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Exclusive - U.S. sent Iran a message via mediators as Trump says deal is possible, official says - Iran has received a message from the U.S. through mediators as a potential precursor to talks between the two warring countries, a senior Iranian Foreign Ministry official told CBS News, after President Trump suggested a deal is possible. 14H ago

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Could lasers help fend off Iran's drones? -- The Iran war is testing the U.S. military's ability to combat Iran's drones in a cost-effective way. Emerging laser tech, designed to zap drones out of the sky, may help.

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Trump postpones strikes on Iran's power plants after "productive conversations"

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Strait of Hormuz dotted with about a dozen Iranian mines, U.S. officials say -- U.S. officials say assessments show at least a dozen Iranian mines in the Strait of Hormuz as President Trump backs off his threat to target Iran's energy infrastructure over claims of productive peace talks

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Poll: Most say Iran war not going well, but don't want regime left in power -- Most Republicans, especially MAGA, continue to support the US action and express a lot of confidence in Trump personally. -- Mar 22

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Markwayne Mullin confirmed as DHS secretary in 54-45 Senate vote -- The Senate confirmed Markwayne Mullin as secretary of the Department of Homeland Security on Monday, finalizing President Trump's shakeup of DHS following months of scrutiny of Kristi Noem's leadership.

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Notorious apartheid police commander "Prime Evil" testifies on killings -- Eugene de Kock testified that one of the police officers implicated in the killings had asked him to help assist with a cover-up.

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Worst Hawaii flooding in 20 years leaves many homes in mud: "We lost everything" -- Hawaii is just beginning the recovery from a pair of massive storms that unleashed up to 4 feet of rain in parts of O'ahu and Maui over the past week, Gov. Josh Green said.

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Polymarket buckles down on insider trading after suspiciously timed bets -- Polymarket tightened its rules after questions surfaced over whether some prediction market customers engaged in insider trading.

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229 migrants found calling for help in back of truck in Mexico -- Veracruz is one of a number of states that migrants have historically crossed to reach the U.S., and are preyed upon by cartels and other criminal groups.

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U.S. Park Police officer ambushed, shot by 2 men in Washington, officials say -- A U.S. Park Police officer was seriously wounded in an ambush shooting in Washington, law enforcement officials said. The officer was targeted, they said.

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Quadruple amputee cornhole player accused of murder in Maryland -- Dayton James Webber, a quadruple amputee and professional cornhole player, was arrested and charged with murder in Maryland.

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Bill Cosby found liable in 1972 sexual assault, must pay nearly $60M in damages -- A civil jury in California found 88-year-old Bill Cosby liable for drugging and sexually assaulting Donna Motsinger in 1972, and awarded her nearly $60 million.

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OnlyFans owner Leonid Radvinsky dies of cancer at 43 -- The reclusive billionaire bought a majority stake in OnlyFans in 2018, growing the site into a major adult content platform.

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What Happens When You Pay Ex-Gang Members to Stop Crime? Ask Chicago. -- Illinois pays former gang members to prevent shootings in Chicago. Critics say the billion-dollar experiment has become a revolving door for crime. -- Mar 22

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Cuba's Useless Idiots -- Viral content creators like Hasan Piker and Ryan Grim were invited for a weekend in a blacked-out Cuba so they could preach the glories of 'la revoluci n.'

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The Terrorizing of British Jews -- Britain keeps saying antisemitism has no place here. Britain keeps being wrong.

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DOJ guts office helping poorer immigrants obtain affordable legal aid, sources say -- The DOJ's Recognition and Accreditation program enables non-attorneys to assist immigrants with needs including naturalization petitions and immigration court appearances.

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We visited an LA building with 89 registered hospices. Here's what we found. -- Advocates said the Van Nuys building looked like an example of "clustering" - a red flag for hospice fraud. -- Mar 19

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ICE detainee deaths on record pace, with Afghan man among latest to die - Even after accounting for record-high detention populations, the rate of deaths per 10,000 ICE detainees was the highest in 2025 than in any year since the COVID-19 pandemic hit in 2020. Mar 19

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Could the Iran war help Ukraine get back in Trump's good graces? -- Trump says aid for Ukraine depleted U.S. weapons stockpiles, but as the Iran war takes that mantle, Kyiv eyes opportunities to build long-term defense partnerships.

