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"Sunday Morning" Matinee: "Diana: A True Musical Story"

The Broadway musical "Diana: A True Musical Story," which traces the love triangle involving Princess Diana, Prince Charles and Camilla Parker Bowles, had just begun previews in New York when coronavirus shut down the Great White Way. In this performance recorded exclusively for "CBS Sunday Morning," Erin Davie (who plays Bowles) sings "I Miss You Most on Sundays," which her character sings to Prince Charles, but which here also serves a second purpose: pining for the community of fellow theatre artists now separated because of the lockdown.

May 24, 2020
02:52

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Report: Calif. coronavirus response bests N.Y.'s

New York Governor Andrew Cuomo has been praised for his leadership during the coronavirus pandemic, but his actions before it is coming under scrutiny. A report by investigative news site ProPublica compares the response of the East Coast with that of the West Coast, where California Governor Gavin Newsom let counties close earlier, likely avoiding a higher death toll. The article's co-author Joaquin Sapien joins CBSN's Tanya Rivero to discuss his reporting.

May 24, 2020
10:04

Memorial Day: Honoring the fallen amid a global pandemic

CBS News' David Martin on the military's storied resilience during difficult times for the country.

May 24, 2020
03:11

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Wyndham CEO calls for "more flexibility" in PPP program

Geoff Ballotti says his hotels and resorts are "cleaner than they've ever been" as the country begins reopening.

May 24, 2020
05:23

Face The Nation: Eric Rosengren, Geoff Ballotti, Michael Chertoff

Missed the second half of the show? The latest on unemployment, PPP programs and the reopening of the economy

May 24, 2020
23:08

Gottlieb on COVID crisis: "This isn't contained yet"

The former FDA commissioner says Americans should exercise caution as they prepare to go out in a "new normal"

May 24, 2020
06:17

Open: This is "Face the Nation," May 24

Today on "Face the Nation," the country approaches a grim milestone of 100,000 coronavirus deaths as all 50 states begin to ease restrictions.

May 24, 2020
02:18

Jim Gaffigan: Are we REALLY all in this together?

The comedian, marking his 10th week in quarantine with his family because of the pandemic, ponders the notion of society, shared responsibility, and the voices in his head

May 24, 2020

Americans head outdoors for Memorial Day weekend

As the unofficial start to summer kicks off with the Memorial Day weekend, Americans are flocking to nearby beaches and parks to relax despite the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. Danya Bacchus reports.

May 23, 2020
02:45

CBS Weekend News, May 23, 2020

Americans head outdoors for Memorial Day weekend as coronavirus restrictions ease; Family brings home newborn surrogate daughter from Ukraine

May 23, 2020
20:48

Navajo Nation imposes 57-hour lockdown as virus death toll rises

Even essential businesses must remain closed as the entire tribe enters a strict lockdown for Memorial Day weekend.

May 25, 2020

Goldman Sachs CEO Lloyd Blankfein laughs on Feb. 5, 2013, outside the White House in Washington.

Former Goldman CEO to Americans: Get back to work

Former CEO Lloyd Blankfein suggests via tweet the economic hits may be greater than health risks. Much of Twitter disagrees.

May 22, 2020

A coronavirus haircut, at last

Pandemic lockdowns have shuttered barber shops and salons around the world, affecting millions of people - including some rather shaggy CBS News staff. For Chris Livesay in Rome, at least, the wait is over.

May 22, 2020
01:12

Census Bureau rolls out $1.2M COVID-19 survey

The U.S. Census Bureau is rolling out its $1.2 million experiment, called the Household Pulse Survey. The questionnaire is designed to help the bureau measure the impact the pandemic is having on American households. Hansi Lo Wang, a national correspondent for NPR, joined CBSN to discuss the effort.

May 21, 2020
06:53

Cases of rare kids illness spike

There's a growing number of cases of the Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children, sometimes called Pediatric Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome, affecting children. Now, doctors say they are seeing the illness in teens and young adults. Chip Reid has the latest.

May 21, 2020
03:18

CBS Evening News, May 21, 2020

Cases of rare inflammatory disease in children linked to COVID-19 spikes; Movie drive-ins making a comeback amid the coronavirus

May 21, 2020
17:03

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States face legal challenges over lockdowns

President Trump says governors are responsible for how and when to lift their coronavirus lockdowns. But according to CBS News legal analyst Kim Wehle, the federal government has the authority to do a national quarantine -- and not only is one constitutional, but is necessary for public health. She joins CBSN's Reena Ninan with her analysis.

May 21, 2020
06:09

CDC quietly releases new guidelines

A Trump administration official tells CBS News there are some CDC staffers who worry their "science is getting squashed" and are frustrated over how President Trump — not medical experts — has control over the public messaging. Weijia Jiang reports.

May 20, 2020
02:37

COVID-19 vaccine shows promise

Researchers at Harvard Medical School say there are promising new results that suggest a vaccine will be effective against COVID-19. Their study involved monkeys, but human trials will soon follow. Meg Oliver has the latest in the CBS News series "Racing to a Cure."

