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Following Texas Gov. Rick Perry's authorization to deploy 1,000 National Guardsman to the Mexican border, many residents of the Lone Star state are wondering what took so long

Following Texas Gov. Rick Perry's authorization to deploy 1,000 National Guardsman to the Mexican border, many residents of the Lone Star state are wondering what took so long. Landowners like Lorenzo Anzaldua have seen their property turned into a virtual highway for scores of women and children desperately racing across the border. Anna Werner reports.

Jul 21, 2014
01:40

Saturday at 10: A beauty queen is found murdered. The prime suspect -- the priest who heard her confession

A beauty queen is found murdered. The prime suspect -- the priest who heard her confession. Richard Schlesinger reports Saturday, July 26 at 10 p.m. ET/PT on CBS.

Jul 18, 2014
00:15

Six members of a suburban Houston family killed last week were remembered Wednesday at their funeral

Six members of a suburban Houston family killed last week were remembered Wednesday at their funeral. Cassidy Stay, who was shot in the head and was the only member of the family to survive, did not speak at the funeral. Omar Villafranca reports.

Jul 17, 2014
02:25

Thomas Mixon, Stephen Stay’s friend and former Scout leader for son Bryan, reflects on why friends gravitated towards the Stay family

Thomas Mixon, Stephen Stay’s friend and former Scout leader for son Bryan, reflects on why friends gravitated towards the Stay family.

Jul 16, 2014
00:22

Don Guthrie, a longtime family friend of the Stay family, shares his hopes for Wednesday’s funeral

Don Guthrie, a longtime family friend of the Stay family, shares his hopes for Wednesday’s funeral.

Jul 16, 2014
00:26

Crystal Ross, Katie Stay's best friend, describes Cassidy's personality and upbringing

Crystal Ross, Katie Stay's best friend, describes Cassidy's personality and upbringing.

Jul 16, 2014
00:24

20% of all Chick-fil-A proceeds went to 15-year-old Cassidy Stay in Houston Texas on Tuesday

Twenty percent of all Chick-fil-A proceeds for a day went to 15-year-old Cassidy Stay in Houston, Texas. She was the sole survivor after her family was gunned down in their home by an ex in-law, according to police. KHOU Andrew Horansky reports.

Jul 16, 2014
01:26

Pulitzer prize-winning journalist José Antonio Vargas was surprised to be taken into custody yesterday at a Texas airport for being in the country illegally

Pulitzer prize-winning journalist José Antonio Vargas was surprised to be taken into custody yesterday at a Texas airport for being in the country illegally. Anna Werner reports from Dallas, Texas.

Jul 16, 2014
02:41

Two Texas lawmakers introduced legislation intended to discourage Central Americans from sending their children to the U.S.

Two Texas lawmakers, Sen. John Cornyn, a Republican, and Rep. Henry Cuellar, a Democrat, introduced legislation intended to discourage Central Americans from sending their children to the U.S. The bill calls for unaccompanied minors to see a judge within seven days of being detained. Nancy Cordes reports.

Jul 15, 2014
02:12

Rep. Luis Gutierrez, D-Ill., says the "border is secure," and he warns against demonizing the undocumented children arriving at the U.S. from Central America

Rep. Luis Gutierrez, D-Ill., says the "border is secure," and he warns against demonizing the undocumented children arriving at the U.S. from Central America.

Jul 13, 2014
04:48

Gov. Rick Perry, R-Texas, pans the federal government's response to the flood of unaccompanied minors at the U.S.-Mexico border

Gov. Rick Perry, R-Texas, pans the federal government's response to the flood of unaccompanied minors at the U.S.-Mexico border.

Jul 13, 2014
06:56

White House spokesman says a better solution would be passing the Senate's comprehensive immigration reform bill, which would add 20,000 Border Batrol agents

Instead of sending the National Guard to secure the U.S.-Mexico border, White House spokesman Josh Earnest says the House should pass the Senate's comprehensive immigration reform bill, which would add 20,000 Border Batrol agents.

Jul 11, 2014
04:03

After claiming that he is doing his job while Republicans are not, the president apologized for cutting in line at an Austin barbeque joint and breaking Texan etiquette

After claiming that he is doing his job while Republicans are not, the president apologized for cutting in line at an Austin barbeque joint and breaking Texan etiquette. Norah O'Donnell reports.

Jul 11, 2014
01:45

President Obama is in Texas, pushing opponents to back his solution for the illegal immigration crisis on the Mexican border, but he didn't convince Gov. Perry when they met in Dallas

President Obama is in Texas, pushing opponents to back his solution for the illegal immigration crisis on the Mexican border, but he didn't convince Gov. Perry when they met in Dallas. Major Garrett reports.

Jul 10, 2014
02:48

When asked why he had not visited the border on his trip to Texas to meet with Gov. Rick Perry, President Obama replied: "This isn't theater"

When asked why he had not visited the border on his trip to Texas to meet with Gov. Rick Perry, President Obama replied: "This isn't theater."

