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For Jewish Iranians, war with Israel brings a flood of mixed emotions -- Jewish Iranians tell CBS News the war with Israel has brought conflicting emotions, and they wish leaders in both countries would "let us live in peace."

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What it could take for the U.S. to remove highly enriched uranium from Iran -- The fate of the Iran war centers on highly enriched uranium, an essential ingredient for nuclear weapons. A post-Soviet-era operation that could inform a U.S. recovery mission in Iran. -- Apr 19

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Mike Waltz says U.S. is "never going to take an approach of trust" with Iran -- U.N. Ambassador Mike Waltz said Sunday that the U.S. is "never going to take an approach of trust" with Iran as U.S. officials are set to head to Islamabad for a second round of talks this week. -- Apr 19

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Neighbors recall "full-blown shootout" as father targeted kids in shooting -- Neighbors who witnessed the deadly mass shooting of eight children in Shreveport, Louisiana, recalled what whey heard and saw as the massacre took place early Sunday.

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8 children killed in shooting in Louisiana as father targets his family

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Tim Cook to step down as Apple CEO, with John Ternus tapped as successor -- Apple CEO Tim Cook will step down in August and become executive chairman of Apple's board.

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Canadian tourist killed in shooting at Mexico's Teotihuacan pyramids -- According to Mexico's security officials, a gunman opened fired at the popular tourist spot, killing a Canadian woman and injuring at least four people.

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6 missing after U.S.-flagged ship found overturned following typhoon -- An HC-130 Hercules airplane crew confirmed the identity of the vessel as the Mariana, a 145-foot U.S.-registered dry cargo vessel, officials said.

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Sen. Mark Warner's daughter dies at 36 after longtime diabetes battle -- Democratic Sen. Mark Warner of Virginia announced on Monday that his daughter Madison has died following a lengthy battle with juvenile diabetes and other health issues.

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Humanoid robot beats human half-marathon world record in Beijing -- Some robots ran the Beijing half-marathon autonomously, while others were controlled remotely, all competing on a parallel course to avoid collisions with human athletes.

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Kevin Warsh set to face lawmakers in Fed chair confirmation hearing -- Senators are likely to press Warsh, President Trump's nominee to succeed Jerome Powell as Fed chair, on his views about inflation and interest rates.

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Major earthquake off Japan's north coast prompts tsunami alert -- An earthquake with a magnitude of 7.4 struck off Japan's northern coast, prompting a temporary tsunami alert across the region.

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Indigo Girls' member reveals incurable medical disorder affecting her voice -- Emily Saliers, one-half of the Atlanta folk duo The Indigo Girls, has revealed that she has been diagnosed with two incurable movement disorders that will forever change the way that she sings.

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Debunking Seven Myths About the Iran War -- The progressive left and the isolationist right have found common ground on Iran. They are both wrong.

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Mamdani, Scapegoating the Rich Won't Fill a $5.4 Billion Budget Hole -- New York City's wealthy pay 40 percent of its bills. The mayor just declared war on them. -- Apr 18

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Why Don't I Breastfeed? Because I Don't Want to! -- Despite what a random mom online might say, you don't have to martyr yourself to be a good mother. -- Apr 17

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Supreme Court takes up religious liberty case over Colorado's preschool program -- The legal fight is the latest to land before the Supreme Court in recent years that involve religious entities' participation in state-funded programs.

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Exclusive - House GOP touts record fundraising haul in first three months of 2026 - The National Republican Congressional Committee, House Republicans' campaign arm, is touting a record-breaking fundraising haul to start the 2026 midterm cycle, the committee chairman told CBS News. 7H ago

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Supreme Court turns away parental rights case over child's gender transition -- The Supreme Court turned away a legal battle testing whether a public school violates parents' rights when it encourages their child's social gender transition without their knowledge or consent.

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New CDC pick may face "threat to follow ideology over evidence," ex-official says -- Former Trump Surgeon General Dr. Jerome Adams described Dr. Erica Schwartz as a "home run pick." -- Apr 19

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How the dispute between Trump and Pope Leo escalated -- President Trump has lobbed insults at Pope Leo XIV in response to his criticisms of the war in Iran, marking an unusually pronounced rupture between the leaders of the world's most powerful country and the world's largest Christian denomination. -- Apr 19

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$100,000 home equity loan vs. $100,000 HELOC: Which has the cheaper monthly payments now? -- Home equity loans and HELOCs both offer affordable ways to borrow $100,000 now, but which will actually be cheaper?

