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Record 274 climbers scale Nepal's side of Mount Everest in single day -- A record 274 climbers scaled the Nepal side of Mount Everest in a single day, officials said. They took advantage of clear weather.

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Live - Iran mulls latest U.S. proposal as Trump says war is in "final stages" Iran says it's considering the latest U.S. peace offer, as President Trump says he's willing to wait "a couple of days" for a response. updated 14M ago

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Spy plane "dangerously intercepted" by Russian jets over Black Sea -- The Russian jets intercepted the U.K. aircraft with one jet flying as close as 19 feet to the British plane's nose, officials said.

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Daycare owner charged with fraud tried to flee U.S. after closing center, prosecutors say - New fraud charges were unsealed Wednesday against a Minnesota daycare owner who federal prosecutors allege tried to flee the country just two days after shutting the center down. updated 48M ago

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TikTok star accused of murder-for-hire plot -- A social media influencer and her father are accused of plotting to kill her famous singer ex, amid a bitter years-long custody dispute, court documents show. Jonathan Vigliotti is following the case.

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Watch: Blanche announces Ra l Castro indictment -- Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche announced murder and conspiracy charges Wednesday against former Cuban leader Ra l Castro and five others over the downing of two planes in 1996.

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Man jailed over Kirk post wins settlement -- Larry Bushart, who spent 37 days in jail over his Facebook post about the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, will get $835,000 to settle a lawsuit against Tennessee officials. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul reports.

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More details on Mango founder's son -- Court records reveal more details about the Mango founder's son, Jonathan Andic, who was arrested Tuesday in connection to his father's 2024 death. Leigh Kiniry reports. -- May 20

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Latest CBS News Videos - Cheyenne Hunt on Reckoning Action - Cheyenne Hunt, the founder of Reckoning Action, an organization that confronts misogyny in America by pushing for legislative changes and supporting abuse survivors, speaks to CBS News' Nancy Cordes about her mission to combat gender bias. 8M ago - 8:57

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Sneak peek: Kouri Richins: Behind the Facade -- ALL NEW: Scared of their own mother. Why the children of convicted killer Kouri Richins want her to stay behind bars. "48 Hours" correspondent Natalie Morales reports Saturday, May 23 at 10/9c* on CBS and streaming on Paramount+. [Airs following the WNBA on CBS)

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Why Harvard is limiting number of "A" grades -- In a historic move, Harvard University faculty members have voted to limit the number of "A" grades given to undergraduates to curb rising grade inflation. Axios Boston reporter Mike Deehan joins "The Daily Report" with more.

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Target Q1 earnings beat expectations -- Home Depot, Target, Lowes and TJ Maxx all beat expectations with their first quarter earnings and revenue reported on Wednesday. Target had their strongest gains in years. CBS News senior business and tech correspondent Jo Ling Kent has more.

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Ra l Castro indictment's significance -- President Trump said he does not think there will be any additional escalation following the Justice Department's indictment of former Cuban leader Ra l Castro. CBS News national correspondent Lilia Luciano breaks down the situation.

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"Peanuts" music owner sues U.S. government over use of iconic songs -- Lee Mendelson Film Productions alleges the U.S. Department of the Interior illegally used the jazzy tunes in social media posts and a video game.

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Colbert hosts "The Late Show" one last time tonight as franchise ends -- "The Late Show" host Stephen Colbert is marking the end of an iconic late-night franchise on CBS.

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Is Trump's $1.7+ billion "anti-weaponization fund" legal? Experts weigh in. -- The new fund to provide payouts to those who say the legal system was "weaponized" against them raised immediate questions about its legality, implementation and enforcement.

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World Cup expected to generate more in sports bets than the Super Bowl -- Americans are expected to wager more than $3 billion amid the expansion of legalized sports betting in the U.S.

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These are retirees' 5 biggest financial fears -- Retirees say inflation, health care costs and market volatility are threatening their financial security.

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Detroit-bound flight diverted over passenger from Congo amid Ebola restrictions -- An Air France flight from Paris to Detroit was forced to divert to Montreal due to U.S. flight restrictions linked to the Ebola outbreak.

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DHS to tighten Ebola-related flight restrictions for some foreign travelers -- The Department of Homeland Security is set to implement new entry restrictions beginning Thursday for foreign travelers coming to the U.S. from countries at the center of the latest Ebola outbreak.

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Vanessa Trump announces breast cancer diagnosis -- Vanessa Trump, 48, was married to Donald Trump Jr. for 12 years. They share five children together.

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GOP Sen. Bill Cassidy takes digs at Trump, urging renewed unity in politics -- Cassidy, who lost his reelection bid last week, called for leaders who are "steady, not erratic" and "thoughtful, not impulsive."

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U.S. intel community analyzing how Cuba might respond to military action -- These kinds of intelligence forecasts attempt not only to show the immediate consequences of an American action, but the chain of reactions that may follow.

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DOJ veterans fear probe into ex-CIA director is being stacked with Trump loyalists -- Former CIA Director John Brennan is the subject of two criminal probes being led by the Miami-area U.S. Attorney's Office.

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SpaceX files for biggest-ever IPO ahead of market debut -- Elon Musk's SpaceX is moving ahead with plans to go public in what some expect will be the biggest IPO ever.

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Byron Allen on "Comics Unleashed" as it moves to new time slot on CBS -- Comedian and media mogul Byron Allen brings "Comics Unleashed" to CBS's late night slot, replacing "The Late Show With Stephen Colbert."

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Highest gas prices in years expected to continue rising this summer -- U.S. motorists are likely to face even hotter gas prices as the summer driving season kicks off, according to a new analysis.

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