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Bethlehem lights up 65-foot Christmas tree
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Russia praises Trump's national security plan
Russia is welcoming President Trump's new U.S. national security strategy, calling it largely consistent with Moscow's "vision." Leigh Kiniry reports.
Calls for video of second strike on boat
Some lawmakers are calling for the release of video showing the second strike that killed survivors of an initial U.S. military attack last September against an alleged drug boat in the Caribbean. Willie James Inman reports.
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Over $1.7 million raised for 88-year-old Army vet working at grocery store
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U.K. expanding its sugar tax to include milk-based drinks
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Michigan-Ohio State rivalry now includes who handles trash better
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Calls grow for video of second U.S. strike on alleged drug boat; Russia praises Trump's national security plan.
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Pete Hegseth doubles down on boat strikes: “We will find you and we will sink you;" Karl Bushby nears the end of his walk across the world over 27 years
12/5: CBS Evening News
Shift in decades-long guidance on hepatitis B vaccine; Lowe's employees go above and beyond to find beloved cat that disappeared onto freight truck
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Luigi Mangione arrest video played in court as defense fights evidence; $1.6 million raised for 88-year-old man working at grocery store
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Major snowstorm that walloped Midwest hits East Coast; Sasha DiGiulian becomes first woman to free-climb El Capitan's longest route, despite storm
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Pearl Harbor survivor on the day he "can't forget"
There are only 13 American veterans of the Pearl Harbor attack who are still alive today. Jim Axelrod spoke to 103-year-old retired Army Capt. Ken Schubring.
Betting on anything is exploding in popularity
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Cafés still struggling after coffee tariffs lifted
In Portland, Oregon, the lingering effects of coffee tariffs are impacting small businesses. Mark Strassmann reports.
93-year-old matriarch pushes family to be active
Americans of all ages are becoming more active. Leading the way are young people between 14 and 24, and women over 65. Mark Strassmann met a family whose 94-year-old matriarch is leading the charge.
College football rivalry includes handling trash
When you're part of one of the greatest rivalries in sports, Michigan vs. Ohio State, you'll talk trash about anything, including actual game day trash -- and who cleans it up better. David Schechter reports.
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For nearly a decade, Francine the cat was a constant presence in the garden department at a Lowe's in Richmond, Virginia. Then one day, a few months ago, she vanished. Steve Hartman tells the story of how staff members banded together to help find her and bring her home.
Retired cop offers free laundry for homeless
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19-year-old defeats former teacher in county race
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When a Harvard team lost its research funding into the axolotl, a 6-year-old girl came to their rescue, inspiring the researchers with her actions. Steve Hartman has the story "On the Road."
Officers get even after teens TP headquarters
High schoolers in Heflin, Alabama, unknowingly launched a friendly war with the local police department after making the mistake of toilet papering their headquarters. Steve Hartman goes "On the Road" for the story.
Students throw surprise wedding for principal
When a principal wished she could invite all her students to her wedding, they made it happen -- with a surprise ceremony at school. Steve Hartman has the story in "On the Road."
Reunions stir memories of father's return from war
The images of bittersweet homecomings as the Gaza peace plan went into effect stirred the memory of a woman Steve Hartman met "On the Road."
Why a high school basketball team gave up title
After an exciting championship win for the girls' basketball team at Academy High School, a coach watched the tape, leading to an unthinkable act of sportsmanship. Steve Hartman goes "On the Road" to Oklahoma City for the story.
Pudge the cat becomes football game phenomenon
The football team at Bowling Green State University was down on its luck and in bad need of change, when along came a kitty catalyst. Steve Hartman goes "On the Road" for the story.
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Trump walks back support for releasing video of second boat strike
Over the weekend, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth declined to commit to releasing video of a September boat strike operation.
