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Trump turns town hall into listening party

Former President Donald Trump campaigned in Illinois and Georgia on Tuesday after a town hall near Philadelphia on Monday night turned into a listening party. Songs played for more than 30 minutes after the event was paused due to medical emergencies, and Trump did not resume taking questions. Meanwhile, Vice President Kamala Harris traveled to Michigan for an interview with radio host Charlamagne tha God. CBS News' Nikole Killion and Ed O'Keefe have the latest.

Oct 15
09:00

Georgia starts early voting after Helene

Early voting began Tuesday in Georgia in spite of the devastation dished out to the state from Hurricane Helene. CBS News reporter Jared Eggleston has more.

Oct 15
05:19

Bill Clinton makes case for Harris in Georgia

The Harris campaign deployed former President Bill Clinton to help win over voters in Georgia on Monday. James Carville, chief strategist for the Clinton 1992 presidential campaign, joins "America Decides" to assess the state of the 2024 race.

Oct 14
07:53

CBS News poll shows race effectively even in battleground states

The latest CBS News poll shows that Kamala Harris and Donald Trump are effectively even in all of the battleground states likely to determine the presidential election. CBS News Director of Elections and Surveys Anthony Salvanto joins "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" to break down the poll.

Oct 13
03:47

FULL: Voters from Battleground States discuss the 2024 Election

Margaret Brennan talks with a group of voters from all seven battleground states to discuss the election, their outlook for America's future, and more.

Oct 13
53:09

Milton could hit still-recovering areas

The National Hurricane Center upgraded Milton to a Category 5 storm on Monday. The hurricane is projected to make landfall on Florida's Gulf Coast by Wednesday. CBS News correspondent Nicole Valdes has the latest from Fort Myers Beach, Florida.

Oct 7
02:46

2024 race latest with Election Day weeks away

Election Day is less than one month away, and on the campaign trail over the weekend, former President Donald Trump made his return to Butler, Pennsylvania, the site of the July assassination attempt against him. Meanwhile, Vice President Kamala Harris sat for two high-profile interviews. CBS News chief election and campaign correspondent Robert Costa reports.

Oct 7
06:44

Election hurdles after Hurricane Helene

As Florida braces for Hurricane Milton, North Carolina is still grappling with the crushing destruction of Helene and its ripple effects. Tonight, the key battleground state is changing some of its voting rules to make it easier for people to cast their ballots. Skyler Henry reports.

Oct 7
02:15

Twins who died with mother are youngest-known Hurricane Helene victims

The single mother had been sitting in bed holding sons Khyzier and Khazmir and chatting on the phone with family members while the storm raged outside their home in Thomson, Georgia.

Oct 5

Trump, Kemp appear together in Helene briefing

Former President Donald Trump and Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp made a rare joint appearance Friday to discuss Hurricane Helene recovery efforts. It was the first time the two have appeared together since 2020, as Trump has repeatedly attacked Kemp over the Georgia results of the 2020 election. Nikole Killion and Caitlin Huey-Burns report.

Oct 4
03:02

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp appears with Trump for first time since 2020

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp endorsed former President Donald Trump, despite Trump's criticism of him over 2020 presidential election.

Oct 4

Writer details Helene damage in his community

President Biden traveled to Florida and Georgia on Thursday for a first-hand look at Hurricane Helene's damage. Chris Moody, a reporter whose North Carolina community was ravaged by the storm, joins "America Decides" to share his experience.

Oct 3
05:14

Helene death toll crosses 200 mark

President Biden visited Florida and Georgia on Thursday as he surveyed the devastation from Hurricane Helene, which has killed more than 200 people. FEMA has more than 1,500 people on the ground in the Southeast, and Mr. Biden has deployed more than 1,000 soldiers to assist with search and recovery efforts. Skyler Henry reports from Asheville, North Carolina.

