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FDA blocked melanoma drug as confusion reigned under Makary -- A third of patients in a clinical trial had tumors shrink while taking a genetically engineered treatment known as RP1.

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Cartel leader "The Gardener" hit with U.S. charges after dramatic capture -- Jalisco cartel boss Audias Flores Silva was arrested in an operation by Mexican Navy special forces based on information provided by U.S. agencies.

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Meet the horses running in the Preakness Stakes -- The Preakness Stakes will feature its biggest field in 15 years with 14 horses in the middle jewel of horse racing's Triple Crown.

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5 TOURISTS KILLED IN CAVE DIVING ACCIDENT; SEARCH UNDERWAY FOR BODIES -- The University of Genoa said the victims included a marine biology professor, her daughter and two young researchers.

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Exclusive - Will Trump ask Putin to bring these Americans home? Anastasia Antonov believes that her father, Aleksandr, was arrested by the Russian government last year because he is an American citizen. Now, she is appealing to President Trump to push Vladimir Putin's government to free her father. 15H ago

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FBI offers $200K for info on ex-Air Force officer accused of spying for Iran -- The FBI said Thursday that it's still trying to locate Monica Witt, who is accused of defecting to Iran in 2013 and revealing highly classified U.S. intelligence.

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American passenger from hantavirus-hit cruise ship on life in quarantine -- The number of people being monitored for hantavirus in the United States has grown to 41, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Thursday.

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Oklahoma becomes latest state to sue Roblox over child safety concerns -- Oklahoma has filed a lawsuit against Roblox, making it the latest state to take legal action against the popular gaming platform over child safety concerns.

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Trucking broker can face lawsuit over fatal crash, Supreme Court rules -- A CBS News investigation showed the broker had worked with dangerous "chameleon carriers," thousands of which evade federal safety enforcement by reincarnating under new names.

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The Congresswoman Who Wants to Shoot Sea Lions -- They devour too much salmon, weigh almost as much as a Toyota Corolla, and cost $38,000 each to catch and kill. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez wants them dead.

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China vs. God -- Underground churches, middle-of-the-night arrests, and an alleged drugging: Frannie Block investigates China's detention of Pastor Ezra Jin, and the CCP's war on Christianity.

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Arthur Brooks: Inside the Mind of an Internet Troll -- Why do comment sections on news stories-and even on essays about love and happiness-so quickly become toxic dumps of vitriol?

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Supreme Court upholds mail access to abortion pill mifepristone for now -- The Supreme Court has maintained mail access to the abortion pill mifepristone, setting aside for now a lower court order that blocked abortion providers from prescribing the widely used drug through telehealth and shipping it to patients.

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Bipartisan bill aims to help civilians exposed to toxic burn pits -- A bipartisan group of lawmakers unveiled a bill to help civilians, including law enforcement agents, receive workers' compensation for illnesses like cancer that are often associated with toxic exposure to burn pits.

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FBI sought to interview top election official in Wisconsin's Milwaukee County -- The FBI attempted to interview the director of elections in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin, the county clerk's office said in a statement.

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U.S. Border Patrol chief resigns in latest immigration shakeup -- U.S. Border Patrol Chief Michael Banks, who was appointed to the role last year, told staff on Thursday that he is stepping down.

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House vote on Iran war powers resolution fails for third time -- The vote on a Democratic resolution to rein in Mr. Trump's authority to strike Iran was 212-212, falling just short of a majority.

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3 CREDIT CARD DEBT QUESTIONS BORROWERS SHOULD CONSIDER THIS WEEK -- Following a series of disappointing inflation reports, credit card users in debt should consider these questions now.

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Can a debt collector freeze a bank account that contains Social Security benefits?

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4 THINGS RETIREES SHOULD DO IMMEDIATELY AFTER RECEIVING A GARNISHMENT NOTICE

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Why a $10,000 CD account is worth opening this May -- Have $10,000 in your savings account now? Here are three reasons why you should move into a CD account this month.

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$100,000 short-term CD vs. $100,000 high-yield savings account: Which will earn more this year?

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What's the CD account interest rate forecast for May 2026?

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What are today's mortgage interest rates: May 14, 2026? -- Want to buy a home or refinance your current one? Here are the mortgage interest rates you'll need to know first. -- May 14

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What does the new inflation surge mean for mortgage interest rates?

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Is a larger down payment worth it in today's mortgage rate environment? What experts say

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How will Jerome Powell be remembered as he exits as Fed chair? -- As Powell steps down after more than eight years leading the Federal Reserve, economists say he helped steer the U.S. through historic shocks but misread inflation.

