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Drug shortages are surging, ranging from IV saline to antibiotics
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Federal Reserve hikes its key interest rate a quarter point
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Husband loading pistol fatally shoots wife in head in New York
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Two school administrators shot by student at Denver high school
One victim was in critical condition and one was in serious but stable condition, police said. The student fled after the shooting.
DirecTV says Newsmax to return, months after "censorship" claims
The satellite-TV provider had said the dispute was over money, while conservative TV network Newsmax had alleged bias.
Lotus drummer Chuck Morris and son feared dead after Arkansas kayak trip
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GameStop notches first profit in 2 years, as shares surge
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Two school administrators shot by student at Denver high school
One victim was in critical condition and one was in serious but stable condition, police said. The student fled after the shooting.
Federal Reserve hikes its key interest rate a quarter point
The U.S. central bank is stepping up its efforts to curb inflation despite concerns about banking industry risks.
New York Trump grand jury not meeting Wednesday, sources say
Grand jury has been probing any involvement by Trump in "hush money" paid by Michael Cohen to adult film star Stormy Daniels before the 2016 presidential election.
China's leader brings Putin support, but no public promise of weapons
Xi Jinping's visit to Moscow was a big boost for Putin as he faces an arrest warrant for alleged war crimes, but what he probably really wants are rockets and ammunition.
Dick Van Dyke got in car crash in Malibu
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Stephen Smith's death is being investigated as a homicide, officials confirm
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20 years after the U.S.-led invasion, what has changed in Iraq?
U.S. troops left in 2011 but returned as the country was gripped by sectarian bloodshed and the rise of ISIS, and Iraqis struggle to believe the nightmare is over.
Drummer and son feared dead after Arkansas kayak trip
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25 injured as ship tips over in "terrifying" incident at Scotland dock
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Scientists use Beethoven's hair to study his DNA and health
Beethoven wanted his hearing loss to be explained to the public after his death. Nearly two centuries later, researches were able to uncover secrets about his health – and family tree.
Lori Vallow and Chad Daybell case: A timeline of events
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Dick Van Dyke got in car crash in Malibu
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Grand jury has been probing any involvement by Trump in "hush money" paid by Michael Cohen to adult film star Stormy Daniels before the 2016 presidential election.
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Drug shortages are surging, ranging from IV saline to antibiotics
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DirecTV says Newsmax to return, months after "censorship" claims
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New York Trump grand jury not meeting Wednesday, sources say
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Florida bill would ban elementary schools from teaching about menstruation
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Death toll climbs in outbreak linked to recalled eye drops
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20 years after the U.S.-led invasion, what has changed in Iraq?
U.S. troops left in 2011 but returned as the country was gripped by sectarian bloodshed and the rise of ISIS, and Iraqis struggle to believe the nightmare is over.
Protest chaos as economic crisis leaves Lebanese "struggling to survive"
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Reptile catcher finds long, venomous snake "lying in bed looking at me"
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25 injured as ship tips over in "terrifying" incident at Scotland dock
A local politician said the 250-foot research vessel outfitted by Microsoft's co-founder was "dislodged from its holding in strong winds."
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The film being pulled has prompted concern on social media over the territory's shrinking freedoms.
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Biden awards National Medal of Arts
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Scammers are using AI voice cloning tools to dupe victims
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Google blocks Chinese retailer from Play store after malware found
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Smart home security tips for personal and cyber protection
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As senators threaten a ban, what will happen to TikTok?
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Twitter's press email is automatically "pooping" on the media
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Scientists use Beethoven's hair to study his DNA and health
Beethoven wanted his hearing loss to be explained to the public after his death. Nearly two centuries later, researches were able to uncover secrets about his health – and family tree.
U.N. warns we must act on climate change
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New genetic analysis finds clues to animal origin of COVID outbreak
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Rocket Lab launches imaging radar satellites for Capella Space
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Lori Vallow and Chad Daybell case: A timeline of events
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Two school administrators shot by student at Denver high school
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Two inmates caught at IHOP after allegedly using toothbrush to escape from Virginia jail
The inmates exploited a construction design weakness in the jail and created a tunnel to escape, authorities said.
"Girl with the scorpion tattoo" ID'd 32 years after murder; officials now seek her daughter
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Large asteroid to fly between Earth and the moon on Saturday
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Five planets will align across the night sky near the end of March
Jupiter, Mercury, Venus, Uranus and Mars will align right before the end of the month.
Mystery solved after strange streaks of light seen in California sky
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Scientists discover volcanic activity on Venus
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Rocket Lab launches imaging radar satellites for Capella Space
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White House economy official on bank failures
Bharat Ramamurti, deputy director for the National Economic Council, joins Lana Zak and Errol Barnett ahead of the Federal Reserve's decision on interest rates. He discusses the Biden administration's response to recent bank failures and stubbornly high inflation.
Taylor Swift takes a nose dive
Taylor Swift took an apparent nose dive into the stage in the middle of a concert, leaving fans stunned. "When I saw Taylor do the dive I was wondering the whole time if she face-planted because look at it," said one fan, who captured the stunt on camera on the second night of Swift's Eras tour in Arizona.
China and Russia vow to reshape world
Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin wrapped their three-day summit by pledging to shape a new world order. CBS News anchors Lana Zak and Errol Barnett spoke with former U.S. Ambassador to China and former Montana Senator Max Baucus about what the two nations gain from their highly publicized meetings.
Storm hits California with more floods
Another atmospheric river hit California on Tuesday -- the 12th such storm since late December. CBS News correspondent Janet Shamlian joined us from Los Angeles to discuss the damage and how residents are coping with the deadly storms.
Fed set to make pivotal decision on rates
The Federal Reserve is widely expected to raise interest rates for ninth time in roughly the span of a year today. CBS News reporter Sarah Ewall-Wice joins Errol Barnett and Lana Zak to discuss what analysts are anticipating and the significance of the central bank's forthcoming decision.