Oct 3
02:42

Biden speaks after surveying Helene damage

President Biden spoke in Ray City, Georgia, Thursday afternoon after surveying damage from Hurricane Helene in both the Peach State and Florida. Mr. Biden stressed there are no Democrats and Republicans in situations like this and promised to be there until things are restored. The president also spoke of how he ordered resources to be put in place before Helene's landfall and vowed to help the Southeast get back on its feet.

Oct 3
09:42

Congressional break holding up Helene funds

Federal relief funds for recovery from Helene are in limbo with Congress still in recess. President Biden is pushing for lawmakers to regroup soon as many in the Southeast struggle without power and basic needs. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion has more.

Oct 3
02:19

Biden deploys more troops for Helene recovery

President Biden is touring damage from Helene in Florida and Georgia Thursday after ordering 1,000 U.S. troops to help those impacted in North Carolina. Many residents there are still without running water, food and other basic needs. CBS News correspondent Skyler Henry has more.

Oct 3
04:30

Tennesse probing factory after Helene

Tennessee officials are investigating a plastics factory in Erwin after 11 workers were swept away Friday by raging floodwaters from Helene. Five were rescued, two died and four others remain unaccounted for. CBS News national correspondent Manuel Bojorquez reports on the investigation and rescue efforts.

Oct 2
03:41

Kamala Harris on Helene recovery efforts

Vice President Kamala Harris spoke about the federal cleanup and recovery efforts in the wake of Hurricane Helene in Augusta, Georgia, on Wednesday. Earlier, President Biden authorized the deployment of active-duty U.S. soldiers who will join federal personnel to help states impacted by the storm.

Oct 2
08:09

Three Meals: Georgia voters voice concerns

As Trump and Harris remain in a close race, voters in Georgia discuss key issues like the economy and rising prices in CBS Mornings' "Three Meals" series.

Oct 2
06:40

Jimmy Carter's 100th birthday celebration

Jimmy Carter is the longest-living former president in U.S. history. His grandson, Jason Carter, reflects on his grandfather's presidency and life after being the 39th commander-in-chief.

Oct 1
01:13

A destroyed house with a car under it is seen in Chimney Rock, North Carolina, Sept. 29, 2024.

How to help Hurricane Helene survivors

Hurricane Helene caused widespread devastation throughout the Southeast after making landfall in Florida.

Oct 4

Race continues to find Helene survivors as death toll from storm rises

President Biden said Monday there were reports that 600 people were unaccounted for after Hurricane Helene.

Oct 1

Helene survivors calling for supplies

Five days after Helene tore through the Southeast, rescue workers are still searching for hundreds who remain missing and millions of people remain without power. CBS News correspondent Skyler Henry has more.

Oct 1
02:17

False Trump claims about Biden and Helene

During a press conference Monday in Georgia focused on the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, former President Donald Trump falsely claimed that the Biden administration had not spoken with Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp about what the state needs for recovery efforts. CBS News campaign reporters Libby Cathey and Aaron Navarro have more.

Oct 1
03:43

Democrats sue over Georgia ballot count rule

Democrats filed a lawsuit Monday against the Georgia state election board to block a new rule requiring every ballot to be hand counted. It's the latest outstanding legal challenge regarding how the 2024 election will be run. CBS News election law expert and political contributor David Becker joins to break it all down.

Sep 30
06:41

Vice President-Elect JD Vance On Capitol Hill For Lawmaker Meetings With Defense Secretary Nominee Pete Hegseth

Pete Hegseth meets with GOP senators to secure support for expected nomination

Former Fox News host Pete Hegseth was with Vice President-elect JD Vance on Capitol Hill on Thursday.

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Matt Gaetz withdraws as attorney general nominee

President-elect Donald Trump announced Gaetz as his nominee to be attorney general last week.

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Former Small Business Administration Administrator Linda McMahon Interview

Education secretary pick Linda McMahon named in WWE child sex abuse lawsuit

The suit claims McMahon and others at the WWE were aware of misconduct decades ago and negligent in failing to prevent it.

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Israel stands by as aid convoys come under attack in Gaza

A truck driver claims Israeli tanks and an Israeli drone watched as the aid convoy he was with was attacked in Gaza. But Israel's military says it is not responsible for protecting the aid.

