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Deadly explosion at military explosives facility in Tennessee

Officials say a deadly explosion at a military explosives facility in Tennessee killed multiple people, and others remain missing. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul reports.

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Judge temporarily blocks National Guard deployment to Illinois

A federal judge has temporarily blocked the deployment of National Guard troops anywhere in the state of Illinois. CBS News' Ian Lee reports.

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María Corina Machado wins Nobel Peace Prize

Venezuelan political opposition leader Maria Corina Machado has been awarded the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize. CBS News' Ramy Inocencio reports.

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Trump to visit Middle East for Gaza peace deal signing

U.S. President Donald Trump will travel to Egypt and Israel this weekend to attend the signing of the Gaza peace agreement, address Israel's parliament and witness the release of hostages.

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NY Attorney General Letitia James indicted on federal fraud charges

New York Attorney General Letitia James was indicted on one count of bank fraud and one count of giving false statements. She called the charges baseless and politically motivated, accusing President Donald Trump of using the Justice Dep...

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Inside the Nobel Peace Prize selection process

The Nobel Peace Prize Committee is set to announce what may be likely its most anticipated award since it was first awarded in 1901.

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Chicago's viral "conclave kids" meet Pope Leo in Rome

The students from Chicago's Our Lady of Mount Carmel Academy, who went viral for their mock conclave, met Pope Leo XIV in Vatican City. Noel Brennan reports.

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Human heart monitors help biologists save endangered species

Smithsonian biologists are using heart monitors designed for humans to study how high stress levels in animals can hinder their ability to thrive.

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Israeli government approves framework to release hostages

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced that his government has approved a plan to release all remaining hostages in Gaza. The move is part of President Trump’s peace plan and could bring an end to the two-year conflict in th...

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Israel-Hamas deal could transform Middle East if it holds

President Trump appears so hopeful his Middle East peace deal will hold that he intends to fly there this weekend to cement a solution that could transform the region.

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Israel's strike in Qatar may have been turning point in Gaza deal

Israel's strike in Doha, Qatar, targeting Hamas officials may have changed the direction of peace negotiations to end the war in Gaza. CBS News' Zak Hudak reports.

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Rolling Stone's 'Greatest Songs of the 21st Century' list

Rolling Stone unveiled its 250 greatest songs of the 21st century this week, and it sparked a lot of conversation. Rolling Stone's Executive Music Editor Christian Hoard joins "CBS Mornings Plus" breaks down how the list came together.

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Israel and Hamas agree to phase one of peace deal

U.S. President Donald Trump announced Wednesday (October 8) that Hamas has agreed to release hostages and Israel will pull back its troops in Gaza in the "first phase" of a peace deal. CBS News' Debora Patta reports.

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Former FBI director James Comey pleads not guilty to charges

Former FBI director James Comey pleaded not guilty in a Virginia court Wednesday in a criminal case that his lawyers argue is politically motivated. Comey's trial is set for January.

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Russia, China send representatives to North Korea

Russia and China are sending high-level representatives to North Korea for celebrations honoring 80 years of the ruling party. CBS News' Ramy Inocencio reports.

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Zach Bryan responds to controversy over song lyrics

Country music star Zach Bryan is responding to backlash against lyrics in an unreleased song, which appear to criticize ICE. Last week, Bryan released a snippet of the song "Bad News," which he had teased in July. CBS News' Meg Oliver ha...

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How California officials linked Palisades Fire to Florida suspect

California officials examined a man's digital footprint to understand how the Palisades Fire allegedly originated and spread. CBS News' Jonathan Vigliotti reports.

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Expert says U.S. pressure on Netanyahu made 'critical difference'

President Trump announced on Wednesday night that Israel and Hamas signed off on the first phase of a peace agreement. Mona Yacoubian, director and senior adviser of the Middle East program at the Center for Strategic and International S...

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Copyright concerns over OpenAI's Sora 2 app

Sora 2 has taken the internet by storm. OpenAI launched the video-making tool last week, which allows users to put themselves or anyone else in scenes, real or imagined.

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The impact of the war in Gaza on children

A child dies every hour in Gaza -- young lives cut short, and others forever changed by catastrophic injuries and loved ones dying.

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What we know about first phase of Israel-Hamas deal

President Trump announced the “first phase” of a deal between Israel and Hamas to end the two-year Gaza war. Under the plan, all hostages are expected to be released soon, and Israel will pull troops back to an agreed line, marking initi...

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Israel and Hamas reach deal to release all hostages, Trump says

President Trump says Israel and Hamas have reached an agreement for Hamas to release all remaining hostages and for Israel to withdraw its forces to an "agreed upon line."

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Trump 'may' go to Egypt or Gaza amid Israel-Hamas peace

President Trump says he might travel to the Middle East as soon as this weekend as Israel and Hamas continue indirect negotiations to end the war in Gaza. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe has the details.

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Man arrested for allegedly starting Palisades Fire in California

A 29-year-old Florida man has been arrested on suspicion of arson in connection with the deadly Palisades Fire that scorched parts of Los Angeles earlier this year, officials said Wednesday.

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James Comey pleads not guilty to charges brought by Trump's DOJ

Former FBI Director James Comey pleaded not guilty to two counts in federal court on Wednesday (October 8) after being indicted by the U.S. Department of Justice in September.

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Blue Origin set to launch 15th space tourism mission

Blue Origin is set to launch its 15th space tourism mission on Wednesday. CBS News space analyst Bill Harwood joins with more details.

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Texas National Guard troops arrive in Chicago

Texas National Guard troops are due to deploy in Chicago, but a judge could send them home after a hearing scheduled for Thursday. It follows weeks of sweeping immigration raids in the area that have triggered protests.

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What to know about inflammatory breast cancer as cases rise

CBS News medical contributor Dr. Celine Gounder joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss the rise in inflammatory breast cancer, a rare and aggressive form that's harder to detect, and what patients should know about early warning signs.

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Meet Bastian, winner of "People's" World's Cutest Rescue Dog Contest

First on "CBS Mornings," Bastian takes home the title of "People's" World's Cutest Rescue Dog. His owner, Joelle, shares their story.

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A look at some of the youngest survivors of the Israel-Hamas war

Peace talks to end the war in Gaza and free the remaining hostages resumed Wednesday in Egypt. Hamas says more than 67,000 Palestinians have been killed and U.N. officials say a child is killed in Gaza every hour.

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