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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

Biden cyber director on 2024 election threats

It's no secret that Russia and Iran are trying to influence the 2024 election, and have been behind previously successful hacks of presidential campaigns. CBS News intelligence and national security reporter Olivia Gazis spoke with National Cyber Director Harry Coker about his biggest concerns ahead of Election Day.

Oct 2
05:08

Ransomware attacks against schools on the rise

Data shows school districts have reported more than 1,600 cyber attacks across the U.S. over a 6-year span. More than 300 involved ransomware, which has been steadily on the rise since the pandemic. Ash-har Quraishi visits a Tucson school district to report on the high cost of cyber crime inside classrooms.

Aug 26
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French leader says arrest of Telegram boss "not a political decision"

Pavel Durov, the founder and CEO of the Telegram messaging app, has been detained in France, reportedly over the failure to moderate criminal activity.

Aug 26

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Argentina plans to use AI to "predict future crimes" and prevent them

The government says a new artificial intelligence unit in Argentina will use the technology to ensure "faster and more precise responses to threats."

Aug 1

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53 intercepted drones among Olympics security challenges so far

Securing the Paris Olympics has involved a veritable army of police and military forces. They've had their hands full but, so far, mostly thwarting minor threats.

Aug 1

Outage causes travel chaos, airlines left reeling

A software meltdown caused one of the largest tech outages in modern history, grounding thousands of flights worldwide Friday, stranding travelers and leaving airlines scrambling for answers. Kris Van Cleave reports.

Jul 19
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Crowdstrike Update Issue Causes Global Impact On Large Enterprises

What is CrowdStrike, the company behind the global Microsoft outages?

The outages Friday were connected to "a defect found in a single content update for Windows hosts," CrowdStrike CEO George Kurtz said in a statement.

Jul 19

A hacker wearing a mask to cover his face is using computer to hack data to get ransom from victims.

CDK Global calls recent cyberattack a "ransom event"

In letter to clients, company says its systems will be up and running in days, not weeks.

Jun 25

CDK cyberattack shuts down auto dealerships across the U.S.

Multiple cyberattacks on software maker CDK Global are causing havoc for thousands of car dealerships across the U.S.

Jun 21

How cyber criminals target U.S. water plants

The Environmental Protection Agency is urging water systems to take immediate actions to protect the nation's drinking water from cyberattacks. CBS News homeland security and justice reporter Nicole Sganga joins to discuss.

May 21
04:02

The biggest foreign threats to 2024 election

National security officials testified Wednesday on Capitol Hill about foreign threats to the upcoming presidential election. Former Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency Director Chris Krebs joins CBS News to discuss this cycle's biggest concerns and how the government plans to address them.

May 15
04:29

Lawmaker says "being weak" trapped him in alleged sexting scam

British police are investigating explicit messages sent to a lawmaker as part of an alleged sexting scam targeting politicians.

Apr 5

U.S. charges Chinese nationals in hacking scheme targeting politicians, businesses

The Justice Department accused the individuals of targeting U.S. businesses and political officials to promote the Chinese government's "economic espionage and foreign intelligence objectives."

Mar 25

Is TikTok a threat to national security?

As U.S. lawmakers move forward with legislation that could potentially ban TikTok, China is warning of repercussions. Elizabeth Palmer, CBS News senior foreign correspondent, and Chris Krebs, former director of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, joins to unpack the larger national security threat TikTok could pose to the U.S.

Mar 13
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Senate holds worldwide threats hearing

U.S. intelligence and law enforcement officials are testifying before the Senate Intelligence Committee Monday as part of an annual assessment on worldwide threats. CBS News intelligence and national security reporter Olivia Gazis reports.

Mar 11
04:07

Hacking at UnitedHealth cripples swath U.S. health system: What to know

The insurance giant recently purchased Change Healthcare, a company unknown to most Americans, which reportedly suffered a cyberattack.

Feb 29

Cybersecurity breach at UnitedHealth subsidiary causes some Rx delays

Several small pharmacies in the Midwest and California reported problems filling prescriptions after an ongoing cybersecurity issue at Change Healthcare.

Feb 22

Russian nuclear space threat: What we know

The White House confirmed Thursday that the House Intelligence Committee chairman's cryptic warning about a "serious national security threat" has to do with Russia developing a space-based anti-satellite weapon that would violate a treaty banning nuclear weapons in space. CBS News chief foreign affairs correspondent and "Face the Nation" moderator Margaret Brennan has the details.

Feb 15
06:17

Chinese hackers targeting U.S. infrastructure

FBI Director Christopher Wray testified before Congress that Chinese hackers have positioned themselves to wreak havoc on U.S. infrastructure. CBS News cybersecurity expert Chris Krebs joins to assess the threat.

