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Origins of COVID-19 still unclear

Members of the U.S. intelligence community remain divided over the origins of COVID-19. According to a report released Friday by the Office of the Director of National Intelligence, there are two likely sources. The virus either came from an infected animal or a lab. Dr. Stanley Perlman, a professor of microbiology and immunology at the University of Iowa and a pediatric infectious diseases physician, joins CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss the report's findings and more.

Aug 28, 2021
06:59

Possible "Havana Syndrome" case delays Harris trip

Vice President Kamala Harris' trip to Vietnam was temporarily delayed after her delegation was made aware of an "anomalous health incident" in Hanoi. The incident was consistent with previous reported cases of "Havana Syndrome," a senior State Department official told CBS News.

Aug 24, 2021
00:24

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China wants the world to believe COVID came from anywhere else

Regardless of what U.S. intel agencies tell President Biden, Beijing has convinced most Chinese residents that the pandemic started somewhere else, and it won't let up.

Aug 24, 2021

WorldView: G7 to discuss Afghanistan

The G7 is set to discuss the U.S.'s Afghanistan withdrawal deadline. Meanwhile, a new study links climate change to the deadly flooding in Germany. In Japan, the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games start today. Lastly, a Chinese ride-hailing service halts its launch in Europe. Ian Lee joined "CBSN AM" from London with more on these world headlines.

Aug 24, 2021
03:20

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COVID origins report expected this week

President Biden's 90-day deadline for an intelligence report into the origins of COVID-19 is fast approaching. But the American desire for a U.S.-led investigation is not shared by China – a country that continues to push the world, including CBS News' Ramy Inocencio, to look outside of Wuhan for answers.

Aug 24, 2021
04:00

Afghan withdrawal overshadows Harris' 1st Asia trip as vice president

Harris' visit to Singapore was meant to signal the U.S.' staunch commitment to regional partners in the face of a rising China, but chaos in Kabul is marring America's image as a reliable ally.

Aug 23, 2021

Harris begins Southeast Asia tour

Vice President Kamala Harris kicked off her trip to Southeast Asia on Sunday. The tour is seen as an effort to counter China's influence in the region, but comes amid the U.S.'s chaotic exit from Afghanistan. CBSN contributor Isaac Stone Fish joins Lana Zak to discuss the importance of Harris' trip.

Aug 22, 2021
05:22

Taliban takeover’s impact on China

China is criticizing the U.S. over the “hasty” troop withdrawal from Afghanistan as the Taliban seizes control. But Beijing says it’s open to working with Washington to secure stability in the war-torn country. CBS News Asia correspondent Ramy Inocencio joined “CBSN AM” to discuss the road ahead for China.

Aug 18, 2021
06:45

China's complex hopes and fears in the Taliban's Afghanistan

For China, the American withdrawal brings opportunities, but it's not all good news. There are risks, too.

Aug 18, 2021

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China willing to strengthen relations with Taliban

The Chinese government criticized the U.S for its withdrawal from Afghanistan, allowing the Taliban to swiftly gain control of the country. Although some Chinese officials remain concerned about the extremist group's potential influence over the Uighur Muslim population located in the Xinjiang province, the government is willing to strengthen its diplomatic relations with the Taliban. CBS News contributor and founder of Strategy Risks Isaac Stone Fish joined CBSN's Elaine Quijano to discuss.

Aug 17, 2021
05:47

China rejects WHO's calls for new probe into COVID-19's origins

Announcement came on same day Beijing said more than half of China's 1.4 billion people had been fully vaccinated.

Aug 13, 2021

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China criticized for detaining Canadian citizens

Canada and its allies are denouncing China for detaining two Canadian citizens in what critics are calling "hostage diplomacy" in retaliation for Canada arresting a Huawei executive. On Wednesday, a Chinese court sentenced Canadian businessman Michael Spavor to 11 years in prison for alleged spying. CBSN contributor Isaac Stone Fish, founder of Strategy Risks, joins "CBSN AM" to discuss.

Aug 12, 2021
07:26

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Chinese court sentences Canadian for spying

A Chinese court sentences a Canadian man, Michael Spavor, to 11 years in prison for spying. Ramy Inocencio joins CBSN with the latest.

