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"Mr. Nobody Against Putin": How one Russian teacher confronted Kremlin propaganda -- When the Kremlin's propaganda machine framed the invasion of Ukraine as a heroic calling, drilling the message into schoolchildren, one brave teacher turned his camera onto that indoctrination. The result: a remarkable Oscar-nominated documentary.

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Exclusive - Security detail requested for U.S. official who asked for Lisa Cook, Adam Schiff probes - A security detail has been requested from the federal health department's inspector general for top federal housing official Bill Pulte. 23H ago

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Trump asks for help to keep Strait of Hormuz open -- President Trump called on countries like the U.K., France, South Korea, Japan and even China to help keep the Strait of Hormuz open as Iran tries to strangle the flow of oil from the region. Charlie D'Agata reports.

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CBS Sunday Morning - These United States: Hollywood, the Dream Factory - In 1913, a leased barn in Los Angeles became Cecil B. DeMille's production center for the very first feature film shot in Hollywood. What started as a weather-friendly place for filmmakers grew into a phenomenon heralded around the world as a "dream factory." Turner Classic Movies host Ben Mankiewicz talks with actor Tony Goldwyn, director Patty Jenkins, and Motion Picture Association chairman and CEO Charles Rivkin about the historic rise of the film and entertainment industry; how Hollywood became a metaphor for America; and what the introduction of streaming and artificial intelligence might mean for the future of movies. 25M ago - 08:17

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With Iran choking off the Strait of Hormuz, what can the U.S. do? -- As the United States continues to intensify its war against Iran, the transit of oil through the Strait of Hormuz is still choked off - and the ramifications are being felt around the world. CBS News national security correspondent David Martin talks with Retired General Frank McKenzie about the hazards facing American ships; and how long it might take the U.S. Navy to open the Strait, a vital shipping channel through which one-fifth of the world's oil flows.

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Extended Interview: John Mayer -- In this web exclusive, singer-songwriter John Mayer gives Tracy Smith a tour of the Chaplin Recording Studios, part of the historic Hollywood lot he purchased, alongside director McG, to preserve a part of L.A.'s cultural history.

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A Hollywood landmark preserved -- Singer-songwriter John Mayer and film director and producer Joseph McGinty Nichol (known as McG) have teamed up to buy and renovate a piece of Hollywood history: the legendary movie studio built by Charlie Chaplin. Tracy Smith talks with Mayer, McG, and Hollywood historian Marc Wanamaker about the Chaplin Studios, its history as a soundstage and recording studio, and why it was important to preserve the production facilities' legacy, as a campus for artistic collaborations.

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"Mr. Nobody Against Putin": How a Russian teacher resisted -- When Russia invaded Ukraine, the Kremlin's propaganda machine framed the war as a heroic calling, drilling the message into children at every school in the country. One brave teacher turned his camera onto that indoctrination. The result: a remarkable Oscar-nominated documentary, "Mr. Nobody Against Putin." Elizabeth Palmer talks with schoolteacher Pasha Talankin, now living in exile, and his co-director David Borenstein, about the moral choice Talankin made as an act of resistance to expose Putin's lies.

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U.S. identifies 6 service members killed in refueling aircraft crash in Iraq -- Six U.S. service members who were killed in a military refueling aircraft crash over Iraq last week have been identified as members of the Ohio Air National Guard and Florida-based crew members.

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How would escorting oil tankers through Strait of Hormuz work? -- With oil markets paralyzed by the U.S.-Iran war, the Trump administration says it could escort ships through the Strait of Hormuz - a massive undertaking that experts say could already be in the preparatory stages. -- Mar 14

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U.S. offers $10 million, chance to relocate for info on Iran's leaders -- The State Department is seeking information on Iran's new supreme leader and nine other "key leaders" in the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps.

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Oscars 2026: Behind the scenes with the best picture nominees -- Watch scenes from the films nominated for best picture at the 98th annual Academy Awards, as well as interviews with the filmmakers.

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Oscars 2026: Behind the scenes with the best supporting actress nominees

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The 2026 Oscars are tonight. Here's how to watch live and what to know.

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2 FORMER FEDERAL WORKERS TURNED THEIR FIRINGS INTO A MOVEMENT TO HELP OTHERS -- Within days of their firings, two former federal workers launched a support group for fellow colleagues. What started out as 20 people has grown to almost 5,000.

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Murder-for-hire scheme uncovered in investigation of slain teacher -- Jocelyn Peters, a beloved third grade teacher in St. Louis, Missouri, was shot to death in her sleep. The crime scene held an unusual clue - something one detective says he had never seen before.

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Energy secretary directs Texas oil company to restore operations off California -- U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright invoked the Defense Production Act to restore the Sable Offshore Corp.'s Santa Ynez unit and pipeline off Santa Barbara's coastline.