Feb 12
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Wray testifies on threat posed by Chinese hackers

Hackers backed by the Chinese government are targeting U.S. water treatment plants and electrical grids, FBI Director Christopher Wray told lawmakers.

Jan 31

Hong Kong Demonstrators Commemorate Anniversary of Protesters Death

China says its experts have "cracked" Apple's AirDrop encryption

Beijing authorities say they've figured out how to trace people using Apple's encrypted AirDrop service, which they say facilitates "transmission of inappropriate information."

Jan 10

Cyberattack on hospital chain causes chaos

A major ransomware attack affected 30 hospitals and more than 200 health care sites across six states. CBS News homeland security and justice reporter Nicole Sganga looks at what happened to some patients.

Nov 29, 2023
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Today is the last day to save your old Google account. Here's what to know.

Starting Dec. 1, Google will delete accounts that haven't been used in two years, which could impact photos, emails and more.

Dec 1, 2023

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How to stay safe online, according to CISA

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency -- or CISA -- has launched its first nationwide public service announcement. The PSA aims to teach Americans basic cybersecurity habits in order to stay safe online. Jen Easterly, CISA director, joins CBS News to share tips on how you can protect yourself while using the internet.

Sep 27, 2023
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"Everything as it was": Explore the bedrooms of kids killed in school shootings

The families of eight school shooting victims opened their doors to Steve Hartman and photographer Lou Bopp, allowing them to document their children's bedrooms.

Nov 17

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Why some Ohio school districts are arming teachers and staff with firearms

Over the last year, the number of school districts in Ohio that allow staff to be armed quadrupled, with 14% of the state's districts now participating.

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"One Tree Hill" actor Paul Teal dies at 35 after cancer battle

Paul Teal's fiancée and fellow "One Tree Hill" actors shared tribute posts memorializing him.

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What does and doesn't kill E. coli? What to know amid multiple outbreaks

E. coli outbreaks in food are making headlines, prompting questions about how to stay safe from the bacteria that can cause sickness.

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Newsom to allow District Attorney-elect Nathan Hochman to lead Menendez

California Gov. Gavin Newsom decided to defer the Menendez brothers' clemency decision to incoming District Attorney Nathan Hochman.

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Cyberattack leaves Mass. store shelves empty 10 days before Thanksgiving

Stop & Shop stores across Massachusetts had empty shelves on Monday due to a cyberattack.

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FILE PHOTO: Dancers Vladimir Shklyarov and Alina Somova perform as Romeo and Juliet during rehearsal for the Mariinsky (formerly the Kirov) Ballet performance in London

Famed ballet dancer dies in fall from balcony in Russia

Ballet dancer Vladimir Shklyarov fell from a fifth-floor balcony after taking painkillers ahead of back surgery, Russian media reported.

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Protests Break Out Across The U.S. As Supreme Court Overturns Roe v. Wade

Judge strikes down Wyoming abortion laws

A judge has struck down Wyoming's overall ban on abortion and its first-in-the nation explicit prohibition on the use of medication to end pregnancy.

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Newsom to allow District Attorney-elect Nathan Hochman to lead Menendez

California Gov. Gavin Newsom decided to defer the Menendez brothers' clemency decision to incoming District Attorney Nathan Hochman.

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Why some Ohio school districts are arming teachers and staff with firearms

Over the last year, the number of school districts in Ohio that allow staff to be armed quadrupled, with 14% of the state's districts now participating.

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"One Tree Hill" actor Paul Teal dies at 35 after cancer battle

Paul Teal's fiancée and fellow "One Tree Hill" actors shared tribute posts memorializing him.

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Spirit Airlines Edges Closer To Bankruptcy Filing

What does Spirit Airlines' bankruptcy mean for you?

Spirit's bankruptcy filing will likely mean higher airfares across airlines as it trims schedule, according to experts.

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TNT's "Inside the NBA" will air on ESPN, ABC, as part of NBA settlement

"Inside the NBA" will continue on other networks, even though will no longer be airing on TNT at the end of this season.

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Cyberattack leaves Stop & Shop shelves empty 10 days before Thanksgiving

Stop & Shop stores across Massachusetts had empty shelves on Monday due to a cyberattack.

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What does Spirit Airlines' bankruptcy mean for you?

Spirit's bankruptcy filing will likely mean higher airfares across airlines as it trims schedule, according to experts.

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Dental company stocks jump amid RFK Jr.'s health claims about fluoride

Robert F. Kennedy's Jr. push to remove fluoride from the nation's public water supply could benefit some companies. Here's why.

