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Live - Strait of Hormuz traffic ramps up in wake of U.S.-Iran deal signing - More tankers are transiting the Strait of Hormuz after 111 days of gridlock, but Iran and the U.S. still have much to discuss. updated 48M ago

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Trump upends Senate GOP's plans once again with nomination demands -- A number of poorly timed announcements have forced Senate Republicans to squander carefully laid plans, exposing a widening rift within the party.

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Gas prices fall below $4 a gallon for the first time in nearly 3 months -- The national average for a gallon of regular gas in the U.S. drops to $3.99, the lowest since March 30.

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Live - Live Updates: Knicks celebrate championship win with parade in NYC - The New York Knicks are being honored with a ticker-tape parade at 10 a.m. Thursday through the Canyon of Heroes in Lower Manhattan. updated 4M ago

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HealthWatch - Drummer rediscovers his rhythm after setback - In the "CBS Mornings" series "Pushing the Limits," Mark Strassmann shows how a Georgia man's passion for music was almost taken away from him forever after a terrible accident. But thanks to his resilience and technology, the man is now a record-breaking drummer. 2H ago - 3:05

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Arrests of immigrant parents create mental health crisis for children -- An estimated hundreds of thousands of children, many of them U.S. citizens, have been separated from a parent in the Trump administration's immigration crackdown.

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Ebola outbreak still spreading in Congo: "We are missing cases" -- A WHO official tells CBS News Ebola is still spreading in Congo after a month, as experts race to contain the outbreak in Central Africa. -- Jun 16

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American doctor who recovered from Ebola back in U.S., says he's "feeling well" -- Dr. Peter Stafford, his wife, Rebekah Stafford, and their four children all arrived safely on Monday, according to Serge, a Pennsylvania-based Christian missions organization. -- Jun 15

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They're uninsured after Obamacare became too costly. They're far from alone. -- After congressional Republicans let expanded subsidies for Affordable Care Act plans expire at the end of last year, some families have decided the price is too great of a financial burden and canceled their coverage. -- Jun 15

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Extended interview: Myles Smith -- British singer-songwriter Myles Smith talks to Anthony Mason about his much-anticipated debut album, "My Mess, My Heart, My Life," growing up in London, his rapid rise to stardom and more.

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CBS to host "The Great American Block Party 250" special on July 4 - CBS will host a primetime special celebrating America's 250th birthday on Saturday, July 4, with exclusive performances and the largest fireworks show in history. 18H ago

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CBS to host America 250 special on July 4 -- "CBS Evening News" anchor Tony Dokoupil and "Entertainment Tonight" co-host Nischelle Turner will host "The Great American Block Party 250," a primetime special on July 4 celebrating America's 250th birthday from Washington, D.C.

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Durand Bernarr on new music -- Durand Bernarr talks about collaborations in his music, why his new album's title is a tribute to his father and his music journey since his viral Grammy speech earlier this year. -- Jun 17

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Latest CBS News Videos - Trump on Iran having ballistic missiles - President Trump is now saying that Iran should have ballistic missiles. This comes as he navigates his way out of the war and as the clock begins ticking on negotiations with Tehran to reach an agreement. CBS News' Ed O'Keefe reports. 2H ago - 3:23

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More Americans are worrying about retirement -- Working and retired Americans are much less confident in their financial ability to maintain a comfortable retirement compared to a year ago, according to a new survey from the Employee Benefit Research Institute. CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger has more context.

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Warsh on reasons for interest rate decision -- Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh announced no change to interest rates at his first meeting. This comes as uncertainty remains on the Iran war, which has economically slammed the U.S. and other nations. Business Insider's Akin Oyedele has more.

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Cluster of tornadoes rip through Illinois -- Violent tornadoes ripped through central Illinois on Wednesday, leaving behind swaths of destruction. One man described how he shielded himself and his family from the storms. Rob Marciano reports.

