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O.J. Simpson, accompanied by his parents, his son, Jason, and Ralph Wilson, owner of the Buffalo Bills, is inducted into the Wall of Fame in Rich Stadium on Sept. 14, 1980. Ross Lewis/Getty Images hide caption

O.J. Simpson, football legend acquitted of notorious killings, dies at 76

April 11, 2024 • Simpson died on Wednesday after a battle with cancer, his family said. His celebrity turned to infamy three decades ago when he was accused and then acquitted of killing his ex-wife and her friend.

With diary cows getting bird flu, researchers are trying to figure out what mutations could make the virus a threat to humans. Charlie Neibergall/AP hide caption

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More states are finding bird flu in cattle. this is what scientists are watching for.

April 11, 2024 • Avian influenza is being detected in more dairy herds. Scientists are paying close attention to how the virus is changing and what that means for its pandemic potential.

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Many FBI agents are struggling to make ends meet. Housing costs are to blame

April 11, 2024 • FBI agents in high-cost areas can face long commutes and trouble paying the bills. Their advocates are asking for a housing allowance to lighten the load.

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O.j. simpson's trial divided the nation. what legacy does he leave behind.

April 11, 2024 • O.J. Simpson was more than a football star. More than a pop culture icon or a defendant acquitted of murder.

An aerial view taken on March 9, 2023 shows Thitu Island in the South China Sea. - As a Philippine Coast Guard plane carrying journalists flew over the Spratly Islands in the hotly disputed South China Sea, a Chinese voice issued a stern command over the radio: "Leave immediately." JAM STA ROSA/AFP via Getty Images hide caption

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A remote island outpost that is part of a geopolitical fight.

April 11, 2024 • Ownership of the Spratly Islands are in dispute. This has been the case for decades, but tensions have been raised recently as China has tried to expand its claims in the remote area. We get a rare glimpse of one of the islands that has a Filipino community living on it.

Edmund Garcia, an Iraq War veteran, stands outside his home in Rosharon, Texas. Like many vets, he was told if he took a mortgage forbearance, his monthly payments wouldn't go up afterward. Joseph Bui for NPR hide caption

Investigations

The va has its fix for a home loan debacle, but many vets who got hurt won't get help.

April 11, 2024 • The VA halted foreclosures after an NPR investigation found thousands of vets were facing foreclosure and it wasn't their fault. Now the VA's unveiling a rescue plan that leaves some out in the cold.

Middle East

Middle east crisis — explained.

April 11, 2024 • The conflict between Israel and Palestinians — and other groups in the Middle East — goes back decades. These stories provide context for current developments and the history that led up to them.

Accompanied by a sword-bearer, grand champion Akebono, right, performs the ring-entrance ritual during the annual New Year's dedication at Meiji Shrine in Tokyo, on Jan. 8, 1997. Koji Sasahara/AP hide caption

The first foreign-born grand champion of sumo, Akebono Taro, dies at age 54

April 11, 2024 • Born Chad George Ha'aheo Rowan in Hawaii, Akebono moved to Tokyo in the 1980s, won his first grand championship in 1993, the first of 11 such titles, and retired in 2001. He died of heart failure.

Israelis are returning to Sderot, the biggest city attacked by Hamas

April 11, 2024 • Almost everyone fled Sderot after Hamas militants killed 50 residents and visitors on Oct. 7. Now most have returned, but soldiers are guarding schools and residents are traumatized and feel insecure.

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Here are 3 solutions to get blood to folks in 'blood deserts.' one is often illegal.

April 11, 2024 • Doctors have coined a term to describe places where blood for transfusions is not readily available: "blood deserts." When blood banks aren't around, they try different strategies to help patients.

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Biden to hold summit with japan, philippines; fafsa delays threaten college enrollment.

April 11, 2024 • President Biden hosts the leaders of Japan and the Philippines. Fewer high school seniors are completing their FAFSA form.

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In this Rwandan village, survivors and perpetrators of the genocide live side by side

April 11, 2024 • It's been 30 years since the Rwandan genocide. In some places today, survivors live side-by-side with perpetrators in so-called reconciliation villages.

Posters of some of those kidnapped by Hamas in Israel are displayed on a pole in Manhattan. Spencer Platt/Getty Images hide caption

Most doxxing campaigns only last a few days. But the effects can be felt for months

April 11, 2024 • Doxxing campaigns have been used to "name and shame" people who have expressed opinions about the Israel-Hamas war.

People look at guns and ammunition at the Great American Outdoor Show on Feb. 9 in Harrisburg, Penn. Former President Donald Trump spoke at the event. Spencer Platt/Getty Images hide caption

Here's the new plan to boost background checks for guns bought at shows or online

April 11, 2024 • The Justice Department's new rule requires background checks for all gun sales, not just ones sold at gun stores. Attorney General Merrick Garland said it will save lives.

How Florida and Arizona Supreme Court rulings change the abortion access map

April 11, 2024 • How far do women have to travel to access abortion care? An economics professor has been tracking that data since 2009. Interactive maps show how access has changed dramatically since 2021.

A sign seeking job applicants is seen in the window of a restaurant in Miami, Florida, on May 5, 2023. Joe Raedle/Getty Images hide caption

White-sounding names get called back for jobs more than Black ones, a new study finds

April 11, 2024 • Economists sent 83,000 fake job applications to a slew of major U.S. companies, and found that the typical firm favored white applicants over Black ones by around 9%.

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So long, skinny jeans. See you in the next cycle

April 11, 2024 • Skinny jeans are out and looser pants are in. But it's so much more than that. This is the logic and life cycle behind fashion trends.

