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What downed U.S. jet signifies about war

A search and rescue mission is underway after Iran shot down an American F-15 fighter jet. The aircraft had two crew members on board- U.S. forces rescued one, and the other is still missing. CBS News national security contributor Sam Vinograd has more.

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2 U.S. planes hit in Iran; crew member missing

Iranian forces shot down a U.S. F-15E fighter jet on Friday. As U.S. rescuers closed in, another aircraft also took fire and crashed. Charlie D'Agata reports and Aaron MacLean has analysis.

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Wes Moore on Iran conflict and Afghanistan War

Maryland Gov. Wes Moore told CBS News that he believes the U.S. is heading toward "another forever war" in Iran, paid for by Americans. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe, who conducted the interview, joins "The Takeout" to unpack the governor's remarks.

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Second U.S. plane damaged in Iran: officials

American forces rescued one crew member after a U.S. fighter jet went down in Western Iran on Friday, and U.S. special forces are searching for the missing second crew member. A second plane, an American A-10 Warthog, took fire and was damaged during the search-and-rescue mission, two U.S. officials told CBS News. The Warthog's pilot ejected over the Persian Gulf and was successfully rescued. CBS News' Eleanor Watson and Olivia Rinaldi report.

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Trump's national security team at White House

President Trump's national security team convened at the White House on Friday amid the ongoing search for a second crew member aboard a fighter jet downed over Iran. CBS News' Nancy Cordes and Eleanor Watson report.

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Raskin on fighter jet downed over Iran and more

Iranian forces on Friday shot down a U.S. F-15E fighter jet. U.S. forces rescued one of the two crew members, and the search continues for the second. Democratic Rep. Jamie Raskin of Maryland joins "The Takeout" to discuss.

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Trump threatens civilian infrastructure in Iran

It has been over a month since the war in Iran began, and President Trump is now threatening attacks on civilian infrastructure. This comes after strikes destroyed an Iranian bridge on Thursday. CBS News Middle East contributor Courtney Kealy reports.

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U.S. adds 178,000 jobs in March

The labor market rebounded in March as U.S. employers added 178,000 jobs. Lori Bettinger, president of BancAlliance, joins CBS News to weigh in on the jobs report.

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Search ongoing after Iran downs U.S. fighter jet

U.S. forces rescued one crew member from the downed F-15E fighter jet over Iran, two U.S. officials said on Friday. The search continues for the second crew member. CBS News' Elizabeth Palmer and Olivia Rinaldi have the latest.

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Wes Moore warns of prolonged Iran conflict

In an interview with CBS News' Ed O'Keefe, Maryland Gov. Wes Moore warned that the U.S. is "lurching again into another forever war," saying the war in Iran is "very similar" to the Afghanistan war he fought in. Watch more of the conversation this Sunday on "Face the Nation."

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Trump says U.S. "hasn't even started destroying what's left in Iran"

President Trump warned the U.S. "hasn't even started destroying what's left in Iran," and previewed that strikes on bridges and power plants could be next.

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Breaking down Trump's prime-time Iran speech

President Trump said Wednesday night that the U.S. military is on track to complete its objectives in Iran, but he did not offer a concrete plan for securing the Strait of Hormuz. CBS News national security analyst Aaron MacLean has more.

  • Apr 2
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Former U.S. ambassador to NATO on Iran war

President Trump said the U.S. operation in Iran will end "very shortly" in his address to the nation on Wednesday night. Kay Bailey Hutchison, who served as ambassador to NATO during Mr. Trump's first term, joins "The Takeout" with her reaction.

  • Apr 2
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Iran war's "core strategic objectives are nearing completion," Trump says

Trump says he expects the U.S. war with Iran to end within several weeks despite unrelenting attacks from both sides and Iran's iron grip on the Strait of Hormuz.

  • Apr 1
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Takeaways from Trump's Iran war address

President Trump addressed the nation about the Iran war Wednesday night, saying that the U.S. would complete its mission there "very shortly." CBS News' Ed O'Keefe remarks on the president's remarks and J.D. Simkins, editor-in-chief of the Military Times and Defense News, joins with analysis.

  • Apr 1
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Special Report: Trump addresses nation on Iran

President Trump addressed the nation Wednesday night about the Iran war. Tony Dokoupil anchored CBS News' special report.

  • Apr 1
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Trump addresses U.S. on Iran war

President Trump sought to assure Americans that the conflict with Iran would be brief compared to other wars in U.S. history and insisted that gas prices would go down quickly. Nancy Cordes reports.

  • Apr 1
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Trump's potential timeline on Iran war end

President Trump is signalling a potential end to the Iran war. CBS News' Holly Williams reports.

  • Apr 1
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What to know ahead of Trump Iran war address

President Trump is set to address the nation about the Iran war as the world awaits an end to the conflict in the Middle East. CBS News' Weijia Jiang, who spoke to Mr. Trump on Tuesday, reports.

  • Apr 1
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Trump says U.S. will leave Iran "very soon"

President Trump has announced a prime-time address set for Wednesday evening on the Iran war. The ongoing conflict is now in its fifth week and Mr. Trump says the U.S. continues to negotiate with Iran, but will be done with the war "very soon." Weijia Jiang reports.

