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60 Minutes - Mardi Gras Indians keeping tradition alive - The Mardi Gras Indians, or Black Masking Indians, have been around since the 1800s. Members spend months painstakingly handcrafting suits to be worn while marching through New Orleans' neighborhoods. 3H ago - 13:22

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CBS Weekend News - Latest on Iran: Airman rescue, Trump threat - Charlie D'Agata and Taurean Small have the latest news on the Iran war, including details on the rescue of a U.S. airman whose fighter jet was shot down and President Trump's new demand for the Iranians to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. 3H ago - 04:30

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Pope Leo calls for hope amid global conflicts on his first Easter as pontiff -- Pope Leo XIV celebrated his first Easter Mass as pontiff, urging hope against the violence of war.

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U.S. drawn deeper into war, as Trump calls for Iran to accept a deal -- While President Trump threatens to bomb Iran "back to the stone ages" if they do not agree to a deal to end the war, some experts tell CBS News that the continuing war will likely make the regime in Tehran more determined to build a nuclear weapon.

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Military archbishop suggests Iran war isn't justified -- Archbishop Timothy Broglio, who heads the Catholic Archdiocese for the Military Services USA, told CBS' Ed O'Keefe that the war is likely not justified under the Just War Theory. -- Apr 3

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Mardi Gras Indians carry on tradition in painstakingly crafted suits -- Every year, Black residents of New Orleans don stunning, handmade suits on Mardi Gras day that are sewn in secret for the better part of a year. It's a tradition they say honors ancestors.

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Free health clinics hindered by state laws -- A patchwork of state licensing rules prevents medical volunteers from reaching more patients in need through RAM.

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Actress Tori Spelling hospitalized after Southern California crash -- "Beverly Hills, 90210" actress Tori Spelling was involved in a two-car crash in Temecula on Thursday night, according to her manager and Riverside County Sheriff's Office officials.

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"Schitt's Creek" star Dan Levy on making "Big Mistakes" -- The Emmy-winning co-creator of "Schitt's Creek" talks about his new sitcom, "Big Mistakes," the story of a New Jersey pastor and his sister who fall into a relationship with organized crime.

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Secret Service investigating overnight gunfire near White House -- No injuries were reported and a suspect was not located following a search of the area, the Secret Service said.

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See which stores are open and closed for Easter 2026 -- Some major retailers and other stores will close their doors on Easter, so it's best to plan ahead. Here's what to know.

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The anatomy of a Mardi Gras showdown -- In the Mardi Gras Indian, or Black Masking Indian, tradition, the big chiefs and their crews - spy boys, flag boys, wild men and a big queen - square off in mock battles with other so-called tribes to determine who is, in their words, the "prettiest."

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4 killed in Alabama car crash during pursuit by state trooper -- The driver was trying to elude the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency's highway patrol on a rural road in southeast Alabama's Pike County when the crash occurred late Friday night.

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The sublime perfection of Raphael -- One of the greatest artists of the Italian Renaissance is now the subject of the first comprehensive exhibition of his work ever in the United States, at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.

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How archaeology turns political in the West Bank -- Archaeologists, residents and government officials talk about how uncovering and preserving centuries-old sites and artifacts in Israel and the West Bank also serves to highlight contemporary disputes over ownership rights, and concerns about history being erased.

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Divine art: Inside the Vatican's Mosaic Studio -- For hundreds of years, St. Peter's Basilica has been adorned by mosaics - millions of tiny colored tiles melted and fashioned into astonishing art - created using tools and techniques dating back centuries.

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America's Public Disorder Is a Choice -- America's hands-off approach to mental illness and addiction is failing everyone.

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An Afternoon with the Rocket-Watchers -- After watching the launch of Artemis II, Evan, who's in sixth grade, said: 'It was a lot better than what I imagined!' He wants to work for NASA one day.

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Bondi Did What Trump Wanted-Not What He Needed -- The Epstein files are only one example of how heeding Trump's instincts backfired on the attorney general and the administration.

