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Poll reveals what Americans like most about the holidays -- More say they will probably talk about family or health, rather than politics, as they gather for the holidays.

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U.S. says China's chip policies are unfair but will delay tariffs to 2027 -- The U.S. Trade Representative said tariffs on Chinese semiconductors, now at zero, are set to increase in June 2027.

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First responders who ran into nursing home after explosion praised as heroes -- The police chief of Bristol Township, Pennsylvania, says the incident response after the nursing home explosion is the largest he's ever seen in 20 years.

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Judge blocks Trump from stripping security clearance from attorney for now -- Trump signed an executive order in March saying it was "no longer in the national interest" for attorney Mark Zaid and others to access classified information.

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Powerball's Christmas Eve jackpot will be at least an estimated $1.7 billion -- With no winner in Monday's drawing, the Powerball jackpot on Christmas Eve will be at least an estimated $1.7 billion.

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Photos of ways Christmas is celebrated all around the world -- Billions worldwide mark the birth of Jesus of Nazareth with various traditions.

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California farming magnate arrested in Arizona in wife's shooting death -- A prominent California farmer was arrested in the shooting death of his estranged wife in a remote mountain community in Arizona, authorities said.

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What's open on Christmas Eve 2025? See which stores are operating. -- Many businesses adjust their hours on Christmas Eve, so it's best to plan ahead if you need to do any last-minute shopping.

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Oklahoma town's quirky idea to lure visitors becomes year-round draw -- In the small town of Chickasha, Oklahoma, it's not just the brightly lit Christmas tree turning heads.

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Watch: CBS News special celebrates Rob Reiner's life and legacy -- The special features interviews with Kathy Bates, Annette Bening, Albert Brooks, Michael Douglas, Kiefer Sutherland, Jerry O'Connell and Mandy Patinkin.

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Rob Reiner's friends and colleagues share fond and funny memories -- Friends and colleagues of Rob Reiner sat down with CBS News to share personal anecdotes and fond memories of him following the news of his tragic death.

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Albert Brooks remembers his "oldest friend" Rob Reiner -- Albert Brooks said he's still in shock over the death of his friend Rob Reiner, whom he met at 14 years old.

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How to Win a Pardon from Trump -- A round of golf at Mar-a-Lago, Roger Stone's recommendation, and shared grudges all helped grab the president's attention.

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The Reiners' Tragedy Without End -- Hearing tragic echoes in the Reiners' murder, we asked Jonathan Rosen to reflect on his study of his childhood friend Michael, who murdered his own pregnant fiancee.

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Matti Friedman: Israel Had a Disorienting 2025. What Comes Next? -- As the world's attention moves away from the Jewish State, its people are left to pick up the pieces.

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Supreme Court says Trump can't deploy National Guard to Chicago for now -- President Trump invoked a law called Title 10 to bring members of the Illinois National Guard under federal service over the objections of state and local leaders.

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Student loan borrowers in default could see wages garnished in 2026 -- The Education Department signaled earlier this year that it would move to resume wage garnishment, among other forms of involuntary collection, for those in default.

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Exclusive - DHS offers undocumented migrants $3,000 if they self-deport by end of 2025 - The Department of Homeland Security has tripled its "exit bonus" offered to undocumented migrants who voluntarily leave the United States by Dec. 31, 2025. Dec 22

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Trump announces new "Trump class" of Navy battleships -- President Trump announced plans to build a new "Trump class" of battleships, part of the Pentagon's new "Golden Fleet." -- Dec 22

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Hassett says $2,000 tariff checks for Americans will depend on Congress -- Director of the National Economic Council Kevin Hassett said Sunday that President Trump's idea to give Americans $2,000 checks funded by tariff revenue will "depend on what happens with Congress." -- Dec 21

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What is the silver price forecast for 2026? -- Experts expect silver prices to shift further in 2026 as demand and inflation further impact precious metal prices.

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Will silver outpace gold in 2026? Experts weigh in

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What is the 80/50 rule for silver and why should it matter to investors now?

