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Violence in Gaza
Palestinians protested in Gaza as the new U. S. Embassy opened in Jerusalem. When they got too close to the border fence, Israelis used live ammunition. CBS News foreign correspondent Holly William witnessed the violence.
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First lady hospitalized for kidney condition
First lady Melania Trump is recovering at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center after undergoing a procedure to treat her kidney. President Trump went to the hospital to be with her. CBS News' Weijia Jiang reports.
Iran in despair after nuke deal pullout
CBS News correspondent Liz Palmer was in Tehran when President Trump announced that the U.S. would pull out of the multi-national nuclear deal with Iran. Palmer has reported from Iran many times, and says she's never seen people there so angry -- not only at America, but with their own government.
Trump to skip Israel ceremonies
President Trump will not be in Israel for the ceremonies Monday, however his daughter Ivanka and son-in-law Jared Kushner -- both senior White House advisers -- arrived in Israel Sunday. CBS News correspondent Errol Barnett reports.
U.S. Embassy to open soon
Hours from now, the U.S. will open its embassy in the Israeli capital, Jerusalem -- a city also claimed by Palestinians as their capital. The U.S. and most countries have long kept their embassies in Tel Aviv. CBS News correspondent Seth Doane reports from Jerusalem.
Politicians defend McCain
Few are laughing about an alleged remark a White House aide made about an ailing Sen. John McCain. The 81-year-old is home in Arizona fighting a deadly form of brain cancer. Errol Barnett reports.
How Trump plans to bring down drug prices
President Trump announced his plan on Friday for cutting prescription drug costs. The plan aims to increase competition and give private insurers more power to negotiate prices. CBS News political correspondent Ed O'Keefe takes a closer look.
Facebook ads released
On Thursday, Democrats released hundreds of Facebook ads purchased by Russians posing as Americans. The ads were aimed at building tensions ahead of the 2016 election. "Wired" editor-in-chief Nick Thompson takes a closer look.
Pentagon report on Niger ambush
A Pentagon report out Thursday shows multiple failures, including a lack of proper training, led to the deadly ambush in Niger last October. But it also showed the bravery of the soldiers killed. CBS News national security correspondent David Martin reports.
Americans freed from North Korea
Three Americans freed from North Korea were greeted by President Trump overnight. But one of the first people to see the men after their release is a State Department official, who says they're now trying to return to normal life. CBS News political correspondent Ed O'Keefe reports.
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Jimmy Carter lying in state at U.S. Capitol
Jimmy Carter is lying in state at the U.S. Capitol ahead of his state funeral on Jan. 9. Scott MacFarlane has more on the late former president's journey from Georgia to Washington, D.C.
New rule bans medical debt from credit reports
A new rule issued by the outgoing Biden administration will ban medical debt from appearing on people's credit reports. It's estimated the move will raise credit scores for around 15 million Americans by an average of 20 points. Nancy Cordes reports.
More dangerous winds expected in California
As wildfires continue to spread in Southern California, the worst of the heavy winds haven't even arrived. Lonnie Quinn takes a look at what comes next.
Meta to end fact-checking on its platforms
Mark Zuckerberg announced Tuesday that Meta is ending its fact-checking program for its platforms, which include Instagram and Facebook. President-elect Donald Trump said Tuesday he believed the change might be due to political threats he has made against Zuckerberg and his company in the past. Kelly O'Grady reports.
Wildfires spread in Southern California
A combination of hurricane-force winds and dry vegetation is fueling wildfires that are rapidly spreading in Southern California. Thousands have had to evacuate, some forced to abandon their cars amid major traffic jams and gridlock. Jonathan Vigliotti has the latest.
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Los Angeles wildfires preempt SAG Awards' nominations announcement
The Screen Actors Guild Awards nominations have canceled an in-person announcement planned for Wednesday morning due to devastating wildfires and winds in the Los Angeles area.
President Biden says he will become a great-grandfather today
President Biden said he is set to become a great-grandfather on Wednesday with the birth of his eldest granddaughter's first child.
Trump seeks Supreme Court's intervention in "hush money" case
The president-elect is set to be sentenced Friday at 9:30 a.m.
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California windstorm fuels Pacific Palisades wildfire, 2 others as residents flee
A massive wildfire burning in Los Angeles has forced tens of thousands of people to evacuate. Two other wind-driven blazes were spreading in the region.
Yellowstone Park shooter spewed racist views before attack, prosecutors say
Prosecutors said the gunman expressed white supremacist and antisemitic views before the shooting at Yellowstone National Park.
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Jimmy Carter's funeral will bring some closings. What to expect.
President Joe Biden designated Thursday, Jan. 9, as a national day of mourning for former President Jimmy Carter.
Another potential port strike is looming. Here's what to know.
After reaching a tentative deal that suspended a short strike in October, unionized dockworkers and port operators face another crucial test.
