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CBS Evening News - Trump denies USS Lincoln concerns - President Trump is downplaying concerns raised by military families that conditions are poor aboard the USS Lincoln as the Iran war continues. Charlie D'Agata reports. 7H ago - 2:36

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First on CBS - Inside "the Pool": Fugitive arrested in alleged cross-border car trade scheme - Along the Texas-Mexico border, prosecutors say a group of businessmen found a way to monopolize the trade of used cars - a scheme called "the Pool." This week, authorities say they caught one alleged member. 13H ago

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How double jeopardy could come into play after Mangione guilty plea -- Luigi Mangione pleaded guilty to two federal counts on Friday. His state trial is currently scheduled to begin on Sept. 8.

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Why freshmen at one high school give their mothers a goodbye kiss on their first day -- For the last 26 years at Bishop Kelley High School in Tulsa, Oklahoma, the seniors surround the cars of the incoming freshmen and don't let them out until they do one specific thing: give their mothers a goodbye kiss.

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Hormuz chaos highlights risks for other global trade chokepoints -- The war in Iran has underscored how disruptions to a key shipping route thousands of miles away can have a material impact on American consumers.

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FBI: Violent crime plummeted in 2025, murder rate hit 20-year low -- The White House is touting a historic drop in violent crime as the FBI releases the latest data from its annual Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

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Five people killed in Northern Michigan, officials say; suspect found dead -- Authorities are investigating the killings of five people Friday in rural Northern Michigan, officials said. The suspect in the case was also found dead.

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Golfer Jessica Bang, 18, dies while preparing for tournament in Thailand -- Jessica Bang collapsed on Aug. 1 as she was preparing in Thailand for a tournament and was transported to a hospital in Bangkok.

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Feds charge woman for allegedly vandalizing World War II Memorial in D.C. -- The top federal prosecutor in Washington, D.C., said a woman has been arrested and faces two felony charges related to vandalism of the World War II Memorial.

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Count Binface wins hearts, if not the election, in bid to defeat Trump ally -- Count Binface, a satirical candidate who's become a mainstay in recent U.K. elections, achieved his greatest success yet.

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Burned Out? Hate Your Manager? Take a Mental-Health Leave. -- Employees are using mental-health leave for everything from taking care of sick parents to traveling to Bali to become influencers.

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How My Generation Became Antisemitic -- I'm a high school student. The Jew-hatred I see spreading through young Americans is worse than you think.

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Why Democrats Said No to Francesca Hong -- The democratic socialist lost her bid for governor when her past radical comments resurfaced and opponents launched an offensive blitz.

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Trump asks Supreme Court to intervene in White House ballroom legal fight -- The Trump administration asked the Supreme Court to intervene in the legal battle over President Trump's White House ballroom.

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Dad of USS Lincoln sailor worries about crew as deployment stretches on -- The USS Abraham Lincoln has been at sea for nine months, and sailors have maintained a grueling pace amid the war in Iran.

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American missionary kidnapped in Niger in October is freed -- An American missionary who was kidnapped in Niger in October has been released, his organization says, adding that Kevin Rideout "is in good health in the care of U.S. officials."

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Kennedy Center board votes to restore Trump's name on building -- The Kennedy Center's board of trustees voted to add President Trump's name to the facade of the performing arts center, more than two months after a judge ordered its removal, according to a Democrat who sits on the center's board. -- Aug 13

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Trump's secret plane switch took place within a day of credible missile threat -- President Trump secretly moved from Air Force One to another plane within a day of U.S. and Turkish intelligence picking up on an Iranian plot to fire a missile at the jet, CBS News has learned. -- Aug 13

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Sponsored - Thinking about a gold IRA? Here's what you need to know first. A gold IRA can add precious metals to your retirement plan, but there's a lot to consider before opening one. 13H ago

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Why are gold prices falling? 4 factors that are impacting gold's value

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Where will silver and gold prices head this August? Experts weigh in

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How much interest can a $10,000 short-term CD earn over the next year? -- A $10,000 short-term CD account can produce a big return while still providing savers a baseline of flexibility.

