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Who is Patrick McHenry, the new speaker pro tempore?

Rep. Patrick McHenry of North Carolina was named temporary speaker after Kevin McCarthy was ousted.

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Posted: October 4, 2023, 10:43 am


Suspect charged in Tupac Shakur's murder makes 1st court appearance

Duane "Keffe D" Davis, 60, has been charged with one count of murder with use of a deadly weapon with a gang enhancement.

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Posted: October 4, 2023, 10:41 am


Is term life insurance worth it? Here's what experts say

Here's when you should get a term life insurance policy — and when you shouldn't.

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Posted: October 4, 2023, 10:35 am


Americans are saving less, spending "like there's no tomorrow"

American consumers are spending more and not saving as much, according to reporting by Rachel Wolfe, who covers consumer trends for The Wall Street Journal. Wolfe joins CBS News to explain why a reset of priorities after the COVID-19 pandemic could be leading to more immediate spending.

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Posted: October 4, 2023, 10:29 am


Morgan State University mass shooting: 5 shot on campus, search for suspect ongoing

Police say four of the five victims are students and none of the victims appear to have life-threatening wounds.

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Posted: October 4, 2023, 10:29 am


Sen. Dianne Feinstein arrives at San Francisco City Hall to lie in state

The casket of late Sen. Dianne Feinstein arrived at San Francisco's City Hall Wednesday at 8 a.m. to lie in state for a day of public mourning.

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Posted: October 4, 2023, 10:27 am


Military analyst on possible nuclear-powered missile test in Russia

Russia may be planning to test a nuclear-powered missile, according to reporting by The New York Times. The outlet cited satellite images that recently captured aircraft moving near a base in the remote Arctic region of Russia. That movement mirrored launch preparations for earlier missile tests in 2017 and 2018, The New York Times report said. Retired U.S. Army major and military analyst Mike Lyons joined CBS News to discuss what this might mean.

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Posted: October 4, 2023, 10:14 am


Why Ukraine's snipers, and their U.S. weapons, are more vital than ever

CBS News gets access to the secretive world of Ukraine's elite snipers and sees why they're so important in the war with Russia.

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Posted: October 4, 2023, 10:08 am


Eric Adams to discourage immigration to U.S. in visit to Latin America

New York City Mayor Eric Adams will visit parts of Latin America to discourage people from seeking asylum in the U.S. and traveling to the city. New York has stressed its shelters are overwhelmed by the almost 120,000 migrants that have arrived in the city over the last year. CBS News immigration reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez has more.

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Posted: October 4, 2023, 9:59 am


Republican lawmaker slams Gaetz for bringing House to a halt: "It makes me sick"

Rep. Dave Joyce, a Republican from Ohio, voted to keep Kevin McCarthy as speaker of the House on Tuesday. In remarks to CBS News, Joyce lashed out at Rep. Matt Gaetz and the other Republicans who voted for McCarthy's removal.

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Posted: October 4, 2023, 9:59 am


Who could replace Kevin McCarthy as speaker of the House?

At least one candidate had already thrown his hat in the ring as of Wednesday morning.

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Posted: October 4, 2023, 9:49 am


"Jeopardy!" champion Amy Schneider says it was a "tough decision" to compete as a trans woman

"Jeopardy!" record-holder Amy Schneider joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss her new memoir, "In the Form of a Question," which is published by Simon & Schuster, a division of CBS News' parent company Paramount Global.

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Posted: October 4, 2023, 9:47 am


Pope Francis kicks off meeting on church's future with LGBTQ bombshell

Catholic Church prelates gather for Synod 2023 after Pope Francis stirs controversy by suggesting possibility of same-sex marriage blessings.

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Posted: October 4, 2023, 9:29 am


How to pick a Medicare supplemental insurance plan

Choosing the right supplemental insurance plan typically involves aligning your needs with your Medigap options.

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Posted: October 4, 2023, 9:27 am


First lady Jill Biden partners with Lifetime to encourage breast cancer screenings in new PSA

First lady Jill Biden has joined forces with the television network Lifetime in a collaborative effort to inspire women across the nation to prioritize breast cancer screenings. Together, they aim to raise awareness and emphasize the importance of early detection through a new public service announcement.