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Bob Casey concedes Pennsylvania Senate race to Dave McCormick

Incumbent Sen. Bob Casey on Thursday conceded in the U.S. Senate race in Pennsylvania to Dave McCormick.

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McBride: GOP trying to "manufacture a crisis" with bathroom ban

Sarah McBride, set to be the first transgender member of Congress, talked with CBS News' Scott MacFarlane and commented on the GOP's effort to restrict bathroom use.

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Nikki Haley criticizes Trump Cabinet picks Tulsi Gabbard, Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

Haley said of Kennedy, Trump's pick to be HHS secretary, that he has no background in health care and accused Gabbard, tapped for DNI, of repeating "Russian talking points."

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Actor Jussie Smollett's conviction overturned by Illinois Supreme Court

The state's highest court ruled a special prosecutor's decision to re-indict Smollett violated his constitutional rights after Cook County prosecutors previously dropped charges against him.

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Pete Hegseth meets with GOP senators to secure support for expected nomination

Former Fox News host Pete Hegseth was with Vice President-elect JD Vance on Capitol Hill on Thursday.

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Shohei Ohtani named NL MVP after record-setting Dodgers season

Shohei Ohtani becomes the second player named MVP in both the American and National leagues.

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Yankees slugger Aaron Judge easily wins second AL MVP Award

Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge was a unanimous pick to win his second American League Most Valuable Player Award in three seasons on Thursday.

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Trump selects Pam Bondi for attorney general after Gaetz withdraws

President-elect Donald Trump made the announcement Thursday evening after Matt Gaetz withdrew himself from consideration.

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Nikki Haley criticizes Trump Cabinet picks Tulsi Gabbard, Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

Haley said of Kennedy, Trump's pick to be HHS secretary, that he has no background in health care and accused Gabbard, tapped for DNI, of repeating "Russian talking points."

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Bitcoin hovers around $100,000 as post-election rally rolls on

While some are bullish, other experts warn of investment risks as what comes next is impossible to know.

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Trump's proposed tariffs could raise U.S. grocery prices, analysis finds

Donald Trump's proposed tariffs could raise costs for U.S. consumers, economists say. Here's how much grocery bills could rise.

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BJ's Wholesale Club hikes membership fees for first time since 2018

Warehouse chain follows rival Costco in raising amount its 7.5 million members must pay to shop at BJ's stores.

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Bezos denies Musk claim that the Amazon founder predicted Trump loss

Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos — the two richest people on the planet — are squabbling over social media. No, really.

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Here's where Elon Musk says his DOGE will aim to cut federal spending

Billionaires Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy say the Department of Government Efficiency has targets in mind for cost cutting.

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Israel stands by as aid convoys come under attack in Gaza

A truck driver claims Israeli tanks and an Israeli drone watched as the aid convoy he was with was attacked in Gaza. But Israel's military says it is not responsible for protecting the aid.

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Pete Hegseth meets with GOP senators to secure support for expected nomination

Former Fox News host Pete Hegseth was with Vice President-elect JD Vance on Capitol Hill on Thursday.

5H ago

Trump selects Pam Bondi for attorney general after Gaetz withdraws

President-elect Donald Trump made the announcement Thursday evening after Matt Gaetz withdrew himself from consideration.

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Nikki Haley criticizes Trump Cabinet picks Tulsi Gabbard, Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

Haley said of Kennedy, Trump's pick to be HHS secretary, that he has no background in health care and accused Gabbard, tapped for DNI, of repeating "Russian talking points."

4H ago

Bob Casey concedes Pennsylvania Senate race to Dave McCormick

Incumbent Sen. Bob Casey on Thursday conceded in the U.S. Senate race in Pennsylvania to Dave McCormick.

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Life expectancy gap in the U.S. widens to 20 years: "Truly alarming"

Life expectancy in the United States varies by more than 20 years depending on race and ethnicity and where you live, according to new research.

