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Diver who helped rescue miner in flooded Laos cave says it was a "trust-me dive" -- One Laos gold miner was brought out of a flooded cave in a perilous two-hour operation where monsoon rains have trapped a group for over a week.

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Blue Origin assesses impact of New Glenn explosion -- Blue Origin assess the impact of Thursday's New Glenn explosion, prompting concern about NASA moon program delays.

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Trump directs CDC to align with assessment calling for fewer childhood vaccines -- Earlier this year, the CDC announced updated recommendations that would reduce the number of recommended immunizations for children from 17 to 11.

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When a Texas man was forced to give up his dog, a fire station gave him a home -- When a homeless man had no choice but to give up his dog, Jake, a local fire station gave Jake a home, and then helped the man get back on his feet.

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Death toll from U.S. strikes on alleged drug boats climbs above 200 -- The strikes are part of a monthslong campaign against alleged drug boats traversing the Caribbean Sea and eastern Pacific.

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Zelenskyy says Ukraine bracing for "big attacks" by Russia in next 24 hours -- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Ukraine has received intelligence indicating Russia will launch an assault involving drones and missiles.

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3 climbers dead, 1 rescued after fall while climbing America's tallest peak -- One climber was rescued from the 17,200-foot basin on Alaska's Mount McKinley, and the search for three remaining climbers who also fell is now a recovery effort, the National Park Service said.

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Why have tomato prices surged nearly 40% in a year? -- Experts point to several factors, from tariffs to weather, behind the rapid price increase in the humble tomato.

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She waited for a soulmate who never showed up: ChatGPT users detail AI delusions -- AI-fueled delusions can happen when chatbots respond to grandiose, paranoid or imaginary ideas with affirmation or encouragement.

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EXCLUSIVE: Scooter Braun Tells His Side of the Taylor Swift Masters War -- I spoke to the former mega-manager about working with Kanye West, how management is like parenting, and about being cast as the villain in Taylor Swift's fairy tale: 'I legitimately don't know her.'

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Arthur Brooks: The Pope's Guide to the AI Revolution -- For all the panic surrounding AI, Pope Leo offers a coherent philosophy for how individuals, leaders, and societies should actually live with it.

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The Parents Who Let Their Daughter Die -- 'I don't want my little girl to die,' Cissy Dekker said about her 19-year-old daughter, Iris. 'But out of love, I also don't want this life for her.'

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Air traffic control run by Compaq computers is safe but inefficient, FAA head says -- As the summer travel season starts to take off, FAA Administrator Bryan Bedford tells CBS News he has confidence in the system, despite hundreds of FAA facilities being run on decades-old technology.

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Many artists drop out of Freedom 250 concerts shortly after lineup announced -- Many artists announced for the Freedom 250 concert series in Washington, D.C., this summer, say they won't be performing.

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Judge temporarily blocks DOJ work on $1.7+ billion "anti-weaponization" fund -- The Justice Department announced the $1.7 billion fund as part of a settlement of a civil lawsuit President Trump brought against the IRS.

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Pam Bondi testifies behind closed doors in House committee's Epstein probe -- Former Attorney General Pam Bondi testified before the House Oversight Committee on Friday about her handling of the Epstein files.

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No tax charges filed in SPLC probe after IRS lawyers found informant program lawful -- Federal agents from FBI and IRS probed the SPLC's paid informant program starting in Trump's first term.

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Here's how much interest a $10,000 long-term CD can earn now -- Want to earn a big return on your money for months (or years)? Here's how much you'd make with a $10,000 long-term CD.

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Can inherited debt impact your Social Security benefits? -- Inheriting debt isn't common, but when it happens, it's important to understand the potential consequences.

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Southwest revises its overweight passenger rules. Here's what's changing. -- Southwest is walking back some recent changes in its policies for passengers who require a second seat.

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5 economic signals suggest U.S. consumers are feeling the strain -- Consumers have kept the economy chugging along despite financial pressures. But some signs suggest they could be losing steam, experts say.

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Data center frenzy is spurring a jobs boomlet for blue-collar workers -- The rush to build thousands of U.S. data centers is driving demand for some workers, though economists project fewer permanent jobs.

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The Trump Accounts app has launched. Here's what to know. -- The Trump Accounts app allows parents to open new tax-preferred investment accounts for their children, including a $1,000 government contribution.

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Treasury Department is weighing a $250 bill with Trump's image -- The department said it is preparing for the banknote in response to legislation proposed last year. -- May 28

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First man rescued from flooded Laos cave -- The first of five men found trapped alive in a flooded cave in Laos has been rescued. His escape involved a journey through murky waters and the navigation of tight passageways. Matt Gutman reports.

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Blue Origin explosion to set NASA back -- A giant Blue Origin rocket, taller than the Statue of Liberty, went up in a spectacular fireball on Thursday in Florida. It meant the loss of years of work and untold millions of dollars. The loss of a Blue Origin New Glenn rocket could also be a major setback in the space race with China. Mark Strassmann has more.

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Bus crash kills at least 5, including kids -- Cell phone video captured passengers scrambling out of a charter bus that crashed into six vehicles, killing at least five, among them children, in Virginia early on Friday. Forty-four others are injured, with at least one in critical condition. Lilia Luciano reports.

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CBS Evening News - Judge orders Trump's name removal from Kennedy Center - A federal judge in Washington, D.C., ordered that President Trump's name be removed from the Kennedy Center building and all the branding within two weeks on Friday. Nancy Cordes has more. 7H ago - 2:03

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How 5 miners could be rescued from cave -- After a grueling search, a team of elite divers found several gold miners trapped inside a mine in the Southeast Asian nation of Laos. Matt Gutman reports on the hardest part: getting them out. -- May 28

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Mamdani endorses challenger to Espaillat -- New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has endorsed the primary challenger to Democratic Rep. Adriano Espaillat of New York. Matt Brown, politics reporter for The Associated Press, and Daniella Diaz, politics reporter for NOTUS, join with analysis.

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Data: More Americans dipping into 401(k) early -- A new report from Fidelity shows more Americans are withdrawing from their 401(k)s prematurely. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady joins with analysis.

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Epstein survivor Annie Farmer on Bondi testimony -- Former Attorney General Pam Bondi testified behind closed doors on Friday as a part of the House Oversight Committee's investigation into convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Annie Farmer, an Epstein survivor, reacts to Bondi's testimony.

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Blue Origin searches for answers after explosion -- Blue Origin suffered a significant setback on Thursday night when one of its rockets exploded on the launch pad. The massive fireball could be seen for miles. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood joins to assess what's next.

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