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Trump pausing 50% tariffs on some Canadian goods as deal being finalized -- President Trump said Tuesday that the U.S. and Canada have reached a last-minute agreement to pause the 50% tariffs.

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U.S., South Korea cut short their joint military drills at Trump's direction -- President Trump ordered the exercises be scaled back, citing what he said was a good relationship with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and South Korea's refusal to join the U.S. war against Iran.

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Scandal-ridden Cory Mills ousted in GOP primary in Florida's 7th District -- The Trump-backed incumbent has struggled to raise money for his reelection bid as the House Ethics Committee investigates numerous allegations against him.

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Prosecutors say bullet engraving shows Charlie Kirk was shot over his politics - Prosecutors in Charlie Kirk 's killing pointed to an engraved bullet, arguing that its inscription shows Kirk was targeted for how the defendant perceived his politics. 1H ago

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Details on Meta trial over addiction claims -- Meta is standing trial over claims that it intentionally designed its products to be addictive and therefore harmful to children. Lance Ulanoff, editor-at-large at TechRadar, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.

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Clancy's former mother-in-law testifies -- Lindsay Clancy's former mother-in-law, Susan Clancy, took the stand Tuesday to offer testimony as Lindsay Clancy stands on trial for the killings of her three children. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul has more.

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Philadephia police hunting man in Chucky mask -- Philadelphia police are searching for a man in a horror mask resembling Chucky the doll who has been terrorizing locals. Lilia Luciano has more.

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Man on trial for suspected murder for hire -- The alleged killer in the case of Jared Bridegan, a former Microsoft manager who prosecutors say was the victim of a murder for hire arranged by his ex-wife and her husband, is now on trial. Jason Allen has more.

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Latest CBS News Videos - Mexican deportees sent to other countries - The Trump administration has been quietly sending Mexican deportees to other countries like Honduras and Guatemala, Department of Homeland Security sources say, despite Mexico's willingness to accept them. CBS News' Camilo Montoya-Galvez reports. 1H ago - 2:42

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Trump's 50% tariffs on Canada on hold -- President Trump says that he is delaying a 50% tariff on Canadian goods as he works out the details of a deal. CBS News' Aaron Navarro reports.

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Trump halts Canada tariffs set to take effect -- Just two hours before new tariffs were set to take effect on Canada, President Trump said the 50% tariffs on some of the country's products would be paused for three days. Nancy Cordes explains.

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Eye Opener: Extreme heat hits South -- Record-breaking heat slams the South, with humidity making it feel like it's over 110 degrees for some. Plus, police search for a man wearing a Chucky mask who is terrorizing people in Philadelphia. All that and all that matters in today's Eye Opener.

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Moving Through Grief -- August is National Grief Awareness Month, and Kate Doerge wants to reimagine how we deal with grief. After the experience of losing her 16-year-old daughter, Kate decided it was time to reframe the feeling of sadness. We've all heard of the five stages of grief, but Kate suggests there are five actions to help you learn how to carry your grief. Plus, Norah talks about how she wants to be remembered, and Kate tells us how to show up for people who are grieving.

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A summer of extremes: Weathering a hotter world -- July was the hottest month ever in the Lower 48 States - another escalation of our world into a hotter, more dangerous planet, where extreme weather events - such as heat waves, wildfires and hurricanes - will become more common and more extreme.

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A summer of extremes: Weathering a hotter world -- July was the hottest month ever in the Lower 48 States, breaking a record last set during the Dust Bowl - just another step in the escalation of our world into a hotter, more dangerous planet. Correspondent Jonathan Vigliotti talks with climate journalist Jeff Goodell and atmospheric scientist Maria Molina about how changes in Earth's climate are increasing the likelihood that extreme weather events - such as heat waves, wildfires and hurricanes - will become more common and more extreme.

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Views of the total solar eclipse in Europe -- A total solar eclipse was visible in parts of Europe for the first time since 1912. Rob Marciano reports.

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Europe sees total solar eclipse -- A total solar eclipse turned day into night across a slice of Europe and North America on Wednesday, and put millions in unique contact with the heavens above. Meteorologist Rob Marciano reports from Spain.

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Astronomy professor on how eclipses work -- Janna Levin, professor of physics and astronomy at Barnard College, joins CBS News to discuss Wednesday's total solar eclipse.

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How a total solar eclipse stopped a war -- Columbia University astronomy professor Dr. Janna Levin joins CBS News to discuss Wednesday's total solar eclipse, saying it's a reminder that humans share this Earth together and "we're all part of something larger."

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New space object called "black hole star" discovered by astronomers -- The newly discovered object looks like a star the size of our solar system, but produces 100 billion times more energy than any star.

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Perseid meteor shower peaks during eclipse -- The Perseid meteor shower will peak during 2026's only total solar eclipse. Director of astronomy at Adler Planetarium, Dr. Geza Gyuk, explains why the eclipse is so special.

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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.

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Stunning photos show total solar eclipse over Europe -- The only total solar eclipse of 2026 crossed the Northern Hemisphere Wednesday, with a path of totality across parts of Greenland, Iceland and northern Spain. See photos and video from the best viewing locations.

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Sen. Dan Sullivan, Mary Peltola advance in Alaska Senate primary -- In Alaska, the top four vote getters in the primary advance to the general election.

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