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Tornadoes possible in the South
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Two people attacked by coyotes in Chicago
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Actor Julian McMahon on “FBI: Most Wanted”
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Mustang from "Bullitt" up for auction
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Some Puerto Ricans still sleeping outside
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Where lawmakers stand amid Iran conflict
The House of Representatives passed a war powers resolution Thursday in an attempt to limit decisions President Trump can make without Congressional approval. John Dickerson joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss the resolution and reaction to the killing of Iranian General Qassem Solemani.
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Jeffrey Epstein jail cell video missing
Missing video is raising new questions in the investigation of the federal jail cell death of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Federal prosecutors said yesterday video of Epstein’s jail cell when he made his first suicide attempt “no longer exists.” Epstein, who was accused of sexually abusing dozens of underage girls, died by suicide weeks later on August 10. Mola Lenghi reports.
Heartburn drug’s possible cancer link probed
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Boeing releases internal docs about 737 Max
Hundreds of employee emails and texts released by Boeing to Congress paint a deeply disturbing picture of how the company apparently sought to mislead federal regulators about simulators used to train pilots for its embattled 737 Max jetliner. The Max has been grounded for nearly 10 months. A flaw in the plane's software was a key factor in two crashes that killed 346 people. Kris Van Cleave reports on what's in the documents.
Royal family split causes uproar in the U.K.
Queen Elizabeth has given royal staff just days to come up with a workable solution to Prince Harry and Meghan's plans to step back, a plan which continues to polarize public opinion. Meanwhile, Meghan is already in Canada, with eight-month-old Archie. Imtiaz Tyab reports on the royal rift from Buckingham Palace.
Lawmakers question what led to Iran strike
Sources tell CBS News that threats and imminent attacks against embassies were not mentioned to lawmakers in their briefing on President Trump’s decision to kill an Iranian general. At a rally Thursday night, Mr. Trump did not offer any evidence of planned attacks, and Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said later that he didn't know the targets of any planned attacks. Nancy Cordes reports on the growing controversy over exactly what led the U.S. to assassinate General Soleimani.
Shooting down plane may have been mistake
Iran has formally invited the NTSB to send a representative to the Ukraine plane crash site. The NTSB says it will not speculate on the cause of the crash. Kris Van Cleave reports that the Iranian military was on high alert following its air strikes on U.S. forces in Iraq and U.S. officials believe shooting down the passenger jet may have been a mistake made in the heat of the moment.
U.S. confident missiles hit Ukrainian plane
There are new indications that Iran shot down a civilian passenger jet in its own airspace, killing many of its own citizens. A video obtained by the New York Times seems to show the impact. You can see a bright flash, which our sources tell us was the explosion of two surface-to-air missiles. Surveillance cameras picked up a shower of debris from the Ukrainian plane that crashed after takeoff from Tehran's main airport, killing 176 people. Elizabeth Palmer reports on what Iran’s government is saying about the crash.
Storm threatening millions in the South
Extreme weather is expected across the country. A dangerous storm is threatening millions in the South, while what could be record winter warmth moves to the East. WCBS chief weathercaster Lonnie Quinn is tracking the forecast.
House votes to limit Trump's military power
House Democrats voted Thursday to limit President Trump's power to launch more attacks against Iran. The president has made a new claim about why he ordered the operation that killed Iran's top general. Nancy Cordes has the latest.
Queen orders solution for Meghan and Harry
Questions remain after Prince Harry and his wife Meghan announced their plans to take a step back from their senior royal duties. The queen wants a solution quickly. Imtiaz Tyab explains.
Friends release album at 102 and 88 years old
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Respiratory illness RSV on the rise
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Iran disputes jet was shot down
U.S. officials say evidence shows Iran shot down a Ukrainian jetliner hours after the Iranian missile attack earlier this week. But Iranian officials are disputing those reports. Elizabeth Palmer reports.
Valorie Kondos Field on the key to success
Legendary gymnastics coach Valorie Kondos Field built UCLA into a collegiate powerhouse before retiring last year. Over 29 years as head coach, Kondos Field led UCLA to seven NCAA championships and 22 regional championships. But "Miss Val," as she's affectionately known by her gymnasts, says winning does not always equal success. She joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss her TED Talk on what's more important than winning.
"CBS This Morning" celebrates 8th birthday
"CBS This Morning" celebrated eight years on air Thursday. Co-host Gayle King wore the same yellow and white dress she does every year on the show's birthday. She picked the dress out before the first day of air in 2012. "I only wear it here and I only wear it on this day," she said.
