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Live - Trump claims he's brought down prices, touts military bonuses in year-end address - President Trump's speech Wednesday night looked back on his first year and ahead to the next three. He touted new military bonuses, his tariffs and economic policies in a brief address. updated 1M ago

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Latest CBS News Videos - The Uplift: Made with love - Visit a Uyghur restaurant in Southern California, where culture is shared and the food is made with love. Plus, a man who wanted to save his friends life by donating a kidney ends up saving his own life. 35M ago - 20:47

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House passes GOP health care bill without ACA subsidy extension -- The House has passed a GOP health care bill that does not include an extension of Affordable Care Act tax credits.

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House won't vote on health care tax credit extension, angering GOP moderates

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Witnesses' description of Brown shooter matches person of interest, police say -- As the search entered its fifth day, authorities have so far been unable to identify a person of interest in the shooting that killed two students and wounded nine others over the weekend.

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Trump expected to sign order reclassifying marijuana as a Schedule III drug -- President Trump is expected to sign an order that would reschedule marijuana to a lower drug classification, according to two sources, in one of the most significant changes to drug policy in decades.

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U.S. strikes another alleged drug boat in Eastern Pacific, killing 4, Pentagon says -- The U.S. military says it has conducted 26 strikes on alleged drug-trafficking vessels in the Eastern Pacific or Caribbean since early September, killing at least 99 people.

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Dan Bongino leaving post as FBI deputy director next month -- FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino will be leaving his role in January, he announced in a social media post on Wednesday.

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Ghislaine Maxwell asks court to toss out her conviction -- Ghislaine Maxwell asked a federal judge on Wednesday to vacate her 2021 conviction on sex trafficking charges, just two days before the federal government is expected to release a massive trove of documents on Jeffrey Epstein.

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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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Medical examiner releases causes of death for Rob and Michele Reiner -- Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner died of "multiple sharp force injuries," the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner's Office said Wednesday.

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Rob and Michele Reiner's children speak out after brother's arrest

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Meg Ryan honors Rob Reiner and his wife Michele

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Trump installs partisan plaques for past presidents at White House -- President Trump added plaques with disparaging comments about Biden and Obama on a "Presidential Walk of Fame" at the White House.

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Exclusive - Over a dozen Navy SEALs disciplined for racist memes earlier this year - Military investigators found more than a dozen Navy SEALs had been in a group chat containing racist memes targeting a Black SEAL. 5H ago

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U.S. government admits role in deadly midair collision that killed 67 near D.C. -- The Justice Department said in court filings that an Army Black Hawk helicopter and air traffic controller may be at fault for the deadly crash.

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Recalled salad dressings could contain "foreign objects," FDA warns -- Onions used to make the salad dressings could contain "black plastic planting material," according to food regulators.

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U.S. government lawsuit accuses Virgin Islands of obstructing Americans' gun rights -- A Second Amendment clash has erupted between the federal government and the U.S. Virgin Islands.

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Winning numbers announced for estimated $1.25 billion Powerball jackpot -- Wednesday's jackpot has an estimated cash value of $572.1 million, Powerball said.

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Judge blocks ICE from requiring lawmakers to provide notice before jail visits -- A federal judge temporarily blocked a Trump administration policy that sought to require members of Congress to submit requests a week before visiting ICE detention facilities.

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Poll: Americans say holidays are costing them more, some are scaling back -- Negative views of the nation's economy persist as 2025 draws to a close.

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Remembering Rob Reiner - "This is Rob Reiner" | 60 Minutes Archive - American entertainment giant Rob Reiner spoke with Lesley Stahl about the bold choices he made to launch his directing career. Dec 15 - 13:18

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From the archives: Rob Reiner in 2010 -- In this Aug. 15, 2010 "Sunday Morning" profile, actor, writer and director Rob Reiner talked with Russ Mitchell.

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Rob Reiner (1994) | 60 Minutes Archive -- Steve Kroft spoke with the director and actor about growing up the son of Carl Reiner, playing the role of "Meathead" and more.

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Could Luigi Mangione Walk Free? -- His status as a folk hero could influence the verdict more than any evidence in the case.

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Rob Reiner Deserved a Happily Ever After -- He wasn't supposed to be this talented and he wasn't supposed to be this nice. But he was.

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Man over Machine: Why AI Firms Are Hiring Writers -- AI may eventually render writers obsolete, but for now, tech companies prefer man-made words to chatbots.

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Senate passes NDAA, sending $900 billion defense policy bill to Trump -- The Senate approved a $900 billion defense policy bill known as the National Defense Authorization Act, sending it to the president's desk for his signature.

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Bessent unveils new Trump Accounts website - and a new IRS form -- Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent also said Ray Dalio, the founder of the hedge fund Bridgewater Associates, will donate to the Trump accounts initiative.

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Jared Isaacman, billionaire who's flown with SpaceX, confirmed to lead NASA -- President Trump withdrew Isaacman's nomination for NASA administrator in April, before nominating him again in November.

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Democrats' push to limit boat strikes and attacks on Venezuela fails in House -- The votes follow a monthslong military campaign against alleged drug smuggling boats in the Caribbean Sea and eastern Pacific Ocean.

