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Family of teen killed by police to get $30M -- The family of Konoa Wilson will receive $30 million from the city of San Diego after the 16-year-old was shot and killed by a police officer in January while fleeing gunfire. Carter Evans reports.

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$30 million settlement approved for family of teen killed by San Diego police -- The settlement approved for Konoa Wilson's family exceeds the $27 million the city of Minneapolis agreed to pay the family of George Floyd.

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After mom's ICE arrest, 18-year-old now caring for his sister in fear -- Vilma Cruz's arrest came amid Operation Catahoula Crunch,​ a DHS effort that officials say targets "criminal illegal aliens" in the New Orleans area.

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Trump says he'll "make a phone call" to stop Cambodia-Thailand clashes -- President Trump helped end a simmering conflict between Cambodia and Thailand in the summer, but the ceasefire didn't last long.

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Sneaky dogs let horse and steer run amok in Aussie lawmaker's living room -- Australian lawmaker Andrew Mackay says his pets are safe, but "now the outside animals know what aircon feels like," and someone drank from the fish tank.

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Zelenskyy says Ukraine won't give up territory, is ready to present plan to U.S. -- Zelenskyy's remarks suggest he will not bend to pressure from Russian President Vladimir Putin or President Trump.

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Treasury Dept. informs Erika Kirk that Turning Point USA not under investigation -- A producer for "The Charlie Kirk Show" podcast said there had been false claims about the finances of Turning Point USA.

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DNC chair points to 2025 wins as a map out of the wilderness heading into midterms -- "I won't feel like we're out of the wilderness until we win in '28," DNC Chairman Ken Martin told CBS News in the first in a series of interviews with both major parties' leaders ahead of next year's midterms.

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Millions have reported domestic violence. Experts say we need to talk about it more. According to the FBI, domestic homicides more than doubled between 2019 and 2024, increasing from 1,065 to 2,339. The latest data has experts worried. Dec 8

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Elon Musk suggests he wouldn't do DOGE over again -- Six months after stepping down from leading the Trump administration's Department of Government Efficiency, billionaire Elon Musk suggested in an interview he likely would not repeat his time helming the cost-cutting mission.

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DOJ can unseal Ghislaine Maxwell sex trafficking case records, judge says -- The Justice Department can release investigative materials from a sex trafficking case against Ghislaine Maxwell, the longtime confidant of Jeffrey Epstein, a federal judge ruled.

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Trump walks back support for releasing video of second boat strike -- Over the weekend, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth declined to commit to releasing video of a September boat strike operation. -- Dec 8

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DOJ faces call for internal probe into legal opinion on Venezuelan boat strikes

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Trump says he's letting Nvidia sell advanced chips to China -- President Trump says the U.S. will take a 25% cut of sales of advanced Nvidia chips to China. -- Dec 9

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Can you have both a HELOC and a home equity loan? -- Thinking about pairing home equity products? There are a few things you should know before you try.

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The Fed could cut interest rates this week. Here's what happened to home equity loan rates the last two times it did that.

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How long does it take to recover from debt resolution? -- Debt resolution can offer relief, but rebuilding after it's done takes time. Here's what that recovery looks like.

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Instacart's AI-enabled pricing may be bumping up your grocery bill -- Shoppers may be unaware they're paying as much as 23% more than others for the same grocery items on Instacart, a new analysis says.

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GoFundMe fundraisers to pay for basic living expenses surged in 2025 -- Fundraising patterns reflect Americans' mounting affordability challenges, according to GoFundMe CEO Tim Cadogan.

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What to expect when the Fed announces next interest rate move this week -- The Federal Reserve's last meeting of 2025 will determine whether borrowers get more relief on interest rates.

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Seniors face upheaval after retirement community goes bankrupt -- Residents paid steep entrance fees to live in a continuing care retirement community, believing their families could one day recoup much of the money. -- Dec 8

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Eye Opener: Trump defends economic record -- President Trump kicked off an "affordability tour" and defended his record on the economy. Plus, another round of snow slams the Midwest while a major system brings dangerous floods to the Northwest. All that and all that matters in today's Eye Opener.

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Trump says tariffs are making farmers rich -- President Trump delivered remarks on the economy in Mount Pocono, Pennsylvania, Tuesday night. The address comes as CBS News polling finds only 32% of Americans think the economy is good. CBS News' Erica Brown reports.

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Australia's social media ban takes effect for kids -- In Australia, millions of kids' social media profiles are going dark, as the country's new social media ban takes effect for anyone under 16. Jo Ling Kent reports.

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F-18s fly near Venezuela as military costs climb -- In a new interview with Politico, President Trump warned that he may extend his military campaign against drug traffickers to Mexico and Colombia. Since September, the U.S. military has taken out more than 20 suspected drug boats from Venezuela, killing nearly 90 people. Charlie D'Agata looks at the cost of the military campaign for U.S. taxpayers.

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Trump praises economy, but voters disagree -- President Trump was in Pennsylvania on Tuesday, touting his administration's record on the economy despite polling poorly on the issue. Some voters told CBS News they disagree with the president's economic claims. Ed O'Keefe reports.

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Video shows officers finding Luigi Mangione -- New York prosecutors released never-before-seen bodycam video of the moment Altoona, Pennsylvania, police officers found Luigi Mangione at a McDonald's last December following a five-day manhunt. Mangione is accused of killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson last December and has pleaded not guilty.

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What to expect for holiday travel rush -- AAA is predicting another record-breaking holiday getaway for end-of-year travel. While the number of flyers is expected to increase, so is the average price of a roundtrip ticket. But most Americans will drive to their destinations and will find lower gas prices compared to a year ago.

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