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Expert on concerns he raised about Titan sub

The U.S. Coast Guard confirmed Thursday that the five passengers aboard the Titan submersible have died. Officials located two debris fields near the wreckage of the Titanic and said the sub at some point imploded after it dove into the Atlantic Sunday. William Kohnen, president and CEO of the Hydrospace Group, which specializes in engineering pressure vessels for human occupancy, joined CBS News to discuss what this incident could mean for the future of deepwater expeditions.

Jun 22, 2023
08:55

Navy may have detected Titan sub implosion

The Titan submersible went missing Sunday while on a journey to see the wreckage of the Titanic. On Thursday, a U.S. Navy official said the Navy detected "an acoustic anomaly consistent with an implosion" shortly after the sub, named Titan, lost contact with the surface Sunday. CBS News correspondent Roxana Saberi reports from Boston.

Jun 22, 2023
05:33

What we know about the doomed Titanic sub

The rescue effort for the Titan, a submersible exploring the Titanic, is now over. The U.S. Coast Guard says the debris found on the ocean floor is consistent with a "catastrophic implosion." Associated Press reporter Michael Casey joined CBS News to break down what we know about what happened.

Jun 22, 2023
08:28

This undated image provided by OceanGate Expeditions in June 2021 shows the company's Titan submersible.

Debris from sub found 1,600 feet from Titanic after "catastrophic implosion"

The U.S. Coast Guard said the sub experienced a "catastrophic loss of the pressure chamber," and confirmed that a debris field found on the sea floor was pieces of the missing sub.

Jun 22, 2023

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Search for missing sub running out of time

Search crews are still trying to locate the missing OceanGate sub believed to be thousands of feet beneath the surface of the ocean. Officials expect the deep-sea craft to run out of breathable oxygen at some point Thursday. The sub went missing on Sunday during an expedition to the Titanic's wreckage. Roxana Saberi has the latest on the search and Art Trembanis, a professor of marine science who has worked directly with OceanGate, joined CBS News to talk about the vessel and possible rescue options.

Jun 22, 2023
08:18

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What we know about the submersible on expedition to Titanic wreck

A sub that set out to explore the Titanic wreckage vanished in the North Atlantic, prompting a massive search and rescue operation.

Jun 23, 2023

Bahamian research vessel arrived in the search area for the OceanGate Titan Submersible

These are the planes and robots being used to find the missing sub

Specialized planes and vessels are scouring the ocean for the sub, which had been on an expedition to visit the wreckage of the Titanic.

Jun 21, 2023

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Rescue options limited for Titanic sub

Rescue teams are still hoping for a miracle as they search for the missing submersible that was exploring the wreck of the Titanic. CBS News correspondent Roxana Saberi has the latest from Boston.

Jun 21, 2023
02:50

The Titan submersible, operated by OceanGate Expeditions to explore the wreckage of the sunken Titanic off the coast of Newfoundland, Canada, dives in an undated photograph.

Search for missing sub yields noises for 2nd day, Coast Guard says

The U.S. Coast Guard said a Canadian plane detected noises underwater in the search area for a sub that went missing while taking people to the wreckage of the Titanic.

Jun 21, 2023

Titanic tourist submersible disappear on an expedition to explore the famed shipwreck

Underwater noises detected in area of search for Titanic sub

The noises were picked up by a Canadian aircraft, the U.S. Coast Guard says. The submersible went missing with five people on board.

Jun 21, 2023

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Titanic expedition leader on missing sub

The U.S. Navy is sending a deep ocean salvage system to help in the search for a missing submersible with five people inside. The sub went to see the wreckage of the Titanic but then lost contact. G. Michael Harris, Titanic expedition leader and explorer, joins CBS News to discuss the dangers of these expeditions and the typical safety protocols put in place.

Jun 20, 2023
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Titanic sub may run out of oxygen by Thursday

The search for a missing submersible in the northern Atlantic is ongoing. Five people were on board the vessel as it made its way to the depths of the ocean to explore the wreckage of the Titanic. CBS News correspondent Roxana Saberi reports from Boston.

