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Israeli settlements, and the expanding divide of settlers and Palestinians

Inside the occupied West Bank, the Israeli settlement of Karnei Shomron is one of more than a hundred carved into Palestinian land. Today, upwards of 700,000 Israelis live in communities scattered inside the West Bank and East Jerusalem, which the United Nations calls illegal. About 15% of settlers are Americans. Correspondent Seth Doane talks with two settlers, originally from West Virginia and Detroit, and with Palestinians in the West Bank now living on the other side of an Israeli security barrier.

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12/22: Sunday Morning

Hosted by Jane Pauley. In our cover story, David Pogue explores the creation of Handel’s “Messiah.” Also: Conor Knighton visits Asheville, N.C., where gingerbread houses are helping to bring a struggling community together; Ben Mankiewicz sits down with filmmaker Werner Herzog; Seth Doane examines the expansion of Israeli settlements in the occupied territories; Douglas Brinkley looks at Bob Dylan’s enduring love affair with the movies; Tom Hanson investigates hysteria about drones; and Kelefa Sanneh profiles TV and Broadway star Darren Criss, who helps “Sunday Morning” celebrate the holidays with musical performances joined by the Young People’s Chorus of New York City.

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Why there's new optimism for Gaza ceasefire

Momentum is building for a new ceasefire and hostage release deal between Israel and Hamas. CBS News foreign correspondent Chris Livesay has the latest developments.

Dec 18
02:56

Encouraging signs of ceasefire deal for Gaza

CIA Director William Burns is reportedly expected to be in Qatar Wednesday for talks to try to secure a Gaza ceasefire and hostage release deal. CBS News foreign correspondent Chris Livesay has more.

Dec 18
02:19

Syrians searching for loved ones

Over a week after the collapse of Bashar al-Assad's regime, Syrians are continuing to search for relatives who vanished under the dictatorship. CBS News foreign correspondent Imtiaz Tyab has more.

Dec 17
01:42

Assad appears to issue 1st remarks since fall

Ousted Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad appears to have issued his first statement since the fall of his regime over a week ago, giving new details about his final hours in the country before being evacuated to Russia. CBS News senior foreign correspondent Holly Williams has more on the current state of Syria.

Dec 16
01:59

More Israeli strikes reported against Syria

Israeli forces have reportedly launched more airstrikes over Syria, according to the U.K.-based war monitor, the Syrian Observatory. The strikes targeted missile warehouses and other former Syrian army sites along the country's coastline. Israel has not commented on the strikes. CBS News foreign correspondent Imtiaz Tyab has more.

Dec 16
04:35

Family of Travis Timmerman speaks out

The family of Travis Timmerman says they're overjoyed after the American was found in Syria in the wake of Bashar al-Assad's fall. CBS News foreign correspondent Ian Lee spoke with Timmerman's cousin about the ordeal.

Dec 13
03:04

U.S. concerns about ISIS comeback in Syria

Syria is at a crossroads in the wake of Bashar al-Assad's fall, with fears persisting that ISIS could use the collapse of the regime, and a potential power vacuum, to stage a comeback. CBS News senior foreign correspondent Holly Williams has more.

Dec 13
02:07

Preventing the reemergence of ISIS in Syria

The U.S. has around 900 troops deployed to Syria to help prevent ISIS from reemerging as concerns rise that extremists could take advantage of the power vacuum in the wake of the Assad regime. CBS News senior foreign correspondent Holly Williams has more.

Dec 11
01:40

Elections planned for Syria

Syria's new interim prime minister, Mohammad al-Bashir, is calling for Syrians who fled the country to return home after the toppling of Bashar al-Assad's regime. Bashir has been appointed by rebel groups to be the transitional head of government for the country before elections in March. CBS News senior foreign correspondent Elizabeth Palmer has more.

Dec 11
01:57

Netanyahu takes stand in corruption trial

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu testified in his corruption trial Tuesday, denying any wrongdoing. CBS News foreign correspondent Debora Patta has more.

Dec 10
03:27

Israeli strikes continue in Gaza

Israel's military continues its latest offensive against Hamas militants in Gaza as a weeklong ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah appears to continue to hold. CBS News' Debora Patta reports from Jerusalem.

Dec 8
02:15

"as1one" on promoting unity through music

"as1one" is the first male pop group to include both Israeli and Palestinian artists, formed after a talent search in Israel. The group's message of unity remained strong even in the aftermath of the Hamas attack on Israel last year.

