U.K. prime minister resigning
Liz Truss announced Thursday she is resigning as U.K. prime minister after members of her own party called for her to step down. This comes less than two months into her tenure. Ramy Inocencio reports.
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UK prime minister faces pressure to resign
U.K. Prime Minister Liz Truss faced British parliament Wednesday as criticism grows over her economic agenda amid record inflation. CBS News’ Nikki Battiste and Lana Zak speak with foreign correspondent Ramy Inocencio on whether Truss’ days are numbered.
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Liz Truss walks back tax cuts amid recession fears
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King Charles III will not attend U.N. climate change summit
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Britain's new prime minister promises "bold plan"
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New British Prime Minister Liz Truss speaks
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Trump admin. touts its transparency. Yet few Iran war details have been shared.
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Sen. Moreno says ex-son-in-law Max Miller shouldn't serve in Congress
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Trump admin. touts its transparency. Yet few Iran war details have been shared.
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Spain's Ceuta grapples with aftermath of border surge
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Scarlett Johansson, skin care mogul
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Does your phone eavesdrop on you?
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Rare footage of humpback whale birth captured on drone video
The footage is believed to be only the fourth complete humpback whale birth ever recorded on film anywhere in the world and the first-ever captured by drone.
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Nearly 30 beluga whales sent to the U.S.
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SpaceX launches first rocket since IPO
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Police release Nancy Guthrie ransom notes
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