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Posted: October 4, 2023, 9:27 am


Jill Biden urges breast cancer screenings in new PSA

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and Jill Biden has a message: "Talk to your doctor about whether it's time for your mammogram or other cancer screenings."

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Posted: October 4, 2023, 9:25 am


Grammy-nominated artist Arlo Parks shares her poetry for first time in book "The Magic Border"

Two-time Grammy-nominated singer and poet Arlo Parks shares the inspiration behind her new book, "The Magic Border." Her first book shares never-before-seen poems and the complete lyrics to her second album, "My Soft Machine."' Parks joins "CBS Mornings" ahead of her North American tour kicking off in February.

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Posted: October 4, 2023, 9:11 am


Kaiser Permanente workers launch historic strike over staffing and pay

More than 75,000 Kaiser Permanente workers are walking picket lines at hundreds of hospitals and medical centers across the U.S.

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Posted: October 4, 2023, 9:07 am


Plane crashes through roof of Oregon home, killing 2

An investigation is underway to find out what caused a small plane to spiral toward the ground and crash into a home near Portland.

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Posted: October 4, 2023, 8:48 am


Seattle to pay $1.86 million after delay to respond to 911 call

The city of Seattle will pay $1.86 million to the family of a man who died of a heart attack after a caution note attached to his address delayed medics' response.

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Posted: October 4, 2023, 8:37 am


CBS News expands political unit with 2024 campaign journalists

CBS News announced additions to its political unit to expand coverage ahead of the 2024 election.

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Posted: October 4, 2023, 8:32 am


EV battery manufacturing energizes southern communities

Billions of dollars in electric vehicle battery investments have created an estimated 70,000 manufacturing jobs. The growth is concentrated in what is now known as the "Battery Belt."

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Posted: October 4, 2023, 8:30 am


Arizona canceling leases allowing Saudi farm access to state's water

An investigation by the governor's office found that the Saudi Arabian-owned farm had violated some of its lease terms.

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Posted: October 4, 2023, 8:15 am


Russia hands exiled journalist prison sentence for Ukraine war protests

Journalist Marina Ovsyannikova, who escaped Russia after staging an on-air protest against the Ukraine war, was sentenced to prison in absentia.

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Posted: October 4, 2023, 8:11 am


Actor Bellamy Young opens up about her father's chronic liver disease, hepatic encephalopathy

Millions of Americans are living with some form of liver disease, and the millions with a chronic liver condition are at risk of developing hepatic encephalopathy. "Scandal" actor Bellamy Young joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss, for the first time, the impact of hepatic encephalopathy on her family, and the warning signs to look for in loved ones.

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Posted: October 4, 2023, 8:10 am


Endurance swimmer completes historic 315-mile Hudson River swim to make waves of change

Endurance swimmer Lewis Pugh is the only person to have completed a long-distance swim in every ocean in the world. Now, he's added a new accomplishment to his list: completing a 315-mile swim down the Hudson River. CBS News' Dana Jacobson joined him on the journey to learn how he's making waves in the conversation about ocean and river preservation.

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Posted: October 4, 2023, 8:10 am


Biden admin is forgiving $9 billion in debt for 125,000 Americans

As student loan repayments restart in October, the Biden administration said 125,000 people with student loans will have their debt erased.

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Posted: October 4, 2023, 8:00 am


New warnings about scammers as student loan payments resume

Interest on federal student loans began accruing again and payments resume this month. Government agencies are now warning consumers to watch out for scammers trying to take advantage of the situation. CBS News consumer investigative correspondent Anna Werner has more.

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Posted: October 4, 2023, 7:55 am


Emergency alert test will sound today on all U.S. cellphones

FEMA and the FCC will launch a nationwide test of the emergency alert system on Oct. 4.

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Posted: October 4, 2023, 7:39 am


A 53-year-old swam the length of the Hudson River as part of his life's work

Lewis Pugh, a 53-year-old swimmer, is on a mission to make waves in conversation about ocean, and now river, preservation.

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Posted: October 4, 2023, 7:32 am