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A fact check of Trump's "border czar" claims about U.S. fentanyl deaths
Both President-elect Donald Trump and incoming "border czar" Tom Homan cite inflated figures, with Trump often makes a misleading connection between migrants illegally crossing the border and the ...CBS News - Dec. 7 -
12/6: CBS Evening News
UnitedHealthcare CEO killing investigation widens to outside New York City; Buffalo Bills rookie Ray Davis honors "Big Brother" mentor at gameCBS News - Dec. 7 -
12/6: CBS News Weekender
Lana Zak reports on the latest in the investigation into the shooting of UnitedHealthCare's CEO, the November jobs report and what it says about the state of the economy, and a review of some of ...CBS News - Dec. 6 -
Dec 6: CBS News 24/7, 1pm ET
Investigators visit gun dealers in Connecticut in connection to the weapon used in killing of UnitedHealthcare's CEO; Notre Dame Cathedral to reopen five years after devastating fire.CBS News - Dec. 6 -
12/5: CBS Evening News
Search intensifies for gunman who fatally shot UnitedHealthcare CEO; Biden holds his final White House Christmas tree lighting ceremonyCBS News - Dec. 6 -
Fact or Fiction: LeBron James' Lakers are stuck in the middle
Los Angeles has lost seven of its last nine games, including an OT thriller on the road Friday. What is the franchise's path forward?Yahoo Sports - Dec. 6 -
Dec 6: CBS News 24/7, 10am ET
Aftershock concerns after 7.0 magnitude earthquake shakes California; Pressure mounts on South Korea's president ahead of tomorrow's impeachment vote.CBS News - Dec. 6 -
Will the Senate give up its constitutional check on Trump's nominees?
As Donald Trump takes a wrecking ball to what is left of our political norms, we need to stop thinking about guardrails of democracy and start thinking about barricades and trenches.The Hill - Dec. 6 -
Hegseth submitting forms for FBI background check
President-elect Donald Trump's pick for secretary of defense, Pete Hegseth, is submitting to an FBI background check as he continues to face allegations of inappropriate workplace behavior, ...CBS News - Dec. 6 -
"CBS Evening News" headlines for Thursday, Dec. 5, 2024
Here's a look at the top stories making headlines on the "CBS Evening News with Norah O'Donnell."CBS News - Dec. 5 -
Dec 5: CBS News 24/7, 1pm ET
Pete Hegseth continues to meet with lawmakers amid replacement reports; Magnitude 6.6 earthquake hits Humboldt County, CaliforniaCBS News - Dec. 5 -
Facts vs. Feelings: Stars to ride or fade down the stretch, fill-ins for Week 14
Liz Loza has a feeling you'll want to dig into these facts about players who could lead you to a championshipESPN - Dec. 5 -
Let's check in on 10 intriguing QB situations: Mahomes' slump, Herbert's surge
Why has Patrick Mahomes not been himself? Our reporters check in on 10 quarterback situations.ESPN - Dec. 5 -
12/4: CBS Evening News
Search on for gunman who killed UnitedHealthcare CEO; Truck driver honored for courageous rescue of wounded Texas officerCBS News - Dec. 5 -
Airlines and Senators Battle Over Added Fees for Checked Bags and Seating
At a congressional hearing on Wednesday, senators framed the tacked-on fees for passenger seats or bags as akin to extortion. Airline executives pushed back, saying they gave customers options.The New York Times - Dec. 4 -
Police across the U.S. are illegally selling firearms, CBS News investigation finds
A CBS News investigation found dozens of law enforcement leaders buying and illegally selling guns. A review of government audits and court records over the last 20 years uncovered instances in 23 ...CBS News - Dec. 4 -
Dec 4: CBS News 24/7, 1pm ET
UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson killed in shooting outside Manhattan hotel; Airline executives defend seat and bag fees before Senate panel.CBS News - Dec. 4 -
Dec 4: CBS News 24/7, 10am ET
United Healthcare CEO shot and killed outside New York apartment; North Carolina residents battle freezing conditions.CBS News - Dec. 4 -
Democrats are checked out after their drubbing — here’s how they can reengage
Democrats were once masters of the populist message. If they want to rebuild after last month’s electoral disaster, they’ll need to reconnect with that part of their political psyche — fast.The Hill - Dec. 4 -
Trump considering replacing Hegseth with DeSantis for defense secretary pick, sources tell CBS News
Sources tell CBS News President-elect Donald Trump is considering making Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis his pick for secretary of defense after allegations of misconduct surfaced from Pete Hegseth's ...CBS News - Dec. 4 -
