Stabbing of police officers a "terrorist attack"
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New details on planning behind Paris attacks
Phone records leaked to French newspaper show Cherif Kouachi was in contact with hostage taker right before newspaper massacre
S&P raises Spain credit rating as economy improves
Standard & Poor's also raised the country's average economic growth prediction for 2014-2016 to 1.6 percent
Recovery gains no steam in Europe as France lags
Disappointing growth is likely to fuel expectations that the European Central Bank will take additional stimulus measures next month
EU hopeful eurozone will start growing in 2013
But the European Union expects the recession to last longer than it previously thought
Eurozone recession deepens as Germany falters
But many economists are predicting that the eurozone recession may end in the first half of the year
Ireland secures deal with ECB to slash bailout costs
Deal is expected to reduce Irish debt by $27 billion and help country's expected exit from its own international bailout
ECB chief assessing impact of strong euro
Currency has risen from around the $1.20 mark to trade over $1.35 even though many of EU's countries have sunk into recession
Ireland set to liquidate "bad bank," reduce bailout costs
Finance Minister placed lawmakers on standby to pass an emergency bill authorizing the overnight liquidation of a government-owned "bad bank"
Greece says in 2012 it met deficit-cutting targets
Government said that, not counting cost of servicing Greek debt, country posted budget surplus of $588 million
Cyprus jobless turn to songbird trapping
It's illegal but the unemployed say catching the prized delicacy is the only way to make ends meet
Spain's recession deeper than thought
Official figures showed the country's economy shrank 0.7 percent in the fourth quarter of 2012 from the previous three-month period
ECB: Banks to repay early $183 billion in loans
Banks are starting to make repayments on the cheap, three-year emergency loans they received from the European Central Bank
Spain's unemployment hits record 26.02 percent
Country is in the throes of its second recession in just over three years; there are 1.8 million households in which no one is employed
Portugal returns to bond sales with strong demand
Bailed out government said it had received offers for $13 billion of five-year bonds
Pressure on Spanish PM to explain Swiss bank money
Opposition demands explanation how a former governing party treasurer amassed 22 million euro in a Swiss bank account
Dutchman elected head of euro finance ministers
Dutch finance minister Jeroen Dijsselbloem will now face one of the world's most daunting financial tasks
Dutchman set to become new Eurogroup head
Finance minister poised to take on one of the top jobs in the currency bloc's battle to end its financial crisis
Juncker: No bailout for Cyprus before March
Island nation is seeking financial assistance of about 17 billion euro to recapitalize its ailing banks and keep the government afloat
IMF: Deep cuts restored Greek recovery program
Earlier this week, the IMF approved a long-delayed $4.3 billion loan installment to Greece following an economic review
PM hopes Ireland to leave bailout this year
Enda Kenny: Government is getting its finances under control; lower borrowing rates are a sign of rising investor confidence
ECB leaves rates at record low as Europe struggles
Benchmark interest rate remains unchanged at a record low of 0.75 percent
Greek unemployment hits new high
Unemployment rate hits 26.8 percent; Young Greeks are the worst affected, with 56.6 percent of those aged between 15 and 24 out of work
EU unemployment tops 26 million for 1st time
Unemployment rate in the eurozone rose to 11.8 percent in November
German orders, exports take a hit
Industrial orders were down a little more than expected in November, while exports slid by a sharp 3.4 percent
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Tucker Carlson says he's voting for Trump despite once texting he hated him
Tucker Carlson said he is "voting for Trump, and if they convict him, I will send him the max donations and I will lead protests," on Roseanne Barr's podcast.
Florida Republican Party chair accused of rape
The Florida Democratic Party issued a statement calling on Christian Ziegler to step down as state Republican Party chair.
Montana's TikTok ban has been blocked by a federal judge
The ban — the first such statewide legislation restricting use of the video platform — was set to begin on January 1.
Dow jumps 520 points as investors cheer inflation slowdown
Signs that inflation is continuing to cool helped propel Wall Street to its strongest month in more than a year.
Henry Kissinger's life in photos
The controversial former secretary of state and national security adviser lived to be 100.
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Dow jumps 520 points as investors cheer inflation slowdown
Signs that inflation is continuing to cool helped propel Wall Street to its strongest month in more than a year.