Dec 6
07:01

Israeli troops reportedly raid Gaza hospital

The director of one of northern Gaza's last functioning hospitals says Israeli forces stormed the medical facility overnight. The raid came after a series of airstrikes around the hospital. CBS News foreign correspondent Debora Patta has the latest.

Dec 6
01:51

Ceasefire being tested by Israel, Hezbollah

Last week's ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah is in a fragile spot with Israel on Monday launching its largest wave of airstrikes across Lebanon since agreeing to the deal. Israel's military said it struck Hezbollah targets after the militant group launched two projectiles toward Israeli-held territory. CBS News contributor Robert Berger has more on that and on President-elect Donald Trump's warning to Hamas to release the hostages in Gaza before his inauguration.

Dec 3
03:59

Why the Syrian civil war is reigniting now

Syria's army and its allies are reported to have confronted an attack by forces affiliated with the Kurdish Syrian Democratic Forces in the north of the country. This comes after rebel fighters over the weekend took control of most of Aleppo. CBS News senior national security correspondent Charlie D'Agata has more on why the fighting in Syria is heating up again.

Dec 3
04:10

Latest details on Syrian civil war

Over the weekend, rebel fighters in Syria took control of most of Aleppo, the country's second-largest city, in a lightning assault. President Bashar al-Assad's regime has responded with airstrikes backed by Russia. CBS News reporter Courtney Kealy has more.

Dec 2
03:45

Shaky Israel-Hezbollah truce holds

Israel and the militant group Hezbollah continued Friday to accuse each other of violating the fragile ceasefire that went into effect earlier this week. In Gaza, however, nothing has changed as Palestinians still face relentless Israeli bombardment. Debora Patta reports from East Jerusalem.

Nov 29
02:27

Gunman shoots at Israeli bus in West Bank

Hamas has claimed responsibility for an attack by a gunman on a bus near an Israeli settlement in the West Bank Friday. At least eight people were injured and the attacker was shot dead by Israeli troops. CBS News foreign correspondent Debora Patta has the latest details.

Nov 29
03:59

Assessing the Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire deal

The ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah has taken effect and appears to be holding as people return to their homes in Lebanon. CBS News national security contributor Samantha Vinograd has a look at the implementation of the agreement.

Nov 27
03:42

Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire appears to hold

People are beginning to return to their homes in southern Lebanon after the ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah took effect and appeared to hold in its initial hours. CBS News contributor Andrew Boyd has more on the stop in fighting.

Nov 27
04:17

Israeli attacks on Dahieh area continue in Lebanon

Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire deal expected soon

President Biden is expected to announce that the U.S. and France have secured a 60-day ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon, a U.S. official tells CBS News. CBS News contributor Robert Berger has more details on how the ceasefire will work and what it means for the Middle East moving forward.

Nov 26
07:05

Optimism on Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire deal

At least 31 people were killed in Beirut Monday as Israel launched more airstrikes into Lebanon amid a renewed push for a ceasefire deal between the Israelis and Hezbollah. CBS News foreign correspondent Debora Patta has more.

Nov 26
01:36

New hopes for Israel-Hezbollah cease-fire

U.S. and Israeli officials are again saying a cease-fire between Israel and Hezbollah could be days away, but it's unclear what this deal would look like and obstacles remain before any agreement is made. CBS News foreign correspondent Debora Patta has more.

Nov 25
04:10

Winter weather interrupts some holiday weekend travel

Record holiday travel is expected in the U.S. this year, with the weekend before Christmas projected to be one of the busiest times for transit.

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Rep. Gonzales says "it feels as if Elon Musk is our prime minister"

Republican Rep. Tony Gonzales of Texas compared Elon Musk to a prime minister after the Tesla CEO got involved in a tumultuous funding fight on Capitol Hill this week.

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Poll: Most Americans think government is hiding information about drones

Over half of Americans see the drones that have been spotted over the East Coast as a threat to the U.S.

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Mayorkas "alarmed" by social media rhetoric on UnitedHealthcare CEO killing

UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson was gunned down in New York earlier this month, and there has been some celebration on social media of the suspected killer.

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Rickey Henderson, MLB Hall of Famer, dies at 65

Rickey Henderson is widely considered to be one of the best leadoff hitters and base stealers in baseball.

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Several hurt after driver plows through Texas mall; suspect killed by police

The suspect drove through the doors of a JCPenny in Killeen, Texas, and continued inside for "several hundred yards," an official said.