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How much interest can a $50,000 high-yield savings account earn by next August?

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Why is a debt collector calling about a debt that's not on your credit report? -- It can be confusing to get calls about a collection account that's not on your credit. Here's what may be going on.

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Why did debt collectors stop contacting me about my unpaid balance?

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FDA upgrades egg recall linked to salmonella to highest risk level -- U.S. food regulators say 1.6 million cartons of recalled eggs can "cause serious adverse health consequences or death."

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How to get a refund for Trump tariffs struck down by Supreme Court -- The U.S. has refunded more than $100 billion in illegal tariffs to businesses, and some of that money is going to consumers - here's what to know.

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Tomato soup kits sold at Walmart recalled over listeria concerns -- The 14oz soup kits were distributed at Walmart stores in 29 states between June 30 and July 7, according to the FDA.

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See how much renters pay for a 2-bedroom home in 50 U.S. cities -- Nearly half of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing. Here's what it costs to rent a two-bedroom home in 50 U.S. cities.

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Latest on Luigi Mangione guilty plea -- On Friday, Luigi Mangione pleaded guilty in federal court to stalking and killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, describing how he tracked down and shot him. Tom Hanson has the story and Caroline Polisi offers her legal analysis.

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Jason Arday found dead week after resignation -- Jason Arday, the youngest Black professor at the University of Cambridge who resigned last week amid plagiarism allegations, was found dead on Friday. He was 41. BBC News' Helena Wilkinson reports.

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Key moments this week in Clancy murder trial -- The last week of Lindsay Clancy's trial for the killings of her three young children, which her defense argues took place in a state of postpartum psychosis, saw mental health professionals and autopsy doctors deliver powerful testimonies, with Clancy breaking down on multiple occasions. CBS News reports. -- Aug 14

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9 STATES FACING FLOOD WATCHES -- Nine states from Nebraska to Virginia are under flood watches as heavy rains rock large swaths of the country. Ian Lee reports.

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Arrests made in $10 million art heist -- Three masterworks lifted off the walls of an Italian museum last March have been recovered, and five accused thieves have been arrested. Jonathan Vigliotti reports.

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Freshmen face embarrassing initiation ritual -- Steve Hartman goes on the road to uncover an embarrassing initiation ritual for freshmen at an Oklahoma high school.

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The Takeout - 8/14: The Takeout with Major Garrett - Luigi Mangione pleads guilty to federal charges in UnitedHealthcare CEO murder; new aircraft carrier on way to replace USS Lincoln. 9H ago - 44:18

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JD Vance comments on rise of U.S. socialism -- JD Vance on Thursday told Fox News that the GOP can't dismiss economic concerns that he says are feeding a rise in socialism in the United States. Julia Manchester, White House correspondent for the Hill, and Juliegrace Brufke, Capitol Hill reporter and founder of the Sources Say newsletter, join CBS News to discuss.

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Sen. Blumenthal on USS Lincoln conditions -- Connecticut's Democratic Sen. Richard Blumenthal was one of the first lawmakers to raise concerns over the conditions aboard the USS Lincoln. He joins "The Takeout" to discuss the latest developments over the ship.

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New report on artillery plant boondoggle -- A new report from ProPublica reveals a $533 million contract for a factory to make howitzer shells destined for Ukraine did not produce a single usable shell. Jesse Coburn, the author of that report, joins "The Takeout" to discuss.

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Rep. Beatty on Kennedy Center renaming -- The Kennedy Center board, now made up mostly of President Trump's allies, voted Thursday to put the president's name back on the building. Rep. Joyce Beatty, who has challenged Mr. Trump's changes to the Kennedy Center and was on the phone call where the renaming decision was made, joined "The Takeout" to discuss.

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