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Biden to get look at California storm damage

President Biden will survey the storm damage on California's Central Coast today. At least 20 people were killed in the “atmospheric river” storms. House lawmakers must agree on raising the national debt ceiling -- or the U.S. "could" default on its debt for the first time, Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen warns. And New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern is stepping down next month, after recent polls put her party "behind" its conservative rivals.

Jan 19, 2023
01:00

California facing dangerous mudslides after storms

California is finally getting a dry spell after a series of deadly storms going back to late December. However, communities are still facing flooding and mudslide dangers. CBS News correspondent Kris Van Cleave joined John Dickerson to discuss the damage in the state.

Jan 17, 2023
03:30

Suspects sought in "massacre" at California home that left 6 dead

Authorities said the home where the shooting occurred was known to law enforcement for gang activity.

Jan 17, 2023

California faces dangerous mudslides after monster storms

"The hazard doesn't go away when the rain stops," a geologist said of the risk.

Jan 17, 2023

Rain to ease up on California

California may finally be getting a break from the deadly storms which have slammed the state. Meanwhile, the rest of the country is facing a significant winter storm. The Weather Channel's Mike Bettes has the forecast.

Jan 17, 2023
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Mudslides pose more danger after California storms

Deadly storms have caused more than 500 landslides in California since the beginning of the year, forcing evacuations and deeming homes unlivable. Kris Van Cleave takes a look at the current situation in California, and at past mudslides that have caused damage and deaths on the West Coast.

Jan 17, 2023
02:49

Winter storms batter California

CBS News correspondent Kris Van Cleave reports from Ojai, California, as cleanup crews work to remove damage and debris after a series of deadly storms lashed the state. He also discussed President Biden's plan to survey the damage later this week.

Jan 17, 2023
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Officials provide update on Goshen shooting

Officials on Tuesday provided an update on a shooting in Goshen, California. Authorities are looking for at least two suspects in the "massacre" that left six dead. Watch their remarks.

Jan 17, 2023
38:02

California hit with hundreds of landslides

Much of California is digging out from under more than 500 landslides statewide. They are the result of the relentless series of major storms that have hit the state since the start of the year. Kris Van Cleave reports.

Jan 17, 2023
02:55

1/17: CBS News Mornings

Long cleanup ahead after deadly California storms; Many shoppers willing to pay more for top-selling products.

Jan 17, 2023
46:27

California road collapses after storms

A section of a road in Pescadero, California, collapsed on Saturday after days of heavy rain and flooding in the area.

Jan 16, 2023
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Will California storms break historic drought?

California has been pummeled by extreme weather for days. But will the deluge help break the West's historic drought? Ben Tracy takes a look.

Jan 15, 2023
02:45

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California sees record rainfall, but end of "parade of storms" is in sight

More rain and snow fell during the weekend in storm-battered California, making travel dangerous and prompting new evacuation orders near Sacramento.

Jan 15, 2023

Another powerful storm front hits California

The latest in series of powerful storms hit California Saturday, causing widespread damage and forcing emergency evacuations. Danya Bacchus has the details.

Jan 14, 2023
01:55

California pummeled by heavy rain amid another round of storms

A series of atmospheric rivers are responsible for the storms which have battered California since late December.

Jan 14, 2023

The Saturday Six: Kate Winslet helps kid journalist, ringtail cat found and more

In case you missed it, the Earth's ozone layer is recovering and a little girl found an ancient fossil hiding underwater.

Jan 14, 2023

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Storms soak California after drought

More than 25 trillion gallons of water have fallen on California since late December due to a series of storms. All that rain has come as the Golden State deals with a drought. Jeffrey Mount, a senior fellow at the Public Policy Institute of California, explained the precarious water situation in the West.

Jan 13, 2023
01:54

More rain in forecast for California

California will see rain for several more days, but could see dryer weather next week. Meanwhile, cold air is moving into the East. The Weather Channel's Mike Bettes has the forecast.

Jan 13, 2023
00:57

Search for survivors after deadly tornado outbreak

A deadly storm front hit the South, leaving a trail of destruction in parts of Alabama and Georgia. Meanwhile, residents in California are bracing for more storms after a week of torrential rains and flooding. Omar Villafranca and Carter Evans report.

