The year of the 'lega-sequel': What 'Gladiator II' and 'Twisters' say about Hollywood
Tropical Storm Sara forms in Caribbean
Tropical Storm Sara formed in the Caribbean on Thursday and is churning west. It is forecast to bring life-threatening flooding to portions of Central America this weekend.
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On the front lines with firefighters as they battle wildfires in New Jersey
Tom Hanson embedded with fire crews Thursday as they continue to battle stubborn wildfires in New Jersey and New York. New Jersey's dry conditions have helped contribute to the growth of the wildfires. The state has received no significant rainfall since August, and it endured its driest October since 1895.
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Trump's pick of Matt Gaetz for attorney general draws criticism
Matt Gaetz immediately resigned from the House on Wednesday following the surprising announcement that he was President-elect Donald Trump's selection for attorney general. His resignation, however, came ahead of a scheduled vote by the House Ethics Committee this week on whether to release the results of an extensive investigation into allegations against Gaetz of sexual misconduct and illicit drug use, which he has denied. Scott MacFarlane reports.
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Dramatic video shows Phoenix police saving man from car submerged in pool
Police smashed the car's sun roof to pull out the driver. He told police he ended up in the pool after he accidentally stepped on the gas too hard.
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Why Trump chose RFK Jr for HHS secretary
President-elect Donald Trump's selection of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as Health and Human Services secretary came following several other controversial choices for Cabinet members. Caitlin Huey-Burns takes a look at the president-elect's decision-making process.
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Trump taps RFK Jr. as HHS secretary
President-elect Donald Trump announced Thursday that he has selected Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as his pick to run the Department of Health and Human Services. Kennedy, who ended his longshot independent presidential bid and endorsed Trump, has a history of being a vaccine skeptic and making false claims about public health. Dr. Jon LaPook takes a look at what it could mean for health care in the U.S.
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"CBS Evening News" headlines for Thursday, Nov. 14, 2024
Here's a look at the top stories making headlines on the "CBS Evening News with Norah O'Donnell."
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Zach Bryan off the hook in 2023 Oklahoma obstruction arrest
The country musician was booked on an obstruction of investigation charge in September 2023 after getting "lippy" with cops.
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Former U.S. attorney explains why he calls Matt Gaetz the "anti-attorney general"
President-elect Donald Trump nominated former Rep. Matt Gaetz as his attorney general. Former U.S. attorney and assistant deputy attorney general Harry Litman joins CBS News to discuss his column calling Gaetz the "anti-attorney general" and what to expect from his potential management of the Justice Department.
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Football’s never-ending onslaught has killed any remaining thrills
It just seems that by Sunday night, let alone Monday night, no matter how appealing the flexed-for-TV-dough matchups, the thrill is gone.
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‘1000-Lb. Sisters’ Tammy Slaton shows off weight loss, reveals she weighs 281 pounds
The TLC star has lost 444 pounds in total since embarking on her weight-loss journey in 2020 when she started filming "1000-Lb. Sisters."
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Giants on track for historically bad interception drought
The first commercial spacewalk happened more recently than the Giants’ last interception.
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NYC congestion pricing toll is ‘insane,’ says NJ governor candidate Josh Gottheimer — who promises to fight controversial tax
A New Jersey Democratic congressman announcing a bid Friday to become the Garden State's next governor blasted New York Gov. Kathy Hochul as "insane" for reviving the reviled "congestion" toll to enter Midtown Manhattan.
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How do recess appointments, the capability Trump is seeking, work?
President-elect Donald Trump said he wants to fill his Cabinet by using recess appointments. CBS News political reporter Hunter Woodall discusses what the power is and how it works.
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Everything you need to know about Disneyland’s Tiana’s Bayou Adventure, opening this week
Disneyland has formally rid itself of Splash Mountain, an attraction that came to be seen as problematic. In its place is a ride that serves as a celebration
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How did The Onion's Infowars acquisition go down and why?
The satirical news company The Onion bought the right-wing media outlet Infowars at a bankruptcy auction. CBS News' Lilia Luciano reports on why the acquisition happened and what they plan on doing with the platform.
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"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."
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What Trump's victory means for life in Washington, D.C.
Once President-elect Donald Trump takes the oath of office on Jan. 20, 2025, the federal government is sure to feel a shake-up. But what about the lives of everyday people in the capital of the U.S.? Michael Schaffer, senior editor and columnist at Politico, joins "America Decides" to discuss the changes that Washington, D.C., residents are bracing for.
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NYC’s new $9 congestion pricing toll — everything you need need to know
Gov. Kathy Hochul had abruptly paused the toll, which had been slated to go into effect at a base rate of $15 per day back in June.
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Matt Gaetz resigns from House before ethics report release
Matt Gaetz resigned from the House of Representatives on Wednesday after President-elect Donald Trump tapped him to lead the Department of Justice as attorney general. Before Gaetz resigned, the House Ethics Committee had been investigating claims of sexual misconduct and other violations, which he has denied. CBS News investigative producer Michael Kaplan has more. Then, Republican strategist Kevin Sheridan and former Democratic Rep. Mondaire Jones of New York join with analysis.
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Auburn's Bruce Pearl reveals his message to team after plane turned around due to players fighting
Auburn Tigers head coach Bruce Pearl revealed the message he gave his team after two players got into an altercation on the plane that resulted in a player being bloodied.
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How dry conditions are fueling Northeast fires
Some Northeastern states have not seen the dry conditions fueling the current wildfires in nearly 120 years. The largest is burning along the New York-New Jersey border. CBS News national investigative correspondent Tom Hanson has more on the firefighters' battle against the flames.
