No tax charges filed in Southern Poverty Law Center probe, after IRS lawyers determined informant program legally structured, sources say

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Federal agents previously investigated the Southern Poverty Law Center’s paid informant program for possible tax crimes, but the probe failed to yield any charges after Internal Revenue Service lawyers determined it was legally structured, sources familiar with the matter told CBS News. Agents from IRS Criminal Investigation in 2019 and 2020 homed in on shell …

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5 ways to cut your HVAC energy bill without sacrificing comfort

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It makes sense to be strategic about how you manage HVAC energy expenses in today’s economy. Tetra Images/Getty Images Utility costs have remained stubbornly high over the last few years, and as inflation climbsso do the costs tied to heating and cooling a home. What that means is that heating and cooling expenses are now …

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Here’s how much interest a $10,000 long-term CD can earn now

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Savers can safely and effectively grow their $10,000 by opening a long-term CD account now. black tongloom/Getty Images If you’re looking to earn an elevated return on your money, a certificate of deposit (CD) account could be one of the best options to choose. And if you’re looking to avoid market uncertainty with a guaranteed …

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Zelenskyy says Ukraine bracing for “big attacks” by Russia in next 24 hours

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Washington — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy told CBS News Friday that Ukraine is bracing for “big attacks” by Russia as soon as Friday or Saturday night. In an exclusive interview with “Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan,” Zelenskyy said Ukraine has received intelligence indicating that the assault from Russia will involve drones, as well as …

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Zelenskiy Says Russia Is Preparing Major New Attack on Ukraine

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May 29 (Reuters) – Russia is ⁠preparing ⁠a major new ⁠attack on Ukraine, President Volodymyr ​Zelenskiy said on Friday on Telegram, citing ‌intelligence data. Speaking later in ‌his nightly video address, Zelenskiy ⁠said: “We ⁠have intelligence information about Russia preparing a new ​large-scale strike.” “Our services are responding promptly and are prepared. The Air Force …

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Trump discussing Iran deal in Situation Room

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Trump discussing Iran deal in Situation Room – CBS News Watch CBS News President Trump assembled members of his national security team to discuss the latest proposal on Iran. CBS News’ Natalie Brand and Eleanor Watson report.

Louisiana lawmakers pass congressional map designed to pick up GOP seat

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Louisiana lawmakers passed a new congressional map Friday designed to pick up a Republican seat while leaving the state with just one of its two majority-Black House districts represented by Democrats. Republican Gov. Jeff Landry is expected to sign the new map into law. Approval of the new House map came a month after the …

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