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2 U.S. Navy pilots eject safely when jet shot down by likely "friendly fire"

An F/A-18 fighter jet was "mistakenly fired on" by the guided missile cruiser USS Gettysburg, authorities said.

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The story of Handel's "Messiah"

Since its premiere in 1742, George Frideric Handel's 3.5-hour oratorio for chorus, soloists and orchestra has become a timeless message of hope, and a Christmas tradition.

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Mayorkas says "irresponsible politics" killed a "terrific solution" on the border

Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas said "a really terrific solution was killed by irresponsible politics" when the bipartisan border deal fell apart earlier this year.

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Sen. Joe Manchin on his time in the Senate and what the future holds

Sen. Joe Manchin sat down for an exit interview of sorts with "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan."

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Rep. Gonzales says "it feels as if Elon Musk is our prime minister"

Republican Rep. Tony Gonzales of Texas compared Elon Musk to a prime minister after the Tesla CEO got involved in a tumultuous funding fight on Capitol Hill this week.

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Full transcript of "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Dec. 15, 2024

On this "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" broadcast, Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas and Sen. Joe Manchin join Margaret Brennan.

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Winter weather interrupts some holiday weekend travel

Record holiday travel is expected in the U.S. this year, with the weekend before Christmas projected to be one of the busiest times for transit.

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Party City files for bankruptcy, a day after announcing mass layoffs

Party City informed employees in an email on Friday that it was conducting an immediate "mass layoff" at its headquarters.

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Senate approves bill to expand Social Security to millions of Americans

Senators approve a bill to expand Social Security benefits to millions of Americans, with President Biden expected to sign it into law.

Dec 21

How much more will it cost to heat your home this winter?

Here's what's driving up home heating costs, and how much families are expected to spend this winter.

Dec 20

United States Internal Revenue Service, IRS, Check and Corner of Envelope

IRS sending up to $1,400 to 1 million people. Here's who qualifies.

The IRS said it's sending out checks worth up to $1,400 to 1 million people. Here's what to know about the "special payments."

Dec 20

Feds sue Zelle, alleging nation's biggest banks failed to stop fraud

Government watchdog claims Americans lost hundreds of millions to fraud related to the bank-operated mobile payments network.

Dec 20

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Mayorkas says "irresponsible politics" killed a "terrific solution" on the border

Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas said "a really terrific solution was killed by irresponsible politics" when the bipartisan border deal fell apart earlier this year.

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Sen. Joe Manchin on his time in the Senate and what the future holds

Sen. Joe Manchin sat down for an exit interview of sorts with "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan."

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Rep. Gonzales says "it feels as if Elon Musk is our prime minister"

Republican Rep. Tony Gonzales of Texas compared Elon Musk to a prime minister after the Tesla CEO got involved in a tumultuous funding fight on Capitol Hill this week.

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Full transcript of "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Dec. 15, 2024

On this "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" broadcast, Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas and Sen. Joe Manchin join Margaret Brennan.

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Transcript: Roger Carstens on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Dec. 22, 2024

The following is a transcript of an interview with Roger Carstens, special presidential envoy for hostage affairs, on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that aired on Dec. 22, 2024.

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CDC releases concerning new flu numbers

Thirteen states reported "high" or "very high" levels of flu-like illness last week, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. That's double the number of states from the week before. Ali Bauman reports.

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A teen's misdiagnosis led to medication, but surgery led to a cure

Isaac Klapper was 10 years old when he started having episodes of what doctors initially thought was a movement disorder.

Dec 21

Why fish, birds and other animals yawn too, according to an expert

Humans aren't alone when it comes to yawning — all vertebrates do it. But why? An expert explains the likely reason behind this "evolutionarily ancient" act.

Dec 20

Stuffing stockings with skincare? Here's what kids should and shouldn't be using

Skin care is all the rage for teens and tweens these days, but be careful not to give products that could cause more harm than good.

Dec 20

Cost of health care concept, stethoscope and calculator on document

He went in for a colonoscopy. The hospital charged $19,000 for two.

A Chicago man was stuck with a big medical bill after undergoing a colonoscopy that found no evidence of cancer. Here's why.

Dec 19

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Israeli settlements, and the expanding divide of settlers and Palestinians

Today, upwards of 700,000 Israelis live in settlements which the U.N. calls illegal. "Sunday Morning" talks with two settlers and with Palestinians in the West Bank living on opposite sides of an Israeli security barrier.

