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Harris holds first rally with running mate Walz

Vice President Kamala Harris and her running mate Tim Walz, governor of Minnesota, held their first joint rally in Philadelphia Tuesday night. Harris said she found exactly what she was looking for in a running mate with Walz: a fighter for the working class and a leader who believes in the promise of America. Walz thanked Harris for trusting him on this presidential campaign and talked about his experience serving in the National Guard, working as a public school teacher and serving in Congress.

Aug 6
55:43

Harris, Walz to hold first joint rally

With the Democratic ticket complete, Vice President Kamala Harris and her new running mate, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, are about to make their first joint appearance in Philadelphia. CBS News' Nancy Cordes and Ed O'Keefe have the latest.

Aug 6
09:24

How Tim Walz voted in Congress

Tim Walz spent 12 years in the House of Representatives before becoming Kamala Harris' running mate pick and being Minnesota's governor. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion looks back at his voting record and history in Congress.

Aug 6
04:41

Minnesota's Amy Klobuchar on Tim Walz

Minnesota Sen. Amy Klobuchar calls Gov. Tim Walz a close friend and breaks down the reasons why she thinks he is the best choice as Vice President Kamala Harris' running mate. Klobuchar joins CBS News with her take on the 2024 race.

Aug 6
04:44

Why Kamala Harris chose Tim Walz

Sources close to Vice President Kamala Harris' running mate selection process say she hit it off with Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz during the vetting process and pointed to his record in public service. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes and CBS News Minnesota's Caroline Cummings break down what's known about Harris' pick. Plus, JD Vance rallies voters in Pennsylvania with his thoughts on Walz.

Aug 6
09:12

Marcia Fudge on Harris picking Walz

Marcia Fudge, the co-chair of the Harris presidential campaign and the former housing and urban development secretary, joins CBS News with her take on Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, Vice President Kamala Harris' pick for running mate.

Aug 6
03:18

Tim Walz's Minnesota record, history

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz has spent decades serving the country in different ways. He enlisted in the Army National Guard and worked as a teacher and coach before becoming a House representative for 12 years. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe has more.

Aug 6
03:54

Pawlenty on Walz being Kamala Harris' VP pick

Former Minnesota Governor Tim Pawlenty, a Republican, joined CBS News to talk about Kamala Harris' selection of the current Minnesota governor, Tim Walz, as her running mate. "I know him, I've done a bunch of stuff with him over the years. I like him," Pawlenty said about Walz, "My only problem with him is policy views."

Aug 6
04:37

Side by side photos of Tim Walz and Kamala Harris

Kamala Harris picks Minnesota Governor Tim Walz as her VP running mate

Kamala Harris has selected Tim Walz, the popular two-term governor of Minnesota, as her VP running mate, selecting a Midwestern Democrat to join her on the ticket.

Aug 6

Walz among top contenders for Harris' VP pick

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz last week laid out a new line of criticism against the Republican ticket that has since become one of the most prominent messages of the Democratic Party: That the GOP is just weird. Sources tell CBS News that Walz is one of five Democrats who have emerged as the top contenders to become Vice President Kamala Harris' running mate. CBS News campaign reporter Katrina Kaufman is in St. Paul, Minnesota, with more on the potential candidacy of Gov. Walz.

Jul 31
04:49

Biden Campaign Holds Milwaukee Press Conferences On Trump Agenda

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz credited with getting Dems calling Trump "weird"

"Weird" is the word of the moment in the election cycle, and many are crediting Gov. Tim Walz, who is among the names being vetted as presumptive nominee Kamala Harris' running mate, with kicking off the trend.

Jul 29

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Athlete paralyzed skiing completes marathon

Mason Branstrator's life changed when he was paralyzed at 17. But that hasn't stopped him from playing sports and competing in a marathon. Mason, 20, just completed the wheelchair race at Grandma's Marathon in Duluth, Minnesota.

Jul 2
04:38

Flooding continues in Midwest

Residents in Waterville, Minnesota, are still waiting to start their cleanup efforts from this week's devastating floods because the water has not yet fully receded. CBS News correspondent Tom Hanson is in Waterville with the latest.

Jun 28
03:39

Emmer on Biden and Trump's first 2024 debate

House Majority Whip Tom Emmer, a Republican from Minnesota, told CBS News that former President Donald Trump would tout achievements from his administration when he matches up with President Biden in Thursday night's presidential debate. Emmer also spoke about the unique format of the debate and the role abortion will play in it.

Jun 27
04:39

Minnesota dam partially fails after flooding

Extreme flooding caused a more-than-100-year-old dam to partially fail this week in Minnesota, and officials say the structure is in "imminent failure condition." CBS News' Tom Hanson is at the dam with the latest.