Aug 11, 2021
02:04

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WorldView: Taliban takes control of more Afghan cities

The Taliban is taking control of more major cities in Afghanistan. Deadly wildfires burn in Algeria. A Chinese court sentences a Canadian man for spying. Lionel Messi signs for PSG. Ian Lee joins CBSN AM with more on these and other world headlines.

Aug 11, 2021
03:10

WorldView: China upholds a death sentence

A Chinese court upholds a death sentence for a Canadian man. Greece's prime minister apologizes as wildfires burn throughout the country. And a herd of elephants roaming in China head home. Ian Lee joins CBSN AM from London with a roundup of international headlines.

Aug 10, 2021
02:56

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Senate scrambling on infrastructure bill

The Senate is struggling to wrap up work on President Biden's bipartisan infrastructure bill after hitting roadblocks on proposed amendments. Meanwhile, the Labor Department reported the U.S. added 943,000 jobs in July. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang joined CBSN to discuss the news from Washington.

Aug 6, 2021
09:16

Biden's U.N. ambassador on diplomacy at the Olympics: "A great opportunity"

In an exclusive interview with CBS News, Thomas-Greenfield said the games can help build better relations among countries.

Aug 5, 2021

WorldView: Mexico sues U.S. gun-makers

Mexico is suing several U.S. gun manufacturers. Meanwhile, the Biden administration told Congress it's planning a $750 million weapons sale to Taiwan, and there are reports of a special prisoner camp possibly being built for dissidents in Belarus. Also, the World Health Organization called on nations to withhold COVID-19 booster shots, saying those vaccines should go to people who have yet to receive a single dose. CBS News foreign correspondent Ian Lee joins CBSN AM from London with those headlines.

Aug 5, 2021
03:03

China trying to contain COVID outbreaks

China is facing its worst outbreak of COVID-19 since the early days of the pandemic. CBS News' Ramy Inocencio reports how the government is responding aggressively.

Aug 4, 2021
02:18

As COVID trickles back into China, Beijing responds with tsunami of measures

China is facing its worst outbreak of COVID-19 since the early days of the pandemic, and the government is responding aggressively.

Aug 4, 2021

Residents line up for nucleic acid testing following new COVID-19 cases in Wuhan

China to test entire population of Wuhan for COVID as virus reemerges

Eleven million residents of the city where the coronavirus was first detected will be tested after a handful of locally transmitted cases were recently found.

Aug 3, 2021

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Simone Biles takes home bronze in balance beam final

U.S. gymnast Simone Biles won the bronze medal in the balance beam final at the Tokyo Olympics. It was the first event she has participated in since withdrawing from other events last week, citing her mental well-being. CBS News correspondent Jamie Yuccas joins CBSN AM from Tokyo to discuss.

Aug 3, 2021
05:32

China flooding death toll triples to more than 300

The Henan provincial government said 302 people died and 50 remain missing.

Aug 2, 2021

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U.S. bans investing in many Chinese companies

The Biden administration's ban on investing in dozens of Chinese companies goes into effect Monday. Amy Celico from the Albright Stonebridge Group joins CBSN AM to discuss.

Aug 2, 2021
06:07

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WorldView: China official meets with Taliban

China's foreign minister met with senior Taliban leaders. Also, an independent inquiry found Malta's government bears responsibility for the murder of a journalist, and the Australian military is being deployed to help enforce a COVID-19 lockdown. Meanwhile, a settlement has been reached in a scandalous class-action lawsuit against a Canadian fertility doctor. CBS News foreign correspondent Ian Lee joins CBSN AM from London with those headlines.

Jul 30, 2021
03:09

Trump Holds Campaign Event on U.S.-Mexico Border in Cochise County, Arizona

Trump says Mexican leader agrees to "effectively closing" southern border

Trump's claims President Claudia Sheinbaum "agreed to stop migration through Mexico." She says she "explained" what Mexico was already doing.

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Bidens spending last Thanksgiving as president on Nantucket

"Whatever bumps and bruises we were suffering, we put it all aside and celebrated Thanksgiving in Nantucket," President Biden wrote in his 2017 book "Promise Me, Dad."

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Israel and Hezbollah both claim ceasefire violations

The bursts of violence — with no reports of serious casualties — reflected the uneasy nature of the ceasefire that otherwise appeared to hold as Lebanese troops began to deploy in parts of southern Lebanon.