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On a remote island, a test of wills between the Philippines and China

April 11, 2024 • About 250 Filipinos live on Thitu Island, the largest and most inhabited island of the Spratlys, in the South China Sea. But Chinese ships are never far away.

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Five things to know as the tax deadline looms

April 11, 2024 • April 15th, the deadline to file your income taxes, is just around the corner. Filings so far this year are on track with last year's, while the average refund is slightly larger.

The Washington Monument is visible behind a cherry tree affectionally nicknamed 'Stumpy', March 19, 2024 in Washington. Andrew Harnik/AP hide caption

Environment

Japan will give new cherry trees to replace those lost in d.c. construction.

April 11, 2024 • Japan is giving the U.S. 250 new cherry trees to help replace the hundreds that are being ripped out this summer as construction crews work to repair the seawall around the capital's Tidal Basin.

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EU lawmakers approve an overhaul of the bloc's migration laws

April 11, 2024 • European Union lawmakers have approved a major revamp of the bloc's migration laws, hoping to end years of division and deprive the far right of a vote-winning campaign issue ahead of June elections.

Business negotiation tactics to use in everyday life

April 11, 2024 • Techniques to help you make decisions with more confidence and get the outcome you want.

South Korea's main opposition Democratic Party leader Lee Jae-myung speaks during a ceremony to disband the election camp after the parliamentary election at the party's headquarters in Seoul on Thursday. Jung Yeon-je/AFP via Getty Images hide caption

South Korea's opposition wins in landslide parliamentary elections

April 11, 2024 • South Korea's liberal opposition wins nearly two-thirds of the seats in parliamentary elections, blowing a crushing defeat to President Yoon Suk Yeol.

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10 writers win 2024 whiting awards for emerging authors.

April 10, 2024 • Each writer will receive $50,000 to help support their craft — one of largest awards granted to new authors.

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O.J. Simpson, Football Star Whose Trial Riveted the Nation, Dies at 76

He gained fame on the football field and in movies, but his murder trial over the killing of his ex-wife and her friend was an inflection point on race in America.

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O.J., Made in America, Made by TV

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U.S. officials have said they are bracing for a response to an Israeli strike in Syria this month that killed several senior Iranian commanders.

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An F.A.A. audit found Spirit AeroSystems using Dawn soap and a hotel key card in the manufacturing process. The company says its techniques were inventive.

Before He Died in Prison, Aleksei Navalny Wrote a Memoir. It’s Coming This Fall.

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FILE - A crowd reacts to O.J. Simpson leaving Los Angeles County Superior Court, Tuesday, Feb. 4, 1997, in Santa Monica, Calif. after hearing the verdict in the wrongful-death civil trial against O.J. Simpson. Simpson was found liable in the deaths of Nicole Brown Simpson and Ron Goldman. Simpson, the decorated football superstar and Hollywood actor who was acquitted of charges he killed his former wife and her friend but later found liable in a separate civil trial, has died. He was 76. (AP Photo/Susan Sterner, File)

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Trump tests limits of gag order with post insulting 2 likely witnesses in criminal trial

Iowa asks state Supreme Court to let its restrictive abortion law go into effect

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Former Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey says the abortion ruling from justices he chose goes too far

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Wisconsin woman who at 12 nearly killed girl won’t be released yet from psychiatric hospital

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The Arizona Legislature devolved into shouts of “Shame! Shame!” on Wednesday as Republican lawmakers quickly shut down discussion on a proposed repeal of the state’s newly revived 1864 law that criminalizes abortion throughout pregnancy unless a woman’s life is at risk. (Video production by Nebi Qena and Rod Jussim)

Biden says U.S. support for Philippines mutual defense treaty is ‘ironclad’

Italian coast guard rescues 59 migrants and recovers nine bodies, australian commuters surprised as escaped racehorse joins them on train station platform.

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Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump speaks Wednesday, April 10, 2024, after arriving in Atlanta. Trump on Wednesday questioned the mental fitness of Jewish voters who back President Joe Biden and framed this year’s election as a referendum on the strength of Christianity in the U.S. as part of a blunt effort to appeal to evangelical conservatives who are a critical element of his political base. (AP Photo/Jason Allen)

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Starting over: Women emerging from prison face formidable challenges to resuming their lives

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Muslim leaders are ‘out of words’ as they tire of the White House outreach on the war in Gaza

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O.J. Simpson, legendary football player and actor brought down by his murder trial, dies at 76

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Before murder charges tarnished his legacy, O.J. Simpson was one of the NFL’s greatest running backs

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Federal appeals court hears arguments on nation’s first ban on gender-affirming care for minors

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An Israeli airstrike in Gaza kills 3 sons and 4 grandchildren of Hamas’ top leader

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Average long-term US mortgage rate edges closer to 7%, rising to highest level since early March

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Making cement is very damaging for the climate. One solution is opening in California

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O.J. Simpson, acquitted murder defendant and football star, dies at age 76

O.J. Simpson was famously acquitted in the 1994 slayings of his ex-wife, Nicole Brown Simpson, and her friend Ronald Goldman.

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Reactions to O.J. Simpson's death from lawyers, victim's families and more

Lawmakers unveil bill to fund Baltimore bridge reconstruction

The two-page bill, dubbed the Baltimore BRIDGE Relief Act, would have the federal government cover 100% of the cost of replacing the bridge.

Vietnam property tycoon sentenced to death in $27 billion fraud case

A Vietnam court sentenced developer Truong My Lan to death for swindling billions from a bank, saying she "eroded people's trust" in the ruling Communist Party.

