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White House hails FDA move on booster shots

The Food and Drug Administration granted emergency-use authorization to Pfizer for a third dose of its COVID-19 vaccine for seniors, people with underlying health conditions and adults frequently exposed to the virus. The White House called the announcement a "major step forward" as President Biden hosted members from the progressive and moderate factions of the Democratic Party to discuss a major piece of his domestic agenda. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang joined CBSN to discuss.

Sep 23, 2021
06:20

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Pfizer booster shot authorized for millions

The Food and Drug Administration authorized expanded access to booster shots of Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine for people aged 65 and up as well as those with weakened immune systems and adults whose job or living situation frequently exposes them to the virus. It's now up to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to decide how and when the shots will be distributed. CBS News' Bradley Blackburn joins CBSN AM to discuss.

Sep 23, 2021
03:40

New book explores Biden's rise to power

A new book out this week explores the life of Joe Biden, the 46th president of the United States, through the lens of his family. Politico's Ben Schreckinger joins CBSN AM to discuss why he choose to write "The Bidens."

Sep 23, 2021
06:46

U.S. billionaires pay 8.2% income tax, says White House analysis

Analysis showing billionaires have a lower income tax rate than ordinary Americans comes as administration makes the case for raising taxes on the richest people in the U.S.

Sep 23, 2021

President Biden Hosts Virtual Covid-19 Summit

Biden tries to unite Democrats on agenda

The fate of President Biden's domestic agenda largely depends on the ability of congressional Democrats to agree on spending prerogatives contained in two bills.

Sep 23, 2021

More than 1,000 migrants allowed into U.S.

More than 1,000 mostly Haitian migrants have been allowed to enter the U.S. as part of the legal asylum process, contradicting the Biden administration's announcement that migrants arriving at the border will be immediately deported. Manuel Bojorquez takes a look.

Sep 22, 2021
03:12

Biden meets with Democrats on spending plan

Some of President Biden's most ambitious plans are facing opposition not only from Republicans but members of his own party. Ed O'Keefe has the latest.

Sep 22, 2021
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Key aspects of Biden agenda at risk

Democrats are working to pass President Biden's infrastructure bill and stopgap funding to keep the government running. CBS News political contributor and Democratic strategist Joel Payne joins CBSN's Tanya Rivero with more on the legislative fight.

Sep 22, 2021
07:50

Biden urges unity in first address to United Nations

After a chaotic withdrawal from Afghanistan and a rift with France over nuclear submarines, President Biden said it was time to move on and focus on fighting COVID and climate change. Ed O'Keefe has more on the president's remarks to the United Nations.

Sep 21, 2021
02:07

U.S. President Joe Biden addresses the 76th Session of the U.N. General Assembly in New York City

Biden says world stands at an "inflection point" in first U.N. address

"Simply put, we stand, in my view, at an inflection point in history," the president told the U.N. General Assembly.

Sep 21, 2021

From the archives: Joe Biden's Note to Self

"CBS This Morning" revisits a personal message from now President-elect Joe Biden. In 2016, he reflected on accomplishing some of his dreams and coping with devastating loss for the "CBS This Morning" series Note to Self.

Nov 9, 2020
07:57

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Biden calls for "intensive diplomacy" at U.N.

In his first speech before the U.N. General Assembly, President Biden addressed his plans to turn the U.S. to a new era of diplomacy and away from military power. He reaffirmed the U.S. isn't turning inward despite withdrawing troops from Afghanistan, and he also pushed for a diplomatic reset following four years of the Trump administration's "America First" policies. CBS News' Michael George reports from New York on the president's speech, and CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes discussed the key takeaways with CBSN's Tanya Rivero.

Sep 21, 2021
09:10

U.S. begins mass deportations of migrants in South Texas

More than 12,000 migrants, most of them Haitian, are currently camped beneath a bridge near Del Rio, Texas. Now, the U.S. is increasing its efforts to return these people to their home countries. CBS News national correspondent Manuel Bojorquez explains the situation. Then, CBS News immigration reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano to discuss.

Sep 20, 2021
08:56

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Biden's foreign and domestic challenges

President Joe Biden will address the United Nations General Assembly in New York City on Tuesday for the first time since taking office. It follows the difficult withdrawal from Afghanistan and criticism from NATO allies. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe, Politico White House correspondent Natasha Korecki and Insider political reporter Oma Seddiq join CBSN's "Red & Blue" anchor Elaine Quijano with more on that, plus the latest on COVID vaccine efforts and a looming deadline to keep the U.S. government funded.

