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CBS News poll finds Democrats maintain House advantage amid concern about prices -- Here are 10 things to know about the 2026 midterm elections, in no particular order, based on what voters are telling us today. -- Updated 9m ago

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Search ongoing after debris of plane that went missing off Nantucket found -- Debris has been found of a medical jet with six people on board that went missing near Nantucket while flying from Bermuda to Boston early Saturday.

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Live - Senior Trump administration officials met to discuss Iran war at Camp David - Vice President JD Vance, Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth were among the officials to meet on Friday to discuss a path forward. Updated 1m ago

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FlyDubai co-pilot was likely lone wolf, Israeli investigators believe -- The FlyDubai​ alleged attempted hijacking was likely a lone wolf attack, an early investigation by Israel shows, according to people familiar with the matter.

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Key Biden aide recalls "draconian measures" being considered against Israel -- In a CBS News interview, Biden-era Middle East adviser Brett McGurk recounted the administration's response to the Oct. 7 attack, its handling of the Israel-Hamas war, the role of Iran and the long-sought push to normalize relations between Israel and Saudi Arabia.

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Hero passenger on FlyDubai flight: "We are going to survive" -- "Sunday Morning" talked with passengers who heroically helped avert disaster this past Wednesday by subduing the co-pilot attempting to crash their Boeing 737 Max into the Arabian Desert.

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Supreme Court gears up for new term with major cases on climate change, guns -- The Supreme Court kicks off its term Monday with cases involving climate change, President Trump's immigration policies and the Second Amendment among the most high-profile disputes.

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U.S. Marine arrested, accused of killing Japanese woman in Okinawa -- U.S. authorities in Japan acknowledged that a U.S. service member was in police custody and pledged to fully cooperate with the investigation.

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Energy Secretary: Trump was "aware of the risks to energy flows" before Iran war -- Energy Secretary Chris Wright said that President Trump was "well aware of the risks to energy flows" before launching the war in Iran earlier this year, but argued "the world cannot sustain a nuclear-armed Iran."

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Aaron Sorkin on "The Social Reckoning": "Maybe we can't handle the truth" -- Sixteen years after "The Social Network," his Oscar-winning film about Mark Zuckerberg, Aaron Sorkin turns from Facebook's origins to its consequences with "The Social Reckoning," about a Facebook whistleblower.

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Cornell president says school "must do better" amid criticism of its investigation -- Cornell's president said his school's administration "must do better" amid the criticism of its investigation into allegations made by a former student​ that she was gang-raped at a fraternity​ in 2024.

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Tennessee prison system head to resign after failed Christa Pike execution -- Christa Pike remains alive but unconscious and intubated after her failed execution on Wednesday, her lawyers said.

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Zach Bryan wears "Free Palestine" shirt during concert at Gillette Stadium -- After Macklemore was barred from opening for Ed Sheeran at Gillette Stadium for pro-Palestinian comments, musician Zach Bryan wore a "Free Palestine" shirt during his Friday show.

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Detecting deepfakes, in a world where even reality is suspect -- Hany Farid, a leading expert on deepfakes and digital manipulation, estimates that half of the content widely viewed on the Internet is fake. What does this mean for our ability to detect images generated or hallucinated by artificial intelligence?

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Supreme Court to weigh energy companies' bid to end climate-change suit -- The Supreme Court will hear arguments Monday over a bid by Exxon Mobil and Suncor Energy to block a lawsuit filed by the city and county of Boulder over the effects of climate change.

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Trump announces AI "Super Intelligence Force" -- President Trump announced the formation of a "Super Intelligence Force" after meeting with leaders of the country's largest artificial intelligence companies last week.

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Michael Lewis on "Blockers": Profiling government workers confronted by DOGE -- The latest book by the bestselling author of "The Big Short" and "Moneyball" profiles federal workers targeted by President Trump and his mega-donor Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE).

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2 dead, dozens injured in Georgia block party shooting - Two people were killed and another 35 were hospitalized with injuries after a shooting broke out at a neighborhood block party in Georgia, authorities said. 1h ago

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Alan Alda on fighting Parkinson's with laughter

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Ken Kesey's original "Furthur" bus on its latest trek

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Letting go: Why holding onto grudges can be damaging

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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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Can you use a 401(k) to buy gold? What investors should know before rolling over retirement funds

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What could happen to your family's finances without life insurance?

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Do you have enough life insurance? A quick coverage check-up

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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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How to deal with debt when you've already cut back everywhere

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How to get (and stay) motivated when your debt feels overwhelming

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Amazon Prime customers could get $200 refunds in expanded FTC deal -- Some Amazon customers could receive refunds of up to $200. Here's who is eligible for a payment and when consumers will get the money.

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Environmental groups sue Trump administration over vehicle MPG rollback -- Reducing fuel-efficiency standards will raise prices at the pump and produce more harmful emissions, according to environmentalists.

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American Airlines will let travelers mix cash and miles to pay for flights -- As holiday airfares spike, American Airlines plans to let travelers pay for flights with a mix of cash and loyalty points.

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Amazon vows to invest $1 billion in areas where it builds data centers -- Amazon said it will invest $1 billion over five years to support job education, energy affordability and other priorities in communities where its data centers are located.

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Employers added 29,000 jobs in September, missing economic forecasts -- Unemployment ticked up to 4.2% in September, while employers pulled back on hiring amid economic headwinds.

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Trump likely to pick Jay Clayton for AI czar, sources say

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Homan defends ICE crackdown: "Give me an example of where we went too far"

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U.S. surrogate for Chinese billionaire says she trusted agency, as questions arise

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Stats don't support Flock's claim of solving 1 million crimes

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NextEra-Dominion merger could jack up electricity prices, lawmakers warn

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DA in Cornell case says he never saw interview transcript

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Editor's Picks -- Alito on deciding when to retire

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Exclusive -- In Conversation with Sylvester Stallone

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Anne Hathaway says she's learned to "chill out" in her career

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America Will Regret Withdrawing from Iraq

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I Questioned Transgender Ideology. Now I'm Facing Prison in France.

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EXCLUSIVE: The Cornell 7 Lawsuit Served the Wrong Person. Now He's the Target of an Internet Mob.

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Latino Dems urge investment in Hinojosa campaign as Texas governor's race tightens

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Senate GOP group pours millions into defending Kansas seat

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Judge says federal law banning noncitizen voting is unconstitutional

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CBS News poll finds voters split on state v. national focus in Maine Senate race

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