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Science - Wildfire smoke continues to shroud U.S. Millions of people are enduring dangerous air quality as Canadian wildfire smoke shrouds the skies. Jonathan Overpeck, dean of the School for Environment and Sustainability at the University of Michigan, explains how climate change is worsening wildfires. Jul 17 - 3:32

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How AI data centers impact the environment -- New York has become the first state to impose a temporary moratorium on data center development while state lawmakers lay the groundwork to assess environmental and social impacts. Dr. Mike Weinstein, the director of sustainability at Southern New Hampshire University, explains what we know about the wider environmental impact data centers.

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Russian Soyuz rocket launches fresh crew to space station -- The new crew will replace three other Soyuz fliers wrapping up a 240-day stay aboard the International Space Station.

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Astronomer's name deciphered from ancient Mayan ruins for first time -- The name "White-chested Fox" was found in drawings dating from 400 BC to 900 AD at the San Bartolo-Xultun archaeological site.

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Disclosure Foundation head on new UFO files -- The Pentagon on Friday released a new batch of UFO files, spanning 19 videos and more. Jordan Flowers, executive director of the Disclosure Foundation, joins CBS News to discuss.

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Watch: Pentagon releases 19 new UFO videos -- The Defense Department released a fourth batch of UFO files on Friday, nearly one month after its third drop. These are all of the videos in the latest tranche, plus analysis from astrophysicist Avi Loeb.

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2,000-YEAR-OLD GOLD RINGS AND HUMAN BONES FOUND BY ARCHAEOLOGISTS -- Archaeologists have discovered eight human skeletons, bronze and gold jewelry and other artifacts indicating a ceremonial burial of wealthy people.

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Telescope spots most distant quasars ever discovered -- Quasars - the brightest objects in the universe - are powered by supermassive black holes at the heart of early galaxies.

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The American innovation that made millions of others possible -- From the lightbulb to the airplane, to medical breakthroughs and the internet age, the past 250 years have been defined by America's intrepid intellect.

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New White House UFO panel chair speaks out -- The White House appointed former Harvard University astronomer Avi Loeb to lead its new panel on Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena, also known as UAPs and UFOs. Loeb shares his enthusiasm for his new role.

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Crime - Contents of fist Guthrie ransom note revealed - Nearly six months after Nancy Guthrie was taken from her home in Arizona, the full contents of a ransom note that might have come from her kidnapper are coming to light. Mark Strassmann reports on the latest developments in the search for the mother of "Today" show host Savannah Guthrie. 8H ago - 1:57

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Latest on Wisconsin police shooting -- Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers is calling for accountability over the deadly police shooting of a man in Madison. Protests have erupted in the wake of the incident. CBS News' Jonah Kaplan has more.

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2 men stabbed near Central Park -- Two men were stabbed on Thursday near Central Park in New York City, just blocks apart. The victims are Asian and Jewish, and the attacks are being investigated as a possible hate crime. Tom Hanson reports.

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Search for suspect in Florida dad's murder -- A multistate search is underway for a woman wanted in connection to a murder investigation. Police say Isabelle Rose Johnson is suspected of killing a Florida father who was found in a shallow grave last month. Cristian Benavides reports.

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NYPD says dozens rescued from human trafficking during World Cup - There were 89 people arrested in the New York area over the course of the World Cup, the NYPD said. 14H ago

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U.S. attorney suing Trump administration -- A U.S. attorney who served for less than an hour is suing the Trump administration over his firing. Roger Rogoff is asking a federal court to reinstate him as U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Washington. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson breaks down the legal questions in this case.

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Taco Bell's response to cyclospora outbreak -- U.S. health officials are investigating a new outbreak of the parasite cyclospora that's linked to an unspecified product. Meanwhile, Taco Bell is reporting a major drop in foot traffic as concerns about fresh produce continue. Carter Evans has the latest update and Heather Haddon, a reporter for the Wall Street Journal, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.

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Latest on Iran war as Trump expands arsenal -- The U.S. military is expanding its presence in the Middle East with the arrival of new equipment, as sources say concerns are growing within the Trump administration over rapid use of defensive interceptors and long-range missiles. Charlie D'Agata reports.

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FDA panel makes peptide recommendation -- An FDA advisory panel recommended easing restrictions on certain peptides on Thursday. Peptides are short chains of amino acids that can help regulate a variety of functions in the body. CBS News correspondent Adam Yamaguchi reports.

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