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WATCH: National Geographic's pictures of the year revealed

"GMA" showcases some of the top picks and the stories behind them.

Duct-taped banana artwork sells for $6.2m in NYC

The winning bidder says he will eat the banana in coming days as part of a "unique artistic experience".

Begich Defeats Peltola in Alaska, Flipping House Seat for Republicans

The G.O.P. united behind Nick Begich III, the conservative son of a prominent liberal Alaska political family, to beat Representative Mary Peltola, a Democrat.

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How collecting pine cones helps renew Oregon forests after wildfires

Conservationists are teaming up with the U.S. Forest Service and logging companies to clear scorched land and make room for new reforestation projects.

Top stories - CBS News - 8 hours ago

FBI investigating international crime ring connection to pro athlete burglaries

The FBI is working with local police to investigate whether the robberies targeting high-profile athletes, including Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce of the Kansas City Chiefs, are connected to ...

WATCH: Bear scavenges for food in Tennessee wine shop

A black bear in Tennessee barged into a wine shop in search of food. After knocking over a few items, the bear gave up.

A political bruiser who played vital role in Labour's comeback

As deputy prime minister for 10 years, he was part of the team that won three successive elections.

Can Democrats fill judicial vacancies before January?

President-elect Donald Trump is urging Republicans to slow down President Biden's judicial nominations before January. There are currently 44 vacancies, and 14 of Mr. Biden's nominations await ...

Top stories - CBS News - 8 hours ago

Susan Smith denied parole 30 years after drowning her children

Susan Smith, convicted of drowning her two young sons in a South Carolina lake in 1994, then blaming the crime on a Black man, will remain in prison after a parole board denied her release.

How to Cook the Best Thanksgiving Turkey

Eric Kim roasted dozens of birds and taste-tested eight different recipes before landing on this clever approach.

Top stories - The New York Times - 19 hours ago

WATCH: Knott's Berry Farm visitors stuck on ride for hours

More than 20 passengers were suspended in midair for hours after the Sol Spin ride at Knott's Berry Farm in California malfunctioned on Monday.

The moment the deputy PM punched a protester who threw an egg at him

The then deputy prime minister was in Rhyl, north Wales, to speak at a Labour rally, in 2001.

Restoring Pacific Northwest forests decimated by wildfires

Large wildfires fueled by climate change have destroyed tens of millions of acres of forests in the Pacific Northwest in recent years. Jonathan Vigliotti explores a major effort underway to restore ...

Top stories - CBS News - 8 hours ago

Atmospheric River Brings Rain, Snow and Power Outages to California and West Coast

The first “atmospheric river” storm of the season battered Northern California and the Pacific Northwest, disrupting travel and leaving at least two people dead from falling trees.

Top stories - The New York Times - 10 hours ago

Man accused of killing Laken Riley found guilty on all counts

A judge has found Jose Ibarra guilty on all counts in the murder of Georgia nursing student Laken Riley. Ibarra was convicted on three counts of felony murder and counts of malice murder, ...

WATCH: 7-year-old with rare genetic condition rides bike for 1st time

Raanan Albert was diagnosed with a rare genetic condition called CLTC-related disorder and began learning to ride a bike during his physical therapy sessions.

Tony Blair: There were no rules that he really abided by

The former prime minister remembers the moment in the 2001 general election campaign when John Prescott punched a member of the public.

New York City Gets Some Rain, but Not Enough to Ease Its Drought

About two inches were forecast to fall through Saturday. Officials say it won’t be enough to fully replenish the city’s reservoirs.

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'Bomb cyclone' storm leaves 2 dead and more than 450,000 customers without power in Washington state

Two people were killed near Seattle and more than a half-million homes and businesses were left in the dark Wednesday in the wake of back-to-back storms that battered the Pacific Northwest.

What to know about "Rust" as the Alec Baldwin movie premieres

Alec Baldwin's movie "Rust" premiered at a film festival in Poland on Wednesday, over three years after cinematographer Halyna Hutchins was killed on set. CBS News foreign correspondent Chris ...

Top stories - CBS News - 8 hours ago

WATCH: UGA student scores $800,000 kick on ‘College Gameday’

Henry Silver won $400,000 for hurricane relief and another $400,000 to split between him and another student when he made a 33-yard field goal during Pat McAfee’s Kicking Contest.

