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Trump administration fires 8 immigration judges in New York City, official says -- All eight judges worked out of immigration court offices at 26 Federal Plaza in New York City, which is where Immigration and Customs Enforcement is headquartered in the city, the official told CBS News.

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Should you open a Trump account for your child? Here's what experts say. -- Trump accounts offer a new tax-preferred way for families to save money for their kids. Here are the pros and cons.

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Stefanik accuses Johnson of lying about defense bill provision -- GOP Rep. Elise Stefanik wants to include a provision to require the FBI to notify Congress when it opens counterintelligence probes into federal election candidates.

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Raccoon passes out on Virginia liquor store bathroom floor after drunken rampage -- An employee at the Ashland, Virginia, area liquor store found the raccoon passed out on the bathroom floor at the end of his drunken escapade.

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Paul Finebaum, longtime college football analyst, explains why he won't run for Senate -- Longtime ESPN columnist Paul Finebaum told CBS News that newly minted Louisiana State University football coach Lane Kiffin is at least part of the reason he opted not to run for Senate.

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Justice Department seeks to dismiss Maurene Comey's lawsuit over her firing -- The Justice Department is seeking to dismiss a lawsuit that former federal prosecutor Maurene Comey brought against it​, saying she didn't properly follow administrative complaint procedures before suing.

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Mother charged with killing pregnant daughter in rural Michigan woods -- Authorities charged a woman and her husband with murder Tuesday in the death of her pregnant biological daughter, whose body was found in a Michigan forest three weeks after she disappeared.

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Comey friend seeks to block DOJ from accessing seized materials -- Daniel Richman, a friend of ex-FBI Director James Comey, is taking legal action against DOJ over files investigators seized from him more than five years ago.

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Solomon elected Jersey City mayor, defeating McGreevey, AP projects -- James Solomon has been elected mayor of Jersey City, the Associated Press projects, defeating former New Jersey Gov. Jim McGreevey.

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Trump administration considering expanding travel ban to around 30 countries -- The Trump administration is considering expanding its travel ban to around 30 countries in the wake of the shooting of two National Guard soldiers.

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RFK Jr. wants to delay hepatitis B vaccine. Here's what parents need to know. -- The three-dose hepatitis B vaccine has a long track record of safety, but rolling back recommendations could leave kids vulnerable to infections, doctors say.

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Trump and Hegseth provide new details on controversial boat strikes -- President Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth revealed new details about an attack on an alleged drug boat in September that has sparked intense criticism.

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Publisher condemns Hegseth's use of Franklin the Turtle in boat strike meme -- The Canadian publishing house behind the "Franklin" children's books appeared to condemn Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, after he posted a cartoon image of the turtle blowing up a boat.

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Treasury investigating whether Minnesota welfare money went to al Shabaab -- The Trump administration is looking into whether Minnesota tax money found its way to al Shabaab, an al Qaeda affiliate based in Somalia, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said. -- Dec 1

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Will a reverse mortgage be worth opening in 2026? -- A reverse mortgage could help some retirees tap home equity, but the decision requires careful consideration.

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3 REVERSE MORTGAGE LOAN OPTIONS RETIREES SHOULD KNOW ABOUT NOW

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How does a reverse mortgage work for a married couple?

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3 WAYS TO BORROW HOME EQUITY WITHOUT REFINANCING TO KNOW FOR 2026 -- Want to borrow your home equity without having to alter your low-rate mortgage terms in 2026? Here's how to do it.

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Will a HELOC or home equity loan be better in 2026? Lending experts weigh in

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3 COSTLY HOME EQUITY BORROWING MISTAKES TO AVOID BEFORE 2026

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How much interest can a $10,000 long-term CD earn now? -- The interest-earning potential on a CD of this size and length is high. But it's not the only feature to know now.

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Have a CD account set to mature in 2026? Here's what experts recommend doing now.

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How much will a $100,000 CD account earn in 2026?

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Personal finance advice doesn't work for most Americans, economists say -- Personal finance is too complex for most people to navigate, two economists contend in a new book. Is there a better way to help people deal with money?