Verizon settlement: Here's how much some customers are getting
Verizon customers reported receiving settlement payments well below the minimum of $15, as stipulated in agreement.
CFPB sues Experian over "sham investigations" into consumer complaints
Experian accused of violating Fair Credit Reporting Act by reinserting disputed information back into credit reports.
U.S. Defense Department bans Tencent and other Chinese companies
Washington seeks to restrict sharing of advanced technology, deeming it a threat to national security.
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President Biden says he will become a great-grandfather today
President Biden said he is set to become a great-grandfather on Wednesday with the birth of his eldest granddaughter's first child.
Trump seeks Supreme Court's intervention in "hush money" case
The president-elect is set to be sentenced Friday at 9:30 a.m.
U.S. asks court to stop plea agreements in alleged 9/11 architect's case
The Justice Dept filed a motion to stop plea deals from moving forward in the war court in Guantanamo Bay, days before Khalid Sheikh Mohammed was set to plead guilty.
Jimmy Carter's funeral will bring some closings. What to expect.
President Joe Biden designated Thursday, Jan. 9, as a national day of mourning for former President Jimmy Carter.
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U.S. refunding application fees for immigration program for citizens' spouses
The government will issue refunds to tens of thousands of unauthorized immigrants married to American citizens who applied for a program that was struck down in court.
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Scientists: "Toxic" semen could kill female mosquitoes, curb disease spread
Female mosquitoes are targeted because only they bite and drink blood, thereby spreading diseases such as malaria and dengue fever.
Shortage of primary care doctors in U.S. comes down to money — and respect
More medical schools say they will no longer charge tuition. But evidence suggests it will take a lot more than a free ride.
Indian officials confirm first cases of HMPV, say "no reason to worry"
Officials in India have confirmed the country's first seven cases of human metapneumovirus, or HMPV, which is reportedly surging in neighboring China.
First bird flu death in U.S. reported in Louisiana
For the first time, bird flu has claimed a human life in the U.S. Louisiana's health department says the patient was over the age of 65 and reportedly had underlying health problems.
What to know about the HMPV virus reported in China
The human metapneumovirus is reportedly surging in China, but should Americans be concerned? Here's what to know about HMPV symptoms and more.
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Iran frees Italian journalist held for three weeks with no explanation
It's believed that Iran detained Italian journalist Cecilia Sala to use as a bargaining chip for the release of two Iranians held by Italy and the U.S.
Scientists: "Toxic" semen could kill female mosquitoes, curb disease spread
Female mosquitoes are targeted because only they bite and drink blood, thereby spreading diseases such as malaria and dengue fever.
Police say hiker lost 2 weeks in mountains found in "great condition"
A hiker who got lost in Australia's Snowy Mountains has shocked police by surviving on a couple muesli bars and foraged berries.
Cartel threatens to kill famed singer: "Last time you will receive a warning"
Photos of a banner threatening the lives of Natanael Cano and several other artists circulated on social media over the weekend.
Second man charged in Liam Payne's death surrenders to Argentine police
David Ezequiel Pereyra, 21, surrendered Monday to police in Barracas, south of Buenos Aires.
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Los Angeles wildfires preempt SAG Awards' nominations announcement
The Screen Actors Guild Awards nominations have canceled an in-person announcement planned for Wednesday morning due to devastating wildfires and winds in the Los Angeles area.
Second man charged in Liam Payne's death surrenders to Argentine police
David Ezequiel Pereyra, 21, surrendered Monday to police in Barracas, south of Buenos Aires.
Peter Yarrow of Peter, Paul and Mary dies at age 86
Peter Yarrow was a singer-songwriter and a social activist, but he was best known as one-third of the folk-music group Peter, Paul and Mary.
Meredith Vieira's husband Richard Cohen dies at 76
Former "Today" anchor Meredith Vieira's husband, journalist Richard Cohen, died on Christmas Eve at 76, the talk show's current hosts said Tuesday.
NAACP Image Awards nominees
Grammy-nominated artist Chlöe Bailey and NAACP President Derrick Johnson join "CBS Mornings" to announce nominees for the 56th NAACP Image Awards. The awards honor the achievements and performances of people of color across various fields.
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AI is center stage at 2025 CES
The 2025 Consumer Electronics Show was underway in Las Vegas on Tuesday. The annual trade conference spotlights some of the newest technological innovations from companies across the globe. Jason Hiner, editor-in-chief for tech news site ZDNET joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
Meta to stop fact-checking on Instagram, Facebook
Meta, parent company of Facebook and Instagram, announced Tuesday that its platforms will eliminate their third-party fact-checking systems. NPR correspondent Shannon Bond joins "The Daily Report" to discuss what that could mean for users moving forward.
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.
