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Live - Iran war grinds on with Pentagon expected to send 82nd Airborne troops to Middle East - President Trump said several members of his administration were involved in talks with Iran about the ongoing war. updated 14M 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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Latest CBS News Videos - Deported Venezuelan man sues U.S. for damages - Last year, a Venezuelan man was deported from the U.S. to the notorious CECOT prison in El Salvador. Now, he is suing the U.S. government for over $1 million in damages. CBS News immigration correspondent Camilo Montoya-Galvez reports. 24M ago - 04:54

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82nd Airborne Division troops expected to deploy -- President Trump claimed Tuesday that the U.S. is already in direct negotiations with Iran and that the country has agreed never to have a nuclear weapon. Meanwhile, new reporting is emerging about potential troop deployments to the Middle East. CBS News' Eleanor Watson and Olivia Rinaldi have more.

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Is the Senate heading toward a funding compromise? -- Senate leaders and the White House are working on a deal to end the partial government shutdown as travelers face chaos at airports. Political strategists Hyma Moore and Meaghan Mobbs join to discuss.

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Senate closes in on deal to end DHS shutdown -- Senate Majority Leader John Thune and Minority Leader Chuck Schumer said they are working towards reaching a deal to end the partial government shutdown. CBS News congressional reporter Taurean Small has more details.

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Anthropic's case against Pentagon underway -- The artificial intelligence company Anthropic is challenging the Pentagon in court after the Trump administration designated it a national security risk. Tom Dupree, former deputy assistant attorney general under President George W. Bush, joins with analysis.

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Democrats continue push for ICE reforms in emerging DHS shutdown deal -- Democrats are pushing for reforms to Immigration and Customs Enforcement as the Senate appeared to be closing in on a deal to fund the Department of Homeland Security.

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TSA wait times up to 6 hours as ICE, other agents deployed to 14 airports -- Nearly 12% of all TSA officers who were scheduled to work on Sunday called out - the most since the start of the partial government shutdown.

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U.S. expected to deploy troops from 82nd Airborne to Middle East for Iran war -- A command element and some ground forces are expected to be part of the Middle East deployment, according to a source familiar with the planning.

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NASA to spend $20 billion on ambitious moon base -- In an on-going overhaul of NASA's Artemis program, agency officials say it will take seven years to build a sophisticated base on the moon.

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Oil trades surged before Trump's Iran post. Some experts are suspicious. -- Trading in crude oil futures spiked only minutes before President Trump postponed an ultimatum on Iran, causing oil prices to drop and stocks to surge.

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Minnesota officials sue federal government over Good, Pretti probes -- Minnesota officials allege they're being blocked from probing the shootings of Renee Good, Alex Pretti and Julio Cesar Sosa-Celis by federal agents.

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Delta suspends special services for lawmakers amid government shutdown -- Delta is temporarily halting specialty services for members of Congress, citing strain on its resources during the partial government shutdown.

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Taliban releases detained U.S. citizen Dennis Coyle -- The foreign ministry said in a statement it agreed after a letter from his family that Dennis Coyle "would be pardoned and released" for Eid.

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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. 23H ago

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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.

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Venezuelan man deported to CECOT prison sues U.S. for $1.3 million -- A Venezuelan man who was deported from the U.S. and detained at CECOT prison in El Salvador has become the first known ex-prisoner to sue the U.S. for damages.

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OpenAI pulls the plug on its Sora AI video app -- OpenAI said Tuesday that it will discontinue the company's Sora app, which let users create AI-generated videos.

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FedEx to offer same-day delivery as it battles with Amazon, other retailers -- FedEx said it will give customers the option of two-hour or end-of-day delivery, including for large and oversized packages.

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Group claiming antisemitic attacks threatens U.S., Israeli interests worldwide -- A shadowy group claiming antisemitic attacks in Europe amid the Iran war tells CBS News it will target "U.S. and Israeli interests worldwide."

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Trump to host King Charles, Dutch royals in separate visits -- In separate visits, President Trump is planning to host monarchs from the United Kingdom and the Netherlands next month.

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2 arrested after U.S. Park Police officer ambushed, shot in D.C. -- Two suspects have been arrested after a U.S. Park Police officer was wounded Monday evening in a shooting in Washington, D.C.