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Trump has Christopher Columbus statue placed near White House -- A statue of Christopher Columbus been placed on the grounds of the Eisenhower Executive Office Building adjacent to the White House.

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Supreme Court hears case over mail ballots that arrive after Election Day -- The Supreme Court is considering a challenge to a Mississippi law that allows ballots that are postmarked by but received up to five days after Election Day to be counted.

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Trump administration says it's ready to deport Abrego Garcia to Liberia -- The Trump administration has asked a federal judge to dissolve her order preventing ICE from deporting Kilmar Abrego Garcia to Liberia.

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U.S. sues Harvard, alleging it failed to protect Jewish and Israeli students -- The Trump administration argued that Harvard unlawfully discriminated against Jewish and Israeli students, in violation of federal civil rights law. -- Mar 20

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What are today's mortgage interest rates: March 24, 2026? -- Mortgage interest rates are responding to evolving market conditions. Here's where they stand for borrowers right now.

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Is a 20-year mortgage worth it now? Here's everything experts say to know.

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Here's what a $600,000 mortgage costs monthly at today's rates

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How much would a $75,000 HELOC cost each month at today's lower rates? -- HELOC rates have been falling, which is good news for borrowers, but what would a $75,000 line of credit cost now?

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Here's how much home equity homeowners have to borrow now (and how to access it)

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Here's how far HELOC costs have fallen since 2024 (and what borrowers should do now)

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What are today's mortgage interest rates: March 23, 2026?

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Ford recalls more than 254,000 vehicles due to software issue -- The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said the issue can reduce the driver's ability to detect hazards and increase the risk of a crash.

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As airport delays continue, can enrolling in TSA PreCheck save you time? -- "TSA PreCheck will likely help you, even now with the long lines we're seeing at checkpoints," said one travel expert.

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Here are Elon Musk's "most epic" goals for his vast Terafab chip plant -- Elon Musk unveiled plans for a massive chip manufacturing facility in Austin, Texas, that he said will power his "galactic" aspirations.

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How to cut down on pet expenses as costs rise -- Pet ownership costs over the past year have increased by up to 10%, according to Rover.

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Latest on Iran as confusion remains on talks -- An Iranian official said Monday that the U.S. sent Iran messages through a mediator that are being reviewed. This comes as the war in the Middle East persists. Axios' Marc Caputo joins CBS News with more.

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Probe begins on LaGuardia plane collision -- More details are emerging about the collision involving an Air Canada jet and a fire-rescue truck at New York City's LaGuardia Airport. CBS News' Bradley Blackburn reports.

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A first-hand look at TSA lines -- CBS News correspondents Skyler Henry, in Atlanta, and Nicole Sganga, in Houston, join travelers in TSA wait lines to give a first-hand look at the security checkpoints amid the partial government shutdown.

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CBS Mornings - Top cornhole player accused of murder - Dayton Webber, a quadruple amputee known as one of the top professional cornhole players in the U.S., is facing a series of charges including first-degree murder. Shanelle Kaul reports on the case against Webber. 1H ago - 02:05

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Travelers frustrated over long TSA wait times -- In Houston, some travelers at George Bush Intercontinental Airport dealt with wait times as long as six hours amid TSA staffing shortages. Meanwhile, security lines at Atlanta's airport extended all the way outside of the terminal. The Trump administration has deployed ICE and other DHS agents to 14 U.S. airports.

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Where to get the latest CBS Mornings Deals -- On this edition of CBS Mornings Deals, we show you items that might just become essentials in your everyday life. Visit cbsdeals.com to take advantage of these exclusive deals today. CBS earns commissions on purchases made through cbsdeals.com. -- Mar 23

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Patrick Ball on medical drama "The Pitt" -- "The Pitt" star Patrick Ball tells "CBS Mornings" he had been auditioning since 2013 and didn't think his acting dreams were "ever going to happen" when he was cast in the medical drama. He also opens up about how the series is personal for him. -- Mar 23

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The only active rare earth mine in the U.S. -- The Trump administration is working with a U.S. company to challenge China's dominance over rare earth elements. The metals are essential for components in smartphones, robotics, fighter jets, and drones.

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Ships stranded by Strait of Hormuz closure -- The unprecedented Strait of Hormuz closure amid the Iran war has spiked the price of oil and gas. It's also left thousands of crew members stranded on ships as the war rages on.

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