7H ago

Connecticut Democratic lawmakers report bomb threats on Thanksgiving

The Thanksgiving threats come one day after several of President-elect Donald Trump's staff picks reported threats.

11H ago

President Biden Pardons Two Turkeys Ahead Of Thanksgiving Holiday

The White House's history with Thanksgiving, and how the turkey pardon came to be

The history of White House Thanksgiving traditions date back more than 160 years to President Abraham Lincoln, who established the national holiday.

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Stowaway caught after getting aboard Delta flight from NYC to Paris

The woman boarded Delta Flight No. 264 from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport, CBS News learned. She was discovered while the plane was in midair and was taken into custody in Paris.

8H ago

Macy's parade marches on despite dreary weather, protester arrests

The Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade kicked off the holiday season in NYC, despite a brief interruption from protesters and rainy weather.

5H ago

How to avoid Black Friday phishing scams

Experts warn of fabricated websites posing as retailers to scam shoppers looking for Black Friday deals.

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Canada's antitrust watchdog files lawsuit against Google over its ad business

Canada's Competition Bureau says that an investigation found the company "unlawfully" tied together its ad tech tools to maintain its dominant market position.

5H ago

Iowa man decorates neighbors' homes to celebrate wife's love of Christmas

Neighbors are collecting cards for John Reichart and his wife — find out how to send one here.

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The White House's history with Thanksgiving, and how the turkey pardon came to be

The history of White House Thanksgiving traditions date back more than 160 years to President Abraham Lincoln, who established the national holiday.

10H ago

How to avoid Black Friday phishing scams

Experts warn of fabricated websites posing as retailers to scam shoppers looking for Black Friday deals.

8H ago

'It's a bird! It's a plane!' In Alaska, it's both as pilot delivers turkeys

A resident named Esther Keim has been flying low and slow in a small plane over rural parts of south-central Alaska, dropping frozen turkeys to those who can't simply run out to the grocery store.

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Canada's antitrust watchdog files lawsuit against Google over its ad business

Canada's Competition Bureau says that an investigation found the company "unlawfully" tied together its ad tech tools to maintain its dominant market position.

5H ago

How to avoid Black Friday phishing scams

Experts warn of fabricated websites posing as retailers to scam shoppers looking for Black Friday deals.

8H ago

Cucumbers recalled across U.S. and Canada over salmonella risk

Consumers are urged to destroy the recalled cucumbers, which were distributed in 26 states around the U.S.

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This is how retailers get you to spend more money

As the holiday shopping season kicks off, here are five ways retailers try to get consumers to spend.

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Taylor Swift's Eras Tour book hits stores Friday. Here's what to know.

Taylor Swift's Eras Tour book goes on sale Friday. Here's the only place to buy it, how much it costs and what you'll get.

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Politics

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The White House's history with Thanksgiving, and how the turkey pardon came to be

The history of White House Thanksgiving traditions date back more than 160 years to President Abraham Lincoln, who established the national holiday.

10H ago

Connecticut Democratic lawmakers report bomb threats on Thanksgiving

The Thanksgiving threats come one day after several of President-elect Donald Trump's staff picks reported threats.

11H ago

Donald Trump Campaigns For President In Raleigh, North Carolina

A look at Trump's campaign promise to recognize North Carolina's Lumbee Tribe

Then-candidate Donald Trump in September promised that he would sign legislation to grant federal recognition to the Lumbee Tribe.

16H ago

Bidens spending last Thanksgiving as president on Nantucket, a family tradition

"Whatever bumps and bruises we were suffering, we put it all aside and celebrated Thanksgiving in Nantucket," President Biden wrote in his 2017 book "Promise Me, Dad."

14H ago

Trump says Mexican leader agrees to "effectively closing" southern border

Trump's claims President Claudia Sheinbaum "agreed to stop migration through Mexico." She says she "explained" what Mexico was already doing.

8H ago

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New Mexico man awarded $412 million for botched penile injections

The man's attorneys said the punitive and compensatory damages total the largest amount to ever be awarded by a jury in a medical malpractice case in the U.S.

21H ago

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Why does eating turkey make you sleepy? Thanksgiving fatigue, explained.

Tired from your Thanksgiving feast? You're not alone. But is it the tryptophan in turkey that leads to our food comas? Here's what experts say.

