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Latest CBS News Videos - Partial shutdown drags into Day 5 - Wednesday marked day five of a partial government shutdown with no end in sight. Lawmakers have failed to reach an agreement on funding the Department of Homeland Security. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion has more. 41M ago - 01:36

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Nancy Guthrie authorities working with Google -- The search for Nancy Guthrie entered its 18th day on Wednesday. A potential lead to a suspect in her disappearance fell short, but authorities said they are not back to square one. Andres Gutierrez and Anna Schecter have more details.

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Trump discusses possible Iran strike timeline -- President Trump has been told the U.S. is prepared for potential military strikes on Iran as soon as this Saturday, although no decision has been made yet. Sources also say the Pentagon will be moving some personnel out of the Middle East over the next few days in case of possible preemptive or counterstrikes by Iran. CBS News' James LaPorta and Aaron Navarro report.

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U.S. men's hockey defeats Sweden -- The U.S. men's hockey team defeated Sweden in overtime to advance to the semifinals at the Winter Olympics on Wednesday. CBS News' Kelly O'Grady has the latest from Milan.

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Essay series honors ex-presidents, first ladies -- In a new series of essays dubbed "In Pursuit," former U.S. presidents, politicians and historians are honoring past presidents and select first ladies to celebrate the upcoming 250th anniversary of the nation. Former National Archivist Colleen Shogan, who started the project, joins "The Takeout" to discuss.

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Newark Airport closed, ground stop issued due to aircraft emergency, FAA says -- Newark Liberty International Airport closed Wednesday after a plane was evacuated after experiencing engine failure.

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NIH's Jay Bhattacharya will also serve as acting CDC director -- The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention hasn't had a Senate confirmed director since last summer, and that official was in the job for less than a month.

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Accomplice not ruled out in Nancy Guthrie disappearance, Arizona sheriff says -- Authorities haven't named a suspect or person of interest in Nancy Guthrie's disappearance as the search continued for a third week.

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Reese's family member criticizes Hershey for "quietly replacing" ingredients -- Brad Reese claims Hershey is cutting costs by relying on cheaper ingredients, risking the Reese's brand.

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Ilia Malinin reflects on Olympic experience: "You learn a lot more from failure" -- Star figure skater Ilia Malinin stressed he was focused on moving forward and continuing to push the boundaries of the sport.

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Lake Erie shipwreck identified in area where explorer died while diving -- The wreck of the stone-hauling vessel is in the same area where the founder of the Cleveland Underwater Explorers died in 2024.

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Zuckerberg questioned on under-13 Instagram users in social media trial -- The Meta CEO defended his company's efforts to keep kids under 13 off of Instagram, but noted that there are "people who lie" about their ages.

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Dangerous conditions hinder search teams after deadly avalanche -- Eight backcountry skiers have been found dead and one remains missing after an avalanche near Lake Tahoe in California, officials said.

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Moderna says FDA to review its flu vaccine after reversing course -- With the reversal from the FDA, Moderna said it is aiming to make the vaccine available for the 2026-27 flu season.

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Trump administration sued over reversal of key climate finding -- The Trump administration is facing a new lawsuit over its decision to deregulate emissions and repeal a landmark scientific finding on climate pollution.

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Les Wexner, longtime Epstein benefactor, tells Congress he was "duped" -- Billionaire retail tycoon Les Wexner testified before a House committee Wednesday as part of the panel's investigation into Jeffrey Epstein.

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Judge: Lawsuit against Buffalo Wild Wings has "no meat on its bones" -- A federal judge dismissed a lawsuit filed by an Illinois man who alleged that Buffalo Wild Wings' use of the term "boneless wings" was deceptive.

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Democratic lawmakers ask watchdogs to probe ex-lobbyists serving in Trump admin. -- Four congressional Democrats are asking inspectors general to probe whether ex-lobbyists in the administration broke ethics rules to benefit former clients.

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Stephen Colbert slams CBS again amid controversy over Talarico interview -- "The Late Show" host Stephen Colbert slammed CBS again on Tuesday night after the network issued a statement about his interview with Texas Democrat James Talarico.

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U.S. military strikes 3 more alleged drug boats, killing 11 people -- The series of strikes brought the death toll to at least 145 people since the administration began targeting the small vessels since September.

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