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Israel vows to hold Iran's leader accountable after missile hits hospital
An Iranian missile slammed into a hospital in Israel, causing no serious injuries but drawing a quick vow of retaliation against Iran's supreme leader for "war crimes."
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Trump approved attack plans for Iran — but hasn't made final decision to strike
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U.S. "planning for contingencies" to help Americans leave Israel
After some confusion, the U.S. Embassy in Jerusalem says the State Department is "planning for contingencies" to help Americans leave Israel, but some aren't waiting around.
Los Angeles Lakers to be sold for $10 billion
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AstroAI recalls minifridges that caused $360,000 in property damages
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FDA approves HIV prevention drug taken as twice-yearly injection
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Democrats say Trump admin. weaponizing law enforcement to silence foes
Some high-profile Democrats have been detained or prosecuted, in what one lawmaker called "strong-arm tactics" intended to "silence and intimidate people."
Trump approved attack plans for Iran — but hasn't made final decision to strike
President Trump has approved an attack plan on Iran, but has held off in case Tehran agrees to abandon its nuclear program, an intelligence source and a defense official told CBS News.
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Tucker Carlson spars with Ted Cruz on Israel-Iran strikes
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Trump administration to shutter specialized LGBTQ+ suicide lifeline option
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U.S. plans to combat "man-eater" screwworms with a facility of flies
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AstroAI recalls minifridges that caused $360,000 in property damages
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U.S. "planning for contingencies" to help Americans leave Israel
After some confusion, the U.S. Embassy in Jerusalem says the State Department is "planning for contingencies" to help Americans leave Israel, but some aren't waiting around.
Israel vows to hold Iran's leader accountable after missile hits hospital
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Tucker Carlson spars with Ted Cruz on Israel-Iran strikes
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State Dept. has "no announcement" about helping Americans evacuate Israel
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Alison Hall meets Olivia Munn for first time after early cancer diagnosis
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Tom Cruise to receive honorary Oscar
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Robotic heart transplant makes history
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SpaceX Starship upper stage explodes during ramp-up to expected engine test
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Japan's second-biggest carmaker, Honda, has successfully tested an experimental reusable rocket, the company says, as it seeks to expand into the space sector.
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Hamidreza Gholamzadeh, the director of the Diplo House think tank in Tehran who is close to Iran's Islamic regime, spoke to CBS News' Ramy Inocencio and echoed the Islamic Republic's leaders, saying the country is "very united" in the face of Israel's ongoing attacks, and that the time for negotiations is over. "The language of talks would be missiles," said the Iranian insider.
Tariffs push renovation costs higher
With new tariffs raising the cost of key building supplies like lumber, steel, and appliances, contractors say homeowners could see project costs skyrocket. Nancy Chen speaks with builder David Perotti on how to save money and navigate the price hikes.
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A jury found Karen Read not guilty in the death of Boston police officer John O'Keefe after more than 20 hours of deliberation. Legal analyst Rikki Klieman explains what may have swayed jurors and what questions remain.
What's next for Karen Read
Karen Read was found not guilty of second-degree murder and manslaughter in connection to the death of her boyfriend, Boston police officer John O'Keefe. The verdict ends a years-long legal battle, but questions about the case and the night O'Keefe died remain.