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Science - Total solar eclipse in Europe - A small part of the U.S. will be able to see a sliver of partial solar eclipse, but the path of totality will cut through Europe. CBS News meteorologist Rob Marciano has more from Mallorca, Spain. 3H ago - 2:58

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Live - Strait of Hormuz traffic falls to new low as Iran-backed group kills 6 in Red Sea - The conflict between the U.S. and Iran has spread to the Red Sea and another strategic shipping route. updated 17M ago

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Doctor on Fauci's COVID-era revealed texts - Republican senators this week released 11 new text messages from Dr. Anthony Fauci's government phone in 2021 as part of the investigations into his handling of the COVID pandemic. In the texts, he discussed the potential risks and benefits of the vaccine for pregnant women. Dr. Serena Chen, an OB-GYN and the director of advocacy at CCRM Fertility of New Jersey, has more. 15H ago - 2:52

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Trump administration bars use of Medicaid funds for some youth transgender care -- Medicaid said it won't pay for gender-affirming surgeries or hormones for transgender minors.

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Social Security adds 14 conditions to fast-track disability list -- The Social Security Administration is expanding its list of diseases and other health conditions that may qualify for accelerated approval of disability benefits.

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Entertainment - Becky G on being family's breadwinner - "CBS Mornings" co-host Gayle King speaks exclusively with pop superstar Becky G about feeling the pressure of becoming her family's breadwinner at a young age. 2H ago - 2:19

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Spotify to label music from "AI personas" -- Kourtnee Jackson, senior streaming and entertainment editor at CNET, joins "The Daily Report" to give her take on Spotify's decision to label AI-generated music and block it from being recommended to users.

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Graceland celebrates "Elvis Week" -- "Elvis Week" kicked off at Graceland in Memphis, Tennessee, on Aug. 8 and runs until Aug. 16, marking Elvis Presley's death. Alicia Dean, the longtime marketing and promotions specialist for Elvis Presley Enterprises, joins with more.

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Dallas Cowboys Cheerleader takes on Broadway -- Reece Weaver, whose exit from the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders on the show "America's Sweethearts: Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders" left viewers shocked, exclusively announced on "CBS Mornings" that she is making her Broadway debut. She talks about the transition, why she made the decision and what it was like to start rehearsals. -- Aug 11

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Jury selection begins in Tupac Shakur trial -- Nearly 30 years after the killing of rapper Tupac Shakur, jury selection is underway for the man charged in connection with the murder, Duane "Keffe D" Davis. Celebrity attorney Chris Melcher joins CBS News to discuss. -- Aug 10

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Crime - Judge makes rare ruling in Mangione case - At a hearing for Luigi Mangione, who is accused of killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, a judge ruled the jury in Mangione's New York state murder trial will be anonymous. Tom Hanson explains. 3H ago - 1:43

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Latest CBS News Videos - Top high school quarterback on Nike deal - High school quarterback Peyton "Pop" Houston is one of just 11 elite high school athletes to sign an NIL deal with Nike. He, along with his dad, Shaun Houston, speak to "CBS Mornings" about working together as player and coach, the NIL deal and Peyton's training process. 2H ago - 5:13

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Trump speaks out on Air Force One plane swap -- President Trump is responding to questions after the Secret Service addressed a threat from Iran by covertly moving him to a second plane when leaving Turkey a month ago. "I just have to do what they say," he said. Some aides and journalists were left on board the decoy plane. CBS News' Nancy Cordes has more.

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What to know about today's total solar eclipse -- The only total solar eclipse of 2026 will cross the Northern Hemisphere on Wednesday, Aug. 12, with a path of totality across parts of Greenland, Iceland and northern Spain. See when and where it will be visible.

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Protecting the Venus fly trap -- The carnivorous Venus fly trap is native to the Carolinas, but its population is dwindling due to loss of habitat. Correspondent Seth Doane talks with botanist Julie Moore, who has spent much of her life helping to save these remarkable plants; and with Damon Waitt, director of the North Carolina Botanical Garden, who discusses the unusual traits of a species that Charles Darwin called the most interesting plant in the world. (Originally broadcast April 26, 2026.)

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Genetically altered beagles offer hope for dog lovers with allergies -- Matt Walker, a geneticist and the CEO of Kindred Companion Sciences, joins "CBS Mornings" with his gene-altered beagle, Bailey, to discuss creating future options for people with severe pet allergies.

