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Tuesday, December 23, 2025 9:16 AM ET

CBS News - World

DOJ releases huge new set of Epstein files with many mentions of Trump -- The Justice Department early Tuesday released more than 11,000 additional documents and photos from the Jeffrey Epstein files. Follow live updates here.

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Trump administration seeks to cancel thousands of asylum cases -- ICE has filed more than 8,000 requests to toss out asylum claims in immigration court, asking judges to send immigrants to third-party countries.

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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.

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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."

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Blumenthal seeks details on White House ballroom from architect, dinner attendees -- Democratic Sen. Richard Blumenthal is pushing for more information on a White House ballroom project championed by President Trump, sending letters to the project's architect and some fundraising dinner attendees.

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At least 5 people killed in Mexican navy plane crash near Galveston, Texas -- A small Mexican navy plane on a medical mission crashed Monday near Galveston, Texas, killing at least five people.

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Brown University police chief placed on leave after mass shooting -- Brown University police chief Rodney Chatman has been placed on leave after the mass shooting​ that killed two students in Providence, Rhode Island.

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Trump calls release of photos of people in Epstein files "a terrible thing" -- President Trump has responded to the release of the Epstein files, saying Monday that the release of photos risked ensnaring "highly respected" people with no connection to Epstein's crimes.

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FDA approves Wegovy pill for weight loss -- The Food and Drug Administration has approved a pill version of the weight-loss drug Wegovy.

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Technology - Instacart ending AI price tests for retailers - Instacart says its ending its controversial system of using AI price tests for retailers. Earlier this month, an investigation by Consumer Reports and progressive think tank Groundwork Collaborative found that Instacart's algorithmic pricing charged various prices for the same item from the same store. Jo Ling Kent reports. 44M ago - 02:05

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Instacart to end AI price tests for retailers following investigation - Instacart had drawn criticism for testing an AI-based system that enabled retailers to charge different prices for the same grocery items. 21H ago

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Major pre-Christmas Russian attack on Ukraine kills at least 3 -- Russia fired more than 650 drones and three dozen missiles at Ukraine in a major pre-Christmas attack, killing at least three people including a child.

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British man charged with repeatedly drugging and raping his now ex-wife -- Philip Young was charged with 56 sexual offences, including multiple counts of rape and administering a substance with the intent to "stupefy" Joanne Young, his ex-wife.

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Banksy unveils new art in London -- The elusive street artist posted two photos of an artwork on his official Instagram account amid speculation that he was behind it. An identical image appeared elsewhere.

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Chris Rea, British singer of "Driving Home for Christmas," dies at 74 -- Chris Rea found fame in the 1980s in Britain with hits such as "Fool (If You Think It's Over)" and "Let's Dance."

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Bondi Beach gunmen got firearms training together, police say -- The man police say killed 15 people at Sydney's Bondi Beach along with his father obtained firearms training with him, documents show. -- Dec 22

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Denmark summoning U.S. ambassador after Trump names special envoy to Greenland -- Denmark says it will summon the U.S. ambassador after President Trump appointed a special envoy to Greenland, the Danish autonomous territory he has often expressed interest in.

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Russian general killed by bomb under his car in Moscow -- A Russian general was killed when a bomb detonated under his car in Moscow and investigators said Ukraine​ could be behind the attack.

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12 bodies found outside Guatemala City linked to gang violence, officials say -- At least 12 bodies were found in three days in a wooded area on the outskirts of Guatemala City, authorities said Sunday, linking the discovery to gang violence. -- Dec 21

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MS-13 gang member sentenced to 1,335 years in prison in El Salvador -- Earlier this year, the U.S. designated MS-13, which was formed in Los Angeles in the 1980s by Salvadoran immigrants, a terrorist organization. -- Dec 21

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U.S. Coast Guard pursuing third oil tanker off Venezuela coast, source says -- If caught and seized, it would be the third Venezuelan tanker taken by the U.S. this month.

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Thousands gather for winter solstice celebrations at Stonehenge -- Many make the pilgrimage to the stone circle every summer and winter and consider it a spiritual experience. -- Dec 21

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Transcript: Reps. Thomas Massie and Ro Khanna on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Dec. 21, 2025 -- The following is the transcript of the interview with Reps. Thomas Massie, a Kentucky Republican, and Ro Khanna, a California Democrat, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Dec. 21, 2025. -- Dec 21

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Transcript: UNICEF's Catherine Russell on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Dec. 21, 2025 -- The following is the transcript of the interview with UNICEF Executive Director Catherine Russell that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Dec. 21, 2025. -- Dec 21

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Transcript: Massie, Khanna on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Dec. 21, 2025 -- The following is the transcript of the interview with Paul S. Coakley, President of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops and Oklahoma City Archbishop, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Dec. 21, 2025. -- Dec 21

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Israel's Cabinet approves 19 new settlements in West Bank -- The latest approvals bring the total number of new settlements over the past two years to 69, Finance Minister Betzalel Smotrich posted on social media. -- Dec 21

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Tech companies push for data centers -- Massive tech companies wanting to build more data centers in the U.S. are lobbying for support among Americans, according to a recent report by POLITICO. Gabby Miller joins CBS News with more on her reporting.

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How AI powered robots are helping small farms -- From labor shortages to environmental impacts, farmers are looking to AI to help revolutionize the agriculture industry. One California startup, Farm-ng, is tapping into the power of AI and robotics to perform a wide range of tasks, including seeding, weeding and harvesting. -- Mar 28, 2024

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Top tech gadgets of 2025 -- Timothy Werth, a tech editor at Mashable, joins "CBS News 24/7" to discuss the best gadgets of 2025.

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DOJ releases more Epstein files -- The Department of Justice has released another batch of files related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. CBS News' Scott MacFarlane reports.

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Aubrey O'Day on Sean "Diddy" Combs -- Singer Aubrey O'Day spoke exclusively to CBS News following the release of Netflix's documentary series, "Sean Combs: The Reckoning." In the documentary O'Day reveals that she learned about an affidavit from an unidentified witness who claims to have seen Combs and another man sexually assault her. Combs denies the allegations in the Netflix documentary and says he has never assaulted anyone.

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Judge ruling on Venezuelans sent to CECOT -- A federal judge ruled on Monday that a group of Venezuelan men deported to the infamous CECOT prison in El Salvador back in March were denied due process and the U.S. government should help facilitate their return or some kind of remote hearing. The administration can still appeal. Vlad Duthiers reports.

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U.S. strikes boat allegedly carrying drugs -- The Pentagon announced another U.S. strike targeting a boat allegedly carrying drugs in the Pacific Ocean. CBS News' Jarred Hill reports.

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