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Iranian hackers sent stolen Trump campaign info to Biden campaign associates

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Iranian hackers sought to interest President Biden's campaign in information stolen from the campaign of former President Donald Trump, the FBI and other federal agencies said.

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Democrat LaMonica McIver wins special House election in New Jersey

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Democrat LaMonica McIver has won a special House election in New Jersey's 10th Congressional District.

Body found near Kentucky shooting site believed to be suspect, officials say

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In a news conference Thursday night, Kentucky police said they believe a body found near the site of the Interstate 75 shooting on Sept. 7, 2024, is that of suspect Joseph Couch. Officials said articles on the body indicated it was likely…

"Diddy" jailed at same detention center as other high-profile inmates

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Sean "Diddy" Combs was denied bail a second time on Wednesday and he will remain in federal custody at a Brooklyn detention center.

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Kentucky highway shooting suspect found dead, officials believe

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Joseph Couch had been the subject of a manhunt in Kentucky since a shooting on an interstate highway earlier this month.

House fails to pass Speaker Johnson's government funding plan

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The House voted 202 to 220 Wednesday rejecting Speaker Mike Johnson's proposal to extend government funding for six months. Congress has until Oct. 1 to reach an agreement to keep the government open.

Giant "flying" Joro spider sighting confirmed in Pennsylvania

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The invasive Joro spider has been spotted in Pennsylvania as it continues to spread in the U.S. The giant species was first seen in Georgia a decade ago.

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NASA's "Hidden Figures" awarded Congressional Gold Medal

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The women who contributed to NASA's success in the space race were recognized with the Congressional Gold Medal Wednesday, the highest civilian honor bestowed by Congress. They included the four Black women who became known as the "Hidden…

Tests show electric vehicles may pose safety threat to U.S. roads

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New crash tests indicate the safety infrastructure lining the nation's roads may not be strong enough to handle impacts from some electric vehicles, which tend to be heavier than their gas-powered counterparts. Kris Van Cleave has details.

How the U.S. Coast Guard defies the military recruitment slump

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Amid a slump in recruiting for the U.S. Armed Forces, the U.S. Coast Guard for the first time since 2007 has met its recruitment goals for its active-duty workforce, the reserves and officers. CBS News homeland security and justice…

Could the "YIMBY" movement fix America's affordable housing shortage?

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Some cities and states are throwing out single-family zoning to increase density and create more affordable housing.

How the "YIMBY" movement seeks to address America's housing crisis

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Due to a nationwide shortage, many prospective homeowners have been unable to get into the home of their dreams. A growing nationwide coalition of pro-housing advocates part of the "YIMBY" movement believe more building density can solve…

Special ops veteran examines Lebanon explosions

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For the second day in a row, handheld electronic devices exploded across Lebanon. Lebanese health officials say at least 20 people were killed and hundreds injured Wednesday as walkie-talkies and some solar equipment exploded. Charles…

Biden calls for Sudan peace talks as famine threatens millions

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President Biden in a statement implored warring military groups in Sudan to hold peace talks to end the 17-month-long civil war which has claimed the lives of thousands of civilians. According to UNICEF, half of Sudan's population is…

Security heightened at Trump's Long Island rally

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Just days after the apparent assassination attempt in Florida, former President Donald Trump held a rally with enhanced security in Long Island, New York, Wednesday. CBS News campaign reporter Olivia Rinaldi reports.

Why the Fed cut interest rates for the first time in 4 years

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The Federal Reserve cut interest rates by half a percentage point Wednesday after introducing several rate hikes throughout the pandemic. Martin Baccardax, chief markets correspondent for TheStreet, joins CBS News to explain the Fed's move.

Best deals on meal kits this month

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Save with the best deals on meal kits available this month.

Sean "Diddy" Combs denied bail for second time

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Disgraced hip-hop mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs was denied bail Wednesday by a second judge in his federal sex trafficking case in New York. The 54-year-old had offered to post a $50 million bond so he could be released to home detention.…

Examining the wider impact of the Hezbollah attacks

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Hezbollah militants in Lebanon were targeted in two large-scale and sophisticated attacks this week. Margaret Brennan takes a look at the possible implications of those attacks on cease-fire talks in the Israel-Hamas war, and on the Middle…

Trump security bolstered following apparent assassination attempt

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In the wake of the second assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump, the Secret Service said Trump is now receiving the highest level of protection offered by the agency, the same level as a sitting president. Nikole Killion…

Walkie-talkies explode across Lebanon in second coordinated attack on Hezbollah

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A second wave of mass explosions, this time involving walkie-talkies, occurred across Lebanon Wednesday that again appeared to target members of the militant group Hezbollah, killing at least 20 people and wounding hundreds more, according…

Federal Reserve enacts first rate cut since 2020

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The Federal Reserve lowered interest rates by half a percentage point Wednesday, more than expected. It's the first rate cut since the pandemic in 2020, and the largest cut since the 2008 financial crisis. Jo Ling Kent has more on what the…

"CBS Evening News" headlines for Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2024

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Here's a look at the top stories making headlines on the "CBS Evening News with Norah O'Donnell."

Trump says inflation has cost households $28,000. Is that true?

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Economists told CBS News the calculation is incomplete, since average household incomes have also risen over that time period.

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Fed cuts interest rates in final stretch of 2024 race

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The Federal Reserve lowered interest rates by half a percentage point on Wednesday, its first cut in more than four years. The decision came on a busy day for the Trump and Harris campaigns. CBS News' Jo Ling Kent, Nikole Killion and Aaron…

Some Republicans shift on abortion ahead of Election Day

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Abortion access is one of the most popular policy positions for Democrats, and Republicans are well aware of it. A recent edition of The Washington Post's "Early Brief" newsletter explores how the overturning of Roe v. Wade two years ago…

Majority of Americans support mass deportations, poll finds

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Former President Donald Trump has pledged to start mass deportations of undocumented immigrants if elected to another term, and a new Scripps News-Ipsos poll reveals that more than 54% of Americans support the move. Political strategists…

Fear grows in Lebanon as device explosions enter 2nd day

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More electronic devices belonging to members of Hezbollah exploded in Lebanon on Wednesday. This is the second day of what Lebanese officials are calling a coordinated attack. BBC Middle East correspondent Hugo Bachega is in Beuirut with…

Biden economic adviser unpacks Fed interest rate cut

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The Federal Reserve reduced its benchmark interest rate for the first time in more than four years on Wednesday. The move will directly impact the finances of millions of Americans. Jared Bernstein, chair of the White House Council of…

The 8 best handheld video game controllers in 2024 are game-changing power peripherals

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Enhance your gaming experience with one of the best handheld video game controllers for your PS5, Switch or Xbox.