Jan 13, 2023
03:34

24.5 trillion gallons of rain have pelted California, student scientist estimates

Heavy storms driven by atmospheric rivers have been hitting California for weeks.

Jan 12, 2023

$2,500 cockatoo returned to California aviary after being stolen

A 35-year-old umbrella cockatoo was rescued after it was stolen from a Santa Paula aviary, police said.

Jan 12, 2023

Tornadoes cause major damage in Southeast

While a relentless string of storms is lashing Northern California, several tornadoes tore through the Southeast Thursday. CBS News senior national correspondent Mark Strassmann reports from Atlanta, Georgia.

Jan 12, 2023
03:43

Tracking the storms as they hit South, California

The Southeast is facing severe weather, including tornadoes, as the rain in California is expected to keep up through the weekend. The Weather Channel's Mike Bettes has the forecast.

Jan 12, 2023
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Tornadoes ravage Southeast; flood risk in California

California's deadly storms continued to take their toll Wednesday, as officials urged residents in Monterey County to evacuate, and members of the California National Guard joined another day of searching for missing a 5-year-old, who was swept away by flood waters on Monday. Meanwhile, tornadoes left a trail of destruction across the Southeast. Mark Strassmann and Carter Evans have the latest.

Jan 12, 2023
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14th Annual Americana Music Festival & Conference - Festival - Day 3

Lisa Marie Presley, daughter of Elvis Presley, dies at 54

The announcement of Presley's death came just hours after she was rushed to a hospital after experiencing cardiac arrest at her home in Calabasas, California.

Jan 13, 2023

Election 2024 live updates as Trump vs. Harris polls show tie just 5 days out

Former President Donald Trump tried to seize on the "garbage" comments at a truck in Wisconsin while Vice President Harris will have a campaign event with J.Lo in Las Vegas.

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Death toll from historic flooding in Spain soars to at least 158

Floods sparked by torrential rain in Spain's Valencia region have left at least 158 people dead and others missing amid mud-caked debris.

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A United Airlines Boeing 737 departs from Los Angeles International Airport on Sept. 19, 2024, in Los Angeles, California.

Passenger attacked while sleeping on flight: "His face was bruised and bloody"

A United Airlines passenger attacked a man midflight, punching him repeatedly in the face until it was bloody, authorities said.

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Republican presidential nominee, former President Donald Trump greets supporters during a campaign event at the Resch Center on October 30, 2024 in Green Bay, Wisconsin.

Trump says "whether the women like it or not, I'm going to protect them"

Former President Donald Trump said that his advisers deemed the line about protecting women "inappropriate."

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Harris leans into economy, abortion rights in new ads in final days of campaign

Harris' closing ads are emphasizing issues of abortion access and her economic proposals in the final full week of the 2024 presidential campaign.

4H ago

North Korea launches new ICBM designed to reach U.S.

North Korea launched a new, perhaps more agile ICBM in its first test in almost a year of a weapon designed to threaten the U.S. mainland, days ahead of the U.S. election.

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Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell Testifies Before The House Financial Services Committee

The PCE report drops to 2.1%. Here's what that means for interest rates.

The personal consumption expenditures (PCE) price index eased to a 2.1% annual rate in September, close to the Fed's target.

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Arrest made in camper's murder, initially reported as a bear attack

Dustin Kjersem was found dead by a friend who reported he appeared to have been killed by a bear. An autopsy later showed Kjersem sustained "multiple chop wounds."

5H ago

Former CIA officer found not guilty in assault case

A Virginia jury has acquitted the man at the center of a case that helped trigger major changes inside the Central Intelligence Agency for its handling of sexual assault allegations.

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How Starbucks' new CEO plans to renovate its aging brand

Starbucks to bring back ceramic mugs and messages written in Sharpie pens to revive a coffeehouse vibe at its nearly 40,000 stores.

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Former CIA officer found not guilty in assault case

A Virginia jury has acquitted the man at the center of a case that helped trigger major changes inside the Central Intelligence Agency for its handling of sexual assault allegations.

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Former President Donald Trump delivers remarks during a campaign rally on Oct. 15, 2024, in Atlanta.