Meta to end fact-checking on its platforms
Mark Zuckerberg announced Tuesday that Meta is ending its fact-checking program for its platforms, which include Instagram and Facebook. President-elect Donald Trump said Tuesday he believed the change might be due to political threats he has made against Zuckerberg and his company in the past. Kelly O'Grady reports.
U.S. Defense Department bans Tencent and other Chinese companies
Washington seeks to restrict sharing of advanced technology, deeming it a threat to national security.
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Scientists: "Toxic" semen could kill female mosquitoes, curb disease spread
Female mosquitoes are targeted because only they bite and drink blood, thereby spreading diseases such as malaria and dengue fever.
Jimmy Carter's environmental legacy
As the U.S. Capitol prepares to honor former President Jimmy Carter, Rolling Stone climate reporter Jeff Goodell looks back on his environmental legacy.
U.K.'s biggest dinosaur footprint site discovered: "So surreal"
It is hoped the discovery will provide clues about how dinosaurs interacted, as well as their size and the speeds at which they moved.
What to know about tonight's "black moon"
It may sound spooky, but a black moon is nothing ominous.
Northern lights may be visible in parts of the U.S. New Year's Eve
Solar storms may bring northern lights to several states in the northern U.S. just in time for New Year's Eve, but cloud cover may put a damper on festivities.
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Cartel threatens to kill famed singer: "Last time you will receive a warning"
Photos of a banner threatening the lives of Natanael Cano and several other artists circulated on social media over the weekend.
Yellowstone Park shooter spewed racist views before attack, prosecutors say
Prosecutors said the gunman expressed white supremacist and antisemitic views before the shooting at Yellowstone National Park.
Image shows IED that was placed in French Quarter by truck attacker
Authorities say the New Orleans truck attacker placed two IEDs in the French Quarter. The photo shows rolls of nails and what appears to be a radio receiver inside a cooler.
Sons of "El Chapo" are negotiating plea deals with U.S. prosecutors
Ovidio Guzmán López and Joaquin Guzmán López didn't appear at the hearing in Chicago on Tuesday where prosecutors said they needed more time.
Louisiana mayor arrested after drug trafficking investigation
Seven people — including Tyrin Truong, mayor of Bogalusa, Louisiana — are facing charges issued in connection with a drug trafficking investigation.
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NASA studies options to rein in cost of Mars Sample Return mission
NASA hopes a revised plan will get Mars samples back to Earth faster and cost less than the agency's original plan.
Webb telescope spots record number of stars in distant galaxy
A phenomenon called gravitational lensing turned a galaxy into a "hall of mirrors of cosmic proportions," allowing for the discovery.
NASA probe beams home update after record-breaking flyby of sun
NASA said scientists began receiving more detailed telemetry — or "housekeeping data" — from the spacecraft on New Year's Day.
When and where to see the Quadrantids, 2025's first meteor shower
The first meteor shower of 2025 is about to peak. Here's how to watch and where you can see the Quadrantids.
Space debris weighing over 1,000 pounds crashes into Kenya village
Officials said they were investigating fragments of metal, believed to be from a rocket, that crashed into a village in the country's south.
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Notable Deaths in 2024
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
The Scott Peterson case: New evidence?
Peterson's death sentence for the murder of his pregnant wife Laci has been overturned. Now his supporters are pushing for a complete retrial.
The troubled marriage of Ashley and Doug Benefield
The seesaw marriage between the former ballerina and her much older husband only lasted four years, until she shot him on Sept. 27, 2020.
Texas couple investigates teen daughter's unusual death
Cayley Mandadi's mother and stepfather go to extreme lengths to prove her death was no accident.
Serial killer Rodney Alcala's secret photos
See some of convicted serial killer Rodney Alcala's photographs that were discovered by detectives in a Seattle storage locker.
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Jimmy Carter lies in state at U.S. Capitol
Former President Jimmy Carter will lie in state at the U.S. Capitol Wednesday, where people can pass by to pay their respects. It follows a day of ceremonies that honored the former president. CBS News' Nikole Killion has more.
Multiple wildfires burn near Los Angeles
Multiple wildfires are burning around Los Angeles, including the Palisades Fire, which has destroyed homes and businesses and forced tens of thousands to evacuate. It's one of three volatile fires in the area, fueled by high winds. CBS News' Jonathan Vigliotti has the latest.
Strong winds fuel Eaton Fire
In Pasadena, California, the Eaton Fire prompted mandatory evacuations. It was the second brush fire that exploded on Tuesday, fueled by strong winds.
Eye Opener: Wildfires cause evacuations in CA
Wildfires fueled by high winds force tens of thousands to evacuate near Los Angeles. Also, President-elect Trump refuses to rule out using military force to try and take control of Greenland and the Panama Canal. All that and all that matters in today's Eye Opener.
How Meta's community notes program might work
Meta is ending fact-checking on its platforms and moving to a community notes-style program like the one found on X. CBS News Confirmed executive producer Melissa Mahtani has more on what the new program could look like.