NYC pledged to clean up the ‘Broadway of the Bronx’ — but it’s still teeming with junkies: ‘These streets are full of zombies’
Joe Biden has been president-in-name-only since he was inaugurated
The worst scandal in White House history is the worst held secret in Washington.
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WNBA star takes aim at Elon Musk, rips billionaires after funding bill gets passed
Phoenix Mercury star Natasha Cloud took aim at Elon Musk and ripped billionaires in a post on X after the short-term stopgap government funding bill was passed.
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Woman set on fire while sleeping on NYC subway, NYPD says
A person of interest was taken into custody after a woman died after being lit on fire while she was asleep on an F train in Brooklyn, police say.
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‘James Bond’ star Ralph Fiennes says King Charles visiting movie set provoked ‘spectrum of responses’
"No Time to Die" actor Ralph Fiennes recalled King Charles' 2019 visit to the film set in a new interview. The royals appearance received mixed responses.
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Mets Could Lose $152 Million Pete Alonso To Dark Horse AL Contender
With the Texas Rangers trading first baseman Nathaniel Lowe away, they could be dark horse contenders to land New York Mets slugger Pete Alonso in free agency.
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China warns US to stop arming Taiwan after Biden approves $571M in military aid
President Biden authorized an additional $571 million in funding to Taiwan for military aid, prompting China to send a staunch warning to the U.S. to stop arming Taiwan.
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Two injured in crash of small plane on Carson golf course
Two people in a small plane were injured Sunday when their aircraft crash-landed on a golf course in Carson, according to authorities.
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Drones collide, fall into crowd at holiday show in Florida, FAA says
A holiday drone show just days before Christmas was interrupted when drones collided, officials said.
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Taylor Swift surprises fan who called her outfit ‘tea’ with the same nearly $5K Miu Miu set for Christmas
"Here are a few things that I hope you think they are tea," the singer said in a handwritten note to a fan named Naya.
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Jets stars reminisce fondly about Mike LaFleur’s stint with team: ‘A special time’
He wore a postgame smile Sunday that was seldom seen when he called MetLife Stadium his full-time home.
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Santa, aka the IRS, might be dropping $1,400 into your stocking this year
Whether you were naughty or nice, if you never received your stimulus check in 2021, you are eligible for the Christmas cash infusion.
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Lions’ Ben Johnson ‘intrigued’ by Bears coaching job
Could the Bears have been playing against their future head coach on Sunday?
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‘All In: Comedy About Love’ review: Starry Broadway show’s a big waste of money
Ticket-buyers are being charged as much as $800 a pop some weeks for what is little more than a sedate staged reading of New Yorker cartoon captions uttered by celebrities.
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Padres, Rays Fan Favorite Announces Sudden Retirement At 34 Years Old
Former San Diego Padres and Tampa Bay Rays utility man Wil Myers on Sunday announced his sudden retirement at the age of 34.
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Mayorkas says executive border action could have happened sooner if not for 'irresponsible politics'
DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas blamed politics for ruining bipartisan efforts to secure the border while admitting there could have been more executive action.
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NASCAR Cup Series Team Confirms 2025 Daytona 500 Entry Plans
NY Racing plans to return to the 2025 Daytona 500 with their No. 44 Chevrolet Camaro.
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Fireman Ed reignites Jets beef with claim team kept off jumbotron for consecutive home games
Fireman Ed once again claimed the Jets were trying to hide his presence at MetLife Stadium.
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Rangers’ problems go far beyond Mika Zibanejad’s ice time
Folks have been clamoring for Peter Laviolette to meaningfully reduce Mika Zibanejad’s minutes and that is what the Rangers head coach has done over the last week.
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Mets Likely To Sign $148 Million Slugger Amid Depleted First Base Market
With the New York Yankees signing Paul Goldschmidt and the Washington Nationals trading for Nathaniel Lowe, the New York Mets will likely re-sign Pete Alonso.
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What it's like to live on California's "Christmas Tree Lane"
Every year, the residents of one block in Alameda, California, pull out all the stops when it comes to holiday decorations. Itay Hod shares the story of what's been dubbed "Christmas Tree Lane."
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How toy libraries cut down on waste of spending
With the holidays fast approaching, some are turning to toy libraries for their gifting needs. Toy libraries look much like toy stores, but the items are there to be borrowed instead of bought. Natalie Brand takes a closer look at how they work.
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Some Syrians living abroad returning after fall of Assad regime
Many Syrians who have been living abroad, some for decades, are returning home after the fall of the Assad regime. But there remain mixed feelings of hope and trepidation for some. Imtiaz Tyab reports.
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Man arrested after woman set on fire in NYC subway
A suspect is in custody after a woman was killed after being set on fire inside a New York City subway car on Sunday. Tammy Mutasa has the latest.
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Workers divided over sale of U.S. Steel as fate of deal is unclear
U.S. Steel workers are divided over the possible sale of the company to Japanese manufacturer Nippon Steel. President Biden and President-elect Donald Trump have both voiced opposition to the deal, and Mr. Biden may signal an official stance on trying to block the deal as early as Monday. Erica Brown reports.
