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Latest CBS News Videos - The Uplift: Pint-sized politician - A pint-sized politician proves you are never too little to run a big campaign. David Begnaud catches up with the Agars, a father-son duo making history by competing together in triathlons. Plus, more heartwarming stories. 54M ago - 21:11

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Machado says she'll return to Venezuela "as soon as possible" despite risks -- Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado spent hours in rough seas during a dangerous secret trip to Oslo to accept the Nobel Peace Prize.

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Inside the secret mission to get Nobel Peace Prize winner out of Venezuela

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Nobel laureate Maria Corina Machado makes first public appearance in 11 months

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When a regular at his restaurant stopped showing up, the chef went looking for him -- Charlie Hicks ate his lunch and dinner at the Shrimp Basket in Pensacola, Florida, every day for 10 years. When he suddenly stopped showing up, the chef went looking for him, and ultimately saved his life.

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National Guard member wounded in D.C. shooting making "extraordinary progress" -- Air Force Staff Sgt. Andrew Wolfe "has made extraordinary progress," his medical team said.

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U.S. removes Brazilian Supreme Court judge from its sanctions list -- The move represents a thawing of sorts in the frosty relationship between the Trump administration and the Brazilian government.

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Law professor sues Boeing, alleging exposure to toxic fumes on Delta flight -- A Temple University law professor alleges in a suit that he breathed in contaminated air on a Boeing craft, leaving him physically impaired.

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New Orleans jail escapee who was on the run for months sentenced to life -- Derrick Groves​, 28, was sentenced Friday to two life sentences over a 2018 double murder, with the Louisiana judge rebuking him for the disruption caused by his five months on the run​.

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Minnesota Gov. Walz unveils new fraud prevention program -- Democratic Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz on Friday unveiled a new statewide fraud prevention program in the state's latest effort to crack down in the wake of the Feeding Our Future scandal - a scheme that siphoned away $250 million in taxpayer funds meant for hungry children.

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Historic preservation group sues Trump over White House ballroom project -- "No president is legally allowed to tear down portions of the White House without any review whatsoever," said the National Trust for Historic Preservation in its lawsuit.

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Divers discover 7,000-year-old undersea wall off coast of France -- "Archaeologists did not expect to find such well-preserved structures in such a harsh setting," geologist Yves Fouquet said.

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This Land Is Not Your Land -- What if someone told you that your home really belongs to the people who lived there 150 years ago? It's happening in Canada.

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Is There an Affordability Crisis? -- Tyler Cowen, Jason Furman, Kyla Scanlon, and others weigh in.

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Jonathan Haidt: The Devil's Plan to Ruin the Next Generation -- I asked ChatGPT how it would destroy America's youth. Its answers were unsettling-and all too familiar.

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Trump says leaders of Thailand, Cambodia agree again to stop fighting -- "Both Countries are ready for PEACE and continued Trade with the United States of America," President Trump said on Truth Social.

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Trump pardons election official Tina Peters, but she was charged in state court -- President Trump said he is granting a pardon to Tina Peters, a former Colorado county clerk who was convicted of allowing unauthorized access to voting machines - even though the pardon power is widely understood to only apply to federal crimes.

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Johnson says boat strike hit "able-bodied" survivors who were "not injured" -- House Speaker Mike Johnson told reporters he's satisfied with the intelligence and legality of the operation that killed two survivors of a U.S. strike on an alleged drug boat. -- Dec 11

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Trump signs executive order to block "excessive" state AI regulations -- President Trump has signed an executive order to block states from regulating artificial intelligence. -- Dec 11

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Some lawmakers see path for health care deal after failed Senate votes -- With the partisan exercise behind them, some senators are expressing tepid optimism about a path forward on a health care compromise. -- Dec 11

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$50,000 home equity loan vs. $50,000 HELOC: This is the cheaper option after the December Fed rate cut -- Not sure if a HELOC or home equity loan is more affordable? Here's which one is cheaper after this week's Fed rate cut.

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What are the monthly payments on a $25,000 home equity loan after the December Fed rate cut?

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Here's how much a $50,000 HELOC can cost monthly after the December Fed rate cut

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How are seniors protected when it comes to credit card debt? -- Seniors have specific protections when dealing with credit card debt, but those safeguards still have limits.

