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The Takeout - What we know about Trump's Air Force One switch - CBS News has learned that the Secret Service advised President Trump not to take the Qatari-donated Air Force One to leave the NATO summit in Turkey. CBS News' Nicole Sganga and Samantha Vinograd join with the latest. 2H ago - 6:06

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Firm hired to check air quality after L.A. warehouse fire has controversial history -- Arkansas-based Onterris reported "good" air quality after a giant warehouse fire in Los Angeles. Some experts and activists say the testing is inadequate.

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American-made technology guiding Ukraine's strikes into Russia -- The American defense firm Shield AI has played an increasingly important role in Ukraine's campaign of strikes in Russia.

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Army to share findings of Kuwait attack probe with Gold Star families -- Six Americans were killed in the March 1 Iranian strike on a tactical operations center in Kuwait.

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Irish citizen found guilty of murdering American woman in Hungary -- Investigators said Mackenzie Michalski and the suspect met at a nightclub and danced before leaving for the man's rented apartment.

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39 killed in southern China flooding after days of heavy rain -- Authorities in southern China say 39 people have died in flooding after days of heavy rainfall from a tropical storm.

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Graham Platner suspends Maine Senate campaign after sexual assault allegation -- Maine Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner is suspending his campaign against GOP Sen. Susan Collins, after a woman accused him of sexually assaulting her five years ago.

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Temperatures forecast to reach up to 117 degrees in western heat wave -- A blistering heat wave persisted in the western United States on Thursday, and temperatures are forecast to reach up to 117 degrees in some desert areas.

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Judge orders Indian billionaire to answer questions on whether was quid pro quo -- The Justice Department in May announced it had dismissed criminal foreign bribery and securities fraud charges against Gautam Adani, India's richest man.

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Startup company reveals prototype of tsunami survival pod -- LifePod says its survival device will be able to save small groups of children and adults from tsunamis and severe flooding.

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Year after Supreme Court limited broad injunctions, groups see shifting landscape -- More than one year after the Supreme Court restricted the use of nationwide injunctions, groups challenging President Trump's agenda have relied on other mechanisms to broadly block his policies.

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How Democrats could pick a new Maine Senate nominee to replace Graham Platner -- Maine Democrats are facing a ticking clock to find a new candidate to go up against GOP Sen. Susan Collins this fall, after Graham Platner dropped out of the race following a sexual assault allegation.

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NASA chief flew private military jets over D.C. for July 4th despite FAA disapproval -- NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman flew private military jets over D.C. in a flyover Saturday - with Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche as a passenger - despite safety objections from the FAA.

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Judge orders release of over $5 million due to E. Jean Carroll in Trump case -- The damages were awarded to Carroll, a writer, by a 2023 jury in a civil sexual abuse and defamation case.

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Kentucky governor requests update on Mitch McConnell's health -- Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear formally requested an update from Sen. Mitch McConnell amid a weekslong hospitalization that has prompted growing speculation about his health. -- Jul 8

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How much interest will a $100,000 3-month CD account earn by October? -- A CD account may feel unconventional for your $100,000, but the short-term benefits will be valuable and multiple.

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Here's how much interest a $12,000 high-yield savings account can earn now

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Here's how much interest a $10,000 18-month CD will earn savers who act now

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Gold's price is down by more than 25%. Here's what investors should do next. -- The price of gold is down considerably from its record high. Here are three things investors should do in response.

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Silver's price is down 49% since January. Is it still a good investment?

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Is silver a better investment than gold this summer? Experts weigh in

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Sponsored - These are the hidden fees in HVAC contracts (and how to spot them before you sign). There are sneaky contract fees that can quickly inflate your HVAC bill. Here's what to watch for before you commit. 5H ago

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How to keep AC costs low this summer

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Home prices across the U.S. hit an all-time high -- Sky-high housing prices make even starter homes too expensive for most Americans, housing data show.

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Jet fuel prices have dropped. Why are air fares still so high? -- Lower jet fuel costs spell relief for airlines, which won't be eager to immediately pass savings onto customers by lowering airfares.

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Millions of Americans have until July 10 to claim refunds from the IRS -- A federal court ruling enabled some taxpayers to seek refunds tied to COVID-era filing deadlines. But that window expires July 10 - here's what to know.

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A Florida airport is now named after Trump, with old airport code still used for now -- Palm Beach International Airport officially became Donald J. Trump International Airport on Thursday, but the airport's code won't change for another 40 days.

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Kia recalling almost 463,000 Tellurides that may catch fire in motion or parked -- Kia America is recalling almost 463,000 Telluride SUVs from the 2020-2024 model years that could catch fire while being driven or parked, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says.

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Iran ramps up Strait of Hormuz threats -- Iran renewed its threats to close the Strait of Hormuz as tensions re-escalated following President Trump's announcement that the U.S.-Iran ceasefire ended. CBS News national security analyst Aaron MacLean has more.

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Volunteers help pets after Venezuela quakes -- Cleanup and recovery efforts are underway after two deadly earthquakes devastated Venezuela, destroying homes and killing thousands. CBS News' Camilo Montoya-Galvez spoke with animal rescue volunteers working to save pets and ignite hope.

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Missing teen found dead on Mississippi island -- Nolan Wells was found dead on Horn Island in Mississippi after the teen vanished during a Fourth of July trip with friends. CBS News' Skyler Henry has the latest details.

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Democrats scramble after Platner's exit -- Democrat Graham Platner suspended his Senate campaign in Maine following a sexual assault allegation, which he vehemently denied. CBS News' Caitlin Huey-Burns has more on the news, and political consultant Kristian Ramos also joins to discuss.

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Maine Democrats to hold nominating convention -- Until Wednesday night, Graham Platner was the Democratic nominee seeking to unseat Maine's Republican Sen. Susan Collins. He exited the Maine race after a credible allegation surfaced that he raped a former romantic partner, which he denies. CBS News congressional correspondent Caitlin Huey-Burns has the latest.

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Maine Senate race upheaval; McConnell's health -- Maine Democrats are scrambling for an alternative to Graham Platner as they pressure the Senate nominee to drop out of his race. Political strategists Joel Payne and Doug Heye join with analysis. -- Jul 8

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Smithsonian head disputes White House report -- A new White House report accuses the Smithsonian of bias and hostility to White people in its handling of the nation's history. A Washington Post op-ed contends the White House has a bias problem of its own. Its author, Philip Kennicott, senior art and architecture critic for The Post, joins to discuss. -- Jul 8

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Democratic Michigan Senate debate highlights -- A progressive Democrat and a moderate Democrat clashed in a tense Senate primary debate in Michigan on Tuesday night. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion has the latest on the debate between Dr. Abdul El-Sayed and Haley Stevens. -- Jul 8

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