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Exclusive - Coast Guard admiral, DEA administrator defend strikes on alleged drug boats - The strikes have come amid a broader buildup of U.S. military forces in the Caribbean as the Trump administration continues to put pressure on Venezuela. 27M ago

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Trump says he's signed bill to release Epstein files -- President Trump said Wednesday he has signed a bill that requires the Justice Department to release files related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein within 30 days.

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Latest CBS News Videos - Trump says he's signed Epstein files bill - President Trump said he signed a bill on Wednesday night requiring the Justice Department to release files about convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The DOJ now has 30 days to make the files public. 50M ago - 01:22

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Details on Epstein's ties with Larry Summers -- Harvard University is launching an inquiry into faculty connections with Jeffrey Epstein and it will include an investigation into former President Larry Summers after the release of emails between him and Epstein. Boston Globe reporter Deirdre Fernandes joins CBS News to discuss.

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Huge cocaine haul seized amid debate over strategy -- As the U.S. Coast Guard unloads $360 million in seized cocaine, debate simmers about what the best approach is for anti-smuggling tactics on the high seas. Nicole Sganga spoke to a Coast Guard commander and DEA administrator Terry Cole.

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New PSA asks flyers to show some manners -- A new campaign from Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy seeks to get air passengers to treat each other with a bit more civility during the holiday travel season. Kris Van Cleave has more.

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Virginia jail aims to break cycles of addiction -- A jail in Virginia has found a way to break the cycle of recidivism, where people relapse into criminal behavior and end up back behind bars. As Mark Strassmann reports, for many inmates, escaping the confinement of jail often begins with breaking the chains of addiction.

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House blocks Nancy Mace's censure effort against fellow Republican Cory Mills -- The Florida congressman has faced a number of controversies this year, ranging from alleged assault and harassment to stolen valor and federal contracting violations. He has denied any wrongdoing.

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Judge lashes out over ruling on Texas maps: "The opinion would deserve an 'F'" -- A federal judge penned a heated dissent after this week's ruling that blocked Texas' redistricting effort, accusing the judge who wrote the majority opinion of "outrageous conduct" and "cherry-picking of the highest order."

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Man was likely unarmed when shot multiple times by Akron officer, mayor says -- An Akron police officer fired more than a dozen shots within 25 seconds of arriving on the scene, police body camera footage appears to show.

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Botulism cases rise to 31 amid ongoing recall of ByHeart baby formula, FDA says -- The FDA said it received multiple reports that the baby formula is still being found on store shelves in multiple states.

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5 charts that illustrate America's deepening affordability crisis -- Although inflation has eased, many Americans say they still feel squeezed financially. Here are five areas where households are feeling the pinch.

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Texas man indicted in death of "King of the Hill" voice actor Jonathan Joss -- It is unclear whether the killing of "King of the Hill" voice actor Jonathan Joss will be considered a hate crime.

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Epstein messages show effort to connect with former friend Bill Gates -- "He wants to talk to you but his wife won't let him," an apparent adviser to Gates told Epstein.

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Judge questions Lindsey Halligan's handling of indictment in Comey case -- A judge repeatedly questioned prosecutors about the validity of the indictment returned by a grand jury and its handling by interim U.S. Attorney Lindsey Halligan.

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Trump vows U.S. help in settling Sudan war, at request of Saudi crown prince -- President Trump said the U.S. is getting involved in peace efforts in Sudan at the request of Saudi Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman.

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Epstein survivor expresses hope for transparency after files vote -- Annie Farmer, who testified that she was sexually abused by Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell, spoke to "CBS Mornings" about what she expects from the Epstein files.

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Target says it's working with ChatGPT for AI-assisted shopping -- Target's move, which follows a similar deal between Walmart and OpenAI, comes as the retailer is struggling with declining sales.

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Woman admits to falsely claiming astronaut ex committed crime in space -- Summer Worden pleaded guilty to lying to law enforcement after alleging her ex-wife, astronaut Anne McClain, illegally accessed her bank account.

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Epstein bill heading to Trump's desk after clearing final hurdle in Congress -- The House sent to the Senate a bill that would force the release of the Epstein files, the final procedural move before President Trump's signature.

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