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Student loan borrower says "we're kind of drowning" as collections begin
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Poachers have killed over 100 rhinos so far this year in South Africa
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Pope Francis' popemobile being turned into health clinic for Gaza children
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Warship sinks before it can be sunk in U.S.-Philippine drills
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Grand Theft Auto 6 release date punted to May 2026
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Israeli plan to expand offensive in Gaza
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President Trump commented on his responsibility to uphold the Constitution in a recent interview where he was asked about his administration's immigration policies tied up in court. CBS News' Natalie Brand reports.
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