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DHS shutdown set to stretch on with Congress on 2-week break -- The shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security is set to stretch on after House Republicans rejected a Senate-passed solution to the standoff late last week. -- Mar 30

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Trump says allies must "come in and take care of" Strait of Hormuz -- President Trump told CBS News that he is not ready "quite yet" to abandon efforts to force Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz amid the Iran war, despite a Truth Social post suggesting allies need to do it themselves.

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Iran war's impact is spreading beyond oil, hitting helium and aluminum -- Shortages of helium, a byproduct of natural gas processing, could create problems for semiconductor and medical equipment manufacturers.

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Pete Hegseth says "upcoming days will be decisive" in war against Iran -- Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Joint Chiefs Chairman Gen. Dan Caine held a news conference at the Pentagon as gas prices in the U.S. continued to climb amid the ongoing war with Iran.

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Smooth countdown continues for Artemis II moon mission -- Forecasters continue to predict an 80% chance of favorable weather on Wednesday for the launch of four astronauts on a flight to the moon.

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Jamie Dimon: JPMorgan could offer prediction market services to investors -- The JPMorgan Chase CEO said the bank may one day introduce prediction market features, but said "there's a bunch of stuff we won't do" in that space.

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Countdown begins for long-awaited Artemis II moon mission

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Artemis II astronauts say they're "ready to go" for moon launch

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Exclusive - Archives IG says human error to blame for release of Sherrill's military records - The inspector general for the National Archives concluded human error, not political motivations, was to blame for the release of New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill's military records last year. 2H ago

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Americans saving less for retirement - that's a "warning sign," experts say -- Full-time employees cut their 401(k) participation and contribution rates last year amid an affordability crunch, new research shows.

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Judge rules Trump cutting off funding for NPR and PBS is unconstitutional -- U.S. District Judge Randolph Moss blocked the Trump administration from enforcing provisions of his executive order that directed federal agencies to cut off funding to NPR and PBS.

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Supreme Court rules against Colorado ban on conversion therapy -- The Supreme Court ruled in favor of a Colorado counselor who challenged a law banning conversion therapy for minors, ruling that lower courts failed to apply "sufficiently rigorous First Amendment scrutiny."

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Oil, gas drilling in the Gulf exempted from Endangered Species Act -- Nicknamed the "God Squad" by groups who say it can decide a species' fate, the government's Endangered Species Committee exempted oil and gas drilling in the Gulf of Mexico from the Endangered Species Act.

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Trump advisers fear GOP midterm losses as gas prices spike -- White House officials have been trying to drum up new strategies to prevent a GOP wipeout in the midterm elections.

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Taylor Swift sued for trademark infringement over "The Life of a Showgirl" -- A Las Vegas performer has sued Taylor Swift over the title of her hit album "The Life of a Showgirl," alleging it violates the performer's trademark.

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Can Man-Made Eggs Be the Future of Fertility? -- A hedge-fund manager and a Harvard biologist are betting that stem cell-derived eggs will transform how humans reproduce. -- Mar 29

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The Battle of Hormuz Approaches -- What are the possible scenarios for the troops currently being deployed to Iran?

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Donald Trump Is Waging Psychological Warfare -- In his war with Iran, is the president a mad king or a genius negotiator? Eli Lake offers a third explanation.

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These 4 astronauts are about to make history on flight around the moon -- NASA's Artemis II astronauts - three space station veterans and a Canadian rookie - stand out even in an astronaut corps full of super achievers. -- Mar 30

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Meet the rescue team behind the astronauts as Artemis II's launch approaches -- A global team of Air Force rescuers is on standby, ready to come to the aid of the Artemis II crew after their space launch. -- Mar 28

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Ex-FBI agents who worked on Trump 2020 probe sue Patel, Bondi over their firing -- The three former agents were seasoned investigators who primarily handled public corruption investigations and were assigned to special counsel Jack Smith's team.