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First on CBS -- White House is expected to shake up more leadership roles at DOJ, sources say -- The changes were likely to affect Associate Attorney General Stanley Woodward, the No. 3 official at the Justice Department and Harmeet Dhillon, the Assistant Attorney General for the Civil Rights Division.

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Ousted Army chief of staff says soldiers deserve "courageous leaders" in email -- Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth asked George to step down and take immediate retirement, CBS News exclusively reported earlier this week.

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Why is Trump talking about action on Cuba and what could that look like? -- Experts don't expect military action soon. But actual regime change is complicated.

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Exclusive -- Hegseth ousts Army Chief of Staff Gen. Randy George -- One of the sources said Hegseth wants someone in the role who will implement President Trump and Hegseth's vision for the Army.

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Trump's 2027 budget asks Congress for $1.5 trillion in defense spending -- President Trump's new budget proposal asks Congress for $1.5 trillion in defense spending - a 42% increase - while cutting nondefense spending by $73 billion, or 10%.

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Is a HELOC or a home equity loan the better option this April? -- Rates on HELOCs and home equity loans are near multi-year lows, but the better pick depends on more than the rate.

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HELOC rates are closing in on the 6% range. Here's what a $20,000 HELOC costs monthly now.

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Is the gold rally over? 3 things to consider now -- Gold has fallen dramatically from its January peak. Here's what investors should consider before making a move.

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Here's how silver's price has changed in 2026 (and what investors should consider now)

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3 gold price questions investors should ask this April

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How to know if you're judgment-proof from debt collectors -- If debt collectors can sue but can't collect, you may have more leverage than you think. Here's how to tell.

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Employers added 178,000 jobs in March, blowing past forecasts -- Hiring was much stronger than expected in March, with employers adding roughly three times the number of jobs economists predicted.

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3 ways the Iran war is hitting Americans' pocketbooks -- U.S. consumers are starting to feel the financial impact of the Iran war. Here's how the conflict is seeping into the economy.

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Chicago Fed's Goolsbee says he sees inflation as risk to 2026 rate cuts -- Goolsbee, president of the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago, said mounting inflation risks "complicates the picture" on interest rates.

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Mortgage rates are surging, foiling homebuyers' best-laid plans -- Interest rates for a typical home loan jumped Thursday to 6.46%, the highest level since September 2025. House-hunters aren't pleased.

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CBS News gas and oil price tracker shows how much energy costs are rising -- As the war with Iran continues, CBS News is tracking gas and oil prices. Find out how much more it costs to fill up your tank or heat your house.

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The state of high-speed rail in the U.S. -- High-speed rail can be found around the world. Yet so far, the projects haven't tracked in the U.S., where both the public and private sectors have faced ballooning costs and delays.

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Pope Leo calls for peace in Easter address -- In his first Easter as Pontiff, Pope Leo, the First American pope, called for peace amid an American war in Iran. Chris Livesay reports.

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Patients, cut off from health care, get help -- A nonprofit called RAM is bringing free health care to Americans who need it. Some patients wait days and sleep in their cars in order to get dental, vision, and medical treatment at RAM clinics.

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Drone arms race transforming modern warfare -- Drones, unmanned and remotely-controlled, have transformed the Ukrainian battlefield in the war with Russia. As warfare and technology evolves, the U.S. military is learning lessons from Ukraine. -- Mar 29

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Son Doong, the world's largest cave passage -- Son Doong, the world's largest cave passage - big enough to fit a skyscraper - is deep inside a Vietnamese jungle. Exploring the dark caverns, home to beautiful rock formations and a river, takes days. -- Mar 29

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Artemis II readies for loop around moon -- NASA's Artemis II will loop around the moon's far side Monday night, setting a new distance record from Earth. In the lead-up, the crew has been taking in breathtaking sights from space. Mark Strassmann has more.

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Flight prices surging amid Iran war -- The war with Iran is spiking jet fuel prices, prompting airlines around the world to charge more. Shanelle Kaul reports.

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Inside gospel music's popularity in France -- For Easter Sunday, Barry Petersen shows how gospel music, with roots among America's enslaved, is now ministering to the hearts of people in Paris.

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