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Ship sinks in storm near Hong Kong; dozens of crew members in danger
Authorities dispatched planes and helicopters to aid in the rescue, with at least three people from the crew of 30 brought to safety.
New York overhauls handgun rules to preserve some limits on firearms
New York's legislature has approved a sweeping overhaul of the state's handgun licensing rules, seeking to preserve some limits after the Supreme Court said people have a right to carry a handgun for personal protection.
Child's body found in Minnesota lake, mom and 2 other children missing
The children were all believed to be under the age of 5.
Without abortion option, doctors say "people will die"
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Biden vows to protect abortion pill in governors meeting
President Biden met virtually with several Democratic governors on efforts to protect women's abortion access.
Brittney Griner "keeping the faith" as Russian court sets next trial date
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2 police officers killed, 5 hurt in Kentucky shooting
An emergency management official was also injured and a police dog was killed, an arrest citation said.
R. Kelly suing prison after lawyers say he was placed on suicide watch
The lawyers allege that there is no reason for Brooklyn's Metropolitan Detention Center to put the 55-year-old Kelly on suicide watch, and that doing so is causing "real and lasting harm" to the singer.
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Mothers being asked to investigate the murders of their sons has become a reality in Jackson.
Philly police say "crushing volume" of killings outruns their ability to close cases
CBS News analyzed decades of unsolved murders across the country, and found stark racial disparities in the clearance rates — the share of cases each year that are solved.
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Russians press assault on city in eastern Ukraine
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The Defense Department's announcement of $820-million in assistance on Friday includes items procured through a contracting process that may take weeks or months.
Ukraine says 21 killed as Russian missiles slam into homes near Odesa
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German chancellor says Putin is ready to wage Ukraine war for "a long time"
CBS News' "Face the Nation" moderator Margaret Brennan spoke with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz in an exclusive interview in Madrid.
"Terrified" South Sudanese beg for food as Ukraine war halts aid
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Biden doubles down on legal fight over abortion
President Biden declared Friday that the fight over abortion rights "is not over" as he met with Democratic governors from states where abortion is still legal. Meanwhile, patients and doctors are struggling to navigate the evolving legal landscape around abortion restrictions. Adriana Diaz has the latest.
WNBA star Brittney Griner stands trial in Russia
The trial for WNBA star Brittney Griner began Friday in Russia. She was whisked into a closed-door hearing in what could be a months-long trial over alleged drug charges. A U.S. representative said Griner is doing as well as can be expected given the difficult circumstances. Charlie D'Agata reports.
John Bolton: Cipollone should testify on Jan. 6
Former Trump national security adviser John Bolton thinks the man who was White House counsel on Jan. 6, 2021, Pat Cipollone, should appear before the House select committee investigating the assault on the U.S. Capitol. He spoke with CBS News senior investigative correspondent Catherine Herridge.
Adopted boy experiences first birthday celebration
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Delta reporetly offered passengers almost $10k to switch flights
One perk of buying a ticket on an oversold flight? If you agree to be bumped, some airlines may pay you thousands in cash.
American Airlines offers to boost pilot pay 17% amid shortages
Airlines that say they're facing severe pilot shortages amid a resurgence in air travel are boosting pay.
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Bellwethers from finance, technology and retail industries are bankrolling workers who need to access reproductive services.
Investors suffered their worst first half of a year since 1970
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Californians set for up to $1,050 in "inflation relief" checks
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Infectious disease specialist recommends getting COVID shot once available
The updated shot is aimed at specifically targeting the highly contagious Omicron virus variant and could be available this fall.
14-year-old tiger dies after contracting COVID at Ohio zoo
The 14-year-old Amur tiger, whose name was Jupiter, was given additional treatments and testing and appeared stable, but he passed away on Sunday, the zoo said.
FDA advisers recommend updating COVID booster shots for fall
Advisers to the U.S. government are recommending that COVID-19 booster shots used this fall be modified to better match more recent variants of the coronavirus.
Elmo talks about getting COVID vaccine; Ted Cruz has a problem with that
Cruz first thanked Sesame Street for showing a parent asking questions about the vaccine, but then turned his attention to Elmo.
Court revives block of vaccine mandate for federal workers
The new order means a block on the mandate imposed in January by a Texas-based federal judge remains in effect while the full court's 17 judges take up the appeal.
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States are making efforts to bring in more tourists and their vacation dollars this summer travel season. Through advertisements, some states are acknowledging that they aren’t such an easy sell. Barry Petersen has more.
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Officials warn of shark attack possibilities
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Carson Pickett becomes first player with limb difference on USWNT
The 28-year-old defender made history on Tuesday and helped the U.S. Women's National Team beat Colombia.
First Mexican-born woman to go to space describes "fascinating" journey
"Seeing the Earth from the outside ... it really puts things into perspective," Katya Echazarreta said.
Restoring the Aurora, a cruise ship with a storied past
Built in the 1950s to carry tourists on day trips from the German port of Hamburg, one of the last surviving cruise ships of that era looked bound for the scrap heap, until Chris Willson found the rotting vessel for sale on Craigslist.
Harry Styles halts concert to find former teacher in the crowd
He shared a sweet message for a teacher who is retiring after 29 years.
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Lake Mead reveals sunken WWII-era boat as water levels plummet
Experts say climate change and drought have led to the lake dropping to its lowest level since it was full about 20 years ago.
