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Philadelphia's Chucky-style masked man arrested in Las Vegas - U.S. Marshals say 22-year-old Zymire Hughes was arrested Tuesday night in Las Vegas, Nevada. 1H ago

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Dolly Parton remembered by fellow stars, politicans: "A true loss for millions" -- President Trump said that he would be "lowering the American flag" throughout the nation for one week in Dolly Parton's honor.

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Dolly Parton: An extraordinary life in pictures

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College student fatally shot by police after knocking on wrong door -- Glenn Pysher was trying to find his friends when he accidentally knocked on the door of the wrong house. The homeowners called 911 to report an attempted break-in.

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Where will Lindsay Clancy end up after her murder trial? Legal experts explain. -- Lindsay Clancy has pleaded not guilty to three counts of first-degree murder in the January 2023 strangulation deaths of her children.

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Bureau of Prisons No. 2 official who was pardoned for drug crimes departs -- Josh Smith had a tense relationship with BOP's employees, and some staffers had raised questions about contracts awarded during his year-long tenure.

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Canada announces tariffs of up to 50% on $20 billion in U.S. goods -- Canadian government officials said they are also providing aid for workers and businesses that could be hurt by U.S.-imposed tariffs.

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Ross Fire explodes to over 50,000 acres, forces evacuations in North Texas -- The Ross wildfire has burned more than 50,000 acres across Palo Pinto and Jack counties, forcing evacuations, closing roads and disrupting schools.

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Survey pinpoints the behavior on planes that people find most annoying -- Here's what travelers think about shared armrests, reclined seats and fellow passengers' use of tech on planes.

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Black Hawk helicopter goes down in Colorado foothills in "aviation mishap" -- A U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopter out of Fort Campbell in Kentucky made an apparently unplanned landing in a wooded area of the Colorado foothills west of Denver.

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Musk's data centers push out family that's owned land for generations -- A plant in Southaven, Mississippi, that powers Elon Musk's SpaceXAI data centers in the area has sparked backlash from residents concerned about noise and air pollution.

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New UNICEF-Led Data Undermines Claims of Gaza Famine -- A year ago, Gaza was officially declared famine-stricken. New, more rigorous data paints a dramatically different picture-and has triggered a debate over whether the original declaration was correct.

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The Moms of TikTok Have Gone Insane -- We've been telling women for decades that motherhood is one of the worst things that can happen to them. So is it any surprise that so many moms now see child-killing mom Lindsay Clancy as a martyr?

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Prince Harry Said Returning to Britain Was 'Impossible' -- Now, he's doing just that.

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U.S. airman faces charges for criticizing Trump over Iran war -- The charges against Major Jason Watson are believed by his attorneys to be among the only instances for officers of his rank in the history of the U.S. military to be charged under Article 88.

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First on CBS - ICE releases father of U.S. Navy sailor serving on USS Abraham Lincoln - Luis Manuel Aviles Roa, the father of a U.S. Navy sailor onboard the USS Abraham Lincoln, was released by ICE on Tuesday, his family told CBS News. 9H ago

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Trump threatens to change Lake Ontario's name as trade war with Canada heats up -- President Trump said the U.S. is considering changing the name of Lake Ontario to "Lake America" amid an escalating trade fight with Canada.

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Will the U.S. sanctions against Iran work if they don't include China? -- Analysts say without meaningful sanctions against China, Iran will likely survive this latest round of financial punishment.

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Feds consider charging ICE officer accused of shooting immigrant in Minnesota -- The shooting took place in January during the Trump administration's immigration operation in Minnesota.

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Will mortgage interest rates improve this September? 3 things to consider now -- Mortgage interest rates have remained stubbornly high this summer, but could they actually improve in September?

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Will mortgage rates drop below 6% in 2026?

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Inflation just fell again. Is that good news for mortgage rates?

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What are the lowest private student loan rates you can get right now? -- Private student loan rates are surprisingly low right now, but getting the lowest rates takes more than applying.

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Best private student loans for fall 2026

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Who qualifies for student loan forgiveness in 2026?

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How much interest can a high-yield savings account earn over the next year? -- The interest earnings tied to a high-yield savings account remain substantial. Here's what savers should know now.