Hawaii "on the verge of catastrophe" as water crisis continues

The island home to Hawaii's capital may be surrounded by ocean, but years-long drought conditions, tourist activities and contamination are jeopardizing the island's only source of freshwater.

Judge splits Sen. Bob Menendez's case from his wife's

A judge has delayed the trial of Sen. Bob Menendez's wife, Nadine Menendez, as she undergoes surgery to treat a medical condition.

Woman in Slender Man stabbing denied released from psychiatric hospital

In January, Morgan Geyser, now 21, requested early release from her 40-year commitment to the Winnebago Mental Health Institute in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, where she has been held since 2018.

What are PFAS? "Forever chemicals" and their health effects, explained

The EPA issued the first-ever national regulation limiting the amount of certain PFAS in drinking water. Here's what to know about potential health impacts of "forever chemicals."

French athlete attempts record after climbing Eiffel Tower

Anouk Garnier scaled a free-hanging rope nearly 361 feet in 18 minutes in an attempt to set a new climbing world record. It was two minutes faster than expected.

Gas prices are on the rise again. Here's what to expect next.

The cost of filling up is rising ahead of the summer driving season, as peak demand and geopolitical issues converge.

Hundreds of drugs are in short supply around the U.S., pharmacists warn

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Shohei Ohtani's ex-interpreter charged with federal bank fraud

Ippei Mizuhara is accused of stealing over $16 million from MLB star to pay gambling debts, prosecutors said.

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Three mariners were rescued after they spelled out "HELP" with palm leaves on the beach. It marks the second time in four years that castaways were found on the same island.

Nicolae Miu found guilty in Apple River stabbing trial

Jurors have found Nicolae Miu guilty of multiple criminal charges, including homicide, in the 2022 Apple River stabbings in Wisconsin.

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Stunning new Roman frescoes uncovered in the lost city of Pompeii

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Salmon fishing to be banned off California coast for 2nd year in a row

The ban is a devastating blow to California's commercial and recreational salmon fishing industry, still reeling from a similar decision last year.

Colombia's capital rations water for millions as reservoirs run dry

The water reservoir system that supplies water to 70% of the millions who live in the Bogotá, Colombia region is at less than 17% of its available storage capacity.

Guide dog nicknamed Dogfather retires after fathering over 300 puppies

A 9-year-old golden retriever named Trigger is retiring after fathering hundreds of puppies.

O.J. Simpson died from complications of prostate cancer, his family announced on Thursday. He was 76.

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Biden campaign launching 7-figure ad buy on abortion in Arizona

The Arizona Supreme Court earlier this week upheld a 160-year-old total ban on abortions.

Trump says Arizona's 160-year-old abortion law goes too far

Former President Donald Trump continued to praise the Supreme Court's June 2022 decision overturning Roe v. Wade.

Rep. Ro Khanna calls on RFK Jr.'s running mate to step down

Khanna argued that polling suggests that in swing states, Kennedy could tilt the November election in Trump's favor.

Israel-Hamas War

Hamas says 3 of leader's sons killed in Israeli strike

Ameer, Hazem, and Mohammed Haniyeh were reportedly killed near the Shati refugee camp in Gaza City.

Biden calls Netanyahu's handling of the war in Gaza "a mistake"

The president says he doesn't "agree with his approach."

Group of Jewish, Palestinian women build bridges between cultures

The group of six Jewish and six Palestinian women have been meeting twice a month for over 20 years.

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3 investments to consider with inflation rising

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Mortgage rates are climbing, but it could still make sense to borrow now

The latest inflation report has pushed mortgage rates above 7%, but buying a home could still be a smart move.

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Aleksey Navalny's posthumous memoir to be published by Knopf in October

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Delta is changing how it boards passengers starting May 1

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O.J. Simpson dead at 76

O.J. Simpson, the former football star who was acquitted in the 1994 killings of his ex-wife, Nicole Brown Simpson, and her friend, Ronald Goldman, has died at the age of 76. He had prostate cancer, his agent said. Gayle King anchored CBS News' special report on Simpson's death.

Plans to close "gun show loophole"

The White House is announcing new gun safety reform with plans to close the so-called "gun show loophole." Officials in the Biden administration say that under the new rule background screenings will soon be required before anyone can buy guns online or in person at gun shows.

What to expect from the 2024 cicada invasion

Two cicada broods are expected to make a simultaneous comeback this spring and summer for the first time in over 200 years. The cicadas will likely emerge across 16 states mainly in the South and Midwest. Matt Kasson, associate professor of mycology and plant pathology at West Virginia University, joined CBS News to discuss the emergence.

Vietnamese property tycoon sentenced to death

Vietnamese property tycoon Truong My Lan has been sentenced to death in a corruption case so big its total financial damages are equivalent to 6% of the country's 2023 gross domestic product and dwarfs the amount in the FTX cryptocurrency exchange scandal that resulted in founder Sam Bankman-Fried being sentenced to 25 years in prison.

Bus driver rescues toddler on busy road

A bus driver in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, sprang into action when he saw a toddler on the street barefoot and wandering alone. The driver rescued the child from the cold and then contacted authorities.

Rare baby giraffe born at U.K. zoo

The birth of a baby giraffe at Chester Zoo in the U.K. was caught on camera. After 472 days of pregnancy, new mom Orla delivered a 6-foot-tall baby after three hours of labor. Within 30 minutes of being born, the baby was learning how to walk. There are only about 2,500 Rothschild's giraffes remaining in the wild.

Mom urges young son to speak about feelings

To find out about her young son Keegan's innermost feelings, this mom asked him to finish sentences that she started. These were his touching responses.

