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A powerful stream of moisture is bringing much-needed precipitation to drought-stricken parts of Northern California. For many areas, though, the heavy rain, wind and snow are too much; and,It was a year ago this week that the pursuit of a former LA cop and accused killer Christopher Dorner reached its climax. Carter Evans recalls being on the front lines of the final confrontation.
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After several days of deadly violence, Ukraine President Viktor Yanukovych made several concessions to the opposition, which include agreeing to early elections by the end of the year; and, "CBS Evening News" director Eric Shapiro started his career in the CBS mail room in 1963. Now, 51 years later, Shapiro is retiring at the top of his game.
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U.S. officials stopped short of calling the troop movement an outright invasion, but one told David Martin it appears to be a classic operation for inserting troops in a foreign country; and, Steve Hartman meets an 8-year-old boy who found $20 in a parking lot and was thinking of spending it on a new video game. That changed when he saw the man in uniform.
Omicron could increase economic strain
The federal government faces new questions over economic issues that could be caused by the Omicron variant of COVID-19. Plus, the Senate is nearing its deadline to raise the national debt ceiling. CBS News' Skyler Henry, Wall Street Journal congressional reporter Siobhan Hughes and New York Times White House correspondent Jim Tankersley join CBSN's "Red & Blue" with more.
Economic uncertainty looms for Biden administration
President Biden traveled to Minnesota Tuesday to highlight aspects of his $1 trillion infrastructure plan. Mr. Biden's trip comes as concerns over the new COVID-19 variant, rising inflation and issues within the nation's supply chain threaten to derail his overall economic agenda. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang joins CBSN's Ed O'Keefe to discuss.
Biden faces pressure on Omicron variant
President Joe Biden urged caution, but stressed this is not the time to panic during his remarks from the White House yesterday on the Omicron variant. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes joined CBSN with more on what the administration is doing in light of the new coronavirus strain.
Biden urges booster shots as Omicron spreads
The Biden administration is working on its response to the Omicron variant as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention encourages all Americans to get a COVID vaccine booster. Chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes joins CBSN AM with more news from Washington.
White House unveils holiday decorations
First lady Jill Biden unveiled the White House holiday decorations, which include 41 Christmas trees and 10,000 ornaments.
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President Biden says while the Omicron variant is a cause for concern, it's not cause for panic. Speaking at the White House on Monday, Mr. Biden once again urged Americans to get vaccinated and to get their booster shots. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe joins CBSN's Bradley Blackburn to discuss the Biden administration's response to the new variant and more.
White House preps for busy end of the year
President Biden is hoping to pass his Build Back Better social spending plan as a government shutdown and debt ceiling crisis loom. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes joins CBSN AM from the White House with more.
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Mediators push to keep U.S.-Iran talks going after intense flare-up
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Pentagon releases new UFO files with 40 more videos and documents
The U.S. military on Friday released a new batch of files related to UFOs, or UAP, the fourth group of documents unveiled in recent months.
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Schiff launches inquiry into DOJ's closure of baby formula probe
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Man partially sucked out of plane window during flight, passenger says
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Lynette Hooker may have returned to sailboat before disappearance, source says
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Ex-Epoch Times CFO pleads guilty in $67 million money laundering scheme
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Millions of Americans have until July 10 to claim refunds from the IRS
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At least 11 killed by wildfire in southern Spain
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New info in case of missing woman in Bahamas
Coast Guard investigators are looking into the disappearance of Lynette Hooker, 55, who went missing in the Bahamas. While Hooker's husband claims she fell from a dinghy, a source close to the family tells CBS News that Hooker may have returned to the couple's sailboat before she vanished. Cristian Benavides reports.
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New info in case of missing woman in Bahamas
Coast Guard investigators are looking into the disappearance of Lynette Hooker, 55, who went missing in the Bahamas. While Hooker's husband claims she fell from a dinghy, a source close to the family tells CBS News that Hooker may have returned to the couple's sailboat before she vanished. Cristian Benavides reports.
Roommate claims Kirk suspect confessed
Tyler Robinson is accused of killing conservative activist Charlie Kirk. In new police interview footage seen in court, Robinson's former roommate and partner told investigators that Robinson confessed to the crime. Carter Evans has the latest details from Utah.
Tyler Robinson's roommate on Kirk comments
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Some Maine voters are in limbo after Democrat Graham Platner withdrew from his Senate race following a sexual assault allegation, which he denies. Caitlin Huey-Burns reports.
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