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Sen. Cassidy says "there's a deal to be had" on health care after failed Senate votes -- Sen. Bill Cassidy, a Louisiana Republican, said "there's a deal to be had" on a plan to address health care costs after a pair of bills failed to secure enough support to advance in the Senate last week.

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Fear of flying: Faith Salie on Secretary Duffy and the pajama resistance -- When Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy admonished air travelers who didn't "dress up" for their flights, flyers responded - by wearing pajamas. Faith Salie looks at what travelers think of the Secretary's flight of fancy.

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What are the prospects for laid-off workers? -- In 2025, more than 1.1 million Americans were laid off from their jobs, the most since the COVID pandemic, even as corporate profits remain high. Business experts discuss the reasons why companies resort to layoffs.

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Machado says "I absolutely support President Trump's strategy" on Venezuela -- Venezuelan opposition leader and Nobel Peace Prize winner Maria Corina Machado said she's "absolutely" supportive of President Trump's strategy in the country.

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Steps of Faith: How "Ted Lasso" star Jason Sudeikis and friends brought hope and charity to amputees -- An annual fundraiser in Kansas City called Thundergong! has helped more than 2,000 amputees around the country pay for prosthetic limbs through the Steps of Faith Foundation.

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Person of interest in custody after Brown University shooting, officials say -- Two people were killed and nine more were wounded in a shooting Saturday afternoon in a building on the campus of Brown University in Rhode Island, authorities said.

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A "Survivor" finalist's mission to prove his late sister was murdered -- "Survivor" 48 contestant Joe Hunter believes his sister Joanna, whose death was ruled a suicide, was murdered. He and their mother are working to be Joanna's voice and advocate for others who have experienced domestic violence.

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Man who attacked, then rescued, ex-wife hoped to be her hero -- Morgan Metzer survived a violent attack in her Canton, Georgia, home by an assailant she described as dressed in black and sounding like Batman. The only thing more surprising than the attack itself - was the suspect.

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Fernando Mendoza becomes first-ever Indiana Hoosier to win the Heisman -- Fernando Mendoza claimed 2,362 first place votes to nab the prize.

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7 highlights from Erika Kirk's CBS News town hall -- Erika Kirk recalls the emotional fog of Charlie Kirk's assassination, addresses conspiracy theories and takes questions during a CBS News town hall hosted by Bari Weiss.

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Washington state experiences devastating flooding, Midwest braces for arctic blast -- Washington state residents are bracing for possible mudslides and levee failures from floodwaters that are expected to be slow to recede.

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At least 2 killed, several wounded in Brown University shooting; manhunt on for suspect -- The shooting occurred in a first-floor classroom of a school engineering building during final exams, authorities said. The gunman remains at large.

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Comedy icon Dick van Dyke celebrates turning 100: "I still try to dance" -- The famed star sang and danced his way into America's heart through his illustrious career that has spanned nearly eight decades.

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United flight returns to Dulles airport after engine failure during takeoff -- United Airlines said no injuries were reported after the plane returned to Dulles International Airport.

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Winning numbers announced for estimated $1 billion Powerball jackpot -- The $1 billion jackpot is the seventh-largest in the game's history.

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