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Team USA curler defends Canadian player accused of cheating -- Team USA curler Korey Dropkin defends Canadian player Marc Kennedy amid allegations of an Olympic rule breach on the ice.

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Lindsey Vonn's Olympic crash rekindles concern over ski bindings design

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Latest on Iran and U.S. nuclear talks -- The U.S. says there is progress in talks with Iran about its nuclear program. CBS News' Ramy Inocencio has more.

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Nancy Guthrie case DNA probe -- Investigators in the Nancy Guthrie kidnapping case are attempting to match a DNA profile recovered from a pair of gloves found near her home. CBS News' Jarred Hill reports.

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Massive avalanche in California -- A frantic search is ongoing after an avalanche swept away more than a dozen skiers in California. CBS News' Matt Gutman has the latest.

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New Mexico probing ranch linked to Epstein -- New Mexico lawmakers are investigating a ranch that convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein purchased in 1993 after the latest batch of documents released by the Justice Department revealed allegations of potential crimes that occurred on the property. CBS News' Ian Lee reports.

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60 Minutes - Miracle babies of the Mauthausen camp - Eva Clarke, Hana Berger-Moran, and Mark Olsky are survivors born to survivors. During the Holocaust, their mothers were young Jewish women sent to concentration camps when they were newly pregnant. Feb 15 - 26:30

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GRAS fuels rise of ultraprocessed foods -- There are Americans who are "obscenely obese and at the same time malnourished," Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. says. He blames ultraprocessed food.

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In a first, shark seen on camera in Antarctica waters, surprising researchers -- A large shark was caught on camera for the first time in Antarctica's waters, surprising researchers. "There's a general rule of thumb that you don't get sharks in Antarctica," one said.

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U.S. military strikes 3 more alleged drug boats, killing 11 people -- The series of strikes brought the death toll to at least 145 people since the administration began targeting the small vessels since September.

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Naval shipwreck emerges after being buried underwater for 400 years -- A program dubbed "the Lost Navy" is underway to identify the large number of Swedish naval shipwrecks lying on the bottom of the Baltic.

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Hugh Hefner widow alleges his foundation stored thousands of sexual photos of women -- Crystal Hefner says she was removed from her position as president of the foundation after voicing concerns over thousands of scrapbooks.

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What we know about the evidence in the Nancy Guthrie search so far -- Investigators searching for Nancy Guthrie, the mother of "Today" show co-host Savannah Guthrie, have uncovered several notable pieces of evidence as they try to identify a suspect.

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Trump blames D.C., Maryland and Virginia for massive Potomac River sewage spill -- President Trump and Maryland Gov. Wes Moore are feuding over who's responsible for addressing one of the largest sewage spills in U.S. history.

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Hillary Clinton alleges Epstein files "cover-up" by Trump administration -- "There's something about this administration's attitude toward this, which I think really leads us to conclude they have something to hide," she told the BBC.

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Stephen Colbert slams CBS, says network blocked James Talarico interview -- "The Late Show" host Stephen Colbert criticized CBS on Monday night, saying the network blocked his interview with U.S. Senate hopeful James Talarico from airing.

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7 highlights from CBS News town hall with Maryland Gov. Wes Moore -- In a CBS News "Things That Matter" town hall, Maryland Gov. Wes Moore blasted President Trump - but also urged Democrats to change their perception as "the party of no and slow."

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Moore says Biden "needed to do more" on immigration, blasts Trump's crackdown -- Maryland Gov. Wes Moore told CBS News that no administration has ever fully figured out an effective immigration system and only Congress can fix it.

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Gov. Moore dismisses Trump's "not worthy" snub: "I will bow down to no one" -- Maryland Gov. Wes Moore shrugged off President Trump's claim that he was "not worthy" to attend an annual White House dinner, telling CBS News Mr. Trump does "not determine my worthiness."

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Kristi Yamaguchi says it's "imperative" for figure skaters to have a clean short program -- Alysa Liu, Amber Glenn and Isabeau Levito, collectively known as the "Blade Angels," began their Olympic medal campaigns in women's figure skating on Tuesday.

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Alysa Liu carries Team USA to Olympic medal contention after short program -- Team USA's Alysa Liu, Amber Glenn and Isabeau Levito​ competed in the women's short program at the Milan Cortina Olympics on Tuesday and qualified for the free skate on Thursday.

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See the Olympic medal count for the 2026 Winter Games -- Here is a look at where the medal count stands for Team USA and other nations as the competition heats up in the 2026 Winter Olympics.

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Arthur Brooks: Why Are Young People Choosing OnlyFans over Love? -- The answer, I believe, is fear. -- Feb 16

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I Didn't Ask Jesse Jackson for His Autograph. But I Got One Anyway. -- I met the late civil-rights activist five times over the past decade, and I never felt like he was anything but himself. I mean that as the highest form of praise.

