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Trump administration temporarily lifts sanctions on Iranian oil at sea -- The U.S. Treasury has authorized the purchase of Iranian oil that's already at sea, exempting buyers from the tight sanctions that have restricted Iran's oil industry for years, as the Trump administration grapples with high oil prices.

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Transcript: Namazi, Shargi, Carstens, on "Face the Nation," March 22, 2026 -- Transcript: Siamak Namazi, Emad Shargi, Roger Carstens, Neda Sharghi on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," March 22, 2026

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Former Iran detainees fear Americans held in Iranian prisons face heightened danger -- Siamak Namazi, who was released from Iran's Evin prison in 2023, said "it's important" that President Trump "hears that there are innocent Americans being held like we were as political pawns."

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Are the Trump administration's efforts to lower oil and gas prices working? -- With gas closing in on $4 a gallon, the Trump administration is pulling multiple levers to tame energy prices. The results have been mixed.

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Exclusive - U.S. preparing for potential use of ground troops in Iran - It is unclear under what circumstances President Trump would authorize the use of U.S. troops on the ground in Iran. 3H ago

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Entertainment - "SWIM" kicks off BTS's return after hiatus - "SWIM" by K-pop super-group BTS is taking the world by storm. It's their first single after a four-year hiatus, kicking off the comeback of one of the world's biggest bands. Billboard News host Tetris Kelly joins "The Daily Report" to discuss. 51M ago - 03:03

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CBS News Radio to shut down after nearly a century of broadcasting -- CBS News announced Friday that CBS News Radio will be shutting down this spring after nearly 100 years of broadcasting, citing "challenging economic realities."

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Bodycam video of Justin Timberlake's DWI arrest to be released -- Bodycam video footage of Justin Timberlake's June 2024 DWI arrest on Long Island will be released to the media with redactions, court records show.

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Chuck Norris dies at age 86 -- Action star Chuck Norris has died at age 86, his family announced Friday. CBS News' Mugo Odigwe reports.

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Taylor Frankie Paul mugshot emerges -- Reality TV star Taylor Frankie Paul's booking photo for an apparent incident in 2023 has emerged. Entertainment Tonight's Nischelle Turner joins with more details.

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Latest CBS News Videos - Vanderbilt Commodores head coach on success - The NCAA women's basketball tournament is officially underway. Shea Ralph, head coach for the Vanderbilt Commodores women's basketball team, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss the team's historic season and securing the two seed in the tournament. 44M ago - 01:29

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Frustrated flier says "we should not be punished" -- The Senate again failed to move forward with legislation to fund the Department of Homeland Security, extending the shutdown that has snarled air travel around the country. Skyler Henry reports.

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How U.S. could undermine victory against Iran -- President Trump is vowing to continue hitting Iran "very hard," even as he said the country's military is "finished." Mark Montgomery, senior fellow at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies, has more.

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SAVE America Act faces uphill battle in Senate -- President Trump is pressuring Senate Republicans to pass his voter ID bill, dubbed the "SAVE America Act." Oriana Gonzalez, reporter for NOTUS, and Julia Manchester, national political reporter for The Hill, join "The Takeout" with more on the issues facing lawmakers.

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Jury finds Elon Musk liable for misleading investors during Twitter purchase -- A jury has found Elon Musk liable for misleading investors by deliberately driving down Twitter's stock price in the tumultuous months leading up to his 2022 acquisition​ of the social media company.

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White House unveils AI framework for Congress -- The White House unveiled a national framework for how it wants Congress to address concerns about artificial intelligence. Technology journalist Jacob Ward joins CBS News to discuss the outline and AI concerns.

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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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AI version of Val Kilmer to star in new movie -- Val Kilmer was originally set to star in "As Deep as the Grave" before he died last year, never shooting a scene of the movie. But Kilmer will still star in the film thanks to generative AI, which is artificial intelligence that can generate new content by analyzing existing content. Jo Ling Kent has more. -- Mar 19

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Risks of excessive screen time for adults -- More than 80% of adults say they go online at least several times per day and research indicates that even adults' fully-formed brains can suffer negative consequences from excessive screen time. Dr. Sue Varma breaks down risks, tips to reduce your screen time and why adults are spending more time on screens. -- Mar 19

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Smart home security tips for personal and cyber protection -- ZDNet Editor-in-Chief Jason Hiner explains best practices for setup and success of smart home security systems. -- Aug 25, 2022

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Inside NVIDIA's new chip -- NVIDIA's GTC conference brought big crowds to Silicon Valley this week, with hundreds of companies showcasing products powered by NVIDIA's chips. Tim Werth, tech editor at Mashable, joins CBS News to discuss. -- Mar 18

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AI expert designs cancer vaccine for his dog -- A tech entrepreneur in Australia, Paul Conyngham, said he used artificial intelligence to design a cancer vaccine for his dog Rosie. He joins CBS News with Pall Thordarson, director of the UNSW RNA Institute, who worked with Conyngham on the technology. -- Mar 18

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Jury still deliberating in social media trial -- Jury deliberations for a landmark social media addiction trial in California entered a fourth day Wednesday. CBS News' Elaine Quijano has the latest. -- Mar 18

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How the military is using AI in war -- From intelligence to research and grant applications, artificial intelligence is playing a bigger role in government and military operations. -- Mar 18

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Landmark social media trial continues -- A verdict could come as soon as Tuesday in the landmark trial against Meta and Google for allegedly fueling social media addictions. CBS News contributor Jessica Levinson has more. -- Mar 17

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U.S. hospitals, insurers turn to AI for claims -- A constant battle in the U.S. health care system is the fight between insurers and providers over the cost of medical procedures and who foots the bill. Both sides are turning to artificial intelligence to make their case. CBS News medical contributor Dr. Celine Gounder explains. -- Mar 16

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Solar farm development faces pushback -- A community in Alabama is pushing back against a solar farm that would power an artificial intelligence data center in the state. CBS News reporter Kati Weis has more. -- Mar 13

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Jury deliberates in social media trial -- Jury deliberations are underway in a landmark social media trial about addiction claims. CBS News correspondent Carter Evans has the details. -- Mar 13

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3 teens took part in a weeklong experiment to curb screen time. It worked. -- For one week, three New Jersey high schoolers agreed not to take their phones to bed, and to try different tools to reduce screen time. -- Mar 12

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