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Trump waives tariffs on largest buyers of Russian oil - President Trump prevented some new sanctions on Russia and hefty tariffs on large-scale buyers of Russian oil from taking effect late Friday, as he seeks to ease prices by tapping Russian energy. Updated 35m ago

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Oregon school shooter ID'd, used shotgun bought by mother, sources say -- The suspect, a former student at the school, fired as many as 15 rounds during the shooting, police said, and another 44 rounds of ammunition were located at the scene.

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Katie Zacharia out as White House press secretary after first week -- Katie Zacharia, President Trump's new White House press secretary, is being moved out of the role after her first week on the job, two U.S. officials told CBS News.

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Sacramento mom says "hero" son shot, killed Oregon school shooter -- A Sacramento mother says her son acted on instinct when he confronted and fatally shot a gunman during a deadly school shooting in Oregon​, an attack that killed three children and a teacher.

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Vance says admin. must take action when ICE agents "screw up" -- Vice President JD Vance acknowledged Thursday that there are some federal immigration officers "who really screw up."

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Live - Iran's president denies nuclear ambitions, says he's ready for talks - Iran has signaled an openness to talks in the past, but they did not come to fruition. 1h ago

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Hero bystander, teacher praised for saving lives in school shooting -- The bystander who pursued and killed the Silver Rail Elementary School shooter is thanking first responders and the community for their support.

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Sean "Diddy" Combs moved to prison in Pennsylvania -- Sean "Diddy" Combs has been moved to a federal prison in Pennsylvania after reports that the hip-hop mogul was living the high life at his New Jersey lockup.

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DHS Secretary Mullin calls Ilhan Omar probe a "strong case" -- Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin offered more details Friday on the search of Democratic Rep. Ilhan Omar's home, calling it a "strong case" and saying investigators expect to present it to a grand jury.

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Who would oversee a flying car? We asked the DOT. -- Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk unveiled Tesla's new Roadster Rocket, which he called a "flying car" equipped with "ultra high-pressure air tanks."

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3 children, 1 teacher killed in Oregon school shooting, police say -- Three children and a teacher were killed, and two others critically wounded, in a shooting at Silver Rail Elementary School in Bend, Oregon. The suspect was shot and killed by a bystander.

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Why visitors are flocking to Philadelphia's popular pigeon tour -- The 90-minute tour, which TripAdvisor now ranks as the third most popular in Philadelphia, answers all your burning pigeon-related questions.

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Judge dismisses child sex abuse charges against actor Timothy Busfield -- A New Mexico judge has dismissed an indictment against actor Timothy Busfield that accused him of criminal sexual contact with a child, citing prosecutorial misconduct and errors that undermined the grand jury process.

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Teacher and 5-year-old student killed in Oregon school shooting identified -- Two of the four victims killed in the shooting at an Oregon elementary school on Thursday have been identified as a 25-year-old teacher and a 5-year-old student.

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U.S. embargo, sanctions on Cuba impacting power, access to medicine -- Secretary of State Marco Rubio says the campaign is engineered to make the government feel like there are no escape valves, which is how people in Cuba describe feeling.

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New guidelines support hormone therapy for menopause symptoms -- A leading OB-GYN organization now recommends hormone replacement therapy for many women experiencing common menopause symptoms including hot flashes.

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Photos show pope celebrating Mass at hospital after cancer surgery -- The Vatican also released photos of some get-well notes that had been sent to Leo from patients at Gemelli's pediatric oncology ward.

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American journalist injured in West Bank clashes -- Among the injured was Heidi Levine, a veteran American photojournalist working with the Washington Post.

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Many Americans are relying on multiple forms of credit to cover expenses. When is it a warning sign?

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Is now a good time to buy gold for retirement? How gold prices can affect a 401(k) rollover decision

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What today's gold prices could mean for your retirement savings

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iPhone Duo already backordered until 2027 as pre-order sales soar

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With Tesla Roadster debut, Elon Musk shows "flying cars are real"

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Alleged Chinese agent has ties to scam group, records show

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Kristi Noem no longer serving as envoy to Shield of the Americas

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Ousted general warned of missile defense shortage before Iran war

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White House prepares plans to use "mother of all bombs" on Iran

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