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Idaho House passes ban on gender-affirming medical care
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The Biden administration announced rules for EV chargers and new commitments from Tesla, GM and others.
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The Department of Veterans Affairs is urging millions of veterans exposed to burn pits to file claims under expanded health coverage. And we share a laugh with comedian Sebastian Maniscalco about the pitfalls of parenting. Watch these stories and more on "Eye on America" with host Michelle Miller.
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Following the on-field collapse of Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin, we find out what parents should know about cardiac arrest in young athletes. We also sit down at the dinner table for food and conversation about raising a multicultural family. Watch these stories and more on Eye on America with Michelle Miller.
Eye on America: Cheech Marin's art and more
We go inside a California museum housing comedy legend Cheech Marin's impressive collection of Chicano art. And in Philadelphia, we catch up with the creator of the Steadicam to see how his latest invention is helping people with disabilities. Watch these stories and more on "Eye on America" with host Michelle Miller.
Eye on America: Fentanyl crisis and more
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In Maryland, we meet a top prosecutor who's working to give some people sentenced as juveniles a second chance. Then in Oregon, we tour the world's largest independent bookstore, Powell's Books, to see how it's still thriving in an online world. Watch these stories and more on "Eye on America" with host Michelle Miller.
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Buffalo shooter gets life sentence shortly after man charges at him in court
The gunman who killed 10 people in a racist mass shooting at Tops supermarket last May was sentenced after listening to relatives of his victims.
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Lamar Johnson freed after 28 years
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IMF head on finding economic balance
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Juliette Lamour, a college student in Canada, said her grandfather suggested she buy a lotto ticket after she turned 18.
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Elon Musk has built a reputation for changing the game by ignoring the rules, and his recent acquisition of Twitter is no different. Is the turbulent Twitter buyout just the next chapter in Elon Musk’s odds-defying story? CBS Reports peels back the layers on the high-stakes and high-rewards journey of one of the most polarizing and influential people of our time.
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As America grapples with the crisis of school shootings, solutions to school safety seem to divide into two sides — more restrictions or more guns. While victims’ families and survivors in largely conservative and pro-gun Texas now fight for gun control, others across the state are choosing to fortify schools by arming their children’s teachers.
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The Michigan automaker began selling the much-anticipated EV last year and has sold 15,617 of them as of December.
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Pence called the subpoena "unconstitutional" and "unprecedented."
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Jim Jordan subpoenas big tech CEOs
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Santos was interviewed by police in 2017 international credit card fraud probe
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CBO report: U.S. could default as soon as July if debt limit isn't addressed
In January, Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen sent a letter to congressional leaders telling them the U.S. had hit the $31.4 trillion debt limit.
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Diabetes drug faces shortage as people use it for weight loss
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FDA panel backs allowing a naloxone spray to be sold over-the-counter
The change could allow Emergent BioSolutions to sell Narcan everywhere from vending machines to online ordering.
California lawmakers propose $25 minimum wage for health workers
A new bill would set the minimum wage for heath workers and support staffers in the state at $25 per hour.
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Arne Espeel, a player on Winkel Sport B, died after reportedly collapsing on-field after saving a penalty kick.
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The French luxury fashion brand announced when Williams' first collection will be revealed.
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The Biden administration announced rules for EV chargers and new commitments from Tesla, GM and others.
Microsoft permanently disables Internet Explorer for all devices
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T-Mobile service outage slams users across the U.S.
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Many buildings in Turkey collapsed like pancakes in quake
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Astronomers discover 12 new moons around Jupiter
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Buffalo supermarket gunman is sentenced
The 19-year-old who pleaded guilty to killing 10 in a mass shooting targeting Black people at a supermarket in Buffalo, New York, last May has been sentenced to life in prison. A man lunged at him in court during the proceedings. CBS News chief national affairs and justice correspondent Jeff Pegues joins Errol Barnett and Lana Zak with this developing story.
Defense weighs whether Murdaugh will testify
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Buffalo shooter gets life sentence shortly after man charges at him in court
The gunman who killed 10 people in a racist mass shooting at Tops supermarket last May was sentenced after listening to relatives of his victims.
Man accused of confining woman in basement faces 5 life sentences
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Russia delays launch of replacement for damaged Soyuz crew ship
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A piece of the sun "broke" off. Here's what it means.
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Russian cargo ship suffers loss of coolant
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Satellite images show massive damage from Turkey-Syria quakes
Satellite images from the NASA Earth Observatory show the scale of destruction in Turkey and Syria.
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Senators receive classified briefing on China
Senators received a classified briefing on China amid new revelations about the spy balloon that was shot down earlier this month. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion joins "Red and Blue" to discuss the latest.
Actress Raquel Welch dies at 82
Raquel Welch, the actress who rose to fame in the 1960s with her role in "Fantastic Voyage" and became an international sex symbol, has died at the age of 82. CBS News' Errol Barnett has more.
Toxic spill on Arizona highway
A truck containing a liquid form of nitric acid overturned on Valentine's Day, prompting Arizona officials to evacuate the area. The chemical not only intensifies fires but can cause severe skin burns, eye damage and can be fatal if inhaled.
Remote work costs Manhattan $12 billion
According to Bloomberg News, Manhattan workers are spending at least $12.4 billion less on meals, shopping, entertainment and more per year. That's because they are spending about 30% less of their time in the office. Emma Court, a reporter for Bloomberg Business, joins CBS News' Errol Barnett and Lana Zak to discuss her reporting.
Scottish leader announces resignation
Scotland First Minister Nicola Sturgeon announced she is resigning. She has been a leader in the fight for Scottish independence. CBS News foreign correspondent Ramy Inocencio spoke with anchors Lana Zak and Errol Barnett about why ther resignation is so significant.