Sep 20, 2021
15:21

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Biden faces legislative challenges

President Biden is facing a difficult road ahead on key parts of his administration's agenda. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion joins CBSN's Tanya Rivero with details on where things stand with his budget package, the bipartisan infrastructure bill, voting rights, immigration and more.

Sep 20, 2021
07:15

Biden meets with U.N. Secretary-General António Guterres

Guterres has called on the U.S. to end its "cold war" with China.

Sep 20, 2021

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Biden heads to U.N. General Assembly amid tensions with France

President Biden will be addressing the United Nations General Assembly for the first time.

Sep 20, 2021

Taliban tells women and girls to stay home from work and school

"I may as well be dead," one woman laments as the Islamic fundamentalists initiate a clear, if undeclared slide back to the repressive days of their 1st reign over Afghanistan.

Sep 20, 2021

French president to talk to Biden amid "grave crisis" over submarines

France wants an explanation over the the surprise end to a 2016 contract worth at least $66 billion with Australia to build 12 conventional diesel-electric submarines

Sep 19, 2021

Gottlieb says COVID origins may never be known

The former FDA commissioner talked with "Face the Nation" moderator Margaret Brennan about his upcoming book on COVID-19.

Sep 19, 2021

United Airlines CEO: Biden doing "admirable job" on vaccines

United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby says he expects business travel to begin to recover in January.

Sep 19, 2021
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Open: This is "Face the Nation," September 19

Today on “Face the Nation,” the Biden administration's booster shot plans hit a roadblock and Congress gets set for a fall budget showdown.

Sep 19, 2021
01:45

Migrants in Texas border town to be deported

The Biden administration is planning a wide-scale expulsion of thousands of migrants, mostly from Haiti, who suddenly descended upon the small Texas border town of Del Rio. Christina Ruffini has the details.

Sep 18, 2021
01:58

This week on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," September 19

NIH Director Francis Collins, Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders, and more appear on Sunday's "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan"

Sep 17, 2021

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Polls give Biden an edge over Trump

Joe Biden is leading President Trump in several key battleground states despite the pandemic forcing him to cut back on campaigning. Polls show the former vice president leading Mr. Trump in Georgia and North Carolina, and even narrowly ahead in Texas. He continues the search for a running mate, with one-on-one interviews with potential candidates set to begin after July 4. Ed O'Keefe reports on the upcoming election, and the primaries some states held this week.

Jun 27, 2020
03:14

Tony Dokoupil: Don't just trust me. Make me earn it.

"You come first," declares the new anchor of the Evening News. "Not advertisers. Not politicians. Not corporate interests — including the new owners of CBS."

Jan 1

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Trump says if Iran kills protesters, U.S. will "come to their rescue"

As U.S.-Iran tension soars, Trump warns violence against protesters could bring an American intervention: "We are locked and loaded and ready to go."

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Fire In Bar At Swiss Ski Resort Of Crans-Montana Kills Dozens

Grim wait for families as work begins to ID victims of Swiss resort fire

Many of those killed and injured by a fire that tore through a bar in Switzerland's Crans-Montana ski resort were teenagers celebrating the new year.

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Records reveal Minnesota's long history with day care fraud warnings

Audits completed in the past 10 years show that Minnesota has lacked the teeth to properly vet attendance records and go after possible fraudsters proactively.

9H ago

"Like a horror movie": Survivors, witnesses describe Swiss ski resort fire

As a deadly fire tore through the Le Constellation bar in the Swiss ski town of Crans-Montana, young people trapped inside tried desperately to escape.

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President Trump Returns To The White House

Trump says he underwent CT scan, not MRI, during October examination

"In retrospect, it's too bad I took it because it gave them a little ammunition," President Trump told The Wall Street Journal.

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Italian PM Plays Role Of EU Emissary To US, As Bloc Aims For Tariff Deal

U.S. reduces proposed tariffs on Italian pasta, Italy says

Steep U.S. import duties targeting 13 Italian pasta makers will be sharply reduced, Italy's foreign ministry said on Jan. 1.

