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Latest effort to rein in Trump on Iran falls short in House vote -- Few Republicans have been willing to distance themselves from the president as the war's end remains uncertain.

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Caine warns "we will use force" if Iran does not comply with blockade -- Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Thursday thatthe U.S. military can "make the transition" from the blockade to "major combat operations."

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Senate rejects 4th attempt to curb Trump's war powers in Iran -- It was the fourth time Democrats in the Senate had forced a vote on the issue since the war began on Feb. 28. -- Apr 15

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Artemis II astronauts still awed by moonshot experience: "It was otherworldly" -- The four Artemis II astronauts struggled to describe the view and overall experience of flying around the moon's far side and witnessing a solar eclipse in deep space.

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9 highlights from Artemis II's epic journey around the moon

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Artemis II crew on historic moon mission and what it means for Earth

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RFK Jr. defends proposed 12% health budget cut, measles response in House testimony -- Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.​ testified before the House Ways and Means Committee on Thursday, kicking off an expected sprint of seven budget hearings he'll attend over the next week.

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"Arc de Trump" receives preliminary design approval from arts commission -- The plans call for the arch to be built on Columbia Island, a man-made strip of land in the Potomac River that is part of Washington, D.C.

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Former Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax kills wife, then himself, police say -- Former Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax shot and killed his wife and then turned the gun on himself what police described as a murder-suicide in their home in Annandale, Virginia, police said Thursday.

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This is the fastest-growing job for young workers, LinkedIn says -- Hint: It involves AI, and a LinkedIn economist says employers are clamoring for people to fill these roles.

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Dozens of safety violations found at Tenn. munitions factory after deadly blast -- A munitions company that handles explosives for the U.S. military is facing a fine of over $3 million after an explosion killed 16 people last year.

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Federal judge blocks above-ground White House ballroom construction -- But underground construction work on a presidential bunker underneath the ballroom can continue, the judge said.

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Cuban president says country will "be ready" for possible U.S. attack -- Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel says that while Cuba does not want military aggression from the United States, his country is prepared to fight back.

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Navy reservist accused in wife's murder arrested after international manhunt -- A U.S. Navy reservist accused of murder has been arrested overseas after a monthslong international manhunt, authorities said. He faces charges for allegedly killing his wife at their Virginia home.

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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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Trump's Iran Blockade Is Functioning-But Will It Work? -- U.S. ships are making sure that if Iran won't let world commerce pass freely through the Strait of Hormuz, Iranian commerce can't either. Will this force Iran to accept defeat?

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What Kind of Autocrat Loses an Election? -- The same pundits who think American democracy is dying have spent years insisting that Hungary is run by a dictator. But that man, Viktor Orban, just lost an election-and is peacefully leaving power.

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Exclusive - Trump to sign executive order on psychedelic drug used abroad to treat PTSD - Ibogaine is used in Mexico and the Caribbean to treat depression, anxiety, addiction and brain trauma. 10H ago

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NPR gets $113 million in gifts, including $80 million from Connie Ballmer -- NPR said the donation from Ballmer, the largest to the public radio network by a living donor, will help offset the loss of federal funding in 2025.

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Mamdani says he and Trump "are in touch," have "one place of agreement" -- New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani said he and President Trump are "honest, direct about the fact that we have many disagreements," but they agree on their love for New York City.

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Gabbard sends criminal referrals to DOJ for 2 officials linked to Trump impeachment -- Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard has sent criminal referrals to the Justice Department related to a government watchdog and a whistleblower whose complaint helped trigger President Trump's first impeachment. -- Apr 15

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House breaks with Trump, votes against ending deportation protections for Haitians -- All House Democrats and four Republicans forced a vote on a measure to stop the Trump administration from ending temporary deportation protections for more than 300,000 people from Haiti.

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Can you qualify for credit card debt forgiveness if your wages have been garnished? -- Credit card debt forgiveness can resolve your debt issues, but can you qualify if your wages have been garnished?

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Can debt relief protect your Social Security or retirement income?

