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Cartel leader accused of faking his death gets 11 years in U.S. prison -- Gutierrez-Ochoa is the son-in-law of El Mencho, the leader of the notorious Jalisco New Generation cartel,

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House Democrats release 68 more photos from Epstein estate -- Democrats on the House Oversight Committee have released a new batch of 68 photos obtained from Jeffrey Epstein's estate. Follow live updates here.

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What we know about the suspect in the Brown and MIT professor shootings

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Inside the FDA's vaccine uproar -- A recent memo from Dr. Vinay Prasad​, the head of the FDA's Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research, may signal an effort to to rewrite the rules governing the U.S. vaccine system.

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Serial killer gets death sentence for string of murders in Phoenix -- Cleophus Cooksey Jr., 43, was found guilty in late September of murder in eight killings.

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Exclusive - Trump administration pauses immigration cases for people from another 20 countries - The U.S. government has expanded a sweeping pause on legal immigration applications to include those filed by people from 20 more countries, a U.S. official told CBS News. 7H ago

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Milwaukee judge found guilty of obstruction after allegedly helping migrant evade arrest -- A jury convicted a Milwaukee judge on one count of felony obstruction Thursday, the Associated Press reported, after she was accused of helping a man who was in the U.S. illegally evade federal immigration authorities.

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At least $9B billed to Medicaid services in Minnesota may be fraudulent: prosecutor -- A top prosecutor suggested on Thursday that the total amount of fraud in Minnesota could be $9 billion or more.

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Jelly Roll pardoned by Tennessee governor for robbery, drug convictions -- Jelly Roll had said a pardon would make it easier for him to travel internationally for concert tours and to perform Christian missionary work without requiring burdensome paperwork.

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Philippine hotel says Bondi Beach suspects spent every night in their room

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Retired NASCAR driver Greg Biffle and wife, kids among 7 killed in plane crash, officials say -- Seven passengers aboard a business jet that crashed Thursday at a regional airport in North Carolina have died, the State Highway Patrol said.

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An early look at our town hall and debate series, launching in 2026 -- "Things That Matter," a series of planned town halls and debates sponsored by Bank of America, will launch early next year.

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CBS News special celebrates Rob Reiner's life and legacy - The special features interviews with Kathy Bates, Annette Bening, Albert Brooks, Michael Douglas, Kiefer Sutherland, Jerry O'Connell and Mandy Patinkin. Dec 17

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"This is Rob Reiner" | 60 Minutes Archive -- American entertainment giant Rob Reiner spoke with Lesley Stahl about the bold choices he made to launch his directing career.

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From the archives: Rob Reiner in 2010 -- In this Aug. 15, 2010 "Sunday Morning" profile, actor, writer and director Rob Reiner talked with Russ Mitchell.

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Ben Shapiro: Only Cowards Tolerate Conspiracy Theorists -- Tucker Carlson, Candace Owens, and others make vile accusations through vague insinuations. Beating their distortions requires honesty and clarity.

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Man over Machine: Why AI Firms Are Hiring Writers -- AI may eventually render writers obsolete, but for now, tech companies prefer man-made words to chatbots. -- Dec 16

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Can a Kennedy Beat New York's Most Ambitious Democrats? -- Jack Schlossberg and an array of careerists are vying for Manhattan's most illustrious House seat. -- Dec 17

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Trump signs order to reclassify marijuana as Schedule III drug -- President Trump signed an order to reschedule marijuana to a lower drug classification, one of the most significant changes to drug policy in decades.

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Erika Kirk endorses JD Vance for president -- Turning Point USA CEO Erika Kirk endorsed Vice President JD Vance for president in 2028 at the organization's annual youth conference.

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Trump administration unveils proposals to cut off transgender care for minors -- The proposals run counter to the recommendations of most major U.S. medical organizations.

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Who is Erica Knight, the FBI's so-called "Kash Whisperer?" -- An FBI media adviser has emerged as one of Kash Patel's fiercest public defenders and promoters of the bureau under his leadership.

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How can you demonstrate to creditors that you're facing financial hardship? -- Struggling with debt? Here's what creditors typically need to see before they'll consider working with you.

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What happens if you don't pay an overdrawn bank account?

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Is there a credit card debt relief program for seniors?

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3 HOME EQUITY LOAN MOVES BORROWERS SHOULD MAKE FOR 2026 -- The home equity borrowing climate changed in 2025. Here are three smart moves borrowers should consider for 2026.

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How much will an $80,000 home equity loan cost monthly after the December Fed rate cut?

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How much will a $40,000 HELOC cost per month following the Fed's December rate cut?

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Can the inflation drop improve mortgage interest rates? -- A drop in the inflation rate could prove to be good news for homebuyers and owners hoping to refinance. Here's why.

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What are today's mortgage interest rates: December 18, 2025?

