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Trump picks former Florida AG Pam Bondi for attorney general after Matt Gaetz withdraws
President-elect Donald Trump has named Pam Bondi, Florida's former attorney general, as his new pick for attorney general after Matt Gaetz took himself out of the running. The former congressman's withdrawal followed weeks of intense scrutiny since he was named to be America's top law enforcement official. Ed O'Keefe reports.
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Stormy weather slams several portions of West Coast
Relentless rain was pummeling Northern California on Thursday, turning the normally sunny state into a soggy mess as the powerful storm front moved south after it earlier slammed the Pacific Northwest, knocking out power to hundreds of thousands of customers in Washington state. Rob Marciano has the latest.
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Justice Department targets Google's search engine monopoly
The Department of Justice on Wednesday filed a motion calling for Google to sell its Chrome search engine, arguing in court documents that "the playing field is not level." The Justice Department is also recommending dissolving any contracts in which Google is the default search engine on devices such as iPhones. Kelly O'Grady explains.
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"CBS Evening News" headlines for Thursday, Nov. 21, 2024
Here's a look at the top stories making headlines on the "CBS Evening News with Norah O'Donnell."
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Police report released in sexual assault claim against Pete Hegseth
A police report that details a 2017 allegation of sexual assault against Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump's pick for defense secretary, was released Wednesday. In the report, a woman claims she was sexually assaulted by Hegseth in a Northern California hotel. Hegseth, who told police that the encounter was consensual, was on Capitol Hill on Thursday meeting with Senate Republicans in an effort to shore up their support for his expected nomination. Nikole Killion has more.
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Yankees slugger Aaron Judge easily wins second AL MVP Award
Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge was a unanimous pick to win his second American League Most Valuable Player Award in three seasons on Thursday.
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Nikki Haley criticizes Trump Cabinet picks Tulsi Gabbard, Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
Haley said of Kennedy, Trump's pick to be HHS secretary, that he has no background in health care and accused Gabbard, tapped for DNI, of repeating "Russian talking points."
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Life expectancy gap in the U.S. widens to 20 years: "Truly alarming"
Life expectancy in the United States varies by more than 20 years depending on race and ethnicity and where you live, according to new research.
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Bitcoin hovers around $100,000 as post-election rally rolls on
While some are bullish, other experts warn of investment risks as what comes next is impossible 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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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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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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Eye Opener: Bomb cyclone slams Northwest
A powerful bomb cyclone slams the Northwest with heavy snow and hurricane force winds. Also, new details about sexual misconduct allegations against two of President-elect Trump's Cabinet picks. All that and all that matters in today's Eye Opener.
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Woman in coma after trying to save star golfer's son from drowning
Former British Open champion Brian Harman said a close family friend remains in a coma after trying to save his 6-year-old son.
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Average cost of Thanksgiving dinner is expected to be lower than past years
The average cost of a Thanksgiving dinner for 10 this year is expected to be $58, which is 9% less from the 2022 high of $64. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady shows how your family can keep costs down.
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Sisterhood of surfers shows it's never too late to pursue your dream
Toyo Yamane-Peluso remembered watching her son taking surf lessons and longing to try it. She posted on social media to see if any other moms wanted to surf with her, which led her to form the "Salt Water Divas" about a decade ago. The sisterhood of surfers, which has about 1,000 members, embraces new challenges and friendships, showing it's never too late to pursue your dreams.
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Man sentenced to life in prison for murder of Georgia nursing student Laken Riley
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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Deadly bomb cyclone hits Pacific Northwest, bringing high winds and devastating damage
At least two people have died after a bomb cyclone slammed into the Pacific Northwest, snapping tree limbs and damaging homes and roads around Seattle. In northern California, a second powerful system, known as an atmospheric river, is fueling the storm there.
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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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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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Bomb cyclone causes deaths, outages in Pacific Northwest
A monster storm known as a bomb cyclone knocked out power to tens of thousands of customers in Washington state and Oregon and caused major damage across the region. The storm's powerful winds downed trees onto homes and roads and was responsible for at least two deaths. Carter Evans reports from outside Seattle.
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House committee fails to reach agreement on whether to release Matt Gaetz report
The House Ethics Committee will keep its report of an investigation into sexual misconduct allegations against former Rep. Matt Gaetz sealed for the time being after it was unable to reach a decision Wednesday on whether to release it. Gaetz, President-elect Donald Trump's controversial pick for attorney general, was on Capitol Hill today attempting to win support among Senate Republicans. Nikole Killion has the latest.
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"CBS Evening News" headlines for Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2024
Here's a look at the top stories making headlines on the "CBS Evening News with Norah O'Donnell."
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Man convicted of murder in slaying of Laken Riley
A judge Wednesday found a Venezuelan migrant guilty on all counts in the murder earlier this year of Georgia nursing student Laken Riley. He was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole. Manuel Bojorquez has the latest.
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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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Bryan Kohberger can face death penalty if convicted, judge rules
Bryan Kohberger is charged with four counts of first degree murder in the 2022 stabbing deaths of four University of Idaho students.
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Sheetz is cutting gas prices by 40 cents a gallon before Thanksgiving
As millions of Americans get ready to hit the road ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday, Sheetz is offering a deal on fuel.
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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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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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How could the U.S. military be used for Trump's mass deportation plan?
Trump signaled this week that he would enlist the help of the U.S. military for his massive deportation operation.
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