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Luigi Mangione in talks about possible guilty plea with court date today, sources say -- Luigi Mangione, accused in the 2024 killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, is in discussions about a possible plea deal on federal charges, sources familiar with the matter told CBS News.

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Live - UAE accuses Iran of Hormuz attacks as Vance says cheap gas is "goal number one" The UAE accuses Iran of attacking two vessels in the Strait of Hormuz as Vance says cheap oil and gas is "goal number one" from the war. updated 36M ago

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Hawaii under a hurricane warning as Tropical Storm Lala takes aim -- Tropical Storm Lala could bring heavy rain, high winds and dangerous surf and rip currents to the Hawaiian Islands as a hurricane this weekend, forecasters say.

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Flock CEO responds to abuses of its surveillance technology -- The CEO of Flock Safety apologized for alleged abuses of its service by law enforcement officers as the company rolled out new changes to how it operates.

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American missionary kidnapped in Niger in October is freed, his organization says -- An American missionary who was kidnapped in Niger in October has been released, his organization says, adding that Kevin Rideout "is in good health in the care of U.S. officials."

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Baby in surrogate dispute now in custody of parents, lawyer says -- The baby at the center of a surrogacy dispute was born in Texas Wednesday and has hypoplastic left heart syndrome, a rare heart defect.

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Senators demand answers about conditions aboard USS Abraham Lincoln -- Senate Democrats are demanding answers about conditions aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln during the aircraft carrier's record-setting deployment.

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Floodwaters submerge Midwest neighborhoods bracing for more severe storms -- Muddy floodwaters seeped into the homes of Indiana and Ohio residents this week, as severe storms struck the Midwest. Now, some areas are bracing for even more rain.

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Costa Rica sends top drug trafficker, fellow cartel member to U.S. Gilbert Bell Fernandez thanked the U.S. for taking him out of Costa Rica, claiming he had been mistreated in prison. 33M ago

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Flock CEO outlines new privacy plan -- Garrett Langley, the CEO of surveillance technology company Flock Safety, apologized Thursday for instances where its data was misused by law enforcement officers and discussed changes the company is rolling out to its systems. Meanwhile, a Massachusetts police officer is accused of using the cameras to track an ex-girlfriend. CBS News Boston's Logan Hall reports.

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Mangione potential federal plea deal -- Sources tell CBS News that Luigi Mangione, the man accused of killing United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson, is in talks over a federal plea deal. CBS News legal reporter Katrina Kaufman has more.

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Lindsay Clancy texts, searches read in court -- Lindsay Clancy appeared more composed in court on Thursday as the jury heard about her internet searches and private text messages. Shanelle Kaul has more details.

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Possible plea deal in Luigi Mangione trial -- Luigi Mangione, the man accused of killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, may be preparing to accept a plea agreement, avoiding a federal trial and possibly life in prison, sources say. Tom Hanson reports.

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Kennedy Center board votes to restore Trump's name on building -- The Kennedy Center's board of trustees voted to add President Trump's name to the facade of the performing arts center, more than two months after a judge ordered its removal, according to a Democrat who sits on the center's board.

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Trump administration's antisemitism lawsuit against Harvard dismissed -- The lawsuit was one of many steps against Harvard that the Trump administration has taken since President Trump's return to office, in addition to attempting to cancel billions of dollars in federal funds.

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DOJ leaves in place ruling that deregulates silencers, shotguns -- A Texas judge earlier this month issued a ruling that deregulated silencers, shotguns and certain rifles.

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Robert Gilman was on "death's door" before Russia freed him, advocate says -- Robert Gilman, a U.S. Marine veteran, was imprisoned in Russia for over four years and now faces a long road to recovery, says a hostage crisis expert who advocated for Gilman's release.

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Tehran says Strait of Hormuz "under Iran's control" after Trump threat -- Tehran has asserted that the Strait of Hormuz is "under Iran's control and management" after President Trump said the U.S. might "keep it."

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Trump's secret plane switch took place within a day of credible missile threat -- President Trump secretly moved from Air Force One to another plane within a day of U.S. and Turkish intelligence picking up on an Iranian plot to fire a missile at the jet, CBS News has learned.

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U.S. indicts former SPLC executive for her role in alleged fraud scheme -- Prosecutors have accused the Southern Poverty Law Center of telling donors and banks it was dismantling white supremacist and extremist groups, while funneling payments to confidential informants in the groups. -- Aug 12

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Karoline Leavitt exiting as White House press secretary -- President Trump said Karoline Leavitt will be leaving her role to focus on her young family. -- Aug 12

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11 charged for alleged sham marriages to help Chinese nationals get green cards -- The DOJ unveiled criminal charges alleging 11 people participated in a scheme that involved more than 1,000 "sham marriages" between Chinese nationals and U.S. citizens. -- Aug 12

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First on CBS -- Top Trump officials heading to Iowa to help GOP campaigns, sources say -- The upcoming Iowa State Fair is a pivotal window of opportunity for candidates on the campaign trail. -- Aug 12

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Rubio, Bessent took decoy Air Force One, Hegseth flew on secret flight with Trump -- Secretaries Marco Rubio and Scott Bessent were on the decoy flight last month when President Trump secretly switched to a different plane while Pete Hegseth was with Mr. Trump. -- Aug 12

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Trump says U.S. has "total control" over Strait of Hormuz -- President Trump said Wednesday that the U.S. has "total control" over the Strait of Hormuz, writing on social media: "I THINK WE WILL KEEP IT." -- Aug 13

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David Crowley beats progressive Francesca Hong in Wisconsin gubernatorial primary -- David Crowley unexpectedly beat a progressive candidate in the Democratic primary for Wisconsin governor, and will face Republican Rep. Tom Tiffany on the ballot in November. -- Aug 12

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