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The Takeout - Trump continues "2-week" trend with Iran ceasefire - The U.S. and Iran's ceasefire sets up a two-week window for negotiations. "Two weeks" has been a go-to refrain for President Trump dating back to his first term. Political strategists Kendra Barkoff Lamy and Erin Maguire join with analysis. 1H ago - 05:49

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World Central Kitchen chef in Beirut on strikes -- Lebanon says Israeli strikes killed over 100 people and injured hundreds more in the capital of Beirut on Wednesday. World Central Kitchen Chef Corps member Aline Kamakian, who is working in Beirut and saw the aftermath of those strikes, joins to discuss.

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U.S. Embassy in Baghdad issues travel warning -- Despite both the U.S. and Iran claiming to have a ceasefire agreement, the U.S. Embassy in Baghdad on Wednesday warned Americans not to travel by air in the region due to ongoing missile, drone and rocket attacks. CBS News contributor Niall Ferguson joins with analysis.

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Clay Fuller on winning Greene's old seat -- Trump-backed candidate Clay Fuller beat Democrat Shawn Harris in a Georgia special election Tuesday to fill Marjorie Taylor Greene's old congressional seat. Fuller joins "The Takeout" to discuss his victory.

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Trump meets with Rutte after NATO criticism -- NATO chief Mark Rutte is meeting with President Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio days after the president expressed frustration with the military alliance over a lack of support in the war with Iran. Former U.S. Ambassador to NATO Ivo Daalder joins with analysis.

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Will the Iran ceasefire ease U.S. gas prices? Here's what experts think. -- Gas prices in the U.S. continued to edge up on Wednesday even as oil prices fell. Here's how long it could take for fuel costs to recede.

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Trump announces "double sided ceasefire" with Iran, says Strait of Hormuz must reopen -- President Trump said​ he has agreed to a "double sided CEASEFIRE" with Iran, less than two hours before his deadline for Iran to either cut a deal with the U.S. or face massive strikes on its power plants.

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Inside the daring mission to rescue a U.S. airman downed in Iran -- U.S. forces mounted an urgent and high-risk rescue effort to find an airman who was forced to eject from a downed F-15E fighter jet over Iran. -- Apr 6

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NASA gears up for Artemis II crew's return to Earth -- With astronauts closing out on-board tests, flight controllers are prepping for re-entry and splashdown Friday.

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NASA drops Artemis II moon mission playlist with astronauts' wake-up songs

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Stunning photos from Artemis II show Earth, moon, eclipse from space

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Trump calls Artemis II astronauts "modern-day pioneers" in live conversation

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Human remains identified as pair who vanished after 2013 car chase -- Molly Miller and Colt Haynes were last seen on July 7, 2013, and spoke to friends the next morning before vanishing.

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Police dog named Hulk sniffs out record 48 tons of marijuana -- "All of this was thanks to the work of the dog," said the commander of the Canine Operations Battalion. "It wasn't based on intelligence."

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EPA chief Lee Zeldin tells climate skeptics to "celebrate vindication" -- The head of the Environmental Protection Agency on Wednesday defended his decision to repeal the legal determination that serves as the basis for federal rules to slow climate change.

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Americans expect to work much longer than they would like. Here's why. -- Many employees expect to retire later as mounting expenses strain budgets, while others hunker down at work as part of the "great stay."

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Kanye West's upcoming Italy gig sparks debate after U.K. denied rapper entry -- The rapper formerly known as Kanye West being denied entry into the U.K. has raised questions over the star's upcoming performance in Italy.

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GM recalls more than 270,000 cars in U.S. over rearview camera risk -- Cameras on some Chevrolet Malibus can display blank or distorted images, posing a risk to drivers, according to safety regulators.

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Bible stories might be made required reading for Texas public school students -- A proposal to make Bible stories required reading in Texas public schools is putting the state at the center of another contentious battle over the role of religion in classrooms.

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Will Colleges Ever Give Up Racial Preferences? -- The fight for fair admissions continues three years after the Supreme Court banned the consideration of race.

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Can Peptides Really Reverse Aging? -- Peptide enthusiasts, including Robert F. Kennedy Jr., say these drugs can do everything from rejuvenating skin to accelerating the healing of injuries to reversing the aging process. But can they?

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The Man Putting America Back on the Moon -- The new NASA administrator is sending astronauts back to the moon after over half a century-but can he build NASA back into the leading space power it once was?

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Vance praises Hungary's Orban, accuses EU of influencing election -- Vice President JD Vance visited Hungary to show support for Prime Minister Viktor Orban, a self-proclaimed proponent of "illiberal democracy."

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Republican Clay Fuller to replace Marjorie Taylor Greene in House -- Republican Clay Fuller faced Democrat Shawn Harris in a Georgia runoff election after Marjorie Taylor Greene stepped down from her House seat.

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Few Republicans condemn Trump's Iran threat, Democrats call for removal -- Republicans in Congress largely stayed silent, while dozens of Democrats called for President Trump to be removed from office after he threatened "a whole civilization will die tonight."

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Mullin visits town devastated by Hurricane Helene, promises reforms to FEMA -- In his first official visit to a tiny North Carolina town devastated by Hurricane Helene, new Secretary of Homeland Security Markwayne Mullin reassured locals he intends to reform FEMA - not eliminate it.

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Lawsuit challenges DOJ memo finding presidential records law unconstitutional -- A pair of organizations filed a lawsuit challenging the Justice Department's determination that a presidential records law is unconstitutional. -- Apr 7

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How much do you actually lose when you sell your gold investments? -- Thinking about selling your gold assets? Taxes, dealer spreads and other fees could cost you more than expected.

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These are the biggest risks of gold investing right now, according to experts

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Here's what $25,000 in gold could look like by the end of 2026, experts say

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How much does a HELOC cost monthly at today's rates? -- A HELOC offers homeowners an affordable way to borrow money now. Here's what it can cost at today's interest rates.

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

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Is a HELOC or a home equity loan the better option this April?

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Can a debt collector garnish your bank account and paycheck at the same time? -- Debt collectors have more power than many borrowers realize, but can they try to collect from two directions?

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What happens if your bank account is levied with no money in it?

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What happens to your bills if your bank account is frozen by a debt collector?

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Dow surges more than 1,300 points as investors embrace Iran ceasefire -- Investors cheered the announcement of a two-week ceasefire, which President Trump said is contingent on the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.

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This male model sporting a crisp summer shirt isn't real. Will consumers care? -- Many brands are turning to AI to advertise their products. Others are rejecting the technology, pledging to lean into "real" images.

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AI will affect more than half of all U.S. jobs, analysis finds -- Artificial intelligence is more likely to change the nature of work than to supplant masses of workers, according to researchers. -- Apr 7

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Gilgo Beach killings suspect pleads guilty -- Rex Heuermann, the man charged with several counts of murder in the Gilgo Beach killings probe, pleaded guilty in court on Wednesday. CBS News' Tom Hanson has more.

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Iranian media: Strait of Hormuz closed -- Iranian state media said Wednesday that tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz is "suspended" over Israeli's continued attacks against Hezbollah in Lebanon. CBS News senior foreign correspondent Imtiaz Tyab has more.

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Woman on how she helped take down cult leader -- Christine Marie exclusively speaks with "CBS Mornings" about the new docuseries, "Trust Me: The False Prophet," which details how she helped take down a cult leader. She's joined by Rachel Dretzin, who directed the docuseries.

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Oil prices plunge after Trump announces ceasefire -- Oil prices plunged on Wednesday after President Trump announced a 2-week ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran. CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger has more.

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