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Lawmakers have until the end of Friday to approve a short-term government funding deal, but they're running into resistance from a group of Senate Republicans over federal vaccine requirements. Kris Van Cleave reports.
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Michigan shooting suspect's parents may face charges
The parents of the 15-year-old student accused of shooting and killing four fellow students at a Michigan high school could also be facing criminal charges. Nancy Chen has more details.
MLB team owners impose lockout on players
Major League Baseball team owners imposed a lockout on players for the first time in decades as the league's collective bargaining agreement with players expired without a new deal.
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Omicron COVID-19 variant now detected in 5 states
New York, California, Hawaii, Minnesota and Colorado have all reported cases, and that list is expected to grow.
Congress passes short-term funding bill to avert shutdown
The bill funds the government through February 18, and includes $7 billion to help resettle Afghan refugees.
14 arrested over L.A. smash-and-grab thefts, but none kept in jail
Most suspects either bailed out or met no-bail criteria under a policy meant to ease prison overcrowding during the COVID pandemic – a policy local leaders want lifted.
Feds opened civil inquiry into Andrew Cuomo sexual harassment claims
Department of Justice's "ongoing investigation" into claims against the former New York governor is revealed in a contract between the current governor's office and a law firm.
NFL suspends Antonio Brown, 2 others for misrepresenting vaccine status
Brown, his teammate Mike Edwards and free agent John Franklin III will each miss their next three games, the league said.
Space station's orbit adjusted to dodge debris from old U.S. rocket
The debris avoidance maneuver comes amid heightened concern about space debris following a controversial Russian weapons test.
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Suspect arrested in killing of Jacqueline Avant
Police said they found the suspect after he shot himself in the foot at another home.
Former Ohio deputy charged with murder in shooting of Black man
The charges come almost a year after the fatal shooting, which sparked outrage in Columbus.
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Two agencies have provided coronavirus vaccination to more than 90,000 migrants in U.S. custody, according to data obtained by CBS News. But Border Patrol has yet to offer shots.
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Meghan wins court battle with tabloid publisher
The court dismissed the newspaper group's appeal against an earlier ruling finding it had illegally violated the Duchess of Sussex's privacy by publishing parts of a letter to her father.
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Americans with private health insurance to be reimbursed for at-home tests
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Germany announces lockdown for unvaccinated amid COVID surge
"The situation is our country is serious," said German Chancellor Angela Merkel, calling the measure an "act of national solidarity."
Texas resident gets over $4,000 in bills after COVID test
Although COVID-19 testing costs are supposed to be covered under most circumstances, some people have been getting large and confusing bills, including some for hundreds or thousands of dollars.
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President Biden unveiled his latest strategy to combat COVID-19 hours after the U.S. confirmed its first reported cases of the Omicron variant. Weijia Jiang shares more.
GOP senators threaten shutdown over vaccine rule
Lawmakers have until the end of Friday to approve a short-term government funding deal, but they're running into resistance from a group of Senate Republicans over federal vaccine requirements. Kris Van Cleave reports.
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The parents of the 15-year-old student accused of shooting and killing four fellow students at a Michigan high school could also be facing criminal charges. Nancy Chen has more details.
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Stacey Abrams announces another bid for Georgia governor
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HBCU leaders urge passage of spending plan
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Trevor Noah hosts the Grammy Awards again
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Nurse gets 10 years for sexually assaulting incapacitated woman
"It's hard to imagine a more vulnerable adult than the victim in this case," the judge said.
Cook Political Report's Wasserman on redistricting and 2022 midterms
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Feds opened civil inquiry into Andrew Cuomo sexual harassment claims
Department of Justice's "ongoing investigation" into claims against the former New York governor is revealed in a contract between the current governor's office and a law firm.
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Cook Political Report's Wasserman on redistricting and 2022 midterms
Wasserman talks with "Takeout" host Major Garrett about the increasing partisanship and polarization in our congressional districts.
Feds opened civil inquiry into Andrew Cuomo sexual harassment claims
Department of Justice's "ongoing investigation" into claims against the former New York governor is revealed in a contract between the current governor's office and a law firm.
Small percentage of migrants had access to vaccines in U.S. care
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U.S. imposes first cybersecurity rules for rail transit
The new measures are part of an effort to shore up critical infrastructure after a number of ransomware attacks this year.
Senators press student loan servicers ahead of repayment restart
Some of those borrowers will have to restart paying their federal student loans to a new company.
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LeBron James clears the NBA's COVID-19 protocols
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Omicron COVID-19 variant detected in 5 states
New York, California, Hawaii, Minnesota and Colorado have now all reported cases.
Second and third U.S. cases of Omicron COVID-19 diagnosed
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Germany announces lockdown on unvaccinated amid COVID surge
"The situation is our country is serious," said German Chancellor Angela Merkel, calling the measure an "act of national solidarity."
CDC confirms first case of Omicron variant in U.S.
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Inflation is hurting rural Americans more than city folk
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Airlines still owe billions in refunds for cancelled flights
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Here's what you need to know about the MLB lockout
Professional baseball players want higher pay and to stop teams from "tanking" during the season.
