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Man takes historic ski down Mount Everest's North Face -- Elite mountaineer Jim Morrison, fueled by a promise he made to his deceased partner, ascended and then skied down Mount Everest's treacherous North Face.

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Roger Federer celebrates career at Australian Open kick-off -- Federer played exhibition doubles matches with past champions Andre Agassi and Ash Barty.

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Lawmakers says Greenland should be viewed as U.S. ally, "not as an asset"

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Judge rules federal agents can't arrest or use pepper spray on peaceful protesters in Minneapolis

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U.S. shouldn't invade Greenland, Pennsylvania Sens. Fetterman and McCormick say -- Pennsylvania's two sitting senators, Republican Dave McCormick and Democrat John Fetterman, told CBS News they do not support a U.S. military takeover of Greenland.

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Pittsburgh researchers developing lifesaving robot "dogs" -- At Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh, researchers are hard at work developing robot "dogs" designed to assist in situations too dangerous for humans to help.

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Therapy dogs provide comfort to survivors of Nashville school shooting -- Sgt. Bo, a therapy dog who has provided constant comfort to survivors of a 2023 Nashville school shooting, was the American Humane Society's 2025 Hero Dog Award winner.

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Woman gets her life back after rare transplant: "Prepared for the worst" -- Lacy Cornelius Boyd needed IV nutrition and an ileostomy bag after a devastating car crash. A rare transplant was her only option.

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NASA hauls Artemis II moon rocket to launch pad for February flight -- Four Artemis II astronauts plan to fly around the moon and back next month, traveling farther from Earth than any humans before them.

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Abigail Spanberger sworn in as Virginia's 1st female governor -- Gov. Abigail Spanberger will be referred to with traditional formality: "Madam Governor" or, as some officials phrase it, "her excellency."

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Trump announces U.S. delegation to the 2026 Olympic Winter Games in Milan -- The Olympic Winter Games in Milan are scheduled to open on February 6, 2026.

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21-YEAR-OLD SAYS HE'S BLIND IN EYE AFTER BEING SHOT BY FEDERAL AGENT AT PROTEST -- A 21-year-old who demonstrated in Santa Ana, California, against the shooting death of Renee Good says exercising his right to free speech nearly cost him his life. -- Jan 16

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Passenger aircraft with 11 people goes missing in Indonesia -- The aircraft lost contact with ground control while approaching a mountainous region.

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Tony Blair, Rubio, Kushner, Witkoff to help oversee Gaza reconstruction -- The White House released the names of some of the leaders who will play a role in overseeing the next steps in Gaza after the Palestinian committee set to govern the territory under U.S. supervision met for the first time.

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I Joined ICE Watch -- Everyday citizens are tasked with 5 a.m. patrol shifts, license plate-tracking, and rapid response teams.

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The Iranian Regime Is Stronger Than We Think -- While Iran's protest movement has captured the West's attention, we cannot underestimate the regime's tolerance for bloodshed.

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Arthur Brooks: Do GLP-1s Make Us Happy? -- From weight-loss drugs to hair transplants, science offers faster ways to change how we look. But does removing struggle actually improve well-being?

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CIA director meets with Venezuela's interim president in Caracas -- CIA director John Ratcliffe delivered a message that the U.S. "looks forward to an improved working relationship" with Venezuela, a U.S. official told CBS News. -- Jan 16

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U.S. lawmakers seek to reassure Denmark amid Trump's push for Greenland -- A bipartisan congressional delegation met with Danish and Greenlandic officials Friday to show support for Greenland's territorial integrity despite President Trump's push to acquire the island.

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California federal judge rejects effort by DOJ to gather sensitive voter roll data -- U.S. District Judge David Carter ruled the Justice Dept.'s demand for voter roll data would trample on Californians' privacy rights

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Trump threatens tariff hike on countries opposing his Greenland plans -- Denmark, Greenland and other NATO allies remain staunchly opposed to President Trump's efforts to acquire Greenland.

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DOJ says it has over 500 people reviewing millions of pages of Epstein files -- The Justice Department says it also added about 80 more attorneys this week to help review the Epstein files to be released. -- Jan 16

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Which form of silver is best for investing in right now? -- With silver prices elevated, choosing the right form matters in terms of the cost, liquidity and long-term value.

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What are the downsides of investing in silver?

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Gold vs. silver investing: 5 big differences to know this January

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What is the minimum payment the IRS will accept? -- Knowing how IRS minimum payments are calculated can make a major difference in how manageable your tax debt is.

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How can I stop the IRS from garnishing my wages?

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What to know about the IRS substitute for return

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3 COSTLY MORTGAGE MISTAKES TO AVOID IN 2026 -- Want to boost your chances of homebuying success in 2026? Start by avoiding these three costly mistakes.

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What are today's mortgage interest rates: January 16, 2026?

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Should you lock in a mortgage rate before the January Fed meeting?

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Venezuelan oil is coming to the U.S. What will it mean for gas prices? -- The Trump administration says it has completed the first sale of Venezuelan oil to the U.S. Will it mean lower prices at the pump?

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Weight loss drugs could save airlines money on fuel as Americans shed pounds -- As obesity rates among Americans drop and weight loss drugs lead to a slimmer society, airlines could save on fuel costs, according to a recent analysis. -- Jan 16

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AI videos of child sexual abuse hit record highs in 2025, report finds -- Analysts from the U.K.-based group the Internet Watch Foundation detected 3,440 AI videos of child sexual abuse last year, a 26,362% increase from 2024. -- Jan 16

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Recall of Frigidaire minifridges sold at major retailers nears 1 million -- Curtis International is recalling an additional 330,000 Frigidaire-brand minifridges to an existing recall after reports of the product catching fire. -- Jan 16

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How the new $6,000 senior tax deduction could impact older Americans -- A new tax deduction for senior citizens is kicking in this tax season, potentially providing bigger refunds to millions, the AARP says. -- Jan 15

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Trump threatens tariffs over Greenland -- President Trump threatened to levy tariffs against countries that don't support his annexation of Greenland, saying the U.S. "needs Greenland for national security." Meanwhile, some European countries have sent troops to the island.

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Latest on DOJ investigation into Walz, Frey -- The Justice Department is investigating Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey over alleged obstruction of immigration operations in the state, sources say.

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Tylenol not linked to autism, new study shows -- A review of studies published in The Lancet found no link between acetaminophen use during pregnancy and autism, contradicting the Trump administration's recent claims.

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Judge rules in favor of deported student -- A federal judge ruled Friday in favor of a Babson College student Any Lucia L pez Belloza, who was arrested by ICE agents at Logan Airport and deported to Honduras. The judge is giving the Trump administration three weeks to rectify the mistake.

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Tracking the Killer of Mary Catherine Edwards -- A schoolteacher is murdered in her own home. Years later investigators discover she was a bridesmaid at the killer's wedding. "48 Hours" correspondent Natalie Morales reports.

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Coached to Kill -- Did a high school softball coach recruit one of her former players to kill? "48 Hours" correspondent Anne-Marie Green reports.

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Mystery on County Road M -- Todd Kendhammer says his wife was killed in an accident -- a pipe flew off a truck and crashed into their car. Authorities say the scene was staged. "48 Hours" correspondent Erin Moriarty reports.

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Three Days Before Christmas -- "48 Hours" Live to Tell: Two sisters who survive a deadly home invasion share their journey to hell and back.

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