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Robot sets record in half-marathon -- A humanoid robot named Lightning set a record and finished a half-marathon in Beijing in just 50 minutes and 26 seconds on Sunday, according to Chinese media. The fastest human to ever run that distance took approximately 57 minutes. Dozens of robots took part in the race, which was separate from human runners.

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D4vd expected to face murder charge -- The Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office is expected on Monday to charge singer-songwriter d4vd with murder, seven months after 14-year-old Celeste Rivas' body was found in a car that he owned. The 21-year-old musician was arrested last week. Matt Gutman reports.

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Pope Leo on Trump, mission to preach peace -- Pope Leo says the speech he made where he said "the world is being ravaged by a handful of tyrants" was written before President Trump first lashed out. A week ago the American-born pontiff responded to posts from Mr. Trump head-on. Chris Livesay reports.

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CBS News took a boat into the Strait of Hormuz. Here's what we saw.

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For Jewish Iranians, war with Israel brings a flood of mixed emotions -- Jewish Iranians tell CBS News the war with Israel has brought conflicting emotions, and they wish leaders in both countries would "let us live in peace."

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What it could take for the U.S. to remove highly enriched uranium from Iran -- The fate of the Iran war centers on highly enriched uranium, an essential ingredient for nuclear weapons. A post-Soviet-era operation that could inform a U.S. recovery mission in Iran. -- Apr 19

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Mike Waltz says U.S. is "never going to take an approach of trust" with Iran -- U.N. Ambassador Mike Waltz said Sunday that the U.S. is "never going to take an approach of trust" with Iran as U.S. officials are set to head to Islamabad for a second round of talks this week. -- Apr 19

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Who will run the Federal Reserve if the Senate doesn't confirm Trump's pick? -- President Trump is fighting to reshape the Federal Reserve by replacing Chair Jerome Powell with Kevin Warsh - but if the Senate doesn't confirm Warsh by next month, it's not clear who will run the nation's central bank.

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Mars rover carries out chemistry experiment never done beyond Earth -- "This experiment's never been run before on another world," said Amy Williams, an astrobiologist working on the Curiosity mission.

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Neighbors recall "full-blown shootout" as father targeted kids in shooting -- Neighbors who witnessed the deadly mass shooting of eight children in Shreveport, Louisiana, recalled what whey heard and saw as the massacre took place early Sunday.

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8 children killed in shooting in Louisiana as father targets his family

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Mexico probing role of U.S. officials killed in car crash after drug lab raid -- The crash, following an operation to destroy a clandestine drug lab, has reignited a debate over U.S. involvement in Mexican security operations.

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Tim Cook to step down as Apple CEO, with John Ternus tapped as successor -- Apple CEO Tim Cook will step down in August and become executive chairman of Apple's board.

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Canadian tourist killed in shooting at Mexico's Teotihuacan pyramids -- Mexico's security officials said a gunman opened fired at the popular tourist spot, killing a Canadian woman and injuring at least 13 people, including six Americans.

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Mass murder trial in El Salvador for almost 500 alleged MS-13 members -- Nearly 500 alleged MS-13 members, including several alleged leaders, are on trial collectively in El Salvador, accused of thousands of murders.

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Uber found liable for actions of driver who grabbed passenger's inner thigh -- The so-called bellwether case is part of a broader group of sexual assault lawsuits filed against Uber in multiple jurisdictions around the country and is the third to go to trial.

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6 missing after U.S.-flagged ship found overturned following typhoon -- An HC-130 Hercules airplane crew confirmed the identity of the vessel as the Mariana, a 145-foot U.S.-registered dry cargo vessel, officials said.

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Debunking Seven Myths About the Iran War -- The progressive left and the isolationist right have found common ground on Iran. They are both wrong.

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Mamdani, Scapegoating the Rich Won't Fill a $5.4 Billion Budget Hole -- New York City's wealthy pay 40 percent of its bills. The mayor just declared war on them.

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Why Don't I Breastfeed? Because I Don't Want to! -- Despite what a random mom online might say, you don't have to martyr yourself to be a good mother.

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Kash Patel sues The Atlantic for $250 million over story on alleged drinking -- FBI Director Kash Patel filed a defamation lawsuit against The Atlantic, saying a recent story about his alleged frequent drinking and absences included "false and obviously fabricated" claims.

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U.S. soldier's wife detained by ICE in Texas after immigration appointment -- The wife of a sergeant first class was detained by ICE at an immigration appointment in Texas. He says he doesn't understand why, and "ICE is out of control right now."

