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Live - Trump says he was "an hour away" from striking Iran - Trump says he scrapped a planned attack on Iran at the request of Gulf allies as "serious negotiations" on a peace deal are underway. updated 5M ago

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HealthWatch - Where things stand with the Ebola outbreak - The State Department on Tuesday strongly urged Americans to avoid travel to Congo, Uganda and South Sudan because of the Ebola outbreak there. More than 130 people have already died. Mark Strassmann has more. 7H ago - 1:38

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Eroding ACA enrollment portends higher insurance rates -- An uptick in people skipping Obamacare premium payments in many states suggests the Affordable Care Act's rising costs are hitting home for 2026 enrollees.

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Latest on American who contracted Ebola - A missionary doctor who was serving in Congo will receive treatment in Germany after testing positive for Ebola. Skyler Henry has the latest. May 18 - 2:08

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American doctor working in Congo tests positive for Ebola -- An American medical missionary in the Democratic Republic of the Congo was evacuated after testing positive for Ebola.

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Ebola strain in latest outbreak has no vaccine or treatment -- The virus behind the latest Ebola outbreak is the Bundibugyo virus, which is less common and there is no vaccine or treatment.

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First on CBS - Federal prosecutors open new criminal probe into Maduro, sources say - There is concern among some in the Justice Department that the pending charges against him are weak, sources said. 13H ago

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Who's who in Cuba's leadership? Here are the names to know. -- President Trump has been openly mulling a takeover of Cuba similar to the operation that toppled Venezuela's Nicolas Madoro. What it would mean for the regime's leaders remains to be seen. Here are some of the figures to watch.

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Iran stages mass weddings for couples ready for "self-sacrifice" in war -- Iranian state media showed wedding ceremonies in Tehran for dozens of couples said to have volunteered for "self-sacrifice" in the war with the U.S.

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Man gets death sentence for killing teen TikTok star in Pakistan -- Sana Yousaf's murder in June drew nationwide condemnation and reignited debate over women's safety.

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Soon-to-be mom Beanie Feldstein reveals sex of her baby - Actor Beanie Feldstein told "CBS Mornings" she and wife Bonnie-Chance Roberts are expecting a baby girl. 14H ago

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Beanie Feldstein on takeaways from kids' book -- Actor Beanie Feldstein talks about the theme of her debut children's book, which focuses on the power of friendship. She also discusses becoming a parent soon and starring in a new film with Robert De Niro.

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2-time "Survivor" contestant on 50th season -- Rob Cesternino, a 2-time "Survivor" castaway, talks about the upcoming "Survivor 50" finale, who he think will make the final three and who is his favorite to win the game. -- May 18

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Hayden Panettiere opens up in new memoir -- Golden Globe-nominated actor Hayden Panettiere shares her story and opens up about life in the spotlight as a young actor, postpartum depression and her healing journey. -- May 18

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5/17: Sunday Morning "By Design" -- Jane Pauley hosts our annual look at design. Featured: Tiny homes in your backyard; Louis Vuitton; Adobe house construction; Finland's Marimekko; domino art; Philadelphia food favorites; chandeliers; Longwood Gardens; rare maps; and director Jon Favreau of "The Mandalorian and Grogu." -- May 17

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Technology - Privacy concerns grow over AI, phone numbers - Privacy concerns about artificial intelligence are growing after people discovered that chatbots are sharing their real phone numbers. Eileen Guo, investigative tech reporter for MIT Technology Review, joins to discuss. 10H ago - 2:34

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Musk loses lawsuit against OpenAI -- A California jury on Monday unanimously dismissed Elon Musk's lawsuit against OpenAI and its top executives. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson breaks down the case.

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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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Musk says he'll appeal OpenAI lawsuit dismissal -- A California jury on Monday unanimously dismissed Elon Musk's lawsuit against OpenAI and Sam Altman. CBS News senior business and technology correspondent Jo Ling Kent reports.

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Jury unanimously dismisses Elon Musk's lawsuit against OpenAI - California jury dismissed all charges, finding that Musk missed the three-year statute of limitations to file suit. May 18

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Crime - Islamic Center shooting victims hailed as heroes - New details are coming out about the victims in Monday's shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego. Lana Zak reports. 7H ago - 1:51

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Mosque shooting victims hailed as heroes -- Police and federal authorities are working to piece together the events leading up to Monday's deadly shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego, as well as what exactly happened during the attack. CBS News' Anna Schecter has the details.

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Teen attackers in mosque shooting were wallowing in hate, investigators say - "These subjects did not discriminate in who they hated," said Mark Remily, special agent in charge of the FBI's San Diego Field Office. 7H ago

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San Diego imam describes victims of shooting -- Imam Taha Hassan of the Islamic Center of San Diego tells CBS News about the beloved security guard and members of his mosque who died "sacrificed their lives for the entire community" during Monday's shooting.

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FBI: Islamic Center shooters radicalized online -- Investigators gave an update Tuesday on Monday's deadly shooting at a mosque in San Diego. CBS News' Lana Zak and Anna Schecter have the latest.