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Price hikes hit ACA health insurance plans as subsidies expire

Enhanced tax credits that have helped Americans offset the cost of Affordable Care Act health insurance for the last four years expired overnight.

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Woman killed in suspected mountain lion attack in Colorado

A woman was killed in what appears to be the first fatal mountain lion attack in Colorado in nearly 30 years.

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Venus Williams gets wild card for Australian Open at age 45

Venus Williams, 45, received a wild-card entry to the 2026 Australian Open at Melbourne Park 28 years after her first appearance.

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Woman says tea laced with pills given to ex was a chemistry experiment

Esther Jane Stephen, a high school softball coach, was arrested in 2020 in the fatal shooting of her former fiancé Shea Briar in Jay County, Indiana. Prosecutors say Stephen, known as E.J., had attempted to kill him before with a drink laced with ibuprofen.

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After Swiss Alps bar fire, a look at America's past nightclub and bar fires

A look at bar and nightclub fires in the United States with significant death tolls and similar risks that led to the tragedies.

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U.S. says China military drills near Taiwan "increase tensions unnecessarily"

Chinese war games around Taiwan "unnecessarily" spiked tensions in the region, the U.S. State Department said, calling on Beijing to "cease its military pressure."

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Trump says he underwent CT scan, not MRI, during October examination

"In retrospect, it's too bad I took it because it gave them a little ammunition," President Trump told The Wall Street Journal.

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U.S. reduces proposed tariffs on Italian pasta, Italy says

Steep U.S. import duties targeting 13 Italian pasta makers will be sharply reduced, Italy's foreign ministry said on Jan. 1.

16H ago

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Trump administration delays tariff increases on furniture, kitchen cabinets

The one-year delay comes as President Trump has rolled back some other import duties amid affordability concerns.

Jan 1

Price hikes hit ACA health insurance plans as subsidies expire

Enhanced tax credits that have helped Americans offset the cost of Affordable Care Act health insurance for the last four years expired overnight.

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What's open on New Year's Day 2026? See which stores are operating.

Banks, post offices and major stock exchanges will be closed in observance of the federal holiday, but some stores are open.

Jan 1

West Maui Slowly Reopens To Residents And Tourism After Devastating Fire

Federal appeals court blocks Hawaii's tourist tax on cruise ships

The levy, which would impose a new 11% tax on the gross fares paid by a cruise ship's passenger, was set to go into effect at the start of 2026.

Dec 31, 2025

Politics

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Records reveal Minnesota's long history with day care fraud warnings

Audits completed in the past 10 years show that Minnesota has lacked the teeth to properly vet attendance records and go after possible fraudsters proactively.

9H ago

White House aiming to get final approval for Trump-backed ballroom by March

The Trump administration is aiming to move a planned 90,000-square-foot White House ballroom through the federal government's review process at a rapid clip, with final approvals as soon as early March.

12H ago

Zohran Mamdani Sworn In As New York City's New Mayor

4 takeaways from NYC Mayor Mamdani's inauguration speech

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani made bold promises for his administration in his first speech.

9H ago

U.S. says China military drills near Taiwan "increase tensions unnecessarily"

Chinese war games around Taiwan "unnecessarily" spiked tensions in the region, the U.S. State Department said, calling on Beijing to "cease its military pressure."

18H ago

Trump says he underwent CT scan, not MRI, during October examination

"In retrospect, it's too bad I took it because it gave them a little ammunition," President Trump told The Wall Street Journal.

12H ago

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Price hikes hit ACA health insurance plans as subsidies expire

Enhanced tax credits that have helped Americans offset the cost of Affordable Care Act health insurance for the last four years expired overnight.

11H ago

Some states ban junk food from SNAP benefits

In 2026, several states are set to prohibit individuals from purchasing certain junk food items using their federal benefits. Meg Oliver has the details.

Dec 31, 2025
01:54

A flu vaccine is prepared for a patient at a pediatric doctor's office on Sept. 12, 2025, in Coral Gables, Florida.

Flu cases spiking this holiday season, CDC data shows

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says 32 jurisdictions are showing "high" or "very high" levels of flu.

Dec 30, 2025

New California tortilla law aims to decrease birth defects in Latino babies

Mom-and-pop shops will be exempt from this change, but big manufacturers in California will need to start adding folic acid to tortillas beginning January 1.

