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Thursday, January 08, 2026 1:32 PM ET

CBS News - World

Live - Trump lays out Venezuela oil strategy; Senate advances war powers measure - Days after ex-Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro was captured in an overnight attack, some Democrats and a Republican are pushing to block future U.S. strikes. updated 15M ago

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Trump's Greenland remarks are "pissing people off," Danish lawmaker says -- Denmark and Greenland requested a meeting with Marco Rubio, which one Danish lawmaker hopes will halt talk "about wanting to acquire Greenland." -- Jan 7

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Federal agents clash with protesters day after ICE officer fatally shoots woman -- An ICE officer fatally shot a woman Wednesday morning in south Minneapolis, according to the Department of Homeland Security.

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What we know about Renee Good, the driver shot and killed by ICE agent -- Renee Good, a 37-year-old mother, was shot and killed by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent on Wednesday in Minneapolis.

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Noem says ICE officer who shot woman in Minneapolis "followed his training" -- Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said Minnesota authorities "don't have any jurisdiction in this investigation."

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Minnesota investigators say FBI blocked them from accessing ICE shooting evidence -- The Minnesota agency tasked with investigating the killing of a U.S. citizen by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent has withdrawn from the case, alleging federal authorities have restricted its access to evidence.

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House to vote on partial funding package as Congress races to avoid shutdown -- The House is set to vote on bipartisan legislation to fund several federal agencies and programs as lawmakers work to avert another government shutdown later this month.

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House poised to approve 3-year health care tax credit extension -- The House is on track to approve a three-year extension of expired health care tax credits, with a growing number of Republicans poised to back the measure.

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Iran cuts internet access as deadly protests spread -- Iran facing "nationwide internet blackout," monitoring group says, amid hope that 12 days of deadly protests may swell into a tipping point against a repressive regime.

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Pope Leo asks cardinals to help him "point the way for our path ahead" -- Pope Leo XIV, the Catholic Church's first ever American leader, appears to signal a more inclusive leadership style than his predecessor.

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Could the Iran protests "be a turning point" for its Islamic rulers? -- Iran's exiled crown prince wants Iranians to seize the momentum of mass protests, and one analyst believes it could prove a tipping point.

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Police reportedly to question bar owners after deadly ski resort blaze -- A lawyer for victims' families hopes police questioning the Swiss bar's French owners means "a welcome resurgence of the investigation" into the deadly blaze.

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Fossils found in cave shed light on where our species emerged -- Fossilized bones and teeth dating to 773,000 years ago are providing a deeper understanding of the emergence of Homo sapiens.

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Senate advances war powers resolution to limit further Trump strikes on Venezuela -- Five Republicans joined all Democrats in voted to advance the measure toward toward limiting President Trump's ability to further strike Venezuela.

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NASA considers bringing space crew home due to medical issue -- NASA said the unidentified astronaut is "stable," but the agency is considering all options, including a possible early return to Earth for Crew 11

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Trump speaks with Colombian president Petro amid rising tensions -- President Trump spoke on the phone Wednesday with Colombian President Gustavo Petro, after months of tensions between the two leaders boiled over in recent days.

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CBS News poll finds actions in Venezuela divide Americans -- Most don't want the U.S. to control Venezuela. Maduro's removal from power draws big backing from MAGA, Republicans.

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Rand Paul says military action in Greenland "won't happen under my watch" -- Sen. Rand Paul says he opposes military action in Greenland​ as the White House says it is exploring all options for the territory​, including military action. -- Jan 7

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Iran leans into anti-Western bluster as protest death toll mounts -- As Iran struggles to quell protests that have reportedly killed almost 40 people, its new army chief says Tehran is ready for a military confrontation.

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U.S. military seizes 2 oil tankers linked to Venezuela -- The U.S. carried out operations Wednesday to seize the oil tankers Marinera and Sophia, officials announced.

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Brigitte Bardot's funeral draws hundreds to pay respects in Saint-Tropez -- The funeral for Brigitte Bardot was private, but hundreds poured into the streets of Saint-Tropez to pay their respects to an icon of the 1960s silver screen. -- Jan 7

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