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Latest CBS News Videos - Details on U.S. blockade against Iran - Pentagon officials provided details on operations in the Middle East against Iran as talks may resume in Pakistan between U.S. and Iranian officials. CBS News' Aaron MacLean and Olivia Rinaldi report. 54M ago - 8:23

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Latest on Israel-Lebanon ceasefire extension -- Israel and Lebanon have extended their fragile ceasefire. CBS News' Courtney Kealy reports.

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Louisiana mall shooting, Jazz Fest plot -- One person died, and five others were injured after a shooting at a Louisiana mall, officials said. This comes as more details emerge about an apparent mass shooting plot at New Orleans' Jazz Fest. CBS News' Anna Schecter reports.

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White House on more Iran talks in Pakistan -- White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt says Trump advisers Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner are headed back to Pakistan for more talks with Iranian officials on a potential peace deal.

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Polymarket bets linked to Maduro's capture -- A U.S. special forces soldier was arrested and charged for allegedly placing bets on Polymarket with information preceding the public announcement of Nicolas Maduro's removal from Venezuela. CBS News' Nicole Sganga reports.

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IEA says Iran war will keep the natural gas market tight for 2 years -- The conflict is expected to crimp global natural gas supplies due to damage to facilities in Qatar.

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Hegseth says U.S. blockade of Iranian ships to continue for "as long as it takes" -- Hegseth indicated that the Trump administration is in no hurry to reach a peace deal as the war continues.

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U.S. forces board Iran-linked vessel amid tit-for-tat ship interdictions -- U.S. forces have intercepted and boarded another "stateless" vessel linked to Iran, the U.S. military says. -- Apr 23

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Cartel members linked to notorious drug lord's brother captured in Mexico -- The U.S. has offered a reward of $5 million for information leading to the arrest and conviction of Aureliano Guzman Loera, known as "El Guano."

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60-FOOT OCTOPUS RULED THE SEAS DURING AGE OF DINOSAURS, FOSSILS SHOW -- New analyses of fossilized jaws reveal that massive, kraken-like octopuses once hunted alongside other marine predators.

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Video, images show elite forces searching for U.S. ship's missing crew -- New video and photos show the search for the five crewmembers who remain missing after a U.S.-flagged ship capsized in the Pacific Ocean.

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Study reveals the college majors that new grads regret the most -- One in five recent grads regret their college major, a ZipRecruiter report finds.

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U.S. special forces soldier who won $409K on Maduro bet is arrested -- The soldier allegedly bet on Nicolas Maduro's removal as president of Venezuela before news of the raid was reported, sources told CBS News.

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The 2026 NFL Draft: See the full list of first-round picks -- The 2026 NFL Draft is taking place in Pittsburgh. Here is the full list of Round 1 picks.

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Trump confirms he's weighing a taxpayer takeover of Spirit Airlines "for the right price" -- President Trump said Thursday that he was weighing a taxpayer-funded takeover of Spirit Airlines​ with the intent of reselling the struggling budget carrier​ after oil prices drop.

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DOJ office aiding indigent immigrants stalls after lawyers were reassigned -- Attorneys for a DOJ program that accredits nonprofits to help provide legal help to immigrants were transferred last month, creating setbacks for a number of legal aid groups.

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Mysterious "golden orb" found in deep sea in 2023 is finally identified -- Scientists spent over two years identifying a mysterious object found off the coast of Alaska in 2023. -- Apr 23

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WATCH: The Gen-Z Debate with Harry Sisson and Isabel Brown -- Why are young people struggling so much with everything from finances to mental health?

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They Were Ordered Back to Haiti. Then Their Conservative Church Stepped In. -- A deportation order became a test of faith for one rural Texas church. Its members chose to put their neighbors before politics.

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Why Trump's Iran Deal Is Not Like Obama's Iran Deal -- There are fundamental differences between the JCPOA and the nuclear deal with Iran currently on the negotiating table.

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Appeals court blocks Trump's asylum crackdown at U.S.-Mexico border -- A three-judge appellate panel agreed with a lower court ruling that the Trump administration can't put aside laws allowing individuals to apply for asylum.

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Trump says he'll resurface Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, turning it blue -- President Trump's renovation kick has now reached the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool.