Ronaldo hit with $1 billion lawsuit for endorsing Binance NFTs
The $1 billion lawsuit alleges Portuguese soccer star Cristiano Ronaldo's promotion of the NFTs led people into costly and unsafe investments.
Red Lobster's cheap "endless shrimp" offer chewed into its profits
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CEOs favor stock analysts with the same first name, study shows. Here's why.
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United CEO addresses pilot mental health concerns amid surge in flying
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Tucker Carlson says he's voting for Trump despite once texting he hated him
Tucker Carlson said he is "voting for Trump, and if they convict him, I will send him the max donations and I will lead protests," on Roseanne Barr's podcast.
Florida Republican Party chair accused of rape
The Florida Democratic Party issued a statement calling on Christian Ziegler to step down as state Republican Party chair.
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The controversial former secretary of state and national security adviser lived to be 100.
Why is George Santos facing expulsion? A look at the charges and allegations
Nearly two dozen federal charges and a House Ethics Committee report detail the allegations against Rep. George Santos, who could be expelled Friday.
Biden campaign rips Trump's health care policies in new ad
The new TV ad was released after Trump said he's looking at alternatives to Obamacare, the nation's health care law.
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Pediatric pneumonia outbreak reported in Ohio
Health officials in Warren County, Ohio, this week reported they are seeing a pediatric pneumonia outbreak, with at least 145 children diagnosed with the respiratory illness since August. Most of the children did not require hospitalization, and there is no evidence of a connection to a similar outbreak of respiratory illnesses in China, officials said. Meg Oliver has details.
Gun suicides reached "unprecedented" high in 2022, CDC data shows
The annual U.S. firearm suicide rate in 2022 increased to the highest documented level since at least 1968, according to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Latest hospital cyberattack shows healthcare systems' vulnerability
On Thanksgiving day, Ardent Health Services was forced to take its network offline after a cyber breach affecting 30 hospitals and more than 200 health care sites.
Shannen Doherty says cancer has spread to her bones
The "Charmed" and "Beverly Hills, 90210" actor said she hopes to get into clinical trials as new treatments are developed but what drives her now is the desire "to prove" that she can work despite her cancer diagnosis.
Schools across the U.S. will soon be able to order free COVID tests
The tests will be available from a federal stockpile starting in December, and schools can distribute them to students, families, staff and larger school communities.
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Hamas frees more Israeli hostages as cease-fire holds for 7th day
Six more hostages were released late Thursday, following two released earlier in the day, Israel said, as a short-term truce deal between Israel and Hamas neared its one-week mark.
Colombian navy finds shipwrecked boat with over 750 kilos of drugs nearby
Two people were found near the boat and charged with drug-related crimes, the Colombian navy said.
Shane MacGowan, longtime frontman of The Pogues, dies at 65
Singer-songwriter Shane MacGowan, the longtime front-man of The Pogues, died at the age of 65 surrounded by loved ones in Ireland, his family said.
Japan asks U.S. to ground Ospreys amid search for crew in deadly crash
Amid a search for 7 crew members still missing after a U.S. military Osprey crashed into the sea, Japan wants the U.S. to ground the planes until they're proven safe.
Widow of serial killer who preyed on virgins admits to "all the facts"
Monique Olivier, the widow of French serial killer Michel Fourniret, is on trial over her role in three murders dating back decades.
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Shane MacGowan, longtime frontman of The Pogues, dies at 65
Singer-songwriter Shane MacGowan, the longtime front-man of The Pogues, died at the age of 65 surrounded by loved ones in Ireland, his family said.
Paste Magazine acquires Jezebel, plans to relaunch it
Paste Magazine announced Wednesday that it will be acquiring the beloved women-focused publication and relaunching it soon.
Frances Sternhagen, "Cheers" actress, dies at 93
Acclaimed Tony-award winning stage and screen actress Frances Sternhagen, who made countless television appearances in shows including "Cheers" and "Sex in the City," has died at the age of 93.
Shannen Doherty says cancer has spread to her bones
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Taylor Swift was Spotify's most-streamed artist in 2023
Taylor Swift was the most-streamed artist globally in 2023, according to Spotify Wrapped. Here's how you can find who you spent the most time with this year.
