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An Arizona elementary teacher uses Steve Hartman’s “On the Road” stories to teach kindness and character. One about a Secret Santa that gives out money to random strangers has inspired his students to do the same over the holidays — and this year was no different.
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At least two people, including a toddler, were killed, and at least 60 more hurt, after a car crashed into a Christmas market in Magdeburg, Germany, in what authorities said appeared to be a deliberate attack. German police said a Saudi man has been arrested, but a motive has not yet been determined. CBS News reporter Anna Noryskiewicz has more.
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The House passed a short-term funding bill to avert a government shutdown Friday night. The legislation heads to the Senate next. CBS News’ Scott MacFarlane and Zak Hudak have more details.
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2024 marked a sensational year in the world of sports. Some highlights included another Super Bowl win for the Kansas City Chiefs and the rise of women’s sports on the college and professional level. Cbssports.com writer Austin Nivision breaks it all down.
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It’s the time of year when we indulge in some favorite holiday treats and drinks like eggnog. Chef JJ Johnson, the founder of fast-casual restaurant Field Trip NYC, joins CBS News to showcase several holiday recipes.
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Debt collectors have lots of tools at their disposal, but there are certain things they can’t do to collect a debt.
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Some Starbucks workers across the U.S. are striking to demand better wages. The strike comes days before the holidays. CBS News Los Angeles’ Kara Finnstrom reports.
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At 25, Grammy-winning jazz vocalist Samara Joy is being heralded as a once-in-a-generation talent. Sunday, 60 Minutes gets a front-row seat as she puts her own spin on the Christmas classics.
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Some Starbucks and Amazon workers are disputing low wages by striking days before the holidays. CBS News’ Carter Evans reports.
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Government watchdog claims Americans lost hundreds of millions to fraud related to the bank-operated mobile payments network.
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