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How do other countries view the U.S. and Israel's war with Iran? -- CBS News journalists offer international perspectives from leaders and citizens in a number of countries as the Iran war nears the two-week mark.

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Strike in Strait of Hormuz may be message to U.S., analyst says -- The strike appears to have come without warning, and shows that Iran and its proxies can target ships even without mining the Strait of Hormuz.

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First week of Iran war cost U.S. over $11B, military told lawmakers -- The first week of the U.S.'s war with Iran cost around $11.3 billion, military officials told members of Congress in a briefing this week, according to sources familiar with the meeting.

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Millions of Americans skip meals, stretch medication to afford health care -- Even people with six-figure incomes are making financial sacrifices to pay for medical care, a new study finds.

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Retired Air Force major general still missing after vanishing in New Mexico -- William "Neil" McCasland was last seen at his home in Albuquerque on Feb. 27, investigators said. They have not found evidence of foul play.

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Giant underground pipe mysteriously rises over 30 feet in Japan -- The pipe, with a diameter of 11.5 feet, towered as high as 42 feet at one point, according to the Osaka construction department.

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Paralympian Oksana Masters "on top of the world" after winning 22nd medal -- Oksana Masters said she was shocked to win her 22nd Paralympic Medal in Milan.

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Officer took ambulance sent for man dying from police shooting, report says -- The report raised questions about what took place after the shooting, which left Dyshan Best bleeding with fatal injuries.

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Dad of 3 felt forced to quit TSA job amid shutdown: "Family has to come first" -- More than 300 TSA officers have quit since the partial government shutdown began last month, according to agency statistics obtained by CBS News.

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Iran shares first statement attributed to its new supreme leader -- Iranian state media say the country's new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei, in his first public statement, has called for the Strait of Hormuz to remain shut.

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Oscars 2026: Behind the scenes with the best supporting actor nominees -- Watch scenes from the performances nominated for best supporting actor at the 98th annual Academy Awards, as well as interviews with the nominees.

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Disease once linked to mining hits workers in countertops industry -- Crystalline silica, which is released into the air when workers cut and polish engineered stone for kitchen countertops, can scar human lungs beyond repair.

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She Was Nearly Recruited into Epstein's World-by Her Closest Friend -- A Ukrainian actress found her name in the recently released Epstein files, and made a shocking discovery about how she got there.

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The War in Iran Is Illegal. Here's Why That Matters. -- Launching military action without Congress is troubling enough. Doing so at a time when faith in the Constitution is collapsing makes it far more dangerous.

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Anthropic Doesn't Decide Our Military's Rules of Engagement -- Tech companies should focus on protecting our soldiers, not fighting the Pentagon.

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Exclusive - U.S. imposes sanctions over North Korean scheme to fund weapons program - The U.S. Treasury Department on Thursday sanctioned six individuals and two companies accused of aiding North Korea in running a global scheme using remote IT workers to fund their weapons program. 7H ago

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Trump administration takes steps to impose new tariffs -- The Supreme Court ruled in February that the president lacks the authority to impose unilateral tariffs using an emergency powers law.

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After Trump's call for Massie defeat, outside groups spending $5M to try ousting him -- President Trump's scorn towards GOP Rep. Thomas Massie of Kentucky is a key factor in the May primary. He has called Massie the "worst Republican congressman" in Congress' history

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Fetterman calls Trump's criticism of mail-in voting "ridiculous" -- "The president is constantly critical on mail-in voting, and that's ridiculous," Democratic Sen. John Fetterman said Wednesday.

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Trump asks Supreme Court to let it end legal protections for 350,000 Haitians -- The Trump administration asked the Supreme Court to clear the way for it to end temporary deportation protections for more than 350,000 Haitian immigrants. -- Mar 11

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How much will a $60,000 HELOC cost monthly now that rates have plunged? -- HELOC costs are consistently declining. Here's how much a $60,000 line of credit will cost monthly if opened now.

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Here's how far HELOC rates have fallen in the last 18 months (and what to do now)

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HELOC interest rates just fell again. Here are 3 advantages of opening one now.

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Gold IRA rules and taxes: Withdrawals, penalties and common mistakes to avoid

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Gold IRA scams and red flags: How to protect yourself before you invest

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What homebuyers should avoid before the March Fed meeting -- With another Federal Reserve meeting looming this month, homebuyers should avoid these three things in advance.

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What could happen with mortgage interest rates this spring? Experts weigh in

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What are today's mortgage interest rates: March 12, 2026?

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Trump weighs Jones Act waiver amid rising fuel prices, White House says -- Easing the century-old shipping law could help lower fuel prices as the Iran war pushes crude oil near $100 a barrel, experts say.

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Lawsuit alleges David Protein understates calories and fat of its bars -- Plaintiffs claim that David Protein bars contain "way more" calories and fat than what's displayed on the label.

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Massive emergency oil release fails to stem investor fears -- Attacks on shipping traffic and energy infrastructure in the Persian Gulf temporarily pushed oil back above $100 a barrel, stoking investor fears.

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Will Iran war-linked leap in gas prices boost EV sales? -- Whether the Iran war-linked leap i the price of gas will give a shot in the arm to EV sales will depend on a variety of factors, experts say, so the answer isn't clear-cut.

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What is XMoney, Elon Musk's new digital payments platform? -- Elon Musk said his long-planned payments platform, dubbed XMoney, is set to launch for select users. Here's what to know. -- Mar 11

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Iran's new supreme leader issues statement -- Iran's new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei issued a statement and demanded that all U.S. bases in the region be closed immediately. Khamenei also threatened to continue operations to keep the Strait of Hormuz closed. CBS News' Ramy Inocencio reports.

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Tension in Congress over stalled legislation -- President Trump is still pushing for Congress to pass the SAVE America Act, which could affect millions of American registered voters. Also, lawmakers are still at odds over funding for the Department of Homeland Security. CBS News' Taurean Small reports.

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Officials downplay memo on Iranian attacks -- An FBI memo that emerged warning of potential Iranian attacks in California is adding to the rising tensions over the war in the Middle East. CBS News' Nicole Sganga reports.

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John Grisham on his first-ever spy novel -- John Grisham, who has written 52 bestsellers, reveals the name of his new novel on "CBS Mornings" and talks about how writing about espionage compares to his legal thrillers.

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60 Minutes Overtime - Growing Up Behind Walls | Sunday on 60 Minutes - You rarely hear a hopeful story coming from Haiti. Sunday, Anderson Cooper reports on an orphanage caring for the country's most vulnerable children, giving them safety, stability, and a path to college. 1H ago - 00:32

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60 Minutes' investigation of Havana Syndrome -- Producers Oriana Zill de Granados and Michael Rey discuss mysterious injuries suffered by government officials, known as Havana Syndrome. Their reporting revealed U.S. government testing of a directed energy weapon.

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Sec. Hegseth's extended 60 Minutes interview -- CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett sat down with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth in Washington, D.C. They spoke on Friday, March 6th about the state of the war with Iran, potential American casualties, what an Iranian surrender could look like, and more. Editor's note: The video above is an extended version of the interview that was broadcast on 60 Minutes on Sunday, March 8, 2026. This extended version was condensed for clarity.

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Targeting Americans 2019 | 60 Minutes Archive -- In 2019, Scott Pelley first reported how dozens of American officials came home from Cuba and China with unexplained brain trauma. Evidence showed it may have been the work of another government using a weapon that left no trace.

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Havana Syndrome and the Purple Heart debate -- U.S. military personnel who say they have injuries from Havana Syndrome attacks want the government to acknowledge their sacrifice.

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