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Live - As U.S.-Israeli war with Iran intensifies, Trump says it is "ahead of schedule" President Trump's assurances that a rising U.S. death toll and soaring energy prices will be temporary and worth the pain are failing to assuage jittery investors. updated 11M ago

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Alexander brothers found guilty on all charges in sex trafficking trial - Jurors in Manhattan federal court reached a verdict Monday after weeks of testimony in the sex trafficking trial of brothers Tal, Oren and Alon Alexander. updated 1M ago

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Sea levels higher than thought due to "methodological blind spot," study says -- A new study in the journal Nature says most sea level rise research may have underestimated coastal water heights by an average of 1 foot.

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NASA announces major overhaul of Artemis moon program "to take down risk" -- NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman announced significant changes to the agency's Artemis program, which aims to land on the moon in 2028.

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What scientists will be looking for when government UFO files are released -- Documents might help scientists shed light on unexplained phenomena and government secrets, experts said.

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In a first, shark seen on camera in Antarctica waters, surprising researchers -- A large shark was caught on camera for the first time in Antarctica's waters, surprising researchers. "There's a general rule of thumb that you don't get sharks in Antarctica," one said.

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How Washington's crossing of the Delaware presaged a changing world -- On the evening of Christmas 1776, Gen. George Washington surprised the King's forces by leading the Continental Army in a surprise crossing of a near-frozen Delaware River - a watershed military maneuver that dramatized a changing America, and a changing climate.

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These United States: George Washington and climate change -- On the evening of Christmas 1776, Gen. George Washington surprised the King's forces by leading the Continental Army in an unanticipated crossing of a near-frozen Delaware River. Environmental correspondent David Schechter looks at how Washington's watershed military maneuver dramatized both a changing America, and a changing climate.

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Impact of climate change on Winter Olympics -- The Winter Olympics in Milan need artificial snow due to climate change and warmer weather. Athletes say man-made snow makes terrain more difficult and unpredictable. Rob Marciano reports on its impact.

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Scientists "quite surprised" to find one polar bear population thriving -- After decades monitoring polar bears in Norway's far north, researchers say the animals have proven incredibly adaptable, but there are no guarantees for the future.

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Mysterious dark matter seen in new map of distant galaxies -- Dark matter doesn't absorb or give off light so scientists can't study it directly. But they can observe how its gravity warps and bends the star stuff around it.

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Cow develops technique to scratch herself -- "CBS Saturday Morning" learns more about Veronika, the clever cow who figured out multiple ways to scratch herself with a broom. It was the first time a cow was seen using a tool.

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Trump says Iran war will end "very soon" at Florida news conference -- At a Miami-area news conference President Trump said he expects the war in Iran to end "very soon," but also called it "the beginning of building a new country."

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Trump tells CBS News "the war is very complete" -- President Trump told CBS News the U.S. war with Iran is "very complete," and said the U.S. "could do a lot" about the Strait of Hormuz.

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U.S. designates Afghanistan as a state sponsor of wrongful detention -- Secretary of State Marco Rubio formally designated Afghanistan as a state sponsor of wrongful detention, paving the way for the Trump administration to impose penalties such as sanctions and export controls.

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FBI launches terrorism probe into IED attack outside Mamdani's residence -- Two men from Pennsylvania are facing federal charges for the incident. Video captured someone yelling "Allahu Akbar" just as a protester threw an "ignited device" during an anti-Islam demonstration in New York City.

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For 2nd time, judge rules top DOJ officials in New Jersey are serving unlawfully -- A judge ruled last summer that President Trump's former lawyer Alina Habba was illegally serving as top New Jersey's federal prosecutor. On Monday, Habba's replacements were also disqualified.

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Here's how much Americans are paying for gas as oil prices spike -- The U.S. average gas price has jumped 48 cents since last week, with experts predicting that higher fuel costs could persist for months.

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Hegseth says Iran will eventually have no choice but to surrender -- Secretary Pete Hegseth says it's President Trump who will set the terms of Iran's surrender, noting the U.S. is confident it will come, even as Iran's president said the U.S. demand for "unconditional surrender" is "a dream that they should take to their grave."

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Teacher dies after alleged prank goes wrong -- A Georgia community is in mourning after a beloved teacher died during an alleged student prank gone wrong. CBS News correspondent Elaine Quijano reports.

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Charges announced in NYC explosives attack -- Charges have been announced against two men after an explosive device was ignited outside New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani's residence over the weekend. CBS News' Anna Schecter has more.

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Latest on explosive devices at Gracie Mansion -- TATP, or triacetone triperoxide, was found inside undetonated explosive devices near New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani's house, NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch said on Monday. She also said the incident is being investigated as "an act of ISIS-inspired terrorism." CBS News' Anna Schecter has more details.

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Latest on devices at NYC mayor mansion -- New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani and New York Police Department Commissioner Jessica Tisch provided updates on the explosive devices outside of the Gracie Mansion on Sunday after tensions escalated between two different protest groups. Tisch said the devices are being investigated as "an act of ISIS-inspired terrorism." CBS News senior coordinating producer Anna Schecter has more.

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