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'Partial' release of Epstein files faces criticism

The U.S. Department of Justice released thousands of documents, photos and files related to late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein on Friday. But some Democrats are criticizing the partial release because the department had a deadline to rele...

CBC News

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Trump says U.S has launched large-scale attacks on ISIL in Syria

The United States military “hit the ISIS [ISIL] thugs in Syria”, President Donald Trump has said, a week after two US soldiers and an interpreter were killed in Syria’s Palmyra city. Trump said he “ordered a massive strike on the terrori...

Al Jazeera

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Ukraine strikes Russian shadow fleet tanker in Mediterranean sea

Ukraine said its drones hit a vessel from Russia's shadow fleet – the first such strike in the neutral waters of the Mediterranean Sea. Russia's shadow fleet transports sanctioned Russia oil by frequently changing flags and concealing ow...

France 24

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Thousands of new Epstein files, photos released

The U.S. Justice Department has released thousands of files relating to Jeffrey Epstein, including photos featuring people like former President Bill Clinton and Mick Jagger. However, survivors are concerned with how much information was...

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U.S. hits ISIS in Syria with large retaliatory strikes

The U.S. military launched large-scale strikes against dozens of Islamic State targets in Syria on Friday (December 19) in retaliation for an attack on American personnel, U.S. officials said.

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Taipei attacker acted alone, police say after three killed

The man suspected of carrying out an attack in Taiwan with a smoke grenade and knife acted alone, police said on Saturday of the incident that killed at least four, including the attacker. This edit contains graphic images.

Reuters

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How a Reddit post led police to the suspected university shooter

The suspect in the Dec. 13 mass shooting on the campus of Brown University was found dead by suicide in a storage unit in Salem, New Hampshire, authorities said. He has been identified as 48-year-old Claudio Manuel Neves Valente, a forme...

CBS News

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Plane crash kills NASCAR driver, family

Seven people were killed, including former NASCAR driver Greg Biffle and his wife and children, in a plane crash in North Carolina. Investigators hope to find clues about why it happened on the cockpit voice recorder. Cristian Benavides ...

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U.S. acknowledges setbacks in DRC-Rwanda deal, urges compliance

U.S. Secretary of State Marcio Rubio acknowledged the backsliding on a U.S.-mediated deal involving the Democratic Republic of Congo and ...

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Authorities seek motive in Brown University and MIT professor shootings

Authorities are seeking motive after the man responsible for the deadly shooting at Brown University and the murder of an MIT professor w...

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U.S. launches massive strike on ISIS targets in Syria

The U.S. is conducting airstrikes against ISIS targets in Syria in retaliation for the attack that killed two American soldiers and a U.S...

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Bad weather snarls holiday travel for millions

As Americans hit the road and the airports for one of the busiest travel days of the year, many faced some challenging weather. Lilia Luc...

CBS America

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How Trump's cannabis reclassification move could impact research

The Trump administration this week took steps to potentially reclassify cannabis as a less dangerous drug. Dr. Sue Sisley, an internal me...

CBS America

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Justice Department releases trove of Epstein files hours before deadline

The Justice Department has unveiled four groups of records from the Jeffrey Epstein files, the first documents to come to light under a n...

CBS America

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Trump holding North Carolina rally to tout actions on economy

President Trump is holding a rally in North Carolina on Friday as he works to turn around public opinion on the economy. CBS News congres...

CBS America

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Epstein files: Multiple Clinton photos, few Trump mentions so far

The U.S. Department of Justice released thousands of documents related to Jeffrey Epstein with many redactions. Former U.S. president Bil...

CBC News

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Did Laura Crane surf the biggest wave ever by a woman?

Laura Crane is still coming down from a high -- the highest wave she's ever surfed. And just maybe, the highest any woman has. Haley Ott ...

CBS News

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Secret Santa teams up with doctor to give money to patients

As you've no doubt heard, Santa Claus is coming to town. In fact, he's already been to Baltimore. Steve Hartman met him "On the Road."

CBS America

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Host now favorite for Africa Cup of Nations

As the Africa Cup of Nations 2025 kicks off, Morocco enters as the host nation and top favorite, but Senegal is also tipped as a strong c...

Al Jazeera

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Looking back at biggest pop culture moments of 2025

From Beyoncé finally winning the Album of the Year Grammy and Taylor Swift's engagement to NFL star Travis Kelce, to major blockbusters l...

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Global Tariffs

Donald Trump has signed an order to impose tariffs imports into the U.S. from countries including China, Mexico and Canada.

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Middle East Conflict

The U.S-brokered ceasefire deal in Gaza is holding, after Hamas released the remaining Israeli hostages.

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Ukraine Invasion

Russian forces have invaded Ukraine from land, air and sea with strikes causing widespread damage. Global leaders have condemned the move and imposed sanctions.

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