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Amazon unveils new AI chatbot for companies
Amazon has introduced a new chatbot powered by artificial intelligence, called Amazon Q. The AI assistant is focused on assisting businesses, not consumers. Jason Hinder, editor-in-chief for ZDNET, joined CBS News to discuss the new chatbot.
Elon Musk lashes out at advertisers
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Sports Illustrated, AI and the future of news
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Cyberattack on hospital chain causes chaos
A major ransomware attack affected 30 hospitals and more than 200 health care sites across six states. CBS News homeland security and justice reporter Nicole Sganga looks at what happened to some patients.
Elon Musk says advertiser boycott at X could "kill the company"
The billionaire owner of X took a defensive tone, saying that "the whole world will know that those advertisers killed the company."
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COP28 climate summit draws controversy
World leaders working to combat climate change kicked off the annual COP28 climate summit Thursday by adopting a loss and damage fund for natural disasters. CBS News senior national and environmental correspondent Ben Tracy has more.
Why COP climate meetings matter
The annual United Nations climate summit, COP28, is officially underway with world leaders seeking agreement on goals and strategies to address climate change. CBS News' Anne-Marie Green has more on what these summits do and why they are important. And CBS News senior national and environmental correspondent Ben Tracy has a look at President Biden's climate change record.
COP28 climate summit begins in Dubai
The world's largest climate summit begins Thursday in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, with 2023 set to be the hottest year ever recorded on Earth. Valerie Volcovici, a U.S. climate and energy policy correspondent for the Reuters news agency, joined CBS News to discuss the conference.
Blind golden mole detected in South Africa for first time in 87 years
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What to know about the COP28 climate summit
Diplomats from nearly 200 countries will gather in Dubai, U.A.E., starting Thursday for the U.N.'s annual climate talks. CBS News senior national and environmental correspondent Ben Tracy explains what's on the agenda.
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Palestinian student speaks about Vermont shooting
One of three Palestinian college students who were shot and wounded in Burlington, Vermont, last weekend spoke to CBS News' Errol Barnett about the horror of the ordeal. Kinnan Abdalhamid said he ran for his life after hearing the shots, fearing his childhood friends might be dead.
Palestinian student describes realizing he was shot
Kinnan Abdalhamid said in an interview with CBS News that right after the shooting, he thought his friends might be dead.
Oklahoma executes man who claimed self-defense in double homicide
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Palestinian student shot in Vermont speaks
In his first sit-down interview since leaving the hospital, one of the three Palestinian students shot in Vermont last week, Kinnan Abdalhamid, told CBS News correspondent Errol Barnett about his race for help after the attack on him and his friends.
Driver arrested after 2 troopers killed in hit-and-run on Vegas freeway
A suspect was taken into custody hours after the crash that killed 2 Nevada state troopers.
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NASA "unlikely" to launch Artemis moon landing flight in 2025, GAO says
NASA is facing challenges with SpaceX's moon lander and the new Axiom spacesuits for moonwalkers.
New solar system with rare, perfectly in-sync planets found in Milky Way
Astronomers have discovered six planets orbiting a bright, nearby star in perfect synchrony like a grand cosmic orchestra.
Scientists discover "in-sync" solar system
Scientists have discovered a six-planet solar system in the Milky Way that astronomers say has been untouched by outside forces since its birth billions of years ago. The six planets orbit a star "perfectly" in sync. Derrick Pitts, chief astronomer at the Franklin Institute, joined CBS News to talk about the discovery.
Mars' landscape captured in newly released images
NASA revealed multiple new panoramic images of clouds and dust in Mars' skies, as well as one of its tiny two moons, taken last May.
North Korea launches spy satellite into orbit, state media says
North Korea attempted to launch a surveillance satellite into orbit two other times this year without success.
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House debates resolution to expel Santos
New York Republican Rep. George Santos is defiant ahead of a Friday vote on whether to expel him. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane reports.
Hamas releases six more hostages on Thursday
Hamas has freed six more hostages, raising Thursday's total number of releases to eight, according to the Israeli military. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang has the latest.
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