21H ago

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Thanksgiving foods cats and dogs can (and can't) eat

Can cats and dogs eat turkey and other Thanksgiving foods? Here's what experts say about what is safe and not.

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A toddler got a nasal swab test. So why was the bill $445?

An Illinois mom got stuck with a big bill after taking her 3-year-old to the ER but never seeing a doctor. "It's mind-blowing," she said.

Nov 27

Why we eat turkey on Thanksgiving, according to history

Why is Thanksgiving traditionally associated with turkey and other specific foods? We asked a history expert why we eat what we do on the holiday.

16H ago

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Canada's antitrust watchdog files lawsuit against Google over its ad business

Canada's Competition Bureau says that an investigation found the company "unlawfully" tied together its ad tech tools to maintain its dominant market position.

5H ago

Missing hiker found alive after surviving 6 weeks in Canada wilderness

A missing hiker was found alive this week in the remote Canadian wilderness, where he had been missing since October.

15H ago

Dog found 9 days after escaping from plane at Paris airport

Amalka, a female, slipped out of a carrier cage on November 19 during an unloading operation.

15H ago

Canada weighing how to retaliate if Trump imposes 25% tariffs

A full-blown trade war between the U.S. and Canada could lead to a recession in both countries, economist says.

12H ago

Doctor suspected of killing 8 patients: "Lust for murder"

"The accused appears to have had no motive for killing the people other than the act of killing itself," prosecutors said.

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Entertainment

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Jon Batiste, Ledisi, Trombone Shorty and Lauren Daigle to do Super Bowl preshow

The performances will take place Feb. 9 at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans before the NFL's championship matchup and halftime show featuring rap megastar Kendrick Lamar.

11H ago

Taylor Swift's Eras Tour book hits stores Friday. Here's what to know.

Taylor Swift's Eras Tour book goes on sale Friday. Here's the only place to buy it, how much it costs and what you'll get.

16H ago

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Former TV host Charlie Rose settles sexual harassment lawsuit

In settling, the three plaintiffs said they assign no "ill intent" to Rose and realize now that his conduct could be subject to interpretation.

20H ago

Sean "Diddy" Combs denied bail again ahead of sex trafficking trial

Sean "Diddy" Combs' lawyers again asked the rapper be released on bond ahead of his trial, but the request was denied.

Nov 27

Grateful Dead remembers band member Phil Lesh

Members of the iconic band, the Grateful Dead, reflected on the impact bandmate Phil Lesh had on their lives and said they had hoped to play together again.

Nov 27

Technology

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Canada's antitrust watchdog files lawsuit against Google over its ad business

Canada's Competition Bureau says that an investigation found the company "unlawfully" tied together its ad tech tools to maintain its dominant market position.

5H ago

Zuckerberg meets with Trump at Mar-a-Lago

The tech CEO has been seeking to change his company's perception on the right following a rocky relationship with President-elect Donald Trump.

Nov 28

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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New report on how social media negatively impacts kids

Australian parliament approves law to ban under-16s from social media

Australia's full legislature has now passed a bill that will soon ban children under the age of 16 from using most social media platforms.

20H ago

AI grandma tool helps fend off phone scams

British phone company Virgin Media O2 has developed an AI-generated grandmother to talk to scammers all day and waste their time so you don't have to. CBS News Confirmed executive producer Melissa Mahtani has more on the "grandma" and how you can protect yourself from phone scams.

Nov 26
03:33

Science

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NASA shows off image of U.S. military's abandoned "city under the ice"

Scientists now have a clearer picture of Camp Century, an abandoned U.S. military base long hidden under the ice in Greenland, thanks to a NASA research team's good luck.

Nov 27

Divided U.N. negotiations for plastic treaty

Negotiators are far apart as the United Nations tries to work out the world's first treaty to curb plastic pollution. Issues creating roadblocks include limiting new manufacturing of plastic and the potential phasing out of some chemicals. For more on the talks, CBS News was joined by Erin Simon, vice president and head of plastic waste and business for the World Wildlife Fund in the U.S.

Nov 27
03:30

Honolulu hopes to identify long-unclaimed bodies with advanced DNA testing

Forensic pathologists hope advanced DNA testing technology will enable them to attach names to all the unidentified people at the Honolulu Medical Examiner's Office.

