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Live - Iran says U.S. violating ceasefire as Trump seeks "good deal or no deal" As Iran accuses the U.S. of a "grave violation" of the fragile ceasefire, Rubio says a deal is still possible despite the latest clash. updated 11M ago

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New species of blue octopus discovered 5,900 feet underwater -- The new species, named Microeledone galapagensis, has a blue hue, which is believed to be the rarest color in nature.

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What we know about new UFO file release - The Pentagon has released another batch of never-before-seen files on reported UFO sightings. CBS News senior national security correspondent Charlie D'Agata reports. May 22 - 3:08

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Atlantic hurricane season is coming up. Here's what NOAA predicts. -- The 2026 Atlantic hurricane season is quickly approaching, and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is releasing its forecast for what to expect. -- May 21

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2 HUMPBACK WHALES SWAM RECORD-BREAKING DISTANCE, PHOTOS REVEAL -- The pictures represent the longest-distance ever seen between two pictures of the same humpback whale, researchers said. -- May 20

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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. -- May 19

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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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Here's what to watch for in the Texas primary runoff election today -- Sen. John Cornyn is facing off against Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, who received President Trump's endorsement.

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Trump heading to Walter Reed for "routine annual dental and medical assessments" -- The White House announced the visit earlier this month.

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4 people killed as train slams into school minibus in Belgium -- Authorities in Belgium say a train slammed into a school minibus at a crossing in the town of Buggenhout, killing at least 4 people including 2 children.

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North Korea fires ballistic missile, other weapons toward sea, South says -- North Korea launched multiple short-range ballistic missiles toward the sea, South Korea's military said, the latest in a series of weapons demonstrations by Pyongyang this year.

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Pope Leo calls for "disarming" of AI in technology-focused encyclical -- In his "Magnifica Humanitas" encyclical, Pope Leo warns that as civilization grapples with the power of AI, the main challenge is remaining "profoundly human."

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Iran hangs man over alleged spying for Israel as executions mount -- Iran's judiciary described Gholamreza Khani Shakarab as "one of the operational ringleaders of Mossad abroad."

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Threat of massive blast "eliminated" for California chemical leak, officials say -- California crews conducted an overnight operation at the Orange County site of a chemical leak in Garden Grove and said Monday that the threat of an explosion had been "eliminated" and was "off the table."

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Sonny Rollins, trailblazing jazz saxophonist, dies at age 95 -- Sonny Rollins, the legendary tenor saxophonist known for his bold tone and constant experimentation, has died at 95.

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Wander Franco found criminally responsible for abusing minor, avoids jail time -- A Dominican judge has ruled that Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco is criminally responsible for the sexual and psychological abuse of a minor but will not serve a sentence.

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1,500 strangers attend WWII veteran's funeral -- Veterans service officer Terrance O'Keefe put out a call from Massachusetts for a World War II veteran who needed a proper hero's send-off. When he arrived at the funeral, a line was already out the church door.

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Here's what the draft memo for a proposed deal with Iran includes -- A draft memorandum includes a 60-day ceasefire extension and the halt of fighting on all fronts, sources say.

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AG requests to resume ballroom construction, citing latest shooting -- Attorney General Todd Blanche said the ballroom is "being constructed for the physical safety and security of all Presidents, their families, staff, Foreign Dignitaries, and guests."

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DOJ says it scrubbed news releases about Jan. 6 criminal cases from its website -- The Justice Department acknowledges it has removed from its website news releases about criminal cases related to the Jan. 6, 2021 riot, calling the information "partisan propaganda." -- May 25

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Mango clothing chain founder Isak Andic's son denies killing him -- Jonathan Andic, son of the Mango clothing empire's founder, has denied the accusation that he murdered his father.

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South Korean Starbucks boss apologizes for ad campaign that evoked massacre -- South Korean Starbucks' boss apologized again as it faced a backlash over a marketing campaign widely seen as mocking victims of a bloody military crackdown in 1980.

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