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California avalanche near Lake Tahoe is among deadliest in U.S. history -- An avalanche near California's Lake Tahoe​ has become the fourth deadliest in U.S. history. Here's what we know about the six deadliest slides.

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Zuckerberg questioned on under-13 Instagram users in social media trial -- The Meta CEO defended his company's efforts to keep kids under 13 off of Instagram, but noted that there are "people who lie" about their ages.

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Bad Bunny lands his first lead acting role in the film "Porto Rico" -- Bad Bunny is set to star in his first leading role in the film "Porto Rico" alongside Javier Bardem, Viggo Mortensen and Edward Norton.

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NIH's Jay Bhattacharya will also serve as acting CDC director -- The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention hasn't had a Senate confirmed director since last summer, and that official was in the job for less than a month.

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Bondi orders Justice Department to prioritize animal welfare enforcement -- Attorney General Pam Bondi ordered the Justice Department to prioritize animal welfare enforcement, in a move she said will entail stepping up prosecutions and even doling out grants to animal welfare groups.

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Mass departures from DOJ are boon for law firms, legal groups -- More than 5,000 employees have resigned, retired or been fired​ from the Justice Department in the first year of Mr. Trump's second administration.

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Newark Airport reopens after aircraft emergency caused ground stop, FAA says -- Newark Liberty International Airport reopened Wednesday evening after an aircraft emergency caused a ground stop.

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Reese's family member criticizes Hershey for "quietly replacing" ingredients -- Brad Reese claims Hershey is cutting costs by relying on cheaper ingredients, risking the Reese's brand.

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Ilia Malinin reflects on Olympic experience: "You learn a lot more from failure" -- Star figure skater Ilia Malinin stressed he was focused on moving forward and continuing to push the boundaries of the sport.

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7 highlights from CBS News town hall with Maryland Gov. Wes Moore -- In a CBS News "Things That Matter" town hall, Maryland Gov. Wes Moore blasted President Trump - but also urged Democrats to change their perception as "the party of no and slow."

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Moore says Biden "needed to do more" on immigration, blasts Trump's crackdown -- Maryland Gov. Wes Moore told CBS News that no administration has ever fully figured out an effective immigration system and only Congress can fix it.

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Gov. Moore dismisses Trump's "not worthy" snub: "I will bow down to no one" -- Maryland Gov. Wes Moore shrugged off President Trump's claim that he was "not worthy" to attend an annual White House dinner, telling CBS News Mr. Trump does "not determine my worthiness."

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Team USA curler defends Canadian player accused of cheating -- Team USA curler Korey Dropkin defends Canadian player Marc Kennedy amid allegations of an Olympic rule breach on the ice.

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Mikaela Shiffrin wins gold in women's slalom, breaking Olympic drought -- Mikaela Shiffrin, the most decorated skier of all time, last won a medal at the 2018 Winter Olympics in PyeongChang.

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See the Olympic medal count for the 2026 Winter Games -- Here is a look at where the medal count stands for Team USA and other nations as the competition heats up in the 2026 Winter Olympics.

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Arthur Brooks: Why Are Young People Choosing OnlyFans over Love? -- The answer, I believe, is fear.

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I Didn't Ask Jesse Jackson for His Autograph. But I Got One Anyway. -- I met the late civil-rights activist five times over the past decade, and I never felt like he was anything but himself. I mean that as the highest form of praise.

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In Defense of Processed Foods -- Yes, America has a diet problem. No, it's not because your bread comes in a bag.

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U.S. military strikes 3 more alleged drug boats, killing 11 people -- The series of strikes brought the death toll to at least 145 people since the administration began targeting the small vessels since September.

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Trump administration sued over reversal of key climate finding -- The Trump administration is facing a new lawsuit over its decision to deregulate emissions and repeal a landmark scientific finding on climate pollution.

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Trump blames D.C., Maryland and Virginia for massive Potomac River sewage spill -- President Trump and Maryland Gov. Wes Moore are feuding over who's responsible for addressing one of the largest sewage spills in U.S. history. -- Feb 17

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Trump honors Jesse Jackson as "force of nature" -- President Trump and the Rev. Jesse Jackson, who died Tuesday at the age of 84, knew each other for decades. -- Feb 17

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Exclusive - U.S. Air Force VIP fleet being repainted in Trump's preferred palette, sources say - The Kennedy-era robin's egg blue that's currently on the planes is being updated to navy, red and gold. Feb 17

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What qualifies as a hardship with the IRS? -- Struggling to pay your tax bill? The IRS has programs that may help, but you'll need to prove that you qualify.

