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Trump says U.S. nears war goals in Iran as markets slide

President Donald Trump said the U.S. is close to its war goals in Iran, aiming to destroy missile production and block nuclear ambitions. Oil prices jumped and markets fell after Trump's first address since the war began.

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Artemis II launches as NASA shoots for the Moon in historic mission

NASA’s historic Artemis II mission to the moon launched Wednesday evening, taking four astronauts into Earth's orbit and on a path toward the world's first crewed lunar mission in a generation, beginning a journey into remarkable territory.

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Trump says Iran war objectives 'nearing completion' in address to the nation

President Trump addressed the nation about the Iran war Wednesday night, saying that the U.S. would complete its mission there "very shortly." He also sought to assure Americans that the conflict with Iran would be brief compared to othe...

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EU readies first payment to Ukraine as soon as Hungary lifts veto

The first payment to Ukraine under the €90 billion loan could happen in a matter of days after Hungary lifts its veto. EU officials, however, concede the dispute will be solved only after the country goes to the polls on April 12.

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Trump renews NATO attacks as Europe rejects role in Iran war

U.S. President Donald Trump is again threatening to pull the United States out of NATO, calling European allies "cowards" for their refusal to support the joint U.S.-Israeli war against Iran.

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Trump becomes first sitting president to attend Supreme Court hearing

President Donald Trump became the first sitting U.S. president to attend a Supreme Court hearing after showing up on Wednesday (April 1) to listen to arguments on his birthright citizenship executive order.

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American journalist Shelly Kittleson kidnapped in Iraq

American journalist Shelly Kittleson, who was kidnapped in Iraq, was concerned about her safety before she was taken, one of her editors tells CBS News' Chris Livesay.

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NASA's Artemis II mission set to launch

The Artemis II mission to the moon is expected in a few hours if all goes according to plan. Linda Godwin, a retired astronaut and professor emeritus at the University of Missouri, joins CBS News with more.

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Tehran to ‘fight back’ as Trump threats to bomb Iran into ‘Stone Ages’

US President Donald Trump threatens more attacks against Iran until he completes what he calls, his core objectives in the war.

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U.S. Embassy in Baghdad urges American citizens to leave Iraq

The US Embassy in Baghdad has urged all American citizens to leave Iraq immediately, warning of possible attacks in the capital within th...

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Trump says Iran mission nears completion, vows intensified strikes

The remarks come amid continued uncertainty over the direction of the conflict, with Trump signaling both a possible endgame within weeks...

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What comes next for the Artemis II mission?

NASA kicked off a historic lunar mission on Wednesday, sending astronauts farther from Earth than ever before. CBS News senior national c...

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What to expect from Trump's address on Iran war

President Trump is delivering a prime-time address to update the nation on the war in Iran, as he predicts the operation will continue fo...

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Supreme Court skeptical of Trump's bid to end birthright citizenship

The Supreme Court appeared skeptical of President Trump's bid to end birthright citizenship, hearing arguments in a high-stakes case that...

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Supreme Court skeptical over Trump order to end birthright citizenship

President Trump sat in the courtroom during Supreme Court arguments over his bid to end birthright citizenship, but the justices expresse...

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Pope calls for unity during Holy Thursday mass amid global tensions

Pope Leo XIV led the Holy Thursday Chrism Mass at St. Peter’s Basilica, using the occasion to speak against the abuse of power and the dr...

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Germany and Italy propose EU ‘kill switch’ for global stablecoins

Germany and Italy have proposed creating an EU regulatory framework for stablecoins to strengthen financial market safeguards, shifting t...

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Trump could replace Bondi as attorney general, sources say

President Donald Trump is weighing replacing Attorney General Pam Bondi, sources say, but he has not made a final decision yet, those fam...

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India begins world’s largest population census

India is conducting the world's largest census, with three million officials beginning the count of its estimated 1.4 billion citizens. T...

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States challenge Trump's mail-in ballot executive order

Several states are preparing to challenge the president's latest executive order targeting mail-in voting. The order comes as legislation...

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Iran Strikes

The United States and Israel have launched military strikes across Iran after failed nuclear talks. In response, Tehran has launched retaliatory attacks targeting Israeli and U.S.-linked positions across the Gulf region.

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Middle East Conflict

The U.S-brokered ceasefire deal in Gaza is holding, after Hamas released the remaining Israeli hostages.

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Ukraine Invasion

Russian forces have invaded Ukraine from land, air and sea with strikes causing widespread damage. Global leaders have condemned the move and imposed sanctions.

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