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HealthWatch - Peptide vendor sentenced for "trail of harm" A federal judge sentenced the owner of a peptide company to nearly 6 years in prison for deceiving customers and selling products adulterated with steroids, citing a "trail of harm." Adam Yamaguchi reports. 2H ago - 2:19

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Extended Interview: Jay Bhattacharya - Rob Gutman speaks with Jay Bhattacharya, director of the National Institutes of Health and acting director of the CDC, about Dr. Anthony Fauci's actions during the pandemic, the possible origins of COVID-19, vaccines and more. Jul 29 - 18:13

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Live - Iran claims strikes on ships in Strait of Hormuz and U.S. base in Kuwait - Iran says it targeted U.S. facilities in Kuwait and struck two tankers in the Strait of Hormuz that were under "aerial escort" from the U.S. updated 17M ago

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Rep. Max Miller denies abuse allegations -- Ohio Republican Rep. Max Miller has drawn scrutiny after his ex-wife said he abused her and their young daughter. Miller denies the allegations. Democrats want an ethics investigation.

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Latest CBS News Videos - Boycott grows over FIFA's private equity plan - An international boycott movement is growing after FIFA's Gianni Infantino announced plans to sell off the World Cup and other competitions to private equity investors, including Josh Kushner, the younger brother of President Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner. 3H ago - 3:13

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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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People with disabilities fear service cuts as DOJ questions legal protections -- The Department of Justice in June issued a legal opinion saying states aren't required to provide services that help people with disabilities remain in their homes.

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Senate committee advances Dr. Erica Schwartz to be Trump's CDC director -- If confirmed by the full Senate, Dr. Erica Schwartz would become the 22nd director of the Atlanta-based Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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Millions of kids have caffeine in their diet. It's not all coming from soda. -- On any given day, kids consume an average of 19.4 milligrams of caffeine, which is about two-thirds of what's in a can of Coke, according to a new report.

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Over 25,000 migrants sent back to Morocco from Ceuta, Spain says -- The president of Ceuta, Juan Jes s Vivas, estimated that 60,000 migrants had entered the enclave from Morocco and said that at least 34 people had died.

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FIFA official resigns in protest of World Cup investment plan -- The pressure is rising on FIFA President Gianni Infantino to ditch a $20 billion privatization plan, but soccer's governing body is doubling down and criticizing the media.

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Famed climber Nirmal Purja among 10 missing on Pakistan peak; 4 bodies recovered -- Rescuers searching for 10 climbers missing on Pakistan's Broad Peak located four bodies and were looking for the others, officials said. Acclaimed climber Nirmal Purja was among the missing.

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Ukrainian ambassador tracks how Kyiv's relationship with D.C. has evolved -- The outgoing Ukrainian ambassador to the U.S. says Ukraine has been able to combat what she said characterized as a prior, erroneous narrative that Russia was winning the war, now in its fifth year​.

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Entertainment - "Spider-Man: Brand New Day" swings into theaters - Just weeks after "Supergirl" underperformed at the box office, the ninth live-action Spider-Man film since 2002 is expected to premiere with a projected global opening of as much as $465 million. Marlow Stern, chief correspondent at Variety, joins CBS News to discuss. 15H ago - 3:43

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From the archives: Spider-Man creator Stan Lee -- The creator of such superheroes as Spider-Man, Iron Man, the Avengers and the Fantastic Four, Stan Lee (1922-2018) was a comic book genius whose characters made him a superhero himself to legions of fans. In this report that originally aired Jan. 17, 2016, Lee talked with "Sunday Morning" correspondent Lee Cowan about his marvelous life story that, fittingly, was published in comic-book form.

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Netflix sued for allegedly losing unreleased Nicolas Cage movie - Lawsuit alleges that a drive storing $45 million spy film starring Nicolas Cage was "stolen right off a Netflix desk." 1H ago

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From the archives: "Once" songwriter Glen Hansard -- Irish singer-songwriter Glen Hansard, an Oscar-winner for "Once" (which became a Tony Award-winning musical), died July 29, 2026 at age 56. In this March 17, 2013 "Sunday Morning" profile, Hansard talked with Anthony Mason about growing up as a street performer in Dublin, and his meteoric rise to fame as a member of the rock band The Frames and (with Marketa Irglova) half of the duo The Swell Season. Also: A web extra featuring Hansard busking on the streets of New York City.

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Actor Jared Leto facing allegations -- Actor Jared Leto is facing allegations of criminal sexual conduct, which he has denied. In a new BBC documentary, four women accuse Leto of targeting them when they were underage. Lilia Luciano has the latest.

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Technology - U.S. probing Minnesota water systems hackings - The U.S. is investigating whether Iran hacked more than 30 community water systems across Minnesota, CBS News has learned. Nicole Sganga reports. 2H ago - 1:53

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Anthropic reveals Claude "gained unauthorized access" to "real-world systems" Anthropic's artificial intelligence model Claude "gained unauthorized access" to three outside organizations on three separate occasions during testing. 10H 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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Altman expresses support for AI slowdown -- Emily Birnbaum, a corporate lobbying reporter at Bloomberg News, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss what OpenAI CEO Sam Altman's lobbying efforts in Washington, D.C., mean for the industry as he voices his support for pacing AI development.

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OpenAI CEO meets with key Trump advisers -- OpenAI CEO Sam Altman is meeting with high-ranking Trump administration advisers following his talks with lawmakers on Capitol Hill. This comes as some tech workers criticize the rapid development of AI, demanding that the government create new safety regulations. CBS News' Jo Ling Kent has more. -- Jul 30

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New details on Nancy Guthrie investigation -- Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos, who has led the local investigation into Nancy Guthrie's disappearance, spoke to CBS News' Jonathan Vigliotti and revealed more details on the probe.

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Police kill suspect in deadly kidnapping -- On Wednesday night in Chino Hills, about 30 miles south of Los Angeles, deputies fatally shot a suspect after a deadly kidnapping. Carter Evans reports as authorities piece together exactly what happened.

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Hair sample from Nancy Guthrie's home inconclusive as search hits 6-month mark - A hair sample found at the home of Nancy Guthrie came back inconclusive after undergoing testing, Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos revealed Thursday. 14H ago

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Concern over FIFA's World Cup investment plan -- Global soccer organizations are scrutinizing FIFA's World Cup privatization plan, which could attract up to $20 billion in investment. CBS News' Nicole Valdes reports.

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Latino organizations unite for midterms -- Organizations focused on Latino voters are uniting to mobilize voters ahead of the midterm elections. CBS News' Shawna Mizelle reports.

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