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7-Eleven plans to close 645 stores in the U.S. this year -- The chain's North American operator forecast it will open 205 stores in 2026, although those openings will be outpaced by a series of closures.

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Sponsored - 3 things taxpayers should know before filing in 2026 - Before you file your 2025 tax return, make sure you know the changes that could put more money back in your pocket. 6H ago

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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.

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Pakistan pushing for Round 2 of "Islamabad Process" after failed Iran talks -- A senior Pakistani government source told CBS News that Islamabad is in active contact with Washington and Tehran to bring them back to the negotiating table over the Iran war.

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Pope Leo, President Trump at odds over Iran war -- Pope Leo XIV and President Trump, two of the most influential Americans in the world, are at odds over the war in Iran and the federal crackdown on immigration in the United States. -- Apr 12

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Appeals court shuts down criminal contempt probe over deportation flights -- U.S. District Judge James Boasberg launched a criminal contempt inquiry after he said officials defied an order to turn around flights of Venezuelan migrants bound for El Salvador.

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United CEO floated idea of United-American merger, sources say -- United CEO Scott Kirby​ floated the idea to Trump administration officials of United merging with American Airlines, according to sources familiar with the situation.

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Florida doctor indicted after allegedly removing patient's liver instead of spleen -- Dr. Thomas Shaknovsky, 44, was arrested Monday after a two-year investigation by local, state and medical authorities.

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Most Americans say they pay too much in taxes. Here's what the data shows. -- Six in 10 Americans say they pay more than their fair share in taxes, recent polling shows. Only one-third believe they pay the right amount.

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Justice Dept. report accuses Biden-era DOJ of uneven enforcement of FACE Act law -- The report claims the Justice Department under Merrick Garland "violated the rights of Americans" by only applying the law to support those in support of abortion rights, not those who worked at anti-abortion rights facilities.

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Android users could get money under $135 million Google settlement -- Millions of people using Android mobile devices could receive a payout, according to the settlement website.

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Powerful typhoon barrels over remote U.S. islands in Pacific -- Typhoon Sinlaku came ashore on a chain of remote U.S. island territories in the Western Pacific, which includes Guam, on Tuesday. It was a super typhoon at the time.

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The New 'Conversion Therapy' Is Making Gay Kids Trans -- Adopting traits of the opposite sex is often a sign of same-sex attraction. But today, many children who do so are steered toward changing their sex.

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Who Should Control AI's Most Dangerous Secrets? -- Anthropic's latest model, Mythos, is stirring debate about whether AI must be placed under a Manhattan Project-style federal authority.

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Israel Has an Extremism Problem -- Besides the moral failure, Israel's institutional failure to crack down on violent settlers is damaging its ability to fight for its survival. -- Apr 13

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Exclusive - Trump won't back down from Pope Leo feud sparked by "60 Minutes" report - President Trump told CBS News senior correspondent Norah O'Donnell that Pope Leo is "wrong on the issues" Monday after lashing out at the pontiff late Sunday in a Truth Social post. 22H ago

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Swalwell, Gonzales officially resign from Congress, avoiding expulsion votes -- Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell and GOP Rep. Tony Gonzales officially submitted their resignation letters to the House clerk on Tuesday.

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Trump faces backlash over post depicting him like Jesus -- The image was deleted from President Trump's Truth Social account, but the president said it depicted him as a "doctor, making people better." -- Apr 13

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DHS orders thousands of employees back to work despite shutdown -- The Department of Homeland Security has ordered thousands of furloughed employees back to work, even as the agency technically remains shut down and unfunded by Congress. -- Apr 13

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How much will $12,000 earn in a CD at today's rates? -- A $12,000 CD account offers a good balance of profitability and flexibility. Here's what it can earn in interest now.

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What are today's home equity loan and HELOC interest rates: April 14, 2026? -- Considering borrowing from your home equity? Here are the home equity loan and HELOC interest rates to know first.

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Fed Chair nominee Warsh is worth well over $100 million, documents show -- Warsh's wealth far outstrips that of outgoing Fed Chair Jerome Powell, whose most recent disclosure shows he is worth at least $19.5 million.

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Utilities to spend $1.4 trillion over 5 years amid data center boom -- A majority of investor-owned utilities surveyed by PowerLines said data centers are a top driver of capital spending.

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Beef, that all-American food, is getting harder for Americans to afford -- The cost of ground beef in the U.S. has soared in recent years and is forecast to jump even further in 2026. What gives? -- Apr 13

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Accusers on Swalwell's alleged advances -- California Rep. Eric Swalwell announced he will resign from Congress amid allegations of sexual misconduct and sexual assault. Swalwell has denied the allegations. Two women accusing Swalwell of sexual misconduct spoke with CBS News' Nancy Cordes about the congressman's alleged advances toward them.

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Rubio joins talks between Israel and Lebanon -- Secretary of State Marco Rubio is taking part in talks between Israeli and Lebanese officials in Washington, D.C., on Tuesday in an effort to broker a peace deal between Israel and Hezbollah. CBS News' Courtney Kealy has more.

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Rep. Swalwell, Gonzales to exit Congress -- Reps. Eric Swalwell and Tony Gonzales each announced Monday they're leaving Congress amid sexual misconduct allegations. CBS News' Nikole Killion has more.

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Chevron executive weighs in on oil costs -- Andy Walz, Chevron's president of downstream, midstream and chemicals, told CBS News' Lilia Luciano that the energy giant is bringing in Venezuelan crude oil to help lower costs driven up by the Iran war.

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60 Minutes - 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. Apr 12 - 13:06

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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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South Africa's missing great white sharks -- Great white sharks have abandoned a former hotspot in South Africa. Some pin the blame on a pair of orcas. Others point the finger at another culprit: humans.

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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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