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Sens. Collins, Kennedy on Gaetz confirmation

Sen. Susan Collins of Maine and Sen. John Kennedy of Louisiana weighed in Wednesday on the potential vetting and confirmation process of former Rep. Matt Gaetz of Florida, President-elect Donald Trump's choice for attorney general. Molly Ball, senior political correspondent for The Wall Street Journal, and Laura Davison, politics editor for Bloomberg, join "America Decides" to discuss this and more on the latest picks by Trump to join his administration.

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Senators express doubt on Gaetz confirmation

Can former Rep. Matt Gaetz pass a Senate confirmation? One Republican senator told CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett he wouldn't bet his house on it. Kadia Goba, political reporter for Semafor, and Brakkton Booker, national political correspondent for Politico, join "America Decides" to discuss.

Nov 19
07:08

Democrats, Republicans react to prisoner swap

Lawmakers on both sides of the aisle are reacting to Thursday's prisoner swap with Russia. Republican Rep. French Hill of Arkansas, co-chair of the Congressional Task Force on American Hostages and Americans Wrongfully Detained Abroad, joins "America Decides" to unpack the deal.

Aug 1
06:59

Campaign moments in history: JFK announces run

Today's spotlight: When JFK announced he was running for president. "Prime Time with John Dickerson" airs Monday-Thursday at 7 p.m. ET on the CBS News Streaming Network.

Apr 7, 2023
01:29

Protest Held In Kansas City Calling On Government To End Coronavirus Shutdown

Bipartisan support emerges for aid to ailing local news outlets

Lawmakers on both sides of the aisle and in both chambers of Congress have called for federal relief for local news organizations.

Apr 23, 2020

Transcript: Sen. John Kennedy on "Face the Nation"

The following is a transcript of an interview with Sen. John Kennedy that aired Sunday, February 16, 2020, on "Face the Nation."

Feb 16, 2020

Kennedy defends Barr for overruling Roger Stone prosecutors

Senator John Kennedy of Louisiana says the decision to change the sentencing recommendation for Roger Stone is "the way the process works."

Feb 16, 2020
06:53

Kennedy says he was "wrong" to say Ukraine may have hacked DNC server

Kennedy walked back his remarks on Sunday, saying there is "no indication" that Ukraine tried to hack the server

Nov 26, 2019

This week on "Face the Nation," November 10, 2019

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi along with Reps. Jim Jordan and Mike Quigley will appear on "Face the Nation" this Sunday

Nov 15, 2019

ICYMI: Here's what you missed on Sunday's "Face the Nation"

The impeachment inquiry into President Trump ramps up as it moves into the public format this week

Nov 11, 2019

Full transcript of "Face the Nation" on November 10, 2019

On this "Face the Nation" broadcast, Senator John Kennedy and Rep. Eric Swalwell join us to discuss the impeachment inquiry into Donald Trump. We talk with National Security Adviser Robert O'Brien on the latest in Syria and Trump's Ukraine policy. We also mark a milestone in "Face the Nation" history with its 65th anniversary.

Nov 10, 2019

Transcript: Senator John Kennedy on "Face the Nation"

The following is a transcript of an interview with Senator John Kennedy on "Face the Nation"

Nov 10, 2019

This week on "Face the Nation," November 10, 2019

National Security Adviser Robert O'Brien, Sen. John Kennedy and Rep. Eric Swalwell will appear on "Face the Nation" this Sunday

Nov 8, 2019

Kennedy: Dems should "go hard or go home" on impeachment

"Go to Amazon online, buy a spine and do it," the Louisiana Republican told "Face the Nation." "If you're not going to do it then let us get back to work"

Jun 2, 2019

Transcript: Sen. John Kennedy on "Face the Nation"

The following is a transcript of the interview with Republican Sen. John Kennedy of Louisiana that aired Sunday, June 2, 2019, on "Face the Nation"

Jun 2, 2019

Open: This is "Face the Nation"

This week on "Face the Nation," Margaret Brennan interviews Intelligence Committee Vice Chairman Sen. Mark Warner, Sen. John Kennedy and Sen. Joe Manchin, and British Foreign Secretary Jeremy Hunt joins us from London. Plus, the latest on the mass shooting in Virginia Beach.