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Bed maker waited to report defect that killed 1 and injured others

Canada's Bestar recalled wall beds only after learning of dozens of cases in which its beds detached from the walls, feds say.

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Trump picks Sean Duffy, TV host and former lawmaker, for transportation

President-elect Donald Trump says former Wisconsin Rep. Sean Duffy is his choice for transportation secretary as he continues to roll out picks for his Cabinet.

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Dental company stocks jump amid RFK Jr.'s health claims about fluoride

Robert F. Kennedy's Jr. push to remove fluoride from the nation's public water supply could benefit some companies. Here's why.

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2024 Republican National Convention: Day 2

House Ethics Committee to meet Wednesday amid growing pressure to release Gaetz report

President-elect Donald Trump announced he selected former Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz to serve as attorney general.

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Two women told House ethics panel Gaetz sent Venmo payments "for sex," attorney says

Two women testified before the House Ethics Committee that Matt Gaetz paid them "for sex," their lawyer told CBS News' Major Garrett.

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Donald Trump Campaigns In Michigan In Final Days Before Election

How RFK Jr. could impact vaccines as Trump's HHS secretary

Kennedy insists he is not "anti-vaccine," but he has a long record of false and misleading statements about their safety and benefits. What could he do as Trump's HHS secretary?

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Dental company stocks jump amid RFK Jr.'s health claims about fluoride

Robert F. Kennedy's Jr. push to remove fluoride from the nation's public water supply could benefit some companies. Here's why.

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How RFK Jr. could impact vaccines as Trump's HHS secretary

Kennedy insists he is not "anti-vaccine," but he has a long record of false and misleading statements about their safety and benefits. What could he do as Trump's HHS secretary?

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Bed maker waited to report defect that killed 1 and injured others

Canada's Bestar recalled wall beds only after learning of dozens of cases in which its beds detached from the walls, feds say.

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What does and doesn't kill E. coli? What to know amid multiple outbreaks

E. coli outbreaks in food are making headlines, prompting questions about how to stay safe from the bacteria that can cause sickness.

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Combating Parkinson's with rock climbing

There is currently no cure for Parkinson's Disease. But some with Parkinson's are finding that an unusual therapy – rock climbing – is helping them improve their balance, mobility, strength and cognition.

Nov 17

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Famed ballet dancer dies in fall from balcony in Russia

Ballet dancer Vladimir Shklyarov fell from a fifth-floor balcony after taking painkillers ahead of back surgery, Russian media reported.

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Traffic passes on a road as the sky is enveloped with smog after Delhi's air quality turned "severe" due to alarming air pollution, in New Delhi

India's "severe plus" air pollution forces more dramatic safety measures

Air pollution chokes New Delhi every winter, but this year's smog has already derailed everything from transport and road work to schools.

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Family of U.S. activist killed in West Bank still demanding answers

The sister of Aysenur Ezgi Eygi, an American activist killed in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, says her idealistic vision of the U.S. has been shattered.

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Russia warns of world war after Biden's decision on missiles for Ukraine

A Russian lawmaker calls President Biden's decision to let Ukraine fire U.S. missiles deep into Russia a "very big step toward the beginning" of a third world war.

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Hologram used in bid to solve sex worker's cold case murder

Bernadett "Betty" Szabo, 19, was stabbed multiple times just months after giving birth to a baby boy.

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"One Tree Hill" actor Paul Teal dies at 35 after cancer battle

Paul Teal's fiancée and fellow "One Tree Hill" actors shared tribute posts memorializing him.

5H ago

TNT's "Inside the NBA" will air on ESPN, ABC, as part of NBA settlement

"Inside the NBA" will continue on other networks, even though will no longer be airing on TNT at the end of this season.

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The stars of "Gladiator II" discuss the film's legacy

The stars of Ridley Scott's "Gladiator II" discuss the film's legacy and stepping back into the world of ancient Rome.

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LIVE On Netflix: Jake Paul Vs. Mike Tyson

Netflix says 60 million households watched Tyson-Paul match

The much-hyped fight pitting the 58-year-old Tyson against Paul, 27, shattered records but was marred by tech glitches.

11H ago

"Gladiator II" cast on new film

Ridley Scott's latest masterpiece revisits the world of ancient Rome with new characters and intense drama. The cast of "Gladiator II" talks to Nate Burleson on working with Scott and carrying forward the spirit of the iconic original.

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How this new car runs without gas or electricity

As climate change intensifies, the race for a more eco-friendly car has revved up. Itay Hod reports on the newest twist on travel.

