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A rare look inside LEGO's own secret shrine to the hugely popular toy -- To what does LEGO owe its remarkable half-century success story? CBS News visits the toy giant's Denmark headquarters to find out.

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This professional Santa's dream of spreading holiday cheer fuels stroke recovery -- Brent Rasmussen had a massive stroke in 2023. Getting his "ho ho ho back" helped motivate his recovery.

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Motive sought after suspect in Brown shooting, MIT professor's murder found dead -- The Brown University shooting suspect was found dead in a storage unit in Salem, New Hampshire. Authorities believe he is also responsible for killing an MIT professor.

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Anthony Joshua defeats Jake Paul by knockout -- Former two-time heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua defeated YouTuber-turned-fighter Jake Paul​ by knockout in the sixth round of their much-anticipated bout at the Kaseya Center in Miami late Friday night.

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3 OFFICERS INJURED AFTER RESPONDING TO DOMESTIC VIOLENCE CALL, POLICE SAY -- The suspect was killed, and the man who called law enforcement was also injured, officials said Saturday.

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Pope Leo summons cardinals for assembly to help him govern the church -- The consistory, as such gatherings are called, will be held Jan. 7-8, immediately following the Jan. 6 conclusion of the 2025 Holy Year.

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Rome introduces tourist fee for some Trevi fountain visitors -- Tourists visiting the Trevi Fountain are now going to pay more than just the legendary coin toss over their shoulder.

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Trap intended for bear living under Altadena home catches a different bear -- A large metal cage bear trap, placed by CDFW biologists on Johnson's property, was sprayed with cherry and caramel-scented spray, and on Dec. 16, a bear was inside it. Officials with CDFW said, unfortunately, it was a non-target bear.

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Life ring, piece from Edmund Fitzgerald shipwreck sell at auction for $150,000 -- A life ring and a lifeboat remnant from a famous Great Lakes shipwreck have sold at auction for $150,000. -- Dec 19

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Albert Brooks remembers his "oldest friend" Rob Reiner -- Albert Brooks said he's still in shock over the death of his friend Rob Reiner, whom he met at 14 years old.

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Kathy Bates says Rob Reiner "changed the course of my life" with "Misery" role -- Kathy Bates rose to prominence with her Oscar-winning breakout role in Rob Reiner's adaptation of Stephen King's "Misery" in 1990. -- Dec 18

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Noem says Brown suspect got U.S. visa through diversity lottery, pauses program -- Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem says the Trump administration will pause the diversity visa lottery program, which she said was used by Brown University shooting suspect Claudio Manuel Neves Valente.

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Here's how much ACA costs would have risen this year without subsidies -- Millions of people with an Affordable Care Act health plan face a massive jump in premiums next year - this chart shows just how much. -- Dec 19

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U.S. strikes 2 more alleged drug boats, bringing total death count to over 100 -- The U.S. military says it struck two more alleged drug-carrying boats on Thursday, bringing the total death toll from the Trump administration's monthslong campaign to upwards of 100. -- Dec 18

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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. -- Dec 18

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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. -- Dec 19

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How much interest will a $25,000 CD account earn in 2026? -- Interest earnings on a CD account of this size can still be significant, and it won't take too long to earn, either.

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Planning to open a CD before 2026? Experts say to avoid these costly mistakes

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Short-term CD accounts vs. long-term CD accounts: Which will be better for 2026?

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How much will a $90,000 home equity loan cost monthly following the December Fed rate cut? -- Fed rate cuts have helped cut home equity loan costs. Here's how much a $90,000 home equity loan costs monthly now.

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3 HOME EQUITY LOAN MOVES BORROWERS SHOULD MAKE 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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Can you dispute an unpaid balance after it was sold to a collection agency? -- Collection agencies will buy debts for pennies on the dollar, but what does that mean for your rights?

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What happens when an unpaid balance is sent to collections?

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Best debt relief companies, plus advice borrowers need to know now

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DraftKings hopes to score big with new prediction markets app -- Sports betting companies face mounting competition from rapidly growing prediction markets such as Kalshi and Polymarket.

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American Airlines stops offering miles for basic economy fares -- Members of the carrier's AAdvantage loyalty program no longer earn miles or status points when purchasing a basic ticket.

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Ford recalls nearly 273,000 vehicles over rollaway risk -- Regulators said the parking module in certain Ford vehicles may fail, potentially allowing cars to roll away.

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TikTok signs deal for sale of U.S. operations to American investors -- TikTok's China-based parent company ByteDance must sever ties with TikTok or lose access to U.S. app stores and web-hosting services

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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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Latest details on the new batch of Epstein files -- The Justice Department released thousands of files relating to Jeffrey Epstein on Friday, including photos featuring people like former President Bill Clinton and Mick Jagger. However, survivors are concerned with how much information was redacted from the files.

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U.S. launches retaliatory strikes in Syria -- The U.S. launched retaliatory strikes against ISIS in Syria after a deadly ambush last week killed two American soldiers and a U.S. civilian working as a translator.

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Police seek motive in deadly shootings -- Authorities are seeking motive after the man responsible for the deadly shooting at Brown University and the murder of an MIT professor was found dead in a New Hampshire storage unit on Thursday.

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Rare look inside the secret LEGO museum -- "CBS Saturday Morning" gets a rare look inside the secret LEGO museum in Denmark that only employees are able to access.

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Eye On America - Factory closure ripples throughout California town - More than 1 million American workers have been laid off this year -- several hundred of them in Brawley, California. Mark Strassmann traveled there to examine the ripple effects of those layoffs on the local economy. Dec 10 - 02:58

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Seniors face retirement facility's closure -- Residents paid steep entrance fees to live in a continuing care retirement community, believing their families could one day recoup much of the money. Kelly O'Grady reports on the impact after the facility went bankrupt.

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Pearl Harbor survivor on the day he "can't forget" -- There are only 13 American veterans of the Pearl Harbor attack who are still alive today. Jim Axelrod spoke to 103-year-old retired Army Capt. Ken Schubring.

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Betting on anything is exploding in popularity -- Prediction-market trading, where you can invest in the outcome of real-world events, is rapidly growing in popularity. Jo Ling Kent looks at the risks.

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Cafes still struggling after coffee tariffs lifted -- In Portland, Oregon, the lingering effects of coffee tariffs are impacting small businesses. Mark Strassmann reports.

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48 Hours - Joe Hunter's Mission - A "Survivor" contestant believes his sister was murdered and is determined to be her voice. "48 Hours" contributor Natalie Morales reports. Dec 13 - 42:02

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The Batman Intruder -- Morgan Metzer is attacked in her home by a masked intruder disguising his voice to sound like Batman. Her ex-husband comes to her aid, but is he a hero? "48 Hours" contributor Nikki Battiste reports.

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Sneak peek: Joe Hunter's Mission -- ALL NEW: A "Survivor" contestant believes his sister was murdered and is determined to be her voice. "48 Hours" correspondent Natalie Morales reports Saturday, Dec. 13 at 10/9c on CBS and streaming on Paramount+.

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Help Find Molly Bish's Killer -- With her sister's murder long unsolved, a woman turns to TikTok pleading for leads. Can you help? "48 Hours" correspondent Erin Moriarty reports.

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It's About Danni -- When 15-year-old Danni Houchins is found dead in a swamp, her family says they were led to believe she drowned. 24 years later, Danni's sister learns the terrible truth. "48 Hours" correspondent Peter Van Sant reports.

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