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Back-to-school spending predicted to hit record highs

Back-to-school shopping season is here, and this year parents are expected to shell out a record amount of money for their kids, the National Retail Federation says. Experts say families plan to spend an average of $890 per child. Jennifer Streaks, senior personal finance reporter with Insider, joined CBS News to discuss where to find spots to save. Source

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Russia launches its first mission to moon in 47 years

Russia has launched its first spacecraft to the surface of the moon in nearly half a century. The Luna-25 mission, seeking to put a robotic lander on the south pole of the moon, is expected to land as early as August 21, after India launched its own spacecraft to the lunar south pole last month. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood has more. Source

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Tips for saving on back-to-school shopping

As we head into the fall, it’s time to tackle that back-to-school shopping list — and this year, parents are expected to shell out a record amount of money on supplies. CBS News’ Haley Ott has tips on ways to save. Source

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E-40 talks hip-hop’s 50th anniversary, career, business

This is the 50th anniversary of hip-hop, a genre that has had a major impact on American culture, influencing fashion, art and social movements. Multi-platinum musician and entrepreneur Earl Stevens, otherwise known as E-40, joined CBS News to talk about the milestone. Source

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