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A dad's colon cancer spread to lungs. He says what happened next was a miracle. -- Spencer Laird was diagnosed with colon cancer at 26. At 30, he was told it had returned and spread to his lungs, with one tumor the size of a golf ball. -- Mar 14

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Remains of sailor identified more than 8 decades after Pearl Harbor attack -- U.S. Navy Seaman 1st Class Clyde C. McMeans, 26, was one of the 103 USS California crewmen killed during attacks on Pearl Harbor in 1941.

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She Was Nearly Recruited into Epstein's World-by Her Closest Friend -- A Ukrainian actress found her name in the recently released Epstein files, and made a shocking discovery about how she got there.

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The War in Iran Is Illegal. Here's Why That Matters. -- Launching military action without Congress is troubling enough. Doing so at a time when faith in the Constitution is collapsing makes it far more dangerous.

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Anthropic Doesn't Decide Our Military's Rules of Engagement -- Tech companies should focus on protecting our soldiers, not fighting the Pentagon.

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Dr. Oz pledges to tackle hospice fraud: "Do not steal from the American people" -- The Trump administration's Medicare boss reacts to CBS News investigation into California's hospice fraud problems.

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Trump announces Ric Grenell stepping aside as Kennedy Center president -- Matt Floca will be the new CEO and executive director of the Kennedy Center, President Trump announced.

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Trump posts renderings showing Kennedy Center exterior after planned renovation -- The Kennedy Center is set to close for two years on July 4.

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Democrats seek clarity on Epstein accountant's statements on Trump accuser -- Richard Kahn, who worked closely with Epstein for more than a decade, testified before the Oversight Committee on Wednesday.

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U.S. launches new investigations into 60 countries as it fights to restore tariffs -- The Trump administration has launched investigations into dozens of countries accused of failing to crack down on forced labor, flexing a law that lets the federal government impose tariffs.

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Sponsored - How to choose a gold IRA company: A consumer checklist - The wrong gold IRA company can cost you more than you bargained for, so make sure you know what to look for. Mar 13

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Gold IRA storage explained: Depositories, insurance and what you should verify

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Gold IRA rules and taxes: Withdrawals, penalties and common mistakes to avoid

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$5,000 CD account vs. $5,000 money market account: Which will earn more interest in 2026? -- While the interest earnings each account offers may be similar, there's more than that for savers to consider now.

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How to earn 4% interest (or more) on your tax refund right now

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4 money market account pros and cons to know this March

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What do you lose if you file for Chapter 13 bankruptcy? -- Chapter 13 bankruptcy can help borrowers reorganize debt, but it also comes with some trade-offs to understand.

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Which states prohibit wage garnishment by debt collectors?

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What should you do if your bank account is frozen by a debt collector?

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Chart shows what you're paying for when you buy a gallon of gas -- U.S. gas prices are surging as the Iran war drives up the global cost of oil. But what exactly accounts for what you pay at the pump?

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High oil prices are boosting airfares. These tips could save you money. -- Planning a trip? Travel experts recommend booking your flight soon as the Iran war drives up airline and ticket costs.

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These 2 bills would erase income taxes for millions of Americans -- Two Democratic lawmakers are proposing tax reforms that would eliminate federal income taxes for millions of Americans.

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Economic growth late last year was much weaker than previously thought -- GDP grew at a sluggish 0.7% pace in the final months of 2025 as the government shutdown hurt economic activity.

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Trump weighs Jones Act waiver amid rising fuel prices, White House says -- Easing the century-old shipping law could help lower fuel prices as the Iran war pushes crude oil near $100 a barrel, experts say.

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War in Iran squeezing U.S. oil supply -- The economic risks of the war in Iran are getting real for Americans at home. Stock markets ended the week down again as the conflict dragged on. This as U.S. crude oil costs are pumped up. Andres Gutierrez has more on the energy shock.

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Fliers facing long lines in U.S. amid DHS shutdown -- Fliers in the U.S. experienced long lines at security as TSA agents worked without pay. Tim McNicholas has more on the major problems looming this spring break.

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Two fired federal workers helping others like them -- Two former federal workers are turning their firings into a movement to help others. Nikole Killion has their story.

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48 Hours - Jocelyn Peters and the Notebook - Why did a man eat pages from a notebook when facing questions about the murder of a third grade teacher? "48 Hours" correspondent Anne-Marie Green reports. 11H ago - 41:22

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The Woman Who Died Twice -- A woman's body is found in a swamp, murdered. Impossible, say friends, who learned she'd died in a hospital five months earlier. "48 Hours" correspondent Erin Moriarty reports.

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Sade Robinson and The Secret Beach -- A teenage girl goes missing. Will evidence on a secluded beach reveal what happened? "48 Hours" correspondent Anne-Marie Green reports.

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Cati Blauvelt: Death of a Soldier's Wife -- A soldier goes on the run after his wife is murdered. With him, his 17-year-old girlfriend. What does she know? "48 Hours" correspondent Peter Van Sant reports.

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The Girl from Wahoo -- A girl is murdered in Wahoo, Nebraska. More than 50 years later, the clues that led to an arrest. "48 Hours" correspondent Natalie Morales reports.

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