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With nearly half of Americans carrying credit card balances month-to-month, CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger provides tips on how to pay down debt.
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Winds are dying down in the Los Angeles area where multiple fires roar. While no rain is forecasted, conditions may be more favorable for fire mitigation efforts. CBS News’ Elise Preston reports from Altadena, and meteorologist Jessica Burch breaks down what’s next for the weather.
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Secretary of State Antony Blinken held his final news conference at the State Department Thursday. Following a portion of the news conference, CBS News contributor Robert Berger provided analysis from Jerusalem.
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The Florida attorney general will serve as U.S. senator until the next general election in 2026 when the seat returns to the ballot.
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Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced Thursday that Ashley Moody, the state’s attorney general, will replace Marco Rubio in the Senate.
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Blue Origin’s New Glenn rocket was launched Thursday morning in Florida following a three-day delay. Derrick Pitts, chief astronomer from the Franklin Institute, joined CBS News to discuss the launch.
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Bob Uecker was the voice of his hometown Milwaukee Brewers who after a short playing career earned the moniker “Mr. Baseball” and honors from the Hall of Fame.
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Miles of protective fences are being rolled out for President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration Monday. CBS News Homeland Security and Justice reporter Nicole Sganga has more.
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The family of Robert Brooks, who was beaten by corrections officers at a New York prison, has filed a federal civil lawsuit over his death. CBS News national correspondent Jericka Duncan spoke with Brooks’ son and brother. Warning: the video is disturbing.
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Pam Bondi, President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for attorney general, faced questions on Justice Department independence and the 2020 election at her confirmation hearing. Nikole Killion reports from Capitol Hill.
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