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California avalanche survivors tried to unbury their friends, official says -- The avalanche, the deadliest in California history, killed at least eight people and left a ninth person missing.

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Some victims of California avalanche near Lake Tahoe identified by families

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Artemis II moon rocket refueled in practice countdown setting stage for historic flight -- Engineers were able to fully fuel NASA's Artemis II moon rocket without any signs of leaks like the ones that derailed an earlier dress rehearsal.

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U.N. nuclear chief warns of 2 major risks if U.S.-Iran deal not reached -- The head of the U.N. nuclear watchdog agency says Iran's enriched uranium "is still there," as he stresses the urgency of diplomacy to avert a U.S.-Iran war.

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Some victims of California avalanche near Lake Tahoe identified by families -- The identities of some of the victims of the deadly California avalanche near Lake Tahoe became known on Thursday.

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Puerto Vallarta-area timeshare was a cartel-run fraud engine, officials say -- The U.S. Treasury Department on Thursday sanctioned Kovay Gardens, accusing the Mexican resort of operating under the direction of the Cartel de Jalisco Nueva Generaci n, or CJNG.

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Texas woman who made series of violent threats fails to report to prison -- Abigail Shry was due to begin serving a 27-month federal prison sentence this week for threatening a federal judge, but she failed to appear.

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New Mexico reopens investigation linked to Epstein's former Zorro Ranch -- New Mexico's attorney general has reopened an investigation into allegations of illegal activity at Jeffrey Epstein's former Zorro Ranch.

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The price of public life: Judges doxed, swatted, threatened with death -- A CBS News analysis found 126 cases that were brought by federal prosecutors last year arising out of threats to public officials.

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Team USA wins gold over Canada in women's hockey overtime thriller at Winter Games -- This was the seventh gold medal match - and fifth in a row - between the two hockey powerhouses.

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U.S. speedskating star Jordan Stolz wins 3rd medal at Winter Olympics -- Team USA speedskater Jordan Stolz came just short of his third Olympic gold on Thursday, taking silver in the men's 1,500-meter race.

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See the Olympic medal count for the 2026 Winter Games -- Here is a look at where the medal count stands for Team USA and other nations as the competition heats up in the 2026 Winter Olympics.

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Foreign Lobbying Is Booming in Trump's Washington -- Business has never been better for lobbyists paid to push the agendas of foreign countries and companies, but critics say the surge undermines Trump's 'America First' pledge.

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Donald Trump's Iran Trap -- The U.S. president and Iran's supreme leader, Ali Khamenei, are on a collision course.

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Can You Really Be 'Addicted' to Social Media? -- The science of addiction is not as simple as Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok's legal opponents want you to think.

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Here's what's in the Epstein files about former Prince Andrew -- Former Prince Andrew's arrest followed the release of a massive trove of Epstein files by the U.S. Justice Department that included a series of potentially incriminating documents related to his activities as trade envoy.

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Former Prince Andrew arrested over Epstein files revelations

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Virginia Giuffre's family says U.S. government response to Epstein files is "shameful"

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King Charles reacts to arrest of his brother, former Prince Andrew

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Trump says U.S. will contribute $10 billion to Board of Peace -- President Trump made the announcement during the first meeting of his Board of Peace, although the funding source is unclear.

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Exclusive - Trump has mulled timeline for Iran strikes, but no decision yet - Trump has not yet made a final decision about whether to strike Iran, sources told CBS News. 3H ago

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Judge holds DOJ lawyer in contempt as tensions flare over immigration cases -- A Minnesota federal judge ordered a government attorney to be held in civil contempt of court, further escalating tension between the judiciary and Trump administration over immigration cases.

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Trump administration gives ICE broader powers to detain legal refugees -- The Trump administration has given ICE the authority to detain refugees who entered the U.S. lawfully but don't have green cards yet, part of a bid to scrutinize the legal immigration system, according to a government memo obtained by CBS News.

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How much will a $10,000 CD account earn by 2027? -- 2027 may feel far away, but the interest you could earn with a $10,000 CD by then can make it worth opening now.

