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DOJ releases trove of Epstein files hours before deadline -- The Justice Department has unveiled four groups of records from the Jeffrey Epstein files, the first documents to come to light under a new law signed by President Trump compelling their release. Scott MacFarlane reports.

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U.S. launches strike on ISIS targets in Syria -- The U.S. is conducting airstrikes against ISIS targets in Syria in retaliation for the attack that killed two American soldiers and a U.S. interpreter on Saturday, multiple sources told CBS News. Charlie D'Agata has the latest.

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Bad weather snarls holiday travel for millions -- As Americans hit the road and the airports for one of the busiest travel days of the year, many faced some challenging weather. Lilia Luciano reports.

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Albert Brooks to pays tribute to Rob Reiner -- Friends of Rob and Michele Reiner will be sharing memories this weekend in a CBS News special honoring their life and legacy. Actor Albert Brooks is among them.

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The Daily Report - 2025 in pop culture - From Beyonce finally winning the Album of the Year Grammy and Taylor Swift's engagement to NFL star Travis Kelce, to major blockbusters like "Zootopia 2" and the final season of "Stranger Things," 2025 has been a fun and jam-packed year for pop culture. Radio host Lamar Dawson joins to look back. 1H ago - 02:51

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Cannabis reclassification impact on research -- The Trump administration this week took steps to potentially reclassify cannabis as a less dangerous drug. Dr. Sue Sisley, an internal medicine clinician and principal investigator at the Scottsdale Research Institute in Arizona, joins CBS News to discuss.

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U.S. hits more than 70 ISIS targets in Syria -- Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth confirmed the U.S. carried out retaliatory strikes on suspected Islamic State terrorist targets in Syria on Friday. CBS News national security contributor Sam Vinograd joins with analysis.

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What's next for TikTok after deal signing -- ByteDance, TikTok's Chinese parent company, has signed a deal to sell its U.S. operations to a group of investors, including two American companies. Alexandra Levine, tech reporter for Bloomberg News, joins with more.

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Erika Kirk endorses JD Vance for president -- Erika Kirk, the widow of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, has endorsed Vice President JD Vance for president in 2028. CBS News political director Fin G mez joins to discuss.

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What to know about Minnesota's "industrial-scale fraud" scandal -- Federal prosecutors have unveiled charges against six more people accused of defrauding programs in Minnesota - adding to a scandal that has ensnared over 90 people..

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"Fraud tourists" went to Minnesota to make money off state programs, prosecutors say

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At least $9B billed across 14 Medicaid services in MN may be fraudulent: prosecutor

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Republican Rep. Stefanik ends bid for New York governor, won't seek reelection -- Republican Rep. Elise Stefanik says she is suspending her campaign for governor of New York and will not seek reelection to Congress.

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Kennedy Center adds Trump's name to building -- Mr. Trump's name was added in large letters above "The John F. Kennedy Memorial Center for the Performing Arts" on the building's facade.

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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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What we know about the suspect in the Brown and MIT professor shootings -- Officials say the same gunman who opened fire at Brown University also killed an MIT professor two days later. Here's what we know about the suspect, who was found dead Thursday night.

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Los Angeles Angels, Tyler Skaggs' family reach settlement in wrongful death lawsuit -- The decision to settle was reached after a two-month civil trial in a wrongful death lawsuit.

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Trump reaches deal with 9 major drugmakers to lower prices -- Nine drug manufacturers will offer their drugs to Medicaid recipients at most-favored-nation discounts in exchange for tariff exemptions.

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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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When airports will be the busiest this holiday season -- This year has already seen eight of the busiest air travel days in TSA history. Could a December date join them?

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Kiefer Sutherland recalls "extraordinary" day on set with Rob Reiner -- Kiefer Sutherland recalls Rob Reiner's reaction to filming Jack Nicholson's famous scene in "A Few Good Men."

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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. -- Dec 17

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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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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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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 an additional 20 countries, a U.S. official told CBS News. 21H ago

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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.

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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.

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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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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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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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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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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 -- Dec 18

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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. -- Dec 18

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The Takeout - Hegseth announces "Operation Hawkeye Strike" Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth posted on social media Friday that the U.S. had begun "Operation Hawkeye Strike" in Syria, targeting ISIS forces in the region in response to an ambush attack last weekend that killed two members of the Iowa National Guard and an interpreter. CBS News Pentagon reporter Eleanor Watson has more. 2H ago - 01:58

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U.S. begins strikes on ISIS targets in Syria -- U.S. officials confirm the military has begun airstrikes on ISIS targets in central Syria, following the death of two National Guard members and a translator there earlier this week. Political strategists John McCarthy and Leslie Sanchez join to discuss.

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New files estimate number of Epstein survivors -- CBS News reporters and producers are poring through thousands of newly released documents related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. CBS News justice reporter Jake Rosen joins with the latest details.

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Breaking down the newly signed TikTok deal -- TikTok has agreed to sell its U.S. operations to a consortium of investors. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady joins to assess the potential implications.

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Autopsy of Brown shooting suspect released -- We are learning more about the 48-year-old man identified as the perpetrator of both the mass shooting at Brown University and the killing of an MIT professor. CBS News national investigative correspondent Tom Hanson has the latest.

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