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Most detailed images taken of sun's surface revealed -- Researchers were able to peek at the sun's scorching surface with the help of the National Science Foundation's Daniel K. Inouye Solar Telescope​, located on the island of Maui in Hawaii. -- Aug 5

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Bezos, DiCaprio set up massive wildlife fund -- Hollywood actor Leonardo DiCaprio and Amazon founder Jeff Bezos have announced a $200 million fund set to protect species on the brink of extinction. Carter Evans has the story.

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Dramatic photos show lava spewing from Fuego volcano in Guatemala -- Guatemalan officials on Monday began evacuating two villages near the Fuego volcano due to the ongoing eruption. -- Aug 4

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Rare footage of humpback whale birth captured on drone video -- The footage is believed to be only the fourth complete humpback whale birth ever recorded on film anywhere in the world and the first-ever captured by drone. -- Jul 31

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Rare video shows humpback whale birth -- A photographer operating a drone off the coast of Australia captured a humpback whale giving birth. It's believed to be the first time such a birth has been recorded by a drone.

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How plants feel -- Science shows us that, even though plants don't have brains, they seem to have a nervous system that responds to touch in remarkable ways. Robert Krulwich and puppeteer Barnaby Dixon explore the science of thigmomorphogenesis (the phenomenon of plants reacting to outside stimulae), a discussion that plants the seeds for a song.

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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.

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White House asked DOJ about new Reflecting Pool case against David Hearn -- Earlier this month, however, federal prosecutors moved to dismiss the case, citing new information that the damage was caused by a "botched installation" by a contractor, not vandalism.

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Eli Lilly takes aim at illicit market for its experimental weight-loss drug -- The pharmaceutical company is filing lawsuits against six outlets selling versions of its promising but unapproved weight-loss drug, retatrutide.

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

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Hospitals push for upfront payments as healthcare costs rise -- Hospitals and other medical providers are increasingly asking for payment before providing care, collecting more of what patients might owe.

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Darline Graham, Ralph Norman advance to runoff in South Carolina GOP Senate primary -- Sen. Darline Graham and Rep. Ralph Norman will face off in a runoff later this month for the South Carolina GOP Senate nomination, CBS News projects, as they vie to replace the late Sen. Lindsey Graham.

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How the Secret Service is cracking down on card-skimming scams -- A Secret Service analyst told CBS News a single skimming device can net a scammer up to $1 million.

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Norah O'Donnell: What I learned from my doctor about menopause -- Norah O'Donnell sat down with her own doctor, Rachel Rubin, to tackle the important topic of menopause: How your body changes, why women may be needlessly suffering, and what you can actually do about it.

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Ilhan Omar projected winner of Democratic primary in Minnesota's 5th district -- Minnesota Congresswoman Ilhan Omar has secured the Democratic nomination for reelection in the 2026 primary, CBS News projects.

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Peggy Flanagan projected winner of Democratic primary for Senate in Minnesota -- Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan has captured the Democratic nomination for U.S. Senate in the Minnesota primary election, CBS News projects.

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At least 1 dead, 172 rescued from ferry fire near Bali, Indonesia -- One Indonesian teenager was killed when the vessel caught fire in rough seas.

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Cartel sought to buy weapons in exchange for fentanyl, U.S. says -- "In exchange for the weapons, the defendants paid in the form of fentanyl and methamphetamine imported into the United States for distribution," the Justice Department said.

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Baby rescued from earthquake rubble in Colombia as death toll rises -- Footage shared on social media shows a baby being rescued from the bloody arms of a man trapped underneath a destroyed building in Cali after a powerful earthquake struck Colombia.

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More healthcare testimony in Clancy trial -- Healthcare workers who treated Lindsay Clancy's postpartum mental health concerns are back on the stand Tuesday in her murder trial. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson has the latest.

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Lindsay Clancy's psychiatrist back on stand -- Lindsay Clancy's psychiatrist, Dr. Jennifer Tufts, is back on the stand Monday as the Massachusetts murder trial enters its third week. CBS News' Katrina Kaufman has more. -- Aug 10

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Sneak peek: Murder in the Parking Garage -- ENCORE: A masked killer spray paints security cameras to hide his crime. "48 Hours" correspondent Natalie Morales reports Saturday, August 15 at 10/9c on CBS and streaming on Paramount+.

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