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Judge rebukes Trump and DOJ over IRS lawsuit in scathing decision -- U.S. District Judge Kathleen Williams said President Trump's lawsuit against the IRS had been filed for an "improper purpose."

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Inflation eased more than expected in June, CPI report shows -- Lower gasoline prices slowed inflation in June, though many household costs remained stubbornly high.

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Millions of Americans take on debt and drain savings to afford food -- A quarter of working-age adults use credit cards to purchase groceries but struggle to repay their debts, a new study finds. -- Jul 13

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U.S., Iran battle over Strait of Hormuz -- The U.S. and Iran have traded strikes for the third night in a row and the U.S. used an explosive sea drone or the first time to attack an Iranian port. Meanwhile, President Trump has claimed the U.S. will control the Strait of Hormuz and impose a 20% fee on cargo. Weijia Jiang reports.

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Man fatally shot by ICE in Maine -- There's a demand for answers after a Colombian immigrant was shot and killed by ICE agents in Biddeford, Maine. An official says the man was not the target of an operation. Lilia Luciano reports.

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They left NYC for a $13,000 house in Italy -- Cassandra and her husband made headlines after leaving New York City to buy a home in rural Italy for just $13,000. She breaks down what motivated the move, how she's adjusted to life in a tiny mountain town, embraced a lower-cost lifestyle and whether trading the conventional American dream for a simpler life abroad was worth it. Plus, Jill and Mark explain what SpaceX's inclusion in Nasdaq index funds actually means for investors, and why one TikToker's recommended tax loophole is complete nonsense.

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CBS Mornings - Graham's sister appointed to his Senate seat - Sen. Lindsey Graham's sister, Darline Graham Nordone, was appointed to serve the remainder of the late senator's term, which ends in January. There will be a special election in August to replace him on the ballot in November. Nikole Killion reports. 1H ago - 2:43

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New York temporarily bans construction on new data centers -- There will be a one-year pause on building new data centers across New York to allow state officials to establish guidelines protecting residents and the environment.

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Family says they're forced to sell home to help power data centers

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Astronomer's name deciphered from ancient Mayan ruins for first time -- The name "White-chested Fox" was found in drawings dating from 400 BC to 900 AD at the San Bartolo-Xultun archaeological site.

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Climbers found dead in Italian Alps week after going missing -- The two climbers had not made contact since leaving a mountain refuge on July 9, according to authorities.

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Music group "still shocked" after bandmates killed in small plane crash -- Surviving members of the beloved Bahamian musical group Da Pond Band are speaking out about their friends who were killed in the crash in the Bahamas, taking ten lives.

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Bison tosses man 8 feet in the air at Yellowstone, video shows -- A 65-year-old man was thrown 8 feet into the air by bison who charged at him in Yellowstone National Park, video shows.

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Why gaining full control of Strait of Hormuz has proven so hard for U.S. -- Restoring oil tanker traffic in the vital Middle East shipping corridor to prewar levels likely will require a much bigger armada of U.S. warships if not tens of thousands of American troops on Iranian soil, experts say.

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AI companies are creating "generative ghosts" of deceased loved ones -- Startups are using emails, photos and voice recordings to create AI simulations that family and friends can interact with after a loved one's death.

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Sam Neill, "Jurassic Park" and "The Piano" star, dies at 78 -- New Zealand actor Sam Neill, known for "Jurassic Park" and "The Piano," died Monday at 78, his family says. -- Jul 13

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Maps show heat alerts as extreme temperatures threaten millions -- Heat alerts were issued for millions across parts of the western U.S. Sunday due to an unusually prolonged heat dome, which is starting to move east.

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I'm a Brown University Professor. Half My Students Are Cheating. -- What alarmed me most wasn't the suspected misconduct. It was how reluctant my university seemed to confront it. -- Jul 12

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Ditching Platner May Not Be a Win for Democrats -- The conventional wisdom is that Democrats are better off without him. But Susan Collins is strong, and Platner's successors lack much of what made him a threat. -- Jul 12

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Why Apple Declared War on OpenAI -- Yes, OpenAI employees may have stolen Apple's trade secrets. But the lawsuit could also be Apple-style hardball, aimed at crushing its rival's hardware ambitions before a single product is unveiled.

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Darline Graham Nordone, Lindsey Graham's sister, appointed to fill Senate seat -- South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster announced his pick to fill the vacancy left by Sen. Lindsey Graham's death.

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Military action against Iran formally restarted last week, Trump told lawmakers -- President Trump formally notified Congress that "military action" against Iran restarted last week in a letter obtained by CBS News, as a monthslong ceasefire comes to an end.

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Trump says U.S. reinstating Iran blockade in Strait of Hormuz -- Trump says the U.S. will be known as "THE GUARDIAN OF THE HORMUZ STRAIT," and will charge 20% on all cargo shipped via the waterway to cover security costs.

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Sources: FBI fires 2 analysts who raised concerns about Georgia 2020 election probe -- The two analysts expressed concerns that the 2020 election investigation in Fulton County, Georgia, was thin on evidence, sources said.

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How much interest will a $50,000 1-year CD earn if opened this July? -- Locking in the right CD rate now could earn your savings thousands of dollars in interest over the next year.

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How much interest will a $100,000 3-month CD account earn by October?

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Here's how much interest a $1,000 money market account will earn savers now

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6 MISTAKES THAT CAN MAKE DEBT RELIEF MORE EXPENSIVE -- Debt relief can save you thousands if you approach it right, but a few common missteps could erase those savings.

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What assets can creditors claim from an estate?

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4 GOLD INVESTING MISTAKES RETIREES ARE MAKING IN TODAY'S MARKET, EXPERTS SAY -- Gold can be a smart investment for some retirees, but you should avoid these types of slip-ups along the way.

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Gold's price is down by more than 25%. Here's what investors should do next.

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Silver's price is down 49% since January. Is it still a good investment?

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12 states sue to block Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery merger -- The suit poses a new challenge to the $110 billion deal that would unite two of the nation's largest media companies.

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Keystone Pipeline operator agrees to pay $26.9 million over 2022 spill -- A proposed settlement with the U.S. government would require the Keystone Pipeline system's operator to pay $26.9 million over a 2022 oil spill in Kansas. -- Jul 12

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Eye Opener: Protests over ICE shooting -- Protesters gather in Maine to demand answers after a man was fatally shot by ICE. Plus, President Trump says the U.S. will charge a 20% fee to use the Strait of Hormuz. All that and all that matters in today's Eye Opener.

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Georgia homeowners bearing cost of AI -- Some homeowners in Georgia say they have been given an ultimatum: sell your home or the state will take it. Utility giant Georgia Power is planning to build a new transmission line so it can handle more data centers. Skyler Henry reports. -- Jul 13

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London's cabbies skeptical about robotaxis -- London black cab drivers, who are required to memorize thousands of streets to get their license, are being tested in a new way. Several companies are trying to bring robotaxis to the city's streets.

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