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6 missing after U.S.-flagged ship found overturned following typhoon -- An HC-130 Hercules airplane crew confirmed the identity of the vessel as the Mariana, a 145-foot U.S.-registered dry cargo vessel, officials said.

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Exclusive - House GOP touts record fundraising haul in first three months of 2026 - The National Republican Congressional Committee, House Republicans' campaign arm, is touting a record-breaking fundraising haul to start the 2026 midterm cycle, the committee chairman told CBS News. 2H ago

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Strike on alleged drug boat kills 3 in Caribbean Sea, U.S. military says -- The U.S. military said it launched another strike on a boat accused of ferrying drugs in the Caribbean Sea.

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Canada's leader describes ties to U.S. as "weaknesses that we must correct" -- Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney​ said in a video address​ released Sunday that Canada's strong economic ties to the United States were once a strength but are now a weakness that must be corrected.

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Full transcript of "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," April 19, 2026 -- On this "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" broadcast, U.N. Ambassador Mike Waltz and former Attorney General Eric Holder join Margaret Brennan.

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Mike Waltz says U.S. is "never going to take an approach of trust" with Iran -- U.N. Ambassador Mike Waltz said Sunday that the U.S. is "never going to take an approach of trust" with Iran as U.S. officials are set to head to Islamabad for a second round of talks this week.

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5 wounded in shooting near University of Iowa, including 3 students -- Officers from the Iowa City Police Department heard gunfire while responding to a report of a large fight, the department said.

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8 children killed in mass shooting in Shreveport, Louisiana -- The gunman, who is also dead, shot 10 people in total, according to police. All eight who died were children from 3 to 11 years old, police said.

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1 dead after small plane crashes into Florida yard -- One person was killed after a Cessna plane crashed into the yard of a home near Tampa, Florida, on Sunday morning.

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Iranian national arrested at LAX, suspected of trafficking weapons on Iran's behalf -- Shamim Mafi, 44 of Woodland Hills, is accused of brokering sales of bombs, drones and other items manufactured by Iran to Sudan.

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Using the ocean to power data centers -- The renewable energy company Panthalassa says it has a solution to the proliferation of AI data centers, which consume massive amounts of energy and are the cause of increased carbon pollution: sea-based data centers, powered by wave energy.

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Crafting a legacy out of wood -- George Nakashima (1905-1990), considered a giant of 20th century furniture design, was a leader of the American craft movement. His legacy continues through his daughter, Mira, who took the reins of the company he founded, Nakashima Woodworkers.

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Former judges speak out on Trump admin's immigration court purges -- Following President Trump's promise of mass deportations of undocumented immigrants, more than 200 immigration judges have been fired, forced out or retired, and are being replaced by what are advertised as "deportation judges."

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1,000 animal-rights activists try to storm Wisconsin beagle breeding facility -- The Dane County Sheriff's office said a "significant" number of people were arrested at the Ridglan Farms facility, which has accused of constant abuse, specifically towards beagles. The facility denies the accusations.

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How dangerous trucking companies escape their past and get back on the road -- As truck traffic increases, government and industry haven't been able to stop thousands of so-called "chameleon carriers," with deadly consequences.

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