Jun 20, 2023
04:25

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Coast Guard gives update on search for sub

Captain Jamie Frederick of the U.S. Coast Guard gave reporters an update on the search for the missing submersible that lost contact on a trip to explore the wreck of the Titanic. Frederick said the search effort is utilizing the most advanced assets possible, but the sub, with 5 people aboard, only has about 41 hours of oxygen supply left.

Jun 20, 2023
12:37

The port bow railing of the Titanic is seen in 12,600 feet of water about 400 miles east of Nova Scotia, Canada, as photographed as part of a joint scientific and recovery expedition sponsored by the Discovery Channel and RMS Titanic.

Missing Titanic sub has less than 40 hours of air left as search continues

The sub went missing while carrying five people to the wreckage of the Titanic.

Jun 20, 2023

Ryan Proulx is seen in a photo that the police department in East Hartford, Connecticut, posted to social media.

Search for American suspended after he went missing near shipwreck

The U.S. Coast Guard assisted the Royal Bahamas Defence Force for several hours with looking for Ryan Proulx, a former Connecticut police officer.

Jun 20, 2023

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Why is search for missing sub so difficult?

The search continues for a submersible that disappeared on a trip to view the wreckage of the Titanic. Five people are on board. The Coast Guard in Boston says the sub lost contact Sunday, about an hour and 45 minutes into its dive. Butch Hendrick is the president and founder of Lifeguard Systems, which conducts dive training for public safety officers. He joined CBS News to talk about the search.

Jun 20, 2023
11:48

Frantic search continues for sub missing near Titanic wreckage site

OceanGate Expeditions' small Titan submersible set off with 5 people, including 3 paying passengers and, at most, about 96 hours' worth of oxygen on board.

Jun 20, 2023

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Coast Guard update on search for missing sub

The U.S. Coast Guard is leading search and rescue efforts after a submersible vessel with 5 people aboard lost contact on a dive to the Titanic shipwreck site, about 900 miles east of Cape Cod. Rear Admiral John Mauger held a briefing Monday afternoon with the latest on the search.

Jun 19, 2023
16:48

Rescuers searching for sub that vanished on trip to Titanic wreckage

U.S. Coast Guard officials said 5 people were aboard the submersible that lost contact about 400 miles off the coast of Newfoundland, where the Titanic sank in 1912.

Jun 20, 2023

Coast Guard seizes cocaine worth $186 million in Caribbean, Atlantic

Coast Guard helicopters and ships as well as Customs and Border Protection air and sea assets took part in the seizures and arrests.

Jun 19, 2023

Video shows rescue of German Shepherd that fell down cliff

The dog fell about 300 feet down a cliff and ended up in an inaccessible part of a beach, the Coast Guard said.

Jun 15, 2023

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35-year-old goes overboard Carnival cruise ship

The man fell off a Carnival Magic cruise ship about 186 miles east of Jacksonville, Florida, the Coast Guard tweeted.

May 30, 2023

3 missing after Navy contract plane crashes off Southern California coast

Officials identify 3 people killed in plane crash off California coast

The search covered more than 300 square miles and involved the Navy, Coast Guard, Air Force, and U.S. Customs and Border Protection.

May 12, 2023

Suspect captured in fatal Atlanta shooting

A 24-year-old Coast Guard veteran has been arrested in connection with a shooting at a Midtown Atlanta medical center Wednesday which left one woman dead and another four women wounded. The suspect was captured following a manhunt. Mark Strassmann reports.

May 3, 2023
02:38

Texas surfer pushed offshore by strong winds rescued by Coast Guard

The 20-year-old surfer had to be airlifted to safety on Saturday.

Apr 30, 2023

Tornadoes hit Nebraska as severe storms tear across Midwest

Multiple tornadoes were reported in Nebraska and a destructive storm moved from a largely rural area into the Omaha area.

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Former President Donald Trump appears in Manhattan Criminal Court for his criminal trial on April 26, 2024.

Trump trial sees new witnesses to close out first week of testimony

Prosecutors in former President Donald Trump's criminal trial in New York called two new witnesses to the stand on Friday, rounding out the first week of testimony.

