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What's open on New Year's Day 2026? See which stores are operating. -- Banks, post offices and major stock exchanges will be closed in observance of the federal holiday, but some stores are open.

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U.S. says China military drills near Taiwan "increase tensions unnecessarily" -- Chinese war games​ around Taiwan "unnecessarily" spiked tensions in the region, the U.S. State Department said, calling on Beijing to "cease its military pressure."

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Pope starts 2026 with prayer for countries "bloodied by conflict" -- Pope Leo XIV celebrated a New Year's Day Mass in St. Peter's Basilica and then delivered a special noontime prayer from his studio overlooking the piazza.

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France defends granting George Clooney and his family French citizenship -- George Clooney and his wife, Amal Clooney, were granted French citizenship because "they contribute, through their distinguished actions, to France's international influence and cultural outreach," the French government said.

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Can you guess 6-7 words on the 50th annual "Banished Words List"? -- Respondents to a Michigan college's survey of overused and misused words and phrases say "6-7" is "cooked" and should come to a massive full-stop.

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New Year's celebrations welcome 2026 around the world. See the photos. -- New Zealand and Australia were among the first to welcome 2026, but in Sydney and some other cities, the festivities are tinged by grief.

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Trump administration delays tariff increases on furniture, kitchen cabinets -- The one-year delay comes as President Trump has rolled back some other import duties amid affordability concerns.

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Federal appeals court blocks Hawaii's tourist tax on cruise ships -- The levy, which would impose a new 11% tax on the gross fares paid by a cruise ship's passenger, was set to go into effect at the start of 2026.

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Judge voids decision to end legal status of 60,000 immigrants -- A U.S. District Court judge issued a summary judgment on Wednesday, finding that the effort to revoke the legal status of tens of thousands of Hondurans, Nepalis and Nicaraguans was unlawful

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What I've Learned from Watching People Wait to Have Children -- As doctors, we owe our patients the truth: You cannot defy biology.

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I'm Christian. My Wife Is Jewish. Our Marriage Is an Act of Faith. -- As the editor of a religious journal, I spend my days contemplating theological differences and the meaning of belief. But it was my marriage to a Jewish woman that brought me closer to God.

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'Marty Supreme' Is a Victim of Its Own Hype -- Timothee Chalamet's Ping-Pong movie has been a huge hit online, but does it deserve the acclaim?

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Trump says National Guard is leaving Chicago, Los Angeles and Portland -- "We are removing the National Guard from Chicago, Los Angeles and Portland," President Trump announced. -- Dec 31, 2025

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Trump issues his first vetoes of this term -- President Trump used his veto power this week for the first time since returning to the White House, rejecting a pair of bills linked to a Colorado water pipeline and a tribal village in the Everglades.

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Trump administration takes back control of D.C. golf courses -- President Trump, who loves to golf, has floated the possibility of redoing the district's courses. -- Dec 31, 2025

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U.S. sanctions 4 firms, oil tankers with ties to Venezuela -- The latest wave of sanctions targets oil traders and vessels that are helping prop up President Nicolas Maduro's regime, the Treasury Department said. -- Dec 31, 2025

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House Oversight Committee to hold hearing on alleged fraud in Minnesota -- House Oversight and Government Reform Committee Chairman James Comer said the hearing will take place Jan. 7. -- Dec 31, 2025

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What happens if your credit card payment bounces? -- A bounced credit card payment can cause serious financial damage. Here's what to expect and how to recover.

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Retirees should use these 3 strategies to get rid of debt in 2026, experts say

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Credit card debt forgiveness mistakes to avoid in 2026

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What's the CD rate forecast for January 2025? Here's what experts predict -- CD rates could shift early in the new year, experts say, so you may want to make your moves now.

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How much will a $40,000 CD account earn in 2026?

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What's the CD account interest rate forecast for 2026? Here's what experts expect.

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How much can you sell a 100-ounce bar of gold for right now? -- With gold prices sitting near record highs right now, holding a 100-ounce bar could be worth a small fortune.

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How much can you sell a 100-ounce bar of silver for right now?

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Gold IRA vs. silver IRA: Which will be better for investors in 2026?

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Some states set to impose SNAP bans on soda, candy and other foods -- Starting January 1, food-stamp recipients in five U.S. states will face restrictions on using the benefits to buy some sugary foods.

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Mortgage rates fall to their lowest level in 2025 -- The average cost of a conventional 30-year U.S. mortgage continues to edge down, while rates on other home loans fell to less than 5.5%. -- Dec 31, 2025

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5 key questions for the U.S. economy in 2026 -- From stubbornly high living costs to a softer labor market, economists say these are the forces that will shape the year ahead. -- Dec 31, 2025

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These national and regional retailers went out of business in 2025 -- More than 8,000 stores closed across the U.S. this year, according to retail industry data, including these well-known brands. -- Dec 31, 2025

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Dokoupil: Don't just trust me. Make me earn it. -- "You come first," declares the new anchor of the Evening News. "Not advertisers. Not politicians. Not corporate interests - including the new owners of CBS."

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Deadly New Year's fire at Swiss Alps bar -- Dozens of people are presumed dead and about 100 others are injured after a fire tore through a bar at a Swiss Alps ski resort, police say. Authorities are working to determine the cause, but do not believe it was an attack.

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New Year's celebrations around the world -- Hundreds of thousands of people braved the cold weather in New York City to watch the iconic ball drop in Times Square on New Year's Eve. Meanwhile in London, fireworks lit up the sky to welcome 2026 and there were drone displays in the United Arab Emirates.

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Fallout grows over freezing of child care funds -- After the Trump administration paused federal assistance to child care centers in Minnesota, parents are now wondering if their kids' day care is in jeopardy, as the government investigates fraud claims. Jonah Kaplan has been following this developing story.

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60 Minutes Overtime - Tiger Woods | 60 Minutes Archive - Tiger Woods has dominated professional golf so completely that he has changed the game and come to exemplify the pursuit of excellence. In this excerpt from a 2006 profile, Ed Bradley went to the driving range with Tiger Woods, and they talked about his passion, competitive spirit and love of the game. Dec 30, 2025 - 04:28

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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."

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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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