Nov 27

Dishing up space food

At the Johnson Space Food Systems Laboratory in Houston, NASA scientists develop dishes – freeze-dried, heat-stabilized, or irradiated – to serve on the International Space Station. Correspondent David Pogue checks out what's on the menu in Earth orbit.

Nov 24
03:47

How are U.S. winters permanently changing?

This winter, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration predicted above-average temperatures throughout the U.S. because of a "slowly developing" La Niña pattern. CBS News Sacramento meteorologist Tracy Humphrey reports on the changing winter conditions.

Nov 22
03:56

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Dentist accused of poisoning wife allegedly tried to have detective killed

Police have called James Craig's alleged plot to kill Angela Craig a "heinous, complex and calculated murder."

13H ago

Doctor suspected of killing 8 patients: "Lust for murder"

"The accused appears to have had no motive for killing the people other than the act of killing itself," prosecutors said.

17H ago

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Chilling details emerge after Montana camper's brutal murder

Dustin Kjersem's death was initially reported as a bear attack after his girlfriend found his body in a tent on Oct. 12.

21H ago

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1,400 tons of drugs, "narco subs" found on new Pacific trafficking route

More than 400 people were arrested in the operation targeting oceans, coasts, rivers and ports around the globe in October and November.

22H ago

Sean "Diddy" Combs denied bail again ahead of sex trafficking trial

Sean "Diddy" Combs' lawyers again asked the rapper be released on bond ahead of his trial, but the request was denied.

Nov 27

Space

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Webb telescope captures stunning new image of the "Sombrero galaxy"

The Sombrero galaxy, named for its resemblance to the Mexican hat, is about 30 million light-years from Earth.

Nov 26

Blue Origin launches 6 tourists to the edge of space

Marc and Sharon Hagle, both making their second space flight, were among the passengers for the NS-28 mission.

Nov 22

Blue Origin launches 9th space tourism flight

The ninth Blue Origin space tourism flight launched from West Texas Friday morning. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood and space expert Scott Heidler offered analysis of the flight.

Nov 22
13:00

Trump, Musk attend SpaceX launch

President-elect Donald Trump attended SpaceX's sixth flight test of its Super Heavy-Starship on Tuesday with CEO Elon Musk. The burgeoning friendship between the two men played a key role in Trump's reelection, with Musk now set to run a government efficiency agency in the coming months. CBS News political reporter Jake Rosen and Politico aviation reporter Oriana Pawlyk join "America Decides" with more.

Nov 19
10:13

SpaceX launches Super Heavy-Starship, with Trump there to watch

President-elect Donald Trump was on hand with Elon Musk for the sixth test flight of SpaceX's huge Super Heavy-Starship rocket.

Nov 19

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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.

Nov 18
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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.

Nov 7
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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.

Aug 14
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Crowds brave rain to enjoy Macy's parade

Ponchos and umbrellas added to the atmosphere at the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade as a steady rain-soaked Midtown Manhattan. But for the three million people estimated to have lined the two-and-a-half mile route, the wet weather didn't dampen spirits. Tom Hanson reports.

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Retailers prepare for Black Friday shopping surge

Retailers are preparing for Black Friday, one of the biggest shopping days of the year, with two-thirds of holiday shoppers expected to make purchases this week. The biggest discounts Friday will likely be on electronics like televisions, appliances and gaming consoles. Nancy Cordes reports.

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Russian attack targets Ukraine's energy grid

For the second time in two weeks, Russia on Thursday took aim at Ukraine's energy infrastructure with a nationwide missile and drone strike that left more than a million homes and businesses without power. Ramy Inocencio has details.

10H ago
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Woman sneaks onto Delta flight from NYC to Paris

Authorities are investigating how a woman got through security at John F. Kennedy International Airport and then boarded a Delta Air Lines flight to Paris without a boarding pass. French police took the woman into custody after the plane landed at Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport. Lilia Luciano has details.

10H ago
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Trump, Sheinbaum hold call after tariff threat

President-elect Donald Trump and Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum spoke Wednesday following Trump's declaration earlier this week that he planned to institute a 25% tariff on both Mexico and Canada immediately after taking office. Trump and Sheinbaum did not appear to be on the same page regarding the outcome of their conversation. Weijia Jiang has the latest.

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