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Village votes to leave U.K. in symbolic protest of plan to house asylum seekers -- Residents of Piddington voted overwhelmingly to leave the United Kingdom in a symbolic referendum over plans to house asylum seekers nearby.

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What are the monthly payments on a $90,000 home equity loan now? -- Borrowing $90,000 worth of home equity could make sense now. Here's what your monthly payments will look like.

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Home equity borrowing is rising again. Here's why it makes sense for homeowners now.

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What are the monthly payments on a $250,000 home equity loan if opened this September?

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Is the U.S. and China's mutual distrust the biggest risk as AI evolves? -- Analysts tell CBS News that as the U.S. and China race for AI supremacy, they risk driving all of humanity "off a cliff."

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Coast Guard, FBI boarded Texas-bound oil tanker to investigate cyberattack -- The U.S. has so far not attributed the potential breach to a specific actor, but Iranian state media amplified the story in the weeks following the attack.

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Humpback whale seen grieving dead calf in rare footage -- The footage shows a female humpback whale staying close to the dead calf as it lies motionless on the seafloor, touching it with its head and fin.

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Remains of ancient warhorse given honorific burial discovered in Egypt -- Archaeologists say they've discovered the remains of a likely ancient Egyptian warhorse given an honorific burial more than 3,000 years ago.

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3 dead after NBC Los Angeles news helicopter crashes -- The crash happened near the spot of a deadly Metro bus crash in Chatsworth.

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Obamas' dog Sunny dies: "A cherished member of our family" -- "As far as our family was concerned, she was pretty much perfect," former President Obama wrote about Sunny, who was a 13-year-old Portuguese water dog.

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Navy vet's murder solved after suspect who gave DNA dies by suicide -- A veteran's 1987 murder has been solved, after the now-deceased suspect's DNA matched evidence at the scene of the killing, authorities said.

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Charlie Kirk's family blames Utah officials for failing to prevent his murder -- The university has faced harsh criticism for a lack of key safety measures on the day of the shooting.

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Exclusive -- Ukrainian president tells CBS News Russia targeted his plane with drones -- Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Russia targeted his plane with drones as part of a campaign to intimidate him and other foreign leaders.

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First on CBS -- Air Force officer prayed while "free-falling" after being shot down in Iran -- Badly wounded and alone in Iran's desert, downed U.S. Air Force officer Dude 44 Bravo evaded capture for days as the Iranian forces and the U.S. military searched for him.

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First on CBS -- Pardon brokers offer to "put pressure on the president," at sky-high costs -- Hidden cameras captured lobbyists as they tried to woo a potential client interested in obtaining a pardon from President Trump.

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Niall Ferguson: AIpocalypse Now -- It's not just the next 9/11, enabled by AI, that is coming. It's the next global financial crisis. It's the next pandemic. It might even be the next world war. What, if anything, can we do about it?

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Tyler Cowen: The AI Slowdown Is Not What It Seems -- The changes embraced by AI companies over the weekend may improve safety, but they exclude the one thing that could delay AI progress.

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The Founder Building an Actual Unicorn -- Critics say Josie Zayner's gene-editing start-up is messing with Mother Nature. She said, 'Being a god is just being 100 years in the future.'

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House votes to limit Trump's power to strike Iran for 3rd time -- The previous votes have failed to stop President Trump from waging war with Iran.

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Exclusive - ICE deportees in Africa describe being stranded "on the other side of the world" CBS News traveled to Liberia to speak to some of the Latin American deportees banished to Africa under President Trump's immigration crackdown. Sep 15

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Mike Rogers speaks out after skipping Michigan Senate debate -- The Republican says the event was a town hall he never committed to and was never on his schedule. He also faulted the moderator, saying you can't hold a "two-on-one event in a TV studio."

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Patel defends lowering hiring standards related to prostitution, bestiality -- Tuesday's hearing marked the first time that Patel has publicly addressed the new hiring standards related to prostitution, employment theft and bestiality.

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Trump admin. will comply with mail ballot ruling by Supreme Court, Blanche says -- The Supreme Court on Monday blocked the Postal Service from enforcing new mail voting rules ahead of the midterm elections.

