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ER nurse fights for the right of amputees to join the Armed Forces

Hannah Cvancara rock climbs, snowboards, surfs and hikes. But while her amputation hasn't stopped her at all, the military has, rejecting her from the U.S. Navy.

Invasive ManhattAnts are infiltrating NYC, researchers say

Since the giant ant showed up in the heart of New York City, its population has started to spread to and, like other pests, it could cause ecological harm.

Mpox outbreaks in Africa are a global health emergency, WHO declares

The World Health Organization declared Wednesday that the mpox outbreaks in Africa are a global emergency​, with cases confirmed among children and adults in more than a dozen countries.

U.S. says potential Iran retaliation against Israel could come this week

White House spokesperson John Kirby said Monday the U.S. is preparing for "what could be a significant set of attacks" against Israel by Iran and its proxies as soon as this week.

Trump attacks Harris on the economy

With polls tightening, former President Donald Trump used a campaign appearance in Asheville, North Carolina, Wednesday to try and capitalize on one of his perceived strengths, the economy, while attempting to tie his new opponent, Vice President Kamala Harris, to current economic conditions. Caitlin Huey-Burns reports from Asheville.

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CBS Evening News with Norah O'Donnell

Hurricane Ernesto batters Puerto Rico

Hurricane Ernesto brought heavy flooding to Puerto Rico Wednesday, leaving hundreds of thousands of homes and businesses without power. It is expected to strengthen before it takes aim at Bermuda as early as Friday. Manuel Bojorquez reports from Puerto Rico.

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Trump attacks Harris on the economy

With polls tightening, former President Donald Trump used a campaign appearance in Asheville, North Carolina, Wednesday to try and capitalize on one of his perceived strengths, the economy, while attempting to tie his new opponent, Vice President Kamala Harris, to current economic conditions. Caitlin Huey-Burns reports from Asheville.

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Inflation drops below 3% for first time since 2021

The Labor Department reported Wednesday that consumer prices rose just 2.9% in July, the first time the year-over-year inflation rate has dropped below 3% since March of 2021. However, despite the good economic data, for many Americans monthly expenses such as rent, auto insurance and electricity remain stubbornly high. Jo Ling Kent reports.

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Trial begins for man charged in reporter's murder

Opening statements took place Wednesday in the murder trial of Robert Telles, who is charged in the 2022 killing of Las Vegas Review-Journal reporter Jeff German. Prior to his death, German had published a series of articles alleging Telles fostered a hostile work environment while serving as an elected public administrator. Elise Preston has details.

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Google: Iran cyberattack targetting U.S. politics

Iran has launched a sweeping, months-long cyberattack targeting both the Democratic and Republican presidential campaigns, according to a new report by Google. Nicole Sganga has details.

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CBS Village — Diverse Voices & Communities

Nurse fights for right of amputees to join military

Hannah Cvancara rock climbs, snowboards, surfs and hikes. But while her amputation hasn't stopped her at all, the military has, rejecting her from the U.S. Navy. Natalie Morales explains.

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Wally Amos, founder of "Famous Amos" cookies, dies at 88

Wallace "Wally" Amos, Jr., founder of the "Famous Amos" cookies known the nation over, died peacefully on Wednesday, his family said.

"B-Boy Victor" on bringing home the first Olympic medal for breaking

Victor Montalvo of Florida is the first U.S. athlete to win a medal in Olympic breaking, which debuted at the Paris Games.

Jury sees detectives interview White woman who fatally shot Black neighbor

Susan Lorincz is on trial for manslaughter in Florida for the shooting death of her neighbor, Ajike "A.J." Owens.

Chef pioneers Baltimore's oyster scene

Chef Jasmine Norton of the first Black woman-owned oyster bar in the country is on a mission to make oysters more accessible and appealing, especially to the Black community. After leaving a hotel career to pursue her passion, Norton is breaking barriers and hopes her success at Urban Oyster will inspire other women of color to own their culinary businesses.

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The Daily Report with John Dickerson

Family demands justice in drowning of 8-year-old boy

For three months, a family in southern Georgia has been fighting for justice and accountability over the drowning of 8-year-old Noah Bush. Authorities initially ruled his death an accident. Nearly two months later, they filed charges against two boys ages 10 and 11. Demetrice Bush, Noah's mother, and Francys Johnson, the family's attorney, join to speak about the devastating loss.

