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Don Lemon seeks dismissal of criminal charges, claims vindictive prosecution -- Former CNN anchor Don Lemon's attorneys wrote that Trump's animosity toward Lemon "is well documented, stretching back over a decade." -- Aug 7

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Live - Iran says strait won't open until the U.S. "corrects" behavior - The United Arab Emirates' Abu Dhabi National Oil Company said one of its ships was targeted while transiting the strait on Saturday. updated 39M ago

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Meta must pay nearly $1B in fines, court says -- Meta, the parent company of Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp and others, must pay nearly $1 billion after a court found the social media giant to have put children and teen users at risk. A New Mexico judge ruled that Meta must pay $567 million into a fund to pay for harm prevention and awareness, in addition to $375 million in civil penalties previously decided by a jury.

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How AI powered robots are helping small farms -- From labor shortages to environmental impacts, farmers are looking to AI to help revolutionize the agriculture industry. One California startup, Farm-ng, is tapping into the power of AI and robotics to perform a wide range of tasks, including seeding, weeding and harvesting.

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Energy company sues data center over who should pay for AI buildout - At issue is who pays to expand energy infrastructure when a data center​​ needs as much electricity​ as a midsize city. Aug 7

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Meta fined $567M over child safety issues -- Meta, the tech giant that operates Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp and other platforms, faces another financial penalty for allegedly failing to keep kids safe. A New Mexico judge has ordered Meta to pay $567 million for its failure to warn the public about the dangers its products pose to children.

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Hunter Biden says his father's cancer has spread -- In a wide-ranging interview with the CBS News partner BBC News, Hunter Biden grew emotional as he discussed his father's condition, describing it as very sad to watch.

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Hawaii Rep. Ed Case faces primary challenger and more to watch in today's races -- Democratic incumbents in safe districts in New York and Colorado have been ousted so far this year by primary challengers. -- Aug 8

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Senate confirms Todd Blanche, Trump's ex-defense lawyer, as attorney general -- In a narrow 50-49 vote, President Trump's former defense lawyer was confirmed as attorney general in a vote early Saturday.

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Senate approves bill to fund government into December -- The measure was approved in a 90 to 6 vote and now goes to the House.

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Pentagon revokes security clearance of former Air Force chief -- The Pentagon alleged that former U.S. Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall disclosed sensitive information about Air Force One's capabilities to the media. -- Aug 7

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U.S. intel agencies warn Putin could test NATO by authorizing provocative actions -- U.S. intelligence assessments indicate Russia could be increasingly willing to authorize provocative actions on NATO territory, with a goal of testing the alliance, U.S. officials said. -- Aug 7

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U.S. targets Iran's banking system, companies with new sanctions -- This is the eighth round of Iran-related sanctions announced by the Trump administration this year. -- Aug 7

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Exclusive -- From Iran's Evin Prison, U.S. citizen Reza Valizadeh releases audio update -- CBS News received a second audio message from journalist Reza Valizadeh, who's been held in Iran's notorious Evin Prison since 2024. He gave an update on the prison conditions and on fellow American Kamran Hekmati, believed to be suffering from a recurring cancer.

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First on CBS -- DOJ's top prosecutor in LA hires aide with pending battery charge, DUIs -- First Assistant U.S. Attorney Bill Essayli hired former top aide Shawn Lewis to be a federal law enforcement liaison, though Lewis has three prior convictions for driving under the influence and a pending battery charge.

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Trump mounts new effort to fire Fed's Lisa Cook after Supreme Court ruling -- The White House has informed Lisa Cook, a member of the Federal Reserve Board of Governors, that President Trump is considering firing her. -- Aug 7

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Senate passes long-stalled Russia sanctions bill championed by Lindsey Graham -- The Senate has tried for more than a year to get the legislation imposing sanctions on Russia across the finish line. It also includes sanctions on Iran. -- Aug 7

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Appeals court blocks Trump's White House ballroom, teeing up Supreme Court fight -- A federal appeals court said the White House lacks the authority to unilaterally construct the 90,000-square-foot ballroom. President Trump said the administration will appeal to the Supreme Court. -- Aug 7

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Cassidy backs Blanche for attorney general, clearing way for confirmation -- Louisiana Sen. Bill Cassidy, a Republican, announced he will vote to confirm Todd Blanche for attorney general. -- Aug 7

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Trump's firings of federal officials set stage for next presidential power test -- A federal appeals court is set to consider President Trump's effort to fire two immigration judges this fall, a case that could have significant implications for federal workers. -- Aug 7

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2,000-year-old Roman shipwreck discovered off coast of Sicily -- The discovery was made by an underwater fisherman who described it as the "most incredible" in his life.

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Haitian pregnant woman in Florida fears deportation as TPS ends -- A 29-year-old expectant mother is in hiding, concerned that she will be deported at any moment after the Trump administration ended the Temporary Protected Status program for hundreds of thousands of Haitian migrants.

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Ukraine denies targeting Bulgaria after drone explodes near gas pipeline -- Since the start of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, there have been various cases of Ukrainian drones straying into NATO airspace.

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Jorge Messi, father of Argentina great Lionel Messi, dies at 68 -- Jorge Messi served as his son's agent and accompanied him to Europe when he signed with Barcelona as a teenager.

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Some meat products with jalape os may be linked to salmonella outbreak, USDA says -- Federal officials issued a public health alert for meat products containing jalape os that may be linked to a salmonella outbreak that has sickened hundreds of people across at least 27 states.

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Winning Powerball numbers drawn for $863 million jackpot, the largest of the year -- The total is also the eighth-largest Powerball jackpot in the game's history.

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NFL legend Roger Craig reveals he has vascular dementia during Hall of Fame speech -- The former San Francisco 49ers star running back spoke in a prerecorded video message while he sat on stage wearing his gold jacket at Tom Benson Stadium on Saturday.

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