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Live - 2 U.S. service members killed in Jordan defending against Iranian attacks - In addition to the two U.S. service members killed, another is currently missing in action, U.S. Central Command said on Saturday. updated 44M ago

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Northeast, Mid-Atlantic under tornadoes and flood risk as wildfire smoke lingers -- A severe weather threat is in effect from the Ohio Valley through the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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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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.

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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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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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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Voter data Trump claimed China obtained is easy to get in most states -- President Trump called China's acquisition of voter information "the largest compromise of election data in history." In 20 states, anyone can get this information with a simple public request.

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Taylor Farms pulls iceberg lettuce linked to cyclosporiasis outbreak -- Taylor Farms said none of its branded salads or kits contain the iceberg lettuce associated with the outbreak.

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Ukrainian drone attacks on Russia kill at least 9, injure over 60 -- Kyiv's forces are continuing their relentless aerial campaign​ against energy infrastructure and military targets inside Russia.

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Trump threatens Canada with higher tariffs over wildfire smoke -- President Trump threatened more tariffs on Canada for wildfires that have blanketed large parts of the Midwest and East Coast in smoke in recent days.

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House panel probing Epstein asked Leon Black about birthday book, their friendship -- Billionaire Leon Black, who paid Epstein $158 million for tax advice, was subpoenaed for a second interview with the House Oversight Committee in September.

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What to know about Trump's claim that over 250K noncitizens are registered to vote -- Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin sent letters to four states alleging that a combined 250,000 noncitizens were registered to vote. Elections experts caution that could be a significant overcount.

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Minnesota fraud ring's alleged No. 2 appears in court after Somalia arrest -- Forty-two-year-old Abdikerm Eidleh appeared in federal court in St. Paul on Friday, just weeks after he was arrested in Mogadishu.

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