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Supreme Court takes up religious liberty case over Colorado's preschool program -- The legal fight is the latest to land before the Supreme Court in recent years that involve religious entities' participation in state-funded programs.

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House GOP touts record fundraising haul in first three months of 2026 -- The National Republican Congressional Committee, House Republicans' campaign arm, is touting a record-breaking fundraising haul to start the 2026 midterm cycle, the committee chairman told CBS News.

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Supreme Court turns away parental rights case over child's gender transition -- The Supreme Court turned away a legal battle testing whether a public school violates parents' rights when it encourages their child's social gender transition without their knowledge or consent.

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$100,000 home equity loan vs. $100,000 HELOC: Which has the cheaper monthly payments now? -- Home equity loans and HELOCs both offer affordable ways to borrow $100,000 now, but which will actually be cheaper?

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Here's how much a $100,000 home equity loan costs monthly now that rates are lower

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

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New business owner? Here's how to find, screen and hire employees fast

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Why your online job post is getting ignored (and how to fix it)

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$5,000 CD vs. $5,000 high-yield savings vs. $5,000 money market account: Which earns the most interest in 2026? -- Moving funds out of a traditional savings account into one of these types could be a smart (and lucrative) choice.

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How much interest can a $10,000 CD account earn now vs. April 2025?

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$12,000 CD vs. $12,000 high-yield savings vs. $12,000 money market account: Here's which will earn the most now

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Tariff refund portal off to bumpy start as some businesses report glitches -- Some U.S. importers reported problems filing tariff refund claims after Customs and Border Patrol launched its dedicated portal on Monday.

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United merger with American Airlines would hurt consumers, senators say -- Airlines could hike ticket prices and fees if United and American were to join forces, lawmakers warn.

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Food stamp work rules don't increase employment, researchers say -- Work requirements will encourage people who are able to work to seek and maintain jobs, proponents say. But researchers haven't found that they lower the unemployment rate. -- Apr 20

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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. -- Apr 17

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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. -- Apr 17

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Southwest planes nearly collide over Nashville -- The pilots of two Southwest Airlines jets had to scramble to avoid a mid-air collision over the weekend. Kris Van Cleave reports.

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Businesses start requesting tariff refunds -- Beginning on Monday, businesses were able to apply for refunds for President Trump's tariffs that were later declared unconstitutional by the Supreme Court. Jo Ling Kent reports on some of the issues they're running into.

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Tim Cook to step down as Apple CEO -- After 15 years, Tim Cook is stepping down as Apple's CEO. Starting in September, Cook will be the executive chairman of Apple's board of directors. New York Times technology correspondent Mike Isaac joins CBS News to discuss.

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Active-duty soldier's wife faces deportation -- The wife of an active-duty U.S. soldier is facing deportation after ICE detained her last week during an appointment at an immigration office. CBS News immigration correspondent Camilo Montoya-Galvez reports.

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CBS Mornings - Op-ed encourages parents to underachieve - Writer Rachel Feintzeig argues in a now viral New York Times op-ed that expectations for parents' involvement in their kids' lives are "out of control." She talks to "CBS Mornings" about the guilt of trying to be the perfect parent and how parents can solve the issue together. Apr 20 - 6:01

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Teen perseveres through health challenges -- At birth, Dylan Law survived 22 minutes without a heartbeat. Years later, he would earn the nickname "the comeback kid" as he persevered through multiple health challenges. David Begnaud reports.

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60 Minutes - Rachel Goldberg-Polin | 60 Minutes Interview - When Hamas abducted her son Hersh, Rachel Goldberg-Polin became the face of the hostage crisis in Israel. Since his murder, she says she has learned that the constant pain of grief is a "badge of love. Apr 19 - 13:11

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Turning recordings of animals into music -- Stewart Copeland, best known as the drummer with The Police, teamed up with naturalist Martyn Stewart for "Wild Concerto." Their album combines music with the sounds of animals.

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U.S. eyes Iran's highly enriched uranium -- The fate of the Iran war centers on highly enriched uranium, an essential ingredient for nuclear weapons. A post-Soviet-era operation that could inform a U.S. recovery mission in Iran.

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Pope Leo's voice on American politics -- In the months since his election, Pope Leo has spoken up against both the war in Iran and the mass deportation of migrants in the U.S. His statements have inspired American cardinals to speak out.

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The ticking time bomb on U.S. roadways -- In a scheme plaguing roadways, some commercial trucking networks are racking up safety violations and evading federal enforcement by dissolving bad records and operating under new names.

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