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Live - Trump says U.S. has "total control" over Strait of Hormuz - President Trump said Wednesday that the U.S. has "total control" over the Strait of Hormuz, writing on social media: "I THINK WE WILL KEEP IT." updated 18M ago

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HealthWatch - Texas steps into surrogate fight with parents - California parents wanted to end a surrogate pregnancy when doctors diagnosed the baby with a severe heart defect at 20 weeks. The surrogate refused and went to Texas, where the state has now stepped in. The baby was born on Wednesday. Jason Allen reports. 2H ago - 2:11

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Hospitals push for upfront payments as healthcare costs rise -- Hospitals and other medical providers are increasingly asking for payment before providing care, collecting more of what patients might owe.

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Latest CBS News Videos - Total solar eclipse wows crowds in Europe - On August 12, 2026, a total solar eclipse awed onlookers throughout Europe, including in Spain and the United Kingdom. Video Producer: Martina Di Licosa - 13M ago - 17:11

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Eclipse chaser on following the events -- Western Iceland and northern Spain were on the path of totality for a peak eclipse experience on Wednesday. Chris Orion, an eclipse chaser, joins CBS News to discuss from Sasam n, Spain.

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U.S. sees surge in robocalls -- Last month consumers received more than 4.3 billion robocalls, according to the robocall protection app YouMail. CBS Newspath correspondent Evyn Moon has more.

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ICE to spend millions on electric shock gloves -- ICE is planning to spend up to $20 million on gloves for its agents that can deliver painful electric shocks, according to a DHS notice. CBS News' Camilo Montoya-Galvez has more on the gloves and CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson discusses some of the constitutional questions that could come from their use.

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Hourly workers "rusting out," survey says -- A survey by scheduling software provider Deputy found one in seven hourly workers feel merely "ok" about their jobs, a sign that researchers say can lead to lackluster performance. CBS News' MoneyWatch reporter Megan Cerullo explains the concept of "rusting out."

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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.

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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. 8H 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.

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$1 billion Powerball jackpot on the line in tonight's drawing. Here's what to know. -- The jackpot is the eighth-largest Powerball prize ever.

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CPI report shows inflation eased in July to a 3.4% annual pace -- The CPI report was in line with economists' expectations, marking the second consecutive month with cooler price pressures.

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Fighter jets intercept civilian plane over Geneva, Ohio -- F-16 fighter jets intercepted a civilian plane that violated a temporary flight restriction over Geneva, Ohio, where President Trump attended the 2026 Patriot Games.

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How the Secret Service is cracking down on card-skimming scams -- A Secret Service analyst told CBS News a single skimming device can net a scammer up to $1 million.

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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, CBS News has learned.

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Stunning photos show total solar eclipse over Europe -- The only total solar eclipse of 2026 crossed the Northern Hemisphere today, with a path of totality across parts of Greenland, Iceland and northern Spain. See photos and video from the best viewing locations.

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Colombia earthquake death toll rises as frantic search for survivors continues -- The devastation has tested Colombia's new president and his government as it scrambles to respond to the disaster and civil society as it pushes to provide aid to the most affected communities.

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Norah O'Donnell: I take testosterone. Here's why. -- Norah O'Donnell sat down with her own doctor, Rachel Rubin, to tackle the important topic of menopause: How your body changes, why women may be needlessly suffering, and what you can actually do about it.

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At least 1 dead, 172 rescued from ferry fire near Bali, Indonesia -- One Indonesian teenager was killed when the vessel caught fire in rough seas.

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Cartel sought to buy weapons in exchange for fentanyl, U.S. says -- "In exchange for the weapons, the defendants paid in the form of fentanyl and methamphetamine imported into the United States for distribution," the Justice Department said.

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Baby rescued from earthquake rubble in Colombia as death toll rises -- Footage shared on social media shows a baby being rescued from the bloody arms of a man trapped underneath a destroyed building in Cali after a powerful earthquake struck Colombia.

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