Jun 26
02:03

Raging water erodes side of Minnesota dam

Raging floodwaters continues to erode the west side of Minnesota's Rapidan Dam, causing a house to partially collapse into the Blue Earth River. CBS News Minnesota has more.

Jun 26
02:11

Minnesota homeowners react to historic flooding

Some Minnesota homeowners have lost everything in this week's severe flooding and more rain remains in the forecast. Tom Hanson has more.

Jun 26
02:03

Mall of America's security team will start using facial recognition software as part of safety plan

After a slew of gun-related incidents in the past few years, Mall of America is stepping up their security measures by adding facial recognition technology to their arsenal.

Jun 27

House partially collapses into Rapidan Dam

Images show the banks along a Minnesota dam eroding after historic flooding in the Midwest. Water swept through the area of Mankato, destroying and absorbing a home and a park. CBS News' Tom Hanson reports.

Jun 26
02:40

Cleanup from major flooding begins in Midwest

Residents in Iowa and South Dakota's Big Sioux River Valley are starting to clean up after record-breaking floods re-carved neighborhoods this week. CBS News Minnesota reporter Jonah Kaplan has more from North Sioux City, South Dakota.

Jun 26
02:21

Minnesota National Guard activated amid flood

Severe flooding is affecting millions of people in the Midwest. In Minnesota, the National Guard has been activated to help against rising waters. CBS News correspondent Tom Hanson has more from Mankato.

Jun 25
02:07

Iowa dealing with historic flooding

President Biden issued a disaster declaration for parts of Iowa affected by historic flooding, while rains in southern Minnesota are being blamed for a potential dam failure. Meanwhile, North Texas is expecting severe heat as temperatures soar near the triple digits. CBS News Texas' Bo Evans and CBS News Minnesota's Jonah Kaplan report.

Jun 25
03:47

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Aerial images show raging water flowing around Rapidan Dam in southern Minnesota

New aerial images from Tuesday morning show strong water continuing to rush around a dam in southern Minnesota.

Jun 26

Dam breached amid record-setting flooding

Flooding caused a more-than-100-year-old dam to be breached in Minnesota on Monday. It follows days of heavy rain throughout much of the Midwest, which has flooded states like Iowa and South Dakota. Jonah Kaplan has the latest.

Jun 24
01:43

Deadly floods impact Midwest communities

Spencer, Iowa, residents are worrying about clean-up costs after the Little Sioux River crested to record heights, flooding their community. Meanwhile, heavy rain prompted evacuations in parts of South Dakota, Minnesota and Iowa. CBS News Minnesota's Jonah Kaplan has more.

Jun 24
02:24

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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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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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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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What do Cabinet members do? Here are the expectations for each role

These are the president's top advisers and the highest-ranked U.S. officials. Here's what they do — and some issues they're likely to face if confirmed by the Senate.

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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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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.

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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.

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What do Cabinet members do? Here are the expectations for each role

These are the president's top advisers and the highest-ranked U.S. officials. Here's what Cabinet members do — and some issues they're likely to face if confirmed by the Senate.

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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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Bezos denies Musk claim that the Amazon founder predicted Trump loss

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

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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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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.

1H ago

Bezos denies Musk claim that the Amazon founder predicted Trump loss

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

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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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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.

3H 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.

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What do Cabinet members do? Here are the expectations for each role

These are the president's top advisers and the highest-ranked U.S. officials. Here's what Cabinet members do — and some issues they're likely to face if confirmed by the Senate.

1H 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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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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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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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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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.

Nov 20

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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Iceland volcano flares marking region's 7th eruption in one year

A volcano erupted in southern Iceland, near the town of Grindavík and the Blue Lagoon spa, marking the region's seventh eruption in a year.

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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.

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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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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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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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Bezos denies Musk claim that the Amazon founder predicted Trump loss

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

updated 41M 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.

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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.

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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.

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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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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.

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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.

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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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Violent bomb cyclone turns deadly

Winds pushed over a tree into a home and killed a mother while she was showering in Washington, according to local fire officials. This comes as a deadly bomb cyclone that slammed the West Coast moves toward the Midwest with high winds and rain. CBS News' Jessica Burch has the latest forecast, and Carter Evans reports from Renton, Washington.

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Disruptor U. I Sunday on 60 Minutes

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More on Hegseth alleged sexual assault

A police report on alleged sexual assault apparently perpetrated by Pete Hegseth, Donald Trump's pick for secretary of state, has emerged as lawmakers meet with the president-elect's nominee. CBS News' Olivia Rinaldi reports.

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Russia responds to Ukraine missile use

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Hegseth on sexual assault allegations

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