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The Justice Department has charged a Pakistani man with alleged ties to Iran with orchestrating a plot to assassinate U.S. government officials, including former President Donald Trump. Iran has vowed to retaliate against Trump and other officials for ordering the 2020 killing of Qasem Soleimani.
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Vinesh Phogat’s disqualification moves Yusneylis Guzman Lopez into the final against American Sarah Hildebrandt.
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The 39-year-old doctor is suspected of killing four elderly women and trying to cover up the evidence by setting fires at their homes, authorities said.
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Democrats have been increasing their outreach on social media, turning to influencers to help get their message across and compete with the right, which has spent millions on similar efforts. Jo Ling Kent takes a look at how President Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris plan to persuade voters online.
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Simone Biles is returning home from the Paris Olympic Games with three more gold medals to add to her collection. Jamie Yuccas spoke with the most decorated gymnast in history about her successes and disappointments.
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Immediately following July’s assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump, there was a significant spike in calls for violence across online platforms. The research firm Moonshot, which tracks domestic violent extremism online, found there were more than 1,500 calls for civil war the day after the shooting — up more than 600% from a normal day. Anna Schecter, senior coordinating producer for CBS News’ crime and public safety unit, has the details.
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Here’s a look at the top stories making headlines on the “CBS Evening News” with Major Garrett.
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A Pakistani man with alleged ties to Iran is accused by the Justice Department of being part of a murder-for-hire plot against former President Trump and other U.S. officials. Nicole Sganga has the details.
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Discover the best OLED TVs and why they’re a great option for watching movies and sports, as well as for gaming.
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Now’s a great time to check out deals on smartwatches for back-to-school from Apple, Google, Samsung and more.
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