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RFK Jr. weighing FDA crackdown on food additives under Trump

Kennedy's team is weighing a significant rewrite of the FDA's rules.

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Why the latest bird flu case has experts worried about pandemic potential

A new potential case of bird flu in a California child without known contact with infected animals is raising concerns about a potential pandemic. Dr. Céline Gounder explains what to know.

12H ago

New cases of bird flu in U.S.

CBS News medical contributor Dr. Celine Gounder joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss the latest on bird flu as new cases raise alarms among health officials. There have been 53 confirmed human cases across seven states this year. Health officials in California are reporting a possible case in a child who had no known contact with an infected animal.

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Are food recalls and outbreaks on the rise?

The FDA says America's food supply is still "one of the safest in the world," despite some recent high-profile recalls and outbreaks.

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Israel stands by as aid convoys come under attack in Gaza

A truck driver claims Israeli tanks and an Israeli drone watched as the aid convoy he was with was attacked in Gaza. But Israel's military says it is not responsible for protecting the aid.

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Bolsonaro Speaks After Being Defeated By Lula in Presidential Runoff

Former Brazilian President Bolsonaro indicted over alleged coup attempt

Former president Jair Bolsonaro and 36 other people were indicted for allegedly attempting a coup to keep him in office after his defeat in the 2022 elections.

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Iceland volcano flares in region's 7th eruption in one year

A volcano erupted in southern Iceland, near the town of Grindavík and the Blue Lagoon spa, marking the region's seventh eruption in a year.

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Ancient amulet showing biblical king spearing devil is unearthed

The amulet was found during an ongoing excavation project in Hadrianopolis, an ancient city near Karabük, Turkey.

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U.N. court ICC issues arrest warrants for Netanyahu and a Hamas leader

The leaders are accused of crimes against humanity and war crimes over the war in Gaza and the Oct. 7 Hamas attack on Israel.

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Connie Nielsen on returning to "Gladiator" after 24 years

Connie Nielsen opens up about returning as Lucilla in "Gladiator II," reuniting with director Ridley Scott and exploring her character's emotional journey.

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Shelby Lynne on how personal struggles and friendships impacted her music

Singer-songwriter Shelby Lynne opens up about her new album and how her friendships helped save her when she thought her recording career could be over.

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Malcolm Washington on "The Piano Lesson"

Making his feature directorial debut, Malcolm Washington brings August Wilson's Pulitzer-winning play to the screen with help from his father, Denzel Washington and siblings John David and Katia

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Connie Nielsen on returning to "Gladiator"

Ahead of the sequel's release, Connie Nielsen joins "CBS Mornings" to talk about stepping back into the world of Ridley Scott's epic saga and her character's emotional journey.

15H ago
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Shelby Lynne on her journey and new album

After overcoming years of personal struggles, Grammy winner Shelby Lynne is back with her first album in years. She tells Anthony Mason why her return to recording came as a surprise, even to her.

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Australia could ban social media for kids

Australian legislators introduced a landmark bill Thursday to ban social media for children under 16. CBS News London's Leigh Kiniry reports on what this could mean for social media companies.

6H ago
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DOJ targets Google's search engine monopoly

The Department of Justice on Wednesday filed a motion calling for Google to sell its Chrome search engine, arguing in court documents that "the playing field is not level." The Justice Department is also recommending dissolving any contracts in which Google is the default search engine on devices such as iPhones. Kelly O'Grady explains.

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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.

Mar 28
03:27

Bitcoin hovers around $100,000 as post-election rally rolls on

While some are bullish, other experts warn of investment risks as what comes next is impossible to know.

7H ago

Bezos denies Musk claim that the Amazon founder predicted Trump loss

Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos — the two richest people on the planet — are squabbling over social media. No, really.

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Iceland volcano flares in region's 7th eruption in one year

A volcano erupted in southern Iceland, near the town of Grindavík and the Blue Lagoon spa, marking the region's seventh eruption in a year.

