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Wednesday, December 03, 2025 5:50 AM ET

CBS News - World

Putin aide says "much work to be done" following Witkoff, Kushner meeting -- President Trump's son-in-law, Jared Kushner, and U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff met with Russian President Vladimir Putin​ in Moscow on Tuesday, amid a push by Mr. Trump to end the war in Ukraine.

10 hours ago

Venezuela says U.S. requested resumption of migrant flights -- The government of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro on Tuesday announced that the twice-weekly flights will go on following a request from the Trump administration.

12 hours ago

Sick ants invite self-sacrifice to save colony: "Come and kill me" -- Ant colonies act as one "super-organism" which works to ensure the survival of all, according to a team of scientists.

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Trump administration considering expanding travel ban to around 30 countries -- The Trump administration is considering expanding its travel ban to around 30 countries in the wake of the shooting of two National Guard soldiers.

19 hours ago

Honduran ex-president pardoned by Trump released from prison -- President Trump's controversial pardon came as he is simultaneously ordering the bombing of boats in the Caribbean allegedly carrying drugs.

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"How much more can we give?" asks one wounded Ukrainian warrior -- As President Trump pushes Ukraine to accept a Russian landgrab in exchange for peace, a wounded soldier asks, "How much more can we give?"

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Mosquito-borne viruses kill 33 people, including 21 children, in Cuba -- Most of the deaths were attributed to chikungunya, a mosquito-borne virus that causes joint aches, fever and fatigue.

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Cartel boss was ambushed, drugged and flown to U.S., plea deal reveals -- U.S. prosecutors shared what had been one of the central questions after Sinaloa cartel leader Ismael "El Mayo" Zambada fell into U.S. hands in July 2024.

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Honduras election a "technical tie" as Trump tries to tip the scale -- Trump claims efforts in Honduras to "change the results" of an election in which he's backed the party of an ex-president convicted of trafficking cocaine to the U.S. -- Dec 2

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How the Trump administration's account of boat strike has evolved -- The U.S. military's early September strike on an alleged Venezuelan drug boat has drawn new scrutiny as the White House confirmed that the vessel was struck twice.

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Kushner and Witkoff to meet with Putin in Moscow -- President Trump's son-in-law, Jared Kushner, and special envoy Steve Witkoff are meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin Tuesday to discuss the war in Ukraine. -- Dec 1

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Son of "El Chapo" pleads guilty to U.S. drug trafficking charges -- As part of the plea deal, Joaquin Guzman Lopez admitted to helping oversee the production and smuggling of large quantities of cocaine, heroin, methamphetamine, marijuana and fentanyl into the U.S. -- Dec 1

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What we know about the vetting process of the National Guard shooting suspect -- The shooting raised questions about whether the government missed any red flags about the alleged attacker, 29-year-old Afghan national Rahmanullah Lakanwal. -- Dec 1

14 hours ago

Teen killed by lion after climbing into enclosure at zoo in Brazil -- The park said that "euthanasia was never considered" for the lioness, who "shows no aggressive behavior outside the context of the incident." -- Dec 1

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Trump planned to meet with Rubio, Hegseth, top aides on Venezuela, sources say -- President Trump is considering next steps for operations in Venezuela, as lawmakers intensify their scrutiny of the Pentagon's deadly strikes on alleged drug boats. -- Dec 1

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