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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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Tiger Woods seeks treatment after DUI arrest

Golf legend Tiger Woods said on Instagram that he's "stepping away for a period of time to seek treatment" and focus on his health following his DUI arrest after a car crash in Florida last week. His announcement comes as court documents...

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Hegseth says Iran deal preferable, U.S. will 'negotiate with bombs'

U.S. President Donald Trump says operations in the Middle East will end in 2 to 3 weeks, but the administration wouldn't confirm if it's planning a ground invasion. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth said the U.S. prefers a peace deal, adding...

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Trump to challenge U.S. birthright citizenship in Supreme Court

Trump targets birthright citizenship as the Supreme Court reopens the 14th Amendment battle, sparking protests and fears for U.S. identity.

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Israeli strikes kill seven in Beirut as it vows to occupy southern Lebanon

Heavy strikes hit Lebanon's capital Beirut overnight as Israel claimed it had struck a "senior Hezbollah commander" and another member of the group. Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz said his country's military intends to occupy a swa...

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Kallas insists Russian assets are an option if Orbán doesn't lift veto

If Viktor Orbán is re-elected and maintains his veto on the €90 billion loan for Ukraine, the EU should take a second look at the idea of...

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Hegseth says coming days will be 'decisive' for Iran

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said on Tuesday (March 31) that the next few days in the war against Iran would be decisive and warne...

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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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Moon bases and Mars missions: Artemis II explained

NASA is preparing for Artemis II, which will send four astronauts around the Moon. The mission will test Orion’s life-support, navigation...

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UNSC meeting: Members discuss deaths of peacekeepers in Lebanon

The UN Security Council has held an emergency meeting on the situation in Lebanon. It came hours after three peacekeepers were killed in ...

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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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Trump to give prime-time address on Iran war

U.S. President Donald Trump has announced a prime-time address set for Wednesday evening (April 1) on the Iran war. The ongoing conflict ...

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Trump signs executive order to limit mail-in voting

President Donald Trump signed an executive order to curb access to mail-in voting ahead of the midterm elections. CBS News' Ed O'Keefe re...

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Greece merchant navy conducts drills amid Iranian drone strike

While oil tankers in the Gulf remain possible targets for Iranian drones, only one drone has struck European soil in this war. It was an ...

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Israeli buffer zone expands in Gaza, shrinking civilian space

An unmarked yellow line along Gaza’s eastern edge is, according to residents, steadily expanding, placing swathes of land effectively off...

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Trump attends Supreme Court arguments on birthright citizenship

President Donald Trump said he plans to attend Supreme Court arguments on birthright citizenship, which the Trump administration opposes....

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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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