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Latest CBS News Videos - Senators grill Blanche over compensation fund - Senators grilled acting Attorney General Todd Blanche on Tuesday over the Justice Department's nearly $1.8 billion fund to compensate people who claim they were politically targeted. CBS News' Natalie Brand and Caitlin Huey-Burns report. 8H ago - 5:53

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Expert: Current redistricting wave unprecedented -- The redistricting battle for the 2026 midterms will have a profound impact on the balance of power in Washington, D.C. CBS News' David Becker, Anthony Salvanto, Nikole Killion and Caitlin Huey-Burns have more.

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What's behind Cuba's energy crisis? -- In January, the U.S. began a blockade of oil tankers to Cuba, exacerbating an ongoing energy crisis. Roxanna Vigil, international affairs fellow in national security at the Council on Foreign Relations, joins with analysis.

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Barr projected to win Kentucky GOP Senate primary -- CBS News projects that Andy Barr will win the Republican primary for Kentucky Senate. CBS News' Aaron Navarro, Caitlin Huey-Burns and Nikole Killion have more.

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Inside the redistricting effect on primaries -- Some Alabama primary races were postponed from Tuesday due to the redrawing of the state's congressional map. CBS News' Jan Crawford and Anthony Salvanto, along with Sabato's Crystal Ball managing editor Kyle Kondik, take a look at how redistricting efforts are changing primary battles across the country.

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Live chicks hatched from artificial eggshell, biotech company says -- Independent scientists say the technology, while impressive, lacks some components to be truly considered an artificial egg.

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El Ni o could bring "double whammy" of high tide flooding, NOAA warns -- The upcoming El Ni o could trigger frequent and widespread flooding in coastal areas around the United States, even when storms aren't actively taking place, scientists warn. -- May 18

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New dinosaur weighing as much as 9 elephants identified by scientists -- The long-necked herbivore is the largest ever found in Southeast Asia, researchers said. -- May 15

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How a growing El Ni o will affect 2026 hurricane season in Atlantic, Pacific -- The last time an El Ni o pattern occurred was in 2023, when the Eastern Pacific hurricane season produced 20 tropical systems. -- May 15

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NASA spacecraft to fly past Mars on voyage to rare metal asteroid -- NASA's Psyche spacecraft will slingshot past Mars on Friday, on its way toward a rare metal-rich asteroid. -- May 14

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Emperor penguins in focus as Antarctica talks start in Japan -- Greater protections for endangered emperor penguins and how to manage growing tourism are topping the agenda at talks on Antarctica in Japan. -- May 12

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What's in the released UFO files? -- The Pentagon released UFO documents on Friday, with President Trump telling the public to "have fun" deciding for itself what is going on. Carter Evans reports.

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Trump: UFO files released for transparency -- Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said it's time for the American people see it for themselves, as the Pentagon started releasing previously classified documents related to UFOs and UAPs. CBS News Pentagon reporter Eleanor Watson has more.

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"The Age of Disclosure" director on UFO files -- The Pentagon on Friday released and declassified numerous files on UFOs, including eyewitness testimony, photos and reports. Government knowledge of non-human intelligent life was the subject of the documentary "The Age of Disclosure," released in February. Its director and producer, Dan Farah, joins CBS News to discuss.

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Pentagon begins releasing UFO files: "It's time the American people see" -- Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said in a statement that the documents "have long fueled justified speculation - and it's time the American people see it for themselves." -- May 8

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Rep. Massie is latest GOP incumbent to lose primary after Trump backs challenger -- President Trump endorsed former Navy SEAL Ed Gallrein in Kentucky's 4th Congressional District.

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Stelson to face GOP Rep. Perry in rematch in competitive Pennsylvania district -- Stelson narrowly lost to Perry in 2024 in a district that became more competitive after redistricting nearly a decade ago.

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Senate advances resolution to limit Trump's Iran war powers for first time -- Four Republicans voted with nearly all Democrats to advance the Iran war powers measure, with GOP Sen. Bill Cassidy joining the Republican defectors for the first time.

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DOJ's settlement with Trump bans IRS from taking action over his old tax returns -- The Internal Revenue Service is permanently barred from pursuing claims against President Trump or his company based on prior tax returns, part of a controversial settlement deal between the Justice Department and Mr. Trump.

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Mike Collins and Derek Dooley advance to runoff in Georgia GOP Senate primary -- Rep. Mike Collins and former college football coach Derek Dooley will advance to a runoff next month in the Georgia GOP primary for Senate, as Republicans vie for an opportunity to take on Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff.

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U.S. intel assessment says military identified at least 10 mines in Strait of Hormuz -- CBS News was unable to determine what type of mines were in involved in this latest assessment.

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Trump's $1.7+ billion fund sparks rush to capitalize: "All J6ers will apply" -- One Republican lawyer close to the administration told CBS News that they expect the fund to face court challenges even though "a lot of people in MAGA world are already counting their money."

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