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The Takeout - Major Garrett swings for Padres at fantasy camp - CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett left "The Takeout" more than a week ago for the San Diego Padres fantasy camp at the team's spring training complex in Peoria, Arizona. CBS News Washington bureau managing editor Arden Farhi accompanied Garrett on the excursion and joins to look back on the week that was. 15H ago - 05:32

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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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Trump on Iran, Renee Good, Jerome Powell and his own morality -- Here are the major takeaways from President Trump's interview with "CBS Evening News" anchor Tony Dokoupil on Iran, Renee Good, the Federal Reserve and more. -- Jan 13

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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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Grand jury indicts Chicago man for murder of ex-wife, her new husband in Ohio -- An Ohio grand jury formally indicted a Chicago man for the murder of his ex-wife and her new husband in their Columbus home in December.

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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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Exclusive - ICE's detainee population reaches new record high of 73,000, as crackdown widens - The number of ICE detainees exceeded 70,000 for the first time in the deportation agency's 23-year history, according to internal DHS data obtained by CBS News. 21H ago

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Trump admin. calls on tech companies to pay energy bill for new AI power plants -- The White House held an event with a bipartisan group of governors to push for reforms in the largest electric grid in the country.

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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.

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DHS confirms Mexican citizen's death in ICE custody in Georgia -- Mexican authorities were seeking details about the death of a Mexican citizen in an ICE detention facility in Georgia.

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Renee Good sustained at least 3 gunshot wounds in ICE shooting, report reveals -- The new details on Renee Good's death come after a week of protests in Minnesota that prompted President Trump to threaten to use the Insurrection Act.

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Charlie Kirk's accused killer asks judge to disqualify prosecutors -- Tyler Robinson is charged with aggravated murder in Kirk's Sept.10 shooting on the Utah Valley University campus in Orem.

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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. -- Jan 13

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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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New details about Renee Good's death amid protests -- Renee Good, who died last week after she was shot by an ICE agent in Minneapolis, sustained at least three gunshot wounds and a possible fourth, according to a Minneapolis Fire Department report. Matt Gutman has the latest.

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Brutal winter blast triggers massive pileups -- Across the eastern U.S., winter is making a brutal comeback. Rob Marciano has more.

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Sens. Fetterman and McCormick on working together -- In an interview with "CBS Evening News" anchor Tony Dokoupil, Sens. John Fetterman and Dave McCormick of Pennsylvania discuss working together despite their political differences, how they view President Trump's push to acquire Greenland, health care, and more.

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Trump warns countries opposed to Greenland plan -- President Trump said he may hike tariffs on countries that decline to "go along with" his administration's efforts to acquire Greenland, as Denmark, Greenland and other NATO allies remain staunchly opposed to his plans to acquire it. Weijia Jiang has the latest.

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CBS Saturday Morning - Golden Globes predictions - "CBS Saturday Morning" predicts winners for the 83rd Annual Golden Globe Awards, which airs Sunday on CBS and Paramount+ at 8pm ET. Jan 10 - 02:21

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1/10: Saturday Morning -- President Trump met with oil executives Friday amid action in Venezuela. Meanwhile, protests continued in Minnesota over the deadly ICE shooting.

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Chris Perfetti on making roles memorable -- Chris Perfetti's breakout role was as history teacher Jacob Hill in the hit comedy "Abbott Elementary," but the actor, who's co-starring with Jason Bateman in HBO's new limited series "DTF St. Louis," tells "CBS Saturday Morning" that his versatility comes from his stage experience.

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Where to get the latest CBS Mornings Deals -- On this edition of CBS Mornings Deals, we feature some essential items for 2026. Visit cbsdeals.com to take advantage of these exclusive deals today. CBS earns commissions on purchases made through cbsdeals.com.

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How one NFL fan became a social media star -- "CBS Saturday Morning" meets Robert Williams Jr., a war veteran and diehard Philadelphia Eagles fan who turned his love for music and the team into social media stardom.

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Trump announces outline of health care plan -- President Trump has announced the outline of his long-awaited health care plan, which involves the U.S. directly sending cash to Americans for costs as they see fit. Political strategists Marc Short and Mo Elleithee join to unpack what's in the proposal, and what's missing.

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Ex-U.S. ambassador to Denmark slams Greenland push -- A bipartisan group of lawmakers is looking to ease tensions with Greenland and Denmark as President Trump continues to call for the U.S. to take control of the Danish territory. Rufus Gifford, who served as the U.S. ambassador to Denmark under the Obama administration, joins "The Takeout" to discuss.

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Exiled journalist: Iran knows "how to buy time" -- On social media, President Trump claims Iranian officials canceled more than 800 scheduled hangings related to the anti-government protests. Exiled Iranian journalist and human rights activist Masih Alinejad joins "The Takeout" to assess the state of unrest and where it might lead.

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Sources: Trump to pardon Wanda Vazquez -- Sources tell CBS News that President Trump plans to pardon the former governor of Puerto Rico, Wanda Vazquez, who pleaded guilty in a federal corruption case. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang reports.

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