Dec 30, 2025

Advances in treatment for Alzheimer's disease

The number of Americans with Alzheimer's disease is expected to double from 7 million in 2020 to 14 million by 2060, according to the CDC. However, advances in treatment options are giving more people hope in slowing the decline. Dr. Jon LaPook breaks it down.

Dec 29, 2025
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"Like a horror movie": Survivors, witnesses describe Swiss ski resort fire

As a deadly fire tore through the Le Constellation bar in the Swiss ski town of Crans-Montana, young people trapped inside tried desperately to escape.

updated 23M ago

Venus Williams gets wild card for Australian Open at age 45

Venus Williams, 45, received a wild-card entry to the 2026 Australian Open at Melbourne Park 28 years after her first appearance.

1H ago

Grim wait for families as work begins to ID victims of Swiss resort fire

Many of those killed and injured by a fire that tore through a bar in Switzerland's Crans-Montana ski resort were teenagers celebrating the new year.

1H ago

Trump says if Iran kills protesters, U.S. will "come to their rescue"

As U.S.-Iran tension soars, Trump warns violence against protesters could bring an American intervention: "We are locked and loaded and ready to go."

2H ago

U.S. says China military drills near Taiwan "increase tensions unnecessarily"

Chinese war games around Taiwan "unnecessarily" spiked tensions in the region, the U.S. State Department said, calling on Beijing to "cease its military pressure."

18H ago

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Rosé talks rise in music industry and doubts

K-pop star Rosé is up for three Grammy nominations, including Record and Song of the Year. She spoke with "CBS Mornings" about her rise to fame and the doubts she still has at times.

1H ago
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FILE PHOTO: George and Amal Clooney host their annual fundraiser 'The Albie Awards' in London

France defends granting George Clooney and his family French citizenship

George Clooney and his wife, Amal Clooney, were granted French citizenship because "they contribute, through their distinguished actions, to France's international influence and cultural outreach," the French government said.

Dec 31, 2025

Notable works entering the public domain in 2026

Here are the significant books, films and characters joining the list of works in the public domain on Jan. 1, 2026.

Jan 1

Noah Wyle on authenticity of "The Pitt"

The hit series "The Pitt" has earned praise for its realistic look at the pressures facing health care workers. Chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook spoke to the star of the show, Noah Wyle, for "CBS Sunday Morning." Wyle talked about how the cast prepared for their roles beyond learning their lines before shooting the series even began.

Dec 31, 2025
04:47

New Year's Eve Live: Nashville's Big Bash 2025

Here's who's performing on New Year's Eve to ring in 2026

Here's what to know about the lineup of performances scheduled for New Year's Eve, as crowds gather in Times Square to ring in 2026.

Jan 1

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Economic oasis emerges in the Arizona desert

Arizona is fast becoming a major hub for computer chip production thanks to what's being called the largest foreign direct investment in U.S. history. Kris Van Cleave takes us to a sprawling campus in Phoenix that is providing thousands of jobs while reducing America's reliance on overseas products.

Dec 31, 2025
02:07

OpenAI hiring for head safety executive to mitigate AI risks

The company's investment in safety prevention comes amid growing concerns over the potential harm of artificial intelligence.

Dec 29, 2025

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.

Mar 28, 2024
03:27

Instacart ending AI price tests for retailers

Instacart says its ending its controversial system of using AI price tests for retailers. Earlier this month, an investigation by Consumer Reports and progressive think tank Groundwork Collaborative found that Instacart's algorithmic pricing charged various prices for the same item from the same store. Jo Ling Kent reports.

Dec 23, 2025
02:05

Tech companies push for data centers

Massive tech companies wanting to build more data centers in the U.S. are lobbying for support among Americans, according to a recent report by POLITICO. Gabby Miller joins CBS News with more on her reporting.

Dec 22, 2025
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Science

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2025 was so hot it pushed Earth past critical climate change mark

2025 was the third hottest year on record and pushed Earth past a critical climate change mark, scientists say.

Dec 30, 2025

Major climate research center on Trump administration chopping block

The Trump administration intends to dismantle one of the world's leading climate research institutions, in Boulder, Colorado, over what it said were concerns about "climate alarmism."

Dec 17, 2025

Researchers capture video of rare polar bear adoption

The footage of a bear caring for an adopted cub was captured during the annual polar bear migration along the Western Hudson Bay in Churchill, Manitoba.

