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Georgia execution delayed for hearing under new law that may reduce sentence -- A Georgia judge has put an execution on hold to allow time for a hearing on whether the sentence should be reduced under a new state law that lets victims of abuse have their sentences reconsidered.

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Ross Fire still burning, with over 90,000 acres scorched -- The wildfire, which has torn through Palo Pinto and Jack counties, forced evacuations, closed roads and disrupted schools.

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Coast Guard, FBI boarded Texas-bound oil tanker to investigate cyberattack -- The U.S. has so far not attributed the potential breach to a specific actor, but Iranian state media amplified the story in the weeks following the attack.

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House votes to limit Trump's power to strike Iran for 3rd time -- The previous votes have failed to stop President Trump from waging war with Iran.

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Family blames Texas' "merciless" abortion ban for woman's death, sues Paxton, others -- The family of 37-year-old Tierra Walker filed a lawsuit against Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton and others, saying she was denied an abortion that could have saved her life.

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Ed Sheeran's supporting acts pull out of tour after Macklemore was dropped -- Aaron Rowe, Beoga, Lukas Graham and Finneas all released statements Tuesday on Instagram saying they were withdrawing from Ed Sheeran's tour.

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Trump admin. will comply with mail ballot ruling by Supreme Court, Blanche says -- The Supreme Court on Monday blocked the Postal Service from enforcing new mail voting rules ahead of the midterm elections.

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House panel recommends holding Leon Black in contempt in Epstein probe -- The billionaire investor defied subpoenas to testify to the committee and produce nondisclosure agreements.

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Own a car? You're getting socked by higher prices, and not only for gas -- Car ownership costs have soared 50% since 2020, according to new economic data. Here's where motorists are getting dinged.

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New photos show widespread damage at U.S. positions caused by Iranian attacks -- The images were sent to CBS News by active service members under condition of anonymity.

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House kills Rep. Al Green's resolution to impeach Trump -- Republicans made a motion to table the resolution, effectively killing it.

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OpenAI backs measure that would require independent audits of AI models -- Top OpenAI executive endorses plan that would require AI companies to submit their technology to third-party reviews to assess their safety.

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Americans' incomes hit a record high in 2025. Now for the bad news. -- The typical U.S. household's annual earnings have risen only 2.5% since 2019, new data from the Census Bureau shows.

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Board votes to close Kennedy Center immediately for renovations, source says -- Earlier Tuesday, a federal judge again blocked the board from adding President Trump's name to the facade of the building.

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Sanders says potential danger of AI is "probably greater" than nuclear weapons -- Sen. Bernie Sanders is one of the most vocal opponents in Congress on rapid AI development, but bipartisan concerns are growing.

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