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CBS Mornings - Divorces rise among adults over 50 - Across the U.S., divorce rates are down - except among people who are older than 50. It's part of a trend called "gray divorce," which often happens when kids are grown and have left the home. Lisa Ling has more. 1H ago - 04:15

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Nonprofit helps to cut down on screen time -- On average, young people between the ages of 8 and 18 spend about 7.5 hours a day on their screens, not including school work. A growing nonprofit is trying to change that alarming trend. The Balance Project focuses on delaying the use of smartphones for kids and encouraging more time with friends and independent play outside. Meg Oliver shows how.

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Air Force One headed to Davos turns around after "minor electrical issue," Leavitt says

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Off-duty Twin Cities officers among those "targeted" by ICE, chief says -- Off-duty police officers in the Twin Cities have been "targeted" by federal agents looking for proof of U.S. citizenship, Brooklyn Park Police Chief Mark Bruley said Tuesday.

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Suspect in "Colonial Parkway murders" linked to more cold-case killings -- The suspect in the "Colonial Parkway murders" that shook Virginia in the 1980s has been linked to 2 more of the killings, investigators announced.

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Actor used reputation as medicine man to prey on women, prosecutors say -- Nathan Chasing Horse's defense attorney said prosecutors would present no evidence of the allegations, including no DNA evidence or eyewitnesses.

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These are the best places to work in 2026, according to Glassdoor -- A car wash chain beat out bigger employers such as Google and Nvidia to take the top spot as the best place to work in 2026.

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Concerns mount over Iranian-American journalist wrongfully detained in Iran -- Lawyers for Reza Valizadeh, a U.S. citizen arrested in 2024 by Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, filed a petition Tuesday with the United Nations Working Group on Arbitrary Detention.

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Former sports reporter Michele Tafoya running for U.S. Senate in Minnesota -- Michele Tafoya, running as a Republican, is seeking the open seat being vacated by retiring Democratic Sen. Tina Smith.

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Ex-flight attendant got hundreds of free flights posing as pilot, DOJ says -- A former flight attendant for a Canadian airline posed as a commercial pilot and as a current flight attendant to obtain hundreds of free flights from U.S. airlines, authorities said.

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Commuter train in Spain hits collapsed wall, killing at least 1 person -- A commuter train hit a collapsed retaining wall near Barcelona on Tuesday, killing one person and injuring at least 15 people, according to officials.

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U.S. seizes seventh Venezuelan-linked oil tanker in Caribbean -- The U.S. has seized seven Venezuelan-linked oil tankers since Dec. 10​, 2025.

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Trump Heads to Davos to Take Greenland -- Threatened with a catastrophic trade war, Europe is likely to blink.

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Iran's Starlink Smugglers -- Satellite internet terminals are getting images of repression out to the world.

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Meet Usha Vance: MAGA's Enigmatic Second Lady -- The most impressive person in the job since Abigail Adams is J.D.'s best asset if he ever runs for president. She sits down with The Free Press for her first interview in her new role.

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As many as 25 nations have signed onto Trump's "Board of Peace," Witkoff says -- As many as 25 countries have signed on to join President Trump's "Board of Peace" for Gaza, U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff says.

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DOJ subpoenas Walz, Frey, others in probe alleging immigration obstruction -- Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey and others were subpoenaed in connection with a DOJ probe into an alleged conspiracy to impede federal immigration officers, three sources said.

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Trump U-turns on U.K.-Chagos Islands deal, links it to bid for Greenland -- Trump says the U.K. decision to hand a strategic island to Mauritius, which he previously supported, was stupid, and justification for his attempt to acquire Greenland. -- Jan 20

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Why does Trump want Greenland to be part of the U.S.?

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Exclusive - GOP senators demand end to program they say encourages Chinese "birth tourism" A trio of Republican senators asked the Trump administration to end a visa waiver program in far-flung U.S. territories in the Pacific that they say encourages "birth tourism." 18H ago

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Lawmakers release final measures to fund government ahead of shutdown deadline -- Congress has until Jan. 30 to fund the remaining government agencies and programs following the longest government shutdown in history in November. -- Jan 20

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How much will a $50,000 HELOC cost monthly in 2026? -- HELOC interest rates plummeted last week. Here's how much a $50,000 HELOC will cost monthly right now.

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HELOC interest rates just plummeted. Is it worth opening one now?