Dec 17, 2025

Paleoartistic reconstruction of what the environment might have looked like approximately 210 million years ago, as preserved in the rocks of the Fraele Valley (Stelvio National Park). Along the shore of the Tethys Ocean, a herd of prosauropod dinosaurs w

Dinosaur tracks showing "herds moving in synchrony" found in Italy

Most of the footprints are elongated and made by bipeds. The best-preserved ones bear traces of at least four toes.

Dec 16, 2025

Interstellar comet is making its closest approach to Earth

NASA continues to aim its space telescopes at the visiting ice ball, estimated to be up to 3.5 miles in size.

Dec 15, 2025

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Woman says tea laced with pills given to ex was a chemistry experiment

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Fallout grows over freezing of child care funds

After the Trump administration paused federal assistance to child care centers in Minnesota, parents are now wondering if their kids' day care is in jeopardy, as the government investigates fraud claims. Jonah Kaplan has been following this developing story.

Dec 31, 2025
02:40

Epstein survivors decry delay in releasing files

There may be millions of documents the Justice Department still needs to release from the case against convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. By law, those files were required to be made public nearly two weeks ago. Scott MacFarlane has the latest.

Dec 31, 2025
01:21

Day care in Minneapolis vandalized after viral video purporting fraud

A Minneapolis day care says that vandals damaged the facility early this week, after a YouTube video purporting to expose fraud among day cares in the Twin Cities metro area went viral.

Dec 31, 2025

New Orleans marks 1 year since terror attack

New Orleans is marking one year since 14 people were killed and dozens more were injured in a terror attack on the city's iconic Bourbon Street. Kati Weis spoke to the family of one of the victims about how they're remembering their loved one.

Dec 31, 2025
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NASA's search for next lunar rover

NASA astronauts took their first drive on the moon 54 years ago. Now, three companies are competing for a NASA contract to build a new lunar rover for use starting with the Artemis 5 mission in 2030. Kris Van Cleave reports.

Dec 22, 2025
03:02

Artemis 2 astronauts rehearse countdown for upcoming moon launch

NASA is gearing up to send four Artemis astronauts on looping test flight around the moon in 2026.

Dec 21, 2025

Woman is first wheelchair user launched into space

A German aerospace engineer made history Saturday, becoming the first wheelchair user to go into space when she took a 10-minute trip aboard a Blue Origin rocket.

Dec 20, 2025
00:20

Blue Origin safely launches wheelchair user to space and back

German engineer Michaela Benthaus is the first person with a significant physical handicap to reach space.

Dec 20, 2025

Jared Isaacman, billionaire who's flown with SpaceX, confirmed to lead NASA

President Trump withdrew Isaacman's nomination for NASA administrator in April, before nominating him again in November.

Dec 17, 2025

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Notable Deaths in 2025

A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.

Dec 29, 2025
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Evidence in the Barbara Kendhammer case

Does the evidence show a cover-up, or was Todd Kendhammer wrongfully convicted for the murder of his wife?

Dec 23, 2025
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Nov 6, 2025
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Family seeks answers in death of newlywed who disappeared in 2005 while on Mediterranean honeymoon cruise.

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Who is Alix Tichelman?

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Rosé talks rise in music industry and doubts

K-pop star Rosé is up for three Grammy nominations, including Record and Song of the Year. She spoke with "CBS Mornings" about her rise to fame and the doubts she still has at times.

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Man describes deadly Swiss Alps bar fire

Around 40 people were killed in a fire that happened at a bar at a popular ski resort in the Swiss Alps during New Year's celebrations. More than 100 were injured. Ramy Inocencio reports.

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2026 kicks off with busy holiday travel

The first Friday of 2026 is expected to be one of the busiest holiday travel days with more than 47,000 U.S. flights scheduled to take off. More than 122 million Americans traveled over the past two weeks during the holiday season, according to AAA.

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Softball coach, ex-player arrested for murder

Prosecutors allege an Indiana high school softball coach enlisted a former player in a plot to murder her ex-fiancé in January 2020. Anne-Marie Green reports for "48 Hours."

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Millions facing health care cost increases

Enhanced tax credits that have helped reduce the cost of health insurance for the vast majority of Affordable Care Act enrollees expired overnight as 2026 arrived, cementing higher health costs for millions of Americans at the start of the new year. Nicole Sganga reports.

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