Dad and 5-month-old baby pick outfit together

This dad had a whole conversation with his 5-month-old daughter while they picked her outfit for the day together.

How a Texas dog found a new beginning

"CBS Mornings" lead national correspondent David Begnaud has the heartwarming story of a dog in Dallas, Texas, whose life was forever changed by a stranger's kindness, illustrating the true essence of being a good neighbor.

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Wildlife ecologist Rae Wynn-Grant talks representation in new memoir

The book covers Rae Wynn-Grant's remarkable 20-year career, her experiences in the field, and the obstacles she's overcome in a profession where she often felt like an outsider.

John Legend, Rae Wynn-Grant on new book

Musician John Legend is committed to highlighting diverse voices and co-founded the publishing company, Get Lifted Books. The imprint is out with a new memoir by wildlife ecologist, Rae Wynn-Grant, titled "Wild Life: Finding My Purpose in an Untamed World." It follows her adventures in the wild as a scientist over her 20-year career, and the challenges she overcame.

Dolores Huerta turns 94. Here's a look at the civil rights icon's legacy.

She's considered one of the most respected and influential labor leaders of our time. Dolores Huerta broke more than a glass ceiling; she led a revolution in the farm fields of California's Central Valley.

How a gravestone conservator is helping preserve a historic Jewish cemetery in Pennsylvania

Conservator Joe Ferrannini is working to preserve the gravestones — and the memories —of those buried at Har Hasetim in Gladwyne, Montgomery County.

Black-owned bookstore in North Carolina shutting down over alleged threats

Owner Victoria Scott-Miller said on Instagram that violent threats and hate mail made it unsafe to continue operating the store featuring Black authors.

America Decides

Can Trump save Mike Johnson's speakership?

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene continues questioning House Speaker Mike Johnson's fitness for the job. Could Johnson's upcoming meeting with former President Donald Trump end the efforts to oust him? Longtime national political correspondent Olivier Knox and Semafor political reporter Kadia Goba join "America Decides" to discuss.

Trump "hush money" trial set to begin Monday

Jury selection in former President Donald Trump's "hush money" trial is set to begin on Monday. CBS News legal analyst Rikki Klieman joins "America Decides" to preview the proceedings.

Biden targets Arizonans in new abortion ad

President Biden's reelection campaign launched a seven-figure ad buy in Arizona focused on abortion rights. The battleground state is grappling with the fallout of the state's Supreme Court upholding a near-total ban from 1864. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang reports.

Johnson to meet with Trump after FISA revolt

House Speaker Mike Johnson is meeting with former President Donald Trump at Mar-a-Lago on Friday. The meeting comes after House Republicans blocked a national security surveillance bill on Wednesday, partly due to Trump's opposition. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion has more.

Katie Hobbs backs repeal of 1864 abortion ban

Arizona Democratic Gov. Katie Hobbs on Wednesday called on lawmakers to repeal a near-total abortion ban from 1864 after the state's Supreme Court ruled it could be enforced. Elizabeth Campbell, Shawna Mizelle, Molly Ball and Deepa Shivaram join to discuss the latest.

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"Hardest Geezer" completes epic 10,000-mile run across Africa

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A trendsetting third grader creates a school tradition to don dapper outfits on Wednesdays. A retiree makes it her mission to thank those who may be in thankless jobs. Plus, more heartwarming and inspiring stories.

"Guardian angel" drives strangers in need

Lyn Story is a retiree whose mission is to be the "bad weather friend," someone who is there for you in a time of need. David Begnaud shows how her huge heart led to life-changing friendships.

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Nets star Mikal Bridges fulfills his dream of teaching by working at a school in Brooklyn for the day. A doctor overcomes the odds to help other survivors of catastrophic injuries. Plus, behind the scenes of Drew Barrymore's talk show, and more heartwarming stories.

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In February 2023, a quiet community in Ohio was blindsided by disaster when a train derailed and authorities decided to unleash a plume of toxic smoke in an attempt to avoid an explosion. Days later, residents and the media thought the story was over, but in fact it was just beginning. What unfolded in East Palestine is a cautionary tale for every town and city in America.

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The feature will be turned on by default globally for teens under 18. Adult users will get a notification encouraging them to activate it, Meta said.

Assange's wife takes hope as Biden suggests U.S. could drop charges

The wife of Julian Assange says President Biden's latest remarks about the jailed WikiLeaks founder are "a good sign."

Congress is gearing up for the next funding fight. Will this time be different?

House Republicans vowed to bring changes to the funding process this year. Here's how that effort failed and what it means for the next showdown.

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Arizona's abortion ban likely to cause people to travel to states it's still legal

Tuesday's Arizona Supreme Court decision said officials may enforce an 1864 law criminalizing all abortions except when a woman's life is at stake.

First national standard for drinking water

The Biden administration has announced the first-ever national standard for drinking water. The White House says it will protect 100 million Americans from harmful chemicals coming out of their taps.

EPA issues first-ever regulations for "forever chemicals" in drinking water

The EPA will require that public water utilities test for six different types of PFAS chemicals to reduce exposure in drinking water.

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On April 15, 1874 – 150 years ago – the first Impressionist exhibition opened on Rue du Capucines in Paris. Watch these classic "Sunday Morning" portraits of painters who created a new language of art.

Wilmer Valderrama celebrates 1,000th "NCIS" episode

The show, renowned for its thrilling investigations and dedicated team, has become a cornerstone of television drama.

Wilmer Valderrama on historic "NCIS" episode

"NCIS" star Wilmer Valderrama joins "CBS Mornings" as the iconic franchise celebrates 1,000 episodes.