  • Apr 1
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Trump signals potential end to Iran war

President Trump is expected to address the nation on Wednesday as he signals a potential end to the Iran war. CBS News' Olivia Rinaldi and Holly Williams report.

  • Apr 1
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Potential ground troops could target Kharg Island

President Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth have not ruled out a potential ground operation in the ongoing war with Iran. Military experts told CBS News that one of the places troops could be sent is Kharg Island, about 15 miles off the Iranian coast. CBS News national security analyst Aaron MacLean breaks it down.

  • Mar 31
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Trump signs executive order to expand NCAA's control over college sports

The executive order is designed to increase the NCAA's control over college sports, and threatens to remove federal funding for colleges and universities that don't comply with NCAA rules.

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Moon-bound Artemis II astronauts enjoy a relaxed day in space

The Artemis II astronauts continued their long coast to the moon, capturing stunning photos along the way.

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Woman charged in root beer float murder orders hit on best friend

Nearly aβ€―year after her husband Harold Allen died, Marsha Allen's Indiana home was burglarized. The burglar alleged her daughter, Ashley Jones, was behind it all.

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Moon-bound Artemis II astronauts enjoy a relaxed day in space

The Artemis II astronauts continued their long coast to the moon, capturing stunning photos along the way.

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Chicago Fed's Goolsbee says he sees inflation as risk to 2026 rate cuts

Goolsbee, president of the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago, said mounting inflation risks "complicates the picture" on interest rates.

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Chicago Fed's Goolsbee says he sees inflation as risk to 2026 rate cuts

Goolsbee, president of the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago, said mounting inflation risks "complicates the picture" on interest rates.

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3.1 million bottles of eye drops sold at Walgreens, CVS are recalled

The eye drops β€” sold under multiple brands β€” have been recalled over concerns about sterility, according to the FDA.

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United raises bag fees, becoming second U.S. carrier to up the price this week

United did not say why it was raising its prices, but the move follows JetBlue also hiking its checked bag fees earlier this week, citing "rising operating costs."

  • Apr 2
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Maryland Gov. Wes Moore: U.S. is "lurching again into another forever war"

In an interview with CBS News' Ed O'Keefe, Moore said President Trump has yet to articulate what the U.S. is doing in Iran.

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Trump signs executive order to expand NCAA's control over college sports

The executive order is designed to increase the NCAA's control over college sports, and threatens to remove federal funding for colleges and universities that don't comply with NCAA rules.

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FDA approves Eli Lilly weight loss pill

The FDA approved a new GLP-1 drug from Eli Lilly. Dr. Jon LaPook breaks it down.

  • Apr 1
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A COVID variant called "Cicada" is spreading. Here's what to know.

The COVID-19 variant BA.3.2, nicknamed "Cicada," has been detected in at least 23 countries and half the states in the U.S.

  • Apr 1
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State health plan for foster kids threatened 8-year-old's cancer care

North Carolina and other states have insurance plans for kids in foster care, but many doctors did not accept patients on the plans, leaving kids' guardians scrambling to find health care providers.

  • Apr 1
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States pay contractors millions to comply with Trump law to cut Medicaid rolls

The One Big Beautiful Bill Act will add red tape and restrictions for those seeking Medicaid and SNAP benefits. And the costs to update computer systems that determine eligibility for those programs will be steep.

  • Mar 30
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Pope Leo carries cross for all 14 stations during Good Friday procession

Pope Leo XIV carried a wooden cross for all of the 14 stations of the Way of the Cross at the Colosseum on his first Good Friday as pontiff, marking the first time in decades that a pope carried the cross to every station.

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Maryland Gov. Wes Moore: U.S. is "lurching again into another forever war"

In an interview with CBS News' Ed O'Keefe, Moore said President Trump has yet to articulate what the U.S. is doing in Iran.

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Transcript: Archbishop Timothy Broglio on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," April 5, 2026

The following is the full transcript of the interview with Archbishop Timothy Broglio of the Archdiocese for the Military Services U.S.A. a portion of which will air on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on April 5, 2026. The interview was taped on April 2, 2026.

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Mumford & Sons on new music

Mumford & Sons' new record, "Prizefighter," recently debuted in the top 10 of the Billboard Hot 200. The band spoke to Anthony Mason about their journey through the music industry, how they got their confidence back and the major collaborations on their new music.

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Setback for Blake Lively in legal battle

A federal judge dismissed actor Blake Lively's sexual harassment claims in the legal battle between her and "It Ends With Us" director and her former co-star Justin Baldoni. Jericka Duncan has more.

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Tiger Woods arrest video

Golf icon Tiger Woods told officers at the scene of a Florida car crash where he was arrested for DUI that he was "just talking to the president." It's unclear if Woods was referring to President Trump. CBS News' Nicole Valdes reports.

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Judge dismisses Blake Lively's sexual harassment claims against Justin Baldoni

A federal judge in New York has tossed out actor Blake Lively's sexual harassment claims against actor Justin Baldoni over their roles in the movie "It Ends With Us," but left intact a claim for retaliation.

