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The Daily Report - Liberia receives first group of U.S. deportees - The western African nation of Liberia has received the first round of "third country" deportees from the United States. The plane with roughly 20 deportees landed on Thursday. U.S. officials tell CBS News some of the passengers refused to deboard upon landing. The Trump administration has brokered deals with at least 35 countries to deport people to places where they have no ties. CBS News' Camilo Montoya-Galvez reports. 1H ago - 3:07

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The roller coaster popularity of plastic surgery -- A new piece in The Free Press looks at the roller coaster popularity of plastic surgery. Freya India, author of the report and contributing writer for the Free Press, joins CBS News to discuss. The Free Press is a Paramount publication.

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Controversial pro-Trump attorney Ed Martin leaving administration -- Ed Martin, the pro-Trump lawyer who has been at the center of several controversies, is departing the administration, the president announced.

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Court says prosecutor who subpoenaed Letitia James was unlawfully appointed -- A federal appeals court said the top federal prosecutor in the Northern District of New York was unlawfully serving when he subpoenaed state Attorney General Letitia James.

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First on CBS - Pentagon moves to fire publisher and editor of Stars and Stripes - The Pentagon has given separation notices to both the publisher and the editor-in-chief of Stars and Stripes, according to people familiar with the matter. updated 40M ago

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Supreme Court temporarily allows work on White House ballroom to continue -- Chief Justice John Roberts issued a stay that will remain in place until the Supreme Court takes further action.

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"Everything as it was": Explore the bedrooms of kids killed in school shootings -- The families of nine school shooting victims opened their doors to Steve Hartman and photographer Lou Bopp, allowing them to document their children's bedrooms.

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Body of New York grandmother who went missing in Las Vegas found, sister says -- The body of Alisa Goods, a New York grandmother who went missing while visiting Las Vegas, has been found after more than a week, her sister told CBS News' Alice Gainer.

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Reports of sexual assault in the military decline for third straight year: Pentagon -- The review included data from an anonymous survey conducted every other year that asks service members whether they've been the victim of unwanted sexual conduct or harassment.

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Psychiatrist testifies that Lindsay Clancy told children "go to God" -- The defense rested in Lindsay Clancy's murder trial Friday in Massachusetts. The prosecution has started calling rebuttal witnesses.

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Sword attack at school in Sweden leaves 1 dead, police say -- An 18-year-old with a sword attacked a school Friday in central Sweden, killing one person and seriously injuring at least two others.

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AI companies accused of hoarding and destroying millions of books -- Consumer advocates are urging the FTC to examine whether AI developers are hurting competition and reducing public access to source material.

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Russian strike kills 15 people at shopping mall in Zelenskyy's hometown -- Zelenskyy described the attack as a double-tap strike, in which an initial wave of drones hit the area, followed by a second wave as rescue workers responded.

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Woman covertly filmed by Meta smart glasses raises privacy concerns -- One woman is speaking out after she was secretly filmed, saying that technology like Meta's AI-powered smart glasses threatens personal privacy.

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Cardiac event reveals Olympian's rare heart condition: "There was a God present" -- Olympian Jenny Simpson said she won't be able to run again after being diagnosed with a rare heart condition earlier this year.

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A City's War on Surveillance Cameras -- Activists in upstate New York say their fight against Flock's license plate cameras is the first step in dismantling Big Tech's overreach.

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The Not-So-Special Relationship -- Israel and the United States should always be allies and friends, but they need space to enact differing policies when their real interests diverge.

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A Race Between Two Clocks in Iran -- The outflow of oil through the Strait of Hormuz may be greater than we think, but Americans' tolerance for the continuation of an unpopular war may be shorter than we think.

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First on CBS - Trump to honor Artemis II crew with nation's top space medal - President Trump plans to award the Congressional Space Medal of Honor to the crew​ of NASA's Artemis II mission​ in a ceremony Aug. 28. 7H ago

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IndyCar is holding its first race in D.C. this weekend. Here's what to know. -- Twenty-five cars traveling at top speeds approaching 180 mph will zoom around the National Mall this weekend when IndyCar takes over downtown D.C.

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First deportees arrive in Haiti after U.S. ends TPS protection -- The U.S. has deported more than 160 people to Haiti for the first time since the Trump administration won a legal battle to end Temporary Protected Status for some 350,000 Haitians.

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Army to nix drone battalion set up to absorb lessons from Ukraine war -- The decision to phase out the Army drone battalion comes amid tension between senior officers who envisioned the unit and the acting chief of staff of the Army. -- Aug 20

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USS Abraham Lincoln leaving Middle East after 9-month deployment -- The aircraft carrier and its 5,000 crew members will return to San Diego after an approximately nine-month deployment. -- Aug 20

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Can debt collectors garnish your unemployment benefits? -- Losing a job can make your debt harder to manage, but your unemployment benefits may come with unique protections.

