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Ukraine agrees to peace deal, only "minor details" left, official says

A push by the Trump administration to end Russia's war on Ukraine appears to make headway, with Kyiv saying Zelenskyy could visit D.C. within days to finalize a deal.

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Posted: November 26, 2025, 1:36 am


Noem made decision not to turn around deportation flights after judge's order, DOJ says

DHS Secretary Kristi Noem made the final decision to allow a group of deportees to be handed over to El Salvador after a judge said their flights must be returned to the U.S., the DOJ said.

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Posted: November 25, 2025, 10:54 pm


National Park Service to hike entrance fees for foreign visitors

The fee change for international visitors will impact 11 national parks, including the Grand Canyon, Yellowstone and Yosemite, according to the Interior Department.

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Posted: November 25, 2025, 10:18 pm


Trump administration orders review of refugees who entered under Biden, memo shows

The Trump administration has directed a review of refugees admitted under former President Joe Biden, part of an effort to identify potential reasons that would disqualify them from being able to stay.

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Posted: November 25, 2025, 9:29 pm


11/21: CBS Evening News

Trump and Mamdani find common ground after trading barbs for months; Retired cop offers free mobile laundry service for homeless people

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Posted: November 25, 2025, 9:17 pm


11/25: CBS Evening News

FBI opens probe into Democrats who urged military not to follow unlawful orders; Great Thanksgiving debate: Turkey or ham?

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Posted: November 25, 2025, 8:29 pm


The crossword puzzle celebrates its centennial

Millions of people spend a few relaxing moments each day working on crossword puzzles. But few people know these brain-teasers were the invention of one man 100 years ago. Faith Salie reports.

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Posted: November 25, 2025, 8:27 pm


The continuing popularity of Sherlock Holmes

As Benedict Cumberbatch returns to PBS playing a modern-day Sherlock Holmes, Mo Rocca dons a deerstalker and tries to solve the mystery of the lasting appeal of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's great detective.

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Posted: November 25, 2025, 8:26 pm


11/25: The Takeout with Major Garrett

White House: "Delicate, but not insurmountable" details remain in proposed peace plan for war in Ukraine; New book dives into secret languages around us.

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Posted: November 25, 2025, 7:45 pm


Michigan-Ohio State rivalry now includes who handles trash better

An annual challenge has campuses nationwide competing to see who can recycle and compost the most waste generated at home football games.

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Posted: November 25, 2025, 7:35 pm


Tornado hits Houston area, damaging over 100 homes

More than 100 homes have been damaged after a tornado touched down in a residential area outside Houston.

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Posted: November 25, 2025, 7:31 pm


Trump pardons turkeys Gobble and Waddle in annual tradition

The annual turkey pardoning is a favorite tradition at the White House.

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Posted: November 25, 2025, 7:01 pm


Accusations of "sedition" spark uproar. Here's what the law says.

Six Democratic lawmakers are facing federal inquiries after they recorded a video urging military service members not to follow unlawful orders, a message President Trump alleged was "seditious."

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Posted: November 25, 2025, 6:57 pm


Great Thanksgiving debate: Turkey or ham?

Turkey has long been the undisputed heavyweight champion of Thanksgiving. Now, another holiday underdog is making a play. Kelly O'Grady reports.

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Posted: November 25, 2025, 6:57 pm


Maps show where storms threaten Thanksgiving travel across the U.S.

Two storm systems are forecast to bring rain, snow and powerful winds to various parts of the U.S. this week, in the days leading up to Thanksgiving.

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Posted: November 25, 2025, 6:56 pm


FBI opens inquiry into Democrats over "illegal orders," lawmakers say

The group appeared in a video last week that called on service members and members of the intelligence community to "refuse illegal orders."

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Posted: November 25, 2025, 6:44 pm


Michigan-Ohio State football rivalry now includes who handles trash better

When you're part of one of the greatest rivalries in sports, Michigan vs. Ohio State, you'll talk trash about anything, including actual game day trash -- and who cleans it up better. David Schechter reports.

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Posted: November 25, 2025, 6:44 pm


West Virginia Sen. Jim Justice agrees to pay nearly $5.2 million in back taxes

U.S. Sen. Jim Justice of West Virginia has agreed to pay nearly $5.2 million in overdue personal taxes.

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Posted: November 25, 2025, 6:42 pm


How turkeys pardoned by Trump were chosen

Travis Pittman of Wayne County, North Carolina, had the honor of raising Gobble and Waddle -- the two turkeys selected to be pardoned by President Trump. Ed O'Keefe reports.

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Posted: November 25, 2025, 6:38 pm


House Speaker Mike Johnson says House GOP does not want to extend health care subsidies: sources

The White House's plan to draft an Affordable Care Act subsidies extension may have hit a snag. CBS News has confirmed that House Speaker Mike Johnson called senior Trump officials, telling them that most House Republicans have little interest in extending the tax subsidies once they expire at the end of the year. CBS News political reporter Hunter Woodall has more details.

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Posted: November 25, 2025, 6:29 pm


Burt Meyer, inventor of Lite-Brite and Rock 'Em Sock 'Em Robots, dies at 99

Burt Meyer's creations arrived in the postwar boom, when plastic molding and mass production transformed how American kids played.

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Posted: November 25, 2025, 6:28 pm


Trump optimistic on Russia-Ukraine peace deal even after deadly Russian strike

President Trump says only a few "points of disagreement" remain on a possible deal to end the war between Russia and Ukraine. The president says he will meet with the leaders of both countries only when the deal is in its final stages. Weijia Jiang has more.

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Posted: November 25, 2025, 6:27 pm


FDNY commissioner: Ideological differences with Mamdani factored into resignation

Robert Tucker, who was appointed to the role in August 2024, announced his resignation the day after Mamdani was elected mayor of New York City.

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Posted: November 25, 2025, 6:25 pm


The origins of the presidential turkey pardon

President Trump pardoned two turkeys named Gobble and Waddle on Tuesday. With that in mind, CBS News' Lindsey Reiser serves up the origins of the pardon event, one of Washington's quirkiest traditions.

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Posted: November 25, 2025, 6:25 pm


X's new feature reveals surprising origins of some popular accounts

Over the weekend, Elon Musk's X unveiled a feature that lets users see where an account is based — and it led to some surprises.

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Posted: November 25, 2025, 6:09 pm


Family therapist on handling heated dinner table conversations: "Take a deep breath"

With people across the U.S. gathering with family for the holidays, many are hoping that uncomfortable dinner table conversations will not be on the menu. Samantha Quigneaux, a licensed marriage and family therapist, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.

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Posted: November 25, 2025, 5:48 pm


U.S. cities will see big tourism boost from World Cup, analysis predicts

After a lackluster year for tourism, the U.S. is likely to see a jump in international visitors for the 2026 World Cup, economists say.

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Posted: November 25, 2025, 4:31 pm


5 people dead in crash on Highway 83, 2 injured

A total of five people were killed in a car crash on Highway 83 in Douglas County. Three of those people were children.

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Posted: November 25, 2025, 3:37 pm


U.S. mountain climber among 2 killed in a fall on New Zealand's highest peak

Specialists from rescue organizations and government agencies recovered the dead climbers' bodies late Tuesday.

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Posted: November 25, 2025, 3:05 pm


ByHeart says all its baby formula could be tainted with botulism

ByHeart said it can't rule out that all of its baby formula across all product lots could be contaminated, citing recent test results.

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Posted: November 25, 2025, 1:13 pm