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Jack Smith defends Trump prosecutions in closed-door House testimony -- Former special counsel Jack Smith defended his prosecutions of President Trump in a closed-door deposition with lawmakers on Capitol Hill on Wednesday.

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How to protect your Social Security from garnishment -- Federal law shields your Social Security benefits from being garnished by most creditors, but not all of them.

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What debts can be taken from your Social Security benefits?

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

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What are today's mortgage interest rates: December 17, 2025? -- Mortgage rates are ending the year much lower than they started. Here's what they are as of December 17, 2025.

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What to consider about mortgage rate locks now, according to experts

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Here's what a $650,000 mortgage loan costs monthly after the December Fed rate cut

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How much will a $60,000 home equity loan cost per month after the December Fed rate cut? -- New Fed rate cuts have made home equity borrowing more affordable. Here's what a $60,000 loan can cost monthly now. -- Dec 16

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$50,000 home equity loan vs. $50,000 cash-out refinance: Which is better heading into 2026?

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What are the monthly payments on a $75,000 home equity loan post-December Fed rate cut?

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How will the stock market perform in 2026? Wall Street pros weigh in. -- Wall Street analysts expect another strong year in stocks in 2026, propelled by continued AI sector gains and additional Fed interest-rate cuts.

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Recalled ice cream sold nationwide could contain "small stones," FDA says -- The recall affects So Delicious Dairy Free's Salted Caramel Cluster ice cream with best by dates of Aug. 8, 2027.

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Traveling for the holidays? Beware these common scams, lawmakers warn -- Americans lose hundreds of millions of dollars each year in travel-related fraud, according to the Joint Economic Committee. Here's how to avoid getting burned.

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Warner Bros. Discovery rejects Paramount Skydance's hostile bid -- Warner Bros. Discovery's board told its shareholders that Paramount Skydance's offer "provides inadequate value" for the business.

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Walmart impersonation scam targets hundreds of thousands each week -- Scammers pretending to be Walmart employees are preying on consumers, according to the FCC. Here's what to watch out for.

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CBS News Live - CBS News 24/7 - CBS News 24/7 is the anchored streaming news service from CBS News and Stations, available free to everyone with access to the internet. Nov 26, 2014 - CBS News 24/7

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Frustration over pace of Brown shooting probe -- For the fifth day, law enforcement officials in Providence, Rhode Island, appeared no closer to finding the gunman who burst into a Brown University classroom Saturday, killing two students and wounding nine others. Tom Hanson reports.

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What led up to Nick Reiner's arrest -- Nick Reiner appeared in a Los Angeles courtroom, off-camera and wearing special clothes to prevent suicide, as he faces charges of first-degree murder in the stabbing deaths of his parents, Rob and Michele Reiner. Jonathan Vigliotti has more about how Nick Reiner spent the hours before his arrest.

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South Carolina measles outbreak worries doctors -- Recent measles cases are mainly impacting unvaccinated children, with the most recent outbreak in South Carolina. Skyler Henry has the latest.

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CBS Evening News - Police investigate shooting death of MIT professor - Authorities are investigating after Nuno Loureiro, an MIT professor, was shot and killed in his home. CBS Boston's Penny Kmitt reports. 4H ago - 00:57

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Funerals held for Bondi Beach shooting victims -- Australians are honoring the 15 people killed in the mass shooting in Sydney, first remembering the rabbi who helped organize the gathering to celebrate the first night of Hanukkah. Anna Coren reports.

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The Daily Report - Takeaways from Trump's year-end address - President Trump addressed the nation from the White House on Wednesday night in a speech looking back on the first 11 months of his second term. Political strategists Joel Payne and Kevin Sheridan join with analysis. Then, CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes joins to unpack Mr. Trump's remarks further. 2H ago - 20:27

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Measles entrenching in U.S., doctor says -- A measles outbreak in South Carolina is worsening with 138 cases reported in the state. CBS News' Skyler Henry and Dr. Celine Gounder have more.

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Largest federal climate research lab to close -- The Trump administration is planning to close the largest federal climate research center, calling it a source of "climate alarmism." CBS News environmental correspondent David Schechter joins to unpack the potential consequences.

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How artificial intelligence grew in 2025 -- In 2025, the integration of artificial intelligence into the U.S. economy and people's everyday lives grew to historic levels. CBS News senior business and technology correspondent Jo Ling Kent joins to recap how the transformative technology expanded over the past year, and what we can expect in 2026.

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Poll: Americans say holidays are costing more -- The holiday season is in full swing, but according to a new CBS News poll, many Americans say they're having trouble keeping up with rising prices. CBS News executive director of elections and surveys Anthony Salvanto breaks down the findings.

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Trump touts policies in year-end address -- President Trump delivered remarks Wednesday night looking back at his first year back in office. Nancy Cordes reports.

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Trump delivers year-end address to nation -- President Trump delivered a prime-time address from the White House on Wednesday night, touting the administration's actions during the first 11 months of his second term and outlining his goals for the next three years. CBS News' Norah O'Donnell anchors a special report.

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