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The Illinois Supreme Court has overturned Jussie Smollett’s conviction for staging a hate crime in 2019, ruling he should not have been prosecuted after the initial case was dropped. The court did not address his innocence or guilt, while Smollett continues to maintain his innocence.
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President-elect Donald Trump made the announcement Thursday evening after Matt Gaetz withdrew himself from consideration.
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There’s a major effort underway to bring more Black doctors into hospitals and examination rooms nationwide, and that effort is focused on easing the burden of medical school for students at historically Black colleges and universities. Jericka Duncan has more.
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Former Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz said his confirmation process was a distraction as he withdrew from consideration to be President-elect Donald Trump’s attorney general. Gaetz has faced scrutiny over a House Ethics Committee probe into alleged sexual misconduct. He denies any wrongdoing. Joel Leppard, the attorney for two women who testified in the probe, joins “The Daily Report” to discuss.
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The American Farm Bureau Federation’s annual survey found a difference between 2024 and 2023 Thanksgiving dinner prices. Business Insider senior personal finance reporter Jennifer Streaks discusses the cost changes and how to find meal deals.
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Democratic Sen. Bob Casey of Pennsylvania has conceded his Senate race to Republican challenger Dave McCormick. Pennsylvania would be another pick-up for the Republicans in the Senate. Assuming McCormick’s lead holds, Republicans would control 53 seats to Democrats’ 47.
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Australian legislators introduced a landmark bill Thursday to ban social media for children under 16. CBS News London’s Leigh Kiniry reports on what this could mean for social media companies.
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Shohei Ohtani becomes the second player named MVP in both the American and National leagues.
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A truck driver claims Israeli tanks and an Israeli drone watched as the aid convoy he was with was attacked in Gaza. But Israel’s military says it is not responsible for protecting the aid.
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Here’s a look at the top stories making headlines on the “CBS Evening News with Norah O’Donnell.”
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