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In a release Friday, the Pentagon announced it will be expanding its forces in the Middle East in the wake of a Hamas leader's killing, without giving details on location.

U.S. military expands presence in Middle East, repositions forces as regional tensions simmer

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In a rare disclosure, the Pentagon announced it sent a nuclear-powered submarine to the Middle East as fears grow of a potential attack on Israel. CBS News homeland security reporter Nicole Sganga has the latest.

Why the U.S. announced it deployed submarine to Middle East

The Independent

 U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has ordered a guided missile submarine to the Middle East and is telling the USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier strike group to sail more quickly to the area, the Defense Department said Sunday.The moves come as the U.S. and other allies push for Israel and Hamas to achieve a cease-fire agreement that could help calm soaring tensions in the region following the assassination of Hamas political leader Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran and a senior Hezbollah commander in Beirut.Officials have been on the lookout for retaliatory strikes by both Iran and Hezbollah for the killings,...

Pentagon chief orders submarine to the Middle East, tells aircraft carrier to hasten its transit

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The U.S. government has approved a substantial arms sale to Israel, totaling $20 billion, as the Middle East faces increasing tensions and the potential for broader conflict. The State Department announced the approval on Tuesday, notifying Congress of the planned sale, which includes more than 50 F-15 fighter jets, advanced air-to-air missiles, and other military equipment. The sale comes as concerns grow over Israel's involvement in a wider regional war.

U.S. Approves $20 Billion Arms Deal with Israel Amid Rising Tensions in the Middle East

U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has ordered a guided-missile submarine to the Middle East and is telling the USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier strike group to sail more quickly to the area, the Defense Department said Sunday. The moves come as the U.S. and other allies push for Israel and...

US deploys submarine, accelerates carrier strike group to Middle East

President Joe Biden's health concerns lead to flight cancellations, fueling speculation about his condition and potential power transition.

'Dying' Joe Biden Cancels Nine Flights As 'Final Preparations' Are Allegedly Made: 'Kamala Harris Will Be Made President Soon'

In a stark warning reminiscent of Cold War-era tensions, Russian President Vladimir Putin has cautioned the United States against deploying long-range missiles in Germany, signaling that such actions would provoke Russia to station similar nuclear-capable missiles closer to Western borders. The warning comes amid escalating geopolitical friction between the two nuclear powers.

Putin Threatens to Station Nuclear Missiles Near Western Borders if U.S. Proceeds with German Deployment

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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s interview with CBS Sunday Morning has already caused controversy for a number of different reasons. And now the Duchess of Sussex has come under fire for her alleged behavior backstage!
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Meghan Markle Was Reportedly 'Screaming' Backstage After CBS Interview Over Unexpected Question Asked: 'She Had A Meltdown'

A growing number of U.S. states are grappling with a significant surge in COVID-19 infections, as revealed by the latest wastewater data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Currently, 27 states are experiencing "very high" levels of viral activity, while 17 others are reporting "high" levels. The western region of the country is particularly hard-hit, followed closely by the South, Midwest, and Northeast, highlighting a worrying trend of escalating virus transmission nationwide.

COVID-19 Surges Across U.S. with ‘Very High’ Levels Reported in Majority of States

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Some beachgoers were in for a surprise this week when a bizarre looking prehistoric fish washed ashore in Colleton County along Edisto Beach at Edisto Beach State Park. It turned out to be an atlantic sturgeon.

Rare Atlantic sturgeon washes ashore on South Carolina beach

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A bill quietly introduced this spring in the Colorado legislature to decriminalize the possession of drug paraphernalia obtained by harm reductionists has become law. As low-key as the legislation was introduced, the bill was signed into law without fanfare June 6. It garnered little to no media attention.

Colorado legalizes needles, pipes for meth and crack if obtained by harm reduction group

A troubling surge in whooping cough cases has been sweeping across the United States, with the latest data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) indicating that the situation is worsening. Reported cases of pertussis, the bacterial infection commonly known as whooping cough, have accelerated to levels not seen in years, raising public health concerns and prompting calls for heightened awareness and prevention efforts.

Whooping Cough Cases Surge Nationwide: What You Need to Know About Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention

Two military bases in Germany have been sealed off following suspected sabotage — officials warned the drinking water may have been contaminated. The German army suspects water supplies to a German army base and a NATO base in the west of the country may have been tampered with by intruders who broke into the facilities, German outlets Der Spiegel and Süddeutsche Zeitung reported.

German military bases sealed off after suspected sabotage

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Russia said Sunday it scrambled fighter jets to intercept two U.S. military long-range bomber aircraft that approached the Russian border over the Barents Sea in the Arctic."The crews of the Russian fighters identified the aerial target as a pair of U.S. Air Force B-52H strategic bombers," Moscow's defense ministry wrote on the social media platform Telegram, specifying that the planes scrambled were MiG-29 and MiG-31 fighters."As the Russian fighters approached, the U.S. strategic bombers turned away from the State Border of the Russian Federation," the ministry said.Russia has ramped up military operations in the Arctic Circle, including tests of advanced hypersonic...

Russia says its fighter jets intercepted U.S. bombers in the Arctic

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.

Iran launched cyberattack on U.S. political campaigns, Google says

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The Polk County Sheriff's Office has made an arrest after conducting an investigation into a case of credit card fraud involving 28-year-old Burger King employee, Kellyn Miley. The incident was discussed in detail during this morning's briefing with Sheriff Grady Judd.

Burger King Employee Caught Using Customer's Credit Card for Food at Former Job

The Biden administration is currently preparing for a potential attack on Israel by Iran and its proxies. Meanwhile, on Thursday, officials from the U.S., Egypt and Qatar will restart Israel-Hamas cease-fire negotiations, but a representative for Hamas says the militant group will not be participating in these talks. CBS News chief foreign affairs correspondent and "Face the Nation" moderator Margaret Brennan has the latest.

U.S. prepares for possible Iranian retaliation against Israel

Ain al-Asad air base was targeted by at least two rockets on Monday evening, according to security sources speaking to Reuters. The attack comes as tensions escalate in the Middle East.

Iraqi air base housing U.S. troops attacked with rockets amid escalating tensions in Middle East: report

Shares of the Adani Group, one of India's largest conglomerates, suffered another significant blow on Monday after a new report from U.S. short-seller Hindenburg Research accused the head of India's capital markets regulator of conflicts of interest that allegedly hindered a thorough investigation into fraud allegations against the company.

Adani Group Faces Fresh Setback as Hindenburg Accusations Resurface, Triggering Market Turmoil

A significant drop in mortgage rates has triggered a wave of refinancing activity across the United States, with homeowners eager to take advantage of the opportunity to reduce their monthly payments. The average 30-year fixed-rate mortgage now stands at 6.49%, slightly higher than last week but still well below the peak rates seen earlier this year and the two-decade high reached last fall, according to Freddie Mac.

Mortgage Rate Decline Spurs Refinancing Surge: What It Means for Homeowners

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U.S. Sends Missile Submarine and Aircraft Carrier to Middle East Amid Fears of Iranian Retaliation

The United States is ramping up its military presence...

U.S. Sends Missile Submarine and Aircraft Carrier to Middle East Amid Fears of Iranian Retaliation

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