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Gucci Mane kidnapped, robbed at gunpoint in Dallas, DOJ says

Atlanta rapper Gucci Mane was lured to a Dallas studio for a meeting, then allegedly kidnapped and robbed by a group including rappers Pooh Shiesty and Big30.

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Technology

New film on risks and rewards of AI

"CBS Mornings" sits down with Tristan Harris, co-founder and president of the Center for Humane Technology, who is featured in the 2026 documentary, "The AI Doc: Or How I Became an Apocaloptimist."

  • Apr 1
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Inside Apple's relationship with China

CBS News contributor Patrick McGee joins "The Daily Report" to discuss the codependent relationship between Apple and China, a country that manufactures hundreds of millions of iPhones every year.

  • Mar 31
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How AI powered robots are helping small farms

From labor shortages to environmental impacts, farmers are looking to AI to help revolutionize the agriculture industry. One California startup, Farm-ng, is tapping into the power of AI and robotics to perform a wide range of tasks, including seeding, weeding and harvesting.

  • Mar 28, 2024
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Company tries to make flying car of the future

Many have dreamed of a future with flying cars, eliminating traffic on the morning commute. One company is trying to make that dream a reality. Itay Hod reports.

  • Mar 29
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CBS News studio shakes as Artemis II launches

Four astronauts are traveling around the moon on Artemis II, going further from Earth than anyone before. CBS News' Mark Strassmann and Peter King have more.

  • Apr 1
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What Artemis II astronauts will do in space

Former NASA astronaut Clayton Anderson joins CBS News to discuss what the Artemis II astronauts will do as they orbit the Earth after takeoff.

  • Apr 1
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How Artemis II crew will sleep in space

Members of the Artemis II crew will be the first people to sleep inside the Orion spacecraft. CBS News' Kris Van Cleave has more on how they'll do that.

  • Apr 1
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How do astronauts use the bathroom?

The science and technology behind using the restroom in space continues to evolve. CBS News senior transportation correspondent Kris Van Cleave looks at the out-of-this-world facilities available to the Artemis II crew.

  • Apr 1
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Crime

From 1996: FBI arrests suspected Unabomber

On April 3, 1996, the FBI arrested Theodore Kaczynski in the Unabomber case, ending one of the longest and most intense manhunts in U.S. history. Watch CBS News' coverage from that day.

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More on Pam Bondi's firing

President Trump's firing of Attorney General Pam Bondi is raising questions about their dynamic in the months prior. CBS News' Weijia Jiang reports.

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Plot to poison man's root beer float

A mother and daughter are accused of killing a man by poisoning his root beer float. CBS News' Peter Van Sant reports.

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Tiger Woods arrest video

Golf icon Tiger Woods told officers at the scene of a Florida car crash where he was arrested for DUI that he was "just talking to the president." It's unclear if Woods was referring to President Trump. CBS News' Nicole Valdes reports.

  • 13H ago
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Woman charged in root beer float murder orders hit on best friend

Nearly aβ€―year after her husband Harold Allen died, Marsha Allen's Indiana home was burglarized. The burglar alleged her daughter, Ashley Jones, was behind it all.

  • 5H ago
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Moon-bound Artemis II astronauts enjoy a relaxed day in space

The Artemis II astronauts continued their long coast to the moon, capturing stunning photos along the way.

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NASA shares first photos of Earth taken by Artemis II

The photo shows the entire planet, as well as the Northern and Southern lights.

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Artemis II crew clears Earth orbit, heads for the moon

The engine firing provided a slingshot-like boost to the Orion capsule, speeding it to 24,500 mph, the velocity needed to break free of Earth's gravitational clasp for a trek to the moon.

  • 20H ago
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Artemis II launches into orbit as NASA begins historic moon mission

NASA's Artemis II astronauts launched on a nine-and-a-half-day mission around the moon and back.

  • Apr 2
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From 1996: FBI arrests suspected Unabomber

On April 3, 1996, the FBI arrested Theodore Kaczynski in the Unabomber case, ending one of the longest and most intense manhunts in U.S. history. Watch CBS News' coverage from that day.

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Petraeus lauds Ukraine's "extraordinary innovation"

Former CIA Director David Petraeus spoke at the Kyiv Security Forum on Friday, praising Ukraine's military and saying it has redefined modern warfare. Petraeus sat down with CBS News international reporter Aidan Stretch to discuss further.

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Previewing NCAA Final Four games

The NCAA Men's Final Four tips off on Saturday night. The first game features number three Illinois colliding with powerhouse University of Connecticut. Then, there will be a battle between the two No.1 seeds, Michigan and Arizona. Eddie Pells, national sports writer for the Associated Press, joins "The Daily Report" to preview the games.

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Farm bankruptcies increasing: Politico

U.S. farmers are struggling to stay afloat as the cost to operate keeps increasing. According to new Agriculture Department data analyzed by Politico, the U.S. has lost nearly 150,000 farms in the last five years. Rachel Shin, one of the authors of that analysis, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.

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Why March jobs report exceeded expectations

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