12/3: CBS Evening News
Pete Hegseth, Trump's pick for defense secretary, on shaky ground; Colorado deputies hailed as heroes for fiery home rescueCBS News - Dec. 4 -
Republican senators torn over FBI background checks for Trump Cabinet picks
Republicans senators returned to Washington after Thanksgiving recess to a renewed peppering of questions about President-elect Donald Trump's Cabinet picks.ABC News - Dec. 3 -
FACT FOCUS: Vermont ruling does not say schools can vaccinate children without parental consent
Social media users are misrepresenting a Vermont Supreme Court ruling, falsely claiming that it gives schools permission to vaccinate children even if their parents do not consentABC News - Dec. 3 -
Trump team agrees to DoJ background checks for nominees
Transition officials sign agreement after weeks-long delay as teams of investigators ready to process clearances. Donald Trump’s transition team on Tuesday signed an agreement to allow the US ...The Guardian - Dec. 3 -
Trump Team Signs Agreement to Allow F.B.I. Background Checks for Nominees
President-elect Donald J. Trump let weeks pass before signing the agreement as his team considered using private investigators instead.The New York Times - Dec. 3 -
Will Indiana Jones And The Great Circle Run On Your PC? Check Out The Requirements
Indiana Jones and the Great Circle is just a few days away from launch, and Bethesda has now revealed the game's PC specs ahead of the game's December 6 early access period and December 9 launch. ...GameSpot - Dec. 3 -
Dec 3: CBS News 24/7, 1pm ET
President Biden does not comment on pardon for Hunter during address in Angola; Stowaway passenger on Delta flight in Paris to return to U.S. tomorrow.CBS News - Dec. 3 -
Trump agrees to DOJ background checks on administration nominees, appointments
President-elect Donald Trump sparked controversy by tapping Pete Hegseth, Kash Patel, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Tulsi Gabbard for top administration jobs.CNBC - Dec. 3 -
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Trump transition signs MOU with DOJ to facilitate FBI background checks
President-elect Trump’s transition team announced Tuesday it had signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Justice Department, which will allow the FBI to conduct background checks for ...The Hill - Dec. 3 -
Miami's Cristobal on CFP berth: 'Go to the facts'
Miami coach Mario Cristobal said Tuesday the CFP selection committee should "go to the facts" when deciding whether the Hurricanes, with 10 wins, deserve an at-large berth.ESPN - Dec. 3 -
The Fantasy Basketball Vibe Check: Is LeBron cooked?
Dan Titus delivers this week's fantasy basketball Vibe Check, identifying three buy-low candidates in the process!Yahoo Sports - Dec. 3 -
Dec 3: CBS News 24/7, 10am ET
Pete Hegseth pressed for answers about removal as leader of veterans' group; "Giving machines" available in 100 cities and 32 states.CBS News - Dec. 3 -
Fantasy Football Fact or Fluke: Finding trustworthy emergency starts for Week 14
With the Week 14 byepocalypse here, fantasy football managers fighting for playoff spots will have to dig deep to set lineups. Renee Miller is here to help.Yahoo Sports - Dec. 3 -
To beat China, Washington needs facts, not myths, about telework
Despite misconceptions, the federal workforce has embraced telework at a rate consistent with or lower than the private sector, and telework has proven to be a cost-effective and productive way to ...The Hill - Dec. 3 -
12/2: CBS Evening News
Biden faces backlash for granting pardon to son Hunter; Amazon's driver program faces criticism over safety issuesCBS News - Dec. 3 -
Amazon trucking contractors have higher rates of safety violations, CBS News finds
Contracted truckers hauling packages between Amazon facilities are more likely to engage in dangerous behavior on the roads than other carriers, according to federal data analyzed by CBS News.CBS News - Dec. 2 -
Were Hunter Biden’s Prosecutions a Result of Political Pressure? A Look at the Facts
The gun case federal prosecutors brought against Hunter Biden was relatively rare, but the tax charges he pleaded guilty to may have been less unusual.The New York Times - Dec. 2 -
Dec 2: CBS News 24/7, 1pm ET
President Biden pardons son Hunter Biden for federal gun charges and tax evasion; Closing arguments to end trial of veteran accused of deadly chokeholdCBS News - Dec. 2