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What to consider about mortgage rate locks now, according to experts

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Trump announces "warrior dividend" for military. Here's what to know. -- The president announced the one-time payments during his White House address on Wednesday. Here's what to know about timing, taxes and more.

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Instacart to pay $60M in refunds over allegations it deceived customers -- Instacart's "unlawful tactics" hurt shoppers and raised the cost of groceries, according to the FTC.

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CPI report shows the inflation rate rose at a 2.7% pace in November -- Economists had expected CPI to rise at an annual rate of 3% last month.

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How will the stock market perform in 2026? Wall Street pros weigh in. -- Wall Street analysts expect another strong year in stocks in 2026, propelled by continued AI sector gains and additional Fed interest-rate cuts.

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Poll: Americans say holidays are costing them more, some are scaling back -- Negative views of the nation's economy persist as 2025 draws to a close. -- Dec 17

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Details on plane crash that killed Greg Biffle -- Former NASCAR driver Greg Biffle, his wife, Cristina, and their children were among the seven people killed Thursday in a North Carolina plane crash. CBS News' Cristian Benavides has more.

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Funeral held for youngest Bondi Beach victim -- Australian law enforcement officials announced Thursday they detained several men near Sydney after responding to information that "a violent act was possibly being planned." Amy Mitchell, senior fellow at George Mason University's National Security Institute, joins CBS News to discuss.

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Kathy Bates on Rob Reiner -- Kathy Bates opens up about the impact director Rob Reiner had on her life and career: "Rob changed the course of my life. And if he hadn't, I wouldn't be sitting here in front of you now."

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CBS Evening News - Dickerson and DuBois sign off "CBS Evening News" "CBS Evening News" anchors John Dickerson and Maurice DuBois give their farewell thoughts after anchoring their last broadcast. 11H ago - 03:00

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NASCAR driver and family killed in plane crash -- Seven people on a business jet that crashed at Statesville Regional Airport in North Carolina have died, the State Highway Patrol said. NASCAR driver Greg Biffle, 55, his wife Cristina and their two children were among those on the plane. Cristian Benavides reports.

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Trump order classifies marijuana as Schedule III -- President Trump signed an executive order to reschedule marijuana to a lower drug classification, one of the most significant changes to drug policy in decades. Nancy Cordes has details.

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Winter storm brings destructive winds to West -- A powerful winter storm is barreling across the country, as destructive and deadly winds rip through the western U.S. Rob Marciano has more.

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House Democrats release more Epstein photos -- Under a law passed by Congress and signed by President Trump, the Justice Department has until Friday to release its files on the Jeffrey Epstein case. House Democrats released more photos from the estate of the convicted sex offender. Scott MacFarlane reports.

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60 Minutes Overtime - Ray Dalio | 60 Minutes Archive - In 2019, billionaire Ray Dalio told 60 Minutes the growing wealth gap in the country is a "national emergency." He warned that the issue "threatens to split us." This week, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced Dalio as a new partner of the so-called "Trump Accounts" program, a tax-deferred investment vehicle for American children, intended to secure their financial future. Dalio pledged to make a $75 million donation to children in Connecticut. 14H ago - 13:25

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Timothy Dolan | 60 Minutes Archive -- In 2011, 60 Minutes described Cardinal Timothy Dolan as "hard to miss" and a "tireless promoter of all things Catholic." He led more than two million Catholics in New York for 16 years. Dolan turned 75 in February, and was required to submit his resignation to the Vatican. Pope Leo XIV officially accepted his resignation Thursday morning, the Vatican said.

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Rob Reiner grew up surrounded by comedians -- Imagine comedy greats Mel Brooks, Sid Caesar, Norman Lear, and Groucho Marx swinging by your house. That was the reality for Rob Reiner growing up with his famous father, Carl Reiner. He told Lesley Stahl last year that he thought it was normal until he went to is friends' houses and realized it was "not so funny over there." Rob Reiner and his wife Michele Singer Reiner were found dead inside their Los Angeles home over the weekend. -- Dec 16

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Rob Reiner strove to capture human experience -- Lesley Stahl quoted Norman Lear when she profiled Rob Reiner earlier this year, "Rob's movies all have a human dearness to them."Reiner responded by citing one of his longtime influences and reflecting on how his work attempted to capture both the comedy and tragedy of the human experience, stories told with layers of meaning. Rob Reiner and his wife of 36 years, Michele, were found killed Sunday in their Los Angeles home. -- Dec 15

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Rob Reiner's change to "When Harry Met Sally" -- Rob Reiner's life changed while he was making "When Harry Met Sally." He met Michele, who would become his wife of 35 years.Reiner said the budding relationship led him to change the indelible film, telling Lesley Stahl the couple hit it off and it changed his perspective on the story. Rob and Michele Singer Reiner were killed Sunday in what police are investigating as a homicide. -- Dec 15

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