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King Charles set for state visit to U.S. in late April -- The visit "will celebrate the historic connections and the modern bilateral relationship between the United Kingdom and the United States," Buckingham Palace says.

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DeSantis signs bill to rename Palm Beach airport after Trump -- President Trump's family business filed a trademark application for the name in February in response to the Florida bill.

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Hegseth slated for House testimony amid Iran war pressure, sources say -- Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth​ is tentatively expected to testify publicly before the House Armed Services Committee on April 29, according to two sources familiar with the plans.

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3 gold price questions investors should ask this April -- Following major gold price changes in March, investors should consider these questions before starting this April.

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What happens if you ignore a wage garnishment notice? -- Ignoring a wage garnishment notice can make a bad debt situation much worse. Here's what's actually at stake.

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Can a debt collector freeze your bank account if your income is protected?

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Behind on credit card debt in retirement? Here's what actually happens next.

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Jamie Dimon: I don't know if Iran war will be "tipping point" for recession -- Jamie Dimon told "CBS Evening News" anchor Tony Dokoupil that "what's more important for the future of the world is that this war successfully conclude."

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Gas in U.S. hits $4 a gallon for first time since August 2022 -- The average price of gas across the U.S. last reached $4 after Russia's invasion of Ukraine​ sent crude oil prices surging.

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JetBlue raises checked bag fees as fuel costs climb amid Iran war -- JetBlue is hiking bag check fees as airlines face higher jet fuel costs related to the Iran war, making flying more expensive. -- Mar 30

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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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Hegseth says Iran peace talks are "very real" -- Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth said that apparent peace talks with Iran are "very real" during a Tuesday Pentagon briefing. Meanwhile, Pakistan kicked of talks Sunday with Turkey, Saudi Arabia and Egypt over the Iran war. CBS News national security contributor Sam Vinograd has more.

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Jamie Dimon on Iran war and recession fears -- JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon tells "CBS Evening News" anchor Tony Dokoupil he doesn't know if the war in Iran will push the economy into a recession, but, "I think what's more important for the future of the world is that this war successfully conclude."

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CBS News speaks with Trump on Iran -- President Trump told CBS News' Weijia Jiang on Tuesday that the U.S. isn't withdrawing "quite yet" from the war with Iran, and urged U.S. allies to be more helpful with reopening the Strait of Hormuz. CBS News' Natalie Brand has more.

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Key NASA administrator on Artemis II launch -- Lakiesha Hawkins, the acting deputy associate administrator for NASA's Exploration Systems Development Mission Directorate (ESDMD), joins CBS News 24/7 to break down the goals of the Artemis II moon mission.

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The Takeout - Mark Sanford launches comeback bid - Mark Sanford, the former South Carolina Republican congressman and governor who resigned after a high-profile affair, is running for his old congressional seat. Political strategists Tiffany Smiley and Richard Goodstein join "The Takeout" to discuss. 1H ago - 06:13

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Former astronaut on upcoming Artemis II launch -- Liftoff for the Artemis II crew's mission around the moon is scheduled for Wednesday evening. Retired NASA astronaut and Navy SEAL Chris Cassidy joins "The Takeout" to discuss.

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Breaking down ruling in conversion therapy case -- The Supreme Court on Tuesday ruled against Colorado's ban on conversion therapy, siding with a counselor who argued the law violated her First Amendment rights. CBS News chief legal correspondent Jan Crawford has more.

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Defense in Kirk case questions bullet analysis -- Lawyers for the man accused of killing Charlie Kirk are asking to delay a preliminary hearing set for May, arguing the defense team needs time to review ATF analysis they contend "could not" connect a bullet fragment recovered during Kirk's autopsy with the rifle found near the scene of the crime. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson joins to unpack the development.

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What if the Strait of Hormuz stays closed? -- The Wall Street Journal reports President Trump has considered ending the war in Iran without reopening the Strait of Hormuz. On Tuesday, he told the New York Post it would reopen automatically. CBS News national security analyst Aaron MacLean joins "The Takeout" to examine the situation.

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