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Federal Inquiry Traced Matt Gaetz’s Venmo Payments to Women

A document prepared by federal investigators bolsters claims by women who say they were hired for sex by Matt Gaetz, President-elect Donald J. Trump’s choice for attorney general, who denies ...

Top stories - The New York Times - 2 hours ago

Captain Tom's family repeatedly made money from charity, inquiry finds

The fundraiser's family damaged public trust by not donating any money from his books, a report finds.

Idaho college killings to remain a death penalty case

The judge overseeing Bryan Kohberger's murder case has ruled the death penalty will remain on the table, rejecting a request from Kohberger's defense attorneys.

‘Nobody should be surprised Matt Gaetz is a maverick’ or even ‘reckless at times’: GOP senator

Sen. Kevin Cramer (R-N.D.) joins Meet the Press NOW to talk about President-elect Trump’s expected nominations of Matt Gaetz and Pete Hegseth to lead the departments of Justice and Defense, and how ...

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Man convicted of murder in slaying of Laken Riley; Restoring Pacific Northwest forests decimated by wildfires

Russia and US battle for advantage in Ukraine war ahead of Trump's return

Moscow appears to be maximising its gains while Joe Biden abandons long-held red lines at the end of his presidency.

JD Vance Courts Senators With Matt Gaetz, Controversial Cabinet Pick

Vice President-elect JD Vance was on Capitol Hill with Matt Gaetz, the former representative whom President-elect Donald J. Trump wants as his attorney general.

Top stories - The New York Times - 6 hours ago

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Police Report Offers Graphic Details of Sexual Assault Claim Against Hegseth

President-elect Donald J. Trump’s choice for defense secretary was never charged with a crime and vehemently denied to the police that a sexual encounter was coerced.

Top stories - The New York Times - 1 hour ago

Justice Department calls for break up of Google and sale of Chrome

The proposed breakup calls for Google to sell its industry-leading Chrome web browser and impose restrictions designed to prevent its Android smartphone software from favoring its search engine.

'Seeing my son excluded from primary school was horrific'

Mum Jo says Jacob is very caring but sensory issues led to him being excluded for disruptive behaviour.

2 dead in Washington state as bomb cyclone hammers West Coast

Two people were killed by falling trees in Washington state as a powerful storm hits the Pacific Northwest.

American dies in Laos amid reports that several tourists suffered alcohol poisoning

The American died in the tourist town of Vang Vieng, Laos, the State Department confirmed.

Ukraine Fires Long-Range Storm Shadow Missiles Into Russia

Britain allowed Ukrainians to use Storm Shadows a week after President Biden authorized the use of American-made missiles inside Russia, a shift from a more cautious military strategy.

Top stories - The New York Times - 7 hours ago

Musk and Ramaswamy float ending remote work for federal employees and 'large-scale firings'

Incoming Trump administration advisers Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy floated ending remote work for federal workers, calling it a “privilege” left over from the pandemic.

Al Fayed abuse could be on scale of Savile, survivors’ advocate tells BBC

Speaking about her new role, Dame Jasvinder Sanghera says Al Fayed's "tentacles went far and wide".

Are food recalls and outbreaks on the rise?

The FDA says America's food supply is still "one of the safest in the world," despite some recent high-profile recalls and outbreaks.

Top stories - CBS News - 5 hours ago

Man who called 911 for help with intruder shot dead by US police

Brandon Durham was tussling with a female intruder over a knife when an officer shot him multiple times.

WATCH: Dog finds bed in Costco aisle, refuses to leave without it

Blue got to take the bed home!

Defense Secretary Austin says women in military 'make us stronger'

Outgoing Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin called women and racial diversity in the armed forces as vital to its strength, he said in an interview with NBC News.

Mike Johnson bans transgender women from Capitol women's restrooms

House Speaker Mike Johnson on Wednesday took aim at incoming Democratic Rep. Sarah McBride, the first ever transgender member elected to Congress, with his decision to bar transgender people from ...

Top stories - CBS News - 5 hours ago

The model, British tech and Russia's war machine

£1.6m of British kit shipped to companies tied to Russian military despite sanctions, customs documents claim.

Biden Agrees to Supply Ukraine With Anti-Personnel Mines

The decision is the latest in a series of moves by the U.S. and Russia that have escalated tensions between the two.

Top stories - The New York Times - 10 hours ago

Trump lawyers demand judge 'immediately' throw out hush money case

Donald Trump's attorneys are demanding the judge who presided over his New York hush money trial and conviction immediately throw out the case, saying it would be "uniquely destabilizing to the ...

WATCH: Social media firestorm over free-range kids

A Georgia mom was arrested in front of her children, after her 10-year-old walked alone to the store.

Archegos boss sentenced to prison over massive fraud

Hwang was found guilty of fraud in a case that cost Wall Street banks billions of dollars in losses.

How Trump's mass deportation plans could affect food, farming industry

President-elect Donald Trump confirmed that he plans to address illegal immigration in the U.S. through a mass deportation program. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady discusses how ...

Top stories - CBS News - 5 hours ago

Idaho college murders: Prosecutors can seek death penalty against man charged with killing 4 students

The man accused of murdering four University of Idaho students two years ago may be punished with the death penalty if he is convicted, the trial judge has ruled.

‘Get Somebody Else to Do It’: Trump Resistance Encounters Fatigue

Donald J. Trump’s grass-roots opponents search for a new playbook as they reckon with how little they accomplished during his first term.

Top stories - The New York Times - 8 hours ago

WATCH: Trump joins Elon Musk in Texas for SpaceX Starship launch

On Tuesday, SpaceX launched the most powerful super-heavy Starship rocket on its sixth test flight, but were forced to perform a splashdown after an issue with the booster.

Fourth tourist dies of suspected methanol poisoning in Laos

Some suspect the tourists consumed drinks laced with methanol, a deadly substance often found in bootleg alcohol.

Who is Linda McMahon, Trump's pick for education secretary?

President-elect Donald Trump announced he plans to nominate former wrestling executive Linda McMahon as education secretary. Washington Post political investigative reporter Beth Reinhard joins ...

Top stories - CBS News - 5 hours ago

Duct-taped banana sells for more than $6 million at auction

"Comedian," a banana duct-taped to a white wall — or an acclaimed piece of art, depending how you look at it — sold at a Sotheby's auction for $6.24 million.

North Carolina Republicans Push to Seize Power From Top Democrats

The state’s Republican-controlled legislature passed a sweeping bill that would erode the power of the Democratic governor and attorney general and hand the G.O.P. more control over elections.

Top stories - The New York Times - 7 hours ago

WATCH: Mom surprises kids with 'Bluey'-inspired Christmas tree

Samir and Samaya were completely surprised!

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.

Top stories - The New York Times - 3 hours ago

'Rust' director says film's premiere is 'bittersweet'

More than three years after the fatal shooting on the set of “Rust,” the film finally made its debut Wednesday at the Camerimage Film Festival in Poland.

How pine cones collection 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 - 5 hours ago

Top footballer took thousands of pounds, claim teammates and parents

Natasha Harding, now Allen-Wyatt, is accused of taking money for coaching that she did not deliver.

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