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Trump revisits disputed claims about election security and declassifies documents -- In a primetime address, President Trump alleged the U.S. election system falls "catastrophically short," revisiting a topic that has drawn his attention for years - and making claims that election experts have heavily disputed.

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Fact checking Trump speech on election security -- President Trump is delivering a speech on election security Thursday night at the White House.

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Universities get funding from foreign entities on U.S. watch lists, records show -- The State Department is cracking down on universities accepting funding from foreign entities on U S. government watch lists.

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Thousands of election-focused workers cut during Trump's 2nd term -- Since the beginning of his second administration, the government has cut thousands of workers who were tasked with ensuring secure elections in the U.S.

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Live - U.S. concludes another night of Iran strikes amid battle over Strait of Hormuz - Iran said it would attack "all infrastructure in the region" if President Trump follows through on his threats to attack Iranian civilian infrastructure. 4H ago

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Cyclosporiasis outbreak possibly traced to lettuce from Mexico used by Taco Bell -- A lettuce supplier to fast-food giant Taco Bell is being investigated as a possible source for a nationwide cyclosporiasis outbreak that has sickened thousands of people.

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Trump falsely alleges voting machines are "vulnerable" and "easily compromised" -- President Trump alleged voting machines and ballot-counting systems are "extremely exposed to attack" - but experts say voting machines are subject to intense controls.

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Maps show wildfire smoke forecast, air quality alerts in swath of U.S. -- Heavy smoke from several large wildfires blazing in Canada and Minnesota is engulfing large swaths of the Midwest and Northeast U.S. this week.

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At least 2 dead in Central Texas flooding as torrential rain slams region -- More than a foot of rain has fallen since Monday, triggering dangerous flash flooding​ in Central Texas.

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Technology - Erin Brockovich on data center regulation - New York is now the first state to temporarily ban data center construction, paving the way for others to follow suit. Environmental advocate Erin Brockovich joins "The Takeout" to discuss. 9H ago - 5:06

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Mayor to homeowner losing sleep over data center plant: "Consider selling" Noise from a Mississippi plant powering Elon Musk's xAI data centers in the area is causing migraines, ringing ears and sleepless nights, residents say. 13H ago

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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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Mississippi residents decry data center plant -- Residents of Southaven, Mississippi, are sounding off about a data center plant powering Elon Musk's xAI data centers in the area, likening the constant noise to being tortured. -- Jul 16

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Meta announces new safety features -- Meta announced it is introducing new features to help protect teens using Instagram, Facebook and WhatsApp, including alerting a parent if their child discusses self-harm with one of its AI chatbots. Kelly O'Grady explains.

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Science - 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. 13H ago - 4:42

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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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Telescope spots most distant quasars ever discovered -- Quasars - the brightest objects in the universe - are powered by supermassive black holes at the heart of early galaxies.

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The American innovation that made millions of others possible -- From the lightbulb to the airplane, to medical breakthroughs and the internet age, the past 250 years have been defined by America's intrepid intellect.

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New White House UFO panel chair speaks out -- The White House appointed former Harvard University astronomer Avi Loeb to lead its new panel on Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena, also known as UAPs and UFOs. Loeb shares his enthusiasm for his new role.

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3 futurists predict what America will be like in the centuries ahead -- From space to healthcare and artificial intelligence, what could the next 250 years of the United States look like?

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