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The Federal Reserve just raised interest rates for the first time since 2023. Here's how mortgage rates may respond. -- The Fed just raised rates by a quarter point. Here's how that rate shift could now impact mortgage rates.

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Why a mortgage rate lock makes sense this September

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What are today's mortgage and mortgage refinance interest rates?

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Will a CD or a high-yield savings account be better to open after the Fed's rate hike? -- After a new Fed rate hike, will a CD or a high-yield savings account be better for savers? Here's what to consider.

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Here's why a high-yield savings account is worth opening this week

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How much interest can a high-yield savings account earn over the next six months?

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Federal Reserve raises interest rates for the first time since 2023 -- The Fed increased its benchmark rate by 0.25 percentage points to battle resurgent inflation driven by surging energy prices.

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Amazon raises starting pay to $20 an hour and adds Whole Foods perks -- Amazon said it is increasing its minimum pay for operations workers by $1 an hour and adding grocery discounts for all U.S. employees.

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Own a car? You're getting socked by higher prices, and not only for gas -- Car ownership costs have soared 50% since 2020, according to new economic data. Here's where motorists are getting dinged.

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Your home heating oil bill is likely to jump this winter. Here's why. -- Millions of homeowners will face higher heating costs this winter because of surging global oil prices, according to a new forecast. -- Sep 15

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Americans' incomes hit a record high in 2025. Now for the bad news. -- The typical U.S. household's annual earnings have risen only 2.5% since 2019, new data from the Census Bureau shows.

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Latest on Trump-Kennedy Center fight -- A judge blocked President Trump's name from being added to the Kennedy Center facade again on Tuesday. Later in the day, the institution's board voted to close the venue for renovations. CBS News' Olivia Rinaldi explains.

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Maye Musk on resilience and motherhood -- Maye Musk, supermodel and mother to Elon Musk, joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss her new memoir, "Timeless: The Art of Reinvention and Resilience at Any Age."

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House votes to limit Trump's war powers -- The House voted for a third time to restrict President Trump's power to strike Iran. Meanwhile, GOP Rep. Thomas Massie introduced articles of impeachment against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. CBS News' Eleanor Watson reports.

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How 9/11 reshaped FBI counterterrorism -- FBI Deputy Director Christopher Raia discusses how the bureau has expanded its counterterrorism resources since the 9/11 attacks, the evolving nature of threats, and Iran's use of asymmetric warfare tactics.

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CBS Mornings - Kennedy Center's future uncertain - A judge ruled Tuesday that President Trump's name cannot be put back on the Kennedy Center without an act of Congress. In response, Mr. Trump threatened to halt the renovation completely. Weijia Jiang reports. 6H ago - 1:48

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Andrew Huberman on optimizing your life -- Andrew Huberman, a neuroscientist at Stanford University School of Medicine and host of "The Huberman Lab" podcast, joins "CBS Mornings" to talk about his new book, "Protocols: An Operating Manual for the Human Body."

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OpenAI chief on tech safety efforts -- Chris Lehane, the chief global affairs officer for OpenAI, joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss recent tech leaders' efforts to address AI safety and regulations.

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Kendra Scott on joining "Shark Tank" -- Designer Kendra Scott, who started her billion-dollar jewelry empire with $500, sits down with "CBS Mornings" to talk about joining "Shark Tank" full time.

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Salt Hank sandwich comes to U.S. Open -- Henry Laporte brought his viral $38 French dip sandwich to the U.S. Open for the first time. Laporte is winning fans despite having no formal training as a chef.

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The Dish: Californios -- Val and Carolyn Cant reimagine Mexican cuisine at San Francisco restaurant Californios, which has earned three Michelin stars for its 12-course tasting menu.

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The Dish: Philippe Massoud -- Chef Philippe Massoud shares his love of Lebanese cuisine with eager diners at ilili, which has locations in New York City and Washington, D.C. The Beirut-born chef explains how his "enchanted life" and upbringing in Lebanon contributes to his culinary success.

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The Dish: Copenhagen Bakery -- Chef Rasmus Sj dahl is putting a new twist on conventional sugary treats at K benhavns Bageri, or Copenhagen Bakery. He recreates traditional Danish recipes with high-quality ingredients, introducing imported flavors like cardamom to old classics.

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