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Here's how much interest a $100,000 2-year CD account will earn savers now

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$10,000 9-month CD vs. $10,000 high-yield savings account: Which will earn more by 2027?

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United Airlines to add 10 new international routes. See where. -- The new overseas routes represent the largest expansion in the airline's history, United said.

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Musk's SpaceX announces $100 billion plan for new spaceport in Louisiana -- Elon Musk's space company plans to spend $100 billion to build a new spaceport in Louisiana to launch rockets, state officials and the company announced.

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SNAP restrictions cut soda sales but raise stigma concerns, study finds -- Banning people from using food stamps to buy sugary drinks helps lower consumption, proponents say. Are such restrictions a good idea?

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Callaway Golf CEO says "mistakes were made" over controversial ad -- The ad for a new driver had sparked an online backlash, with viewers criticizing the spot for trivializing violence against women.

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CIA Director John Ratcliffe visits Russia -- A U.S. military plane landed at an airport in Moscow, Russia, on Tuesday, and CIA Director John Ratcliffe was among those on board. Charlie D'Agata reports.

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U.S. trade war with Canada heats up -- A deepening trade war between the U.S. and Canada is once again driving up the cost of goods crossing the northern border. After the Trump administration imposed a 50% tariff on many Canadian products, Canada hit back with import taxes on billions of American-made goods. Nancy Cordes reports.

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Dolly Parton spent a lifetime giving back -- Musical icon Dolly Parton's influence on music and pop culture is clear. But beyond that, she was also an entrepreneur and philanthropist. Carter Evans takes a look at Dollywood, her Imagination Library and countless other donations.

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CBS Evening News - Celebrating Dolly Parton's music, movies - Dolly Parton, the beloved singer, songwriter, actress, businesswoman and philanthropist, has died at age 80, her family announced on Tuesday. Anthony Mason takes a look back at her music, movies and larger-than-life personality. 4H ago - 4:46

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How Dolly Parton took Nashville by storm -- Dolly Parton helped to change Nashville and the country music industry by taking absolute ownership of her music, doing cross-over collaborations with artists in other genres and building a massive empire. Nicole Valdes reports on how Parton took Music City by storm.

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The Daily Report - Legal analysis of Texas surrogate case - A Texas judge is hearing arguments on who has the legal right to make medical decisions on behalf of a baby with a heart defect who was carried to term by a surrogate against the biological parents' wishes. Harry Nelson, a healthcare attorney, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss. 4H ago - 3:55

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New inflation numbers expected soon -- The PCE price index report, which provides an overview of the current state of inflation across goods and services in the U.S., will be released on Wednesday morning. Jessica Inskip, director of investor research at Stockbrokers.com, joins "The Daily Report" to break down what to expect.

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British Columbia Premier on Trump's trade war -- David Eby, premier of British Columbia, tells "The Daily Report" he thinks the relationship between the U.S. and Canada will never go back to the way it was following President Trump's latest wave of tariffs.

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Country Music Hall of Fame rep on Parton -- Allison Moorer, writer-editor for the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum and curator of its current exhibit, "Dolly Parton: Journey of a Seeker," joins "The Daily Report" to share her favorite memories of Dolly Parton, who has died at age 80.

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South Carolina primary analysis -- Darline Graham, the sister of the late Republican senator Lindsay Graham, is facing Rep. Ralph Norman in South Carolina's special primary runoff on Tuesday. CBS News' senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe reports.

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Unarmed college student shot by police -- The parents of a 22-year-old college student who was fatally shot by police after knocking on the wrong door spoke out on Tuesday. Tom Hanson has more details.

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Doctor says Clancy's actions were criminal -- Forensic psychologist Dr. Kirk Heilbrun took the stand in Lindsay Clancy's trial for the killings of her three children on Tuesday, testifying that he felt Clancy was criminally liable despite claims of postpartum psychosis. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul has the details.

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Breaking down Day 20 of Lindsay Clancy trial -- Two more witnesses testified in the Lindsay Clancy trial on Tuesday. Clancy, who has admitted to killing her children, has pleaded not guilty, arguing she had postpartum psychosis. CBS News correspondent Shanelle Kaul reports.

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