With turnout low, Iran’s presidential election to replace the late President Ebrahim Raisi is headed to a runoff between reformist Masoud Pezeshkian and hardliner Saeed Jalili. Elizabeth Palmer reports from Tehran.
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More than two years after 19 children and two teachers were killed by a gunman at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas, charges have been filed against former school police chief Pete Arredondo. Family members who lost loved ones say it’s a step towards accountability.
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The incident comes after three people – a woman and two teenage girls – were hurt in two separate shark attacks in Florida’s Gulf Coast earlier this month
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Less than 100 intestinal transplants were done in 2023. For Danielle Perea, the surgery was her only chance.
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The biggest night so far in the 2024 election turned into a bad night for President Biden, with a stumbling performance that raised alarm bells for many Democrats. Though commentators noted the president’s struggles, they also hit at former President Trump for his flurry of false claims and outright lies. Both candidates hit the campaign trail on Friday as they sought to rally supporters. Nancy Cordes, Major Garrett and Robert Costa have analysis.
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Called 2024 MK, the space rock will make its closest approach to Earth on Saturday.
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The Supreme Court issued a consequential decision on Friday that could affect the prosecutions of more than 300 Jan. 6 cases, as well as the special counsel’s case against former President Donald Trump. The justices said prosecutors went too far by using an obstruction charge against those who breached the Capitol on that fateful day. Jan Crawford reports on the far-reaching implications.
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President Joe Biden was in North Carolina attempting to turn his debate performance into a rallying cry while House Speaker Mike Johnson questioned Biden’s competency. Meanwhile, holiday travel is picking up ahead of expected crowds and bad weather. All that and all that matters in today’s Eye Opener.
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Chicago native Daniel Rose found success in Paris, France, and now he lives in dual worlds. He runs a tiny bistro in the French capital and the large, well-known Le Coucou in New York City. Jeff Glor has more on his international empire.
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This week, Kenya’s president reversed a controversial plan to raise taxes after deadly protests broke out in opposition. And in Bolivia, authorities are making arrests after a failed military coup. CBS News national security contributor Sam Vinograd joins with a weekly wrap-up.
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