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In Defense of Processed Foods -- Yes, America has a diet problem. No, it's not because your bread comes in a bag.

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Trump honors Jesse Jackson as "force of nature" -- President Trump and the Rev. Jesse Jackson, who died Tuesday at the age of 84, knew each other for decades.

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Tricia McLaughlin, top Homeland Security spokeswoman, leaving her post -- Tricia McLaughlin, the Department of Homeland Security's top spokeswoman, is leaving her post next week.

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Democrats make counteroffer on ICE reforms as DHS shutdown continues -- Democrats made their counteroffer on overhauling immigration enforcement on Monday, the latest step in talks to fund the Department of Homeland Security.

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Homan says "I don't like the masks" on ICE, but they "have to protect themselves" -- Democrats have demanded reforms to immigration enforcement, including barring officers from wearing masks. -- Feb 15

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DHS government shutdown is underway. Here are the services affected. -- The Department of Homeland Security officially shut down at 12:01 a.m. on Saturday after Congress failed to pass a bill to fund its operations before a stopgap measure lapsed. -- Feb 16

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How much interest will a $40,000 savings account earn in 2026 (and which accounts can earn more)? -- Interest earnings on a $40,000 traditional savings account will be minimal this year, but it isn't the only option.

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What's a good high-yield savings account interest rate in 2026?

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What is the $27.39 rule for savers?

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Is $20,000 a lot of credit card debt? -- A $20,000 credit card debt may be more common than you think - but that doesn't make it any less urgent.

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How to maximize your chances of qualifying for debt forgiveness this February

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Best debt relief companies, plus advice borrowers need to know now

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How to find a reputable silver dealer in today's market -- Planning to invest in silver soon? Here's how to spot the right dealers and avoid costly mistakes in the process.

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What to know about silver mining stocks before investing this February

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Best gold IRA companies and investing advice to know now

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Bayer proposes $7.2 billion settlement to resolve weedkiller cases -- Germany's Bayer has faced thousands of lawsuits after buying Roundup maker Monsanto in 2018 for $63 billion.

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20% of U.S. jobs are highly vulnerable to automation, economists say -- More than half of jobs in manufacturing and transportation could be automated over the next 20 years, according to Oxford Economics.

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FDA investigating Salmonella outbreak connected to moringa powder -- Rosabella-brand moringa capsules could be linked to Salmonella cases in seven U.S. states, health officials said.

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Why athleisure giant Lululemon is losing momentum -- After a decade of rapid growth, Lululemon is struggling to find its footing in an increasingly saturated market.

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Warner Bros. Discovery restarts takeover talks with Paramount Skydance -- Warner Bros. Discovery said that Paramount Skydance is considering enhancing its buyout offer for the entertainment company.

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CBS News Live - CBS News 24/7 - CBS News 24/7 is the anchored streaming news service from CBS News and Stations, available free to everyone with access to the internet. Nov 26, 2014 - CBS News 24/7

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CBS Mornings - How history can help us navigate politics - Jon Meacham, a historian and bestselling author, discusses the state of American politics, what we can learn from U.S. history, and his latest book, "American Struggle: Democracy, Dissent and the Pursuit of a More Perfect Union." Feb 17 - 06:41

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Gary Vaynerchuk on impacts of AI -- Social media and tech mogul Gary Vayberchuk tells "CBS Mornings" about the ways he predicts AI will change the way we live our lives.

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Where to get the latest CBS Mornings Deals -- On this edition of CBS Mornings Deals, we show you items that might just become essentials in your everyday life. Visit cbsdeals.com to take advantage of these exclusive deals today. CBS earns commissions on purchases made through cbsdeals.com.

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Marsalis on Jazz at Lincoln Center decision -- Jazz legend Wynton Marsalis discusses his decision to step down as the managing and artistic director of Jazz at Lincoln Center, which he founded nearly 40 years ago.

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Activist's mission to teach self-defense -- Activist and author Rana Abdelhamid is a black belt in karate and has been teaching self-defense for nearly 17 years. She speaks to "CBS Mornings" about how she was attacked as a teenager, why she says self-defense is more than physical and tips for what women should carry with them.

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Salman Rushdie: The 60 Minutes Interview -- Salman Rushdie has come to terms with the attempt on his life the only way he knows: by writing a book about it, "Knife." He detailed the experience in his first television interview since the attack.

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The system behind Guinness World Records -- In Guinness World Records, you'll find the shortest, tallest and fastest. Behind the spectacle is an auditing system so strict it has crushed many more record attempts than it has certified.

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Margaret Atwood: The 60 Minutes Interview -- Margaret Atwood's fiction tells of future worlds plagued by totalitarianism, environmental collapse, and global pandemic. At 86, she looks not forward but back at her own life in a new memoir.

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