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Artemis II Launch - Artemis II launches on historic moon mission - The Artemis II mission lifted off on Wednesday from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida. Tony Dokoupil anchored CBS News' special report on the launch. 5H ago - 56:29

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Live - 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. updated 7M ago

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Snowy owl, cheetah among 40 species granted international protection -- According to a recent report, nearly one in four species catalogued by the CMS are threatened with extinction on a worldwide scale. -- Mar 30

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Everything to know about NASA's Artemis II moon mission -- NASA is poised to launch four astronauts on a historic nine-day trip around the moon and back. Here's everything to know about the Artemis II mission.

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Arctic sea ice hits lowest winter level as heat records are shattered worldwide -- Arctic sea ice levels are crucial to Earth's climate because, without the ice reflecting sunlight, more heat energy goes into the oceans. -- Mar 27

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Sharks in Bahamas test positive for caffeine, painkillers, cocaine -- Marine biologists found detectable levels of caffeine, cocaine and the over-the-counter painkillers in the blood of 28 sharks. -- Mar 26

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How to watch the Artemis II launch -- As launch time approaches for NASA's first moonshot in more than half a century, anticipation is building for the Artemis II mission. Here's how to watch today's liftoff.

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Smooth countdown continues for Artemis II moon mission -- Forecasters continue to predict an 80% chance of favorable weather on Wednesday for the launch of four astronauts on a flight to the moon. -- Mar 31

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Countdown begins for long-awaited Artemis II moon mission -- Countdown clocks began ticking Monday, setting the stage for launch of the Artemis II moon mission early Wednesday evening. -- Mar 30

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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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Exclusive - 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. 6H ago

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Ted Bundy's DNA linked to death of Utah teen in 1974, sheriff's office says -- Bundy's full DNA profiled was entered into the FBI's national database, giving investigators a shot at solving potential cases linked to Bundy.

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Baby in stroller killed in shooting in Brooklyn, police say -- A child was being pushed in a stroller at Moore and Humboldt streets in East Williamsburg on Wednesday when she suffered a gunshot wound to the head, police said.

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Magnitude 7.4 earthquake in Indonesia's Molucca Sea sets off small tsunami -- Indonesia, a vast archipelago of more than 280 million people, sits on major seismic faults and is frequently hit by earthquakes​.

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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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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.

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American journalist Shelly Kittleson kidnapped in Iraq -- American journalist Shelly Kittleson was kidnapped in Baghdad on Tuesday, according to two sources familiar with the matter as well as an Iraqi official.

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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.

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Activist ship's collision with krill trawler called "deliberate attack" -- A video shows the moment when the M/V Bandero, operated by the Captain Paul Watson Foundation, steams toward the stern of the fishing vessel.

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Majority of recent ship traffic through Strait of Hormuz linked to Iran -- Trump said Iran gave him the "present" of letting eight oil tankers through the Strait of Hormuz, but the majority of ships making the passage are Iranian, including

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Trump says allies must "come in and take care of" Strait of Hormuz -- President Trump told CBS News that he is not ready "quite yet" to abandon efforts to force Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz amid the Iran war, despite a Truth Social post suggesting allies need to do it themselves. -- Mar 31

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Iran war's impact is spreading beyond oil, hitting helium and aluminum -- Shortages of helium, a byproduct of natural gas processing, could create problems for semiconductor and medical equipment manufacturers. -- Mar 31

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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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Exclusive - Booker urges Supreme Court to allow Roundup cancer lawsuits to proceed - The filing supports a plaintiff who alleges Monsanto failed to warn consumers about cancer risks tied to Roundup, one of the most widely used herbicides in the world. 3H ago

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Trump attends Supreme Court arguments in birthright citizenship case -- President Trump went to the Supreme Court on Wednesday as the justices took up his executive order seeking to end birthright citizenship, a major test of his immigration agenda.

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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.

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What is birthright citizenship, and can Trump end the right in the U.S.? -- President Trump is seeking to end birthright citizenship, after years of criticizing the constitutional right.

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Judge orders Trump admin. to restore legal status of migrants allowed in under Biden -- A federal judge directed the Trump administration to restore the legal status of migrants allowed into the U.S. under a now-defunct Biden administration program for asylum-seekers who arrived at the southern border.

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Is this April a good time to open a HELOC? 3 benefits of acting now -- Is it smart to open a HELOC this month? Here are three timely benefits homeowners should know about now.

