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New docuseries "CTRL+ALT+DESIRE" examines 2019 Florida triple murder

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In 2019, prosecutors charged a Florida man with killing his brother, father and mother so he could steal $200,000 to spend on a model from Bulgaria who he met online. A new Paramount+ docuseries, "CTRL+ALT+DESIRE," investigates the triple…

U.S., Israel quiet on strike against Iran

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U.S. officials say Israel launched a small number of missiles at Iran on Friday in retaliation for Iran's missile attack against Israel last week. CBS News national security contributor Sam Vinograd joins with analysis.

U.S. agrees to withdraw troops from Niger

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Niger has been home to a major U.S. airbase in the city of Agadez, some 550 miles from the capital Niamey, using it for manned and unmanned surveillance flights and other operations.

Grammy-winning singer Mandisa dead at 47

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Grammy-winning singer Mandisa was found dead in her home on Thursday, according to her representative. She first rose to fame after finishing ninth on the fifth season of "American Idol."

USC removes outside speakers and honorees from 2024 commencement

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The administration had initially slated "Crazy Rich Asians" director Jon M. Chu as the commencement speaker.

Iran downplays Israel's missile strike on Isfahan

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Iranian officials are downplaying an early Friday Israeli military strike near the city of Isfahan in central Iran. CBS News' Debora Patta and Weijia Jiang have more.

Fans react to Taylor Swift's double album surprise

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Taylor Swift released her 11th studio album, "The Tortured Poets Department," at midnight Eastern on Friday, but the excitement didn't end there. The pop star surprised fans with an additional 15 tracks two hours later. Steven Sullivan, a…

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U.S. cities ramp up security ahead of Passover

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Millions of Jewish people around the world will observe Passover starting on Monday. But this year, with the ongoing Israel-Hamas war, there are additional concerns about staying safe during the holiday. CBS News homeland security and…

Parkland survivor David Hogg on gun violence 25 years after Columbine

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Saturday marks 25 years since the mass shooting at Columbine High School. David Hogg, who survived a massacre at his high school in Parkland, Florida, joins CBS News to discuss the ongoing push for change.

Trump "hush money" trial opening statements set for Monday

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A full jury, including six alternates, has finally been seated for the New York criminal trial against former President Donald Trump. Meanwhile, outside the courthouse, a man was rushed to the hospital after setting himself on fire. CBS…

Girl, 7, starts lemonade stand to raise money for mother's headstone

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The first time Emouree went to the cemetery with her grandmother, she couldn't understand why everyone else got a giant granite headstone, but her mother just received a tiny metal one.

10-year-old boy can't be charged for homicide he says he committed 2 years ago

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Texas state law says a child under the age of 10 doesn't have criminal culpability, law enforcement said.

Iconic Yankees announcer John Sterling announces retirement

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John Sterling, the longtime voice of the New York Yankees, announced his sudden retirement this week, after nearly four decades of iconic calls.

Girl opens lemonade stand to pay for mom's headstone

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A lot of kids in America want to run a lemonade stand, but not many feel like they have to. Steve Hartman goes "On the Road" to Alabama, where 7-year-old Emouree Johnson started her business after an unthinkable tragedy a few weeks ago.

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Maryland teen accused of planning school shooting

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Police in Maryland say they stopped a teenager who was planning a school shooting in the days ahead. An 18-year-old student was arrested and charged after authorities reviewed the teen's writings and internet searches. Nicole Sganga…

Inside an Intel computer chip plant amid rush to grow U.S. production

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Computer chip maker Intel is at the center of the latest high-tech race between the U.S. and China. Jo Ling Kent visited their state-of-the-art facility in Oregon for an in-depth report.

House moves closer to passing foreign aid bills

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The House is moving closer to passing foreign aid bills that would provide billions of dollars in stalled security funding to Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan. A rare bipartisan vote could come this weekend before heading to the Senate. Scott…

Iran appears to downplay Israeli missile strike

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Senior U.S. officials confirmed that Israeli missiles struck Iran Friday morning, but little else is known about the extent of the attack or any potential damage. Both countries appear to be downplaying the strikes, suggesting an effort to…

Full jury and alternates seated in Trump criminal trial

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With the full jury chosen in former President Donald Trump's "hush money" trial, the stage is now set for opening statements to begin next week in the first criminal prosecution of a former U.S. president. Robert Costa was inside the court…

"CBS Evening News" headlines for Friday, April 19, 2024

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

Man sets himself on fire outside Trump trial courthouse

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A man set himself on fire Friday outside the Manhattan courthouse where former President Donald Trump is on trial in his "hush money" case. Emergency crews rushed to the scene to extinguish the flames, and the man was taken to a local…

Colorado group falls short in effort to put anti-abortion measure on the ballot

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Only one of two opposing abortion ballot measures may qualify for the Colorado ballot this fall. An anti-abortion initiative failed to gather enough signatures.

Swift breaks Spotify records for most-streamed album, artist in a single day

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Taylor Swift broke her own records, Spotify said, and now owns the record for the top three most-streamed albums in a single day.

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Trump campaign, RNC aim to send 100,000 volunteer vote-counting monitors

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The RNC announced an ambitious initiative to monitor vote processing in the 2024 presidential election.

Climate Watch: Protecting the Planet | How sustainable fashion reduces greenhouse gasses

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In this episode of “Climate Watch: Protecting the Planet,” CBS News senior environmental correspondent Ben Tracy explores the innovative ways both people and companies are making fashion more sustainable ahead of Earth Day.

NY attorney general opposes company holding Trump bond in civil fraud case

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The New York attorney general filed the state's opposition to the company providing Donald Trump's $175 million bond, posted while his appeal is pending.

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Sen. Bob Menendez's trial delayed

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A judge granted a one week delay in the corruption trial of New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez​ Friday, but the senator was not physically in court. He joined the proceedings by phone.

The 6 best wireless earbuds with spatial audio in 2024

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For the most immersive listening experience, choose wireless earbuds with noise cancellation and spatial audio.

Swiftie couple recreates Taylor Swift album covers

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Charlie Bird — the "major Swiftie" of the two — had the idea after the singer announced her new album "The Tortured Poets Department" at the Grammys.

VW workers vote on union in Tennessee — a key test for organized labor

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If the UAW prevails, the Chattanooga factory would be the only unionized foreign commercial carmaker in the U.S.