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Elderly woman becomes target of overseas gold scam
A 92-year-old Los Angeles woman became the target of overseas scammers, who convinced her to put her life savings into gold and then hand the precious metal over. Now, her daughter is looking to ...2 hours ago -
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Donor from ‘down the road’ saved my life after global search
Alison Belsham, from Newport, was twice diagnosed with leukaemia but is now cancer-free.3 days ago -
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Boyfriend of a Navajo woman is sentenced to life in prison in her killing
The boyfriend of a Navajo woman whose killing highlighted calls to end an epidemic of missing and slain Indigenous women in North America has been sentenced to life imprisonmentYesterday -
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Boyfriend of Navajo woman gets life in prison for her murder
Jaime Yazzie's case became emblematic of what officials call an epidemic of missing and slain Indigenous women.16 hours ago -
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Scam post falsely claims free cash giveaway for Ethiopian New Year
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How a 12-year-old girl who escaped a serial killer likely saved other lives
In 1994, Becky Savarese was walking to school in Pittsfield, Massachusetts, when Lewis Lent tried to abduct her. He was arrested and later confessed to killing at least two other children, ...4 days ago -
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Missouri executes a man for the 1998 killing of a woman despite her family’s calls to spare his life
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This mortgage hack could save you thousands a year — and it’s not a refinance
Homeowners looking to leverage lower mortgage rates can ask their lenders for a “rate modification,” financial experts say.17 hours ago -
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Daylight saving time: Why the US still changes the clocks twice a year
Fall has officially begun, which means we’re just a few weeks away from one of America’s least favorite traditions: the end of daylight saving time.2 days ago
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9/24: The Daily Report with John Dickerson
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Texas man executed for killing infant son after waiving right to appeal death sentence
Travis Mullis was put to death Tuesday evening for killing his 3-month-old son more than 16 years ago.1 hour ago -
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Tropical Storm Helene prompts evacuations in Florida
Florida residents are already evacuating and filling sandbags days ahead of the arrival of Tropical Storm Helene, which is forecast to rapidly intensify into a hurricane.1 hour ago - Florida -
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Gun-related initiatives fail to qualify for many 2024 state ballots
Gun policy remains a top concern for voters ahead of Election Day according to recent CBS News polling, but it's something that will appear on only one state's ballot this year. Jennifer Mascia, ...2 hours ago -
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Why the Justice Department says Visa has monopoly over debit cards
The Justice Department sued Visa on Tuesday, accusing the credit card business of reaping big profits by shutting out rival payment processors and passing on costs to consumers. CBS News legal ...2 hours ago