Iowa Will Retire Caitlin Clark's Jersey Number in February
California declares state of emergency as US suffers first severe human case of bird flu
The U.S. reported its first severe human case of bird flu on Wednesday in a Louisiana resident who is hospitalized in critical condition after suspected contact with an infected backyard flock.
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Fired ESPN exec Lee Fitting’s history of offensive, lewd behavior ‘finally caught up to him’: staffer
A memo sent by Norby Williamson, another top exec at ESPN, on Aug. 21, 2023, said Fitting was "no longer with the company."
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Cannibalistic Okla. inmate on death row for ghastly murder of girl, 10, says he ‘deserves’ to die at clemency hearing: ‘I can’t believe I did those things’
"And if my death could ... change what I did, I would gladly die.”
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Max Fried is already embracing his lofty Yankees pressure
Fried was introduced at the Stadium during a news conference Wednesday as the centerpiece for this new-look Yankees team that’s also added Cody Bellinger and Devin Williams
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A government shutdown looked unlikely. Then Elon Musk took to X.
In a show of power, the head of the “Department of Government Efficiency” pushed House Speaker Mike Johnson to scrap a compromise spending bill.
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‘Murder hornets’ now officially eradicated from the US with no sightings since 2021: officials
Now they’re murdered hornets. The world’s largest hornet dubbed the “murder hornet” has officially been eradicated from the US, according to officials. The northern giant hornet burrowed into Washington state near the Canadian border back in 2019 and gained notoriety for their shockingly large size and their propensity for destroying the hives of docile honey...
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How the Fed's rate cuts will affect Americans directly?
The Federal Reserve announced its third consecutive interest rate cut of the year on Wednesday, cutting its benchmark rate by a quarter point. Interest rates have now been slashed by a full percentage point since September. CBS News contributor Javier David breaks down its impact.
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Texas jail inmate charged with capital murder after allegedly attacking detention officer: 'Pure evil'
Authorities in Texas announced that Ellis County Detention Officer Isaiah Bias died after being attacked by an inmate while "doing his daily job" Monday.
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Kaapo Kakko traded to Kraken to close out fraught end to Rangers tenure
The Rangers' retool has officially begun.
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Qué piensan los estadounidenses acerca de Robert F. Kennedy Jr. y sus posturas sobre salud
Los niños que Dolores Mejia ve en los suburbios de Phoenix han subido de peso en los últimos años.
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Threat of ‘mass’ AI-powered government censorship is on the rise, ominous House panel report shows
The House Select Subcommittee on Weaponization is alleging that the foundation for "mass" AI-powered censorship is being laid by the Biden administration in a new report released Wednesday.
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Minnie Driver asks if everyone’s ‘getting new faces for Christmas’ amid plastic surgery frenzy: ‘Think they’re going to run out?’
"And does anyone got a discount code?" — Minnie Driver.
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Trump, Vance demand GOP pass spending bill ‘without Democrat giveaways’: ‘Republicans must get smart and tough’
President-elect Donald Trump and Vice President-elect JD Vance demanded Wednesday Congressional GOP not succumb to "Democrat giveaways" by passing the current bulging spending bill on the table -- pushing Congress closer to going back to the negotiating table to avoid a government shutdown.
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ABC’s George Stephanopoulos was repeatedly warned not to use word ‘rape’ by producer — but said it anyway: sources
Disney CEO Bob Iger approved the settlement -- acting on the recommendation of the company's top lawyer, Horacio Gutierrez, Wall Street Journal said.
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Harry & Meghan can’t read the room— and their ‘Polo’ dud and try-hard Christmas card prove it again
These two are great at one thing: exploiting the royal family. Not producing TV shows or podcasts or, I predict, selling jam.
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Reports of laser strikes on pilots up 269% in this state over last year: FAA
The FAA said it has received "dozens of new laser reports" from pilots in airspace spanning New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania.
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Dem senator clashes with CNN reporter over Congress pay raise: Your paycheck is the same despite low ratings
Sen. Dick Durbin was confronted by a CNN reporter on a provision that gives pay raises to lawmakers in the latest spending bill, which caused the Democratic senator to point out CNN's low ratings.
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Mega Millions jackpot closes in on $1 billion after latest drawing
The current Mega Millions jackpot now stands at $825 million.
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Trinity Rodman on 'trauma' of being raised by former NBA star Dennis Rodman: 'Extremely selfish human being'
American soccer star Trinity Rodman opened up about her 'traumatic' relationship with her father, former NBA champion Dennis Rodman.
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Corte Suprema evaluará la ley que podría prohibir TikTok en EEUU
La Corte Suprema de Estados Unidos anunció el miércoles que escuchará argumentos el próximo mes sobre la constitucionalidad de la ley federal que podría prohibir TikTok en Estados Unidos si su empresa matriz china no la vende.
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Amorim, entrenador del Man United, dice que el club necesita ‘grandes talentos’ como el de Rashford
El entrenador del Manchester United, Ruben Amorim, dijo el miércoles que el club necesita jugadores como Marcus Rashford, el delantero que habría dicho recientemente ante la prensa que está listo para un nuevo reto.
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Cut off the shameless nonprofits making bank off NYC’s homeless services
Any industry can be lucrative if you're shameless enough — even "helping the homeless."
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Special needs kids get visit from Santa, NYPD Highway Patrol at annual ‘Santa Sleigh Ride’
“We started this 12 years ago ... I wanted to pay this thing forward that changed my life," Det. Tommy Cerbone told The Post.