New York overhauls handgun rules to preserve some limits on firearms
New York's legislature has approved a sweeping overhaul of the state's handgun licensing rules, seeking to preserve some limits after the Supreme Court said people have a right to carry a handgun for personal protection.
Bolton says Cipollone should testify before Jan. 6 committee
Bolton spoke with CBS News' Catherine Herridge in an interview Friday.
Georgia 1-year-old girl dies after being left in hot car for 4 hours
Her mother forgot to drop her off at daycare and unintentionally left her in a hot car for four hours, authorities said.
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Consumer Reports: Salmonella found in a third of ground chicken
USDA says it is rethinking its approach to bacteria in poultry that sickens hundreds of thousands of people every year.
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Delta reporetly offered passengers almost $10k to switch flights
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"Stranger Things" brings musician Kate Bush a $2.3M windfall
Bush said that the resurgence of the song put her "on top of that hill." Streams have increased almost 17,000%.
Fourth of July burgers cost 10% more this year
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New York overhauls handgun rules to preserve some limits on firearms
New York's legislature has approved a sweeping overhaul of the state's handgun licensing rules, seeking to preserve some limits after the Supreme Court said people have a right to carry a handgun for personal protection.
Bolton says Cipollone should testify before Jan. 6 committee
Bolton spoke with CBS News' Catherine Herridge in an interview Friday.
Pentagon to provide medium-range air defense systems to Ukraine
The Defense Department's announcement of $820-million in assistance on Friday includes items procured through a contracting process that may take weeks or months.
Army Reserve, Guard members who refused COVID vaccine banned from drills,
About 40,000 members of the Army National Guard are not fully vaccinated against the coronavirus.
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1 dead in listeria outbreak linked to Florida
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is investigating the source of a recent outbreak of listeria. One person has died and nearly two dozen have been hospitalized. All of the patients either reside in or traveled to Florida before becoming sick.
Consumer Reports: Salmonella found in a third of ground chicken
USDA says it is rethinking its approach to bacteria in poultry that sickens hundreds of thousands of people every year.
Without abortion option, doctors say "people will die"
The overturning of Roe v. Wade "is going to make pregnancy more dangerous," one doctor said. Another put it bluntly: "Many, many people will die."
Crowdfunding rakes in $2M for medicine to save a little girl's life
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Russians press assault on city in eastern Ukraine
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said three anti-ship missiles struck "an ordinary residential building, a nine-story building" housing about 160 people.
Ship sinks in storm near Hong Kong; dozens of crew members in danger
Authorities dispatched planes and helicopters to aid in the rescue, with at least three people from the crew of 30 brought to safety.
Parents pray missing teens not among 53 found dead in tractor-trailer
Parents are re-reading last messages, swiping through photos, waiting for a phone call and praying.
Latvia's leader warns U.S., Europe against Ukraine "war weariness"
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Caamp performs “The Otter”
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The paintings of Walter Keane, instantly recognizable by their subjects' large, haunting eyes, became known the world over. But Walter never actually painted them; his wife, Margaret, did. Lee Cowan talked with the real artist behind saucer-eyed waifs about why she allowed her authorship to be hidden, in this "Sunday Morning" story originally broadcast December 14, 2014. (Margaret Keane died on June 26, 2022, at the age of 94.)
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FCC wants TikTok removed from app stores
FCC Commissioner Brendan Carr has issued an order for Apple and Google to remove TikTok from their app stores, citing a pattern of surreptitious data storage and access. The FCC gave Apple and Google until July 8 to respond. CBS News tech reporter Dan Patterson joins anchors Tanya Rivero and Nikki Battiste to explain the controversy.
Big Tech faces pressure on abortion cases
Tech companies are facing numerous questions on whether they will cooperate with law enforcement officials who may seek to prosecute abortions where the procedure is now banned. CBS News tech reporter Dan Patterson has more on the pressures these companies are facing, including from their own employees.
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Instagram, Facebook ban abortion pill posts after Roe ruling
Memes and status updates explaining how women can legally obtain abortion pills in the mail have surged on the platforms.
Mark Cuban on new pharmacy website
Billionaire investor Mark Cuban joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss his new online pharmacy's goals of disrupting the prescription drug industry and providing low-cost generic drugs.
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New York denies permit renewal for bitcoin mining company
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2022 wildfire season sparks to life
Dozens of wildfires were burning across the nation this week. Climate change is making these fires more frequent and intense, and the crews that fight them are feeling the toll. CBS News’ Ben Tracy sat down with Kelly Martin, president of the Grassroots Wildland Firefighters Association, to talk about what these brave firefighters go through.
Another giant African snail sighting forces Florida county into quarantine
Florida officials confirmed the recurrence of an invasive snail species that destroys wildlife and poses serious threats to human health.
West seeing "biblical" explosions of Mormon crickets and grasshoppers
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World's largest bacterium found in Caribbean swamp
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Child's body found in Minnesota lake, mom and 2 other children missing
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The lawyers allege that there is no reason for Brooklyn's Metropolitan Detention Center to put the 55-year-old Kelly on suicide watch, and that doing so is causing "real and lasting harm" to the singer.
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At least 2 officers killed in Kentucky shooting
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Caamp performs “The Otter”
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Childhood friends Evan Westfall and Taylor Meier created the band Caamp in 2016, with their debut album becoming a streaming hit. For Saturday Sessions Caamp performs "Fever."
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Childhood friends Evan Westfall and Taylor Meier created the band Caamp in 2016, with their debut album becoming a streaming hit. For Saturday Sessions Caamp performs "Believe."
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