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What is the home equity loan interest rate forecast for 2026? -- There could be a shift in home equity rates in the new year. Here's what experts say could happen in 2026.

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How much does a $70,000 home equity loan cost monthly after the December Fed rate cut?

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Here's how to boost your home equity in 2026, according to experts

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U.S. GDP grew at a blistering 4.3% pace in the third quarter -- Economists polled by financial data firm FactSet had forecast an annualized 3% pace for the July to September period. -- Dec 23

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Consumer confidence continues to fade despite heady economic growth -- Concerns about inflation, tariffs and politics weighed on consumer sentiment in December, The Conference Board said. -- Dec 23

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Even store Santas are struggling to find a job these days -- Job listings for store Santas have plunged in recent years as more families shop online and retailers look to contain costs, a new analysis found. -- Dec 23

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Hawaii cruise passengers face new climate change tax after court ruling -- The new tourist tax imposes an 11% tax on the gross fares paid by a cruise ship's passengers to address climate change threats to Hawaii.

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What's behind the surge in gold and silver prices? -- Analysts point to rising geopolitical tensions and softer monetary policy as driving the year-end surge. -- Dec 23

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Rare flood threat in Southern California -- Severe storms in Southern California are prompting concerns about flash floods and mudslides. CBS News correspondent Andres Gutierrez reports from Altadena, California, and CBS News Bay Area meteorologist Zoe Mintz has the latest forecast.

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Lawmakers blast DOJ over Epstein files -- Democrats and some Republicans are blasting the Justice Department over its handling of the release of files related to Jeffrey Epstein, which included major redactions. Scott MacFarlane has the latest.

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New details on Pennsylvania nursing home blast -- Officials on Wednesday provided new details about Tuesday's explosion at a Pennsylvania nursing home that killed two people and injured 20. CBS News' Lilia Luciano has more.

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Bystanders pull survivors from deadly plane crash -- Federal investigators are looking into what caused a deadly plane crash in Galveston Bay, off the Texas coast. A medical plane transporting a child burn victim from Mexico went down with eight people on board. Five were killed, including the 2-year-old. Karen Hua has more on the rescue mission.

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60 Minutes Overtime - What it takes to film on Mount Everest - Correspondent Cecilia Vega, producer Jacqueline Williams and a crew physically trained for months to reach Everest Base Camp. Vega said their ascent was, "the hardest thing I've ever done physically." Dec 21 - 07:22

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The Sherpas of Everest | Sunday on 60 Minutes -- Cecilia Vega journeys to the Himalayas, trekking to Everest Base Camp. Guiding her is 19-year-old Nima Rinji Sherpa, the youngest person to summit all 14 of the world's highest peaks. He's part of a new generation of Nepali climbers demanding global recognition. Sunday.

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Ray Dalio | 60 Minutes Archive -- In 2019, billionaire Ray Dalio told 60 Minutes the growing wealth gap in the country is a "national emergency." He warned that the issue "threatens to split us." This week, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced Dalio as a new partner of the so-called "Trump Accounts" program, a tax-deferred investment vehicle for American children, intended to secure their financial future. Dalio pledged to make a $75 million donation to children in Connecticut.

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Timothy Dolan | 60 Minutes Archive -- In 2011, 60 Minutes described Cardinal Timothy Dolan as "hard to miss" and a "tireless promoter of all things Catholic." He led more than two million Catholics in New York for 16 years. Dolan turned 75 in February, and was required to submit his resignation to the Vatican. Pope Leo XIV officially accepted his resignation Thursday morning, the Vatican said.

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Rob Reiner grew up surrounded by comedians -- Imagine comedy greats Mel Brooks, Sid Caesar, Norman Lear, and Groucho Marx swinging by your house. That was the reality for Rob Reiner growing up with his famous father, Carl Reiner. He told Lesley Stahl last year that he thought it was normal until he went to is friends' houses and realized it was "not so funny over there." Rob Reiner and his wife Michele Singer Reiner were found dead inside their Los Angeles home over the weekend.

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