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U.S. forces carried out a strike on an alleged drug-smuggling boat off the coast of Venezuela on Friday, killing four people, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said.
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A cooler interest rate climate may entice homeowners in need of $15,000 to consider their home equity loan options.
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A notification sent to Congress and viewed by CBS News says President Trump has determined drug cartels are engaged in an “armed attack” against the U.S.
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Federal workers are awaiting potential furloughs or mass layoffs as the government shutdown transpires. CBS News’ Natalie Brand reports, and Neil Schneider, a member of the American Federation of Government Employees union, joins CBS News with more on fears among workers.
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The strike appears to be part of a large attack by Russia against natural gas facilities run by Ukraine’s state-owned Naftogaz Group.
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The Senate is expected to vote again on funding the government on Friday, but a consensus between Democrats and Republicans seems unlikely. CBS News’ Nikole Killion and Natalie Brand report.
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A White House compact asks universities to freeze their tuition for five years and ban the use of sex and gender as criteria used in admissions.
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The number of unemployed people looking for work more than six months has surged to its highest level since 2021.
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Government shutdown stretches into day two with no sign of deal; New book reflects on inequality, democracy, and values Americans share
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The remnants of Hurricanes Humberto and Imelda are still causing rough waters off the East Coast. At least seven coastal homes have collapsed into the ocean off North Carolina and there are concerns others may fall as well. Skyler Henry is on the scene.
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