turning their backs on the philanthropic promise backed by Gates and Buffett. That's good news.

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'It's Not Safe for Anyone': A TSA Officer on Working Without Pay -- I've worked for the TSA for 23 years. Congress needs to fund frontline workers like me before there is a tragic security failure.

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Exclusive - We visited an LA building with 89 registered hospices. Here's what we found. Advocates said the Van Nuys building looked like an example of "clustering" - a red flag for hospice fraud. Mar 19

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"All the Empty Rooms" wins Oscar for memorializing kids killed in school shootings -- The film follows CBS News correspondent Steve Hartman​ and photographer Lou Bopp through their seven-year journey to document the toll of America's school shooting epidemic.

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ICE detainee deaths on record pace, with Afghan man among latest to die -- Even after accounting for record-high detention populations, the rate of deaths per 10,000 ICE detainees was the highest in 2025 than in any year since the COVID-19 pandemic hit in 2020.

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Could the Iran war help Ukraine get back in Trump's good graces? -- Trump says aid for Ukraine depleted U.S. weapons stockpiles, but as the Iran war takes that mantle, Kyiv eyes opportunities to build long-term defense partnerships.

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Supreme Court hears case over mail ballots that arrive after Election Day -- The Supreme Court is considering a challenge to a Mississippi law that allows ballots that are postmarked by but received up to five days after Election Day to be counted.

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Trump administration says it's ready to deport Abrego Garcia to Liberia -- The Trump administration has asked a federal judge to dissolve her order preventing ICE from deporting Kilmar Abrego Garcia to Liberia.

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U.S. sues Harvard, alleging it failed to protect Jewish and Israeli students -- The Trump administration argued that Harvard unlawfully discriminated against Jewish and Israeli students, in violation of federal civil rights law. -- Mar 20

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In voting process, photo ID gets wide support, CBS News poll finds -- Few Americans feel they know a lot of the specifics about the SAVE Act. -- Mar 19

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How much would a $75,000 HELOC cost each month at today's lower rates? -- HELOC rates have been falling, which is good news for borrowers, but what would a $75,000 line of credit cost now?

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Here's how much home equity homeowners have to borrow now (and how to access it)

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Here's how far HELOC costs have fallen since 2024 (and what borrowers should do now)

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Is a 20-year mortgage worth it now? Here's everything experts say to know. -- There are perks to 20-year mortgages, but there are some items to consider first. Here's what experts say to know.

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Here's what a $600,000 mortgage costs monthly at today's rates

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What are today's mortgage interest rates: March 23, 2026?

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What rights do you have if your bank account is frozen by a creditor? -- A frozen bank account can quickly disrupt your finances, but knowing your rights could help you regain control.

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Can a debt collector garnish your wages after 7 years?

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Which debts could cause your bank account to be frozen by a debt collector?

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As airport delays continue, can enrolling in TSA PreCheck save you time? -- "TSA PreCheck will likely help you, even now with the long lines we're seeing at checkpoints," said one travel expert.

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Here are Elon Musk's "most epic" goals for his vast Terafab chip plant -- Elon Musk unveiled plans for a massive chip manufacturing facility in Austin, Texas, that he said will power his "galactic" aspirations.

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How to cut down on pet expenses as costs rise -- Pet ownership costs over the past year have increased by up to 10%, according to Rover.

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U.S. shoppers should brace for impact of higher oil prices, experts say -- Experts warn that surging energy costs are likely to ripple through U.S. supply chains, resulting in higher prices online and in stores. -- Mar 20

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Trump on shutdown latest, hopes for Iran deal -- Despite the chaos at some of the nation's airports, President Trump urged Republicans not to make a deal to end the partial shutdown unless Democrats back a voter ID bill known as the SAVE America Act. Meanwhile, the president appeared more optimistic about reaching a deal with Iran. Nikole Killion has the latest.

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Official: U.S. sent Iran a message through mediators -- Iran has received a message from the U.S. through mediators as a potential precursor to talks between the two countries, a senior Iranian Foreign Ministry official told CBS News on Monday. Clay Seigle, senior fellow at the Center for Strategic and International Studies, joins CBS News to discuss the war.

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Senate confirms Mullin as DHS secretary -- The Senate on Monday confirmed Republican Sen. Markwayne Mullin of Oklahoma to lead the Department of Homeland Security, replacing Kristi Noem.

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Fliers arrive extra early to wait in TSA lines -- With no deal to end the partial government shutdown in sight, growing security lines at many airports often take more time to get through than the flight itself. Nicole Sganga reports.

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CBS Evening News - U.S. sending thousands more Marines to Middle East - Thousands more U.S. Marines and three more warships are headed toward the Middle East, two U.S. officials told CBS News, as the war nears the three-week mark with no signs of letting up. Charlie D'Agata has the latest. Mar 20 - 02:34

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Families displaced in catastrophic Hawaii flooding -- Parts of O'ahu and Maui were battered by a pair of massive storms, which the governor said had unleashed up to 4 feet of rain in certain areas. It caused the worst flooding in 20 years. Matt Gutman reports.

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Frustrated flier says "we should not be punished" -- The Senate again failed to move forward with legislation to fund the Department of Homeland Security, extending the shutdown that has snarled air travel around the country. Skyler Henry reports. -- Mar 20

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4 ambulances set on fire near London synagogue -- Police in London are investigating a suspected antisemitic hate crime after vehicles belonging to a Jewish ambulance service were set on fire. Leigh Kiniry has details.

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Carousel owner steps up after fire hits businesses -- Years after the Vietnam War, a veteran who suffered from PTSD found hope and joy in an old carousel he brought back to life. When a recent fire destroyed the businesses around it, he stepped in to give back. Steve Hartman has the update. -- Mar 20

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The Daily Report - 4 Jewish charity ambulances set on fire in London - London police are investigating a suspected antisemitic hate crime which resulted in the burning of four ambulances belonging to a Jewish community organization and damage to the surrounding area. Jesse Brown, editor at the independent media outlet Canadaland, joins CBS News to examine the rise in antisemitic attacks around the world. 10H ago - 04:03

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NTSB lays out early steps in LaGuardia probe -- Officials with the National Transportation Safety Board gave an update Monday on the deadly ground collision between a passenger jet and a fire-rescue truck at LaGuardia Airport. CBS News' Jarred Hill joined after the news conference with his takeaways.

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What to expect from LaGuardia crash investigation -- Federal officials are on scene at New York's LaGuardia Airport following Sunday night's deadly ground collision involving a commercial jet and a fire-rescue truck. Steven Wallace, former director of the Office of Accident Investigation at the Federal Aviation Administration, joins CBS News to preview the probe.

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Poll: Most Americans say Iran war going badly -- New CBS News polling finds that most Americans don't think the war with Iran is going well. CBS News executive director of elections and surveys Anthony Salvanto has the numbers.

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Report: 2015 to 2025 was warmest decade on record -- Monday marks World Meteorological Day, with a new U.N. report issuing a stark warning about global climate change. New York Times climate reporter Eric Niiler joins CBS News to discuss.

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