Jul 9, 2014
01:41

President Obama says despite an "unprecedented" coalition of support behind immigration reform, Republicans in Congress are blocking progress on that issue

Jul 9, 2014
01:09

President George W. Bush and his wife are showing off their generally off-limits ranch in Crawford, Texas, in a series of photos

President George W. Bush and his wife are showing off their generally off-limits ranch in Crawford, Texas, in a series of photos. Jeff Glor reports.

Jul 9, 2014
00:34

As President Obama is expected to meet with Texas leaders about the recent spike in undocumented immigrants crossing into the country, ranchers along the border say the problem has been building for years with deadly consequences

As President Obama is expected to meet with Texas leaders about the recent spike in undocumented immigrants crossing into the country, ranchers along the border say the problem has been building for years with deadly consequences. Manuel Bojorquez reports.

Jul 9, 2014
03:33

President Obama's trip to Texas will focus on raising money for Democrats facing reelection, but he will also meet with Gov. Rick Perry and other state leaders to discuss the flood of undocumented immigrants crossing the border

President Obama's trip to Texas will focus on raising money for Democrats facing reelection, but he will also meet with Gov. Rick Perry and other state leaders to discuss the flood of undocumented immigrants crossing the border. Major Garrett reports.

Jul 9, 2014
02:55

Authorities in Brooks County, Texas, have recovered more than 300 bodies of immigrants who died trying to cross illegally since 2011

Authorities in Brooks County, Texas, have recovered more than 300 bodies of immigrants who died trying to cross illegally since 2011. Four bodies have been recovered in the past two weeks, and with the hottest summer months ahead, deputies expect the death toll to keep rising. Manuel Bojorquez reports.

Jul 8, 2014
02:17

President Obama is in Texas and will meet with Gov. Rick Perry on immigration Wednesday

President Obama is in Texas and will meet with Gov. Rick Perry on immigration Wednesday. Though he met the president at the airport a year ago, Perry turned down an airport greeting this time. Bill Plante reports from the White House.

Jul 8, 2014
01:06

If you're a kid looking to escape the poverty and isolation of Presidio, Texas, there's no greater vehicle than the Presidio Rocket Club, launched by science teacher Shella Condino

If you're a kid looking to escape the poverty and isolation of Presidio, Texas, there's no greater vehicle than the Presidio Rocket Club, launched by science teacher Shella Condino. Her goal isn't really to make future rocket scientists; it's more just to make futures. Steve Hartman reports.

Jul 6, 2014
02:45

This week’s moment in nature takes us to Caprock Canyons State Park in the Texas Panhandle, home to the Lone Star State’s official bison herd

This week's moment in nature takes us to Caprock Canyons State Park in the Texas Panhandle, home to the Lone Star State's official bison herd. Footage provided by the Texas Parks & Wildlife Department, from videographers Earl Nottingham and Bruce Biermann.

Jul 6, 2014
03:01

Daniel Vaughn has critiqued half of the 1,600 hundred barbecue joints in Texas

Daniel Vaughn has critiqued half of the 1,600 hundred barbecue joints in Texas. Having logged 13,000 miles making his way to various restaurants across the state, Vaughn is showing no sign of slowing down. Michelle Miller reports.

Jul 3, 2014
02:33

Tensions are high in Murrieta, California, as residents react to the influx of more undocumented immigrants arriving from overburdened facilities in Texas

Tensions are high in Murrieta, California, as residents react to the influx of more undocumented immigrants arriving from overburdened facilities in Texas. John Blackstone reports.

Jul 3, 2014
02:17

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."

2H ago

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

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

NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani addresses New Yorkers at public inauguration

Zohran Mamdani was sworn in early Thursday as the 112th mayor of New York City. The democratic socialist is the city's first Muslim mayor, as well as one of its youngest ever.

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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.

11H ago

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.

16H ago

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

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."

17H 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.

11H ago

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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

Furniture store with many sofas, armchairs and other furniture in different colors and materials

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.

22H ago

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

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

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."

17H 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.

11H ago

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.

22H 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
03:41

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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.

updated 19M 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.

updated 36M 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."

17H ago

At least 6 reported killed during Iran protests over struggling economy

The deaths may mark the start of a heavier-handed response by Iran's theocracy over the demonstrations, which have slowed in Tehran but expanded elsewhere.

11H 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

Technology

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Technology

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
02:57

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
03:01

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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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The life & near death of prizefighter Christy Salters-Martin

Christy Salters-Martin dominated in the boxing ring but faced her toughest challenger at home.

Nov 6, 2025
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The Smith family hopes that one day the case will be solved and say they will never stop fighting for George. July 5, 2013 will mark eight years since he disappeared.

Timeline: The disappearance of George Smith

Family seeks answers in death of newlywed who disappeared in 2005 while on Mediterranean honeymoon cruise.

Sep 11, 2025
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Who is Alix Tichelman?

Meet the tattooed beauty charged in the death of Google executive Forrest Hayes.

Aug 30, 2025
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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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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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