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Exclusive - Drone activity at border drops 75% after U.S. uses laser weapon, military says - In less than two weeks, the high-energy laser weapon system has taken down 11 drones, coinciding with a 75% drop in drones probing the border, military officials told CBS News. 15H ago

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Amazon cargo plane crash victims were in vehicles that were hit, NTSB says -- An Amazon cargo plane overshot a runway at Miami International Airport and crashed into two vehicles before coming to a stop and bursting into flames. Five people were killed.

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Witness says seeing Amazon plane crash at MIA was "something from a movie"

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Canada's retaliatory tariffs on $20B in U.S. goods take effect -- Canada's steep retaliatory tariffs on $20 billion in U.S. goods took effect just after midnight ET on Tuesday, extending the trade war between the two countries.

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Oil prices up as Iran says it will expand control over Strait of Hormuz -- A top Iranian official says Tehran will impose an "exclusion zone" outside the Strait of Hormuz as it seeks to tighten its chokehold on tanker traffic.

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Hurricane warning issued for western Hawaii as Lowell approaches -- The National Hurricane Center posted a hurricane warning for western Hawaii's Kauai County as Hurricane Lowell moved toward the area as a Category 2 storm.

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Drought, rising costs and beef import pressures squeeze Wyoming ranchers -- "It's been a year that I hope we never do it again," said Lander Nicodemus, owner of Torrington Livestock Markets, which auctions about 450,000 head of cattle each year.

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King says Prince Harry and Meghan remain private citizens after U.K. return -- Prince Harry and Meghan stepped down as senior working members of the royal family in January 2020, and this position, the letter said, "will continue to be fully respected."

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How the far-right AfD is causing a German political earthquake -- The AfD may not end up controlling Germany's Saxony-Anhalt state despite a landslide election victory, but the far-right party's "dream result" sends a clear message.

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Kushner attributes the lack of progress on Gaza to upcoming Israeli elections -- U.S. efforts to advance plans​ to disarm Hamas and open the way for investment into rebuilding Gaza have stalled.

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Mom found guilty of abuse for letting 5-year-old walk outside alone -- "We just expected that as soon as this gets in front of a prosecutor actually looking at it and a judge, this is all gonna go away," Karyann Parkinson said.

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25 years after 9/11, Taliban rules Afghanistan again, but with U.S. firepower -- CBS News finds Taliban forces patrolling Kabul in American armored vehicles, wearing American tactical gear and carrying American weapons.

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Pope Leo unveils new fresco at sanctuary where he prayed after his election -- Pope Leo XIV unveiled the portrait before celebrating Mass with his fellow Augustinian brothers at the Sanctuary of Our Mother of Good Counsel​ in the medieval village of Genazzano, south of Rome.

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Accused killers of American and Australian surfers go on trial in Mexico -- Brothers Jake and Callum Robinson and Jack Carter Rhoad were on a surfing trip to Mexico's Pacific coast in April 2024 when they were shot dead in Baja California.

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Rep. Crow says Congress hasn't been briefed on Hegseth leak investigation -- Democratic Rep. Jason Crow said neither he nor his colleagues in Congress have received "any information" about Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's sweeping leak investigation.

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U.K. anti-migrant protests condemned as "thuggish and intimidating" -- Masked British protesters snarled traffic at a busy passenger ferry port and tried to block buses carrying newly arrived migrants, drawing criticism from virtually all corners.

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Museum to return remains of 39 people taken during colonial rule in India -- The Pitt Rivers Museum, one of the world's leading institutions for anthropology, ethnology and archaeology, holds over 6,000 artifacts from the Naga community in India.

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Gas prices at record high for any Labor Day, as diesel hits all-time record -- The average price of regular gas was $4.15 a gallon on Labor Day, well above the Labor Day weekend record of $3.82 from 2012, and diesel was at a new all-time record of $5.90.

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Is It Right to Hold Your Kids Back in Kindergarten? -- 'People will do anything to get an edge,' said one Florida mom. 'At what point does it become too ridiculous? When does it stop?'

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Tyler Cowen: Is College Still Worth It? -- Yes, but not for the reason you think.

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Meta Will Spend Millions for Teen Therapy. It's a Mistake. -- The company's settlement with 47 U.S. states calls for it to help fund counseling for screen-addicted kids. There are better things to do with the money.

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Fetterman texts reveal impatience with constituent duties -- A former staffer confirmed that Sen. John Fetterman has routinely dismissed and at times refused to do core aspects of the job.

