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Live - U.S. and Iran close to "peace arrangement or a deal," Pakistan says - The U.S. and Iran are close to agreeing on "some sort of arrangement," Pakistan's defense minister told Bloomberg on Tuesday. updated 39M ago

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Perseid meteor shower reaches peak viewing on Wednesday night -- The Perseid meteor shower is the best viewing all year, according to NASA.

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Rescuers race to find Colombia earthquake survivors as death toll rises -- More than 2,700 people were reported missing on Monday night, after the country was struck by its strongest earthquake on record.

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Zelenskyy says Russia using North Korean missiles in Ukraine -- Russia and North Korea have been collaborating in the offensive against Ukraine since 2024.

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Congo Ebola death toll tops 2,000 in fastest spreading outbreak on record -- At least 2,000 people have died among the confirmed cases in Congo's Ebola outbreak that is the fastest-spreading on record, according to the latest government data.

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Are humanoid robots ready to scrub your kitchen? Not quite. Startup companies are now starting to test their humanoid robots for home use, but experts said wider adoption will take years. 47M ago

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Zuckerberg wants open source AI -- Facebook co-founder and Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg argues that artificial intelligence should be open source to improve accessibility. CNET reporter Katelyn Chedraoui has more on what the philosophy of open source technology means in the AI era.

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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. -- Mar 28, 2024

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Behind Mark Zuckerberg's AI essay -- Despite concerns about AI, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has an optimistic vision for its future, which he shared in a new essay. He also described what he thinks is the "most dangerous" AI scenario. Nick Thompson, CEO of The Atlantic, breaks down Zuckerberg's essay.

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Meta debuts new AI model; Sanders' regulatory push -- Sen. Bernie Sanders on Monday called for more regulation of artificial intelligence, saying companies are losing control of the technology. On the same day, Meta released a new AI tool. Axios tech and policy reporter Maria Curi joins to discuss.

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Marine veteran held in Russia since 2022 has been released, group says -- A U.S. Marine veteran from Massachusetts who has been held in Russia for more than four years on disputed charges has been released.

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North Carolina GOP chooses replacement candidate for Rep. Chuck Edwards -- State Rep. Jennifer Balkcom will face Jamie Ager on the ballot in November.

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Wisconsin's Democratic showdown and more primary races to watch today -- South Carolina Republicans will be choosing a successor for the late Sen. Lindsey Graham's seat, and Minnesota's Senate primary is another battle between moderate and progressive Democrats.

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Trump secretly switched to different plane in Turkey amid Iran threat -- Ahead of a flight from Turkey, President Trump secretly left Air Force One and was moved to another plane with the help of a catering truck, according to a source, as the U.S. grappled with a threat from Iran.

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In texts, Fauci discussed potential risks, benefits of COVID vaccine for pregnant women -- Two Senate Republicans released a set of 2021 texts that show Dr. Anthony Fauci discussing how to "weigh the potential risks against the benefits" of pregnant women taking COVID-19 vaccines.

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Judge dismisses charges against billionaire Adani, but sharply criticizes DOJ -- A federal judge dismissed fraud charges against Indian billionaire Gautam Adani at the DOJ's request. But in an unusual twist, he refused to dismiss charges against some co-defendants and criticized the DOJ's handling of the case.

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Rep. Lauren Boebert's son arrested, accused of sexual exploitation of a child -- Colorado Rep. Lauren Boebert's son, Tyler Boebert, was arrested last weekend on suspicion of sexual exploitation of a child and other charges.

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Blanche sworn in as attorney general, formally taking reins at DOJ -- Todd Blanche was sworn in as attorney general after the Senate narrowly voted to confirm the president's former defense lawyer to helm the Justice Department over the weekend.

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First on CBS -- Trump signs order on vaccination recommendations -- President Trump signed an executive order on childhood vaccine schedules Monday.

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AOC shares her egg-freezing journey. Here's what to know about the process. -- "This is a choice that I am making to feel more in control of my life," said 36-year-old Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez.

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Trump taps staff secretary Will Scharf to be next White House counsel -- Will Scharf, who is responsible for overseeing President Trump's paperwork and executive orders, will start Sept. 1, the president announced. -- Aug 10

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Trump demands Iran pay compensation following new conditions for reopening strait -- President Trump signaled he would be piling economic pressure on Iran as the stalemate continued and Tehran laid out new conditions to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

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Bhattacharya says "I trust the science" on childhood vaccines -- Dr. Jay Bhattacharya, director of the National Institutes of Health, said "I trust the science" on vaccines as measles cases have risen to their highest levels in 35 years. -- Aug 9

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Full transcript of "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," July 19, 2026 -- On this "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" broadcast, Sens. Bill Cassidy and Bernie Sanders join Margaret Brennan. -- Aug 9

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