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Exclusive - From Iran's Evin Prison, U.S. citizen Reza Valizadeh releases audio update - CBS News received a second audio message from journalist Reza Valizadeh, who's been held in Iran's notorious Evin Prison since 2024. He gave an update on the prison conditions and on fellow American Kamran Hekmati, believed to be suffering from a recurring cancer. 23H ago

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Man has "miracle" recovery after heart defect causes rare massive stroke -- One year after a massive stroke nearly incapacitated him, Todd Meiklejohn is opening up about his experience.

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Wildfires in western Canada forces more than 20,000 people to evacuate -- The Bald Range wildfire was first reported on Friday evening.

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Pentagon releases new batch of UFO files: "Did you see that?" -- The Pentagon on Friday released a new batch of documents and images related to UFOs, the fifth disclosure in recent months about the strange encounters. -- Aug 7

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Costa Rica's newly discovered "coffee frog" faces risks from farm pesticides -- Measuring less than 4 centimeters and known as the "spring frog," the dark green-spotted amphibians were observed in San Lorenzo de Tarrazu.

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Video shows Alabama deputies wrangling a 1,500-pound runaway bull -- The Pickens County Sheriff's Office said that​ after "a few slips and falls," the bull was back in custody without any injury.

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These NYC centers allow hard drug use in-house. Nearly 5 years in, is it helping? -- An addiction-services nonprofit approved by the city focuses on harm reduction for hard drug users - to the chagrin of some in the neighborhood. -- Aug 7

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NBA player Brandon Clarke died from effects of heroin and cocaine, officials say -- Memphis Grizzlies forward Brandon Clarke died in May from the effects of heroin and cocaine, authorities said Friday.

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U.S. pledges $1 billion to Colombia as new right-wing president takes office -- Abelardo de la Espriella, a millionaire lawyer with a taste for spectacle, took office Friday.

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Who Had to Lose for Jason Arday to Win? -- A scandal over a Cambridge academic shows that many universities still act like we're living in 2020.

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Tyler Cowen: Nothing Can Stop the AI Revolution -- Are you worried about an AI market crash or a company going bankrupt? Don't be. Just as with railroads 150 years ago, nothing can stop technological progress.

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Roy Cooper, Sherrod Brown, and the Road to Democratic Victory -- While radical left newcomers like Abdul El-Sayed get the media attention, veteran candidates like Roy Cooper in North Carolina and Sherrod Brown in Ohio could win back the Senate for Democrats.

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Trump mounts new effort to fire Fed's Lisa Cook after Supreme Court ruling -- The White House has informed Lisa Cook, a member of the Federal Reserve Board of Governors, that President Trump is considering firing her. -- Aug 7

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Senate passes long-stalled Russia sanctions bill championed by Lindsey Graham -- The Senate has tried for more than a year to get the legislation imposing sanctions on Russia across the finish line. It also includes sanctions on Iran. -- Aug 7

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First Assistant U.S. Attorney Bill Essayli hired former top aide Shawn Lewis to be a federal law enforcement liaison, though Lewis has three prior convictions for driving under the influence and a pending battery charge. -- Aug 7

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U.S. targets Iran's banking system, companies with new sanctions -- This is the eighth round of Iran-related sanctions announced by the Trump administration this year.

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President Trump announced over $180 million in grants to boost educational programs for the mining industry, part of a bid to increase critical mineral production.

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Why a Medicare supplemental insurance plan is worth opening this August -- Medicare supplemental insurance is often valuable for seniors, but particularly so this August. Here's why.

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4 WAYS SENIORS CAN PREPARE FOR SURPRISE MEDICAL COSTS, ACCORDING TO EXPERTS

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How much interest can a $40,000 high-yield savings account earn over the next year? -- Interest earnings on a $40,000 high-yield savings account over the next year could be robust. Here's what to know.

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How have CD rates changed compared to last August? Here's what savers may not know.

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Here's how much interest a $40,000 9-month CD will earn savers now

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Can multiple debt collectors try to collect on the same debt? -- Getting calls about the same debt from different debt collection companies? Here's why that may be happening.

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Can debt collectors re-age an old debt? 5 things to know now

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A quandary for the Fed: Dealing with hot inflation and cool job growth -- A sudden slump in hiring has dramatically changed the outlook for the Federal Reserve's September interest rate decision. -- Aug 7

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July jobs report reveals unexpected loss of 23,000 jobs -- Friday's jobs report showed employers shed jobs last month, rather than adding 95,000 new hires that had been forecast by economists.

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Warren presses U.S. companies to share tariff refunds with customers -- Companies receiving billions in refunds for U.S. tariffs struck down by the Supreme Court should return money to consumers, Sen. Elizabeth Warren said. -- Aug 7

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Americans got their biggest raises in 40 years. Inflation took most of it. -- The typical American's paycheck has grown faster since 2019 than in any stretch since the early 1980s. But prices climbed nearly as fast, swallowing about 80% of the wage increase. -- Aug 7

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Millions of children could lose free school meals this fall, experts say -- Some families could face an additional $2,200 in food costs this year if their kids lose access to free school meals, according to one estimate. -- Aug 6

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Todd Blanche confirmed as attorney general -- The Senate narrowly confirmed President Trump's former defense lawyer, Todd Blanche, as the U.S. Attorney General. Republicans Sens. Susan Collins of Maine and Lisa Murkowski of Alaska joined Democrats in voting against Blanche's nomination to serve as the nation's top law enforcement official.

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Iran repeats that Hormuz deal is close -- Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Turkey signed a historic joint defense pact, establishing their mutual support in case of an attack. Meanwhile, Iran said again that it is finalizing a deal to co-manage the Strait of Hormuz with Oman.

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Police release video of In-N-Out shooting -- Three people were killed during a shooting that began at an In-N-Out restaurant in Twin Falls, Idaho. The gunman died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound, police said. Investigators have now released security footage as they probe the motive for the shooting.

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Is water rationing enough for Puerto Rico? -- Puerto Rico has entered a period of water rationing as existing infrastructure issues worsen the impact of an ongoing drought. While government officials focus on the lack of rain, residents point to government mismanagement and underfunded, aging infrastructure as the source of many ongoing issues, from water shortages to years of rolling blackouts. Lilia Luciano has more context.

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48 Hours - Death at Soho House - An Oscar winner's son, a fashion designer girlfriend -- one is dead. Was it murder? "48 Hours" correspondent Troy Roberts investigates. Aug 1 - 40:27

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The Boy Across the Street -- A college student is killed by her boyfriend who lived right across the street. Her family's long battle to keep him in prison. "48 Hours" correspondent Erin Moriarty reports.

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Justine's Voice -- After a teenager is strangled and buried alive, her family takes on the fight to keep her convicted killers behind bars. "We're her voice" says Justine's sister. "48 Hours" correspondent Natalie Morales reports.

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Searching for Maya Millete -- A young mother disappears. Investigators say her husband contacted spellcasters to put a hex on his wife so she wouldn't leave him. "48 Hours" contributor Jonathan Vigliotti reports.

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My Mother's Murder Trials - Part 2 -- A daughter suspects her mother of a double murder. Years later, courtroom drama brings unsettling answers. CBS News chief correspondent Jim Axelrod reports for "48 Hours."

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