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Major shipping ports along the East Coast could shut down as early as next week due to a labor dispute. Tens of thousands of dockworkers have threatened to go on strike if their union cannot reach a deal to renew their contract with the operators of those ports. Lisa Baertlein, transportation correspondent for Reuters, joins to break down the stakes.
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Helene becomes hurricane, takes aim at Florida; Teen creates soap that could help treat and prevent skin cancer
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A group of romance scammers based in Ghana have been hiring models and escorts to fool Americans. Debora Patta was given an inside look at the operation.
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The Israeli military is preparing for a possible ground war against Hezbollah as it intercepted a missile aimed at central Israel. CBS News foreign correspondent Chris Livesay reports.
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A federal judge has approved a $600 million class-action settlement involving last year’s disastrous derailment in East Palestine, Ohio.
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Helene strengthened into a hurricane Wednesday as its projected path has it making landfall along Florida’s Gulf Coast in the coming days. Lonnie Quinn has the forecast.
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The relationship between unlikability and vote choice isn’t as strong for former President Donald Trump as it is for Vice President Kamala Harris, a new CBS News poll shows. CBS News’ Libby Cathey and Fin Gomez have more on the data.
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Some of California’s Democratic state politicians say they are voting against clean energy measures and climate legislation for economic reasons connected to their constituents. CBS News Sacramento’s Julie Watts reports.
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If you’re a senior, you should review your insurance policies and needs to ensure your coverage is adequate.
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Under the terms of the court-ordered sale, anyone can bid for Infowars’ assets. The outcome could determine Alex Jones’ broadcasting fate.
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