May 20, 2020
01:33

All 50 states prepare to partially reopen

All 50 states are beginning to slowly reopen as the world saw its biggest rise yet in new coronavirus cases in the last day. Mola Lenghi reports.

May 20, 2020
02:23

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Carbon emissions fall 17% worldwide under lockdowns

Lockdowns could lead to an annual emissions decline of up to 7% — the biggest emissions drop since World War II, researchers say.

May 20, 2020

Teacher infected with coronavirus continues her remote class

If teaching remotely during this pandemic wasn’t difficult enough, kindergarten teacher Bonnie Prenkert in Michigan is continuing her job despite being infected with the coronavirus. Dean Reynolds has her story.

May 19, 2020
01:40

CBS Evening News, May 19, 2020

Trump defends taking hydroxychloroquine; Teacher infected with coronavirus continues her remote class

May 19, 2020
16:24

Arrests at anti-lockdown protests in Europe

Protesters hit the streets across Europe over the weekend to voice dissatisfaction with government measures intended to stop the spread of COVID-19. CBS News' Haley Ott reports from the U.K., where 19 people were arrested.

May 19, 2020
01:59

Air pollution is already spiking in China with virus lockdown lifted

As industry resumes, deadly pollutants hit levels in April even higher than last year, prompting warnings of a "dirty" economic rebound.

May 19, 2020

Americans Celebrate Fourth Of July Across The Nation

LGBTQ Americans and the 2024 election: "I don't feel welcome here"

LGBTQ voters were among the only demographic groups that did not move more toward Trump in the 2024 election.

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Some retailers tell consumers Trump's tariffs are a reason to buy now

Some companies are weaving Trump's tariffs into their marketing efforts, telling consumers to buy now in case prices rise.

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S&P 500 and Dow notch gains, capping Wall Street's best month of 2024

Stocks posted solid gains on Black Friday as Wall Street posted its best monthly performance of the year.

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Trudeau says Trump's tariffs on Canada would raise prices on Americans

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said that if President-elect Donald Trump follows through on this threat to impose tariffs on Canadian products, he would be raising prices and hurting American businesses.

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ICE Arrests Undocumented Immigrants In NYC

Fact check of Trump's "border czar" claims on noncitizens and crime

As Donald Trump's second term approaches, Republicans have cited inflated figures on noncitizens with criminal records.

9H ago

Actor dies during performance of "A Christmas Carol"

Julien Arnold, 60, was playing the roles of Marley and Mr. Fezziwig in "A Christmas Carol" when he experienced a medical emergency.

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Jets scrambled as Russia, China warplanes approach South Korea

The Chinese and Russian military aircraft flew "for an extended period without prior notice," South Korea's defense ministry said.

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Children walk on a garbage dump filled with plastics in Rodriguez, Rizal province, Philippines, Nov. 28, 2024.

Can countries agree to "end the world's plastic pollution crisis"?

The U.S. is among 175 nations haggling over a treaty to reduce the vast quantity of plastic pollution that ends up in our food, water and even our bodies.

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The National Dog Show Presented by Purina - Season 23

2024 National Dog Show won by Vito the pug. See all the results.

Vito the pug beat over 1,900 other dogs to take home the top honor at the National Dog Show.

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S&P 500 and Dow notch gains, capping Wall Street's best month of 2024

Stocks posted solid gains on Black Friday as Wall Street posted its best monthly performance of the year.

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This week on "Sunday Morning" (December 1)

A look at the features for this week's broadcast of the Emmy-winning program, hosted by Jane Pauley.

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Some retailers tell consumers Trump's tariffs are a reason to buy now

Some companies are weaving Trump's tariffs into their marketing efforts, telling consumers to buy now in case prices rise.

3H ago

Remains of WWII airman identified 80 years after plane shot down

U.S. Army Air Force Tech. Sgt. Sanford G. Roy was one of several airmen aboard a plane shot down over Germany in April 1944.

4H ago

Target Black Friday Deals and Taylor Swift Exclusive Products

Black Friday shoppers hit stores across U.S

The holiday shopping season has begun with stores offering deals and discounts for Black Friday.

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S&P 500 and Dow notch gains, capping Wall Street's best month of 2024

Stocks posted solid gains on Black Friday as Wall Street posted its best monthly performance of the year.

1H ago

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Some retailers tell consumers Trump's tariffs are a reason to buy now

Some companies are weaving Trump's tariffs into their marketing efforts, telling consumers to buy now in case prices rise.

3H ago

Costco wholesale storefront in Kaohsiung, Taiwan.

Some Costco eggs are recalled due to risk of salmonella

The organic eggs, sold in packages of two dozen, were sold in 25 Costco stores across several states. Here's what to know.

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What's open on Black Friday, from the post office to the stock market

Black Friday is a major shopping day for the nation's retailers. Here's what's happening with the stock market and USPS.

6H ago

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.

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Politics

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Trudeau says Trump's tariffs on Canada would raise prices on Americans

44M ago

LGBTQ Americans and the 2024 election: "I don't feel welcome here."

LGBTQ voters were among the only demographic groups that did not move more toward Trump in the 2024 election.