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How fast can creditors garnish your wages after a lawsuit?

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$12,000 CD vs. $12,000 high-yield savings vs. $12,000 money market account: Here's which will earn the most now -- These account types offer respectable returns for savers, but which will be most profitable for a $12,000 deposit?

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CDs vs. high-yield savings accounts: Which is better with inflation rising again?

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$25,000 CD vs. $25,000 high-yield savings vs. $25,000 money market account: Which earns the most in 2026?

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What is the price of gold today: April 16, 2026? -- The price of gold is increasing yet again. Here's where the price of the precious metal stands as of April 16, 2026.

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Inflation just spiked. Here are 3 reasons why a gold investment makes sense right now.

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How much do you actually lose when you sell your gold investments?

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Trump admin set to launch tariff refund portal. Here's what to know. -- A federal agency will open a portal on April 20 that lets businesses apply for a refund for Trump tariffs struck down by the Supreme Court.

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As Iran war drives up fuel prices, states are hesitant to suspend gas tax -- As the conflict in the Middle East drives up prices at the pump, experts say suspending gas and diesel taxes isn't the easy fix it may appear to be.

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Why Jerome Powell - not Trump - will decide when the Fed chief steps down -- President Trump would love to be finally rid of Fed Chair Jerome Powell. But firing him would kick up a legal firestorm and roil financial markets, experts said.

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Allbirds says it's ditching footwear to become an AI company -- The sneaker maker is selling its footwear assets and rebranding as "NewBird AI," betting on booming demand for AI computing power.

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Trump tries to deflect from war to economy -- President Trump went to Las Vegas on Thursday to try to change the subject from war to the economy, downplaying rising gas prices. Caitlin Huey-Burns reports.

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Artemis II astronaut on far side of the moon -- The Artemis II astronauts spoke with Tony Dokoupil in one of their first interviews since returning from the far side of the moon.

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Police: Politician killed wife, himself -- Police in Virginia say the former Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax died after he shot and killed his wife and then turned the gun on himself. Nicole Sganga reports.

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CBS Evening News - Israel-Lebanon ceasefire could impact Iran - Israel has been fighting the Iranian regime and its proxy Hezbollah in Lebanon across the border. That local ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon could affect U.S. efforts to come to a broader regional agreement with Iran. Charlie D'Agata reports. 3H ago - 2:36

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AI version of Val Kilmer to star in new movie -- Actor Val Kilmer died last April, and yet he is starring in a new movie, made after his death. Jo Ling Kent reports on how filmmakers resurrected his voice and image by using artificial intelligence.

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Spirit Airlines may halt operations: sources -- Two years after a failed merger with JetBlue, there are public reports that Spirit Airlines could be going under within days. Kris Van Cleave has more details.

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The Daily Report - What Americans think about Iran, economy - CBS News' Lana Zak spoke with some Americans about their thoughts on the conflict with Iran and its impact on the economy. 3H ago - 4:19

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Where Trump's goals in Iran stand now -- President Trump has repeatedly claimed that the war with Iran is "almost over." He has also stated multiple times that the U.S. is close to accomplishing "all of its goals" in Iran. CBS News' Robert Costa reports and Michael Doran, director of the Center for Peace and Security in the Middle East at the Hudson Institute, have more.

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Trump continues feud with Pope Leo -- Earlier this week, President Trump turned his criticism toward an unlikely subject- Pope Leo. Michael O'Loughlin, the executive editor of the National Catholic Reporter, joins "The Daily Report."

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Gas prices show signs of dropping -- After weeks of enduring high gas prices, drivers appear to be seeing some relief at the pump. Patrick De Haan, the head of petroleum analysis for GasBuddy, joins "The Daily Report" with more.

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Stock market spikes amid optimism for war's end -- Stocks on Wall Street rose to new heights on Thursday, adding to the record gains seen on Wednesday. It came as investors expressed optimism that a resolution to the war with Iran could be reached quickly. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady reports.

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