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Powerball jackpot nears $1 billion after no one won $905 million grand prize -- There were no winning tickets sold for Monday night's $905 million Powerball jackpot, so the estimated grand prize for Wednesday night's drawing will be at least $975 million, Powerball says.

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Court clears way for social media addiction suits against tech giants -- Appeals court ruling could open the door to a flood of litigation against Google, Meta and other social media players.

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Why Taylor Farms faces scrutiny over salmonella and cyclospora outbreaks -- Despite a rash of foodborne illnesses in recent months, one expert said the nation's food supply is "remarkably safe." Here's what to know.

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Contiguous U.S. breaks its record for hottest month ever, NOAA says -- Temperatures last month averaged 76.9 degrees Fahrenheit as above-average warmth blanketed the U.S.

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Blanche sworn in as attorney general, formally taking reins at DOJ -- Todd Blanche was sworn in as attorney general after the Senate narrowly voted to confirm the president's former defense lawyer to helm the Justice Department over the weekend.

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First on CBS - Trump signs order on vaccination recommendations - President Trump signed an executive order on childhood vaccine schedules Monday. 7H ago

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5 takeaways from Zuckerberg's essay on his vision for superintelligence -- In a 6,500-word post, the Meta CEO argues that superintelligence should be shared "with as many people and businesses as possible."

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AOC shares her egg-freezing journey. Here's what to know about the process. -- "This is a choice that I am making to feel more in control of my life," said 36-year-old Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez.

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Flesh-eating bacteria kill at least 7 along Gulf Coast. How to protect yourself. -- Vibrio vulnificus, a so-called flesh-eating bacterium, lurks in warm coastal waters and can enter the body through open wounds or from eating raw shellfish.

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Trump taps staff secretary Will Scharf to be next White House counsel -- Will Scharf, who is responsible for overseeing President Trump's paperwork and executive orders, will start Sept. 1, the president announced.

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Mark Zuckerberg's yacht missed boat's call for help, spokesperson says -- The issue arose when a skiff ran out of fuel off the coast of Alaska and called for assistance from nearby ships.

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Wildfires rage, force evacuations in western U.S., Canada amid drought -- More than 40 large wildfires are burning in the West, fueled by severe drought, as over 100 blazes scorch parts of western Canada.

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Taylor Farms recalls jalape o items at Walmart, Target over salmonella risk -- The recalled products with jalape o were distributed at national retailers, including Walmart, Target and Trader Joe's, in 26 states.

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Man who allegedly arranged Tupac Shakur's 1996 killing is on trial in Las Vegas -- The man who prosecutors say orchestrated the 1996 killing of rap icon Tupac Shakur, Duane "Keffe D" Davis, is on trial almost 30 years after the drive-by shooting in Las Vegas.

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Don Nelson, former NBA coach and 5-time champion as a player, dies at 86 -- Don Nelson was one of two coaches in NBA history to have at least 250 wins with three different franchises - Milwaukee, Dallas and Golden State. -- Aug 9

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