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Pakistan pushing for Round 2 of "Islamabad Process" after failed Iran talks -- A senior Pakistani government source told CBS News that Islamabad is in active contact with Washington and Tehran to bring them back to the negotiating table over the Iran war.

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Pope Leo, President Trump at odds over Iran war -- Pope Leo XIV and President Trump, two of the most influential Americans in the world, are at odds over the war in Iran and the federal crackdown on immigration in the United States. -- Apr 12

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Trump says U.S. will blockade Strait of Hormuz, intercept ships that paid Iran -- President Trump said the U.S. Navy will begin blockading ships from entering or exiting the Strait of Hormuz and intercept vessels that have paid tolls to Iran. -- Apr 12

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Appeals court shuts down criminal contempt probe over deportation flights -- U.S. District Judge James Boasberg launched a criminal contempt inquiry after he said officials defied an order to turn around flights of Venezuelan migrants bound for El Salvador.

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Powerful super typhoon takes aim at remote U.S. islands in Pacific -- The inner eyewall of Super Typhoon Sinlaku came ashore on a chain of remote U.S. island territories in the Western Pacific, which includes Guam, on Tuesday.

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Brazil's former spy chief who fled country arrested by ICE in U.S. -- Alexandre Ramagem was sentenced to 16 years in prison for his role in the coup attempt by supporters of former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro.

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At least 16 wounded in Turkey high school shooting; gunman dead -- An 18-year-old attacker, armed with a shotgun, fired randomly inside a vocational high school, wounding 10 students, four teachers, a canteen employee and a police officer, the local governor said.

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U.S. military kills 2 in another alleged drug boat strike in eastern Pacific -- The latest strike on an alleged drug-trafficking boat brings the contentious campaign's death toll to at least 170.

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Utilities to spend $1.4 trillion over 5 years amid data center boom -- A majority of investor-owned utilities surveyed by PowerLines said data centers are a top driver of capital spending.

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Oprah picks "Go Gentle" by Maria Semple for book club: Read an excerpt -- Oprah Winfrey chose Maria Semple's book "Go Gentle" as her latest book club pick. Read a free excerpt here.

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Colombia to kill dozens of "cocaine hippos" linked to Pablo Escobar -- The hippos are the descendants of four brought to the country in the 1980s by notorious drug lord Pablo Escobar as he built a private zoo.

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L.A. schools strike averted as deal reached; schools open Tuesday -- A Los Angeles Unified School District strike​ has been avoided and schools are open Tuesday after the district and the Service Employees International Union reached an agreement.

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The New 'Conversion Therapy' Is Making Gay Kids Trans -- Adopting traits of the opposite sex is often a sign of same-sex attraction. But today, many children who do so are steered toward changing their sex.

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Who Should Control AI's Most Dangerous Secrets? -- Anthropic's latest model, Mythos, is stirring debate about whether AI must be placed under a Manhattan Project-style federal authority.

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Israel Has an Extremism Problem -- Besides the moral failure, Israel's institutional failure to crack down on violent settlers is damaging its ability to fight for its survival.

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Eric Swalwell says he will resign from Congress amid sexual assault allegations -- "I plan to resign my seat in Congress," Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell said Monday as he faces an expulsion vote.

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Trump faces backlash over post depicting him like Jesus -- The image was deleted from President Trump's Truth Social account, but the president said it depicted him as a "doctor, making people better."

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DHS orders thousands of employees back to work despite shutdown -- The Department of Homeland Security has ordered thousands of furloughed employees back to work, even as the agency technically remains shut down and unfunded by Congress.

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Texas Rep. Tony Gonzales to step down as he faces expulsion vote -- The Texas Republican faces an expulsion vote stemming from his affair with a staffer who later died by suicide.

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DOJ fires at least 4 prosecutors involved in FACE Act cases during Biden admin. -- Among those fired is Sanjay Patel, a longtime federal prosecutor in the Civil Rights Division's criminal section who was placed on administrative leave last month, sources told CBS News at the time.

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Tax debt vs. tax lien: What's the difference and why it matters

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What are today's home equity loan and HELOC interest rates: April 14, 2026? -- Considering borrowing from your home equity? Here are the home equity loan and HELOC interest rates to know first.

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Are lenders tightening HELOC rules in 2026? Here's what experts say

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What will HELOC interest rates look like by the end of 2026? Experts weigh in

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What are today's mortgage interest rates: April 14, 2026? -- Looking to buy a home? Want to refinance your existing home? These are the mortgage interest rates to know today.

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What the new inflation spike could mean for mortgage interest rates

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United CEO floated idea of United-American merger, sources say -- United CEO Scott Kirby​ floated the idea to Trump administration officials of United merging with American Airlines, according to sources familiar with the situation.

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Beef, that all-American food, is getting harder for Americans to afford -- The cost of ground beef in the U.S. has soared in recent years and is forecast to jump even further in 2026. What gives? -- Apr 13

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McDonald's to start selling refreshers and crafted sodas nationwide in May -- McDonald's is expanding its cold beverage menu and also plans to introduce energy drinks later this year.

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Stocks edge up, oil hovers around $100 after partial blockade begins -- Despite start of military operations to intercept ships region, investors still expect U.S. and Iran to find an off-ramp.

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Eye Opener: Tornadoes, hail slam Midwest -- Severe weather wreaks havoc across the Midwest with multiple tornadoes and damaging hail. Plus, CBS News spoke exclusively to two of Eric Swalwell's accusers. All that and all that matters in today's Eye Opener.

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Swalwell accusers speak out -- Two women who say Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell sexually harassed them spoke exclusively to CBS News about Swalwell's alleged advances and their difficult decisions to share their stories publicly. Swalwell has denied allegations of sexual misconduct but has paused his campaign for California governor and announced he will resign from Congress.

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Trump faces backlash over Christ-like image -- President Trump is facing backlash from both parties after posting an AI-image that appeared to depict him in the likeness of Jesus. He later deleted it. Weijia Jiang reports.

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Pope calls for peace, Trump touts strength -- President Trump's feud with Pope Leo XIV highlights how both message unity differently. CBS News' Chris Livesay reports.

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Brian Hooker says he thinks his wife is alive -- Brian Hooker, who was released after he was questioned in the disappearance of his wife Lynette Hooker in the Bahamas, says he believes she is still alive. Brian Hooker told police his wife fell from their dinghy during a nighttime boat ride more than a week ago. Cristian Benavides reports.

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Swalwell says he'll resign from Congress -- Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell says he'll resign from Congress following accusations of sexual misconduct. The announcement came one day after Swalwell suspended his campaign for California governor. He denies the allegations of sexual assault, but acknowledges he made "mistakes."

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Build your skincare routine on a budget -- Taking care of your skin can be expensive and the range of products and prices varies. Dermatologist Dr. Rachel Nazarian gives tips on how you can build a great skincare routine while staying on budget.

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Oprah reveals latest book club pick -- Oprah joins "CBS Mornings" to announce her newest book club selection, "Go Gentle" by Maria Semple. The book is about a divorce philosopher who meets a mysterious stranger and her orderly life is turned upside down.

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