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Indian teen chess prodigy could become world champ

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Seventeen-year-old Gukesh Dommaraju of India is the youngest challenger for the world chess title later this year. CBS News' John Dickerson has the details.

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Arizona Democrats poised to continue effort to repeal 1864 abortion ban

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Earlier this month, the Arizona Supreme Court ruled that the highly-restrictive 160-year-old law that bans nearly all abortions can be enforced.

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4/23: The Daily Report with John Dickerson

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John Dickerson reports on tabloid testimony in the criminal trial of former President Donald Trump, what's behind the exodus of teachers, and how romance scam victims can be pulled into the crime themselves.

Tennessee legislature passes bill allowing teachers to carry concealed guns

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It comes over a year after a shooting at a Nashville school killed three children and three adults.

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How online romance scams turn victims into accomplices

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CBS News is investigating a growing number of fraud cases known as romance scams. Chief investigative correspondent Jim Axelrod explains how victims can unknowingly become perpetrators in the very scams they fall prey to.

White House considering national climate emergency declaration

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The White House is considering declaring a national climate emergency to unlock federal powers and stifle oil development, according to a Bloomberg report. Meanwhile, the Biden administration is announcing several projects this Earth Week.…

More teachers are quitting, and those who remain aren't happy, researchers say

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Teachers are in short supply in the U.S., and researchers say there's declining job satisfaction among those who remain. CBS News reporter Bo Erickson examines what's behind the problems.

Russia aims to ramp up strikes on arms storage in Ukraine

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The U.S. is close to delivering a $61 billion aid package to the Ukrainian military, and Russia's defense minister said Tuesday that Moscow would ramp up its own weapons production in response. William Taylor, former U.S. ambassador to…

American tourist facing prison in Turks and Caicos over ammo in luggage

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Ryan Watson could face at least 12 years in prison in Turks and Caicos after airport security allegedly found four rounds of hunting ammo in his carry-on.

How romance scam victims become unwitting accomplices

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Jim Axelrod dives into the world of romance scams, showing how sometimes the victims can also become unwitting accomplices in the scammers' financial crimes.

FTC bans noncompete agreements

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The Federal Trade Commission officially banned new noncompete agreements Tuesday, giving workers who are considering quitting more options. The U.S. Chamber of Commerce plans to sue in response.

Schumer, McConnell urge Senate to pass foreign aid package

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Congress is advancing a $95 billion foreign aid package that would provide support to Israel, Ukraine and Taiwan. Senate leaders of both parties encouraged their colleagues on Tuesday to move quickly and get the measure passed. CBS News…

What to know about the gag order in Trump's "hush money" trial

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Prosecutors argued Tuesday that former President Donald Trump has repeatedly broken a gag order in his New York criminal trial that forbids him from talking about witnesses and jurors, among others. Trump and his legal team say he's just…

Supreme Court to hear Idaho emergency abortions case

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The Supreme Court is set to hear oral arguments Wednesday over the clash between Idaho's near-total abortion ban and a federal law that requires Medicare-participating hospitals to provide emergency care to women whose health is at serious…

United Methodists open first high-level conference since LGBTQ disaffiliations

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This will be the first General Conference since more than 7,600 mostly conservative congregations left the United Methodist Church between 2019 and 2023.

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Biden outpaces Trump in March fundraising

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New filings with the Federal Election Commission are giving insight into how much money the Biden and Trump campaigns have on hand. CBS News political reporter Hunter Woodall joins "America Decides" to look at the numbers.

Scientists repair NASA's Voyager 1 from billions of miles away

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NASA's Voyager 1, the first spacecraft to travel beyond our solar system, has started sending information back to Earth again after scientists managed to fix the probe from 15 billion miles away.

Biden brings abortion rights to forefront of campaign

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President Biden campaigned in Florida just a little over a week before the state's new abortion restrictions are set to take effect. Mr. Biden placed the blame on former President Donald Trump and his three Supreme Court justice picks for…

California bill seeks to ban Clear from state's airports

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California state Sen. Josh Newman has introduced a bill that would ban Clear, a service that lets travelers who pay a yearly fee skip security lines, from the state's airports. Carter Evans reports.

Justice Department agrees to $138.7 million settlement with Nassar victims

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The Department of Justice will pay 139 victims of former USA Gymnastics doctor Larry Nassar a combined $138.7 million after agreeing to a settlement over the FBI's handling of the case.

American tourist faces prison in Turks and Caicos over ammo found in luggage

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An American tourist could face at least 12 years in prison in Turks and Caicos after airport security allegedly found ammo in his carry-on bag. Kris Van Cleave has the story.

Pennsylvania primary election underway: What to know

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Tuesday is primary day in the swing state of Pennsylvania. Zak Hudak and Jon Delano take a closer look at what's on the ballot in the Keystone State.

Speculation grows over Xavier Becerra's political future

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Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra spoke about reproductive rights in Arizona on Tuesday. His comments came amid growing speculation about his political future. CBS News campaign reporter Shawna Mizelle has more from…

Senate poised to pass foreign aid package that could ban TikTok

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Senators are preparing to give final approval to $95 billion in aid for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion has the latest from Capitol Hill. Then, political strategists Ashley Etienne and Maura…

Pro-Palestine protests continue across U.S. campuses

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Dozens of arrests have been made in recent days as police moved to clear pro-Palestine protesters at several colleges throughout the U.S. Nancy Chen has the latest.

Former National Enquirer publisher details alleged "catch and kill" scheme in Trump trial

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David Pecker, the former publisher of the National Enquirer, detailed an alleged "catch and kill" scheme in which his paper would buy the rights to damaging stories about former President Donald Trump during his 2016 campaign and never…

"CBS Evening News" headlines for Tuesday, April 23, 2024

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Here's a look at the top stories making headlines on the "CBS Evening News" with Maurice DuBois.

Former Manhattan assistant district attorney unpacks Trump trial

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Tuesday marked day six of the historic New York criminal trial of former President Donald Trump. Daniel Horwitz, a former Manhattan assistant district attorney, joins "America Decides" to examine the case.

Sen. Chris Murphy on foreign aid, border deal and more

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After months of delays, a $95 billion foreign aid package is heading toward a vote in the Senate. Democratic Sen. Chris Murphy of Connecticut joins "America Decides" to discuss.

Biden defends abortion access in Florida days before 6-week ban takes effect

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President Biden campaigned in Florida on Tuesday ahead of a 6-week ban that takes effect next week. CBS News campaign reporter Aaron Navarro has details from the trail.