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Wednesday, July 15, 2026 7:52 PM ET

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First on CBS - GPS data tracks boat Nolan Wells was on before he went missing - GPS data from the Mississippi Department of Marine Resources, obtained by CBS News, tracks the movements of the boat that carried Nolan Wells to Horn Island on July 4. updated 31M ago

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Crime - Nolan Wells' family meets with Mississippi DA - The parents of Nolan Wells and their legal team received assurances from the Mississippi district attorney on Wednesday that the investigation into the teenager's death would be thorough. Skyler Henry has more details on the case. 31M ago - 2:18

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New GPS data in Nolan Wells' disappearance -- CBS News has obtained GPS data showing the movements of the boat that carried Nolan Wells before he disappeared on the Fourth of July. Wells was found dead on July 6. CBS News' Anna Schecter has more.

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1 dead, 3 missing in Bay Area boat accident -- After a three-story cabin cruiser capsized in the San Francisco Bay on Tuesday, a 79-year-old man died, and three people were still missing 24 hours later. Jonathan Vigliotti reports.

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Canada wildfires darken U.S. skies -- Hundreds of wildfires in Canada darkened skies in the U.S. on Wednesday. A big shift in the wind prompted air quality alerts in at least 16 states across the Midwest and Northeast. Tom Hanson reports.

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Argentina reaches World Cup final -- Major League Soccer analyst Kacey White joins "The Takeout" to break down Argentina's last-minute semifinal win against England and what to expect from the World Cup final.

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103 Democrats vote to cut off aid to Israel -- More than 100 House Democrats vote to cut off aid to Israel on Wednesday, the latest flashpoint over support for the U.S. ally. Kendra Barkoff Lamy, former press secretary to then-Vice President Joe Biden, and Marc Short, former Chief of Staff for Vice President Mike Pence, join "The Takeout" to discuss

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Technology - Samsung set to unveil new foldable phones - Tech giant Samsung is set to debut a new line of foldable phones at its Galaxy Unpacked event next week. CNET senior technology reporter Abrar Al-Heeti joins CBS News to discuss. 2H ago - 2:29

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Details on New York data center moratorium -- New York has become the first state in the U.S. to impose a moratorium on the construction of massive AI data centers. The pause takes effect immediately and halts the construction of new data centers for up to a year. Paris Marx, a technology podcast host, joins CBS News to discuss.

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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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Backlash grows nationwide over data centers -- There's growing backlash nationwide against AI data centers and now New York is hitting pause. Gov. Kathy Hochul signed an executive order to delay the building boom. Kelly O'Grady has more.

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26 Meta workers sue over alleged AI-aided layoffs of employees on leave -- A group of 26 Meta employees has sued the company, claiming it used AI to choose people for layoffs, disproportionately targeting those on medical, parental or family leave.

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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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Major utility bill increases requested -- Utility companies requested $9.2 billion worth of rate increases in the second quarter of 2026, potentially impacting over 56 million Americans, according to a new report from PowerLines. Former Michigan utility commissioner Tremaine Phillips joins CBS News to discuss. -- Jul 14

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Scammers are using FaceTime to steal bank account passwords -- The scheme begins with fake fraud alerts before shifting to a FaceTime call, where victims are tricked into exposing sensitive banking information. -- Jul 14

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Hochul halts NY data center construction -- New York Gov. Kathy Hochul imposed a year-long moratorium on "hyperscale" AI data centers, halting construction as the state investigates the wider economic and environmental impacts. Shanelle Kaul explains more. -- Jul 14

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Apple files lawsuit against OpenAI -- Apple is suing OpenAI over apparently stolen trade secrets that may be linked to hardware ambitions. CBS News contributor Patrick McGee joins with more. -- Jul 14

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N.Y. enacts nation's first statewide moratorium on building new data centers -- Building new data centers in New York will be paused for a year in order to allow state officials to establish guidelines protecting residents and the environment, Gov. Kathy Hochul said. -- Jul 14

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AI companies are creating "generative ghosts" of deceased loved ones -- Startups are using emails, photos and voice recordings to create AI simulations that family and friends can interact with after a loved one's death. -- Jul 13

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Family says they're forced to sell home to help power data centers -- Georgia Power says building a new transmission line will require acquiring more than 300 parcels of land, including residential properties.

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Apple sues OpenAI, accusing ChatGPT maker of stealing trade secrets -- Apple alleges that OpenAI and two of its employees stole trade secrets and engaged in a "pattern of misconduct." -- Jul 10

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AI slop floods social media, report says -- A new report from AI detector Pangram found that AI-generated content is flooding socials like X and Reddit, with LinkedIn accounting for nearly two-thirds of all AI content detected. Pangram CEO and co-founder Max Spero joins CBS News to discuss his findings. -- Jul 10

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Pentagon proposes new secrecy power to withhold unclassified records from FOIA -- The legislative proposal would allow the defense secretary to withhold "controlled unclassified information," potentially curbing public access to a wide range of defense records.

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Argentina rallies past bitter rival England to book spot in World Cup final -- Defending World Cup champion Argentina rallied to edge England 2-1 to advance to Sunday's final at MetLife Stadium, where they will face Spain.

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Hegseth requires testosterone deficiency screening for service members over 30 -- The Pentagon will now require service members over 30 to screen for testosterone deficiency, and if needed, they can elect to have testosterone replacement therapy.

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NYPD officer says Brooklyn Bridge rescue happened on 3rd day with elite unit -- Cristian Yepes was on his first week with the NYPD's elite Emergency Service Unit when he helped rescue a woman on the Brooklyn Bridge.

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Key moments from Jay Clayton's hearing -- President Trump's nominee for director of national intelligence, Jay Clayton, testified before a Senate panel as part of his confirmation process. Taurean Small shares key takeaways from the hearing.

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Booker grills Blanche about Ghislaine Maxwell -- New Jersey Democratic Sen. Corey Booker grilled Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche about his meeting with Jeffrey Epstein ally and convicted criminal Ghislaine Maxwell during a Senate panel hearing on Capitol Hill on Wednesday. Booker also pressed Blanche about attending a dinner hosted by David Ellison, the CEO of Paramount Skydance, as a Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery merger bid continues. CBS News is owned by Paramount Skydance.

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Blumenthal presses Blanche on Epstein files -- Connecticut Democratic Sen. Richard Blumenthal pushed Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche to meet with survivors of Jeffrey Epstein's abuse during Blanche's Senate Judiciary Committee confirmation hearing.

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