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Trump's finances boosted by crypto and sales of branded Bibles Former President Donald Trump also disclosed more than $100 million in liabilities for recent legal cases. 8H ago

Rules for buying and selling a home are changing. Here's what to know. The landscape is changing radically for Americans buying and selling property, as well as for real estate agents. 6H ago

Here's how to freeze your credit after Social Security number breach Should I freeze my credit? Here's what experts say, and how to stop bad actors from accessing your file. 10H ago

Feds warn against some baby loungers, cradle swings amid 6 deaths Parents and other caregivers urged to stop using loungers linked to 5 fatalities and an infant bed tied to 1 death. Aug 15

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Willie Brown threatens to sue Trump over helicopter ride story "I'm going to give him a taste of his own conduct," said the former mayor of San Francisco. 3H ago

Supreme Court maintains block on entirety of Biden's new Title IX rule The Biden administration announced in April a new rule that expands Title IX's protections to LGBTQ students. 6H ago

Trump says Medal of Freedom "equivalent" to and "better" than Medal of Honor The Medal of Honor is the nation's highest military award for bravery in combat, and the Presidential Medal of Freedom is the highest civilian honor. 7H ago

Trump's finances boosted by crypto and sales of branded Bibles Former President Donald Trump also disclosed more than $100 million in liabilities for recent legal cases. 8H ago

Democrats and Republicans target New York in battle for control of House "There's no doubt that control of the House runs through New York and runs specifically through the Hudson Valley," said New York Democratic Rep. Pat Ryan. 9H ago

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Alternatives to the traditional pap smear are on the way. Here's what to know. Alternatives to the often dreaded pap smear may be on the way for cervical cancer screenings. Here's what to know. 11H ago

Governor announces plan to save 5 Steward hospitals in Massachusetts Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey has announced a plan to save five Steward hospitals from closure. 3H ago

Philadelphia singer, cancer survivor launches flexible bra line Philadelphia singer Jessy Kyle created a new bra inspired by her medical journey, which included a heart attack and kidney transplant. 5H ago

Feds warn against some baby loungers, cradle swings amid 6 deaths Parents and other caregivers urged to stop using loungers linked to 5 fatalities and an infant bed tied to 1 death. Aug 15

Meteorologist has panic attack live on air, prompts wave of praise online ABC News Australia's Nate Byrne is being praised both for how he handled the on-air panic attack as well as the visibility he's bringing to mental health. Aug 15

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Giant panda, 19, gives birth, becomes oldest first-time panda mom A 19-year-old giant panda named Ying Ying has given birth to twins, becoming the oldest known first-time panda mom. 13H ago

Who is Marc Fogel, the Pittsburgh native detained in Russia? The Butler County native has been in Russian prison since 2021. 13H ago

Wreck believed to be warship that sank with over 500 sailors found The HMS Hawke was torpedoed by a German U-boat on October 15, 1913. Just 70 sailors survived. 15H ago

North Korea reportedly to reopen border city to tourists after 5 years Chinese-based tour operators said North Korea will soon allow visitors to the mountainous northern city of Samjiyon. 16H ago

Another woman killed in python attack in Indonesia The woman was found dead "because of being constricted and bitten by the snake," a police spokesman said. 17H ago

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TikToker explains viral "demure" trend Jools Lebron is taking TikTok by storm with her "demure" videos, transforming a simple word into a powerful statement on confidence and mindfulness. We looked into the trend. 9H ago

Exploring the "demure" Tiktok trend Jools Lebron's viral TikTok videos have given new meaning to the word "demure." We break down what it means. 14H ago 03:08

Elliot Page on story behind "Close to You" Academy Award-nominated actor Elliot Page and actress Hillary Baack star in the heartfelt film "Close to You," exploring themes of love, identity and the challenges of returning home. 15H ago 07:27

Taylor Swift's Eras Tour continues Taylor Swift kicked off the latest leg of her record-breaking Eras Tour on Thursday, her first performance since canceling three shows in Vienna due to an alleged terror plot from ISIS. While Swift did not address the plot or cancellations, heightened security measures were in place. 16H ago 03:34

5 charged in Matthew Perry's overdose death Following a nine-month investigation into the death of "Friends" star Matthew Perry, five people, including two doctors, one of his assistants and an alleged drug dealer, have been criminally charged. 16H ago 03:24

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Here's how to freeze your credit after Social Security number breach Should I freeze my credit? Here's what experts say, and how to stop bad actors from accessing your file. 10H ago

How to spot AI, disinformation in 2024 race Artificial intelligence and misinformation remain a threat this election year. So how can you spot what's real and what's not? Darren Linvill, co-director of the Media Forensics Hub at Clemson University, joins CBS News with tips. Aug 15 05:34

