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Live - Tehran says Strait of Hormuz "under Iran's control" after Trump threat - Tehran has asserted that the Strait of Hormuz is "under Iran's control and management" after President Trump said the U.S. might "keep it." updated 29M ago

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Senators demand answers about conditions aboard USS Abraham Lincoln -- Senate Democrats are demanding answers about conditions aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln during the aircraft carrier's record-setting deployment.

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Trump's secret plane switch took place within a day of credible missile threat -- President Trump secretly moved from Air Force One to another plane within a day of U.S. and Turkish intelligence picking up on an Iranian plot to fire a missile at the jet.

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Cities propose new tactics to crack down on so-called "teen takeovers" -- Large gatherings of young people, often spurred by online invites, can lead to violence and injuries, even death.

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Single winning ticket sold for $1.04 billion Powerball jackpot -- A single ticket sold in Illinois won the biggest Powerball jackpot of the year, $1.04 billion, in Wednesday night's drawing, the game says.

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Search for survivors of Colombia earthquake enters "final phase" -- Rescuers in Colombia were making last-ditch efforts to locate earthquake survivors early Thursday as the critical 72-hour window for rescue operations neared its end.

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$5,255 FINE ISSUED AFTER FOGHORN WAKES UP SLEEPING POLAR BEAR -- Under local regulations, "it is forbidden to needlessly disturb, attract or pursue a polar bear," which was declared a protected species in 1972.

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Floodwaters submerge Midwest neighborhoods bracing for more severe storms -- Muddy floodwaters seeped into the homes of Indiana and Ohio residents this week, as severe storms struck the Midwest. Now, some areas are bracing for even more rain.

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Reese's Halloween pumpkins hit shelves unchanged after lawsuit victory -- Hershey said the Halloween-shaped candy, which had sparked a lawsuit over the product's lack of detail, will return in its familiar oval shape.

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Robert Gilman was on "death's door" before Russia freed him, advocate says -- Robert Gilman, a U.S. Marine veteran, was imprisoned in Russia for over four years and now faces a long road to recovery, says a hostage crisis expert who advocated for Gilman's release.

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60 cats rescued from abandoned boat anchored off Washington state -- Police in Tacoma, Washington, say they have rescued 60 cats and kittens from an abandoned sailboat that was found anchored off a city beach last week.

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Whole Foods recalls some jalape o products over salmonella risk -- Certain salsas, guacamole, pico de gallo and prepared jalape o products at Whole Foods are among the products recalled over possible salmonella risk.

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2 killed as Apache helicopter from Fort Hood crashes in Salado, Texas -- Two soldiers aboard an AH-64 Apache attack helicopter based out of Fort Hood were killed in a crash on Wednesday, according to local authorities and the Army.

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U.S. indicts former SPLC executive for her role in alleged fraud scheme -- Prosecutors have accused the Southern Poverty Law Center of telling donors and banks it was dismantling white supremacist and extremist groups, while funneling payments to confidential informants in the groups.

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Karoline Leavitt exiting as White House press secretary -- President Trump said Karoline Leavitt will be leaving her role to focus on her young family.

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Maps and charts show record number of measles cases in U.S. this year -- CBS News has been tracking a record number of measles cases and outbreaks around the country. The majority of cases are among those who haven't been vaccinated.

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Surrogate gives birth to baby at center of multistate legal battle -- Surrogate McKenna West declined to get an abortion requested by the intended parents after the baby she was carrying was diagnosed with a severe but treatable heart defect.

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11 charged for alleged sham marriages to help Chinese nationals get green cards -- The DOJ unveiled criminal charges alleging 11 people participated in a scheme that involved more than 1,000 "sham marriages" between Chinese nationals and U.S. citizens.

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How much time does AI save at work? New Census Bureau data breaks it down. -- New Census data shows how much faster workers can complete tasks when they enlist artificial intelligence for help.

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Here's how much Social Security's 2027 COLA could rise under new estimates -- Social Security's cost-of-living adjustment for 2027 is projected to be lower than previously forecast, according to new estimates. -- Aug 12

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First on CBS - Top Trump officials heading to Iowa to help GOP campaigns, sources say - The upcoming Iowa State Fair is a pivotal window of opportunity for candidates on the campaign trail. 22H ago

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NYC Council probes prediction markets over advertising practices -- New York City lawmakers allege that four major prediction markets engage in deceptive marketing practices and target young adults. -- Aug 12

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