Enraged tourist beats bystander to death with fire extinguisher in whacked-out Florida motel flap: cops
Sam Moore, half of iconic soul duo Sam and Dave, dead at 89
Moore and his late partner Dave Prater cut some of the best-known soul records with hits like “Soul Man” and “Hold On! I’m Comin’.”
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‘Incredibly dangerous’: More unauthorized drones fly above Palisades fire
Multiple unauthorized drones flew above the Palisades fire Friday, forcing firefighting aircraft to leave the area for safety and angering those on the front lines.
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Simone Biles, Jonathan Owens sit courtside for Knicks-Thunder after packed day in NYC
Knicks fans were at least given something to cheer for during their brutal Friday loss to the Thunder.
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Familias conmocionadas empiezan a visitar sus hogares calcinados en Los Ángeles
Muchos vieron sus hogares arder en televisión en un estado de conmoción.
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Ohio State beats Texas with emphatic Cotton Bowl win to advance to national title game
Ohio State closed out its regular season with a disappointing win against rival Michigan, and whether that's been motivation or not, the Buckeyes have turned this around and not looked back.
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Lakers and Clippers games for Saturday postponed because of L.A. fires
The Lakers-Spurs and Clippers-Hornets games for Saturday have been postponed by the NBA because of the L.A. wildfires.
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JJ Redick, entrenador de Lakers, y Mario Gutiérrez, jockey mexicano, pierden sus casas en incendios
LOS ÁNGELES (AP) — A medida que los vientos inclementes que avivaron los incendios mortales en la región de Los Ángeles han disminuido, miembros de la comunidad deportiva comienzan a enfrentar las consecuencias.
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After frantic evacuations, Palisades residents desperate to access homes
Owners of homes in Pacific Palisades say they are frustrated that they have been barred from returning to fetch belongings amid reports of looting and concerns about additional fires that threaten the remaining properties left standing.
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México disputará partidos en Sudamérica con un equipo juvenil reforzado con algunos veteranos
Un equipo juvenil reforzado con un puñado de jugadores regulares en la selección de México será el que disputará dos partidos de preparación ante el Inter de Porto Alegre en Brasil y River Plate en Argentina, anunció el viernes la Federación Mexicana de Fútbol.
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Islanders show spark but still searching for consistent identity
The Islanders defeated the Golden Knights 4-0 on Thursday.
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Biden rails against Meta’s fact-checking change, suggests it’s un-American: ‘Really shameful’
“It's just completely contrary to everything America's about,” Biden said of Meta's policy shift.
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Caps add defeat to injury, lose Charlie Lindgren in OT loss
The Capitals continue to add points, but the team’s level of play has flat-lined. “We’ve got to get this thing turned around,” Coach Spencer Carbery says.
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Altadena family of 4 stays brave in face of devastating wildfire loss: 'Stuff that I love is gone'
An Altadena family escaped the flames of Los Angeles County's Eaton Fire in the wee hours of Wednesday and returned Thursday to find their home destroyed.
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St. John’s can prove legitimacy in test against improved Villanova
For weeks now, St. John’s defense has flexed its muscles.
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González calls on Venezuelan military to reject Maduro
In a video posted on social media, Edmundo González accused Nicolás Maduro of carrying out "a coup d'état" by consolidating power.
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Prince Harry, Meghan Markle spotted helping LA wildfire victims after opening Montecito home to evacuees
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex were in Pasadena meeting with first responders and victims of the Eaton Fire.
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Legendary Palisades High tennis coach Bud Kling lost his home in Palisades fire
Bud Kling, who has won 52 City titles as boys' and girls' tennis coach at Palisades High School, saw his house destroyed in the Palisades fire.
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UCLA can't keep pace in second half during loss at Maryland
The No. 22-ranked Bruins fall to their season-worst third consecutive defeat Friday, committing 21 turnovers while getting overpowered by the Terrapins.
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México enfrentará a River Plate en Argentina como preparación para la Liga de Naciones
La selección de México enfrentará al River Plate en Argentina, en el segundo de dos partidos de preparación por Sudamérica, informó el jueves la Federación Mexicana de Fútbol.
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SEAN HANNITY: Donald Trump has 'eviscerated' the left's lawfare campaign 'against all odds'
Fox News host Sean Hannity reacts to President-elect Donald Trump's sentencing in the New York v. Trump case on 'Hannity.'
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Blue Jays sign Jeff Hoffman to $33 million contract after Orioles agreement fell through
The Blue Jays just acquired one of free agency's top relievers to boost their bullpen.
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Mau P se prepara para su debut en EDC México
El DJ y productor holandés Mau P se prepara para debutar en el festival EDC México y llega con un arsenal de canciones que incluyen “On Again”, “Metro”, “Your Mind Is Dirty” y su más reciente lanzamiento “Merther”.
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'Wheel of Fortune' contestant 'still in shock' after surprise engagement on the game show
Rhea Mathew, a past contestant on "Wheel of Fortune," got a big surprise Thursday night when her boyfriend proposed during the game show with Ryan Seacrest and Vanna White's help.
