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Live - Trump says Iran shot down Apache helicopter and U.S. must respond - The two helicopter pilots were uninjured but the U.S. "must, of necessity, respond," President Trump said Tuesday. updated 30M ago

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Afghan Taliban forces open fire at protest sparked by dress code arrests -- Afghanistan's Taliban rulers deny shooting at protesters and claim no women or girls have been arrested because they're all following strict dress code rules.

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A bidding war is underway for the world's oldest bank -- Banca Monte dei Paschi di Siena has been operating for well over 500 years, and some Italian officials reportedly want to ensure it stays in Italian hands.

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Stabbing attack in Belfast sparks calls for anti-immigration protests -- Police appeal for calm as graphic video of a Belfast stabbing attack fuels calls for anti-immigration protests in Northern Ireland.

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Dogs help uncover record haul of drugs hidden in lumber -- The drugs found in the lumber were mostly cocaine and ketamine, with an estimated retail value of $8.3 billion, officials said.

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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. -- Jun 8

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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. -- Jun 3

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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. -- Jun 3

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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.

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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. -- Jun 2

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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. -- May 30

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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. -- May 26

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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.

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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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U.S. Apache helicopter shot down by Iran, Trump says; crew rescued by sea drone -- The two crew members were rescued by a sea drone in the first such operation ever carried out by the U.S. military, officials told CBS News.

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House to vote on ICE funding, ending months-long impasse -- The House will be voting on Republicans' $70 billion bill to fund immigration enforcement agencies for the rest of the Trump administration.

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Ukraine winning war with Russia, retired U.S. generals say -- Several retired U.S. generals and the former director of a U.S. intelligence agency told CBS News they believe Ukraine now has the upper hand in the war with Russia.

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Platner seeks Democratic nomination to take on Sen. Collins in closely watched race -- Maine Democrat Graham Platner is seeking to make the nomination official to take on Republican Sen. Susan Collins in November.

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Social Security's insolvency date is projected for end of 2032 -- The report offers a fresh look at the finances of a program that provides benefits to more than 70 million Americans.

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Rob Reiner's son Nick seeks $1.5M from trust fund for defense in parents' killings -- Nick Reiner is accused of stabbing his parents Rob and Michele Singer Reiner to death at their home in December.

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Mass transit to be put to the test for World Cup host cities -- Eleven U.S. cities will host hundreds of thousands of World Cup fans over the next few weeks.

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