Nov 16
02:22

"Human … Please die": Chatbot responds with threatening message

In an online conversation about aging adults, Google's Gemini AI chatbot responded with a threatening message, telling the user to "please die."

Nov 15

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

Meta facing courtroom battle

On Wednesday, a judge allowed a Federal Trade Commission lawsuit to move forward that accuses Meta of creating an illegal monopoly with Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady explains.

Nov 14
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The Guardian to stop posting on X, calling it "a toxic media platform"

The Guardian says benefits of being on Elon Musk's social media platform X are outweighed by its "often disturbing content."

Nov 13

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Long-term effects of Trump plans for oil, gas

President-elect Donald Trump has pledged to "drill, baby, drill" on Day 1 in office. CBS News national environmental correspondent David Schechter joins to take a closer look at the environmental impact of some of Trump's potential energy and climate policies.

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How climate change impacts the economy

2024 is on pace to be the hottest year on record worldwide. CBS News Los Angeles meteorologist and climatologist Marina Jurica reports that extreme weather events cost the global economy over $2 trillion in the last 10 years.

Nov 15
04:09

Scientists say biggest coral in the world discovered in the Pacific

Scientists say they've discovered a "mega coral" three times bigger than the previous record holder - so huge they initially thought it was a shipwreck.

Nov 14

Surfboards with lights could deter shark attacks: "Invisibility cloak"

Seal-shaped boards decked with bright horizontal lights were less likely to be attacked by great white sharks, researchers found.

Nov 12

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Trump officials likely to reverse drilling waste "methane fee" EPA is imposing

Oil and natural gas companies will have to pay a federal fee if they emit methane above certain levels under a rule being finalized by the Biden administration that incoming Trump officials are likely to reverse.

Nov 12

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Newsom to allow District Attorney-elect Nathan Hochman to lead Menendez

California Gov. Gavin Newsom decided to defer the Menendez brothers' clemency decision to incoming District Attorney Nathan Hochman.

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New evidence in Laken Riley murder trial

CBS News has learned the case against the man accused of killing a University of Georgia nursing student could be in the hands of the judge as early as Tuesday. Jose Ibarra, an undocumented immigrant from Venezuela, has pleaded not guilty to killing 22-year-old Laken Riley while she was jogging on campus in February. CBS News national correspondent Manuel Bojorquez has the latest from Athens, Georgia.

5H ago
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Shootings near New Orleans parade route

Officials say 13 people were shot during two incidents along a New Orleans "second line" parade route. CBS News' Kati Weis breaks down what's known.

9H ago
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More on Laken Riley murder trial defense

Jose Ibarra's trial for the murder of Laken Riley, a student at Georgia's Augusta University College of Nursing, continues as Ibarra's family members are expected to testify on his behalf. CBS News contributor Caroline Polisi breaks down the latest in the case.

11H ago
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New Orleans parade shootings: What we know

Two people were killed in two separate shootings along a New Orleans parade route Sunday night. No arrests have been made so far. CBS News national reporter Kati Weis has more.

11H ago
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Far side of the moon once had erupting volcanoes, lunar soil shows

Researchers analyzed lunar soil brought back by China's Chang'e-6, the first spacecraft to return with a haul of rocks and dirt from the little-explored far side.

Nov 15

The Hunter's Supermoon sets over Manhattan, New York

When you can see the Beaver Moon, 2024's final supermoon

November's full moon, known as the Beaver Moon, is the last supermoon of 2024. Here's when it peaks and why it's called the Beaver Moon.

Nov 15

Astronauts decline to answer questions about post-flight medical issue

Medical issues aside, the astronauts described a water leak in June that triggered a blizzard in the International Space Station's airlock.

Nov 8

Cargo ship brings science gear, holiday treats to space station crew

With an Election Day docking, the cargo ship delivered 3 tons of supplies and equipment, including an unusual wooden satellite.

Nov 5

The Taurid meteor showers will peak a week apart in November

Two sister meteor showers are already flashing across night skies — and will peak a week apart.

Nov 3

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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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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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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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There are signs of progress on at least one front of the conflict in the Middle East. CBS News senior foreign correspondent Elizabeth Palmer has the latest on reports of a cease-fire deal between Israel and Iran-backed Hezbollah in Lebanon.

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Ethics panel to meet amid Gaetz report push

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What Spirit Airlines bankruptcy means for you

Spirit Airlines is filing for bankruptcy ahead of the busy holiday travel season. The budget airline has faced multiple setbacks recently, including rising labor costs and a failed merger with JetBlue. CBS News senior transportation correspondent Kris Van Cleave has more on what this means for travelers.

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