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Katherine Heigl cracks ‘Grey’s Anatomy’ joke in bladder leak ad: ‘I used to be a doctor’
The actress wants you to know that the "giggle dribble" happens.
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Lions' Aidan Hutchinson 'on track' for potential Super Bowl appearance: 'I’m going to be back'
Detroit Lions star defensive end Aidan Hutchinson said this week he's "on track" to return in time for a potential Super Bowl after breaking his leg in October.
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South Florida sees dozens of luxury high-rise buildings start to sink
Condos and hotels in Sunny Isles Beach, Surfside, Miami Beach and Bal Harbour are at risk of sinking.
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Google Street View catches murder suspect loading body into car: cops
A car snapping the 360-degree footage happened to be passing through the tiny town of Soria, Spain in October 2023, when it caught the disturbing sight.
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Taylor Swift pairs Balmain LBD with $36K diamond earrings for Eras Tour-themed party with friends
The simple dress may have seemed out of step with the dress code at first glance, but it actually combined elements from all her past eras.
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Veterans who served with Trump Defense pick Pete Hegseth in combat rave about his brains and valor: ‘Breathes the military’
Two veterans who served with Secretary of Defense designee Pete Hegseath recounted his valor and bravery in combat during their service with him in the Iraq and Afghanistan wars.
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Jay-Z's Lawyers Cite Accuser's Interview in Challenge to Rape Lawsuit
In a court filing Wednesday, Jay-Z's attorneys pointed to a recent television interview where the woman admitted to inconsistencies in her story.
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Hochul deploys hundreds of National Guard members to NYC subway system
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul recently announced the deployment of 750 National Guard members to watch over the New York City subway system, as the holiday tourist season ramps up.
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Cardinals’ Nolan Arenado uses no-trade clause to block trade to Astros
Nolan Arenado blocked a trade to the Astros in recent days, according to MLB.com’s Mark Feinsand.
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Why Online Returns Are a Hassle Now
Getting your money back is not as simple as it used to be.
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What to Know About Bird Flu Risk After California’s Emergency Declaration
California has declared a state of emergency over the virus. We asked experts how concerned they are.
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Montana Supreme Court Affirms Decision in Landmark Youth Climate Case
In a 6-1 ruling, the Montana Supreme Court upheld a 2023 landmark climate case against the state.
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Senate Breaks an 8-Month Voting Trend
All 100 senators on Wednesday showed up to vote on whether to push forward a bill to make changes to Social Security.
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Road to recovery for Knicks’ Mitchell Robinson | The Injury Report
Mehul R. Shah, a sports orthopedic surgeon with NYU Langone Health, joins Brandon London for the weekly ‘Injury Report’ segment to provide a potential timeline for Knicks big man Mitchell Robinson’s return to the court. Watch the full video on YouTube: https://trib.al/YSimyFe
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Supreme Court's Latest Abortion Case May Have 'Ripple Effect' for Patients
The Supreme Court agreed to take a case about whether South Carolina can block Planned Parenthood from state Medicaid funds.
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Shouting madman randomly stabs NYC subway rider just hours after teen slashed in separate transit attack: cops
The 32-year-old victim was watching Netflix on board a northbound Q train at Park Place and Seventh Avenue in Park Slope just after 11 p.m., according to the victim and sources.
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NY Mayor Adams slams Dems for election loss over Trump comparison to Hitler: ‘What the hell are you talking about?’
"We stopped speaking to people. We started speaking at people," Adams said Wednesday.
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Fed makes final interest rate decision before Trump inauguration
The Federal Reserve cut interest rates Wednesday for the third consecutive month, slashing rates by a quarter percentage point. It was the Fed's final rate decision before the inauguration of President-elect Donald Trump, who has been a longtime critic of Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady joins to break down the move.
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David Murphey, ‘90 Day Fiancé' personality, dies at 66 after years of 'health issues'
David Murphey, who appeared in TLC's '90 Day Fiancé' franchise, died earlier this month after years of 'health issues,' his family announced. He was 66.
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Capital Punishment Is Unfortunately Needed in America | Opinion
The anti-death penalty interests in this country conduct their arguments in insidious and even cowardly ways, all in effort to avoid a clear yes or no debate about the death penalty itself.
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FBI Raids Home of LA Deputy Mayor Over Alleged Bomb Threat
The FBI searched the home of a Los Angeles deputy mayor after he allegedly made a bomb threat against City Hall.
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Pornhub to yank site access in Florida to protest age verification law
With the stroke of a pen. Pornhub is ending its tawdry services in Florida on Jan. 1, in a protest of the state’s new age-verification law. Gutter-minded internet users with Florida IP addresses were presented with a special pop-up announcement on Tuesday that laid out the porn website’s plans to yank its content from the...
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Travis, Jason Kelce critical of Ohio lawmaker's bill outlawing flag planting on Buckeyes' field: 'Feels soft'
Both Travis and Jason Kelce were critical of Ohio lawmaker Josh Williams' O.H.I.O. Sportsmanship Act that bans flag planting on Ohio State's football field.
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George Stephanopoulos signs new deal with ABC News amid Trump lawsuit turmoil
The 'Good Morning America' co-host will remain with the program, which has recently fallen behind NBC's 'Today' in the ratings.
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Supreme Court to decide on TikTok's future in the U.S.
The Supreme Court plans to hear arguments in January on a challenge to a new law that could lead to the popular social media app TikTok being banned in the U.S. The Biden administration and lawmakers say the Chinese government's ability to collect data from TikTok poses a significant national security risk, while the app and its Chinese parent company ByteDance argue that the law is unconstitutional. CBS News Supreme Court producer Catherine Cole has more.
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