More states considering bans on gas-powered lawn equipment
California was first to pass a ban in October and now New York and Illinois are introducing similar legislation.
Layoffs around the U.S. fall to lowest level since 1993
Announced job cuts are at a three-decade low, while new claims for jobless aid are down to pre-pandemic levels.
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Meghan wins court battle with tabloid publisher
The court dismissed the newspaper group's appeal against an earlier ruling finding it had illegally violated the Duchess of Sussex's privacy by publishing parts of a letter to her father.
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Ocean plastic pollution is being colonized by coastal species
Researchers still have questions about these new plastic-living communities, but the discovery could change ocean ecosystems on a global scale.
Germany announces lockdown on unvaccinated amid COVID surge
"The situation is our country is serious," said German Chancellor Angela Merkel, calling the measure an "act of national solidarity."
"Mystery" prehistoric footprints re-excavated for second look
When famed paleontologist Mary Leakey first uncovered the footprints in Tanzania 40 years ago, the evidence was ambiguous.
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Suspect arrested in killing of Jacqueline Avant
Police said they found the suspect after he shot himself in the foot at another home.
Brené Brown on her new book about emotions
Norah O'Donnell recently spoke with best-selling author Brené Brown about her new book, "Atlas of the Heart," which maps out the language people use to describe emotions.
NFL suspends Antonio Brown for misrepresenting vaccine status
Brown, his teammate Mike Edwards and free agent John Franklin III will each miss their next three games, the league said.
Jonshel Alexander, "Beasts of the Southern Wild" actor, fatally shot
Police said Jonshel Alexander and a man were shot inside a vehicle in New Orleans and she was pronounced dead at the scene.
LL Cool J to host National Tree Lighting
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Boise is least affordable housing market, study says
Some of the least affordable housing markets in the U.S. are not what you'd expect. Mark Strassmann takes a look at the housing boom in Boise, Idaho.
Debt collectors can now DM you on social media
Consumer advocates say looser new federal rules could be harmful due to possible privacy violations.
Teens have easier access to drugs as illegal trade booms on social media
Drug dealers are leveraging social media to reach teenagers.
NASA spacewalk delayed due to debris threat
A scheduled spacewalk outside the International Space Station to fix a bad antenna was postponed after NASA said the risk of astronauts being struck by debris was too high.
Illegal drug trade thrives on social media
A CBS News investigation found that the sale of illegal drugs is booming on social media, making access easier for teenagers. Tom Hanson reports.
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Biden announces new plan to fight COVID-19
President Biden unveiled amended travel restrictions, free at-home testing and an expansion of the national vaccine and booster campaign after cases of the Omicron coronavirus variant have been reported in the U.S. Dr. Jerry Abraham, director of vaccine programs at Kedren Health in California, joins CBSN's Tanya Rivero to discuss the president's plan and nation's fight against the coronavirus.
New measures coming to combat Omicron variant
The U.S. is taking additional steps to protect Americans against COVID-19 and the new Omicron coronavirus variant in the months ahead. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes joins CBSN with a preview of the action plan expected to be announced by the White House later on Thursday.
Ocean plastic pollution is being colonized by coastal species
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"Mystery" prehistoric footprints re-excavated for second look
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Infectious disease doctor on Omicron variant
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Nurse gets 10 years for sexually assaulting incapacitated woman
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Suspect arrested in killing of Jacqueline Avant
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SpaceX launches 48 Starlinks and two Earth-imaging satellites
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Spacewalkers replace space station antenna after debris scare caused delay
The astronauts originally planned to carry out the spacewalk Tuesday, but NASA ordered a delay to fully evaluate possibly threatening space debris.
NASA spacewalk delayed due to debris threat
A scheduled spacewalk outside the International Space Station to fix a bad antenna was postponed after NASA said the risk of astronauts being struck by debris was too high.
NASA reschedules spacewalk due to possible risk from space debris
An overnight "debris notification" prompted NASA to delay the spacewalk. It wasn't immediately clear if the alert was linked to a recent Russian weapon test that unleashed a cloud of debris.
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Congress works to avert government shutdown
The House of Representatives passed a short-term resolution Thursday that would temporarily fund the government through February 18. It's now up to the Senate to stop the shutdown, but as CBS News congressional correspondent Kris Van Cleave reports, a group of Republican lawmakers could derail the effort. Anthony Adragna, a Politico reporter covering Congress and author of Politco's "Congressional Minutes," joins CBSN's Lana Zak with the latest from Washington.
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GOP senators threaten shutdown over vaccine rule
Lawmakers have until the end of Friday to approve a short-term government funding deal, but they're running into resistance from a group of Senate Republicans over federal vaccine requirements. Kris Van Cleave reports.
War in Ethiopia fuels humanitarian crisis
The war in Ethiopia has escalated into what the U.N. calls the world's worst hunger crisis in over a decade. Millions are facing starvation. Debora Patta reports.
Michigan shooting suspect's parents may face charges
The parents of the 15-year-old student accused of shooting and killing four fellow students at a Michigan high school could also be facing criminal charges. Nancy Chen has more details.
MLB team owners impose lockout on players
Major League Baseball team owners imposed a lockout on players for the first time in decades as the league's collective bargaining agreement with players expired without a new deal.