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Half of $18B paid out by Medicaid in MN may be fraudulent, official says -- About half or more of the roughly $18 billion in claims paid out by Medicaid to Minnesota-run programs may have been fraudulent, and at least 14 programs were likely exploited, a federal prosecutor said Thursday.
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Authorities probing connection between Brown shooting and MIT professor killing -- A person of interest has been identified in the shooting at Brown University that killed two students and wounded nine others, multiple sources told CBS News.19 minutes ago
Trump announces "warrior dividend" for military. Here's what to know. -- The president announced the one-time payments during his White House address on Wednesday. Here's what to know about timing, taxes and more.1 hour ago
Trump administration unveils proposals to cut off transgender care for minors -- The proposals run counter to the recommendations of most major U.S. medical organizations.1 hour ago
Kennedy Center Board votes for new name to be Trump-Kennedy Center, White House says -- White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said the Kennedy Center's Board of Trustees voted unanimously to change its name.1 hour ago
Democrats push for last-minute vote on expiring health care subsidies -- House Democrats called for GOP leaders to hold a last-minute vote on extending the enhanced Affordable Care Act tax credits Thursday.2 hours ago
"Fraud tourists" went to Minnesota to make money off state programs, prosecutors say -- Federal prosecutors announced new indictments Thursday in the widening Minnesota fraud scandal, this time involving two Philadelphia-based men accused of traveling to the state.2 hours ago
Witkoff to meet with Kremlin envoy in Miami on U.S. peace plan for Ukraine -- A U.S. official says a Kremlin envoy will travel to Florida to discuss a U.S.-proposed plan to end the war in Ukraine.3 hours ago
Jet with 6 on board crashes at North Carolina airport, deaths reported -- A business jet with six people on board crashed while landing at an airport in Statesville, North Carolina, authorities say.2 hours ago
House Democrats release 68 more photos from Epstein estate -- Democrats on the House Oversight Committee have released a new batch of 68 photos obtained from Jeffrey Epstein's estate. Follow live updates here.2 hours ago
Texas rabbi shot trying to help faces long recovery after Australia attack -- As the youngest Bondi Beach shooting victim is mourned, a Texas couple tell CBS News about their "quick thinking" son's bid to intervene, and his road to recovery.4 hours ago
Small businesses face affordability crunch as tariff and other costs rise -- Some small business owners say they're struggling to stay afloat because of higher tariff, health insurance and energy costs.5 hours ago
NOAA says new AI-driven weather models improve forecast speed, accuracy -- A suite of new Artificial Intelligence technology is being rolled out in major weather forecasting models.5 hours ago
Brown University shooter manhunt hampered by lack of video, source says -- Police have requested that those who live near Brown University share any videos or photos that the suspect may have appeared on.6 hours ago
CPI report shows the inflation rate rose at a 2.7% pace in November -- Economists had expected CPI to rise at an annual rate of 3% last month.7 hours ago