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Former federal prosecutors see legal flaws in DOJ's SPLC indictment -- Former federal prosecutors think the indictment struggles to articulate the elements of the alleged crimes in the case, a problem that could lead to its full or partial dismissal.

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Exclusive - Trump to nominate David Cummins as TSA administrator - President Trump intends to nominate David Cummins to lead the Transportation Security Administration, according to a person familiar with the decision. Apr 23

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Justice Department eases restrictions on some marijuana products -- The order places FDA-approved products containing marijuana and state-regulated medical marijuana products at a lower drug classification.

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Here's how much interest a $50,000 money market account can earn now -- A $50,000 deposit could generate thousands in annual interest, but your rate also matters heavily in this equation.

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Here's how much interest a $15,000 money market account can earn now

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$20,000 CD vs. $20,000 high-yield savings account vs. $20,000 money market account: Which will earn more in 2026?

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How long do creditors wait before accepting a debt settlement offer? -- Creditors don't always accept settlement offers on your timeline. Here's what drives the timing of their decisions.

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What are the downsides of filing for Chapter 7 without a lawyer?

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Can debt relief trigger more aggressive collection attempts?

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These are the types of homebuyers who should buy this spring, according to experts -- Certain homebuyers could benefit from making a move this spring. Here's who that gamble could pay off for.

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Mortgage rates are under 6% again. Here are 3 moves borrowers should make now.

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What are today's mortgage interest rates: April 24, 2026?

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Planning a summer flight? Book now before prices surge, airline experts say. -- "If you haven't booked for this summer, get busy," Atmosphere Research Group Airline industry analyst Henry Harteveldt told CBS News.

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Nearly 208,000 heated socks sold at Costco recalled due to burn injuries -- The 32 Degrees Heated Socks can pose a burn risk due to the combination of heat, friction, moisture and pressure created during athletic activities. -- Apr 23

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Meta to cut 8,000 jobs as it charges into AI -- Meta plans to lay off roughly 10% of its workforce as the technology giant steps up its spending on artificial intelligence.

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White House DOJ dropping Jerome Powell probe -- The Justice Department announced Friday that it would be dropping an investigation into Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. CBS News' Kelly O'Grady reports.

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Hegseth on Iran: "Not anxious for a deal" -- Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Dan Caine briefed reporters on Friday about U.S. military operations in the Middle East, including a blockade near the Strait of Hormuz targeting vessels linked to Iran. CBS News' Olivia Rinaldi and Elliot Ackerman have more.

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Latest news as Iranians head to Pakistan for talks -- Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says he is headed on a trip to Pakistan, Oman and Russia. This comes as Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth provides an update on U.S. military efforts in the Middle East. CBS News' Charlie D'Agata and Nancy Cordes report.

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Charges against soldier for apparent bets -- Federal investigators believe U.S. Army Master Sgt. Gannon Ken Van Dyke placed bets on the prediction market Polymarket before a January announcement that Maduro had been captured, a source tells CBS News. Nicole Sganga reports and contributor Elliot Ackerman joins with more insight.

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60 Minutes - Rachel Goldberg-Polin | 60 Minutes Interview - When Hamas abducted her son Hersh, Rachel Goldberg-Polin became the face of the hostage crisis in Israel. Since his murder, she says she has learned that the constant pain of grief is a "badge of love. Apr 19 - 13:11

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Turning recordings of animals into music -- Stewart Copeland, best known as the drummer with The Police, teamed up with naturalist Martyn Stewart for "Wild Concerto." Their album combines music with the sounds of animals.

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U.S. eyes Iran's highly enriched uranium -- The fate of the Iran war centers on highly enriched uranium, an essential ingredient for nuclear weapons. A post-Soviet-era operation that could inform a U.S. recovery mission in Iran.

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Pope Leo's voice on American politics -- In the months since his election, Pope Leo has spoken up against both the war in Iran and the mass deportation of migrants in the U.S. His statements have inspired American cardinals to speak out.

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The ticking time bomb on U.S. roadways -- In a scheme plaguing roadways, some commercial trucking networks are racking up safety violations and evading federal enforcement by dissolving bad records and operating under new names.

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