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Five Dead And 200 Injured After Car Plows Into Magdeburg Christmas Market In Terror Attack

German authorities had received tipoffs about Christmas market attack suspect

Police in Magdeburg, Germany, said Sunday that those who died were four women aged 45, 52, 67 and 75, as well as a 9-year-old boy.

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2 U.S. Navy pilots eject safely when jet shot down by likely "friendly fire"

An F/A-18 fighter jet was "mistakenly fired on" by the guided missile cruiser USS Gettysburg, authorities said.

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Pope Francis tells Vatican staff to stop gossiping in Christmas speech

Pope Francis has told Vatican bureaucrats to stop speaking ill of one another, calling gossip "an evil that destroys social life."

Dec 21

At least 38 dead after crash between a passenger bus and a truck in Brazil

In 2024, more than 10,000 people died in traffic accidents in Brazil, according to the Ministry of Transportation.

Dec 21

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"Christmas Dance" by Darren Criss

In this web exclusive, Darren Criss and the Young People's Chorus of New York City help "Sunday Morning" celebrate the holiday in a performance of Criss' "Christmas Dance."

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Holiday music with Darren Criss: "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas"

Darren Criss, the beloved star of television's "Glee," and the Broadway musical "Maybe Happy Ending," helps "Sunday Morning" celebrate Christmas with a performance of the Hugh Martin-Ralph Blane standard, "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas."

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Music with Darren Criss: "Happy Holidays/The Holiday Season"

Darren Criss (the beloved star of television's "Glee," and the Broadway musical "Maybe Happy Ending") and the Young People's Chorus of New York City help "Sunday Morning" celebrate Christmas with a performance of "Happy Holidays/The Holiday Season."

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Darren Criss on counting his lucky stars

Darren Criss became a fan favorite on the hit TV series "Glee," and won an Emmy for "American Crime Story." Now he's starring in the acclaimed musical "Maybe Happy Ending." He talks about his road to Broadway, and his credo that "Life is a cabaret."

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Darren Criss on "Maybe Happy Ending"

Darren Criss became a fan favorite on the hit TV series "Glee," and won an Emmy for "American Crime Story." Now he's starring in the acclaimed musical "Maybe Happy Ending." He talks with correspondent Kelefa Sanneh about his road to Broadway, his blessings and losses, and his credo that "Life is a cabaret."

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Why drone hysteria has taken off

Alleged drone sightings have been multiplying exponentially, with more than 5,000 reported in the past few weeks. But experts say the majority of reports about unusual lights in the sky are probably anything but drones.

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Why drone hysteria has taken off

By most accounts, alleged drone sightings have been multiplying exponentially, with more than 5,000 reported in just the past few weeks. But experts say the majority of reports about unusual lights in the sky are probably anything but drones. Correspondent Tom Hanson reports.

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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
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Supreme Court agrees to hear case about TikTok ban

The Supreme Court said Wednesday it will hear an appeal from TikTok over a federal law that would ban the social media giant if it is not sold by its Chinese parent company. Jan Crawford has more.

Dec 18
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Teen victim of deepfake porn urges Congress to pass "Take It Down Act"

Elliston Berry's life was turned upside down after a photo she posted on Instagram was digitally altered online to be pornographic.

Dec 18

Science

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What to know about the winter solstice, 2024's shortest day

The 2024 winter solstice, the shortest day of the year, happens on Saturday, Dec. 21, and is marked with traditions and celebrations around the world.

Dec 21

Class-action lawsuit over plastic recycling

This week a group of plaintiffs in Missouri, Kansas, California and Florida filed a class-action lawsuit against dozens of companies and organizations, claiming they've falsely promoted how easy it is to recycle plastics. CBS News Los Angeles climatologist Marina Jurica has the details.

Dec 20
04:48

Why fish, birds and other animals yawn too, according to an expert

Humans aren't alone when it comes to yawning — all vertebrates do it. But why? An expert explains the likely reason behind this "evolutionarily ancient" act.

Dec 20

Americans coexisted with 4-ton sloths for millennia, research shows

Early Americans may have spent millennia sharing prehistoric savannas and wetlands with enormous beasts, research shows.

Dec 20

EPA tackling pollution in at-risk communities

The Environmental Protection Agency under President Biden created a new Office of Environmental Justice that seeks to address pollution levels in disadvantaged and marginalized communities. However, there is concern that the incoming Trump administration could do away with the new department. David Schechter reports.

