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Viral video prompts fraud probe at Minnesota day care centers

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Isiah Whitlock Jr., actor known for his roles in "The Wire" and "Veep," dies at 71 -- Isiah Whitlock Jr. is perhaps best known for his role as state Sen. R. Clayton "Clay" Davis on HBO's "The Wire."

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Black bear living underneath Altadena house shows no sign of budging -- The 550-pound black bear has taken up residence in the crawlspace underneath Ken Johnson's home in California for a month.

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ICE can access some Medicaid information for deportation efforts, judge says -- U.S. District Court Judge Vince Chhabria said in an order Monday the Department of Homeland Security can receive biographical, contact and location information from the Medicaid program.

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Judge blocks White House from defunding CFPB as its funds were about to run out -- A federal judge has ruled that the White House cannot stop funding the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.

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"Bomb cyclone" winter storm moves east with snow squalls in the forecast -- A powerful winter storm system moving across the Great Lakes and Northeast is bringing snow and ice, frigid temperatures and possible whiteout conditions.

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Search for MH370 resumes in Indian Ocean 12 years after plane vanished -- U.S.-British firm Ocean Infinity intends to scour almost 6,000 square miles of seafloor for the missing Malaysia Airlines Boeing 777.

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Spanish woman known for botched fresco restoration dies at 94 -- Cecilia Gimenez's botched restoration​ of a century-old painting of Jesus Christ captured global headlines​ more than a decade ago.

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Silver is rebounding after its worst trading day in four years -- Silver prices have more than doubled in 2025, outpacing this year's surge in gold prices, as investors seek safe haven investments.

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After 7-foot-3 police recruit falls short on exam, Shaq steps in to help -- Due to his height, 24-year-old Jordan Wilmore was encouraged to play basketball his entire life. But policing was his true calling. -- Dec 29

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"Hail and farewell": A tribute to those we lost in 2025 -- "Sunday Morning" looks back at some of the newsworthy men and women who passed away this year - from musicians and storytellers, to activists and statesmen - who touched us with their creativity and humanity. -- Dec 28

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Good news you may have missed in 2025 -- The bad news from the past year (and there was a lot of it) drowned out much of the GOOD news that made smaller headlines. David Pogue reports on some of 2025's best underreported stories.

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Top news headlines of 2025 month-by-month -- From political upheavals and gun violence, to the first American-born pope, "Sunday Morning" host Jane Pauley looks back at key events of a transformative year in U.S. history. -- Dec 28

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Niall Ferguson: A Republic-If You Don't Throw It Away -- As the American republic prepares to celebrate its 250th birthday in 2026, reports of its demise are greatly exaggerated. -- Dec 29

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What I've Learned from Watching People Wait to Have Children -- As doctors, we owe our patients the truth: You cannot defy biology.

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'Marty Supreme' Is a Victim of Its Own Hype -- Timothee Chalamet's Ping-Pong movie has been a huge hit online, but does it deserve the acclaim?

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Trump says U.S. hit "big facility" linked to alleged drug boats -- President Trump said the U.S. hit a "big facility" last week linked to alleged drug boat operations, as tensions ratchet up with Venezuela.

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Trump says Hamas must disarm very soon or "there will be hell to pay" -- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu also announced President Trump will receive the Israel Prize for his work on peace negotiations. -- Dec 29

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Trump and Zelenskyy say they're nearly in agreement on Ukraine peace plan -- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy lauded "strong security guarantees" from the U.S. after Sunday's meeting with President Trump in Florida. -- Dec 29

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More artists cancel Kennedy Center performances after board vote on name change -- The Kennedy Center board, whose members were appointed by President Trump, voted earlier this month to add his name to the building.

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Trump suggests pulling licenses if networks are "almost 100% Negative" about him -- President Trump said TV broadcast licenses should be revoked if newscasts and late-night shows are almost entirely negative about him and the GOP. -- Dec 24

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How much can you sell a 100-ounce bar of gold for right now? -- With gold prices sitting near record highs right now, holding a 100-ounce bar could be worth a small fortune.

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How much can you sell a 100-ounce bar of silver for right now?

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Gold IRA vs. silver IRA: Which will be better for investors in 2026?

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Retirees should use these 3 strategies to get rid of debt in 2026, experts say -- High prices and interest rates are making debt elimination even more important for retirees in the new year.

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What percentage will credit card companies settle for?

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Credit card debt forgiveness mistakes to avoid in 2026

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How much will a $40,000 CD account earn in 2026? -- The interest-earning potential of a $40,000 CD account in 2026 is considerable. Here's how much savers can earn. -- Dec 29

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What's the CD account interest rate forecast for 2026? Here's what experts expect.

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How much interest will a $25,000 CD account earn in 2026?

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OpenAI hiring for head safety executive to mitigate AI risks -- The company's investment in safety prevention comes amid growing concerns over the potential harm of artificial intelligence. -- Dec 29

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These 9 states are cutting income taxes in 2026. See where. -- Income tax cuts are taking effect in multiple U.S. states on Jan. 1, 2026, a new analysis says.

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Beyonce is now a billionaire, according to Forbes -- The Grammy-winning artist Beyonce became the fifth musician to achieve the wealth milestone, Forbes said Monday. -- Dec 29

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Bank of America CEO warns market "will punish people" without independent Fed -- Bank of America Chairman and CEO Brian Moynihan stated last week that, as President Trump seeks a new chair of the Federal Reserve, maintaining the banking system's independence is paramount. -- Dec 28

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5 MONEY MOVES TO MAKE IN 2026, ACCORDING TO FINANCIAL EXPERTS -- As many Americans head into 2026 with mounting money worries, reviewing your finances now could help put you on firmer footing next year. -- Dec 26

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HHS freezes all child care funding to Minnesota -- The Department of Health and Human Services said it has frozen federal child care funding for the state of Minnesota, citing viral fraud allegations. Jonah Kaplan has the latest.

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Tatiana Schlossberg, JFK granddaughter, dies at 35 -- Tatiana Schlossberg, granddaughter of the late President John F. Kennedy, has died shortly after announcing she had a terminal cancer diagnosis, the JFK Library Foundation said. She was 35. Elaine Quijano reports.

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Many states reporting higher than usual flu cases -- There has been a recent surge in flu cases over the holidays. Previously, 14 states were reporting high or very high levels of flu. Now that number has more than doubled to 29 states across the country. Dr. Jon LaPook explains.

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Search for missing Malaysia Airlines plane resumes -- Almost 12 years after Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 vanished over the Indian Ocean with 239 people on board, the search for the Boeing 777's wreckage was scheduled to resume in the Indian Ocean -- supported by the latest advancements in deep-sea, self-guided drone technology. Elizabeth Palmer has more.

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CBS Evening News - Dangerous cold and snow slam large swaths of U.S. Arctic air is pushing in behind winter storms that battered much of the nation with heavy snow, dangerous cold and ferocious winds. Ian Lee reports, and Rob Marciano has the forecast. 4H ago - 03:35

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Trump says U.S. launched strike inside Venezuela -- President Trump says the U.S. "knocked out" a "big facility" last week linked to alleged drug boat operations. Ed O'Keefe has more.

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NFL star Stefon Diggs accused of strangulation -- Stefon Diggs, a star wide receiver with the New England Patriots, has been charged with felony strangulation or suffocation and misdemeanor assault and battery stemming from an incident on December 2. Diggs has denied the allegations through the Patriots and his own attorney. CBS Boston's Aaron Parseghian has details.

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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. Dec 19 - 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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