Internet providers roll out broadband "nutrition" labels for consumers

The FCC is requiring internet providers to tell consumers exactly what they're getting in their broadband plans.

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.

Dude Perfect's latest trick — sinking up to $300 million in private funding

Dude Perfect started with five college friends posting sports trick-shot videos on YouTube. Now it's being labeled a "media juggernaut."

JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon on AI's impact

JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon told shareholders that artificial intelligence could have societal consequences that rival the printing press, the internet and electricity. Mary Purk, executive director of AI at the Wharton School, joined CBS News to discuss Dimon's comments.

Biden grants for climate change impact

The Biden administration awarded $830 million Thursday to fund projects that will address the impact of climate change on America's aging infrastructure. Ali Zaidi, an assistant to the president and national climate adviser, joins CBS News with more on the funding.

EPA's new drinking water regulations

The Environmental Protection Agency announced Wednesday new regulations to limit the amount of "forever chemicals," known as PFAS, found in drinking water. CBS News senior national and environmental correspondent Ben Tracy has more.

EPA toxic air rule to face legal challenges

The Environmental Protection Agency is rolling out new regulations to limit chemical plants from releasing toxic substances into the air. Michael Gerrard, professor at Columbia University's Climate School, joins CBS News to assess the policy.

Periodical cicadas will emerge this spring. Here's what to know.

Periodical cicadas aren't present every spring, but when they do emerge, they come in loud, buzzing hordes. Here's what you need to know.

Space station captures image of moon's shadow during solar eclipse

NASA flight engineers managed to photograph and videotape the moon's shadow on Earth about 260 miles below them.

How media covered O.J. Simpson's case

In the 1990s, news media from all over the world covered O.J. Simpson's double murder case, which led to a famous slow-speed chase and a trial seen on live television globally. Helicopter pilot Zoey Tur and journalist Jim Newton look back at the coverage.

Shohei Ohtani's ex-interpreter charged

The former interpreter for Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani is facing federal bank fraud charges for crimes involving gambling debts and the theft of millions of dollars. U.S. Attorney Marin Estrada announced the charges during a morning news conference Thursday.

The impact of O.J. Simpson's trial

The murder trial against O.J. Simpson brought into focus America's plight with race. Brian Dunn, a managing partner at the Cochran Firm, joins CBS News with a look back at the trial's impact.

Nicolae Miu found guilty of 6 charges in Apple River stabbing trial

Final Delta 4 Heavy puts NRO spy satellite into space

It was a "bittersweet moment" as United Launch Alliance brought the Delta program to a close.

Solar eclipse captivates millions

Millions of Americans poured into the solar eclipse’s path of totality to watch in wonder. The excitement was shared across generations for the rare celestial event that saw watch parties across the country as almost all of the continental U.S. saw at least a partial solar eclipse.

A look at eclipse celebrations across U.S.

A rare total eclipse was visible from Mexico to Canada on Monday, with millions across North America experiencing the celestial phenomenon. "CBS Evening News" anchor and managing editor Norah O'Donnell reports from Indianapolis. Then, CBS News correspondent Janet Shamlian looks at the event's economic impact.

What a total solar eclipse can teach us

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Millions of people in Colombia's capital were forced to start rationing water Thursday as Bogota's main reservoirs hit critically low water levels. Aerial footage posted by the city's mayor showed low levels in two reservoirs that supply 70% of the capital's water.

Kishida delights Washington with promise of 250 cherry trees as independence gift

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida drew cheers and applause from U.S. lawmakers on Thursday when he announced a plan to donate 250 cherry trees to the U.S. capital to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the U.S. independence.

The Peruvian Air Force said on Thursday that it lost communication with a Mirage 2000 fighter plane that was conducting low-altitude training in southern Peru and has ordered investigations to determine "the causes of the accident."

Brazil's federal police carried out an operation on Thursday to dismantle a criminal scheme in several cities in Minas Gerais state that helped Brazilians enter the United States illegally using false documents, the officer heading the operation said.

Russian military instructors arrived in Niger on Wednesday in a plane loaded with military equipment, Niger state television RTN said on Thursday, citing an agreement between the junta and Russian President Vladimir Putin to boost cooperation.

Argentina's powerful umbrella workers union, the General Confederation of Labor (CGT), announced a general strike against the government of President Javier Milei for May 9, local media reported on Thursday.

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By Chris Lau, Catherine Nicholls, Antoinette Radford and Maureen Chowdhury , CNN

Our live coverage of Israel's war on Hamas in Gaza has moved  here .

Footage of Khan Younis after Israeli troop withdrawal shows rubble and razed buildings 

From CNN's Chris Lau

Some Palestinians who returned to the streets of Khan Younis after Israeli troops withdrew from the city have found themselves surrounded by rubble and heavily damaged buildings, footage taken by a Gaza resident shows. 

In one of the video clips, drones can be heard buzzing overhead. 

The man filming says that there was a high concentration of military equipment in this area during the military's incursion. 

The southern Gaza city of Khan Younis was designated a safe zone by the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) in the early days of the war. 

But as the Israeli army pushed south, the city came under sustained attack, with the IDF labeling it a Hamas stronghold. 

Some of the Israeli military's offensives took place at medical facilities sheltering displaced civilians and health workers. The IDF said they located Hamas militants in hospitals. 

The military is "far from stopping" its operations in Gaza, its chief of staff said on Sunday, after the IDF said it had withdrawn its ground forces from Khan Younis after months of fierce fighting. 

This post has been updated to clarify the resident's comments in the video.

