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Trump sends mixed messages on securing the Strait of Hormuz -- The president said Wednesday that the strait "will open up naturally" as its closure sends gas prices soaring at the same time he's urging other countries to "grab it."

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As mortgage rates hit 6.48%, experts see housing market losing momentum -- Interest rates for a typical home loan jumped Thursday to 6.46%, the highest level since September 2025. House-hunters aren't pleased.

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Artemis II crew begins "crazy first day" in space after exhilarating launch -- NASA's Artemis II astronauts will spend about 24 hours orbiting the Earth and running checks on their spacecraft and life support systems before heading to the moon.

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CBS News gas and oil price tracker shows how much energy costs are rising

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Concern U.S. may deport Iranians held by ICE back home to a warzone -- Two gay Iranian men seeking asylum in the U.S. could face execution if they're deported to Iran, a move the Trump administration has not ruled out.

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Trump says Iran war will wrap up "very shortly," but warns of more strikes in coming weeks -- President Trump said in a speech that the U.S. will complete its military mission in Iran "very shortly," and that U.S. forces have achieved "overwhelming victories."

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HHS announces national program to study effect of microplastics on humans -- The Environmental Protection Agency also added microplastics to its contaminant candidate list for the first time.

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Warship sunk by British fleet, remains of sailor found after 225 years -- Thousands were killed and wounded during the Battle of Copenhagen, considered one of Adm. Horatio Nelson's "great battles."

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Arizona girl who vanished 32 years ago found alive, sheriff says -- Christina Marie Plante was last seen on May 19, 1994, after leaving home on foot to go to a stable where her horse was kept.

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Bodycam of Tiger Woods arrest shows golfer being handcuffed -- Body camera video has been released of Tiger Woods' arrest, after a car crash in Florida. He has been charged with driving under the influence.

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Man charged in connection with "Texas Killing Fields" deaths -- Prosecutors have charged a man allegedly connected to two deaths tied to the "Texas Killing Fields," a site where dozens of bodies have been found since the 1970s.

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Ancient golden helmet found year after it was stolen from museum -- Robbers used firework bombs to break into the Drents Museum in 2025, stealing the 5th-century BC golden Helmet of Cotofenesti and three gold bracelets.

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Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro raises record $10 million in 2026 -- According to a top Shapiro campaign official, the total more than doubles the previous benchmark for a Pennsylvania gubernatorial race at this stage.

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DNC and top Democratic leaders sue Trump over mail-in voting executive order -- A coalition of major Democratic groups sued the Trump administration, seeking to strike down an executive order that would exert more federal influence over mail-in voting - including by creating lists of citizens who are eligible to vote.

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These 4 astronauts are making history on flight around the moon -- NASA's Artemis II astronauts - three space station veterans and a Canadian rookie - stand out even in an astronaut corps full of super achievers.

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Artemis II launches into orbit as NASA begins historic moon mission -- NASA's Artemis II astronauts launched on a nine-and-a-half-day mission around the moon and back.

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Can Man-Made Eggs Be the Future of Fertility? -- A hedge-fund manager and a Harvard biologist are betting that stem cell-derived eggs will transform how humans reproduce.

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The Battle of Hormuz Approaches -- What are the possible scenarios for the troops currently being deployed to Iran?

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Donald Trump Is Waging Psychological Warfare -- In his war with Iran, is the president a mad king or a genius negotiator? Eli Lake offers a third explanation.

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DHS scraps Noem policy requiring secretary's review of all contracts above $100K -- The Noem policy meant the secretary was required to personally sign off on thousands of DHS contracts.

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U.S. commandos in Ecuador for mission targeting alleged narco-terrorists -- American commandos joined Ecuadorian troops in a joint mission aimed at dismantling a suspected criminal hub along the country's coast.

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Trump admin. lifts sanctions on Delcy Rodriguez, Venezuela's acting president -- The Trump administration has lifted sanctions on Venezuela's interim President Delcy Rodriguez, according to the Treasury Department, as the U.S. seeks to rebuild ties with the Venezuelan government.

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State Department overhauls Foreign Service Officer Test -- The State Department announced Wednesday that it is modifying the Foreign Service Officer Test to reflect the foreign policy goals of the Trump administration. -- Apr 1

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Trump says he may withdraw U.S. from NATO. The law says he can't without Congress. -- President Trump says he's considering withdrawing the U.S. from NATO, following years of complaining about the alliance. -- Apr 1

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Here's how much interest an $80,000 money market account can earn this year

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How much will $18,000 earn in a CD this year (and is it worth opening)?

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5 things to know about the senior tax deduction before April 15

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Best tax debt relief companies for 2026, and the top advice to know now

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How to get a $10,000 personal loan right now

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What goes into getting the best personal loan offer?

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Starbucks offers $1,200 bonuses to baristas who offer top customer service -- The coffee chain said it will also pay its workers weekly to provide more financial flexibility.

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Stocks recover from early losses as investors monitor war developments -- Stocks erased early losses on Thursday, with both the Nasdaq and S&P 500 closing higher.

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Higher gas prices have cost drivers an extra $8.4 billion, Democrats say -- With gasoline topping $4 a gallon, it now costs almost $145 to fill up a Ford F-150 pickup truck, a new analysis finds.

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Americans say this is their "magic number" to retire comfortably -- Most people fall far short of the savings they say they will need to maintain their standard of living in retirement, data shows. -- Apr 1

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Trump fires Attorney General Pam Bondi -- President Trump has fired Attorney General Pam Bondi, with Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche tapped to lead the DOJ as acting AG. Jericka Duncan anchored CBS News' special report.

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Details on Iran war following Trump remarks -- The world is reacting to President Trump's remarks to the nation on the Iran war, where he reiterated that the conflict could end in a matter of weeks. CBS News' Olivia Rinaldi and Ramy Inocencio report.

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Trump may replace Pam Bondi, sources say -- Sources tell CBS News that President Trump is considering replacing Attorney General Pam Bondi. CBS News' Jake Rosen has more.

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What we know about the new COVID-19 variant -- A new COVID-19 variant, the BA.3.2 strain, has been detected in at least 25 states, the CDC says. Dr. Amesh Adalja joins CBS News with more details.

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