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The typical American worker has $955 saved for retirement -- Millions of Americans lack access to any type of retirement plan, hampering their ability to save for old age.

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Weeks after ice storm in northeast Mississippi, 25,000 still without power -- Nearly two weeks after a catastrophic ice storm rocked northeast Mississippi, still 25,000 customers are without power as of Feb. 5.

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Lindsey Vonn's teammates confident she can compete at Olympics after ACL tear -- "If anyone can come back from this, if anyone could do it, it's Lindsey," fellow U.S. teammate Isabella Wright said of Lindsey Vonn.

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Renowned surgeon allegedly faked records to block patients' liver transplants -- A Houston doctor has been indicted on charges of falsifying medical records for five patients, making them ineligible to receive a liver transplant, federal prosecutors say.

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"Tsunami" of immigration cases strains U.S. Attorney's offices across America -- As immigration sweeps expand nationwide, the work of justifying detentions is overwhelming federal prosecutors, who are being forced to sideline a range of other cases in order to keep pace.

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Poll: Fewer feel prices rising, but most see a gap between richest, middle class -- Poll on the economy and opportunity finds fewer feel prices rising, while most see a gap between the richest and the middle class.

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U.S. forces strike alleged drug boat in Pacific, second since Maduro's capture -- The U.S. military struck an alleged drug-carrying boat in the Pacific on Thursday, marking the 38th vessel to be struck over the last five months and the second this year.

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Feds bust "marriage fraud" scheme, 11 people charged -- Some spouses obtained military identification cards for Chinese nationals, court documents alleged.

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Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford named 2025 NFL MVP -- Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford was named the NFL MVP, just edging out four other candidates that included New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye and Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen, last year's MVP.

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Anti-doping agency responds to penis injection claims at Olympics -- In ski jumping, a small difference in suit size can make a significant difference in an athlete's performance.

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2026 Winter Olympics: Athletes, events and milestones by the numbers -- The 2026 Winter Olympics are bringing thousands of athletes from around the world together for more than two weeks of competition - and the Games are a gold mine for statistics. -- Feb 5

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States and hometowns with the most 2026 Winter Olympic athletes -- Explore which states have the highest number of athletes competing for the U.S. Olympic team at the 2026 Winter Games, and search for your own hometown.

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Will We Regret the Release of the Epstein Files? -- No one knows what's true, false, or misleading in the millions of files released. But reputations will still be ruined.

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In California, Decline Is a Choice -- Jan Sramek is trying to build an entirely new city-in a state strangled by red tape. Can he succeed in making California build again?

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The Department of Education Isn't Going Anywhere -- A year after Trump tried to abolish the agency, Republicans are dragging their feet and increasing its budget.

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Trump Accounts to get their own Super Bowl ad. Here's a preview. -- Super Bowl LX will feature an ad to promote Trump Accounts, a new investment plan to help eligible families save money for their kids.

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U.S. and Russia agree to resume military-to-military communication -- The U.S. on Thursday announced the resumption of dialogue with Russia's military, which had been suspended since 2021.

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Trump says lesson from Minneapolis is to use "softer touch" in immigration enforcement -- President Trump told NBC News the call to remove 700 immigration officers from Minneapolis came from him. -- Feb 4

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Spokesperson says both Trump and Bondi asked Gabbard to be at FBI search -- President Trump told NBC News he didn't know why Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard was at the search of the Georgia county's elections office.

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Trump to give Medal of Honor to pilot who secretly faced off with Soviet jets -- President Trump is awarding the Medal of Honor to a pilot whose faceoff with Soviet fighter jets remained secret for a half-century and a soldier who died in Afghanistan while shielding somebody from a suicide bomber. -- Feb 5

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How much interest will a $40,000 money market account earn in 2026? -- Interest rates on money market accounts remain competitive. Here's how much a $40,000 account can earn in 2026.

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How to earn 4% interest (or more) on your money this February

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$10,000 high-yield savings account vs. $10,000 money market account: Which will earn more in 2026?

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Is it difficult to sell silver bars? -- Selling silver bars could be easier than you think, but only if you know where to look and what to expect.

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Are 1-ounce silver bars a good investment?

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What is the price of silver today: February 5, 2026?

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HELOC interest rates are falling closer to 7%. Here's how much a $100,000 HELOC costs monthly now. -- HELOC interest rates fell yet again this week. Here's how much a $100,000 HELOC will cost per month now.