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How does a debt collector find your bank account to freeze it?

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How can you tell how old a collection debt really is?

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How much interest can a $25,000 9-month CD earn at today's rates? -- A $25,000 deposit could generate a sizable return in just nine months if you lock in the right CD rate now.

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Money market vs. high-yield savings account: Which will be better if the Fed raises interest rates?

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How much interest can a $10,000 9-month CD earn right now?

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How can you apply for student loan forgiveness in 2026? -- Student loan repayment options have changed, and there are a few things to know now, before seeking forgiveness. -- Aug 19

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Are you eligible for student loan forgiveness if you have private and federal loans?

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Which student loan borrowers qualify for public service loan forgiveness in 2026?

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Nearly 25% of workers are "functionally unemployed," analysis finds -- An alternative measure of unemployment that accounts for wages suggests the U.S. labor market is weaker than it looks.

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Walmart to let shoppers use Apple Pay and other tap-to-pay methods -- Walmart will let shoppers use tap-to-pay methods, including Apple Pay and Google Pay, beginning later this month.

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TikTok agrees to pay $400 million to settle child privacy lawsuit -- The Justice Department sued TikTok in 2024, alleging that it violated a U.S. law prohibiting the collection of kids' data.

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Why Dubai may be vital to the Trump administration's economic war on Iran -- The effectiveness of a bolstered economic campaign​ against Iran may rest largely on one close U.S. ally in the Persian Gulf, the United Arab Emirates.

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Trump temporarily waives higher beef tariffs in bid to lower prices -- The president's move is aimed at lowering beef prices, which remain historically high due to shrinking cattle herds.

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Pentagon fires news outlet staff members -- New details have emerged in the firing of taxpayer-sponsored military publication Stars and Stripes staff members. Nancy Cordes has more.

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Men deported to Central African Republic -- Camilo Montoya-Galvez speaks to two men who were deported to the dangerous Central African Republic instead of their homes.

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Powerful storms rock East Coast -- Violent storms are bringing multiple tornadoes and record rainfall across the East Coast and beyond. Jared Ochacher reports.

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Flock cameras sabotaged over privacy issues -- Cities across the country are unplugging Flock cameras used to record traffic and other violations as privacy concerns grow. Jason Allen has more.

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The Takeout - Trump front-and-center in South Carolina runoff - President Trump is stumping for Sen. Darline Graham in South Carolina on Friday night as GOP voters prepare for the Senate runoff election just days away. NOTUS senior congressional editor Deirdre Walsh and Wall Street Journal national politics reporter Ken Thomas join to discuss. 2H ago - 5:53

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Details on Prince Harry, Meghan Markle's return -- Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are moving back to the U.K. after six years in California. CBS News royal contributor Amanda Foreman joins "The Takeout" to discuss what the homecoming could look like.

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AI-generated bills swamp congressional lawyers -- Lawmakers and lobbyists are now using artificial intelligence to draft bills, but it turns out AI is currently terrible at the technicalities of federal law and regulations. Politico Congress tech reporter Owen Dahlkamp joins to discuss his recent article on the topic.

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Where South Carolina's GOP Senate race stands -- President Trump will be in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, on Friday night, campaigning for Sen. Darline Graham ahead of her GOP primary runoff. Nicholas Reynolds, politics reporter for the Post and Courier, joins "The Takeout" to unpack the state of the race.

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Legal analysis of Clancy trial as defense rests -- The defense in the murder trial of Lindsay Clancy, a Massachusetts mother who admitted to killing her children, rested on Friday. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson joins "The Takeout" to look at the day's testimony.

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Iran reacts to U.S. tariff threat -- Next week, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is expected to announce what he calls the "toughest sanctions in history" on Iran. Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi said of the threat, "We have seen this movie before. Same bull, different bullies." CBS News' Courtney Kealy reports.

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CDC: Kindergarten vaccine exemptions hit 4.2% -- The CDC says the number of children exempted from vaccine requirements was up to 4.2%, an estimated 155,000 kids across the country, during the 2025-2026 school year. Dr. Michael Bigham, chief quality officer for Akron Children's Hospital, joins CBS News to discuss.

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First week wraps in Tupac murder trial -- The trial of Duane "Keefe D" Davis wrapped up its first week Friday with Davis telling the judge that he has concerns about the safety of his family. Davis is accused of orchestrating the killing of rapper Tupac Shakur in 1996. CBS News' Katrina Kaufman reports.

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