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GOP conference chair says Miller is "our nominee right now" despite allegations -- House Republican Conference Chair Lisa McClain said she is supporting Rep. Max Miller's reelection bid for a third term because "I will support anyone with an R behind their name." -- Sep 6

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Trump, Vance to speak at RNC Midterm Convention in Dallas -- Republican National Committee Midterm Convention is a rare mid-cycle gathering of party leaders and delegates President Trump has called as a way to rally the party faithful ahead of November's contests. -- Sep 5

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Michigan secretary of state says voters will "know the truth" about elections -- Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson said she will ensure all eligible voters can submit ballots in the midterm elections, after a judge again blocked the Trump administration's mail-in voting order. -- Sep 6

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How much interest can a $40,000 3-year CD earn at today's rates? -- Don't dismiss the benefits a $40,000 3-year CD can offer without first understanding the interest-earning potential.

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Here's how much interest a $150,000 6-month CD can earn savers now

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Is a CD or a high-yield savings account better to open this September?

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What are the monthly payments on a $25,000 home equity loan right now? -- A $25,000 home equity loan could provide the secure financing that many homeowners need in today's economy.

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How much will a $150,000 HELOC cost monthly if opened now?

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How much will a $150,000 home equity loan cost monthly now?

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Can making a partial credit card payment prevent a charge-off? -- A partial card payment may buy you some breathing room, but what happens next depends on how much you pay.

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What happens if you're sued while enrolled in a debt forgiveness program?

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Best debt relief companies, plus advice borrowers need to know now

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See the U.S. cities where worker pay is rising fastest -- Although worker wages have risen modestly this year, pay is increasing much faster in some metro areas than in others, labor data shows. -- Sep 4

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The Social Security Administration overpaid her. Now she owes $35,000. -- The agency told a woman that she has 30 days to pay it back. Otherwise, it would cut her benefits by 50% while it collects what it overpaid. -- Sep 4

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Employer and worker health plan costs expected to jump in 2027 -- Employer health benefit costs are projected to see the steepest increase next year since 2003. That could mean higher deductions and out-of-pocket costs for workers. -- Sep 4

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State of emergency in Hawaii as Lowell nears -- Hurricane Lowell is barreling toward Hawaii, bringing the potential for life-threatening floods. CBS News' Carter Evans is in Kauai with more. Then, Rob Marciano joins with the latest forecast.

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King Charles: Harry, Meghan won't work as royals -- Prince Harry and Megan Markle have returned to the U.K., but not to any official royal duties. But just in case there is any hint of confusion, King Charles released a letter of clarification on Monday. CBS News' Holly Williams has details.

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Taliban using U.S. weapons 5 years after exit -- The 9/11 terror attacks, 25 years ago this week, were planned from inside the Taliban-controlled country of Afghanistan; a country that tonight is not only back under Taliban control, but with Taliban fighters carrying American weapons and driving around in American vehicles. CBS News' Imtiaz Tyab reports from Kabul.

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CBS Evening News - Officials investigating cargo plane crash - A federal investigation is underway in Miami after an Amazon cargo plane crashed and hit two vehicles on Sunday, killing five people and injuring five others. CBS News' Skyler Henry reports. 5H ago - 2:48

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Mom convicted after letting son walk alone -- A Virginia mother is walking the line between helping a child develop their independence and criminal child neglect, fighting charges of abuse after letting her 5-year-old son walk outside alone. CBS News' Mark Strassmann is following the story.

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The Daily Report - New movies to look out for this fall - The fall movie season is here. Variety senior entertainment writer Angelique Jackson joins CBS News to preview some of the films coming out over the next few months. Sep 4 - 2:49

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Beyonce drops "B-Day" 20th anniversary edition -- Beyonce is celebrating her birthday on Friday by dropping a 20th anniversary edition of her defining album, "B'Day." SiriusXM Radio host Lamar Dawson joins CBS News with a look at Queen Bey's album and other pop culture news.

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Breaking down U.N. report on global warming -- In a new report, officials with the United Nations say the world is close to crossing the global warming temperature threshold sooner than expected. Kristie Ebi, one of the lead authors, joins CBS News to discuss the findings.

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Witkoff, Kushner to visit Moscow and Kyiv -- The Trump administration is trying to revive peace talks between Russia and Ukraine. This weekend, White House special envoy Steve Witkoff and President Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner are traveling to Moscow and Kyiv to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. John Herbst, former U.S. ambassador to Ukraine and Uzbekistan, joins with analysis.

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Venus and Serena Williams compete at US Open -- Famous sisters Venus and Serena Williams are among the many Americans competing in this year's US Open tennis tournament. CBS News' Jared Ochacher has more.

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