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As Florida residents recover from hurricanes Milton and Helene, experts say the damage will likely worsen the home insurance crisis in the state and could lead to higher rates nationwide. CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger explains how climate-driven events could impact you.
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Democrats on a low-profile House committee have been meeting and designing a plan against any attempt to interfere with the Electoral College certification on Jan. 6, 2025​.
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Around 100 hostages remain trapped in Gaza. Hersh Goldberg-Polin, an American, was among those killed in captivity since Hamas’ Oct. 7 attack. His parents spoke to CBS News’ Elizabeth Palmer about grief and why they feel their son should still be alive.
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Health officials are warning of accelerating cases of whooping cough, particularly among school-aged children. Dr. Jon LaPook explains the rise and how to keep your family healthy this fall.
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The parents of Hersh Goldberg-Polin, a 23-year-old Israeli-American hostage who was killed by Hamas, are speaking out for the first time since their son’s death. Elizabeth Palmer has more.
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A $150,000 HELOC comes with inexpensive monthly payments that could fall in the months ahead. Here’s what to know.
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The U.S. is sending an advanced missile defense system to Israel, along with about 100 troops to operate it. Their mission is to protect Israel from incoming ballistic missiles fired by Iran. Ramy Inocencio has new details about a deadly attack launched by Hezbollah from inside Lebanon.
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As disinformation and conspiracy theories swirl around the government’s response to recent hurricanes, communities in Florida and North Carolina are still picking up the pieces. Janet Shamlian has details.
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Here’s how to delete your data as company shake-up leaves customers wondering what will happen to their DNA info.
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Lilly Ledbetter, a champion of equal pay for women, died over the weekend at 86. President Barack Obama posted a tribute saying Ledbetter “never set out to be a trailblazer or a household name, she just wanted to be paid the same as a man for her hard work.”
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