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Dramatic drop in migrant crossings

After soaring to record levels in the past three years, migrant crossings along the U.S.-Mexico border have plummeted this summer. July saw the lowest level in illegal border crossings since September 2020. CBS News immigration and politics reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez traveled to the Arizona border, as well as to Mexico, to try better understand this dramatic change.

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Homicides decline in several major cities

New data from major American cities shows homicides are down 13% during the first six months of 2024 compared to the same time in 2020. CBS News vice president of Data Journalism John Kelly gives us insight into these numbers.

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What to know about cooling inflation

U.S. inflation has dropped to its lowest level in three years. Prices rose 2.9% in July from a year earlier, down from 3% in June, marking the smallest 12-month increase since March 2021, when prices accelerated in the wake of the pandemic. CBS News senior business and technology correspondent Jo Ling Kent explains.

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Trump and Harris focus on economic issues

Former President Donald Trump hit the campaign trail in the battleground state of North Carolina, where he gave remarks about his economic agenda. His opponent, Vice President Kamala Harris, is also planning to speak in North Carolina later this week. She is expected to touch on her plan for the economy and highlight some of the successes of the Biden-Harris administration on the heels of a positive inflation report. CBS News chief election and campaign correspondent Robert Costa has details.

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The Uplift — Stories That Inspire

The Uplift: Olympic role models

Jamie Yuccas interviews two Olympians making a name for themselves in Paris: Team USA gymnast Frederick Richard, who was doing handstands as a baby, and Team USA rugby player Ilona Maher, who uses her platform to body positivity. Plus, David Begnaud honors his former teacher and mentor.

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The Uplift: Second chances

A man who got a second chance after surviving a lightning strike uses his new lease on life to help others. A Brooklyn crossing guard becomes an icon in her community for making the street her stage. Plus, more heartwarming good news stories.

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The Uplift: Searching for sparkle

A Connecticut movie theater celebrates employees with disabilities all year by searching for their "sparkle" – their unique talents that they can use at work. Plus, a group of college students use their final exam to help a man in need of a home. And more heartwarming news.

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Why a London man named Bushe turns his neighbors' hedges into art

When Tim Bushe looks at a hedge, he sees "the shape within" the shrubbery - and then he teases it out with his trimmer to honor his late wife.

The Uplift: Judging from the heart

Judge Frank Caprio, who is known for his compassion and empathy in the courtroom, shares his life story. A California surfer makes waves - because she has four legs and a tail. Plus, a little girl opens a lemonade stand to raise money so she can properly honor her late mother.

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CBS Reports

Model Prisons: California's Push for Reform

Nearly 95% of people currently in prison will be released back into society, and historically a significant percentage are likely to reoffend. In California, authorities are trying to change that by providing inmates access to education, work and other rehabilitative privileges — programs that have been shown to reduce recidivism and increase public safety. CBS Reports examines a controversial approach some see as being “soft on crime,” which now may be preventing it.

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CBS Reports | America Unfiltered: The Voices Behind the Polls

You've seen the CBS News polls that tell you what voters think about big ideas like democracy and the American Dream. Now CBS Reports takes you behind the polls for unfiltered conversations about how their personal stories shaped their views.

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The Power of Sheriffs | CBS Reports

A murder plot discussed on tape implicating a sheriff in southeastern Oklahoma triggers a CBS News investigation, uncovering a pattern of abuses that have gone largely unchecked for years. It's a cautionary tale that reveals an unsettling reality for small towns across America: when sheriffs abuse their power, people can die and there's little to hold them accountable.

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Anything for Love: The Romance Scam Epidemic

Romance scammers drain billions of dollars from people seeking love, and their tactics have evolved in sinister ways in the online age. CBS News goes inside this devastating epidemic unfolding largely in secret, following the journey of an Illinois woman seeking answers after her mother’s mysterious death.

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No Place Like Home | CBS Reports

CBS Reports goes to Illinois, which has one of the highest rates of institutionalization in the country, to understand the challenges families face keeping their developmentally disabled loved ones at home.

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