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Science - Watch: Pentagon releases 6 new UFO videos - The Defense Department released a third batch of UFO files on Friday, three weeks after its second drop. These are all of the videos in the latest tranche, plus analysis from astrophysicist Avi Loeb. Jun 12 - 17:06

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Goblin shark seen alive in natural deep-sea habitat for the first time -- The goblin shark had only previously been seen when caught by fishermen and they died shortly afterward.

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World's largest whale graveyard found by sub at bottom of ocean -- The researchers saw many strange animals - many believed to be new to science - living off the whale carcasses.

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NASA names 4 astronauts for next Artemis mission -- NASA's Artemis III astronauts plan to carry out rendezvous and docking procedures with commercial moon landers being built by SpaceX and Blue Origin.

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Great white shark captured on video in Mediterranean in rare sighting -- Great white sharks are classified as "critically endangered" in the Mediterranean Sea, and underwater sightings are incredibly rare.

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El Ni o could bring more widespread coral bleaching, NOAA warns -- The expected arrival of El Ni o this summer could trigger another mass coral bleaching event, which would be the fifth on record, researchers said.

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Scientists find yeast in frozen mummy's guts, use it to make bread -- More than 5,300 years ago, Oetzi the Iceman was strolling through the Alps on the border of Austria and Italy when he was killed by an arrow in the back.

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Meteor lights up southern Michigan - Days after a meteor exploded over New England, another fireball was spotted, visible in the Midwest to the Northeast. Rob Marciano has more. Jun 2 - 1:50

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Ancient coin, mysterious markings found under Notre Dame cathedral -- A team of archaeologists at the iconic cathedral is digging straight down and back in time, to Roman Paris 2,000 years ago.

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NASA taps 2 companies to develop buggies for its moon base program -- The FLEX Rover will be equipped to carry two astronauts and traverse hundreds of miles of lunar terrain.

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This law firm has deep ties to Trump. Now a partner is his pick for a top job. -- Jamie McDonald, a partner at the firm Sullivan & Cromwell, is President Trump's choice to helm one of the nation's most prestigious federal prosecutors' offices.

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How Trump's memo of understanding with Iran compares to Obama nuclear deal -- The Obama-era Iran deal was packed with technical details and specific requirements limiting, but not shutting down, Iran's nuclear program. President Trump's new agreement is more of a framework, and it's not final yet.

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Ukraine drone strike hits major Russian oil refinery near Moscow -- Ukraine's Zelenskyy says after second major strike on Russian oil refinery that unless Putin stops his war, "Moscow will burn."

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Read the 14 points of the agreement between Iran and the U.S. -- The agreement, as read by senior U.S. officials, allows Iran to immediately begin exporting oil and petroleum products.

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Tornadoes reported in Illinois, Iowa as severe weather roils Midwest -- Confirmed tornadoes were reported in Illinois and Iowa Wednesday as severe weather brought the risk of thunderstorms and prompted a flurry of tornado warnings for a large swath of the Midwest​.

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Oklahoma pastor drops out of House race after texting scandal -- Jackson Lahmeyer had been backed by President Trump, although the president dropped his endorsement shortly before Lahmeyer dropped out.

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Knicks accepted invitation to visit Trump at White House, Dolan says -- The New York Knicks are planning to visit the White House, owner James Dolan said Wednesday, marking a first for an NBA Finals winner during President Trump's time in office.

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1,200-year-old Robin Hood oak tree in Sherwood Forest has died, group says -- A massive ancient oak tree linked to the legend of Robin Hood may have been loved to death.

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Inside an Irish town raising kids without smartphones -- When parents and educators in Greystones, Ireland saw children dealing with increasing anxiety, they acted - and took phones out of the equation.

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How mistrust and war are fueling a deadly Ebola outbreak -- Efforts to stop Central Africa's deadly Ebola outbreak face widespread mistrust and porous borders in a war zone.

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