Jun 2, 2019
01:47

6/2: Face The Nation

Jun 2, 2019
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Biden's critics, defenders, rivals weigh in on alleged incidents

In recent days, two women have accused former Vice President Joe Biden of touching them inappropriately

Apr 3, 2019

Kennedy: McCabe is "lucky" he hasn't been prosecuted

The Louisiana Republican said the former FBI deputy director could've been charged with perjury: "If you and I do that, we go to jail"

Mar 10, 2019

Transcript: Sen. John Kennedy on "Face the Nation"

The following is a transcript of the interview with Republican Sen. John Kennedy of Louisiana that aired Sunday, March 10, 2019, on "Face the Nation"

Mar 10, 2019

Kennedy: McCabe "lucky" he wasn't charged

Sen. John Kennedy, R-Louisiana, joins moderator Margaret Brennan to discuss Paul Manafort's sentencing, and he reacts to Margaret's interview with Andrew McCabe.

Mar 10, 2019
06:55

Open: This is Face the Nation

This week on "Face the Nation," moderator Margaret Brennan will talk to former acting FBI Director Andrew McCabe, Colorado’s former governor John Hickenlooper and Sen. John Kennedy. Plus, former deputy Secretary of State William Burns is here to discuss his new book, "The Back Channel."

Mar 10, 2019
02:07

Kennedy: "First Amendment was bruised" by BuzzFeed report on Cohen

The special counsel's office disputed a BuzzFeed News report saying it had evidence President Trump directed Michael Cohen to lie to Congress

Jan 20, 2019

Transcript: Sen. John Kennedy on "Face the Nation"

The following is a transcript of the interview with Republican Sen. John Kennedy of Louisiana that aired Sunday, Jan. 20, 2019, on "Face the Nation"

Jan 20, 2019

Kennedy: BuzzFeed report "bruised" First Amendment

Sen. John Kennedy, R-Louisiana, joins Margaret Brennan to discuss President Trump's latest offer to end the government shutdown and the BuzzFeed report on Michael Cohen.

Jan 20, 2019
03:11

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Matt Gaetz withdraws as attorney general nominee

President-elect Donald Trump announced Gaetz as his nominee to be attorney general last week.

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Russia hits back after Ukraine's strike using U.S. long-range missiles

Dnipro bears the brunt of Moscow's first retaliatory strike after Ukraine fires U.S.-made missiles into Russia, and Ukraine claims Moscow may have used an ICBM.

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Actor Jussie Smollett's conviction overturned by Illinois Supreme Court

The state's highest court ruled a special prosecutor's decision to re-indict Smollett violated his constitutional rights after Cook County prosecutors previously dropped charges against him.

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Elon Musk claims Jeff Bezos predicted that Trump would lose election

Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos — the two richest people on the planet — are squabbling over social media. No, really.

updated 43M ago

Police report details woman's allegations against Pete Hegseth

A woman told police she was sexually assaulted in 2017 by Pete Hegseth, according to a detailed, newly-released police report. He is now President-elect Trump's choice for defense secretary.

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U.N. court ICC issues arrest warrants for Netanyahu and a Hamas leader

The leaders are accused of crimes against humanity and war crimes over the war in Gaza and the Oct. 7 Hamas attack on Israel.

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Colin Gray, 54, the father of Apalachee High School shooter Colt Gray, 14, enters Barrow County court for his first appearance, Sept. 6, 2024, in Winder, Georgia.

Dad of 14-year-old accused in Georgia school shooting pleads not guilty

Colin Gray and his son, Colt Gray, were both indicted in the Sept. 4 shooting that killed two students and two teachers and injured others.

updated 59M ago

People are seen in a TSA security checkpoint line at Orlando

Which Thanksgiving foods can go through airport security?

As record travelers prepare to fly for Thanksgiving, here's what to know about transporting food through TSA checkpoints.

2H ago

Why the latest bird flu case has experts worried about pandemic potential

A new potential case of bird flu in a California child without known contact with infected animals is raising concerns about a potential pandemic. Dr. Céline Gounder explains what to know.

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Mexican cartel leader who faked own death arrested in California

Cristian Fernando Gutierrez-Ochoa — the son-in-law of Jalisco New Generation cartel leader "El Mencho" — was arrested in Riverside, California, officials said.

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BJ's Wholesale Club hikes membership fees for first time since 2018

Warehouse chain follows rival Costco in raising amount its 7.5 million members must pay to shop at BJ's stores.

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Elon Musk claims Jeff Bezos predicted that Trump would lose election

Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos — the two richest people on the planet — are squabbling over social media. No, really.

updated 43M ago

Matt Gaetz withdraws as attorney general nominee

President-elect Donald Trump announced Gaetz as his nominee to be attorney general last week.

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Here's where Elon Musk says his DOGE will aim to cut federal spending

Billionaires Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy say the Department of Government Efficiency has targets in mind for cost cutting.

