Alarm over new law giving Paraguay powers to crack down on NGOs

Cyclists on phones face jail under Japan’s new laws

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Law enforcement is on alert for Election Day threats, according to a new report.

Philippine president signs new laws to secure sea territory, clashing with China

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Liberty Finally Give New York City a Basketball Championship

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Israeli strikes pound Lebanon's Baalbek as new Hezbollah leader gives speech

Strikes hit Lebanon's Baalbek area after Israel warned residents to evacuate. Meanwhile, new Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem gave his first public speech since taking command. CBS News' Holly Williams ...

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Donald J. Trump picked up support among Latino and Black working-class voters, giving the party hope for a new way to win in a diversifying nation.

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New York City Will Stop Giving Debit Cards to Migrants

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Vietnam veteran gives new U.S. flag to patriot who couldn't serve

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10-0 Indiana gives Cignetti new 8-year contract

Indiana has agreed to a contract extension and raise for coach Curt Cignetti after he has led the Hoosiers to a 10-0 start in his first season.

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As the Clippers open their new arena, breaking down the true value of a new home

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Israel downs 5 Hezbollah drones over Mediterranean Sea

Overnight, Israel carried out air strikes across Lebanon. The new attacks come just a day after Israel said a Hezbollah drone targeted Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's home. CBS News ...

Widow accuses health board of 'letting families down' over deaths

Louise Slorance spoke before giving evidence to the Scottish Hospitals Inquiry after the death of husband Andrew.

CNBC host Kernen tangles with Scaramucci over Trump criticism: 'Calm down'

CNBC host Joe Kernen pressed Anthony Scaramucci, a former aide to President-elect Trump who is now one of his prominent critics, during an interview on the network Friday about his attacking of ...

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First minister 'calm down' plea on farm tax row

Wales' first minister says only a "tiny proportion" of farms in Wales hit by inheritance changes.

Blackout hits French Caribbean island of Guadeloupe as striking workers shut down power

Workers on strike have shut down power across the French Caribbean island of Guadeloupe and left its more than 370,000 inhabitants without electricity

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Way-too-early 2025 MLB Power Rankings: Who's No. 1? How far down are the Mets?!

The Dodgers just won the 2024 World Series -- and we're already looking ahead to next year.

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House GOP braces for bitter fight over the power to oust a speaker

Most GOP lawmakers despise the rule, which allows a small faction of the conference to wield outsize influence over the agenda. But conservatives are prepared to fight for it.

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Sharpe and Clingan power the Trail Blazers to a 106-98 victory over the Timberwolves

Shaedon Sharpe scored 33 points, Donovan Clingan narrowly missed a triple-double with 17 points, 13 rebounds and eight blocks on Wednesday, and the Portland Trail Blazers beat the Minnesota ...

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