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Live - Iran says it's ready for new U.S. sanctions, has 2-year plan - Iran's economy minister said the country has been preparing for a long time for the sanctions U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent described as the "greatest financial offensive" ever. updated 46M ago

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CBS Evening News - Rush to escape in Nevada as wildfire burns - Authorities in Nevada told tens of thousands of people to evacuate ahead of a fast-moving wildfire on Monday. Jason Allen reports from the scene. 8H ago - 2:19

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Supreme Court allows Trump to implement parts of order restricting mail voting -- The Supreme Court divided 6-3 in granting the Trump administration's request for emergency relief.

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Lindsay Clancy trial judge denies mistrial request, reprimands prosecution -- Lindsay Clancy trial testimony ended abruptly Monday in Plymouth Superior Court when a witness began speaking about religion and the defense unsuccessfully called for a mistrial.

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Trump announces 50% tariffs on Canadian automotive and steel imports -- President Trump said tariffs on Canadian automotive and steel imports will rise to 50% on January 1, 2027, in a social media post.

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Body of wife wanted in Worcester, Massachusetts, police officer's death found -- Karen Solomon​, wanted for questioning in the death of her Worcester, Massachusetts, police officer​ husband, has been found dead after a massive search.

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Judge postpones U.S. trial for man accused in deadly 1988 Lockerbie bombing -- A federal judge has postponed a trial in the U.S. for a Libyan man charged in the 1988 bombing of Pan Am Flight 103 over Lockerbie, Scotland, citing the discovery of new evidence.

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Former Stars and Stripes editor says firing was a "real shock" -- Days after his sudden firing by the Pentagon, Erik Slavin, the former editor-in-chief of Stars and Stripes, told CBS News that "time will tell" whether the military newspaper will remain editorially independent.

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Hawk Fire evacuations in Reno slightly eased as firefighters make gains -- Shifting winds challenged firefighters battling the Hawk Fire in Reno, Nevada, that was keeping tens of thousands of people evacuated.

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Iran-linked hackers took U.K. power plant offline for first time, reports say -- The attack happened the same month Iranian-linked hackers are believed to have targeted the water systems of a dozen U.S. states.

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A principal lost his job after helping a homeless student. He has no regrets. -- Rob Burnside, a principal at an Ohio high school, made the decision to help one of his students, and it cost him his job.

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Why Trump's Canada tariffs are likely to have a modest impact on prices -- Although some Canadian goods will get more expensive in the U.S., trade experts don't expect a broader inflation spike.

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Mike Lindell withholds payment for recount request in Minnesota GOP governor primary -- Mike Lindell is withholding the payment required for a recount and audit of ballots cast in the Republican primary for Minnesota governor.

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8-year-old girl dies from brain-eating amoeba infection in Louisiana -- Lillian Smart, 8, has died after being infected by an extremely rare brain-eating amoeba that is found in warm freshwater, her family said.

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Gen Xers fret over Social Security: "I will likely be working in retirement" -- Millions of Generation X Americans expect to depend on Social Security as their main - or only - source of retirement income.

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How long before China is ready to deploy humanoid robot soldiers? -- A Chinese robotics developer tells CBS News humanoids won't turn against humans as they're just machines: "It all depends on who controls them."

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Washington Post ordered to reinstate columnist fired after Charlie Kirk posts -- The ruling said the newspaper did not have sufficient cause to terminate Karen Attiah, who at the time was the last Black full-time member of the Post's opinion desk.

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A massive data center hub is likely heating up a town outside London -- Researchers say residents of Slough, just outside London, are likely very literally feeling the heat from a massive cluster of data centers in their town.

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Stars and Stripes reporter says independence "has to be instituted in practice" -- Lara Korte, a Stars and Stripes reporter who was dismissed last week, told CBS News on Monday that the paper's editorial independence remains paramount.

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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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Bessent announces campaign to create "economic onslaught" against Iran and its partners -- The Trump administration is trying to pull all economic levers at its disposal to cripple Tehran.

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Navy sailor on USS Lincoln says dad was arrested by immigration officials -- Historically rare, immigration arrests of military spouses and parents have become more common under the second Trump administration.