More than 75% of homes across the U.S. are unaffordable, study finds
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Fired FBI agents file lawsuit against Patel, Bondi, FBI and DOJ
Ex-FBI agents are trying to get their jobs back, claiming they were fired during Trump's second term for their efforts in 2020 to head off a riot in the wake of the killing of George Floyd.
What to expect when the Fed announces next interest rate move this week
The Federal Reserve's last meeting of 2025 will determine whether borrowers get more relief on interest rates.
Miami Heat star Terry Rozier pleads not guilty in sports betting case
NBA star Terry Rozier was arrested in Orlando in October during a sweeping FBI crackdown in which 34 defendants were charged across two federal indictments.
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More than 75% of homes across the U.S. are unaffordable, study finds
Homeownership can feel like a luxury when only a sliver of the country's housing market is affordable for most Americans, Bankrate analyst says.
What to expect when the Fed announces next interest rate move this week
The Federal Reserve's last meeting of 2025 will determine whether borrowers get more relief on interest rates.
Trump announces $12 billion aid package for U.S. farmers
The new financial aid package is expected to shore up the U.S. agricultural sector, which has been hurt by tariffs and a trade war with China.
Nuts sold at Wegmans stores in 9 states recalled over salmonella risk
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Paramount Skydance makes $108.4 billion bid for Warner Bros. Discovery
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Trump walks back support for releasing video of second boat strike
Over the weekend, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth declined to commit to releasing video of a September boat strike operation.
Lawmaker asks what happened to probe into for-profit dialysis industry
Two companies dominate U.S. dialysis services, and a CBS News review of federal data found one-third of dialysis clinics failed to meet federal standards this year.
Defense bill limits Pentagon travel funds until boat strike footage released
The provision was tucked into the National Defense Authorization Act, an annual defense policy bill that has passed every year for more six decades.
Fired FBI agents file lawsuit against Patel, Bondi, FBI and DOJ
Ex-FBI agents are trying to get their jobs back, claiming they were fired during Trump's second term for their efforts in 2020 to head off a riot in the wake of the killing of George Floyd.
Jasmine Crockett announces campaign for Texas Democratic Senate primary – watch live
Rep. Jasmine Crockett filed paperwork to run for U.S. Senate just hours before the state's deadline — and hours after fellow Democrat Colin Allred dropped out.
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Nuts sold at Wegmans stores in 9 states recalled over salmonella risk
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Details on CDC Hepatitis B vaccine decision
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Controversial appointee rocks FDA like "an atom bomb," scientists there say
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California warns against foraging mushrooms after cluster of poisonings, 1 death
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Artist who fought for diagnosis turns incurable cancer journey into art
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Defense bill limits Pentagon travel funds until boat strike footage released
The provision was tucked into the National Defense Authorization Act, an annual defense policy bill that has passed every year for more six decades.
8 Matisse artworks stolen from library in São Paulo, Brazilian officials say
One of two suspects has been arrested in the theft of eight artworks by Matisse, as well as five pieces by Brazilian modernist painter Candido Portinari.
Wreck of 2,000-year-old pleasure boat discovered off Egypt's coast
Underwater archaeologists announced they had discovered the ancient wreck of an ancient Egyptian pleasure boat off the coast of Alexandria.
4 dead, 1 missing after wave drags swimmers out to sea at Spain tourist spot
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Zelenskyy seeks support as Trump accuses him of not reading peace proposal
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Paramount Skydance makes $108.4 billion bid for Warner Bros. Discovery
Paramount Skydance's $30 per share offer comes just days after Netflix agreed to buy parts of Warner Bros. in a deal valued at nearly $83 billion.
Golden Globe nominations announced for 2026. See the full list.
The nominations for the 2026 Golden Globes were announced on Monday morning. Here are the nominees.
Golden Globe nominees announced
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Trump hosts Kennedy Center Honors, a first for a president
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Book excerpt: "The Colonel and the King" by Peter Guralnick
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At least 6 families sue Character.AI
At least six American families are suing Character.AI, its co-founders and Google over the role its chatbot allegedly played in encouraging their children to take their own lives. Ian Krietzberg, AI correspondent for Puck News, joined CBS News to discuss.