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Here's how much a $100,000 home equity loan costs monthly now that rates are lower

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What will HELOC interest rates look like by the end of 2026? Experts weigh in

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Why your online job post is getting ignored (and how to fix it)

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$5,000 CD vs. $5,000 high-yield savings vs. $5,000 money market account: Which earns the most interest in 2026? -- Moving funds out of a traditional savings account into one of these types could be a smart (and lucrative) choice.

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How much interest can a $10,000 CD account earn now vs. April 2025?

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$12,000 CD vs. $12,000 high-yield savings vs. $12,000 money market account: Here's which will earn the most now

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Tariff refund portal off to bumpy start as some businesses report glitches -- Some U.S. importers reported problems filing tariff refund claims after Customs and Border Patrol launched its dedicated portal on Monday.

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United merger with American Airlines would hurt consumers, senators say -- Airlines could hike ticket prices and fees if United and American were to join forces, lawmakers warn.

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Food stamp work rules don't increase employment, researchers say -- Work requirements will encourage people who are able to work to seek and maintain jobs, proponents say. But researchers haven't found that they lower the unemployment rate.

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Here's who is spending money on AI subscriptions, and how much they cost -- Households are starting to make room in their budgets for spending on generative AI subscriptions, new data shows. -- Apr 17

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Spirit Airlines reached out to Trump administration for emergency bailout -- Spirit executives and other low-cost carriers are expected to meet with Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy next week. -- Apr 17

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U.S. and Iran struggle with trust -- The Trump administration says U.S. officials are heading to Pakistan for another round of talks as the ceasefire deadline with Iran looms, but Iran says it doesn't plan to take part. CBS News' Courtney Kealy has more on why both sides are lacking trust for each other.

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U.S. Army sergeant on wife's ICE detaintion -- Sgt. First Class Jose Serrano, an active-duty U.S. Army sergeant who has served in the military for 27 years, says his wife was arrested by ICE during an appointment at an immigration office in El Paso. CBS News' Camilo Montoya-Galvez reports.

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Republican lawmakers at odds on DHS funding -- Republican lawmakers are considering ways to fund agencies in the Department of Homeland Security as a partial government shutdown drags on. CBS News' Taurean Small reports.

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Uncertainty remains over Iran peace talks -- Trump says U.S. officials are heading to Pakistan for another round of talks, but Iran has yet to confirm if it will join. Meanwhile, Democrats are calling for an end to the conflict in the Middle East. CBS News' Holly Williams and Nikole Killion have the latest.

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The Takeout - How internet culture is morphing our identities - A new book called "Screen People" argues that's what society has become: a people defined by screens, what we do with those screens and how we present ourselves on those screens. Author Megan Garber joins "The Takeout" to discuss. 1H ago - 4:54

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Bill Nye slams proposed NASA cuts as "tone-deaf" -- Fresh off the successful Artemis II mission, the White House is looking to make a 23% cut to NASA's budget. Bill Nye joins "The Takeout" to discuss.

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Poll: 65% of U.S. blames Trump for gas prices -- A new Quinnipac poll shows a large majority of Americans are blaming President Trump for rising gas prices. Political strategists Chuck Rocha and Erin Maguire join with analysis.

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Keisha Lance Bottoms on her vision for Georgia -- From the daughter of an incarcerated R&B singer to running one of the largest cities in the country, and now the frontrunner for the Democratic nomination for Georgia governor. Former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms chronicles her upbringing and political career in her new memoir, "The Rough Side of the Mountain." Lance Bottoms joins "The Takeout" to discuss her gubernatorial campaign and more.

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What led Kash Patel to sue The Atlantic? -- FBI Director Kash Patel filed a $250 million defamation lawsuit against The Atlantic on Monday after a new piece in the magazine accused him of having "alarmed colleagues with episodes of excessive drinking and unexplained absences." CBS News Department of Justice reporter Jake Rosen has the details.

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