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BJ's Wholesale Club hikes membership fees for first time since 2018

Warehouse chain follows rival Costco in raising amount its 7.5 million members must pay to shop at BJ's stores.

updated 12M ago

Elon Musk claims Jeff Bezos predicted that Trump would lose election

Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos — the two richest people on the planet — are squabbling over social media. No, really.

updated 43M ago

Here's where Elon Musk says his DOGE will aim to cut federal spending

Billionaires Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy say the Department of Government Efficiency has targets in mind for cost cutting.

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McDonald's to serve up a McValue offering in 2025. Here's what it includes.

McDonald's wants to make dining at its restaurants affordable for customers again with new value offerings.

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Justice Department calls for breakup of Google and sale of Chrome

The proposed breakup calls for Google to sell its industry-leading Chrome web browser and impose restrictions designed to prevent its Android smartphone software from favoring its search engine.

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Matt Gaetz withdraws as attorney general nominee

President-elect Donald Trump announced Gaetz as his nominee to be attorney general last week.

updated 3M ago

Here's where Elon Musk says his DOGE will aim to cut federal spending

Billionaires Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy say the Department of Government Efficiency has targets in mind for cost cutting.

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Alabama set to carry out nation's third nitrogen gas execution

An Alabama prisoner convicted of the 1994 murder of a female hitchhiker is slated Thursday to become the third person executed in the U.S., and Alabama, by nitrogen gas.

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Police report details woman's allegations against Pete Hegseth

A woman told police she was sexually assaulted in 2017 by Pete Hegseth, according to a detailed, newly released police report. He is now President-elect Trump's choice for defense secretary.

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Voters in Washington Drop Off Early Ballots On Eve Of Election Day

Analysis: Election conspiracies persist, even with different outcomes

Conspiracies persist, although it is effectively impossible to steal a major election in the United States.

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Why the latest bird flu case has experts worried about pandemic potential

A new potential case of bird flu in a California child without known contact with infected animals is raising concerns about a potential pandemic. Dr. Céline Gounder explains what to know.

42M ago

New cases of bird flu in U.S.

CBS News medical contributor Dr. Celine Gounder joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss the latest on bird flu as new cases raise alarms among health officials. There have been 53 confirmed human cases across seven states this year. Health officials in California are reporting a possible case in a child who had no known contact with an infected animal.

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Food in grocery bags on kitchen counter.

Are food recalls and outbreaks on the rise?

The FDA says America's food supply is still "one of the safest in the world," despite some recent high-profile recalls and outbreaks.

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McDonald's pulls espresso drinks from some U.S. menus

Lattes and other espresso-based drinks may not be available at some McDonald's restaurants due to a glitch with coffee machines.

23H ago

Florida Gov. DeSantis' Canadian drug import plan goes nowhere after FDA approval

Florida sued the FDA over what it said was a "reckless delay" in approving its drug importation plan. Now, nearly a year after the FDA gave the state the green light, the program has yet to begin.

Nov 20

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Ancient amulet showing biblical king spearing devil is unearthed

The amulet was found during an ongoing excavation project in Hadrianopolis, an ancient city near Karabük, Turkey.

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U.N. court ICC issues arrest warrants for Netanyahu and a Hamas leader

The leaders are accused of crimes against humanity and war crimes over the war in Gaza and the Oct. 7 Hamas attack on Israel.

2H ago

Russia hits back after Ukraine's strike using U.S. long-range missiles

Dnipro bears the brunt of Moscow's first retaliatory strike after Ukraine fires U.S.-made missiles into Russia, and Ukraine claims Moscow may have used an ICBM.

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American among 4 tourists dead after drinking tainted booze in Laos

The American died in the tourist town of Vang Vieng, Laos, the State Department confirmed.

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U.S. indicts Indian billionaire Gautam Adani in $265 million bribery scheme

Gautam Adani, one of the world's richest people, is accused of concealing that a solar energy project was being facilitated by an alleged $265 million bribery scheme.

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Connie Nielsen on returning to "Gladiator" after 24 years

Connie Nielsen opens up about returning as Lucilla in "Gladiator II," reuniting with director Ridley Scott and exploring her character's emotional journey.

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Shelby Lynne on how personal struggles and friendships impacted her music

Singer-songwriter Shelby Lynne opens up about her new album and how her friendships helped save her when she thought her recording career could be over.

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Malcolm Washington on "The Piano Lesson"

Making his feature directorial debut, Malcolm Washington brings August Wilson's Pulitzer-winning play to the screen with help from his father, Denzel Washington and siblings John David and Katia

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Connie Nielsen on returning to "Gladiator"

Ahead of the sequel's release, Connie Nielsen joins "CBS Mornings" to talk about stepping back into the world of Ridley Scott's epic saga and her character's emotional journey.