Carlos Ghosn says he “fled injustice”
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U.S. to require foreign tourists to submit 5 years of social media history
The Trump administration is proposing to ask visitors from countries with visa-free travel to the U.S. to submit five years of their social media history before they can enter.
House to vote today on must-pass $900 billion defense policy bill
The House is poised to vote Wednesday on a $900 billion defense policy bill as both chambers race to pass it before the end of the year.
Fed lowers interest rates by 0.25 percentage points in third straight cut
The Federal Reserve is grappling with economic issues including higher inflation and a slowing labor market.
Federal judge orders unsealing of more Epstein files in New York
A federal judge in New York has granted a request from the Justice Department to unseal more files related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
Read María Corina Machado's Nobel Prize speech, given by her daughter
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Coast Guard video shows shots fired at alleged drug boat in the Pacific
The Coast Guard said it has seized more than 150,000 pounds of cocaine in the Eastern Pacific Ocean, including a record-breaking bust earlier this month.
Sophie Kinsella, author of best-selling "Shopaholic" novels, dies at 55
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Sperm donor with cancer-causing gene fathers nearly 200 children
A genetic mutation that carries a 90% cancer risk has been passed on by an unwitting sperm donor to dozens of children, a Europe-wide investigation has revealed.
Tony Dokoupil named anchor of the "CBS Evening News"
Emmy Award-winning journalist Tony Dokoupil will begin as anchor of the "CBS Evening News" on Jan. 5, 2026.
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A U.S. Army soldier who earned the prestigious Medal of Honor during World War II has been accounted for more than eight decades after he disappeared.
House GOP struggles to craft health care plan with tax credits set to expire
Democrats are pushing a three-year extension of the premium tax credits with no reforms. Republicans have no appetite for the plan, but haven't built a consensus around any proposal of their own.
U.S. to require foreign tourists to submit 5 years of social media history
The Trump administration is proposing to ask visitors from countries with visa-free travel to the U.S. to submit five years of their social media history before they can enter.
Canada seeks to draw talent, as U.S. charges $100K for H-1B visas
Canada has launched an initiative aimed at drawing leading researchers to the country.
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Trump admin moves to end SAVE plan for millions of student borrowers
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U.S. to require foreign tourists to submit 5 years of social media history
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Judge blocks Trump admin. from deploying California National Guard in Los Angeles
A U.S. district judge blocked Trump from deploying the California National Guard in Los Angeles and said control of the Guard must be returned to Gov. Gavin Newsom.
Federal judge orders unsealing of more Epstein files in New York
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Nursing home chain avoids settlement payouts after bankruptcy filing
Genesis HealthCare's bankruptcy case in Dallas will allow the nursing home chain to avoid paying millions of dollars it promised for residents who were injured or died while in its care.
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
The Trump administration's elevation of Dr. Tracy Beth Høeg to lead a high-profile office within the Food and Drug Administration is raising alarm among multiple senior FDA officials.
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Canada seeks to draw talent, as U.S. charges $100K for H-1B visas
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Coast Guard video shows shots fired at alleged drug boat in the Pacific
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Australia's new social media ban started with a mom saying, "Do something!"
With the world's first social media ban for children and teenagers under 16 now in effect in Australia, its initial political architect reveals it was personally inspired by his wife, for their four children.
How one couple sparked a global movement for a smartphone-free childhood
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5 arrested in crypto heist after man murdered, woman kidnapped
The woman was freed at midnight and reported the abduction. Police later found her partner's body in a wooded area.
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Sombr talks about writing breakout hits
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Carly Pearce on new music
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Joe Bonamassa album pays tribute to B.B. King
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Sophie Kinsella, author of best-selling "Shopaholic" novels, dies at 55
Sophie Kinsella, whose real name was Madeleine Wickham, was diagnosed with aggressive brain cancer in 2022.
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Australia's new social media ban started with a mom saying, "Do something!"
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Australian teens challenge social media ban
Australia began enforcing a social media ban for kids under the age of 16. CBS News' Ramy Inocencio reports.
How AI powered robots are helping small farms
From labor shortages to environmental impacts, farmers are looking to AI to help revolutionize the agriculture industry. One California startup, Farm-ng, is tapping into the power of AI and robotics to perform a wide range of tasks, including seeding, weeding and harvesting.
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At least 6 families sue Character.AI
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Fossil footprints in Bolivia reveal dinosaurs' awkward attempts to swim
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"Space gum" discovered in asteroid Bennu samples, NASA reveals
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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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