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Pasteurization working to kill bird flu in milk, early FDA results find

Around 1 in 5 retail milk samples had tested positive for the bird flu virus, but further tests show it was not infectious.

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This small U.S. town is considered the best place to retire. Here's why.

With a relatively low average monthly cost of living and a low crime rate, this little-known town has a lot to offer retirees according to one report.

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Many Americans retire far earlier than expected — and not by choice

About 7 in 10 retirees stop working before they turned 65. For many of them, it was for reasons beyond their control.

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Former Colorado paramedic Jeremy Cooper sentenced in death of Elijah McClain

Former Colorado paramedic Jeremy Cooper was sentenced to four years probation, 14 months work release and 100 hours of community service on Friday afternoon.

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U.S. loses $30 million Reaper drone in Yemen

A U.S. MQ-9 Reaper has crashed in Yemen. It may be the third $30 million drone shot down by the Houthis since November.

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Superbug from human eye drops outbreak spread to dogs

The discovery of drug-resistant bacteria in two dogs prompted a probe by the CDC and New Jersey health authorities.

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Gold watch found on body of Titanic's richest passenger is for sale

A gold pocket watch recovered along with the body of John Jacob Astor, the richest passenger on the Titanic, is up for auction.

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Virginia EMT arrested in Turks and Caicos after ammo allegedly found in luggage

The father of one now faces the potential of a mandatory minimum prison sentence of up to 12 years.

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Pasteurization working to kill bird flu in milk, early FDA results find

Around 1 in 5 retail milk samples had tested positive for the bird flu virus, but further tests show it was not infectious.

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Here's how much income it takes to be considered rich in your state

The income needed to join your state's top earners can vary considerably, from a low of $329,620 annually in West Virginia to $719,253 in Washington D.C.

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Tornadoes hit Nebraska as severe storms tear across Midwest

Multiple tornadoes were reported in Nebraska and a destructive storm moved from a largely rural area into the Omaha area.

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Many Americans retire far earlier than expected — and not by choice

About 7 in 10 retirees stop working before they turned 65. For many of them, it was for reasons beyond their control.

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Here's how much income it takes to be considered rich in your state

The income needed to join your state's top earners can vary considerably, from a low of $329,620 annually in West Virginia to $719,253 in Washington D.C.

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Many Americans retire far earlier than expected — and not by choice

About 7 in 10 retirees stop working before they turned 65. For many of them, it was for reasons beyond their control.

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This small U.S. town is considered the best place to retire. Here's why.

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After Biden signs TikTok ban into law, ByteDance says it won't sell

The China-based owner of TikTok is facing a new law that will force it to either sell the wildly popular video platform, or face a U.S. ban.

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"Vampire facials" at unlicensed spa infected 3 with HIV, CDC says

First known HIV cases from a nonsterile injection for cosmetic reasons highlights the risk of unlicensed providers.

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Trump trial sees new witnesses to close out first week of testimony

Prosecutors in former President Donald Trump's criminal trial in New York called two new witnesses to the stand on Friday, rounding out the first week of testimony.

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Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas Testifies To Senate Hearing On Department's Budget Request

Senators renew scrutiny of border officers searching Americans' phones

Border officers have broad authority to search travelers' electronic devices without a warrant or suspicion of a crime.

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In this photo illustration, menthol cigarettes sit on a table on April 28, 2022 in Los Angeles, California.

Plans for menthol cigarette ban delayed due to "immense" feedback

The White House had been due to decide on the menthol cigarette rule in March.

2H ago

U.S. loses $30 million Reaper drone in Yemen

A U.S. MQ-9 Reaper has crashed in Yemen. It may be the third $30 million drone shot down by the Houthis since November.

1H ago

President Biden waves as he walks to board Air Force One at John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York on April 26, 2024.

Biden says he's "happy to debate" Trump before 2024 election

"I am happy to debate him," President Biden said during an interview with Howard Stern.

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Pasteurization working to kill bird flu in milk, early FDA results find

Around 1 in 5 retail milk samples had tested positive for the bird flu virus, but further tests show it was not infectious.