Trump's wealth slumps by as much as $2.4 billion amid DJT stock plunge

Trump Media & Technology Group's stock, which trades under DJT, is plunging just days before the November 5 election.

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Passenger attacked while sleeping on flight: "His face was bruised and bloody"

A United Airlines passenger attacked a man midflight, punching him repeatedly in the face until it was bloody, authorities said.

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How "Here" brought Tom Hanks and Robin Wright together again

Nearly 30 years after Forrest Gump, Tom Hanks and Robin Wright reunite in "Here," a film that follows a couple's journey through love and loss in one room across decades.

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How Starbucks' new CEO plans to renovate its aging brand

Starbucks to bring back ceramic mugs and messages written in Sharpie pens to revive a coffeehouse vibe at its nearly 40,000 stores.

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TurboTax Maker Intuit Wins U.S. Antitrust Nod For Credit Karma

FTC sends $2.5 million to Credit Karma customers

The settlement stems from allegations Credit Karma misled consumers into applying for credit offers.

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Trump's wealth slumps by as much as $2.4 billion amid DJT stock plunge

Trump Media & Technology Group's stock, which trades under DJT, is plunging just days before the November 5 election.

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A key inflation measure drops to 2.1%. Here's the interest rate impact.

The personal consumption expenditures (PCE) price index eased to a 2.1% annual rate in September, close to the Fed's target.

1H ago

Tumblers sold at Wawa stores recalled after reports of cuts

The manufacturer of tumblers sold at Wawa stores says it has received four reports of cuts from the product's metal drinking straws.

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Trump's wealth slumps by as much as $2.4 billion amid DJT stock plunge

Trump Media & Technology Group's stock, which trades under DJT, is plunging just days before the November 5 election.

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"Win With Black Women" founder on group's role in historic election

Jotaka Eaddy founded"Win With Black Women," a virtual network that started meeting by Zoom every Sunday during the pandemic to support and advance the policy agenda of Black women.

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Harris leans into economy, abortion rights in new ads in final days of campaign

Harris' closing ads are emphasizing issues of abortion access and her economic proposals in the final full week of the 2024 presidential campaign.

4H ago

A key inflation measure drops to 2.1%. Here's the interest rate impact.

The personal consumption expenditures (PCE) price index eased to a 2.1% annual rate in September, close to the Fed's target.

1H ago

Senate Nominee Dave McCormick Joins Elon Musk For Town Hall In Pittsburgh

Elon Musk doesn't show at Philadelphia court hearing over $1M voter lottery

Billionaire Elon Musk's attorneys want a federal court to address a complaint from Philadelphia's District Attorney over Musk's super PAC's giveaway.

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Tumblers sold at Wawa stores recalled after reports of cuts

The manufacturer of tumblers sold at Wawa stores says it has received four reports of cuts from the product's metal drinking straws.

4H ago

How Harris and Trump's stances on Medicare compare

The future of Medicare continues to come up in the closing arguments from both Kamala Harris and Donald Trump ahead of Election Day 2024.

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Dentists are pulling treatable teeth to profit from implants, experts warn

Americans are getting dental implants more than ever — and at costs reaching tens of thousands of dollars. Experts worry some dentists have lost sight of the soul of dentistry: preserving and fixing teeth.

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4+ hours of screen time linked to more anxiety, depression in teens, data shows

Teens getting more hours of daily screen time are reporting increased levels of anxiety and depression symptoms, according to new data. But technology isn't always all bad, an expert explains.

3H ago

"Oprah Daily" tackles women's mental health

Therapist Lori Gottlieb and Oprah Daily's Pilar Guzmán join "CBS Mornings" to discuss the pressures women face managing life's demands.

Oct 30
06:58

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Ancient town, tombs full of weapons found hidden in Arabian oasis

The remains of the town, dubbed al-Natah, reveal how life at the time was slowly changing from a nomadic to an urban existence, archaeologists said.

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Conflict Continues Between Israeli Forces And Hezbollah

Rockets from Lebanon kill 7 in Israel, Israeli strike kills 5 in Syria

Israel's wars with Iran's allies in Lebanon and Gaza grind on as top U.S. envoys visit the region to push for cease-fires.

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Death toll from historic flooding in Spain soars to at least 158

Floods sparked by torrential rain in Spain's Valencia region have left at least 158 people dead and others missing amid mud-caked debris.