"Significant progress" in Gaza ceasefire talks, Egyptian state media report, citing senior official source

From CNN's Mohammed Tawfeeq

Negotiations in Cairo between Israel and Hamas to reach a ceasefire and hostage deal have achieved "significant progress" and consensus on many controversial points, according to Egyptian state outlet Al Qahera News, citing a senior Egyptian official.

The official confirmed the "continuation of efforts to reach a truce agreement" in Gaza, according to the state outlet.

"The round of negotiations in Cairo is witnessing great progress in bringing points of view closer together," Al Qahera cited the source as saying, adding that there had been an agreement on "basic axes between all parties."

The source said the Qatari and Hamas delegations would leave Cairo and return within two days to agree to the final terms of the agreement. The US and Israeli delegations would leave within hours, though consultations would continue over the next 48 hours, the source told Al Qahera.

Hamas' demands: Hamas said Sunday it would like to see a "complete cessation of aggression." The group also reiterated its demands, including a withdrawal of Israeli troops from Gaza, the return of displaced Palestinians to their homes, reconstruction of the damage in Gaza from Israel's military, and a "completion of a prisoner exchange deal" involving a mutual release of Palestinian prisoners in exchange for Israeli hostages held in Gaza.

Israel has repeatedly called Hamas' demands " delusional ."

Israeli military says it's preparing to shift from defense to offense on the border with Lebanon

From CNN's Ben Wedeman and Mia Alberti in Beirut

The Israeli military said Sunday it is "preparing to move from defence to attack" regarding operations on the northern border with Lebanon.

The Israel Defense Forces and Lebanese militant group Hezbollah have been exchanging increased fire since the day after Hamas launched the October 7 attacks in Israel, with casualties reported on both sides. It is one of multiple ongoing conflicts between Israel and Iranian proxy groups .

"During the last days, another phase of the Northern Command’s preparations for the war was completed, which revolved around raising the capabilities of emergency operational depots for the purpose of large-scale recruitment of IDF forces when necessary ... and their arrival to the front line within a short period with all the necessary equipment for combat," the IDF said in a statement.

The IDF said commanders of regular and reserve units are now ready to be deployed "within just a few hours."

The statement was released in both English and Arabic, with the statement in Arabic using slightly different language. The English-language version does not carry the phrase "preparing to move from defence to attack" and instead highlights the Israeli military's "readiness for the transition from defense to offense."

Doctors operate on children from the floor of northern Gaza hospital, while others starve in "dire" conditions

From journalist Abdel Qadder Al-Sabbah in Gaza and CNN’s Kareem Khadder and Zeena Saifi in Jerusalem

A group of American doctors who spent over a week working in hospitals in northern Gaza describe "miserable," "catastrophic" and "dire" conditions to CNN, as more people die of starvation in the enclave. 

The doctors volunteered through a World Heath Organization-coordinated mission to the north of Gaza — where little to no aid is reaching hospitals, and spent most of their time at the Kamal Adwan Hospital . 

"The situation here is dire … they’re running on solar power, there’s no fuel to run the electricity in the hospital … patients are lying on the floors in their blood because there’s no beds available,” Dr. Farhan Abdelaziz, an emergency medicine physician said. "The humanitarian crisis here is beyond what words can really convey."

Video filmed by a CNN stringer in Kamal Adwan Hospital shows the doctors operating on screaming patients on the floor, most of whom are children. Abdelaziz is seen trying to calm down a nine-year-old girl crying out in pain, caressing her hand, telling her to pray to God.

Another doctor said the hospital received "mass casualties" every day — ranging from 10 to 20 people showing up all at once.

"This morning we woke up and found out that four patients died in the ICU. One of them was about 10 years old, and the mom refused to leave the child’s bedside, refused to believe that the child was dead, refused to let the staff cover her up ... She just couldn’t believe her child was dead,” Dr. Samer Attar, an orthopedic surgeon, told CNN. The child died of malnutrition and dehydration, he said.

At least 30 Palestinians have died of malnutrition in Gaza, including over 20 children, according to the enclave's Ministry of Health. 

"These people, they just need help. They just want this to stop. … Nobody discusses politics here. They just talk about food and water and shelter, and they just want the war the end," Attar said.

Negotiations over Gaza ceasefire and hostage deal continue in Cairo, Egyptian state media reports

From CNN's Mohammed Tawfeeq, Kareem Khadder and Mia Alberti

Negotiations over a ceasefire and hostage deal between Israel and Hamas, in an indirect fashion and under Egyptian mediation, continued in Cairo on Sunday, Egypt's state-run media Al-Qahera News reported Sunday, citing a senior source.

"The proposed truce includes a detainee exchange deal and mechanisms for the return of the displaced in the Gaza Strip," the news agency said in a post on X.

Hamas said in a statement as its delegation arrived Sunday that it is keen to reach an agreement that would see a "complete cessation of aggression."

The group also reiterated its demands, including a withdrawal of Israeli troops from Gaza, the return of displaced Palestinians to their homes, reconstruction of the damage in Gaza from Israel's military, and a "completion of a prisoner exchange deal" involving a mutual release of Palestinian prisoners in exchange for Israeli hostages held in Gaza.

Israel has repeatedly called Hamas' demands "delusional."

This weekend's talks come six months into the conflict, and as the Israeli military withdrew troops from the southern city of Khan Younis on Sunday, saying they will regroup and prepare for further missions in the strip.

Israeli military says it's "far from stopping" operations in Gaza as troops withdraw from Khan Younis

From Tamar Michaelis

The Israel Defense Forces is "far from stopping" military operations in the Gaza Strip, its chief of staff, Lt. Gen. Herzi Halevi, said at a news conference Sunday.