1H ago

Plans for menthol cigarette ban delayed due to "immense" feedback

The White House had been due to decide on the menthol cigarette rule in March.

2H ago

Superbug from human eye drops outbreak spread to dogs

The discovery of drug-resistant bacteria in two dogs prompted a probe by the CDC and New Jersey health authorities.

5H ago

"Vampire facials" at unlicensed spa infected 3 with HIV, CDC says

First known HIV cases from a nonsterile injection for cosmetic reasons highlights the risk of unlicensed providers.

6H ago

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Don't just track your steps: 4 health points to monitor on your smartwatch

Are you using your smartwatch to the fullest? Here are 4 metrics doctors say can be useful to track beyond your daily step count.

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Virginia EMT arrested in Turks and Caicos after ammo allegedly found in luggage

The father of one now faces the potential of a mandatory minimum prison sentence of up to 12 years.

8M ago

U.S. loses $30 million Reaper drone in Yemen

A U.S. MQ-9 Reaper has crashed in Yemen. It may be the third $30 million drone shot down by the Houthis since November.

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Police officers arrest a demonstrator during a protest against the war in Gaza at Emory University on April 25, 2024, in Atlanta, Georgia.

University protests over Israel-Hamas war lead to more clashes

Police are cracking down at some university protests over Israel's war against Hamas in Gaza.

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King Charles III to resume royal duties next week after cancer diagnosis

The king took a break from public appearances nearly three months ago after he was diagnosed with an undisclosed type of cancer while he was undergoing treatment for an enlarged prostate.

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Gold watch found on body of Titanic's richest passenger is for sale

A gold pocket watch recovered along with the body of John Jacob Astor, the richest passenger on the Titanic, is up for auction.

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2024 American Music Awards to air on CBS

Fans vote for the award winners — often leading to surprise winners and collaborative performances.

3H ago

Sophia Bush comes out as queer in public essay, opens up about divorce

Sophia Bush filed for divorce from entrepreneur Grant Hughes in August 2023 after a year of marriage and started dating the former world champion soccer player afterward.

6H ago

Kate Hudson says her relationship with her father, Bill Hudson, is "warming up"

Preview: In an interview to be broadcast on "CBS News Sunday Morning" April 28, the Oscar-nominated actress also talks about her debut as a singer-songwriter with the album "Glorious."

10H ago

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See inside Frank Sinatra and Mia Farrow's home that's now on sale

Looking for a place to live in NYC? Zillow is now listing Frank Sinatra and Mia Farrow's former home on the Upper East Side.

Apr 25

Italy bans loans of works to Minneapolis museum in a dispute over ancient marble statue

Italy's Culture Ministry has banned loans of works to the Minneapolis Institute of Art, following a dispute with the U.S. museum over an ancient marble statue believed to have been looted from Italy almost a half-century ago.

Apr 25

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Breakthrough AI tech speeding up MRI scans

NYU Langone Health and Meta have developed a new type of MRI that dramatically reduces the time needed to complete scans through artificial intelligence. CBS News correspondent Anne-Marie Green reports.

2H ago
03:44

FCC votes to restore net neutrality

The Federal Communications Commission voted to adopt net neutrality regulations, a reversal from the policy adopted during former President Donald Trump's administration. Christopher Sprigman, a professor at the New York University School of Law, joins CBS News with more on the vote.

6H ago
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How AI powered robots are helping small farms

From labor shortages to environmental impacts, farmers are looking to AI to help revolutionize the agriculture industry. One California startup, Farm-ng, is tapping into the power of AI and robotics to perform a wide range of tasks, including seeding, weeding and harvesting.

Mar 28
03:27

Don't just track your steps: 4 health points to monitor on your smartwatch

Are you using your smartwatch to the fullest? Here are 4 metrics doctors say can be useful to track beyond your daily step count.

15H ago

Why the U.S. struggles to combat romance scams

Local and federal authorities face challenges in investigating and prosecuting romance scammers because the scammers are often based overseas. Jim Axelrod explains.