1H ago

"Halloween comet" disintegrates after flying close to the sun, video shows

NASA confirmed its sun-observing spacecraft captured the moment when the comet Atlas broke into chunks this week as it passed close to the sun.

8H ago

2 journalists killed in separate attacks in Mexico within hours

Hours after gunmen killed a journalist who had just interviewed a mayor, an entertainment reporter was killed inside a restaurant she owned.

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Charli XCX to host "Saturday Night Live" for the first time

Charli XCX has been tapped to work a double shift on "Saturday Night Live" next month — playing host and musical guest in the same evening.

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Megan Thee Stallion sues blogger over "defamatory falsehoods"

The lawsuit claims popular content creator Milagro Gramz caused Megan Thee Stallion emotional distress by cyberstalking and questioning if the Grammy winner was actually shot.

3H ago

JB Smoove on hosting new game show

Emmy-winning comedian JB Smoove, known for Curb Your Enthusiasm, is bringing his humor to "Buy It Now," a Prime Video game show where entrepreneurs have 90 seconds to pitch products to a live audience and celebrity panel. He joins "CBS Mornings Plus" to talk more about it.

6H ago
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Tom Hanks, Robin Wright return with "Here"

Reuniting with "Forrest Gump" director Robert Zemeckis, Tom Hanks and Robin Wright star in "Here," a multigenerational story set in a single living room across decades. They join "CBS Mornings" to talk about the film.

6H ago
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Megan Thee Stallion sues blogger

Megan Thee Stallion is suing blogger Milagro Gramz, claiming the blogger is purposely spreading false information on behalf of Tory Lanez, who was found guilty of shooting Megan Thee Stallion in the foot in 2020. The lawsuit accuses the blogger of intentionally causing emotional distress by cyberstalking, promoting and sharing deep fake pornography of Megan Thee Stallion and questioning if she was actually shot. Gramz's reps have not commented to CBS News on the lawsuit yet.

6H ago
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Reddit stock price soars after social media player reports rare profit

Reddit's stock leaps nearly 40% after the social media company reported a quarterly profit amid strong user growth.

Oct 30

Report probes phone companies over robocalls

While scam phone calls have slightly decreased in the last three years, scam texts have tripled. A consumer report found that phone companies need to do more to prevent robocalls and texts for customers. CBS News correspondent Nancy Chen has more.

Oct 29
01:25

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
03:27

Alleged China interference efforts: New details

The Washington Post is reporting that a group of hackers linked to the Chinese government collected audio recordings from phone calls of American political figures, including an unnamed Donald Trump campaign adviser. The report comes days after CBS News learned the same hacking group tried to access phones and networks used by the former president, Sen. JD Vance and members of Kamala Harris' campaign. Chris Krebs, former director of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, joins CBS News with analysis.

Oct 28
04:10

Apple's New IPhone 16 Series Launch In Stores In Kashmir, India

Apple Intelligence AI rollout starts today with release of iOS 18.1

These are the Apple Intelligence features that are now available on compatible devices.

Oct 29

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New research on climate and extreme weather

A new report from the World Weather Attribution group has found that the 10 deadliest weather events of the last 20 years were intensified by manmade climate change. CBS News climate correspondent David Schecter has more.

5H ago
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The Climate Election: Transportation, explained

Transportation is a lifeline, but experts say it's aging, underfunded and unable to withstand more frequent and intense extreme weather events. And if changes aren't made quickly, the EPA says the costs will be "steep," with hundreds of billions of dollars of damage every year.

16H ago
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The Climate Election: Disaster recovery

Hurricane Helene is one of the deadliest hurricanes to make landfall in the mainland U.S. For many places across Florida, Tennessee and the Carolinas, recovery could take months or even years — and the next president will play a vital role in what that process looks like when they take office in three months. Here's what to know about Project 2025, former President Donald Trump's and Vice President Kamala Harris' stances on extreme weather, disaster recovery, and the root of the increasing frequency and power of storms — climate change.