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Shelby Lynne on her journey and new album

After overcoming years of personal struggles, Grammy winner Shelby Lynne is back with her first album in years. She tells Anthony Mason why her return to recording came as a surprise, even to her.

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Elon Musk claims Jeff Bezos predicted that Trump would lose election

Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos — the two richest people on the planet — are squabbling over social media. No, really.

updated 43M ago

Justice Department calls for breakup of Google and sale of Chrome

The proposed breakup calls for Google to sell its industry-leading Chrome web browser and impose restrictions designed to prevent its Android smartphone software from favoring its search engine.

14H ago

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

Reddit is down for many users, reports say. Here's what to know.

Reddit says it's investigating after users on Wednesday reported problems connecting to the online forum.

19H ago

Deepfakes of Elon Musk contribute to billions in fraud losses

A study found that Elon Musk is the most common celebrity used in deepfake scams.

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How collecting pine cones helps renew Oregon forests after wildfires

Conservationists are teaming up with the U.S. Forest Service and logging companies to clear scorched land and make room for new reforestation projects.

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Restoring forests decimated by wildfires

Large wildfires fueled by climate change have destroyed tens of millions of acres of forests in the Pacific Northwest in recent years. Jonathan Vigliotti explores a major effort underway to restore those forests.

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Close-up of two Masai giraffes (Giraffa camelopardalis

Giraffes need endangered species protection, U.S. officials say

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has proposed new protections for giraffes, saying their populations are threatened by poaching, habitat loss and climate change.

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Gigantic fin whale washed up on Alaska's shore

Carcass of massive endangered whale washes ashore in Alaska

The carcass was comparable to the width of a college basketball court and female, according to biologists.

Nov 20

Energy Secretary Granholm on Trump presidency

Former leaders and climate experts have issued a letter calling the U.N.'s annual climate meeting "no longer fit for purpose." Recently, CBS News spoke with U.S. Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm about the summit and what the incoming Trump presidency means for clean energy and climate change. The conversation took place before the president-elect made his pick for energy secretary.

Nov 19
05:33

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Mexican cartel leader who faked own death arrested in California

Cristian Fernando Gutierrez-Ochoa — the son-in-law of Jalisco New Generation cartel leader "El Mencho" — was arrested in Riverside, California, officials said.

updated 12M ago

Alleged New York Stock Exchange terror plot

The FBI has arrested a Florida man who's accused of plotting to bomb the New York Stock Exchange. CBS News New York reporter Allen Devlin has more.

3H ago
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Dad of 14-year-old accused in Georgia school shooting pleads not guilty

Colin Gray and his son, Colt Gray, were both indicted in the Sept. 4 shooting that killed two students and two teachers and injured others.

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Man found guilty for Laken Riley murder

A judge on Wednesday found Jose Ibarra guilty on all 10 counts in the murder of University of Georgia student Laken Riley. Ibarra was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole.

4H ago
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Capitol rioter with "kill list" convicted of plot to murder FBI agents

Edward Kelley distributed a "kill list" and videos containing images of FBI employees to another person as part of his "mission," prosecutors say.

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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

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

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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.

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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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Why Gaetz withdrew from AG consideration

Former Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz has withdrawn from consideration to be President-elect Donald Trump's attorney general. CBS News' Major Garrett spoke to several senators about his confirmation process after Gaetz visited Capitol Hill to rally support.

58M ago
06:33

Gaetz withdraws from AG consideration

Former Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz, President-elect Donald Trump's pick for attorney general, has announced he is withdrawing from consideration. This comes after Gaetz visited Capitol Hill to rally support among lawmakers for his confirmation. Margaret Talev, a contributor at Axios, joins CBS News with more. Also, Olivia Rinaldi reports on the Trump team reaction.

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Senate Homeland Security hearing postponed

FBI Director Christopher Wray and Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas were scheduled to take part in a Senate hearing on worldwide threats Thursday, but that hearing was canceled. CBS News Homeland Security and Justice reporter Nicole Sganga has more on why.

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Alleged New York Stock Exchange terror plot

The FBI has arrested a Florida man who's accused of plotting to bomb the New York Stock Exchange. CBS News New York reporter Allen Devlin has more.

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Update on Ten Commandments in Louisiana schools

A Louisiana judge has put a pause on the state's plan to have the Ten Commandments posted in public school classrooms. CBS News reporter Kati Weis has more on that and details on a vote to include bible teachings in Texas' K-5 curriculum.

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