Gas prices jump to their highest level since start of Iran war
The average cost for a gallon of gasoline hit $4.18 a gallon on Tuesday, up $1.20 since the conflict in the Middle East started on Feb. 28.
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United Arab Emirates says it will permanently leave OPEC on May 1
UAE officials said the decision to depart the OPEC oil cartel comes after an "extensive review" of the country's oil production policy.
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California billionaire tax secures enough signatures to make ballot
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Google workers urge CEO to refuse classified AI work with Pentagon
In an open letter, Google workers say doing a deal with the Department of Defense would hurt the tech giant's reputation.
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Ex-NBA player Damon Jones first to plead guilty in pair of gambling cases
Federal prosecutors charged 34 defendants across two indictments, alleging sports betting and mafia-linked rigged poker games.
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Gas prices jump to their highest level since start of Iran war
The average cost for a gallon of gasoline hit $4.18 a gallon on Tuesday, up $1.20 since the conflict in the Middle East started on Feb. 28.
Meth worth $8.1 million found in shipment disguised as tiles
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Taylor Swift files to trademark her voice and likeness in the age of AI
Swift has filed for three trademark applications, including one covering her voice speaking the phrase, "Hey, it's Taylor."
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Gas prices jump to their highest level since start of Iran war
The average cost for a gallon of gasoline hit $4.18 a gallon on Tuesday, up $1.20 since the conflict in the Middle East started on Feb. 28.
Taylor Swift files to trademark her voice and likeness in the age of AI
Swift has filed for three trademark applications, including one covering her voice speaking the phrase, "Hey, it's Taylor."
United Arab Emirates says it will permanently leave OPEC on May 1
UAE officials said the decision to depart the OPEC oil cartel comes after an "extensive review" of the country's oil production policy.
Will the Fed cut rates? Here's what to expect at Wednesday's meeting.
The Federal Reserve is contending with rising inflation amid the war and a lackluster job market, along with the departure of Fed Chair Jerome Powell.
Google workers urge CEO to refuse classified AI work with Pentagon
In an open letter, Google workers say doing a deal with the Department of Defense would hurt the tech giant's reputation.
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Florida's Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis has a proposed a new congressional map to net Republicans up to four more seats.
Judge allows Maurene Comey's lawsuit challenging her firing to proceed
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CBS News poll, analysis on CA voters' views of state's policies ahead of debate
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SPLC seeks disclosure of grand jury transcripts in criminal case
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Supreme Court to weigh Trump's bid to end deportation shield for Haitians, Syrians
The Supreme Court is set to consider Wednesday the Department of Homeland Security's effort to terminate TPS both for Syria and Haiti.
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Tycoon's son offers home for "cocaine hippos" slated to be killed
Anant Ambani, the son of tycoon Mukesh Ambani, said he formally requested the Colombian government to stay a decision to kill the animals.
U.K. police investigate another arson attack in north London
No one has been arrested and "officers are keeping an open mind about the motive behind the attack," police said.
United Arab Emirates says it will permanently leave OPEC on May 1
UAE officials said the decision to depart the OPEC oil cartel comes after an "extensive review" of the country's oil production policy.
Colombia offers record bounty for man accused of ordering bomb attack
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Strait of Hormuz stuck in limbo as Trump mulls Iran's latest offer
Oil prices continue rising as the Trump administration unenthusiastically mulls an Iranian offer to reopen the Strait of Hormuz but delay nuclear talks.
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Justin Hartley gives "Tracker" preview
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Trumps call for Jimmy Kimmel to be fired
President Trump and first lady Melania Trump are demanding that late-night host Jimmy Kimmel be fired over remarks he made before the White House Correspondents' Dinner. Nancy Cordes reports.
Trump calls for Kimmel to be fired over jokes made before correspondents' dinner
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How AI powered robots are helping small farms
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Sam Altman apologizes for not flagging authorities to mass shooter's ChatGPT account
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Trump administration fires board overseeing National Science Foundation
The Trump administration has fired all 22 current members of an independent board that oversees the National Science Foundation, one dismissed member says.
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Ex-NBA player Damon Jones first to plead guilty in pair of gambling cases
Federal prosecutors charged 34 defendants across two indictments, alleging sports betting and mafia-linked rigged poker games.
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FBI raids about 20 Minnesota daycare centers
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Trump wraps meeting with King Charles
President Trump and King Charles have finished their closed-door meeting at the White House ahead of Charles' historic address to a joint session of Congress on Tuesday. CBS News' Natalie Brand has more.
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Key takeaways from Trump's welcome speech
President Trump and first lady Melania Trump welcomed King Charles III and Queen Camilla to the White House on Tuesday. CBS News' Olivia Rinaldi and Taurean Small have the latest.
What's next for Cole Allen
Cole Allen, the 31-year-old California man who is charged with attempting to assassinate President Trump, is set to appear in court again on Thursday. CBS News' Katrina Kaufman and Bruce Hoffman, the Shelby Cullom and Kathryn W. Davis senior fellow for counterterrorism and homeland security at the Council on Foreign Relations, join with more.
Significance of British royal visit
President Trump and first lady Melania Trump welcomed King Charles III and Queen Camilla to the White House for their first official state visit as monarchs. Amanda Matta, a royal commentator, joins with more.