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Trump Mobile says its T1 mobile phone to ship this week -- Trump Mobile's $499 gold-toned phone has faced delays since it was unveiled in June 2025.

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Jury awards $49.5M to Boeing 737 MAX crash victim's family -- A jury in Chicago awarded $49.5 million in damages Wednesday to the family of a 24-year-old American who perished in a 2019 Boeing 737 MAX crash​. -- May 14

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Rare blue-green diamond sells for record $17.3 million at auction -- The 5.5-carat "Ocean Dream" was found in Central Africa in the 1990s. -- May 14

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Trump demands Medicaid data for deportation. Some states go further. -- Several states have required their health agencies to take on another job: verifying immigration status among Medicaid recipients and reporting them to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. -- May 14

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Xi gives Trump a warning on Taiwan -- President Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping continue to show public displays of diplomacy. But in private, Xi warned Trump that mismanagement on Taiwan could have consequences. Weijia Jiang reports ahead of the summit's second day.

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Latest details on hantavirus cases -- The Centers for Disease Control says 41 people are being monitored for hantavirus in the U.S. Eighteen passengers from the cruise ship are being monitored in Nebraska and Georgia, and seven who had returned home before the outbreak were identified. About 16 people may have been exposed on flights to one symptomatic passenger. Lana Zak reports.

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Taiwan takes Chinese threats more seriously -- Chinese President Xi Jinping suggested that the U.S. and China must reject the notion that a rising power is destined to fight an established one. But China sees Taiwan as part of its destiny and is willing to take it over by force if necessary. This is why Taipei is preparing for a possible attack. Tony Dokoupil has more.

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Pilot, passenger recount plane crash at sea -- Ten passengers survived a plane crash in the Atlantic Ocean this week, thanks to the actions of its pilot. That pilot and one of his passengers spoke with Cristian Benavides.

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CBS Mornings -- U.S. moves to indict Ra l Castro, sources say -- The United States is moving to file criminal charges against former Cuban President Ra l Castro, sources say, in connection to a deadly clash that happened decades ago. Nicole Sganga reports.

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Spencer Pratt on housing claims -- Former reality TV star turned L.A. mayoral candidate Spencer Pratt is responding to reports that he's been staying at a luxury hotel in L.A. and not a trailer as he claimed. Pratt lost his home in the L.A. fires last year and in an interview with TMZ said he did spend around six days last month at a hotel in part due to security concerns.

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Sponsored -- Mental exercises to keep your brain healthy -- Exercising your brain, through games and learning new skills, may help reduce your risk of dementia. Alzheimer's Association President and CEO Joanne Pike joins "CBS Mornings" with tips on challenging your mind as part of a three-part series "Brain Health: From Awareness to Action." Learn more about their "6-Step Challenge" and the "(re)think your brain" initiative at rethinkyourbrain.org (Sponsored by the Alzheimer's Association) -- May 14

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"Survivor" contestants on double elimination -- (Spoilers ahead) "CBS Mornings" reveals the castaways voted off during Wednesday's episode of "Survivor 50" in another double elimination. They discuss being part of the franchise and their legacies in the game.

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Where to get the latest CBS Mornings Deals -- On this edition of CBS Mornings Deals, we show you items that might just become essentials in your everyday life. Visit cbsdeals.com to take advantage of these exclusive deals today. CBS earns commissions on purchases made through cbsdeals.com.

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60 Minutes Overtime - Christopher Nolan | Sunday on 60 Minutes - Christopher Nolan, the filmmaker behind "Oppenheimer," "Interstellar," "The Dark Knight" and "The Odyssey," sits down with Scott Pelley. Sunday on 60 Minutes. 16H ago - 0:24

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Extended interview: Israeli PM Netanyahu -- Major Garrett sat down with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to discuss the ongoing conflicts in the Middle East, prospects for a peace deal, and more. Editor's note: The video above is an extended version of the interview that was broadcast on 60 Minutes on Sunday, May 10, 2026.

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Gout Gout vs. Usain Bolt in 200 meters -- Correspondent Jon Wertheim breaks down the data behind 18-year-old Australian phenomenon Gout Gout's U20 world record 200-meter sprint, comparing it to Usain Bolt's standing 2009 world record, and what his coach said it will take to win Olympic gold.

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Netanyahu on U.S. aid to Israel -- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu tell 60 Minutes he wants Israel to eventually stop relying on U.S. military aid: "It's time that we weaned ourselves from the remaining military support."

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Netanyahu on what's needed to end Iran war -- The Iran war is "not over" because highly enriched uranium still needs to be removed from Iran, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says. Watch Netanyahu's interview, Sunday on 60 Minutes.

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