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Increased immigration could boost U.S. economy, report finds

Immigration and the economy are among some of the key issues for voters in the 2024 election. Now, a new report from the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office suggests that migrants coming to the U.S. could help the country’s financial situation. CBS News immigration and politics reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez joins to unpack the findings. Source

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Netanyahu gives tense address to Congress

With thousands of protesters rallying near the Capitol Wednesday, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addressed a joint session of Congress, urging it to continue financially backing Israel in its war with Hamas despite growing criticism that Israeli leadership has been unable to reach a cease-fire deal that would free the remaining hostages. Dozens of congressional Democrats boycotted the address. Scott MacFarlane has the latest. Source

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Drone technology used to rescue distressed swimmers

The fire department in Oak Island, North Carolina, is one of the few in the nation using drone technology to help rescue swimmers who get stranded in the Atlantic Ocean. The drones are equipped with infrared to spot distressed swimmers, and emergency responders can communicate instructions through a speaker. Manuel Bojorquez has more. Source

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Harris and Trump launch lines of attack on campaign trail

Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump were on the trail Wednesday as their respective presidential campaigns shift with the changing political field. CBS News chief election and campaign correspondent Robert Costa has more. Source

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Heat fuels wildfires across West, and other top headlines

Here are some of the Wednesday’s top stories, including a plane crash that killed 18 people in Nepal, how sweltering heat is fueling dozens of wildfires in Idaho and Oregon, and two men who survived after a whale crashed into their boat, sending them overboard. Kris Van Cleave, Jonathan Vigliotti and Carter Evans report. Source

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