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The Northeast is reeling after a record-shattering blizzard hit the region. Plus, what to expect from President Trump's State of the Union address. All that and all that matters in today's Eye Opener.
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U.S. pursuing another tanker near Venezuela
The U.S. seized another oil tanker off the Venezuelan coast over the weekend and a U.S. official says the Coast Guard is pursuing another sanctioned oil tanker. Willie James Inman has more.
Kate Winslet's directorial debut
Kate Winslet is one of Hollywood's most accalimed actors, and now she's testing her skills as a director with the new Christmas film "Goodbye June." She sat down with "CBS Saturday Morning" to discuss the challenges of the new role after so many years in front of the camera.
Postal Service celebrates 250th anniversary
Benjamin Franklin was appointed the first postmaster general on July 26, 1775, nearly a year before the U.S. declared independence from Great Britain, according to the USPS. "CBS Saturday Morning" takes a look at how post offices across the country celebrated the anniversary.
The world's largest working instrument
The Wanamaker Grand Court Organ in Philadelphia is the world's largest working instrument, and "CBS Saturday Morning" gets a special look at what keeps it going.
Inside LEGO headquarters
"CBS Saturday Morning" gets a look inside the LEGO headquarters with its first American head of design.
Inside the illegal animal smuggling industry
The illegal animal trade is a global industry estimated to be worth $20 billion, according the United Nations. "CBS Saturday Morning" heads to Yuramaguas, Peru, for a closer look at how the black market threatens endangered species, and how some people are trying to help.
Police seek motive in deadly shootings
Authorities are seeking motive after the man responsible for the deadly shooting at Brown University and the murder of an MIT professor was found dead in a New Hampshire storage unit on Thursday.
Where to get the latest CBS Mornings Deals
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Latest details on the new batch of Epstein files
The Justice Department released thousands of files relating to Jeffrey Epstein on Friday, including photos featuring people like former President Bill Clinton and Mick Jagger. However, survivors are concerned with how much information was redacted from the files.
U.S. launches retaliatory strikes in Syria
The U.S. launched retaliatory strikes against ISIS in Syria after a deadly ambush last week killed two American soldiers and a U.S. civilian working as a translator.
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Sade Robinson, 19, disappeared after a first date. Milwaukee investigators say clues in her car pointed to her assailant.
Tornadoes hit Indiana, Illinois as storms blast through parts of Midwest
Destructive storms blasting through parts of the Midwest spawned tornadoes that hit Indiana and Illinois, as near-hurricane force winds swept parts of the region.
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Pirro drops effort to indict 6 lawmakers who posted video on illegal orders
A grand jury refused to return an indictment against the six Democratic lawmakers earlier this month.
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According to sources close to the investigation, there are concerns that DNA recovered from Nancy Guthrie's home may not yield a usable profile for comparison.
Novo Nordisk to slash Wegovy and Ozempic prices starting in 2027
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Teens use AI more frequently than parents know, survey finds
A Pew Research Center survey found that just 4 in 10 parents talk to their teens about AI usage.
Senate to vote on DHS funding as Congress returns without a deal
The Senate is set to take procedural vote on funding for the Department of Homeland Security as a partial government shutdown stretches into an 11th day.
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Consumer confidence rose in February as labor market outlook improves
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Warner Bros. Discovery reviewing sweetened bid from Paramount Skydance
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Ford recalling some 413,000 Explorers due to potential steering control loss
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FedEx sues Trump administration for "full refund" of tariff payments
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Pirro drops effort to indict 6 lawmakers who posted video on illegal orders
A grand jury refused to return an indictment against the six Democratic lawmakers earlier this month.
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President Trump will award Royce Williams a Medal of Honor for his actions in a secret mission during the Korean War, sources with knowledge of the matter told CBS News.
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Senate to vote on DHS funding as Congress returns without a deal
The Senate is set to take procedural vote on funding for the Department of Homeland Security as a partial government shutdown stretches into an 11th day.
Dozens of Democrats to boycott Trump's State of the Union address
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How safe is America from polio?
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Jeff Probst previews "Survivor"
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Oprah reveals "Kin" as new book club pick
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Extended interview: Madison Beer
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