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Wednesday, July 29, 2026 2:16 PM ET

CBS News - Science

Live -- Trump warns Iran is set to "get a beating" as 5-month war expands -- The war in the Middle East is expanding, with President Trump threatening Iran with "a beating" and the U.S. and Saudi Arabia jointly striking Iranian proxies in Iraq.

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Fauci invokes 5th in hearing, citing Rand Paul's "unhinged obsession" -- Dr. Anthony Fauci appeared before the Senate to testify on the origins of the COVID-19 pandemic but invoked his Fifth Amendment rights in answering all questions.

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Airport immigration arrests stem from TSA-ICE collaboration, sources say -- Recent reports of immigration arrests at U.S. airports​​, some of them captured in videos that have gone viral​, stem from increased collaboration, ICE sources tell CBS News.

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Comey claims DOJ ordered illegal surveillance, seeks dismissal of "86 47" case -- Former FBI Director James Comey filed new motions late Tuesday in his effort to toss out federal charges accusing him of threatening President Trump's by posting a photo of seashells arranged to form the numbers "86 47."

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The Federal Reserve meets Wednesday. Could it raise interest rates? -- The central bank is widely expected to stand pat on Wednesday, but persistent inflation concerns are reshaping expectations for the rest of 2026.

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Actor Jared Leto accused of criminal sexual conduct by 4 women -- Four women say Hollywood star Jared Leto committed sexual crimes against them when they were teenagers, in interviews with the BBC.

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Singer-songwriter Glen Hansard killed in motorcycle crash -- Academy Award-winning Irish singer-songwriter Glen Hansard has died in a motorcycle crash.

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First on CBS -- How Trump drafted renovation plans for Dulles, a "terrible airport" -- President Trump asked for 3D models of the renovation proposals as he personally tweaked ideas to overhaul Dulles International Airport that are scheduled to be unveiled on Wednesday.

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The gut's link to Parkinson's - and more takeaways from this week's "Healthful" -- "Ask a Doctor" columnist Dr. Trisha Pasricha joined "Healthful" to discuss the brain-gut connection.

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Murder victim found in Oregon woods in 1972 identified as WWII veteran -- A murder victim has been identified decades after his remains were discovered in a wooded area in Oregon in 1972, authorities said.

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Maps show where heavy rainfall poses flood risks across Northeast -- The storm system that brought dangerous tornadoes to the Midwest earlier this week has now moved into New England, threatening to cause flooding in multiple states.

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U.S. bans humanoid robot imports, eyeing China and national security concerns -- The Federal Communications Commission is banning imports of new foreign-made humanoid robots and power inverters, citing national security risks, in a move that targets China.

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Canadian tourism slumped in the U.S. last year amid heightened tensions -- Millions of Canadians shunned travel to the U.S. in 2025, opting to vacation at home or travel to other countries.

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Americans face higher back-to-school costs. Here's what's pricier. -- U.S. households will spend roughly $4,000 per student on school supplies and lunches this year, a new analysis found.

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Johnson & Johnson offers $5.5 billion to settle talc lawsuits -- Johnson & Johnson has offered $5.5 billion to settle tens of thousands of lawsuits claiming its baby powder and other talcum powder products caused ovarian cancer, the company says. -- Jul 28

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Teen hitman guilty of U.K. murder plot for Swedish crime group with Iran links -- A 19-year-old Norwegian hitman was found guilty of an assassination plot after sending selfies with weapons to his girlfriend and friends.

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2 firefighters die in Greece as others fight massive blaze in France -- Two firefighters died in a blaze on the Greek island of Crete Wednesday while crews in France confronted a wildfire four times the size of Paris, officials said.

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2025 WAS DEADLIEST YEAR FOR ANTISEMITIC ATTACKS IN 30 YEARS, STUDY SAYS -- Last year, 20 people were killed in antisemitic attacks outside of Israel, making it the deadliest year for such incidents since 1994.

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Schools are testing pepper-spraying drones to stop shooters - Schools in three states will be equipped with drones this coming academic year that aim to find and deter active shooters within seconds. 3H ago

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Tech workers warn AI development must slow -- The artificial intelligence industry faces internal pressure as developers at top technology companies caution that accelerating AI development is risky, emphasizing that the industry must pace itself and develop oversight. CBS News' Jo Ling Kent reports.

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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. -- Mar 28, 2024

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Apple to lease devices -- Apple announced on Tuesday a new program called "Apple Upgrade," which allows consumers the option to lease new devices. It applies to everything from watches to laptops. Kelly O'Grady explains.

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AI workers sound alarm on the technology -- Nearly 1,200 AI workers signed a letter on Tuesday, asking the U.S. government to slow down the development of the technology. Jo Ling Kent has more.

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Science - How plants feel - Science shows us that, even though plants don't have brains, they seem to have a nervous system that responds to touch in remarkable ways. Robert Krulwich and puppeteer Barnaby Dixon explore the science of thigmomorphogenesis (the phenomenon of plants reacting to outside stimulae), a discussion that plants the seeds for a song. Jul 26 - 7:10

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Nearly 30 beluga whales sent to the U.S. -- Nearly 30 beluga whales were sent to aquariums across the U.S. in a multinational emergency operation after their home aquarium in Canada shuttered. Jared Ochacher reports.

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SpaceX launches first rocket since IPO -- Elon Musk's aerospace company, SpaceX, launched its massive Starship rocket in its first test flight since the company went public. Since achieving the largest IPO in history, SpaceX's stock has dropped drastically. Mark Strassmann takes a look.

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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.

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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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