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What borrowers should consider before tapping into their home equity this April, experts say

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HELOC rates are closing in on the 6% range. Here's what a $20,000 HELOC costs monthly now.

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What happens if you don't respond to a debt lawsuit? -- Ignoring a debt lawsuit won't make it go away, but it can make things significantly worse. Here's what's at stake.

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How much of your paycheck will you actually lose to wage garnishment?

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

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How much will $18,000 earn in a CD this year (and is it worth opening)? -- Considering an $18,000 deposit into a savings account? Here's how much you'd earn with a CD by the end of the year.

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$75,000 CD vs. $75,000 money market account: Which will earn more interest in 2026?

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Will CD interest rates rise this April? 3 things experts say to consider now

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Elon Musk's SpaceX files confidential initial public offering, reports say -- The Texas-based company could go public with a valuation of more than $1.75 trillion, making it the largest IPO in history.

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Will the Iran war slow U.S. hiring? Economists say risks are rising. -- With oil prices rising and hiring already slowing, economists warn the Iran war could further weigh on U.S. job growth.

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How high could oil and gas prices go if the Strait of Hormuz remains closed? -- "The scary scenarios are, unfortunately, extremely plausible" if the critical Persian Gulf waterway stays effectively sealed, economist Paul Krugman said.

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Hershey says it will shift back to classic Reese's recipe after backlash -- Hershey said Wednesday it will use classic recipes for all Reese's products starting next year, after getting criticism for changing the popular treats.

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CBS News gas and oil price tracker shows how much energy costs are rising -- As the war with Iran continues, CBS News is tracking gas and oil prices. Find out how much more it costs to fill up your tank or heat your house.

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Takeaways from Trump's Iran war address -- President Trump addressed the nation about the Iran war Wednesday night, saying that the U.S. would complete its mission there "very shortly." CBS News' Ed O'Keefe remarks on the president's remarks and J.D. Simkins, editor-in-chief of the Military Times and Defense News, joins with analysis.

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What Artemis II astronauts will do in space -- Former NASA astronaut Clayton Anderson joins CBS News to discuss what the Artemis II astronauts will do as they orbit the Earth after takeoff.

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7-month-old baby shot and killed in Brooklyn -- A 7-month-old baby in a stroller was killed in a shooting in Brooklyn, police said. Ali Bauman reports.

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CBS Evening News - Supreme Court hears case on birthright citizenship - The Supreme Court appeared skeptical of President Trump's bid to end birthright citizenship, hearing arguments in a high-stakes case that tests one of the pillars of the president's immigration agenda. Jan Crawford has details. 3H ago - 02:43

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Artemis II blasts off in historic moon mission -- Four astronauts lifted off from Kennedy Space Center, kicking off NASA's Artemis II mission to the moon. Tony Dokoupil, Mark Strassmann, Bill Harwood and Rob Marciano have more.

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Huge crowds gather to watch Artemis II launch -- Rob Marciano reports from Space View Park, where a huge crowd gathered to watch the Artemis II launch.

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Return to the moon driven by courage and curiosity -- "CBS Evening News" anchor Tony Dokoupil reflects on what got us here as the Artemis II mission kicks off.

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The Daily Report - Inside Apple's relationship with China - CBS News contributor Patrick McGee joins "The Daily Report" to discuss the codependent relationship between Apple and China, a country that manufactures hundreds of millions of iPhones every year. Mar 31 - 03:22

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Russian oil tanker arrives in Cuba -- A Russian tanker carrying roughly 700,000 barrels of crude oil arrived in Cuba on Tuesday morning. This is the first significant oil delivery to the island nation in three months. CBS News national correspondent Lilia Luciano has more.

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Potential ground troops could target Kharg Island -- President Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth have not ruled out a potential ground operation in the ongoing war with Iran. Military experts told CBS News that one of the places troops could be sent is Kharg Island, about 15 miles off the Iranian coast. CBS News national security analyst Aaron MacLean breaks it down.

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Farmers feel pinch of rising energy costs -- The average cost of a gallon of regular gas is now over $4 for the first time since 2022, when Russia invaded Ukraine. Diesel prices also rose on Tuesday, reaching $5.45 a gallon. When energy prices rise, the prices of most other goods rise as well. CBS News correspondent Lana Zak reports from Iowa.

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Artemis II crew, NASA preparing for flight -- In less than 24 hours, four astronauts are set to begin their historic nine-day journey around the far side of the moon and back. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood has more on the planned Artemis II launch.

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