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Why you should avoid refinancing if borrowing home equity now

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Here's how much a $25,000 HELOC will cost monthly in 2026

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Layoffs jumped in January as companies pull back on hiring -- Employers cut more than 108,000 jobs in January, the highest total for that month since 2009, new data shows.

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As silver prices soar, jeweler Pandora turns to platinum -- One jewelry company is looking to offset surging silver prices by plating its pieces with an even more precious metal.

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Why now is a good time to start house-hunting -- Housing affordability is improving as more homeowners list their properties, according to data from Zillow.

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Chrysler recalls more than 450,000 vehicles whose trailer brakes could fail -- rysler is recalling more than 450,000 vehicles with improperly designed trailer tow modules whose trailer lights may not work and that have trailer brakes that could fail, federal officials say.

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Minute Maid frozen juice concentrates won't be made anymore -- Minute Maid's parent company, Coca-Cola, says it's ending production of its frozen juice concentrates, including orange juice.

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New timeline in Nancy Guthrie's disappearance -- Authorities on Thursday laid out an updated timeline in the disappearance of 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie, mother of "Today" show co-host Savannah. CBS News' Jonathan Vigliotti and Anna Schecter have the latest.

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Camron Guthrie speaks out about mother -- Camron Guthrie, the son of Nancy Guthrie, released a new video Thursday night pleading for his mother's safe return. Nancy Guthrie, who is also the mother of "Today" show co-host Savannah Guthrie, has been missing since Sunday.

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Anticipation builds for Bad Bunny's halftime show -- Bad Bunny will bring his Latin trap and reggaeton swagger to the NFL's biggest stage as the star of the Super Bowl halftime show. As Tony Dokoupil reports, anticipation is building.

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Zoo asks for public's help naming baby elephant -- The National Zoo in Washington, D.C., has welcomed a new baby elephant -- the first there in 25 years. Tony Dokoupil has the story.

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CBS Evening News - Guthrie family given 2 deadlines in ransom note - A ransom note in the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie that investigators said they're taking seriously included a deadline of 5 p.m. Thursday, the FBI says. Jonathan Vigliotti has the latest. Tony Dokoupil spoke to former FBI agent Katherine Schweit about the case. 10H ago - 06:15

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Key nuclear weapons treaty expires -- For the first time in more than 50 years, the world's largest nuclear powers, the U.S. and Russia, do not have an agreement limiting their long-range nuclear arsenals. Margaret Brennan explains what this could mean in an already dangerous world.

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Lindsey Vonn's teammates confident she can compete -- As the Olympic Games get underway, all eyes are on skiing legend Lindsey Vonn, who isn't letting an injured knee stop her from competing. Seth Doane has the update.

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Measles outbreak linked to Florida university -- At Ave Maria University in Naples, Florida, students are being urged to stay home as the number of measles cases across the campus has surged to at least 20 people. Cristian Benavides reports.

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The Daily Report - Family struggling to bring home adopted child - President Trump's latest travel ban and visa freeze on dozens of countries is creating problems for some families trying to adopt children abroad. James and Kaylee Wilson say they adopted their fifth child in Nigeria almost a year ago, but they say the travel ban is preventing them from bringing the child home. The Wilsons joined CBS News to discuss. 11H ago - 03:44

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Kamala Harris relaunches social pages -- Former Vice President Kamala Harris is reviving her viral "Kamala HQ" social media pages from the 2024 election, hoping to use it as a platform to mobilize and energize younger voters ahead of the midterm elections. CBS News' Fin G mez breaks it down.

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Retired FBI hostage negotiator on Guthrie case -- Local law enforcement said Thursday they believe Nancy Guthrie is "still out there," five days after her family first reported her missing. Her children, including "Today" show co-host Savannah Guthrie, posted an online plea Wednesday for the safe return of their mother. Chip Massey, retired FBI hostage negotiator, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.

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New study on gambling ahead of Super Bowl -- Americans are expected to spend a record-breaking $1.76 billion on this weekend's big game, according to the American Gaming Association. Hua Gong, assistant professor of sport analytics at Rice University, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss a study he co-authored that found a link between sports betting and violent crime.

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Thousands still without power after storm -- It has been nearly two weeks since a brutal winter storm swept across much of the U.S., but some areas in the Southeast are still without power. CBS News correspondent Nicole Valdes has more.

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