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CBS News - World

Live - Iran war rages, Strait of Hormuz still blocked as Trump pushes for a deal - The Trump administration expects Iran's formal response to its 15-point peace proposal today, as Tehran continues blocking the Strait of Hormuz. updated 17M ago

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Ethics panel finds most violations proven against Rep. Cherfilus-McCormick -- The full committee will recommend sanctions for Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, a Florida Democrat, after the House's April recess.

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Epstein survivors sue government, Google over release of personal info -- The Justice Department has made public millions of pages from its investigation into convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

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Live - DHS funding live updates as Senate-approved bill faces headwinds in the House - The pressure now shifts to the House to end the Department of Homeland Security shutdown that has severely disrupted air travel in some major airports. Follow live updates. updated 22M ago

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Iran keeps Strait of Hormuz blocked, and threatens another key waterway -- Iran has a stranglehold on the Strait of Hormuz, and as pressure mounts, it's threatened to target another vital Middle East shipping lane, the Bab el-Mandeb Strait.

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Iran's response to U.S. peace proposal expected Friday, sources say -- The Iranian response to the U.S.' 15-point peace proposal is expected on Friday, multiple sources familiar with the matter told CBS News.

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FBI Director Kash Patel's personal email breached by hackers linked to Iran -- Iran-linked cyber criminals accessed FBI Director Kash Patel's personal email account, sources said.

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Man jailed for attacking woman after Barron Trump alerted police -- Matvei Rumiantsev was sentenced for the attack which was witnessed on a video call by President Trump's youngest son.

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Ex-cop suspected of killing mothers of his children arrested in Portugal -- Police said they found two bodies a day after stopping Cedric Prizzon in a car with his two children.

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2 boats carrying aid to Cuba reported missing by Mexico -- Since last week, activists from several countries have left Mexican ports on vessels loaded with food and other supplies for Cuba, which faces a humanitarian crisis in the face of a U.S.-imposed fuel embargo.

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Partner of flight attendant missing in Colombia: "I want to believe that he's alive" -- A search is underway for an American Airlines flight attendant whose disappearance while on a layover in Medellin, Colombia, has left his loved ones desperate for answers.

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Sharks in Bahamas test positive for caffeine, painkillers, cocaine -- Marine biologists found detectable levels of caffeine, cocaine and the over-the-counter painkillers in the blood of 28 sharks. -- Mar 26

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Transgender women athletes banned from women's Olympic events -- Transgender women athletes are now excluded from women's events at the Olympics after the IOC agreed to a new eligibility policy on Thursday. -- Mar 26

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Russia is helping Iran with intel to kill Americans, says top EU diplomat -- Russia is providing intelligence support to Iran in the Middle East war to "kill Americans," Kaja Kallas said Thursday. -- Mar 26

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Alleged Hezbollah member on U.S. terror list is arrested in Ecuador -- The Syrian man has been identified as a terrorist threat by the U.S. for belonging to Iran-backed militant group Hezbollah. -- Mar 26

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Rare mountain gorilla twins born in national park again -- Twin mountain gorillas were recently born in the Virunga National Park, renowned for its biodiversity but threatened by conflict. -- Mar 26

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Witkoff floats Iran peace plan as Trump extends pause on energy plant strikes -- President Trump has extended a pause on striking Iranian energy infrastructure until April 6.

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Trump says he doesn't call Iran conflict a "war" due to need for approval from Congress -- President Trump suggested late Wednesday he's avoiding describing the military conflict with Iran as a "war" because of concerns around the fact that Congress hasn't authorized military force. -- Mar 25

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