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The Daily Report - Pope Leo visits Africa during Trump clash - Pope Leo was in Angola on Friday for the third leg of his tour of Africa after he held a mass in Cameroon in front of roughly 120,000 people. CBS News' Chris Livesay reports and Michelle Boorstein, a religion reporter at the Washington Post, has more. 5H ago - 5:42

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Iran and Trump say Strait of Hormuz is open -- Iran said it has opened the Strait of Hormuz and President Trump said the regime is very close to making a deal. He told CBS News' Weijia Jiang that Iran had agreed to virtually everything the U.S. pushed for when the war started. CBS News' Imtiaz Tyab and Eleanor Watson report.

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U.S. could send senior officials back to Pakistan for Iran talks within days, sources say -- The Trump administration is considering a renewed diplomatic push that could send officials back to Pakistan within days, sources said.

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Oil prices plummet after Iran says Strait of Hormuz is "completely open" -- Prices dropped after Iran's foreign minister said the Strait of Hormuz is "completely open" for the remainder of the Israel-Lebanon ceasefire.

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U.S. intelligence detects signs China is weighing giving Iran advance radar systems -- The technology would enhance Iran's ability to detect and track incoming threats, like low-flying drones and cruise missiles.

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What we know about deaths, disappearances of staff at government labs -- The disappearances and deaths of 10 government workers tied to nuclear or space technology have sparked speculation online. President Trump said the cases are "hopefully, coincidence."

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Exclusive - White House eyes alleged Utah scandal as GOP frets about redistricting loss - White House officials are leaning on Utah Republicans to further examine ethics concerns regarding a relationship between two key players in a key gerrymandering case, sources told CBS News. 9H ago

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Spirit Airlines reached out to Trump administration for emergency bailout -- Spirit executives and other low-cost carriers are expected to meet with Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy next week.

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Reported tornado in Lena, Illinois, causes major damage; town is shut down -- A reported tornado in Lena, Illinois, about 47 miles west of Rockford, has caused extensive storm damage, including possibly to schools that had students inside at the time.

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Activist recalls surviving assassination attempt caught on video -- An environmentalist who survived an assassination attempt spoke during the presentation of a report that documented the killing of 10 activists in Mexico in 2025.

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Remains found in car ID'd as family who mysteriously vanished in 1958 -- The Ford station wagon thought to belong to the Martin family was found in 2024 by a diver who had been looking for it for several years.

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Judge rejects DOJ effort to get sensitive voter information from Rhode Island -- The decision from U.S. District Judge Mary McElroy marks the Justice Department's fifth loss in its attempts to access states' voter registration lists.

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Garret Anderson, Los Angeles Angels Hall of Fame outfielder, dies at 53 -- The Angels will wear a memorial patch this season bearing Garret Anderson's initials, the team announced.

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Trump to nominate Cameron Hamilton to run FEMA after he was ousted last year -- Cameron Hamilton was acting leader of FEMA last year and was ousted after telling Congress that the agency should not be eliminated.

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No, You Are Not Being Drafted -- The Trump administration announced a small change to the draft registration rules-and people immediately declared it to be an authoritarian plot.

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Don't Blame the Girlboss for the Falling Birth Rate -- The recent drop in fertility has nothing to do with career women. But a different cohort is having many fewer children.

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Send in the Mine-Clearing Dolphins -- A former trainer of Navy dolphins explains how they might help rid the Strait of Hormuz of mines-and restore commercial shipping.

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Senate passes short-term extension of surveillance law, following House -- The House and Senate have now passed a 10-day extension for the controversial warrantless surveillance law.

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Rep. Luna accuses Sen. Gallego of misconduct, which he denies -- GOP Rep. Anna Paulina Luna told CBS News that Democratic Sen. Ruben Gallego was the previously unnamed senator whom she accused of "very disturbing" conduct. Gallego has denied all wrongdoing.

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Exclusive - ICE head Todd Lyons planning to leave agency this spring - Todd Lyons, the acting head of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, is planning to leave the federal government later this spring. Apr 16

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Democrat Analilia Mejia projected to win N.J. House District 11 seat -- CBS News projects that Democrat Analilia Mejia will win the special election in New Jersey's 11th Congressional District, a seat formerly held by Gov. Mikie Sherrill. -- Apr 16

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Trump announces he's nominating Dr. Erica Schwartz for CDC director -- CBS News reported​ Wednesday that Dr. Erica Schwartz was emerging as the president's top pick for the role. -- Apr 16

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How much interest can a $10,000 CD account earn now vs. April 2025? -- The interest earnings a CD of this size offered one year ago were significant. But what do they look like this April?

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Here's how much a $100,000 home equity loan costs monthly now that rates are lower -- Home equity levels are up and interest rates are down. Here's how much a $100,000 home equity loan costs monthly now.

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

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How much does a HELOC cost monthly at today's rates?

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What are today's mortgage interest rates: April 17, 2026? -- Mortgage interest rates have seen significant movement in recent weeks. Here's what they are as of April 17, 2026.

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Should you lock in a mortgage rate before the April Fed meeting?

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What could mortgage interest rates look like by the end of 2026?

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Here's who is spending money on AI subscriptions, and how much they cost -- Households are starting to make room in their budgets for spending on generative AI subscriptions, new data shows.

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AI "agents" can do your shopping. Should you let them? -- Big retailers are embracing agentic commerce as a new way to shop. But you should think twice before handing over your credit card, tech experts say.

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Ford recalls nearly 1.4 million pickup trucks due to gearshift issue -- The recall affects F-150 vehicles quipped with a six-speed automatic transmission produced between March 12, 2014, and Aug. 18, 2017, according to NHTSA.

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Airlines cut routes in response to rising jet fuel costs amid Iran war -- Rising jet fuel prices are forcing airlines to cut routes and trim schedules.

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What we know about d4vd's arrest -- David Burke, a singer who performs under the name d4vd, is behind bars on suspicion of murder. He was arrested after the body of a 14-year-old girl was found in the trunk of his Tesla in September 2025. Matt Gutman reports.

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Stocks jump as Iran says Strait is open -- With word of the Strait of Hormuz reopening, the stock market soared on Friday. Oil prices dropped about 10%, and as a result, gas prices ticked downward. Kelly O'Grady breaks it all down.

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Jet fuel shortage could impact summer travel -- The International Energy Agency warned that Europe could be about six weeks from a major shortage of jet fuel due to supply chain disruptions stemming from the conflict in Iran. Kris Van Cleave reports.

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CBS Evening News - CBS News gets look at Strait of Hormuz - Imtiaz Tyab is the first American network news correspondent to get a look inside the Strait of Hormuz during the Iran war. 4H ago - 2:26

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Boy's birthday party shows lesson of love -- An Idaho boy volunteered with his dad at a recreation center for people with special needs. For his birthday party, he wanted all of them there. Steve Harman goes "On the Road" with the story about Grant Mullen's wish.

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Why might China seek involvement in Iran war? -- U.S. officials tell CBS News that days after the war with Iran started, U.S. intelligence detected that China was weighing whether to supply Iran with advanced radar technology. CBS News national security contributor Sam Vinograd has more.

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Which team can dethrone the OKC Thunder? -- The first round of the NBA playoffs begins Saturday with four games, but does any team have enough to keep the Oklahoma City Thunder from rolling toward its second-straight title? Chris Branch, senior writer for The Athletic, joins CBS News to discuss.

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Experts have warning for AI-generated podcasts -- Millions of Americans get health information from podcasts. Now, some medical experts are warning about the harmful impacts of misinformation on these programs. CBS News medical contributor Dr. Celine Gounder has more.

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