Israel and Iran Seemed on the Brink of a Bigger War. What’s Holding Them Back?

So far, direct attacks between the two adversaries have been precise and calculated. Whether that lasts is another question.

Top stories - The New York Times - 1 hour ago

Trump promises to use U.S. military in mass deportation plans

President-elect Donald Trump vowed to use the U.S. military to carry out his mass deportation plans. CBS News immigration and politics reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez reports on the plan's legality ...

Top stories - CBS News - 8 hours ago

Chappell Roan and Ezra Collective on BBC Sound of 2025 list

The list has a track record of picking music's next big things, from Adele to The Last Dinner Party.

Jury awards $98 million to family of Dallas man shot in his home by ex-police officer

A jury ordered former Dallas police officer Amber Guyger to pay $98 million after it found that she used excessive force in the fatal shooting of Botham Jean in his home six years ago.

The Papers: 'Farewell Liam' and 'UK defies Putin'

Thursday's papers are led by Liam Payne's funeral and Ukraine firing UK-supplied missiles into Russia.

Democrats Split as Senate Rejects Bills to Block Weapons Transfers to Israel

The legislation failed resoundingly but highlighted a growing Democratic divide over whether the United States should withhold some weapons to register its disapproval of Israel’s war tactics.

Top stories - The New York Times - 4 hours ago

House committee fails to reach agreement on whether to release Matt Gaetz report

The House Ethics Committee will keep its report of an investigation into sexual misconduct allegations against former Rep. Matt Gaetz sealed for the time being after it was unable to reach a ...

Top stories - CBS News - 8 hours ago

Linda McMahon's professional qualifications as Trump's choice for Dept. of Education

Linda McMahon's background -- in both education and as a co-founder of sports entertainment company World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc. -- has come under scrutiny.

Columbus Black leaders organize counterprotest after neo-Nazi march in their city

A group of Black leaders and locals marched through Columbus, Ohio, in a unity rally Sunday, one day after neo-Nazis walked through the same streets carrying Nazi flags and chanting racial slurs ...

Trump transition live updates: Sen. Ted Cruz meets with Matt Gaetz amid AG nomination

President-elect Donald Trump is continuing to announce his picks for top jobs inside his administration.

Kyiv on edge amid fears over possible Russian strike

Air raid sirens sounded across Kyiv on Wednesday as Ukraine's capital prepared for a possible Russian airstrike that did not come. The U.S. Embassy in Kyiv had already announced it was closing ...

Top stories - CBS News - 8 hours ago

FBI arrests homeless Florida man in alleged plot to bomb the New York Stock Exchange

A homeless Florida man was arrested Wednesday for an alleged plot to bomb the New York Stock Exchange, according to a criminal complaint.

K-pop stars are not workers, South Korea says

In a dispute involving band NewJeans, the government said celebrities were not entitled to the same rights as workers.

Who’s Laughing Now? Banana-as-Art Sells for $6.2 Million at Sotheby’s

A conceptual artwork by Maurizio Cattelan, “Comedian,” is just a fruit-stand banana taped on the wall. But 7 bidders were biting. It went to a crypto entrepreneur.

Top stories - The New York Times - 3 hours ago

Bomb cyclone causes deaths, outages in Pacific Northwest

A monster storm known as a bomb cyclone knocked out power to tens of thousands of customers in Washington state and Oregon and caused major damage across the region. The storm's powerful winds ...

Top stories - CBS News - 8 hours ago

Could changes be coming to Medicare, Medicaid with Dr. Oz leading CMS?

Donald Trump tapped Dr. Oz to lead the CMS. Could changes be coming to Medicare and Medicaid, which are run by the federal government?

Country star Sundance Head recalls accidentally shooting himself, being sure he was 'going to die'

Sundance Head, the country musician who won Season 11 of “The Voice,” shed new light on last week's shooting accident in which he was hit by a bullet from his own gun — and how he was convinced he ...

What are the Storm Shadow missiles Ukraine has fired into Russia?

Ukraine has used UK-supplied Storm Shadow missiles against targets inside Russia for the first time.

Inside South Africa's 'ruthless' gang-controlled gold mines

Illegal miners live dangerously, but make roaring profits selling gold on the black-market.

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