23H ago
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The Climate Election: Mining, explained

Viral claims in the wake of Hurricane Helene suggested that the government controlled the devastating storm to hit certain areas and that authorities were attempting to seize Chimney Rock, North Carolina, to commandeer mining operations. These claims are false — but extreme weather does have a significant impact on U.S. mines, particularly coal mines. Here's what to know.

Oct 30
02:41

China's space station gets new crew as Beijing advances Xi's "space dream"

A new crew of three Chinese astronauts, including the country's only woman spaceflight engineer, entered the Tiangong space station following an early morning launch into orbit.

Oct 30

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Passenger attacked while sleeping on flight: "His face was bruised and bloody"

A United Airlines passenger attacked a man midflight, punching him repeatedly in the face until it was bloody, authorities said.

2H ago

U.S. sanctions members of cartel linked to killings of Americans

The sanctions come two years after a judge ordered La Linea to pay $4.6 billion to the families of nine Americans killed in a 2019 ambush in Mexico.

2H ago

Arrest made in camper's murder, initially reported as a bear attack

Dustin Kjersem was found dead by a friend who reported he appeared to have been killed by a bear. An autopsy later showed Kjersem sustained "multiple chop wounds."

5H ago

2 journalists killed in separate attacks in Mexico within hours

Hours after gunmen killed a journalist who had just interviewed a mayor, an entertainment reporter was killed inside a restaurant she owned.

9H ago

Phoenix man says hot asphalt during arrest caused third-degree burns

Michael Kenyon spent more than one month in the hospital after the incident recovering from his burns, his attorney said.

18H ago

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"Halloween comet" disintegrates after flying close to the sun, video shows

NASA confirmed its sun-observing spacecraft captured the moment when the comet Atlas broke into chunks this week as it passed close to the sun.

8H ago

Chinese space station gets new crew

A Chinese spacecraft carrying a three-person crew, including the country's first female space engineer, has successfully docked with China's orbiting space station. The launch comes as Beijing works to expand its space exploration and put a person on the moon by 2030.

Oct 30
00:36

China's space station gets new crew as Beijing advances Xi's "space dream"

A new crew of three Chinese astronauts, including the country's only woman spaceflight engineer, entered the Tiangong space station following an early morning launch into orbit.

Oct 30

SpaceX Dragon crew taken to medical facility

NASA says three NASA astronauts and one Russian cosmonaut were taken to a medical facility for additional evaluation after splashing down to Earth Friday morning in the SpaceX Dragon Capsule. Derrick Pitts, chief astronomer at the Franklin Institute, joined CBS News to discuss the mission.

Oct 25
03:04

SpaceX Dragon Capsule splashes down

Three NASA astronauts and a Russian cosmonaut returned to Earth early Friday in the SpaceX Crew Dragon capsule Endeavour, capping a record-setting 235-day mission to the International Space Station. CBS News space analyst Bill Harwood has more.

Oct 25
03:01

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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 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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Evidence in "The Dexter Killer" case

A look at the evidence in "The Dexter Killer" case; plus, newly revealed letters from the man police say wanted to be like fictional serial killer Dexter Morgan.

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Clues and evidence in the John McCabe case

A teenager's murder in Lowell, Massachusetts, goes unsolved for more than 40 years -- were the clues there all along?

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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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New data before next Fed decision

The Federal Reserve will soon announce its next interest rate move as new data trickles in about the U.S. economy. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady reports.

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Johnson on Affordable Care Act

House Speaker Mike Johnson is rebuking Vice President Kamala Harris' comments about the future of the Affordable Care Act if former President Donald Trump becomes president again. CBS News' Nikole Killion reports.

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Bucks County Supreme Court voting ruling

A judge ruled Bucks County, Pennsylvania, voters have until close of business on Friday, Nov. 1, to receive, vote, and return a mail-in ballot. CBS News Philadelphia's Jen Carabeo breaks down the ruling.

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Election Truth I Sunday on 60 Minutes

Ahead of Tuesday's election, all eyes are on Georgia. Scott Pelley reports on how officials in the state plan to ensure public trust, combat election fraud conspiracy theories, and protect poll workers. 60 Minutes, Sunday.

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North Korean test missile news

North Korea tested a new intercontinental ballistic missile Thursday as more details emerge of its troops in Russian uniform headed toward Ukraine. CBS News senior national security correspondent Charlie D'Agata reports.

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