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600-YEAR-OLD PINOT NOIR GRAPE SEED FOUND IN MEDIEVAL HOSPITAL -- The seed reveals that people in France have been cultivating the popular variety of grape since at least the 1400s, scientists say.

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Pit viper among new species discovered in cave in Cambodia -- Researchers in Cambodia surveyed dozens of previously unexplored caves and found several species never seen before, including a pit viper that is still being studied.

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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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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. -- Mar 23

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What it's like to stand in TSA line during DHS funding fight - Overhead announcements at Houston's George Bush Intercontinental Airport periodically advised those in line with departures within four hours to consider rebooking now. 6H ago

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Congress launches investigation into California hospice fraud -- A CBS News analysis of Los Angeles County hospice records found indications of fraud are growing. The House Oversight Committee is now investigating.

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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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Rubio testifies in criminal trial of ex-congressman accused of illegal lobbying -- Former Rep. David Rivera of Florida is accused of secretly lobbying for the Venezuelan government during the first Trump administration.

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Markwayne Mullin sworn in as DHS secretary after Senate confirmation -- Markwayne Mullin was sworn in as secretary of the Department of Homeland Security on Tuesday, taking the oath of office at the White House one day after winning confirmation in the Senate.

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Trump voted by mail in Florida despite calling mail-in voting "cheating" -- President Trump has long railed against mail-in voting, but used the method this month in a Florida election, public records indicate.

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Pentagon to remove media offices after judge strikes down rules for reporters -- The Defense Department says it will issue new press credentials but remove media offices from the Pentagon, after a judge ruled that the military's new rules to get access to the Pentagon were unconstitutional.

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Oklahoma governor taps energy executive to fill Mullin's Senate seat -- Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt appointed energy executive Alan Armstrong on Tuesday to replace newly confirmed​ DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin in the Senate.

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How much does an $80,000 HELOC cost monthly now? -- HELOC interest rates are continuing to decline. Here's how much an $80,000 line of credit costs monthly now.

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How much would a $75,000 HELOC cost each month at today's lower rates?

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HELOC interest rates just fell again. Here's how much a $40,000 HELOC will cost per month now.

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What seniors should know as Medicare Advantage open enrollment closes -- Medicare Advantage open enrollment is ending soon, and there are a few things to know before that window closes.

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What are the biggest mistakes people make with Medicare?

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Why do some seniors choose Medigap over Medicare Advantage?

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Sponsored - New business owner? Here's how to find, screen and hire employees fast - Hiring your first employees doesn't have to take long. Here's how to move quickly without making costly mistakes. 4H ago

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Airlines issue travel waivers as airport chaos widens amid shutdown -- Some airlines are issuing waivers for travelers eager to avoid hours-long waits for TSA security screening. Here's what to know.

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Epic Games lays off 1,000 workers as CEO says the cuts aren't tied to AI -- The video game maker is cutting 1,000 workers as it struggles to keep players engaged with Fortnite.

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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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Trump meets with Republican senators -- President Trump met with Republican senators on Monday night to discuss Department of Homeland Security funding as the partial shutdown continues. Meanwhile, Mr. Trump also signaled he was open to a deal with Iran. CBS News' Taurean Small and Natalie Brand have the latest.

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Latest on apparent Iran-U.S. talks -- An Iranian official told CBS News that Tehran received "points from the U.S. through mediators" after initially denying President Trump's claims that the U.S. and Iran were in talks. CBS News' Ed O'Keefe and Chris Livesay have more.

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Marco Rubio testifies against friend -- Secretary of State Marco Rubio is testifying against his friend and former Florida Rep. David Rivera, who is accused of secretly lobbying for the Venezuelan government. CBS News' Cristian Benavides has more.

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CBS News tracks TSA wait times at airports -- CBS News correspondents Skyler Henry and Nicole Sganga stood in line with flyers at TSA checkpoints in Atlanta and Houston airports to track how long it takes to go through security as the partial shutdown drags on.

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60 Minutes - U.S. shipyards fall behind S. Korea & China - China rolls out over 1,000 cargo ships a year, while the U.S. - maybe three. The Trump administration has called this a crisis with both economic and national security risks. Mar 22 - 13:07

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Dog study may help pets and humans age well -- The Dog Aging Project is working to help dogs live longer, healthier lives. The research results may help humans age well, too.

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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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