Apr 25
03:50

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Why bats are vital to the ecosystem

Bats have often been called scary and spooky but experts say they play an important role in our daily lives. CBS News' Danya Bacchus explains why the mammals are so vital to our ecosystem and the threats they're facing.

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Doctor on lessons from Flint water crisis

Pediatrician Dr. Mona Hanna-Attisha, whose work has spurred official action on the Flint water crisis, told CBS News that it's stunning that "we continue to use the bodies of our kids as detectors of environmental contamination." She discusses ways to support victims of the water crisis, the ongoing work of replacing the city's pipes and more in this extended interview.

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Flint residents on 10 years of water crisis

Ten years ago, a water crisis began when Flint, Michigan, switched to the Flint River for its municipal water supply. The more corrosive water was not treated properly, allowing lead from pipes to leach into many homes. CBS News correspondent Ash-har Quraishi spoke with residents about what the past decade has been like.

Apr 25
04:38

Paving the way to a greener future

According to the University of California, Davis, residential energy use is responsible for 20% of total greenhouse gas emissions in the U.S. However, one company is helping residential buildings reduce their impact and putting carbon to use. CBS News' Bradley Blackburn shows how the process works.

Apr 25
04:59

Cicada noise in S.C. prompts calls to sheriff

Emerging cicadas are so loud in one South Carolina county that residents are calling the sheriff's office asking why they can hear a "noise in the air that sounds like a siren, or a whine, or a roar." CBS News' John Dickerson has details.

Apr 25
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Dramatic video shows K9 deputies arrest double murder suspect

Angel Gabriel Cuz-Choc was found hiding in a wooded area after his girlfriend and her 4-year-old daughter were found dead in Florida.

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K-9 deputies arrest man accused in double murders

Dramatic bodycam footage shows the moment Florida deputies and K-9 dogs close in on a double murder suspect hiding in a thickly wooded area.

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"48 Hours" looks into Kristen Trickle's death

A new "48 Hours" investigation is looking into the death of a Kansas woman after she was found dying from a gunshot wound in 2019. The coroner initially ruled Kristen Trickle's death a suicide, but the local prosecutor said evidence on the scene didn't add up. "48 Hours" correspondent Erin Moriarty has the story.

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Romania court rules Andrew Tate's rape, human trafficking trial can start

A Bucharest court has ruled that a case against social media influencer Andrew Tate meets the required legal criteria and can go ahead, but there's no date set yet.

8H ago

Killer buys sex doll with wife's life insurance payout

After Kristen Trickle died at her home in Kansas, her husband Colby Trickle received over $120,000 in life insurance benefits and spent nearly $2,000 on a sex doll supposedly to help him sleep.

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Astronauts confident Boeing's Starliner is finally ready for crew flights

Astronauts Barry Wilmore and Sunita Williams say they have complete confidence in the Starliner despite questions about Boeing's safety culture.

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Man who hoped to be first Black astronaut in 1960s finally heading to space

In 1961, Ed Dwight was selected by President John F. Kennedy to enter an Air Force training program known as the path to NASA's Astronaut Corps. But he ultimately never made it to space.

Apr 25

Spacecraft spots "spiders" scattered across surface of Mars

The creepy patterns were observed by the European Space Agency's ExoMars Trace Gas Orbiter.

Apr 25

Veteran taikonaut, 2 rookies launched to Chinese space station

The Shenzhou 18 crew will replace three taikonauts aboard the Chinese space station who are wrapping up a six-month stay.

Apr 25

Distant spacecraft sends data to Earth for first time in 5 months

In November 2023, NASA's Voyager 1 spacecraft stopped sending "readable science and engineering data."

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Could an Alabama woman have shot herself twice?

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Over a dozen tornadoes touch down in three states

More than a dozen tornadoes have touched down in three states – Texas, Oklahoma and Nebraska. Video shows a massive twister tearing across the interstate north of Lincoln, Nebraska, as large pieces of debris flew through the air. Omar Villafranco reports from Ennis, Texas.

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2024 NFL Draft Round 1 recap

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Americans facing prison abroad over bag ammo

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"CBS Evening News" headlines for April 26, 2024

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