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Fact check of Trump's "border czar" claims on noncitizens with criminal convictions

As Donald Trump's second term approaches, Republicans have cited inflated figures on noncitizens with criminal records.

9H 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.

22H 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.

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Are there really risks to fluoride in water?

President-elect Donald Trump's pick to lead the Department of Health and Human Services, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., says fluoride can cause health problems and wants it removed from our drinking water. CBS News medical contributor Dr. Celine Gounder, editor-at-large for public health at KFF Health News, has more on the risks and benefits that come with fluoride.

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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.

Nov 28

Close up of stuffed turkey during Thanksgiving meal with family toasting in the background.

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.

Nov 28

man preparing thanksgiving dinner at home kitchen, giving a dog a piece of pumpkin pie to try

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.

Nov 28

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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

World

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Trudeau says Trump's tariffs on Canada would raise prices on Americans

44M ago

Book excerpt: "Freedom: Memoirs 1954-2021" by Angela Merkel

The former Chancellor of Germany writes about two lives: her early years growing up under a Communist-controlled police state in East Germany, and her years as leader of a nation reunited following the fall of the Berlin Wall.

1H ago

Book excerpt: "The Barn" by Wright Thompson

The author's New York Times bestseller explores the culture of silence that enveloped the Mississippi Delta over the 1955 murder of Emmett Till.

2H ago

Woman, 2 girls crushed to death outside Gaza bakery amid food shortage

The bodies of two girls and a 50-year-old woman were taken to a hospital where a doctor confirmed that they died from suffocation.

2H ago

Actor dies during performance of "A Christmas Carol"

Julien Arnold, 60, was playing the roles of Marley and Mr. Fezziwig in "A Christmas Carol" when he experienced a medical emergency.

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Entertainment

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Actor dies during performance of "A Christmas Carol"

Julien Arnold, 60, was playing the roles of Marley and Mr. Fezziwig in "A Christmas Carol" when he experienced a medical emergency.

3H ago

Birthday surprise for Adriana Diaz

Adriana Diaz is turning 40. To help her celebrate, "CBS Mornings" surprised her with an appearance from award-winning singer-songwriter Ben Abraham and cake from her family.

6H ago
07:27

"Mornings Memory": Watching TV on your phone

Watching videos on your phone is second nature now but it wasn't always like that. Back on this day in 2005, Anthony Mason reported on this new trend.

7H ago
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Tyler Carson, the "Fiddler on the Rock"

Violinist Tyler Carson is known professionally as the "Fiddler on the Rock," for his performances from the famous Red Rocks of Sedona, Arizona. Natalie Morales spoke with Carson about how an unexpected turn in his life drew him to the inspiring and spiritual landscape of beauty, hope and healing.

7H ago
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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.

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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.

17H 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
03:27

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.

Nov 28

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

Crime

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Firefighter had visited woman found dead in house fire

On Thanksgiving Eve in 2020, an expectant mother was found dead inside her burning Illinois home. It was not immediately clear what caused her death. She had been involved with a firefighter – someone trained to save lives. Could he have set a fire to cover her murder? "48 Hours" contributor Nikki Battiste reports for this week's "48 Hours."

6H ago
02:53

Teen escapes 12 years after abduction; school bus driver arrested

The victim's captor allegedly changed the girl's name, kept her out of sight and out of school.

6H ago

Did an Illinois firefighter have a secret he was willing to kill for?

When Melissa Lamesch is found dead at home in Mt. Morris, Illinois, on the day before Thanksgiving, authorities zero in on Matthew Plote, a man trained to save lives, not take them.

6H ago

Teen hockey player killed by stray bullet driving home after game

Colin Brown, 16, was hit by a bullet while being driven home in his father's car after playing a hockey game.

8H ago

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."

Nov 28

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.

Sep 5
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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.

Sep 29
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Chicago Bears fire Eberflus as head coach

The Chicago Bears say they've fired their head coach Matt Eberflus less than 24 hours after a brutal loss to the Detroit Lions on Thanksgiving. The Lions currently hold the best record in the NFL. Brooks Kubena, an NFL staff writer from The Athletic, joins CBS News 24/7 with more on Week 13 of the NFL season.

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02:56

Assessing Trump's Cabinet picks

President-elect Donald Trump has met his goal of making most of his Cabinet picks for his second administration by Thanksgiving. Republican strategist Leslie Sanchez and Democratic strategist Joel Payne discuss Trump's strategy, what to anticipate in the next four years and more.

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Tips for finding the best holiday deals

Adam Davis, managing director for Wells Fargo Retail Finance, joined CBS News to talk about whether Black Friday or Cyber Monday has the better buys and offer up some other tips for stretching your dollar during the holidays.

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Gunman shoots at Israeli bus in West Bank

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

4H ago
03:59

Biden knocks Trump's proposed tariffs

President-elect Donald Trump's proposed tariffs against Mexico and Canada drew a critique from President Biden on Thursday, with Biden saying in part, "We're surrounded by the Pacific Ocean, the Atlantic Ocean, and two allies, Mexico and Canada. The last thing we need to do is begin to screw up those relationships." CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang has more on that, the president-elect's call with Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum and some of the other top political news of the day.

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