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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 9M 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 administration's antisemitism lawsuit against Harvard dismissed -- The lawsuit was one of many steps against Harvard that the Trump administration has taken since President Trump's return to office, in addition to attempting to cancel billions of dollars in federal funds.

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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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Evidence of bird strike after man nearly sucked out of plane window, NTSB says -- A bird strike may have been the cause of an incident in which a passenger was nearly sucked out of a broken window aboard a Ryanair flight in Europe last month, the NTSB found.

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3 EXECUTIONS CARRIED OUT IN A SINGLE DAY, FIRST TIME SINCE 2010 -- Tennessee and Oklahoma executed inmates within 30 minutes of each other on Thursday, followed by Alabama later in the day.

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Flock CEO responds to abuses of its surveillance technology -- The CEO of Flock Safety apologized for alleged abuses of its service by law enforcement officers as the company rolled out new changes to how it operates.

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AI is driving up consumer prices. That won't stop anytime soon. -- Surging AI investment is pushing up the cost of smartphones and other gadgets, according to analysts. Here's why.

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Jury selected for Tupac Shakur murder trial, opening statements expected Monday -- A jury of six men and 10 women was selected to hear the case against an ex-gang leader accused of orchestrating Tupac Shakur's killing​ nearly 30 years ago.

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This week on "Sunday Morning" (Aug. 16) -- A look at the features for this week's broadcast of the Emmy-winning program, hosted by Jane Pauley.

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Kennedy Center board votes to restore Trump's name on building -- The Kennedy Center's board of trustees voted to add President Trump's name to the facade of the performing arts center, more than two months after a judge ordered its removal, according to a Democrat who sits on the center's board.

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Record-breaking heat takes mounting toll on the U.S. economy -- Heat waves are dealing a financial blow to businesses and creating hazardous conditions for workers, according to climate experts.

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Baby in surrogate dispute now in custody of parents, lawyer says -- The baby at the center of a surrogacy dispute was born in Texas Wednesday and has hypoplastic left heart syndrome, a rare heart defect.

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Luigi Mangione in discussions about possible guilty plea, sources say -- Luigi Mangione, accused in the 2024 killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, is in discussions about a possible plea deal on federal charges, sources familiar with the matter told CBS News.

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Tropical storm forms near Hawaii, hurricane warning issued for the Big Island -- Tropical Storm Lala could bring rain, high winds and dangerous surf and rip currents to the Hawaiian Islands this weekend.

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Can taking weight-loss drugs help you get hired? Yes, if you're a woman. -- Going on GLP-1 drugs significantly boosted unemployed women's chances of finding a job, according to a Harvard economist.

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DOJ leaves in place ruling that deregulates silencers, shotguns -- A Texas judge earlier this month issued a ruling that deregulated silencers, shotguns and certain rifles.

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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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