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Zelenskyy accuses Russia of using cluster warheads in deadly strikes -- Russia launched the strikes on Ukraine less than a day after negotiations to end the war, which also involved the United States, ended in St. Petersburg.

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Trump praises "powerful" Ramaswamy ad featuring Acton's mother - "Who wouldn't use such an Ad?" President Trump wrote. "I would, it's called, 'hitting pay dirt.'" Updated 5m ago

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Live -- Trump says Iran is making up strikes on ships to drive up oil prices -- President Trump said Iran was trying to drive up oil prices before the midterms by lying about ships hitting mines or being struck by projectiles in the Strait of Hormuz.

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Tom Skerritt, known for roles in "Alien," "Picket Fences," dies at 93 - Tom Skerritt died of natural causes, his family said in a statement. Updated 50m ago

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Nasdaq dives 750 points as investors reassess AI spending -- Investors are fretting over the massive debt AI companies are relying on to finance data center and chip spending, Wall Street analysts say.

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Elon Musk's Starlink and Starshield, and what they mean to Ukraine -- Here's what to know about Starlink and Starshield, the technologies Ukraine is relying on in the war against Russia.

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At least 16 dead when powerful 7.0 magnitude earthquake strikes Tibet -- It was the biggest earthquake in the region in the last five years, China's national broadcaster CCTV said. -- Updated 45m ago

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Feds charge powerful Virginia Democrat in alleged drug scheme -- L. Louise Lucas, a longtime state senator from Virginia, has been arrested in connection with an alleged bribery and racketeering scheme.

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Judge says Trump must sit for deposition in BBC defamation lawsuit -- A federal judge said President Trump must sit for a deposition with lawyers for the BBC by Dec. 11 as part of his ongoing defamation lawsuit.

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Roller coaster safety experts weigh in on Six Flags investigation -- The Goliath roller coaster at Six Flags Over Georgia has been closed since a man died after witnesses say he was ejected from the ride.

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Rising tension on the Korean border fuels concern -- A veteran North Korea analyst tells CBS News "a change in the situation" along the DMZ, and a warning from the North, are cause for concern.

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Stephen Hubbard back in U.S. after release from Russian prison - Hubbard, a Michigan native, spent four years wrongfully imprisoned in Russia before being released on Wednesday.

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DOJ didn't ensure school discrimination ended before dropping cases: watchdog -- In at least 18 cases, the Justice Department supported dismissals without first asking the federal court overseeing the case to determine if the school had ended discriminatory practices.

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Public Service Loan Forgiveness overhaul dropped, filing shows -- Advocates for student loan borrowers said the move will benefit workers who dedicate themselves to public service.

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Fighter jets intercept plane over South Carolina during Trump rally -- Fighter jets intercepted a plane that entered restricted airspace over Clemson, South Carolina, on Wednesday, as President Trump spoke at a rally there, military officials said.

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John Anderson, country music Hall of Famer, dies at 71 -- John Anderson, a country music Hall of Famer with a distinctive voice, died on Wednesday, his family said. He was 71 years old.

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Man who halted runaway school bus credits "Grey's Anatomy" inspiration -- A quick-thinking bystander came to the rescue of the students and driver aboard a runaway school bus in Saint Paul, Minnesota.

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Should you use home equity to pay off credit card debt? Here's when it can backfire.

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What today's gold prices could mean for your retirement savings

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Can you use a 401(k) to buy gold? What investors should know before rolling over retirement funds

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Airbnb limits guest chores like laundry, drawing host backlash

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Mark Zuckerberg threatened to leave California over wealth tax

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Khanna to campaign in Nebraska with Senate candidate Dan Osborn

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3 more Democrats slated to join summit on political future

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Theranos whistleblower calls Holmes "almost unrecognizable" in film

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Ukraine, Sudan immigrants to retain deportation protections for now

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Armed federal agents knock on doors looking for noncitizen voters

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Trump rallying with Hinson in Iowa as she pledges to push back on White House

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Judge curbs DHS efforts to conduct sweeps for possible noncitizen voters

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