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What is the most common debt people have in retirement?

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What happens if a retiree stops paying credit card debt?

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What are the monthly payments on a $600,000 mortgage now, after the Fed's December rate cut? -- Monthly payments on a $600,000 mortgage look different after the latest Fed rate cut, but by how much?

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What are today's mortgage interest rates: December 12, 2025?

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The Fed just cut rates to their lowest point since 2022. Here's what that could mean for mortgage rates.

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Millions of Americans could see health plan costs double as ACA credits vanish -- "I don't know how I'm going to pay for this," said one person with an Affordable Care Act plan that will cost her $1,100 a month starting in January.

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U.S. could owe businesses $168B if Supreme Court rejects Trump tariffs -- A ruling striking down emergency levies could force the federal government to return most of the tariff revenue it has collected this year, according to Penn Wharton.

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Here's how Trump's $1 million "gold card" visa will work -- The Trump administration says it's also creating a $5 million platinum card visa that will allow foreigners to live in the U.S. for 270 days a year. -- Dec 11

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Trump says "prices are coming down." Here's what the data shows. -- President Trump says he's winning the war against inflation. But a look at prices around the U.S. shows why many Americans still feel financially squeezed. -- Dec 11

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Bessent calls for overhaul of regulator that protects U.S. financial system -- Treasury Secretary's proposal to revamp the Financial Stability Oversight Council would expose Americans to risk, critics say. -- Dec 11

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Washington flooding leaves residents stranded -- The Pacific Northwest is dealing with historic flooding, with more rain expected in the coming days. Carter Evans reports, and Lonnie Quinn has the forecast.

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King Charles says cancer treatment will be reduced -- King Charles III said that his cancer treatment will be reduced in the new year because of early diagnosis, effective intervention and adherence to doctors' orders. Imtiaz Tyab has more.

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Flu cases surging nationwide -- After the bustle of Thanksgiving travel, flu infections are surging across the country. Dr. Jon LaPook reports.

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CBS Evening News - Trump, Clinton seen in new batch of Epstein photosai - Democrats on the House Oversight Committee released a batch of photos obtained from the estate of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, including images of President Trump and former President Bill Clinton. Scott MacFarlane has details. 2H ago - 02:16

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Chef saves man after he didn't come to restaurant -- Charlie Hicks ate his lunch and dinner at the Shrimp Basket in Pensacola, Florida, every day for 10 years. When he suddenly stopped showing up, the chef went looking for him and ultimately saved his life. Steve Hartman has the story "On the Road."

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The Daily Report - Record flooding in Washington state - At least 100,000 people have been ordered to evacuate as historic flooding hit Washington. Areas across the state saw between 13 and 16 inches of rain, causing four major rivers to break their record flood levels between Thursday and Friday. CBS News correspondent Carter Evans reports. 3H ago - 01:46

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Where tensions stand between U.S., Venezuela -- Thursday, the U.S. sanctioned six Venezuelan ships accused of carrying oil from the country. Hours before, the White House announced the U.S. had intercepted a ship that the American government accuses of being part of an oil smuggling operation. CBS News national security contributor Sam Vinograd discusses rising tensions.

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Doctor on the flu, vaccines this year -- It's the holiday season, which means it's also flu season, and cases are up. CBS News medical contributor Dr. Celine Gounder has more.

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What's next after Trump's AI rule order? -- President Trump signed an executive order restricting states from creating their own regulations for artificial intelligence. CBS News senior business and technology correspondent Jo Ling Kent has more.

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Kilmar Abrego Garcia speaks out -- Months after being mistakenly deported to El Salvador, returned to the U.S., then arrested and held in ICE custody, Kilmar Abrego Garcia is now home with his family in Maryland. CBS News immigration and politics reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez is following the story.

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Ex-Michigan coach Sherrone Moore charged -- Appearing remotely from a county jail in a white jumpsuit, former University of Michigan football coach Sherrone Moore was charged with stalking and illegally entering the home of the woman he was allegedly romantically involved with. Jericka Duncan has the latest.

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Latest on New Orleans immigration crackdown -- The federal immigration crackdown in Louisiana continued on Friday as Border Patrol agents arrest undocumented immigrants. CBS News national reporter Kati Weis has the latest details.

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