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Holiday travel rush peaks on Sunday
The Sunday before Christmas marked the busiest travel day of the holiday season, as millions of Americans packed airports, train stations and the roads. Elise Preston reports.
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Phillies Predicted To Cut Ties With $10 Million 2024 Trade Deadline Acquisition
The Philadelphia Phillies will need to make some moves in the coming weeks after acquiring Miami Marlins ace Jesús Luzardo in a blockbuster deal.
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Sam Darnold's remarkable TD pass to Justin Jefferson helps Vikings edge Seahawks
Sam Darnold threw three touchdown passes, including two to Justin Jefferson, as the Minnesota Vikings topped the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday, 27-24.
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Hochul slammed for saying she's made subways safer on same day woman burned alive on train
New York Governor Kathy Hochul was called out after she praised how safe the New York City subway system has purportedly become, just hours after a woman was burned alive on a train.
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"CBS Weekend News" headlines for Sunday, Dec. 22, 2024
Here's a look at the top stories making headlines on the "CBS Weekend News" with Jericka Duncan.
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Trump nominates Callista Gingrich as U.S. ambassador to Switzerland, announces other picks
President-elect Trump announced that he is nominating Callista Gingrich, Mauricio Claver-Carone and Ken Howery for various U.S. ambassador roles in his new administration.
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Landry Shamet re-signs with Knicks after shoulder injury in boost to bench
The veteran sharpshooter had passed on surgery for the chance of playing again this season, rehabbing vigorously and appearing three times in the G League.
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How Hezbollah's losses have weakened Iran's power and influence
Lebanese journalist Raghida Dergham and former Mossad analyst Sima Shine spoke about Iran's waning power after the decimation of Hezbollah and the fall of Bashar al-Assad in Syria.
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Samara Joy bringing gospel and family into her jazz music
Grammy-winning artist Samara Joy is 25, but critics say she reminds them of jazz royalty from the 1940s and 1950s. It isn't the music she grew up with, but Joy is making jazz her own.
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Samara Joy says music is how her family shares "love for each other"
In just a few years, Samara Joy graduated from college, released three albums, and won three Grammys. She's selling out concerts around the U.S. and Europe, all while being compared to jazz royalty.
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Mexico fights to dam "iron river" sending guns from U.S. to cartels
While many in the U.S. have lambasted the flow of migrants and drugs from Mexico, the porous border works both ways. Mexico's government says guns from the U.S. are fueling cartel violence.
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Israel's Mossad spent years orchestrating Hezbollah pager plot
Retired Israeli case agents behind Mossad's boobytrapped pagers and walkie-talkies in Lebanon explain how they got Hezbollah to buy the devices and the plots' impact on the Middle East.
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Inside Israel's plot to deliver explosive pagers to Hezbollah terrorist
Pagers exploded across Lebanon in September. Retired Mossad agents, key to the operation, tell 60 Minutes Israel's plot started years ago with getting Hezbollah terrorists to buy walkie-talkies.
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More from Samara Joy | 60 Minutes
Tonight, the Last Minute of 60 Minutes features more of jazz singer Samara Joy. A three-time Grammy winner, her Christmas release is nominated for two more. Our small gift to you is more Joy.
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Blake Lively’s sister Robyn supports the actress amid bombshell complaint against Justin Baldoni: ‘Finally justice’
Robyn previously came to her sister's defense in August as Blake was coming under fire while promoting "It Ends With Us."
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With Jayden Daniels, the Commanders always have a chance
The rookie quarterback ‘became a heavy-hitter’ with this last big swing — a stunning upset of the Eagles.
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Tiger Woods, son Charlie lose in PNC Championship playoff despite ‘thrill of a lifetime’ hole-in-one
Tiger Woods' son hit the shot of his life for his first hole-in-one. Bernhard Langer hit the shot that mattered Sunday, an 18-foot eagle putt in a playoff to beat Woods and son Charlie in a terrific duel at the PNC Championship.
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Jeff Ulbrich’s fourth-down aggressiveness backfired in Jets’ faces
The Jets had nothing to lose but another football game.
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Trump threatens to try to take back the Panama Canal. Panama's president balks at the suggestion
Donald Trump is suggesting that his new administration could try to regain control of the Panama Canal.
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Denzel Washington becomes a minister as Hollywood actor admits you 'can't talk' about religion in industry
Denzel Washington became a minister and was baptized Saturday in New York. The "Gladiator II" actor claimed you "can't talk" about religion and win Oscars in Hollywood.
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At least 174 Colorado skiers, snowboarders stranded for hours on cracked lift — forced to come down on ropes
A ski lift at a resort in Winter Park Resort in Colorado cracked mid-day Saturday, leaving 174 skiers and snowboarders stranded for hours.
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Bubba Wallace Reacts To Unexpected Support From Commanders' QB Jayden Daniels
NASCAR driver Bubba Wallace enthusiastically celebrated unexpected support from Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels.
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They Made Over $100,000 in Overtime. Now the N.Y.P.D. Is Cracking Down.
Commissioner Jessica Tisch has reassigned at least 29 officers. Some worked under Jeffrey Maddrey, a high-ranking official who was accused of demanding sex from a subordinate in exchange for overtime.
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