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Knicks embarrassed by Thunder in boo-filled loss as concerns keep growing
If the Knicks’ first Thunder test spiraled into a collapse, then this was a flop. A shellacking. And a drastic one, too.
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Blue Origin to launch New Glenn rocket after 10 years of development
Space company Blue Orbit will be launching its New Glenn rocket on Sunday after more than 10 years of development. CBS News space consultant William Harwood has more.
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Alec Baldwin demanda tras desestimarse caso de tiroteo mortal en set de 'Rust'
El actor Alec Baldwin presentó una demanda civil por enjuiciamiento malicioso y violaciones a los derechos civiles por su caso por el tiroteo fatal de una directora de fotografía en el set de la película del oeste “Rust”.
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James Woods reveals his house survived the deadly LA fires: ‘A miracle has happened’
The actor was in tears when he thought he had lost his home in the Palisades Fire.
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'It’s been insane': Amid fires, hotels from O.C. to Palm Springs see a rush of Angelenos
Beyond those under mandatory evacuation, many leave the L.A. area because of the county's poor air quality.
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2024 was the hottest year on record, NASA and NOAA confirm
Weather organizations from around the world agree that the planet's average global surface temperature in 2024 could well have passed a crucial threshold meant to limit the worst effects of climate change.
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LAURA: People are furious about California officials' response to the fires
Fox News host Laura Ingraham discusses concerns over Los Angeles' lack of preparation to handle the wildfires raging in the city on "The Ingraham Angle."
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4 injured after Delta Air Lines flight aborted during takeoff in Atlanta
Four people were injured when a Delta Air Lines flight departing from Atlanta on Friday morning was forced to abort during takeoff. The incident comes amid a cold winter front that led to over 900 flight cancellations at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. CBS News correspondent Skyler Henry reports.
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Sentencing finalizes Trump's conviction, ends embarrassing chapter
Donald Trump was sentenced in New York on Friday, capping a long and, at times, embarrassing ordeal that saw him become the first ex-president to be criminally convicted.
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What to know about the Supreme Court TikTok hearing
The Supreme Court heard arguments over the fate of TikTok on Friday. The popular social media app could be federally banned in the U.S. later this month if its China-based parent company does not sell the app. CBS News producer Catherine Cole has more.
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Mel Gibson tears into Cali leaders 'asleep on the job' amid wildfires: 'Something they have to live with'
Actor Mel Gibson discussed losing his home to the deadly wildfires and outlines his frustrations with California's leadership on "The Ingraham Angle."
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Sources Indicate Quinn Ewers Made A Decision On Where He'll Play Next Year
Quinn Ewers may have made up his mind on where he wants to play next season.
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In San Francisco, Controversial Flags Have Had Their Ups and Downs
A collection of historic flags, some with provocative associations, was removed from the plaza outside City Hall for Mayor Daniel Lurie’s inauguration. By Friday, they were flying again.
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Arch Manning saves drive to help wake up Texas offense — right before Ohio State punches back
Texas was dormant for almost all of the first half.
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Christina Hall says ex made 'life harder over insecurities'; she got silent treatment over Tarek El Moussa
Christina Hall revealed details about her relationship with her ex-husband, Josh Hall, and what led to their split. Christina said Josh gave her the "silent treatment" for a week.
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'LA Strong' logo and custom gear unveiled to aid Los Angeles wildfire recovery efforts
Los Angeles sports organizations are uniting to launch an “LA Strong” custom logo and apparel line that will raise money for organizations assisting those impacted by this week’s devasting wildfires
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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle visit LA fire victims and first responders
The couple visited victims of the Eaton fire, one of the largest still burning in LA.
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Hopes are crushed when Altadena residents get false message to access homes in evacuation zone
Altadena residents get false notice to visit homes in the evacuation zone. The error comes as residents throughout the county get false evacuation alerts.
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Entrevista: el jefe del canal de Panamá dice que China no tiene "ninguna" injerencia en la vía
El jefe del Canal de Panamá negó el viernes cualquier injerencia de China en las operaciones de la vía interoceánica y consideró que abrir un proceso de excepciones y preferencias en cuanto a las operaciones podría desencadenar problemas mayores.
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Rose Bowl half-marathon and 5K postponed due to wildfires
The annual Rose Bowl half-marathon and 5K, originally scheduled for Jan. 19, has been postponed as wildfires continue to ravage the Los Angeles area.
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Video captures family's harrowing escape as Palisades Fire engulfs home
Social media video of one family's dramatic escape Tuesday from the inferno that engulfed their Pacific Palisades home prompted an outpouring of support and sympathy. On Friday, they returned to find that their home of 20 years had been reduced to rubble. Maurice DuBois reports.
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Regulators Tell Baltimore Drug Program to ‘Cease and Desist’
Maryland issued the order after an investigation by The New York Times and The Baltimore Banner traced overdoses and deaths to an addiction program offering free housing.
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Trump no descarta uso de fuerza militar para controlar Groenlandia y el Canal de Panamá
Prometiendo una “Era dorada para Estados Unidos”, Trump añadió que intentará rebautizar el Golfo de México con el nombre de “Golfo de Estados Unidos” porque eso “suena muy lindo”.
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