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

Google: Iran cyberattack targetting U.S. politics Iran has launched a sweeping, months-long cyberattack targeting both the Democratic and Republican presidential campaigns, according to a new report by Google. Nicole Sganga has details. Aug 14 01:04

Tablet use linked to angry outbursts among todders, study finds Staring at an iPad screen too much may keep little kids from learning to control their emotions, a new study finds. Aug 14

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Science The rising energy demands of data centers There are hundreds of data centers across the U.S., most of which are run by big tech firms, and their seemingly endless rows of servers are consuming huge amounts of electricity. Ben Tracy takes a look at how one of those companies, Google, is turning to renewable energy sources to power them. Aug 15 03:31

Where Hurricane Ernesto is headed next Hurricane Ernesto is gaining strength in the Caribbean after drenching Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Now the storm is moving north into the Atlantic, where it's expected to continue strengthening as it heads toward Bermuda. CBS News national correspondent Manuel Bojorquez and WCBS chief weathercaster Lonnie Quinn have more. Aug 14 03:20

Watch the Park Fire grow to be one of California's largest ever On July 24, a burning car was pushed over an embankment in Chico, California. Within three days, it became one of the 10 largest wildfires in state history. Within nine days, it was among the top four. Still burning at over 429,000 acres, firefighters continue to tackle the historic blaze. Using data from Cal Fire, CBS News put together an animation to show just how quickly and far the flames have spread. Aug 14 01:34

How much will an EV really cost me? Here's what to know. There are plenty of considerations for those interested in making the investment, according to industry experts. Aug 14

Joro spiders seem to know how to stay chill in big cities, study finds Joro spiders have hearts that are able to withstand the loud and bustling noises of big cities, according to a study published on Monday. Aug 12

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Crime White woman guilty of killing neighbor Susan Lorincz, a White woman accused of killing her neighbor Ajike "A.J." Owens, a Black woman, during a dispute in Ocala, Florida, has been found guilty of manslaughter. 10H ago 00:39

Jury convicts White Florida woman in shooting death of her Black neighbor Susan Lorincz, 60, faces up to 30 years in prison at sentencing for the shooting death of her neighbor, Ajike "A.J." Owens. 6H ago

Woman arrested for targeting Elvis' family in fraud scheme, feds say Lisa Jeanine Findley, 53, faces federal charges of mail fraud and aggravated identity theft. 12H ago

Escaped convict arrested after 3 days on run The manhunt for a convicted murderer who escaped from custody is over. Police found Ramone Alston early Friday morning at a hotel outside of Charlotte, North Carolina, more than a hundred miles from the Hillsborough hospital parking lot he ran from on Tuesday. 18H ago 00:23

Escaped killer of 1-year-old girl caught after multi-day manhunt The escaped killer of a 1-year-old girl who fled from a medical transport van, Ramone Alston, was captured days later in a hotel in the Charlotte, N.C. suburb of Kannapolis, authorities said. 17H ago

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Perseid meteor shower seen raining over Stonehenge in stunning photo CBS News spoke with the astrophotographer behind the viral photo about his mission to drive people to look at the night sky before it changes "within the period of our lifetime." Aug 15

NASA says Starliner landing decision possible next week Seventy-one days after launch, NASA finally nears a decision on whether Boeing's Starliner will return to Earth with, or without, a crew. Aug 14

NASA on Boeing Starlink crew in space NASA held a press briefing Wednesday and announced a decision will be coming on how the Boeing Starlink capsule crew stuck at the International Space Station will proceed with their mission in space. CBS News' Lindsey Reiser has more. Aug 14 00:46

SpaceX to launch private Crew Dragon flight around Earth's poles The historic, privately financed space flight will carry humans above Earth's ice caps for the first time. Aug 13

Perseid meteor shower put on quite a show when it peaked overnight The Perseid meteor shower peaked in the night skies of Sunday into Monday, giving astronomy fans one of the best shows of 2024 as they looked to the skies. Aug 12

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Summer music 2024: Lollapalooza Live performances are in full swing this summer. Scroll through our concert gallery, featuring pictures by CBS News photojournalist Jake Barlow and photographers Ed Spinelli and Kirstine Walton. 11H ago 73 photos

Notable Deaths in 2024 A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity. 8H ago 45 photos

Evidence in "The Dexter Killer" case A look at the evidence in "The Dexter Killer" case; plus, newly revealed letters from the man police say wanted to be like fictional serial killer Dexter Morgan. Aug 14 26 photos

Clues and evidence in the John McCabe case A teenager's murder in Lowell, Massachusetts, goes unsolved for more than 40 years -- were the clues there all along? Jun 22 33 photos

Donald Sutherland The actor, recipient of a lifetime achievement Academy Award, was renowned for such films as "MASH," "Klute," "Don't Look Now," "Ordinary People," and "The Hunger Games." Jun 20 49 photos