Dec 19
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Who killed JonBenét Ramsey? Her dad believes DNA could reveal killer

A look back at how "48 Hours" covered the 1996 Christmastime murder of JonBenét Ramsey in 2002, and what her father John Ramsey says about the unsolved Colorado case nearly 28 years later.

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Will convicted wife killer Scott Peterson get a new trial?

After California man's death sentence is overturned, there's a renewed push to clear him.

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Several hurt after driver plows through Texas mall; suspect killed by police

The suspect drove through the doors of a JCPenny in Killeen, Texas, and continued inside for "several hundred yards," an official said.

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CEO killing sparks concerns about extremism

Luigi Mangione, now held in a New York City lock-up, could face the death penalty if convicted of the shooting death of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. The killing is sparking new concerns about violent extremism bubbling across the country.

Dec 21
03:27

Dozens injured in Germany Christmas market attack

At least two people are dead and dozens more injured after a vehicle plowed into a crowd at a Christmas market in Magdeburg, Germany. Authorities say the driver of the car was arrested and that it appears to be a deliberate attack. Elaine Cobbe has details.

Dec 20
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Discovery of "tipped over" black hole surprises NASA scientists

New analysis techniques and decades-old research helped NASA scientists identify an unusual black hole in a distant galaxy.

Dec 19

NASA astronauts Suni Williams, left, and Butch Wilmore, wearing Boeing spacesuits, depart the Neil A. Armstrong Operations and Checkout Building at Kennedy Space Center in Florida on June 5, 2024.

Why are the Boeing Starliner astronauts stuck in space?

Here's why NASA astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore are stuck, but not stranded, at the International Space Station after launching into space in June.

Dec 18

NASA delayes return date for astronauts

NASA has delayed the return date for Boeing's Starliner astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams. CBS News' Manuel Bojorquez reports on the decision to keep the two in space.

Dec 18
02:57

NASA leader weighs in on Elon Musk, SpaceX and plans for moon rocket

NASA Administrator Bill Nelson says he's optimistic the Trump administration will support the space agency's agenda.

Dec 18

Boeing Starliner crew's return delayed again

Two astronauts who have been stuck in space since June will have to wait until at least the end of March to come home after NASA on Wednesday again pushed back their return date. Derrick Pitts, chief astronomer for the Franklin Institute, joined CBS News to discuss what's causing the delays.

Dec 18
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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.

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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.

Dec 18
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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.

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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.

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Summer music heats up 2024

Live performances are in full swing this summer. Scroll through our concert gallery, featuring pictures by CBS News photojournalist Jake Barlow and photographers Ed Spinelli and Kirstine Walton.

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Biden's hostage envoy "stunned" by number of Assad prisons

Roger Carstens, the White House special presidential envoy for hostage affairs, speaks to "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" from Jordan after he traveled to Syria to seek information on Austin Tice. While in Syria, he said he was "stunned" by the number of prisons that were operating under the Assad regime, making it that much harder to find Tice.

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Manchin: Senate will not "let the filibuster blow apart"

Sen. Joe Manchin of West Virginia, a former Democrat turned independent who is retiring in January, tells "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that despite the incoming Republican majority in the Senate, he believes both parties are "not going to let the filibuster blow apart." Manchin supports keeping the filibuster in place, despite having backed reconciliation for the Inflation Reduction Act, a key Biden administration bill.

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Hill: GOP "united" behind Trump's border and energy agenda

GOP Rep. French Hill of Arkansas tells "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that despite 34 Republicans voting against Speaker Mike Johnson's own continuing resolution to fund the government, he believes his party in both Houses of Congress are "united" behind President-elect Donald Trump's border and energy agenda.

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DHS Secretary: "Irresponsible politics" killed immigration solution

Biden administration Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas tells "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that the White House turned to Congress for a solution to the immigration surge, but "looking back now in hindsight, in 2020 if we had known that irresponsible politics would have killed what was clearly a meritorious effort and a meritorious result, perhaps we would have taken executive action more rapidly."

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Gonzales: "It feels as if Elon Musk is our prime minister"

Republican Rep. Tony Gonzales of Texas tells "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that the chaos that followed Elon Musk's intervention after a deal had been reached to avert a government shutdown makes it feel "as if Elon Musk is our prime minister," despite that Musk is not an elected official.

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