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Can a debt collector garnish your IRS tax refund?

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Best tax debt relief companies for 2026, and the top advice to know now

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What are today's HELOC and home equity loan interest rates: February 18, 2026? -- Want to borrow equity with a HELOC or home equity loan now? These are the interest rates you'll need to know first.

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HELOC interest rates are falling closer to 7%. Here's how much a $100,000 HELOC costs monthly now.

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Why you should avoid refinancing if borrowing home equity now

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How much is a 10-ounce bar of gold worth today? -- A 10-ounce gold bar represents a serious investment at current prices. Here's what these bars are worth right now.

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What is the largest silver bar you can buy right now?

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Best gold IRA companies and investing advice to know now

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Moderna says FDA to review its flu vaccine after reversing course -- With the reversal from the FDA, Moderna said it is aiming to make the vaccine available for the 2026-27 flu season.

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Wine giant Gallo closing Napa Valley facility, laying off dozens of workers -- California wine giant Gallo is set to close one of its Bay Area production facilities and will lay off workers at four other wineries and tasting rooms in Napa and Sonoma counties, the company announced.

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Judge: Lawsuit against Buffalo Wild Wings has "no meat on its bones" -- A federal judge dismissed a lawsuit filed by an Illinois man who alleged that Buffalo Wild Wings' use of the term "boneless wings" was deceptive.

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20% of U.S. jobs are highly vulnerable to automation, economists say -- More than half of jobs in manufacturing and transportation could be automated over the next 20 years, according to Oxford Economics. -- Feb 17

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Accomplice not ruled out in Nancy Guthrie case -- More than two weeks into the search for Nancy Guthrie, investigators say the only video they've recovered from the scene is the one already shared with the public. Plus, the Pima County Sheriff told CBS News that investigators have not ruled out an accomplice who may have entered Guthrie's home. Jonathan Vigliotti has more details.

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U.S. could strike Iran as soon as Saturday: Officials -- A potential military strike on Iran could happen as soon as Saturday, according to top national security officials. President Trump has been putting military pressure on Iran to work out a nuclear deal by sending U.S. warships and fighter jets to the region. Ed O'Keefe reports.

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"Fire devils" swirl in Oklahoma -- Dangerous weather threatened much of the U.S. on Wednesday. Rob Marciano reports on avalanche, fire, tornado and storm threats around the country.

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CBS Evening News - Deadliest avalanche in recent U.S. history kills 8 - A wall of snow the size of a football field collapsed suddenly on Tuesday over a group of 15 skiers, killing eight, with one still missing on Wednesday night. The rescue mission for the missing person has been called off for now and has become a recovery mission. Matt Gutman reports. 9H ago - 03:24

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Mark Zuckerberg appears in social media trial -- Mark Zuckerberg took the stand on Wednesday to fight off allegations that Instagram was intentionally designed to be addictive, especially to kids. Jo Ling Kent was in the courtroom and has more on the landmark trial.

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The Daily Report - Stephen Colbert interview controversy details - "The Late Show" host Stephen Colbert again claimed on Tuesday night that CBS told him not to air an interview with Texas Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico. Colbert said he was told the interview could violate FCC guidance regarding the "equal time" rule. CBS News' Elaine Quijano and Fin G mez have more. 9H ago - 05:05

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What U.S., Iran want out of nuclear talks -- Top national security officials have told President Trump that the military is ready for potential strikes on Iran as soon as Saturday. But sources familiar with the discussions told CBS News the timeline for any action is likely to extend beyond this weekend. Will Todman, senior fellow at the Center for Strategic and International Studies' Middle East program, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.

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Social media trials and Big Tobacco lawsuits -- Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg testified Wednesday in a landmark trial over alleged social media addiction. The case has commentators wondering if social media's "Big Tobacco moment" has come. CBS News' Lindsey Reiser explains what that means as tech giants face a pivotal moment and potentially billions of dollars in settlements.

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Partial shutdown drags into Day 5 -- Wednesday marked day five of a partial government shutdown with no end in sight. Lawmakers have failed to reach an agreement on funding the Department of Homeland Security. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion has more.

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Nancy Guthrie authorities working with Google -- The search for Nancy Guthrie entered its 18th day on Wednesday. A potential lead to a suspect in her disappearance fell short, but authorities said they are not back to square one. Andres Gutierrez and Anna Schecter have more details.

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