"We will not leave any Hamas brigades active, in any part of the Gaza Strip. We have plans and will act when we decide," he said, adding that the military's goals in Gaza have not been fully achieved, including the return of all hostages, the return of displaced residents to the north, and the dismantling of Hamas throughout the enclave.

In response to a question about the military's withdrawal of ground forces from Khan Younis in southern Gaza, Halevi claimed Hamas' military wing had been diminished to operating as "small terrorist cells."

He reiterated that the IDF has not left the Gaza Strip and that there are "many troops at this very hour" in the strip.

The country's defense minister made similar remarks earlier Sunday, saying the withdrawing troops will regroup and then  prepare for new missions , including in  Rafah .

Israeli troops leaving Gaza will prepare for "follow-up missions," including in Rafah, defense minister says

From Tamar Michaelis in Jerusalem and Lauren Kent in London

Some Israeli troops are leaving Gaza to prepare for follow-up missions, including in the southernmost Rafah region , Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant said Sunday.

"We are reaching a situation where Hamas does not control the Gaza Strip and that it does not function as a military framework that poses a risk to the citizens of the State of Israel," Gallant added, in remarks during a visit to assess the Israel Defense Forces' Southern Command.

Earlier Sunday , the IDF said its 98th division had "concluded its mission" in the southern city of Khan Younis and was leaving the Gaza Strip to "recuperate and prepare for future operations."

The defense minister said Israeli forces had destroyed "enemy targets, warehouses, weapons, underground (infrastructure), headquarters (and) communication rooms" in Khan Younis.

Remember: An Israeli invasion of Rafah has been anticipated with grave concern from the United Nations and international aid organizations, as more than 1 million civilians are packed into the Gazan city with nowhere left to run .

World Central Kitchen head criticizes Israeli inquiry into "unforgivable" strikes that killed aid workers

From CNN’s Xiaofei Xu in Paris

The Israeli strikes that killed seven World Central Kitchen (WCK) workers in Gaza are “unforgivable,” the organization's founder, José Andrés, said as he criticized the  Israel Defense Forces inquiry  into the killings.

Andrés called for an independent investigation and better evidence from the IDF in an interview with ABC's Martha Raddatz that aired Sunday, adding that Israel cannot properly investigate itself.

What Israel has said: In a report published Friday, the IDF said the strike was a "grave mistake" and that troops thought they were attacking Hamas gunmen when drone strikes targeted three vehicles of the WCK late Monday night.

More from Andrés: The aid group founder doubts Israel's claim that it failed to identify the vehicles because it was dark out. Andrés said WCK vehicles are white with a colorful logo painted above, and that Israel’s high-tech drones should have no issue identifying them.

The IDF had said that because the strikes happened at night, the surveillance drones could not see the WCK logo on the vehicles, and that it is considering distributing thermal stickers for aid vehicles to prevent this happening again.

“This doesn’t seem (like) a war against terror. This doesn’t seem anymore a war about defending Israel. This, really at this point, seems (like) a war against humanity itself,” Andrés said.

He also urged the US to put out concrete measures to ensure Israel avoids killing civilians and aid workers — instead of just giving warnings. “There should already be consequences,” he said, commenting on the latest  White House warning  for Israel to do better at protecting civilians.

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US News & World Report: CU Boulder graduate programs rank among nation’s best

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Numerous CU Boulder graduate level programs are among the top 25 of their kind in the United States, according to the U.S. News and World Report rankings released today.

Highlights include:

• Environmental law has improved by eight points to No. 7.
• Atomic/molecular/optical physics, geology and physical chemistry continue to be ranked within the top 10.

“These rankings have shown, year after year, that CU Boulder is among the top institutions nationally for graduate studies—and that couldn’t be accomplished without the exemplary work of our students, faculty and staff,” said Scott Adler, dean of the Graduate School and vice provost for graduate affairs. “We are appreciative of all that they do to support our ongoing commitment to preparing our students to not just succeed but to thrive.”

U.S. News does not update its rankings for every program each year, and this year there is also a delay announcing the rankings for engineering and clinical psychology, which CU Boulder has historically scored well on. 

In the publication’s 2025 issue, CU Boulder maintains previous rankings or has taken new positions in a number of disciplines. These rankings are among public and private institutions combined. 

Programs ranking in the top 10 nationally include: atomic/molecular/optical physics (4); environmental law (7); geology (7); and physical chemistry (8).

CU Boulder’s graduate offerings in the following areas rank in the teens nationally: quantum physics (11); psychology (12); condensed matter physics (13); Earth sciences (14); audiology (15); physics (17); sociology of population (17); and education policy (19).

Several other CU Boulder departments and programs are ranked in the top 25 nationally for graduate-level offerings in the categories of: speech-language pathology (21); education curriculum and instruction (22); and fine arts (23).

A full list of CU Boulder graduate rankings is available on the U.S. News website (U.S. News College Compass subscription required for full access). Additional graduate rankings in engineering and clinical psychology are forthcoming. 

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• Environmental law, 7
• Physical chemistry, 8
• Quantum physics, 11
• Psychology, 12
• Condensed matter physics, 13
• Earth sciences, 14
• Audiology, 15
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Consumer price growth accelerated in March, adding to cloudy picture for U.S. economy

Inflation remained elevated once again in March, adding another round of price increases to Americans' already-strained wallets.

The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that 12-month price growth accelerated from 3.2% in February to 3.5% in March, matching consensus forecasts among economists.

Excluding food and energy, which represent commodities with more volatile prices, the so-called core 12-month reading was unchanged in March at 3.8%.

Some of the items seeing the largest 12-month leaps in price gains included auto insurance, which soared 22.2%; domestic services like home cleaning, up 10.9%; baby food and formula, up 9.9%; and outpatient hospital services, up 8.3%.