Waymo fallout amid school bus safety issues
Waymo, the ride-hailing service, says it is planning a voluntary software recall to fix a glitch after reports its self-driving cars don't stop for school buses. The company has already tried to fix the issue, but police in Texas said it didn't work. Kris Van Cleave reports.
How AI powered robots are helping small farms
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2025 holiday gift ideas from Techno Claus
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There's a new face in Hollywood, generated by AI
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"Space gum" discovered in asteroid Bennu samples, NASA reveals
Samples collected from the asteroid Bennu are continuing the shed light on the origins of the solar system and how life developed on Earth, scientists say.
CEO of genetics firm says parents have a right to choose unborn child's traits
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Sick ants invite self-sacrifice to save colony: "Come and kill me"
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Mystery owner of ancient foot found in Africa identified, scientists say
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Most dogs have wolf DNA. These breeds have more than others.
Wolf DNA seems to have influenced the size, smelling power and even personality of modern dog breeds, scientists said.
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Luigi Mangione in court for pretrial hearing
Luigi Mangione, the man accused of killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in December 2024, returned to court Monday for a pretrial hearing. CBS News legal contributor Caroline Polisi joins with analysis.
New evidence revealed in Mangione hearing
Luigi Mangione, charged with murdering UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson last year in New York City, was back in court Monday as his defense attorneys try to have certain evidence withheld from his upcoming state trial. CBS News legal reporter Katrina Kaufman has more.
8 Matisse artworks stolen from library in São Paulo, Brazilian officials say
One of two suspects has been arrested in the theft of eight artworks by Matisse, as well as five pieces by Brazilian modernist painter Candido Portinari.
Drawing attention to domestic violence
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Miami Heat star Terry Rozier pleads not guilty in sports betting case
NBA star Terry Rozier was arrested in Orlando in October during a sweeping FBI crackdown in which 34 defendants were charged across two federal indictments.
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Samples collected from the asteroid Bennu are continuing the shed light on the origins of the solar system and how life developed on Earth, scientists say.
Air Force approves SpaceX launch pad expansion
The U.S. Air Force has approved SpaceX's plan to redevelop a historic launch pad at Cape Canaveral. CBS News correspondent Mark Strassmann reports.
Geomagnetic storm watch issued after powerful solar flare
Solar flares and other activity can disrupt radio communications, power grids and navigation signals, according to NASA.
Scientists think they've detected lightning on Mars: "Missing piece of the puzzle"
Researchers have documented 55 instances of "mini lightning" over two Martian years by eavesdropping on the whirling wind recorded by NASA's Perseverance rover.
Russia sends a NASA astronaut, 2 cosmonauts, up to the space station
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Luigi Mangione in court for pretrial hearing
Luigi Mangione, the man accused of killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in December 2024, returned to court Monday for a pretrial hearing. CBS News legal contributor Caroline Polisi joins with analysis.
SCOTUS poised to expand Trump's firing power
A majority of Supreme Court justices appeared ready on Monday to allow President Trump to fire independent agency members without cause. CBS News chief legal correspondent Jan Crawford explains.
Trump's farmer aid comes amid Greene schism
President Trump on Monday announced a $12 billion aid package for U.S. farmers. The news comes as Republican Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene accuses Mr. Trump of walking away from "America First" policies. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes reports.
Source: Jasmine Crockett running for Senate
Rep. Jasmine Crockett has filed the paperwork to run for Democratic primary for U.S. Senate in Texas, a source tells CBS News Texas. CBS News reporter Shawna Mizelle has more.
New evidence revealed in Mangione hearing
Luigi Mangione, charged with murdering UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson last year in New York City, was back in court Monday as his defense attorneys try to have certain evidence withheld from his upcoming state trial. CBS News legal reporter Katrina Kaufman has more.