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Last two House Republicans who supported Trump impeachment to return
Ten House Republicans voted to impeach President-elect Donald Trump after the Capitol riot on Jan. 6, 2021. Just a few years later, only two are left in Congress. CBS News political reporter Hunter Woodall joins "America Decides" with more.
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How RFK Jr. could reshape U.S. health policy
President-elect Donald Trump has offered Robert F. Kennedy Jr. the Health and Human Services secretary role. Kennedy faced several controversies during his White House bid, including a conspiracy theory about COVID-19. New Yorker staff writer Clare Malone joins "America Decides" to break down the beliefs Kennedy could potentially bring to the second Trump administration.
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Kanye West’s ex-staffer claims the rapper left business meeting to have ‘loud’ sex with Bianca Censori, openly shared antisemitic views
In a lawsuit filed Thursday, Murphy Aficionado alleged he could hear "loud moaning and clapping" after West left a business meeting to have sex with Censori.
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What Biden is expecting from his meeting with Chinese leader Xi Jinping
President Biden will attend the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit in South America. During the visit, he will meet with allies and Chinese President Xi Jinping. CBS News' Natalie Brand has more.
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Why did Trump pick RFK Jr. for health secretary?
President-elect Donald Trump said late Thursday he would nominate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to lead the Department of Health and Human Services. This comes on the heels of former Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz being tapped for attorney general. CBS News' Major Garrett and Scott MacFarlane have the latest.
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Body of elderly man found face down in Brooklyn’s Gowanus Canal: cops
The man, 69, was discovered in the water around 2 p.m. near Nevins and Butler streets in Brooklyn, authorities said.
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What to know about RFK Jr.'s agenda after Trump's planned nomination
President-elect Donald Trump plans to nominate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services and former Rep. Matt Gaetz as attorney general. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe reports on their agendas and the chances of their confirmation.
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Lame-duck Biden arrives in South America for global summits after mid-flight press revolt over lack of access
Biden did not speak to reporters upon arriving for his first official trip to South America after reporters harangued White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre on Air Force One.
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Pope Francis Meets With Former Hostages Held by Hamas in Gaza
Pope Francis expressed hope that both the incoming and outgoing U.S. administrations will collaborate to secure the return of those still held captive.
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Here’s what the big hedge funds were betting on before Trump’s election win
Many of the bets have become known as so-called Trump trades, corners of the market that at times were swayed by the Republican candidate's fortunes before the election and notched gains after his win.
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Trump’s win put DEI on life support— here’s how he can pull the plug
Donald Trump's win, driven by a multi-racial, multi-ethnic, multi-religious coalition, showed that divisive diversity, equity and inclusion policies are widely unpopular — and he intends to dismantle them.
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Mets have a real shot to land Juan Soto — and it’s not only because of Steve Cohen’s deep pockets
No one knows for sure, not even Juan Soto, at least until the California confabs are complete, but the Mets hold some advantages in this great intracity (and beyond) competition.
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What Crypto Wants From Trump
With a crypto-friendly president-elect and a Congress stacked with crypto supporters, the industry is getting closer to its ultimate goals.
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Fmr. Defense Secretary addresses nominee's claim about women in combat units
Fmr. Defense Secretary Leon Panetta, who ended the Pentagon's ban on women serving in combat units, addressed Hegseth's claim that women shouldn't serve in combat.
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Pete Hegseth's Chance of Getting Confirmed, Betting Odds Show
Donald Trump nominated the Fox News host as the next secretary of defense earlier this week.
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Teddi Mellencamp’s estranged husband, Edwin Arroyave, had affair years before ‘RHOBH’ alum’s own cheating scandal: sources
One source claims to Page Six the mistress was Mellencamp's "best friend," while a second source insists the women "maybe interacted four times at most."
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California Snow Map Shows Areas Getting Up to 15 Inches
Up to 6 inches has already fallen in some places as a winter storm dumps snow in high-elevation areas.
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Will Trump’s win finally break Democrats from the fever they’ve been living in?
Celeb-spotters at the nation’s airports have been disappointed this past week.
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Rays reach deal for interim home ballpark for next season as St. Petersburg weighs Tropicana Field repairs
The Tampa Bay Rays have been searching for a temporary place to call home since Tropicana Field was extensively damaged by Hurricane Milton.
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Penske Entertainment's Newest Acquisition Promises Big Things for IndyCar's Future
Penske Entertainment's acquisition of the Grand Prix of Long Beach aims to improve the IndyCar series and its flagship event through investment.
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Garrett Crochet to draw in big haul for White Sox
White Sox star lefty Garrett Crochet seems certain to go in trade this winter.
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Migrant teens busted in heist of designer duds from NYC Macy’s store: sources
Alan Bello, 18 – and a 17-year-old boy whose name has not been released because he is a minor – swooped up a stash of name-brand clothing during the heist at the Fulton Street and Lawrence Street heist just after 9 p.m., cops said.
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Jets kicking carousel takes wild twist after Harrison Butker’s Chiefs injury
No sooner had the Jets finished singing Spencer Shrader’s praises than he was gone from their roster.
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Special education teacher resigns, apologizes after viral video threatening Trump voters sparks backlash
A Connecticut special education teacher has resigned after posting a politically charged video on her social media where she threatened violence against Trump supporters.
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Trump names Dean John Sauer as US solicitor general
President-elect Trump announced Dean John Sauer as his pick for solicitor general of the United States.
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Cameron Diaz, Jamie Foxx team up for ‘Back in Action’ trailer after rumors that his on-set meltdown caused her to quit acting
Diaz and Foxx portray two former CIA agents who give up their life of espionage to build a family.
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