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Michael and Susan Dell to give 25 million U.S. kids $250 in Trump accounts -- Michael and Susan Dell said they will spend $6.25 billion to fund Invest America accounts for U.S. children.

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Gas prices dip below $3 per gallon, the lowest since 2021 -- The average price across the U.S. now stands at $2.95 per gallon, down 8.5 cents from a week ago, according to GasBuddy.

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TSA will start charging travelers without a Real ID $45 in February -- Flyers without Real IDs, passports or other accepted forms of identification will need to pay a $45 fee starting Feb. 1.

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Yankee Candle maker Newell Brands to close stores and cut 900 jobs -- Newell Brands shares have sunk nearly 62% this year as the consumer products giant grapples with slowing growth. -- Dec 1

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Trump accounts get $6.25 billion investment -- Michael and Susan Dell on Tuesday committed more than $6 billion to open savings accounts for 25 million American children aged 10 and under. Ed O'Keefe reports.

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Putin meets with U.S. envoy about Ukraine -- President Trump's special envoy, Steve Witkoff, and the president's son-in-law, Jared Kushner, met with Russia's Vladimir Putin at the Kremlin on Tuesday to discuss the war in Ukraine. Putin, meanwhile, accused America's European allies of meddling in the peace process. Holly Williams reports.

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Woman free-climbs El Capitan's longest route -- Sasha DiGiulian, 33, is now the first woman to free-climb what's known as the "Platinum Wall," the longest route straight to the 3,000-foot peak of Yosemite's El Capitan. She did it in the face of a brutal storm. Carter Evans reports.

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CBS Evening News - Trump defends boat strikes in Cabinet meeting - President Trump and his defense secretary spoke Tuesday at a Cabinet meeting about their involvement in a September attack on an alleged drug boat that has come under fire following a Washington Post report that said the military launched a follow-up strike that killed two survivors of the initial attack. At the same Cabinet meeting, Mr. Trump also launched a vicious verbal attack on Somali immigrants. Weijia Jiang reports. 6H ago - 02:37

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The lack of oversight for charter schools -- Classical charter schools have been rising in popularity across the country. They are funded by taxpayers and often tout a more traditional curriculum than regular public schools, but a CBS News investigation found there is limited oversight of the schools, including their finances. Mark Strassmann reports.

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San Francisco sues ultra-processed food makers -- In San Francisco on Tuesday, city attorney David Chiu announced the first government lawsuit of its kind against 11 companies that manufacture ultra-processed foods. Elizabeth Cook reports.

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The Daily Report - Documentary digs into "Napalm Girl" photo - It was the photo that changed how Americans viewed the Vietnam War. It showed a 9-year-old girl and other children running away from a South Vietnamese napalm bombing that accidentally hit a village. Now, the photographer's identity is being called into question. Director Bao Nguyen and executive producer Gary Knight join "The Daily Report" to discuss "The Stringer: The Man Who Took the Photo." 7H ago - 04:30

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Cop testifies in Mangione pre-trial hearing -- The Pennsylvania police officer who first confronted Luigi Mangione in a McDonald's testified Tuesday in Mangione's state pre-trial hearing. Mangione is accused of killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. CBS News' Anna Schecter has more.

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Army law expert on scrutiny over boat strikes -- The Pentagon is under scrutiny over a newly revealed follow-up strike on an alleged drug boat in the Caribbean. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has distanced himself from the second strike. Retired Army Lt. Colonel Geoffrey Corn, who served as the Army's senior law of war expert adviser, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.

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Finding the best Travel Tuesday deals -- Many Americans are busy on Tuesday booking their next vacation online. The industry calls it Travel Deal Tuesday, in line with Black Friday and Cyber Monday. Clint Henderson, the managing editor of The Points Guy, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss deals and more.

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Costco sues Trump administration over tariffs -- Retail giant Costco is suing the Trump administration over its sweeping tariffs. In a federal lawsuit, the company argues the president exceeded his authority when he imposed his extensive tariffs on U.S. trading partners earlier this year. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady has more details.

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