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How much interest will a $25,000 money market account earn in 2026?

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$50,000 CD vs. $50,000 money market account: Which will earn more interest in 2026?

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What are the downsides of filing for Chapter 13 bankruptcy? -- Chapter 13 bankruptcy can offer big relief to overwhelmed borrowers, but it comes with serious drawbacks, too.

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Is $20,000 a lot of credit card debt?

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Best debt relief companies, plus advice borrowers need to know now

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Judge scolds Mark Zuckerberg's team for wearing Meta glasses to trial -- A Los Angeles judge ordered Meta officials to remove their AI glasses at a trial over the impact of social media on users.

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Nissan recalls nearly 643,000 vehicles over engine and gear risks -- Separate gear and engine problems with some Nissan Rogue compact SUVs can cause them to lose power, safety regulators warn.

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Lawsuit against Amazon over suicides linked to chemical can go to trial -- Four families whose loved ones died after consuming sodium nitrite allege that Amazon sold the product despite being aware it could be used for suicide.

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How a U.S. strike on Iran could affect American drivers and borrowers -- Oil prices could surge depending on the level of disruption from U.S. military strikes on Iran, Wall Street analysts say.

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Olympians going for gold juggle day jobs to bring in some green -- Olympians often hold down jobs to pay the bills, highlighting the financial challenges facing many athletes competing on the Olympic stage.

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Clues in Nancy Guthrie's disappearance 19 days in -- 19 days into the search for Nancy Guthrie, the Pima County Sheriff confirmed that investigators are still analyzing the DNA recovered from Guthrie's home. Jonathan Vigliotti has more.

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Continued military buildup by U.S. over Iran -- The U.S. is said to have more military air power in the Middle East than at any time since the 2003 invasion of Iraq, according to the Wall Street Journal. With a second aircraft carrier on its way on Thursday, the White House appears prepared for the possibility of a weekslong war with Iran, if ongoing nuclear talks fall through. Charlie D'Agata has more.

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New NASA boss criticizes agency over Starliner -- NASA's new boss blasted both Boeing and his own space agency for the botched Starliner flight that left two astronauts stuck in space for months.

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CBS Evening News - Former Prince Andrew released, not cleared after arrest - Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, the brother of the reigning King Charles, was arrested Thursday morning in a raid on his cottage on the king's estate. It follows new revelations about former Prince Andrew's business dealings with the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Imtiaz Tyab has more. 4H ago - 03:49

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Team USA women's hockey team wins Olympic gold -- The Team USA women's hockey team defeated Canada in a thriller to take Olympic gold Thursday, while Alysa Liu ended the U.S.'s two decade medal drought in figure skating . Kelly O'Grady is following all the Olympic action from Milan.

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The Daily Report - Relationship between Wexner and Epstein - Billionaire Les Wexner, one of the closest known benefactors of Jeffrey Epstein, said he was "naive, foolish and gullible" for trusting the late convicted sex offender. CBS News contributor Lauren Sherman has more details about their relationship. 4H ago - 03:41

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U.S. isn't seeing same Epstein reckoning as Europe -- Some lawmakers in the U.S. are demanding more accountability for Americans linked to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein in the wake of former Prince Andrew's arrest. NPR investigations correspondent Joseph Shapiro, who wrote a piece comparing the U.S. and European responses, joins to discuss.

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Latest on Nancy Guthrie search Day 19 -- Sources tell CBS News that the FBI has been in touch with the Mexican government in the search for Nancy Guthrie. But a Mexican official says the FBI told them they don't have any leads to suggest she is there. CBS News reporter Andres Gutierrez has more.

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Trump discusses nuclear deal with Iran -- The U.S. military is prepared to potentially strike Iran as early as this Saturday, although President Trump has not yet made a final decision. The threat of strikes comes as the Pentagon sent multiple warships to the region amid ongoing talks about the country's nuclear program. Ed O'Keefe has more.

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U.S. readies potential strike on Iran -- Elliot Ackerman, CBS News contributor and former CIA officer, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss President Trump building up a massive military presence in the Middle East amid nuclear talks with Iran.

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