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Jared Kushner and Hakeem Jeffries met as midterm elections loom -- The meeting came with Democrats expected to take control of the House in the November elections, which would put Jeffries in line to become the next House speaker.

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U.S. destroys alleged drug-smuggling boat in Pacific, killing 2 people -- Since then, more than 200 people have been killed in U.S. strikes in the eastern Pacific Ocean and Caribbean Sea.

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Ted Cruz says Texas Senate race will be a "$200 million" fight -- GOP Sen. Ted Cruz outlined the road ahead for Republicans as Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton faces off against state Rep. James Talarico in the closely watched contest.

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How to find candidates for hard-to-fill roles

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How to get your job ads more exposure

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How much will a $50,000 home equity loan cost monthly if opened this September? -- A $50,000 home equity loan

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Is a HELOC or home equity loan better for borrowers now?

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No emergency fund? You may currently own the safety net you need.

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$10,000 9-month CD vs. $10,000 high-yield savings account: Which will earn more by 2027? -- Interest rates on both account types remain high. But will the returns look much different over the next nine months?

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Here's how much interest a $40,000 5-year CD account can earn savers now

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How much interest can a $25,000 9-month CD earn at today's rates?

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Redfin and Zillow must change agreement that hurts competition, FTC says -- Federal regulators alleged that a $100 million deal between Redfin and Zillow stifled competition for apartment listings.

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Nearly 25% of workers are "functionally unemployed," analysis finds -- An alternative measure of unemployment that accounts for wages suggests the U.S. labor market is weaker than it looks.

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U.S.-Canada trade war of words intensifies -- The Trump administration announced its so-called "economic D-Day" plans against Iran on Monday, while also lashing out at Canada and threatening more tariffs. Nancy Cordes has more details on this and a new Supreme Court ruling backing Trump's order to limit mail-in ballots.

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Lindsay Clancy defense calls for mistrial -- Closing arguments are expected this week in the murder case of Lindsay Clancy. The defense called for a mistrial on Monday after a prosecution witness brought up Clancy's Catholic faith and the concept of mortal sin. Shanelle Kaul has more details from the courthouse.

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49ERS OWNER ARRESTED IN POLICE SETUP -- The owner of the San Francisco 49ers was arrested this weekend at a trailer park, allegedly there to pay $140 for sex in what turned out to be a police setup. Carter Evans reports.

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3 people emerge from NYC manhole -- Video captured three people wearing headlamps and rubber overalls emerging from a manhole in New York City last week during the overnight hours. This is at least the third such sighting, and police cannot fully explain it. Tom Hanson has more details.

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The Daily Report - Details on Enes Kanter Freedom WNBA ejection - Former NBA center Enes Kanter Freedom was kicked out of Sunday night's WNBA game between the Indiana Fever and the Chicago Sky after getting into a heated argument with Natasha Cloud during the third quarter. Freedom has been a vocal opponent to transgender athletes in women's sports and declared himself eligible for the 2027 WNBA draft in an effort to challenge the league's policy regarding gender. Brian Hamilton, senior writer at the Athletic, joins CBS News to discuss. 8H ago - 3:27

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Doctor fact-checks Dr. Oz's comments -- CBS News medical correspondent Dr. Celine Gounder breaks down some of the claims made Sunday on "Face the Nation" by Dr. Mehmet Oz, administrator of the U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, about vaccines and drug prices.

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Trump announces new Canadian tariffs for 2027 -- President Trump announced Monday a new 50% tariff on all Canadian automotive and steel imports, beginning Jan. 1, 2027. Dan Kelly, president of the Canadian Federation of Independent Business, joins CBS News to discuss.

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Inside the U.S. "functional unemployment" rate -- Nearly 25% of U.S. workers are "functionally unemployed," a new analysis finds. CBS News MoneyWatch reporter Megan Cerullo has more.

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Graham says she's focused on affordability -- Republican voters in South Carolina will head to the polls Tuesday in their state's special Senate primary runoff between Darline Graham and Ralph Norman. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe has more.

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