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Takeaways from Trump's prime-time address on the Iran war
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 p…
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CNBC Daily Open: All eyes on Trump address as markets rise on ceasefire hopes
All eyes are on U.S. President Donald Trump's national address this morning, as investors hope that a resolution to the Iran war could be coming soon.
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NASA Artemis II astronauts "safe" and "secure" as they journey toward the moon, officials say
NASA launched the Artemis II moon mission on Wednesday, April 1 – a date that will enable the crew to observe the moon pass in front of the sun from space
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Chicago Sky trade pair of second round picks to Portland, Toronto
Days ahead of the 2026 WNBA Expansion Draft, the Chicago Sky have agreed to a pair of trades with the Portland Fire and Toronto Tempo. Here's what to know.
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Despite Trump's claims, there's no indication Iran's regime has lost power, Western officials and experts say
President Donald Trump has claimed repeatedly in recent days that the air war on Iran has ousted the regime, but there is no indication that the authoritarian government has lost i…
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Why the Artemis II crew played cards right before launch
Minutes before departing for the launch pad on Wednesday, the Artemis II crew completed one final task: a game of cards. Retired NASA astronaut and U.S. Navy SEAL Chris Cassidy joi…
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What comes next for the Artemis II mission?
NASA kicked off a historic lunar mission on Wednesday, sending astronauts farther from Earth than ever before. CBS News senior national correspondent Mark Strassmann has more.
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Return to the moon driven by courage and curiosity
"CBS Evening News" anchor Tony Dokoupil reflects on what got us here as the Artemis II mission kicks off.
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Watch: Artemis II launches on historic moon mission | Special Report
The Artemis II mission lifted off on Wednesday from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida. Tony Dokoupil anchored CBS News' special report on the launch.
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