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Size of Democratic majorities comes into focus as GOP grapples with loss -- The dust continues to settle after Democrats' sweeping victories in the midterm elections. Follow live updates here. -- Updated 5m ago

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Trump touts imminent decision on potential new attack on Iran -- President Trump says he will make a decision "very soon" on whether to "destroy what is left of" Iran, calls Qatari emir as mediators push for a peace deal. -- Updated 1m ago

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Newly empowered Democrats could revive plans for court reforms - Democrats have proposed a variety of measures aimed at reshaping the Supreme Court over the years and may be poised to push them forward after winning House and Senate majorities.

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Judge blocks construction on Trump's 250-foot arch for now -- The National Capital Planning Commission voted Thursday to approve plans for President Trump's 250-foot triumphal arch. A judge quickly blocked any construction from starting. -- Updated 16m ago

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Rob Sand's runway modeling past resurfaces after Iowa gubernatorial win -- Vogue asked on Instagram whether followers knew the Iowa governor-elect once modeled for Prada.

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Employers added 165,000 jobs in October, soaring past expectations -- Updated 53m ago

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Musk says Tesla will end Cybertruck production next year -- Updated 14m ago

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Trump agenda likely to be curbed with Democrats in charge

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These House and Senate midterm races don't have winners yet -- Democrats won sizable House and Senate majorities in the 2026 midterm elections, but the exact margins are unclear because some races haven't been projected yet. Here's where the results stand.

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Mississippi Senate race still a toss-up, with razor-thin margin -- The Senate race in deep-red Mississippi remains unresolved, as Democrat Scott Colom has mounted a surprisingly competitive challenge to incumbent Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith.

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Investigation -- Trump library plans on collision course with Democratic Congress -- President Trump is expected to spend time on plans for his presidential library, but Democrats in Congress have some questions about how it's being financed.

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Trump signs proclamation declaring Oval Office a national monument -- The action does not prevent future presidents from restyling the iconic office that President Trump has filled to the brim with gold flourishes, nor does it prevent a successor from rolling back the proclamation itself.

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Newsom moves to commute all California death sentences -- The move does not repeal California's death penalty or prevent prosecutors from seeking it in future cases.

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French workers flood streets for anti-government protests -- Thousands of government workers, teachers, transport employees and other union workers in France walked off the job Thursday to express their frustration with low wages and the high cost of living.

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Grim details emerge after woman and daughter killed by bear -- The delay in finding the remains of the two women was complicated by difficult terrain and the grizzly bear's behavior.

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U.S. gas prices on track to fall below $4 a gallon, experts say -- Fuel prices have dropped in recent weeks amid hopes that the midterm elections would increase pressure on the U.S. and Iran to reach a peace deal.

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Doomsday cult leader learns fate for murders of 190 children -- Paul Mackenzie was convicted of murdering 190 children and one adult after he ordered his followers to starve themselves to death in order to meet Jesus.

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Trump's lawyers argue appeal in "hush money" case -- President Trump was convicted in 2024 of 34 felonies tied to a 2016 "hush money" payment to adult film star Stormy Daniels.

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Midterm wave sets a course for "Medicare for All" fight -- Voter frustration with healthcare costs helped fuel the Democrats' midterm takeover of Congress. But Democratic control doesn't mean "Medicare for All" will follow, as some hoped.

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Spacewalkers complete space station solar power upgrade -- The eighth and final roll-out solar array installation caps a five-year effort to augment the space station's aging, original solar wings.

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Harmeet Dhillon, DOJ's controversial civil rights chief, resigns -- Harmeet Dhillon, the assistant attorney general for the Civil Rights Division, resigned from the Justice Department on Thursday.

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Case pitting "ER" against "The Pitt" can proceed, court says -- A California appeals court has found that "ER" and "The Pitt" have enough similarity that a lawsuit brought by the widow and estate of "ER" creator Michael Crichton alleging "The Pitt" is an unauthorized reboot can move forward.

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What does travel insurance cover? Here's what's included.

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How much does travel insurance cost?

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Best travel insurance companies for 2026

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Americans wary of AI for medical care and insurance claims

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Dolly Parton's estate moves to dismiss lawsuit against nephew

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Trump to attend Army-Navy football game next month, officials say

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Trump asking advisers if Hegseth should go, sources say

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Cruise canceled after Coast Guard detains ship in Miami, officials say

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U.K. man returns home after 28 years walking 30,000 miles around the world

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Why did Republicans lose the midterms?

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Democrats have flipped over 40 House seats. Here's the breakdown.

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Nithya Raman ousts incumbent Karen Bass in L.A. mayor's race, CBS News projects

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