If there was any relief, it was in grocery prices, which were up just 1.2% on the year. And prices for new and used vehicles fell.

But Greg McBride, chief financial analyst at Bankrate, put the situation succinctly in an email following Wednesday's release.

“There is no improvement here, we’re moving in the wrong direction,” he said.

On paper, the U.S. economy has looked solid. The unemployment rate has now remained below 4% for the longest stretch since the 1960s. Stocks have been at all-time highs. The economy continues to add jobs.

But since the start of the pandemic, Americans have seen average prices increase more than 20% overall — giving people a sense that the cost of many goods and services, not to mention housing, has surged to unreasonable levels.

When will prices come down?

So what will cause price growth to finally slow down to the Federal Reserve's 2% target?

Unfortunately, it usually takes a major economic crisis for broad categories of prices to reverse. Instead, the best that consumers can hope for is that they stop going up so fast.

While there are some signs that it's happening — grocery price increases, for instance, have finally fallen below 2% after surging during the pandemic — economists say it's likely to still take some time for inflation to truly subside.

Complex economic forces, they say, continue to keep price growth elevated.

A significant worker shortage sparked by the pandemic — especially for front-line service employees — helped push hourly pay higher. But this resulted in pushing up prices on the consumer side, since labor costs represent a significant portion of the overall cost of given goods or service.

Meanwhile, supply chain disruptions that emerged during the pandemic have yet to fully subside, said Sarah House, a managing director and senior economist at Wells Fargo.

She pointed to automobile prices, which have surged more than 20% since the start of the pandemic for new vehicles and more than 30% for used vehicles. While the pace of their price increases has abated, difficulties in sourcing auto parts, plus the loss of experienced technicians, have pushed vehicle prices higher.

This, in turn, has pushed auto insurance rates higher — and it turns out that car insurance commands a significant percentage of the overall increase in consumer prices.

“The services side is where we’re continuing to see stronger [price] growth,” House said. “That’s where we’re still getting an elevated degree of inflation from.”

Stagnant pay and higher borrowing costs

Americans’ pay has barely kept up with the price increases. While federal stimulus at the outset of the pandemic helped give people a cash cushion during the worst of it, there is an emerging consensus that this same cushion helped drive prices higher by giving people money to spend.

On net, Bureau of Labor Statistics data shows that the effect of inflation has caused Americans’ average hourly pay to rise by just a few cents compared with where it was at the start of the pandemic.

The Federal Reserve, which is in charge of taming price growth, in part by raising interest rates, has sought to fight fire with fire. By raising the cost of borrowing money, the central bank has tried to reduce demand for goods and services, ultimately pushing price growth down.

The Fed’s interest rate hikes have indeed caused borrowing costs for everything from credit cards to automobiles to homes to climb to levels not seen in years.

For many Americans, that’s meant getting locked out of the housing market, not to mention paying credit card rates above 20% and auto loan rates above 8%.

But inflation has persisted, surprising many economists. At the start of the year, the consensus forecast was for economic growth to slow, allowing the Fed to start cutting interest rates this spring, with a total of three cuts for 2024.

But a growing number of analysts now say that, at a minimum, rate cuts will be delayed. Still others say there won’t even be three cuts.

Despite all the challenges, the risk of a recession that would lead to significant job losses remains low. Yet there are signs that consumer jitters are accelerating. The New York Federal Reserve reported Monday that fears of job losses are climbing and that workers who are already out of a job say getting hired is now more difficult than it was prior to the pandemic.

While about one-quarter of Americans report their household financial situation to be better than a year ago, about one-third report being worse off.

It all adds up to a precarious situation. In a speech last week, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell called the economic outlook "still quite uncertain."

"The job of sustainably restoring 2% inflation is not yet done," he said.

Rob Wile is a breaking business news reporter for NBC News Digital.

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Fuzzy Panda Slams Globe Life (GL) Stock in New Short Report

GL stock is falling hard alongside the report

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• Globe Life ( GL ) stock is falling alongside a short report.
• Fuzzy Panda is behind this report and claims that there’s widespread insurance fraud at the company.
• It also highlights sexual assault cases against employees and other problems with GL stock.

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Globe Life (NYSE: GL ) stock is taking a beating on Thursday after the company was targeted by Fuzzy Panda in a new short report .

The major crux of this short report is allegations of the company partaking in insurance fraud. Fuzzy Panda notes that this isn’t the case of a few bad apples and instead claims it’s more like the entire barrel is bad.

Fuzzy Panda came to these conclusions are talking about the issues with multiple former executives. That includes one that claimed to have sent more than 200 emails exposing insurance fraud to the company’s executives.

Fuzzy Panda claims to have confirmed this with undercover investigations into the company. During that time, the firm claims its agents were told about uplines, offered cash and drugs and were told to lie about their address to regulators.

GL Stock Drops Accusations

Fuzzy Panda also points to a handful of sexual assault cases concerning employees at the company. On top of that, the firm notes that Warren Buffett sold his stake in the company after 20 years and warned of not investing in “charlatans” in the insurance industry.

All of this news has GL stock down 17.5% as of Thursday morning. That comes with more than 6 million shares traded, as compared to a daily average of about 811,000 shares.

Investors will find more of the latest stock market news if they keep reading!

We offer all of the hottest stock market stories traders need to know about on Thursday! That includes everything happening with Nvidia  (NASDAQ: NVDA ), Fisker (OTCMKTS: FSRN ) and Apple  (NASDAQ: AAPL ) stock today. All of this info is available at the following links!

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