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Arizona counties invest millions to reassure voters of election security
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Clinical psychologist on postpartum psychosis
Heather Berlin, a neuroscientist, clinical psychologist and clinical professor at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, joins "The Daily Report" to explain the difference between postpartum depression and psychosis and what it means for Lindsay Clancy's murder trial.
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Closing arguments in the Lindsay Clancy murder trial are set for Thursday. Clancy admitted to killing her children but says she isn't guilty, arguing that postpartum psychosis caused her actions. CBS News legal contributor Caroline Polisi joins with analysis.
Testimony wraps in Lindsay Clancy murder trial
Testimony concluded on Wednesday in the murder trial of Lindsay Clancy, the Massachusetts mother who admitted to killing her children but pleaded not guilty, arguing she had postpartum psychosis. CBS News correspondent Shanelle Kaul reports.
Man convicted in Microsoft exec's murder in plot allegedly involving ex-wife
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Judge denies Minnesota's request to halt release of ICE officer Christian Castro
A federal judge on Wednesday denied Minnesota's request for a temporary restraining order to halt the release of the ICE agent sought for extradition in a shooting earlier this year in north Minneapolis amid Operation Metro Surge, and then lying about the circumstances under oath.
Final witness testifies in Clancy trial
The final witness testified Wednesday in Lindsay Clancy's murder trial for the killings of her three young children. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson has more.
Final witnesses speak in Lindsay Clancy trial
The prosecutors in the Lindsay Clancy murder trial are wrapping up their rebuttal testimony. CBS News legal contributor Rebecca Roiphe has more analysis.
Lindsay Clancy trial winding down
Lindsay Clancy's murder trial is nearly over. A forensic psychiatrist called by the prosecution testified that he thought there were inconsistencies in Lindsay Clancy's account of her mental health the night her three children were murdered. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul reports.
Slain girl hailed as hero after 8 relatives killed in Montana home
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NFL ends Pro Bowl after 75 years, will still honor roster at season's end
In a news release, the NFL said it plans to "elevate" Pro Bowl selections, with no replacement selections.
FDA approves new pancreatic cancer drug that could extend patients' lives
Patients taking the first-of-a-kind pill, called daraxonrasib, lived for a median of 13.2 months compared with 6.7 months for chemotherapy recipients, studies showed.
ICE arrests of people without criminal records hit record high, new data shows
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Bill Gates issues stark warning about AI's impact on American jobs
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Man convicted in Microsoft exec's murder in plot allegedly involving ex-wife
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Bill Gates issues stark warning about AI's impact on American jobs
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Canadian officials said the tariffs set to be imposed on more than 800 U.S. imports are "strategic" and designed to target some states.
Boston Scientific says a cyberattack is disrupting its global operations
Medical device maker said it is working to assess the scope of the attack and business interruption.
Meta settles social media addiction suit for up to $17.1 billion
Meta agreed to pay up to $17.1 billion to settle allegations that its social media platforms are addictive.
July PCE inflation index held at 3.7% annual pace, hotter than expected
The Personal Consumption Expenditures index was unchanged from June, highlighting stubborn inflationary pressures.
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Pentagon upgrades awards of 3 Marines for actions after Abbey Gate attack
Five years after the attack in Afghanistan that killed 13 service members, the Pentagon upgraded the awards of three Marines who provided care in the wake of the blast.
ICE arrests of people without criminal records hit record high, new data shows
The surge in arrests comes as the White House pushes ICE to hit a target of 2,000 per day.
24 states sue to block new Postal Service rules for mail voting
The group of 24 states and the District of Columbia argues the Postal Service's new rule violates the Constitution and federal law.
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Trump hasn't decided on Leavitt's replacement as press secretary, sources say
President Trump hasn't settled on a replacement for White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt, whose last day is Friday, according to administration officials close to the situation.
Man with Sen. Dan Sullivan's name advances from Alaska U.S. Senate primary
A man with the same name as Alaska's incumbent U.S. Sen. Dan Sullivan has advanced to the general election
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FDA approves new pancreatic cancer drug that could extend patients' lives
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Secrets of the gut microbiome and how it impacts our long-term brain health
Dr. Laura Cox, an assistant professor at Brigham and Women's Hospital and Harvard Medical School, explains how our dietary patterns play a significant role in our gut and long-term brain health.
Pennsylvania records first 2 measles deaths in 35 years
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At least 1 in 4 ex-NFL players who died from 2016 to 2021 had CTE, study finds
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Trump and Kennedy's health industry deals are at risk of vanishing
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Prince Harry and Meghan arrive back in U.K., BBC News reports
Prince Harry and Meghan, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, returned to the U.K. from California on Wednesday, six years after their tumultuous departure, the BBC reports.
Scores killed, Americans among hundreds missing after Nepal flash floods
Flash floods tore through a valley in Nepal, sweeping away villages and hundreds of tourists, with Americans among the missing, authorities say.
U.S. military attacks alleged drug-smuggling boat in Caribbean, killing 4
The attack brings the number of people killed in such strikes by the U.S. military in the eastern Pacific Ocean and Caribbean Sea to at least 227.
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Trump insists U.S. achieving "very big victory" in war with Iran
As the Iran war nears the six-month mark, President Trump said he has "no specific timetable" to resume peace talks.
14 newborns killed as fire tears through Pakistani hospital's nursery
Authorities in Islamabad, Pakistan, say a fire caused by an air-conditioning unit exploding in a major hospital nursery ward killed 14 newborns.
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Dolly Parton's free book club for children
Late country superstar Dolly Parton helped millions of children develop a love of reading through her free Imagination Library program. Hardin Engelhardt, chief learning officer at Marbles Kids Museum in Raleigh, North Carolina, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
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Dollywood president remembers Dolly Parton
Tributes are pouring in from all over the country for legendary singer-songwriter Dolly Parton. CBS News correspondent Skyler Henry is at Dollywood, Parton's Tennessee theme park, with more.
Country stars react to Dolly Parton's death
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Meta has agreed to pay $17 billion to settle claims that its platforms lead to addiction in kids and teens, but is not admitting any wrongdoing despite implementing new safeguards. CNET reporter Katelyn Chedraoui joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
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Clinical psychologist on postpartum psychosis
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Closing arguments in the Lindsay Clancy murder trial are set for Thursday. Clancy admitted to killing her children but says she isn't guilty, arguing that postpartum psychosis caused her actions. CBS News legal contributor Caroline Polisi joins with analysis.
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Late country superstar Dolly Parton helped millions of children develop a love of reading through her free Imagination Library program. Hardin Engelhardt, chief learning officer at Marbles Kids Museum in Raleigh, North Carolina, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
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Clinical psychologist on postpartum psychosis
Heather Berlin, a neuroscientist, clinical psychologist and clinical professor at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, joins "The Daily Report" to explain the difference between postpartum depression and psychosis and what it means for Lindsay Clancy's murder trial.
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Meta, the company behind Facebook and Instagram, agreed to pay billions of dollars and adopt new safety measures, settling claims that its products have harmed American kids. Kelly O'Grady has more.
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Canada is the number one customer for 27 U.S. states' exports. CBS News' Megan Cerullo breaks down what its retaliatory tariffs will mean amid President Trump's trade war.