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Army general left classified maps of Ukraine war on train, watchdog finds -- The Defense Department inspector general found Major General Antonio Aguto in separate incidents improperly handled classified documents and engaged in the "overindulgence of alcohol."

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House Oversight chairman subpoenas Bondi for testimony on Epstein files -- The subpoena​ issued by GOP Rep. James Comer of Kentucky requires Bondi to appear for a deposition on April 14.

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Live - Live Updates: 2026 Illinois primary elections voting underway - The Illinois primary election for 2026 is today, March 17, with races for governor, U.S. Senate and U.S. House up for grabs. Get live updates and results from the polls. updated 1M ago

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Latest CBS News Videos - Meteor spotted over Pennsylvania, Ohio - A meteor was seen streaking across the sky in multiple states, including Pennsylvania and Ohio, officials said. Some residents reported hearing a loud boom or explosion when the asteroid, traveling at 45,000 miles per hour, fragmented and caused a pressure wave that reached the ground, NASA said. 46M ago - 00:50

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Breaking down the Illinois Senate primary -- Illinois is holding primary elections Tuesday with the main focus on the race for the seat of outgoing U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin. CBS News White House reporter Aaron Navarro has more.

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Analysis of recent traffic in Strait of Hormuz -- Just 15 vessels were able to pass through the Strait of Hormuz over the last three days, according to an analysis from data intelligence platform Kpler. Matt Smith, an analyst at Kpler, joined CBS News to discuss.

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Israel says Ali Larijani is dead: What we know -- Israeli officials say Iran's top security official, Ali Larijani, was killed in strikes overnight. CBS News senior foreign correspondent Imtiaz Tyab has more.

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Trump says he's disappointed in NATO -- President Trump said Tuesday that he's "disappointed in NATO" as he pushes for the alliance to help reopen the Strait of Hormuz. CBS News White House reporter Olivia Rinaldi has more.

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Arizona alleges Kalshi engaged in illegal gambling, election wagering -- The complaint includes 20 separate counts against Kalshi, claiming the company accepted bets from Arizona residents in violation of state law.

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Here's how much U.S. families need to make to feel economically secure -- Many Americans feel like they live in a "hamster wheel economy," said one expert who studies economic security.

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Amazon introduces 1-hour and 3-hour delivery in U.S. -- Amazon is speeding deliveries, putting pressure on other retailers. Here's where 1- and 3-hour delivery options are available and how much the service costs.

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Chief Justice: Personal attacks on judges are "dangerous and it's got to stop" -- President Trump has slammed the Supreme Court justices who voted to strike down most of his tariffs, claiming they "openly disrespect the Presidents who nominate them."

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Sponsored - Using AI for financial advice? Here's what to watch out for. AI and other technologies can help you manage your financial life. But don't rely exclusively on such tools for money matters. 4H ago

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Spring break "takeovers" overwhelm some top Florida destinations -- Spring break "takeovers," which are massive gatherings organized on social media, are overwhelming some top destinations and posing dangers.

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The U.S. is the world's leading oil producer. So why are gas prices soaring? -- "If the price of oil goes up, the price of everything goes up," said former U.S. Energy Secretary Ernest Moniz.

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Top Trump counterterrorism official resigns over Iran war -- President Trump's director of the National Counterterrorism Center, Joe Kent, announced his immediate resignation Tuesday, citing the administration's decision to intervene in Iran.

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How much does becoming a homeowner at 30 boost your net worth? -- Hopping on the property train earlier in life can significantly increase your wealth, a recent study found. Here's how much.

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More flights canceled or delayed as weather, TSA staffing upend travel -- Powerful storms swept across the eastern half of the country as many airports are also struggling with disruptions from reduced staffing at security checkpoints.

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Meteor identified as likely cause of boom heard across Ohio -- Some residents immediately feared the sound was an explosion, according to CBS affiliate WOIO, but weather service officials say it appears to have been a meteor.

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Senate votes to begin marathon debate over SAVE America Act -- The Senate voted to begin a marathon debate on the SAVE America Act, an elections bill that President Trump has been pressing Republicans to pass.

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Blizzards, severe storms, heat wave hit U.S. with array of extreme weather -- From a surprising heat wave in California to blizzards burying parts of the Midwest and storms rolling over the East Coast, chaotic weather put more than half the nation's population in the path of extreme conditions.

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Illinois Senate primary race is test of Pritzker's sway, Democrats' views of ICE -- The 2026 Democratic primary campaign in Illinois for retiring Sen. Dick Durbin's Senate seat could set the tone for other midterm primaries.

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Alleged pipe bomber argues charges should be tossed under Jan. 6 pardons -- A man who was accused of planting pipe bombs outside the RNC and DNC on the eve of the Jan. 6 attack is arguing he is covered by President Trump's sweeping pardons of alleged Jan. 6 rioters.

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