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Kimberly Guilfoyle ousted as ambassador over corruption allegations -- Kimberly Guilfoyle said she is stepping aside as U.S. ambassador to Greece, days after reports that she offered access to officials in exchange for help paying off her debt. -- Updated 54m ago

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Live - Houthis threaten "painful" response if U.S. joins Saudi offensive - As President Trump mulls joining Saudi Arabia in attacking the Houthis, the Iran-backed group is threatening a "painful" response. Updated 14m ago

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Judge blocks Trump admin. from felling trees at D.C. golf course -- U.S. District Judge Ana Reyes blocked the Trump administration from cutting down trees at East Potomac Golf Links through Oct. 26.

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Bipartisan senators call Russia diesel deal a "betrayal" of Ukraine -- A bipartisan group of senators urged President Trump to withdraw from his diesel deal with Russian President Vladimir Putin and rescind a move to waive sanctions on Russia's energy sector.

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Iran focused on attacking "harder targets," U.K. spy chief warns -- Iran has made a "major shift" in its efforts to attack the United Kingdom, including going after harder targets such as military bases, the head of MI5 warned.

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Six Flags stock slides 16% following fatal roller coaster accident -- The company's stock is taking a hit after officials confirmed a person died at one of the theme park's locations, extending a slide that started in September.

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Character.ai declares bankruptcy, citing legal and business woes -- AI company has faced multiple lawsuits from families who claimed their teenage children died by suicide or harmed themselves after using its platform. -- Updated 57m ago

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Is a bootleg weight-loss drug to blame for 2 reported deaths? Updated 13m ago

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Houthi attacks leave Trump with "a difficult dilemma" 1h ago

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Talarico was home in Texas during campaign absence, photos indicate

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How Iran made the Houthis into such a problem -- 10 years ago, few people had heard of the Houthis. Here's how the Yemeni rebels have become Iran's "most powerful proxy."

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Supreme Court takes up dispute over access to DOGE records -- The Supreme Court agreed to take up a dispute involving a government watchdog group's attempt to get information from the Department of Government Efficiency​.

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Six Flags closes 9 rides across 6 parks after deadly incident -- Six Flags has temporarily closed rides similar to Goliath, the roller coaster at Six Flags Over Georgia that a man fell from.

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Friend of woman allegedly killed by officer says suicide claim "a lie" -- Lauren Andrews says she spoke with Sandra Birchmore just two weeks before her death and never believed the medical examiner's initial conclusion that Birchmore died by suicide.

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Spectacular launch sends cargo ship on voyage to space station -- Along with crew supplies and equipment, the Cargo Dragon is delivering two roll-out solar arrays to complete a major power system upgrade.

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Data center boom puts GOP in a bind before midterms -- Cleanview Research found 75% of data centers being built and 80% in the planning stage are in predominantly GOP states, as public opposition to data centers grows.

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Hurricane Simon hits Mexico after storms kill 5 - Hurricane Simon continued to move slowly up the coast of west-central Mexico with wind and flooding rain after tropical weather systems caused five deaths and damage in Pacific coastal towns and resorts. 2h ago

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Mars rover sets new driving record on surface of another world -- NASA's Perseverance Mars rover has set a new record for the longest distance traveled on the surface of another planet, the space agency said.

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Behavior rules for off-duty U.S. troops in Japan under review -- Japanese and U.S. officials are reviewing the off-base code of conduct for U.S. troops in Japan following the killing of an Okinawan woman, allegedly by a U.S. Marine, Japan's top diplomat says.

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China sentences 3 people to death for running scam centers -- Police discovered remains of victims bound with iron chains and with bullet holes in their skulls, state media said.

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Selma Blair arrested after allegedly biting flight attendant -- Actress Selma Blair has been arrested after an incident on board a Delta Air Lines flight from Los Angeles to John F. Kennedy International Airport Sunday night.

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How life insurance can fit into a retirement planning strategy

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How inflation can change your retirement plan

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Do you have enough life insurance? A quick coverage check-up

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Prioritizing paying off debt before retirement? These balances may need different treatment.

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Can paying off debt too aggressively hurt your finances? Here's when it may make sense to slow down.

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Many Americans are relying on multiple forms of credit to cover expenses. When is it a warning sign?

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Is now a good time to buy gold for retirement? How gold prices can affect a 401(k) rollover decision

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What today's gold prices could mean for your retirement savings

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Can you use a 401(k) to buy gold? What investors should know before rolling over retirement funds

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Anthropic warns "AI worms" could soon infect smart home devices -- Small AI models could clone themselves and infect internet-connected devices such as smart TVs and appliances, the researchers warned.

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Would access to Russian diesel help drive down U.S. prices? -- Average U.S. diesel prices remain stuck above $6 a gallon, raising fuel costs in trucking, agriculture and construction.

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Johnson says he intends to stay on as GOP leader if party loses majority

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Drone swarms are a problem Secret Service says they have not solved yet

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Katie Bailey tapped as new White House legislative director

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RFK Jr., Zeldin pressed by Democrats on possible roles in Trump pardons

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Firsthand look at the high-tech hunt for cargo thieves

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These documents tell the story of the Cornell rape allegations

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Rod Dreher: What I Heard from the New Right in Jerusalem

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Abdul El-Sayed's Unanswered Questions

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Arthur Brooks: Don't Pursue Happiness

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Judge chastises DOJ after 430 trees cut down at D.C. golf course

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Military's archbishop criticizes plan to livestream execution

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Trump administration ordered to cancel taxpayer-funded TV ads

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CBS News Podcasts - Case by Case | The Murder Case Against Caleb Flynn

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