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6.7 magnitude quake strikes off northern Japan's coast -- It comes after a 7.5 magnitude earthquake struck the same region earlier this week.

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Skydiver dangles from plane in midair after parachute mishap, video shows -- The skydiver survived after sawing through the tangled lines with a hook knife and landing safely with only minor injuries.

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U.S. sanctions 3 of Maduro's nephews, 6 oil tankers -- The U.S. has imposed sanctions on three nephews of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and half a dozen shipping vessels accused of transporting Venezuelan oil.

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Critics detail concerns over proposed Chinese "super embassy" in London -- Two former MI6 officials detail their espionage concerns, as the U.K once again delays its final decision on a new Chinese embassy in London.

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Exclusive - Inside the secret mission to get Nobel Peace Prize winner out of Venezuela - An American special forces veteran led the operation to get Maria Corina Machado out of Venezuela: "The first Nobel Prize winner that we've ever rescued." 13H ago

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More than 600 British Empire artifacts stolen from U.K. museum -- Police said they wanted to talk to four unidentified men, all wearing caps or hoodies, seen in security camera images carrying bags in the early hours.

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Nobel laureate Maria Corina Machado makes first public appearance in 11 months -- Maria Corina Machado had been in hiding in Venezuela since January, when she was briefly detained after joining supporters in a protest in Caracas. -- Dec 10

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What we know about The Skipper, the oil tanker seized by the U.S. near Venezuela -- The U.S. seized a 20-year-old oil tanker called The Skipper off the coast of Venezuela on Wednesday, three sources told CBS News. Here's what we know about the boat and the operation.

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U.S. seizes oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela -- President Trump said the U.S. has seized an oil tanker, which Attorney General Pam Bondi said has been "used to transport sanctioned oil from Venezuela and Iran."

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Canada seeks to draw talent, as U.S. charges $100K for H-1B visas -- Canada has launched an initiative aimed at drawing leading researchers to the country. -- Dec 10

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Coast Guard video shows shots fired at alleged drug boat in the Pacific -- The Coast Guard said it has seized more than 150,000 pounds of cocaine in the Eastern Pacific Ocean, including a record-breaking bust earlier this month. -- Dec 10

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Australia's new social media ban started with a mom saying, "Do something!" -- With the world's first social media ban​ for children and teenagers under 16 now in effect in Australia, its initial political architect reveals it was personally inspired by his wife, for their four children. -- Dec 10

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How one couple sparked a global movement for a smartphone-free childhood -- For thousands of parents in 39 countries, including the U.S., the goal is simple: More time outdoors, and a childhood lived offline as much as possible. -- Dec 10

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5 ARRESTED IN CRYPTO HEIST AFTER MAN MURDERED, WOMAN KIDNAPPED -- The woman was freed at midnight and reported the abduction. Police later found her partner's body in a wooded area. -- Dec 10

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Read Maria Corina Machado's Nobel Prize speech, given by her daughter -- The daughter of Maria Corina Machado​ gave a speech in Oslo on Wednesday on behalf of her mother, who was awarded the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize. -- Dec 10

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Is Trump's MAGA base showing fractures? -- The release of the files in the federal investigation into convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein is dividing President Trump's base. The Free Press' Olivia Reingold joins CBS News 24/7 to dive into the debate. The Free Press is a Paramount publication.

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National park shops told to purge DEI merch -- National parks across the U.S. must clear their gift shops of any items promoting diversity, equity and inclusion after a Trump administration order. CBS News correspondent Lana Zak has more.

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Report: Gen Z more likely to return products -- A new report from the National Retail Federation shows that Gen Z shoppers make the most returns out of any generation, despite the environmental harm it can cause. Taylor Hoit, head of product and technology at the online marketplace Rebel, joins CBS News to discuss.

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Kansas man fights to legalize raccoons as pets -- In at least 32 states, pet raccoons are illegal. That includes Kansas, where one man with a soft spot for the creatures is hoping to change that. Dave Malkoff reports.

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