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Trump says U.S. took a "giant step back in history" with midterm results -- President Trump on Sunday said the U.S. "took a giant step back in history" as his White House continued to roil from his post-midterm shakeup -- Updated 15m ago

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Fishermen find cruise ship employee treading water miles off California coast -- Two Newport Beach fishermen found a Royal Caribbean cruise ship employee treading water nearly 20 miles off the coast while returning home from a fishing trip near Catalina Island on Friday. -- Updated 12m ago

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Trains collide in Egypt, killing at least 7 and injuring more than 100 -- The crash occurred in al-Ayyat district in Giza province, about 32 miles south of Cairo, when a train traveling to the southwestern Fayoum province crashed into the rear of another train. -- Updated 9m ago

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2026 Election Center

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Democrats win House majority - live updates

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Leading Dem on midterms aftermath: "We're still in the fight of our lives" -- The midterms marked one of the biggest rebukes of the Republican Party since Watergate. What is the fallout from this year's elections, and how are Democrats going to address a lame-duck President Trump?

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ICE unlikely to scale back crackdown, sources say, citing Stephen Miller -- The Trump administration is unlikely to scale back its aggressive crackdown on illegal immigration following the results of the midterm elections, multiple U.S. officials told CBS News, citing the elevation of Stephen Miller as White House chief of staff.

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These House and Senate midterm races don't have winners yet -- Democrats won sizable House and Senate majorities in the 2026 midterm elections, but the exact margins are unclear because some races haven't been projected yet. Here's where the results stand.

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Poland mourns Krakow shooting victims as terrorism probe launched - The attack, which Poland's defense minister described as an "act of terror," happened in Main Square, a major tourist hub in the heart of Krakow's Old Town. 2h ago

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Israel's president taps opposition candidate Eisenkot to form a government -- Gadi Eisenkot, a former military chief, ran against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, but neither won a clear majority.

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Live - Iran downplays new U.S. task force aimed at disrupting land routes - The U.S. did not say whether any military action would be involved in preventing weapons technology or sanctioned items from entering Iran. 1h ago

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More than 600,000 left with no power in Ukraine after strikes, authorities say -- Ukraine has been bracing for Russian attacks on its energy infrastructure ahead of winter.

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Can Trump work with Dems without insulting them? -- In an interview airing Sunday on 60 Minutes, correspondent Ross Douthat asks President Trump: If it took six months of not insulting the Democrats to get an immigration deal done, do you think you could do it?

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Jon Meacham on the midterms and America's "better angels" -- In last week's historic elections, voters were asked to weigh in on whether our nation will maintain the ideals of equality, dignity, fair play, and the rule of law.

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The SS United States and her final destination -- She was the fastest ocean liner in history. But the jet age took the SS United States out of service, and she wound up docked in Philadelphia for nearly 30 years.

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"The Altruists" actor Julia Garner on surprising herself -- In "The Altruists," the Emmy-winning star of "Ozark" plays Caroline Ellison, the girlfriend of Sam Bankman-Fried and business partner in a multi-billion-dollar cryptocurrency fraud.

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Italy's leader blames pro-Russian hackers for personal data leaks -- Italy's foreign minister said he was targeted because of his country's support for Ukraine.

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Seeking relief from chronic pain -- With about one in four American adults living with chronic pain, Dr. Jon LaPook examines some of the current treatments, from medications and surgery, to nerve stimulation, biofeedback and self-hypnosis.

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Judi Dench on an actor's life -- A film producer once told Judi Dench she had "everything wrong with her face." One Oscar and a Damehood later, she's had the last laugh. The actress, now 91, talks about her new memoir, "Is It Too Late to Make a Run for It?"

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Doomsday cult leader learns fate for murders of 190 children -- Paul Mackenzie was convicted of murdering 190 children and one adult after he ordered his followers to starve themselves to death in order to meet Jesus.

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How to save on car insurance in 2027: Take these steps now

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You settled a debt for less than you owed. Here's what to expect when you file your taxes.

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These are the most popular strategies Americans are using to pay off expensive debt

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Best pet insurance for dogs in 2026: 5 top picks compared

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Is pet insurance worth it? This is the honest math owners should know.

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Can you get pet insurance after your pet gets sick?

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Stocks rebound after tech selloff that pushed Nasdaq into correction

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Musk says Tesla will end Cybertruck production next year

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Employers added 165,000 jobs in October, soaring past expectations

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Villa Vie Odyssey "forever cruise" residents want their ship back

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Trump told 60 Minutes to expect post-midterm firings

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White House restores financial disclosure page after CBS News inquiry

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Acton says she has "no intention" of speaking to Ramaswamy

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Dolly Parton's estate moves to dismiss lawsuit against nephew

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Trump to attend Army-Navy football game next month, officials say

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Trump installs Stephen Miller as chief of staff, replacing Susie Wiles

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Newly empowered Democrats could revive plans for court reforms

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Democrats have flipped over 40 House seats. Here's the breakdown.

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Top lawyer in DOJ's National Security Division abruptly resigns

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Investigation - Trump library plans on collision course with Democratic Congress

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So Americans Hate Data Centers. What Now?

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The Interstate Where the Midterms Were Won

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Angry, Divided, and Dejected: The GOP Blame Game Has Begun

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