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Home equity loan pros and cons to know for 2026

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Sponsored - How much gold should you own in retirement? Rules of thumb for investors over 50 - Adding gold to your retirement plan? These allocation rules help gold investors over age 50 avoid costly mistakes. 19H ago

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The relationship between gold prices and the dollar: Everything to know

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Gold vs. silver: Which is better for your portfolio?

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What is the price of silver today? -- Silver can play a critical role in a diversified portfolio. Here's how much it costs per ounce right now.

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Is it too late to invest in silver? Precious metals experts weigh in

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Which form of silver is best for investing in right now?

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Ford recalls 119,000 vehicles due to engine block heater fire risk, NHTSA says -- Ford is recalling roughly 119,000 vehicles because their engine block heaters have a defect that increases the risk of fire, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says.

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Trump's 10% credit card cap deadline is here. Will card companies comply? -- President Trump called for a one-year 10% cap on credit card rates starting Jan. 20. Here's what credit card companies are doing.

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Why you might get a "peanut butter"-style pay raise in 2026 -- What's a "peanut butter" raise? Here's what it means, and why this is the type of pay hike you should expect this year. -- Jan 20

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Lululemon pulls "Get Low" leggings from website amid sheer fabric complaints -- The company said its "Get Low" collection is temporarily unavailable for sale online, but remains in stock in stores while it reviews customer feedback.

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Netflix revises its offer for Warner Bros. Discovery, making it all cash -- The streaming service is sweetening its offer amid Paramount Skydance's hostile takeover bid for the Hollywood studio. -- Jan 20

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Eye Opener: Trump meets with world leaders -- President Trump meets with world leaders in Switzerland as his push to acquire Greenland threatens the NATO alliance. Plus, a winter storm could impact half of the U.S. as millions are still dealing with lake effect snow. All that and all that matters in today's Eye Opener.

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Trump admits ICE may make mistakes -- President Trump commented on ICE raids in the U.S. as the Justice Department served subpoenas for multiple Democratic officials in Minnesota. CBS News' Camilo Montoya-Galvez reports.

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Arctic air and heavy snow across Great Lakes -- The latest round of winter weather has slammed communities around the Great Lakes with arctic air and heavy snow. Some areas got more than 2 feet of snow. Tom Hanson reports.

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Prince Harry testifies against tabloid -- Prince Harry is testifying in London in a case against a British tabloid for news coverage he says went too far. Elton John, Elizabeth Hurley and several other high-profile people have joined the prince in his civil suit for violations of privacy.

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Judge releases Busfield as he awaits trial -- An Albuquerque judge denied the state's request to detain actor Timothy Busfield while he awaits trial. Busfield, who has denied the allegations, is accused of inappropriately touching two young boys while directing the TV series, "The Cleaning Lady."

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David Beckham responds amid family feud -- Brooklyn Beckham, the oldest son of David and Victoria Beckham, accused his parents in a social media statement of trying to undermine his marriage and of valuing "public promotion" over family. David Beckham acknowledged the allegations and responded, saying, "they make mistakes. Children are allowed to make mistakes." Adriana Diaz has more.

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Songwriters Hall of Fame inductees announced -- "CBS Mornings" exclusively announces the newest inductees to the Songwriters Hall of Fame. Anthony Mason reports.

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60 Minutes - Top ICE official on Minneapolis enforcement - Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O'Hara says he worries about escalating tensions amid ICE enforcement. But top ICE official Marcos Charles says his officers act "lawfully and with professionalism." Jan 18 - 13:37

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Coexisting with Australia's deadly crocodiles -- Saltwater crocodiles in Australia were pushed to near extinction. With populations growing after years of conservation efforts, some worry the law there protects deadly crocodiles instead of people.

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Tales of hell inside Salvadoran mega-prison -- The U.S. sent hundreds of Venezuelan men to a Salvadoran mega-prison. Two of those men describe beatings that occurred during months imprisoned in "hell."

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U.S. capture of Venezuelan President Maduro -- After the U.S. capture of Venezuela's Maduro, correspondent Scott Pelley interviews a former hostage negotiator who may have spent more time face-to-face with Maduro than any other American official.

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Progress made on AI-powered humanoid robots -- Engineers and computer scientists are developing AI-powered robots that look and act human. Boston Dynamics invited 60 Minutes to watch its humanoid, Atlas, learn how to work at a Hyundai factory.

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