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How collecting pine cones helps renew Oregon forests after wildfires

Conservationists are teaming up with the U.S. Forest Service and logging companies to clear scorched land and make room for new reforestation projects.

Nov 20

Restoring forests decimated by wildfires

Large wildfires fueled by climate change have destroyed tens of millions of acres of forests in the Pacific Northwest in recent years. Jonathan Vigliotti explores a major effort underway to restore those forests.

Nov 20
03:34

Close-up of two Masai giraffes (Giraffa camelopardalis

Giraffes need endangered species protection, U.S. officials say

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has proposed new protections for giraffes, saying their populations are threatened by poaching, habitat loss and climate change.

Nov 20

Gigantic fin whale washed up on Alaska's shore

Carcass of massive endangered whale washes ashore in Alaska

The carcass was comparable to the width of a college basketball court and female, according to biologists.

Nov 20

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Mexican cartel leader who faked own death arrested in California

Cristian Fernando Gutierrez-Ochoa — the son-in-law of Jalisco New Generation cartel leader "El Mencho" — was arrested in Riverside, California, officials said.

7H ago

Alleged New York Stock Exchange terror plot

The FBI has arrested a Florida man who's accused of plotting to bomb the New York Stock Exchange. CBS News New York reporter Allen Devlin has more.

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Colin Gray, 54, the father of Apalachee High School shooter Colt Gray, 14, enters Barrow County court for his first appearance, Sept. 6, 2024, in Winder, Georgia.

Dad of 14-year-old accused in Georgia school shooting pleads not guilty

Colin Gray and his son, Colt Gray, were both indicted in the Sept. 4 shooting that killed two students and two teachers and injured others.

12H ago

Man found guilty for Laken Riley murder

A judge on Wednesday found Jose Ibarra guilty on all 10 counts in the murder of University of Georgia student Laken Riley. Ibarra was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole.

16H ago
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Capitol rioter with "kill list" convicted of plot to murder FBI agents

Edward Kelley distributed a "kill list" and videos containing images of FBI employees to another person as part of his "mission," prosecutors say.

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Trump, Musk attend SpaceX launch

President-elect Donald Trump attended SpaceX's sixth flight test of its Super Heavy-Starship on Tuesday with CEO Elon Musk. The burgeoning friendship between the two men played a key role in Trump's reelection, with Musk now set to run a government efficiency agency in the coming months. CBS News political reporter Jake Rosen and Politico aviation reporter Oriana Pawlyk join "America Decides" with more.

Nov 19
10:13

SpaceX launches Super Heavy-Starship, with Trump there to watch

President-elect Donald Trump was on hand with Elon Musk for the sixth test flight of SpaceX's huge Super Heavy-Starship rocket.

Nov 19

Far side of the moon once had erupting volcanoes, lunar soil shows

Researchers analyzed lunar soil brought back by China's Chang'e-6, the first spacecraft to return with a haul of rocks and dirt from the little-explored far side.

Nov 15

The Hunter's Supermoon sets over Manhattan, New York

When you can see the Beaver Moon, 2024's final supermoon

November's full moon, known as the Beaver Moon, is the last supermoon of 2024. Here's when it peaks and why it's called the Beaver Moon.

Nov 15

Astronauts decline to answer questions about post-flight medical issue

Medical issues aside, the astronauts described a water leak in June that triggered a blizzard in the International Space Station's airlock.

Nov 8

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Notable Deaths in 2024

A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.

Nov 18
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Serial killer Rodney Alcala's secret photos

See some of convicted serial killer Rodney Alcala's photographs that were discovered by detectives in a Seattle storage locker.

Nov 7
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The troubled marriage of Ashley and Doug Benefield

The seesaw marriage between the former ballerina and her much older husband only lasted four years, until she shot him on Sept. 27, 2020.

Sep 5
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Evidence in "The Dexter Killer" case

A look at the evidence in "The Dexter Killer" case; plus, newly revealed letters from the man police say wanted to be like fictional serial killer Dexter Morgan.

Aug 14
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Summer music heats up 2024

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Australia could ban social media for kids

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