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Lindsay Clancy murder trial centers on ex's 911 call: "She killed the kids" -- Prosecutors allege Lindsay Clancy made a "calculated decision" in killing her kids, while the defense says she was overmedicated and suffering from extreme postpartum psychosis.

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Acting CDC director says Fauci "abused the place of power" during pandemic -- The acting director of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Wednesday accused Dr. Anthony Fauci of an abuse of power during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Elephants that died in Kenya likely poisoned by cyanide-tainted tomatoes -- Fifteen elephants in southern Kenya are suspected to have been poisoned by cyanide-contaminated tomatoes, according to wildlife authorities.

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Salman Rushdie attacker convicted in federal trial over 2022 stabbing -- A man has been convicted of federal terrorism charges in the 2022 stabbing of author Salman Rushdie.

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Husband of North Carolina woman missing in Grenada doesn't suspect foul play -- The husband of a North Carolina woman who went missing last week​ while visiting the Caribbean island of Grenada said Wednesday he believes "there was no foul play" in her disappearance.

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FTC sues Hims & Hers, alleging it shared health data with Meta, Snap -- Telehealth platform disclosed users' "most private" health info and locked consumers into subscriptions, regulators allege.

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Singer-songwriter Glen Hansard killed in motorcycle crash -- Academy Award-winning Irish singer-songwriter Glen Hansard has died in a motorcycle crash.

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Trump asks Supreme Court to overturn $83.3 million E. Jean Carroll case -- President Trump is asking the Supreme Court to throw out an $83.3 million defamation judgment the writer E. Jean Carroll won against him.

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Maps show where heavy rainfall poses flood risks across Northeast -- The storm system that brought dangerous tornadoes to the Midwest earlier this week has now moved into New England, threatening to cause flooding in multiple states.

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MAGA Needs Friends Like Israel and Ukraine -- Netanyahu and Zelensky want the president's aid, and they're also indispensable to America's interests. Will Trump commit to their support?

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The Truth About America's Munitions Crisis -- While the shortage is real, a faction inside the White House is using it as political cover to avoid escalating against Iran, and the media is accepting their argument at face value.

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Dispatch from Moscow: Fuel Shortages, Rising Fatigue, and No End of War in Sight -- Until recently, a person living in Moscow could avoid nearly every physical consequence of a war being waged in his name. Now it's becoming almost impossible.

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Fauci invokes 5th in hearing, citing Rand Paul's "unhinged obsession" -- Dr. Anthony Fauci appeared before the Senate to testify on the origins of the COVID-19 pandemic but invoked his Fifth Amendment rights in answering all questions.

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Sen. Paul: "Very real chance" Fauci could be prosecuted after Senate hearing

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Comey claims DOJ ordered illegal surveillance, seeks dismissal of "86 47" case -- Former FBI Director James Comey filed new motions late Tuesday in his effort to toss out federal charges accusing him of threatening President Trump's by posting a photo of seashells arranged to form the numbers "86 47."

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Trump unveils plans for overhaul of Dulles airport outside Washington -- President Trump said he hopes the renovations will take Dulles from "an impossible airport" to one of the world's best.

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Airport immigration arrests stem from TSA-ICE collaboration, sources say -- Recent reports of immigration arrests at U.S. airports​​, some of them captured in videos that have gone viral​, stem from increased collaboration, ICE sources tell CBS News.

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Trump policy clears way for civil commitment of homeless in some states -- In the year since President Trump signed an executive order aimed at moving homeless people off the streets, states have expanded involuntary treatment for the homeless.

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Why a high-yield savings account makes sense after the Fed rate pause -- The Fed just paused interest rates yet again. Here's why savers should open a high-yield savings account in response.

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The Federal Reserve just froze interest rates yet again. Here's what that could mean for mortgage rates. -- The Fed rate pause announced on Wednesday should motivate borrowers to take these three strategic steps now.

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What is the mortgage rate forecast for fall 2026?

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Can hospitals still send unpaid medical bills to collections? -- Worried an unpaid medical bill could follow you for years on end? Here's what to know about the collection rules.

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What happens if your ex stops paying a joint debt?

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Why are workers at leading AI companies calling for a slowdown in AI development? -- OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and other AI leaders say they support pacing the rapid advancement of AI's capabilities.

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Fed holds interest rates steady, but 3 officials vote for hike -- Fed officials are leaving their benchmark rate unchanged for a fifth straight meeting, a sign they expect inflation to ease.

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Why are airlines banning humanoid robots from flights? -- Three major U.S. airlines have quietly changed their policies to ban humanoid and animal-like robots from their flights.

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Schools are testing pepper-spraying drones to stop shooters -- Schools in three states will be equipped with drones this coming academic year that aim to find and deter active shooters within seconds.

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U.S. bans humanoid robot imports, eyeing China and national security concerns -- The Federal Communications Commission is banning imports of new foreign-made humanoid robots and power inverters, citing national security risks, in a move that targets China.

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Chaotic, dangerous weather sweeps U.S. -- Historic, life-threatening flash floods swamped parts of the Northeast this week. In the West, a rare firenado was caught on camera as scorching temperatures bake several states. Rob Marciano is tracking it all.

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Firefighters battle France's biggest blaze -- The deadly wildfires in Europe continued to burn on Wednesday, with one of the biggest in the Bordeaux region, famous for its wine. The newest challenge is brutal heat with temperatures topping 100 degrees. Ramy Inocencio is on the frontlines with the firefighters.

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Sources: ICE collaborating more with TSA -- Sources tell CBS News a recent rise in immigration-related arrests in U.S. airports is due to a closer collaboration between ICE and the TSA. CBS News' Camilo Montoya-Galvez has the story.

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CBS Evening News - Fauci invokes the Fifth over 100 times - Dr. Anthony Fauci faced an angry Senate hearing on Wednesday, with Republicans confronting him over diary entries and his handling of the government's response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Nikole Killion has more. 9H ago - 2:11

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New attacks in U.S.-Iran war -- Iran released video it claimed showed advanced ballistic missiles targeting U.S. forces in Jordan in a surprise attack at the same base where three Americans were killed less than two weeks ago. Charlie D'Agata reports.

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Acting CDC director on Fauci's testimony -- Dr. Jay Bhattacharya, the director of the National Institutes of Health and the acting director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention spoke with Matt Gutman about Dr. Anthony Fauci's hearing on Wednesday and other health issues that affect many Americans.

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The Daily Report - Soccer groups criticize new FIFA plan - A little more than a month after a very successful World Cup, FIFA, the world governing body of soccer, is cooking up something new. It's given member organizations and clubs until Sept. 19 to sign off on a proposed plan to sell shares of its most prestigious tournaments, and it's causing some controversy. Margaret Fleming, who reports on the business of soccer for Front Office Sports, has more. 4H ago - 3:30

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BTS won't submit music for 2027 Grammy Awards -- Maria Sherman, music reporter at the Associated Press, joins "The Daily Report" to break down what BTS' refusal to submit music for the 2027 Grammy Awards over a new category means as the band returns from an extended hiatus.

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Legal analysis of Dr. Anthony Fauci hearing -- CBS News' legal contributor Jessica Levinson breaks down the legal implications of Dr. Anthony Fauci's invoking of the Fifth Amendment amid lawmakers' questions on the COVID-19 pandemic during Wednesday's Senate hearing.

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Trump threatens to hit Iran "very hard" -- President Trump renewed his threats to hit Iran "very hard" on Wednesday following surprise attacks on U.S. forces in the Middle East. CBS News' chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes has more.

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