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Live - House vote on Epstein files expected today after Trump offers support - The bill would require the Justice Department to release files on Jeffrey Epstein after President Trump offered his support. Follow live updates here. updated 4M ago

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Trump says he won't rule out sending U.S. troops into Venezuela -- A massive U.S. military buildup around Venezuela is drawing mixed reactions in nearby Puerto Rico, as Trump leaves a possible ground incursion on the table.

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Will more Epstein files be released? House vote adds pressure on Trump's DOJ. -- The measure compelling the Justice Department to release materials related to Jeffrey Epstein is expected to pass the House. In a sudden reversal, President Trump told lawmakers they should vote for it.

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Feds expanding N.C. immigration enforcement actions to Raleigh, mayor says -- Federal immigration authorities will expand their enforcement action in North Carolina to Raleigh, the mayor said, while Customs and Border Protection agents continue operating in Charlotte.

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Larry Summers says he's "stepping back from public commitments" over Epstein emails -- Former Harvard President Larry Summers said Monday he's "deeply ashamed" after messages between him and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein were released last week.

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Spain busts ring of powerful Mexican drug cartel targeted by U.S. Two "priority targets" of the U.S. DEA as well as suspected members of the Italian mafia were among 20 people detained, police said. 13M ago

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Survivors speak out before Esptein vote -- Women who survived Jeffrey Epstein's abuse spoke out in Washington, D.C., before House lawmakers take a vote that may compel the Department of Justice to release files on probes of the convicted sex offender. CBS News' Natalie Brand reports.

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Man charged in death of house cleaner -- Curt Andersen is facing one count of voluntary manslaughter after police say he shot and killed Maria Florinda Rios Perez de Velazquez through his locked front door. Velazquez, a house cleaner and mother of four, had mistakenly gone to the wrong address.

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Will House vote on the Epstein files pass? -- The vote in the House of Representatives for the release of the Jeffrey Epstein files may now pass after President Trump encouraged Republicans to support the bill. CBS News' Scott MacFarlane reports.

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Judge slams missteps in James Comey case -- A federal magistrate judge has ordered Department of Justice prosecutors to provide all grand jury material to former FBI Director James Comey's defense team. CBS News' Katrina Kaufman reports.

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Man charged after migrant boat capsizes near San Diego, killing 4 -- The suspected captain faces up to life in prison or the death penalty if convicted.

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Outages at X, League of Legends spike as Cloudflare reports problems -- Web services company Cloudflare said it is aware of problems impacting "multiple customers" amid reports of outages at apps including X.

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Roblox announces measures to strengthen protections for minors -- Facing pressure from states and families, Roblox will require players to use AI-powered technology that helps verify their age.

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Trump has elaborate welcome planned for Saudi crown prince's White House visit -- President Trump hopes to seal major business and security deals with MBS during Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman's White House visit.

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Trump administration sues California for banning agents from wearing face coverings -- The Department of Justice is suing California over two recently enacted laws that would prohibit federal agents from wearing facial coverings and require them to identify themselves while conducting their duties.

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Why more Americans than ever are attending nondenominational churches -- In 1972, fewer than 3% of Americans identified as nondenominational Christians. Now, it's up to 14%, or nearly 40 million people.

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Your one-sided relationship with celebrities influenced this word of the year -- Many fans of Taylor Swift showed parasocial relationships with the pop star after her engagement to Travis Kelce.

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Man accused of killing relatives of abandoned infant will seek change of venue -- Austin Robert Drummond​ pleaded not guilty to charges including first-degree murder and aggravated kidnapping in the July 29 shootings.

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How a change to Social Security could impact retirement in 2026 -- Social Security's full retirement age is changing next year, affecting when the youngest baby boomers and Gen Xers can collect 100% of their benefits.

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Alleged plot to bribe a juror upends former heavyweight boxer's drug trial -- A federal jury about to hear the drug-trafficking case against former heavyweight boxer Goran Gogic was abruptly dismissed after three men were charged with trying to bribe a juror with up to $100,000 to exonerate Gogic.

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Trump says the U.S. will sell F-35 fighter jets to Saudi Arabia -- President Trump told reporters Monday the U.S. will sell Saudi Arabia F-35 fighter jets, a day before Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman is set to visit the White House.

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How to save money on your Thanksgiving meal, from AI to retailer deals -- Looking to save a few bucks on your Thanksgiving meal? AI can help, while some retailers are offering low-cost bundles.

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Pilot who tried to cut flight's engines gets time served, supervised release -- Joseph Emerson tried to shut down a commercial plane's engines midflight in 2023 while traveling off duty in the cockpit's jump seat.

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Homeowner charged in shooting death of house cleaner who went to wrong address -- An Indiana prosecutor has charged a homeowner who shot and killed a house cleaner earlier this month, when she showed up at his property by mistake.

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Man visits, documents small towns across U.S.: "Every town's got a story" -- Seth Varner has visited every incorporated town in six states across the Midwest. CBS News contributor David Begnaud shares Varner's mission to tell small towns' stories.

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