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5 people found dead in home in Lake Station, Indiana

It was unclear if the victims were all members of the same family, how the victims died, or if any children were involved.

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Posted: February 21, 2025, 10:48 pm


Trump fires Gen. Charles Q. Brown as chair of the Joint Chiefs of Staff

President Trump said he is nominating Air Force Lt. Gen. Dan "Razin" Caine to be the next chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.

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Posted: February 21, 2025, 10:37 pm


Who could secure NAACP Image Awards' most coveted wins?

Kendrick Lamar, Beyoncé and Doechii are among several artists who have already won big in the NAACP Image Awards ahead of the main event airing this Saturday on Paramount+ and BET. Former Vice President Kamala Harris is set to receive the Chairman's Award as well. NAACP CEO Derrick Johnson and BET CEO Scott Mills join "The Daily Report" to discuss.

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Posted: February 21, 2025, 9:34 pm


Pentagon to fire 5,400 probationary workers, institute hiring freeze

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has directed the Pentagon to come up with plans to cut 8% from the defense budget in each of the next five years, sources familiar with his plans told CBS News.

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Posted: February 21, 2025, 9:18 pm


Los Angeles DA opposes new Menendez brothers trial

The Los Angeles district attorney said he does not support a new trial for Erik and Lyle Menendez, who are serving life sentences for the 1989 murders of their parents. CBS News reporter Jasmine Veal reports.

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Posted: February 21, 2025, 8:51 pm


IRS employee says getting fired over performance was an insult

Thousands of Internal Revenue Service employees are out of a job as the Trump administration cuts the size of its workforce. CBS News reporter Kati Weis spoke with one of those employees.

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Posted: February 21, 2025, 8:51 pm


Trump to meet with Polish president, amid discussions about Ukraine war

Polish President Andrzej Duda is expected to meet with President Trump on the sidelines of the Conservative Political Action conference on Saturday.

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Posted: February 21, 2025, 8:03 pm


His dream of playing basketball in the U.S. helped him find a second family

Ama Sow moved to Pennsylvania to fulfill his basketball dreams. But when his school closed unexpectedly, he was left penniless and homeless. That's when a local family opened their home to him.

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Posted: February 21, 2025, 7:40 pm


Yankees finally permits players to sport full beards

The New York Yankees have finally thrown in the razor and will allow players to have beards. John Dickerson takes a look back at the sport's history with facial hair.

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Posted: February 21, 2025, 7:35 pm


Changes coming to FBI under Kash Patel's leadership

Kash Patel was sworn in as the controversial new FBI director under President Trump. Scott MacFarlane breaks down the changes coming for the department.

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Posted: February 21, 2025, 7:33 pm


WIld "super pigs" wreak havoc around U.S-Canada border

On the U.S.-Canada border, there's an epic battle between man and beast going on -- and it seems the beasts are winning. Large wild hogs are wreaking havoc on ranches and farmland on both sides of the border. Adam Yamaguchi reports.

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Posted: February 21, 2025, 7:30 pm


Ukraine is close to signing rare earth minerals deal with U.S., White House official says

Beneath the battle-scarred fields of Ukraine lies a hidden treasure -- rare earth minerals used to power the world's most advanced technologies. White House National Security Adviser Mike Waltz said Ukraine is close to signing a deal giving the United States access to these scarce resources. Axios senior political reporter Marc Caputo joins to discuss.

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Posted: February 21, 2025, 7:28 pm


Why Republicans are at odds about how to fund the government

The Republican-controlled Senate adopted a $340 billion budget blueprint. Next week, the GOP-led House will advance its own proposal. There are some differences in strategy, and President Trump prefers the House approach. Caitlin Huey-Burns explains.

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Posted: February 21, 2025, 7:26 pm


Betty White is getting her own postage stamp

Legendary TV icon Betty White will be honored in March with a stamp, the U.S. Postal Service announced.

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Posted: February 21, 2025, 7:22 pm


Couple takes in Senegalese high school basketball player left homeless by private school closure

Ama Sow, a young boy from Senegal, West Africa, had dreams of playing basketball in America. A private high school in Pittsburgh sponsored him, but then went out of business, leaving Sow homeless. That's when a local couple stepped in to help. Steve Hartman goes "On the Road" for the story.

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Posted: February 21, 2025, 7:21 pm


Researcher shows "dramatic" change in Norway glacier ice levels

A new study this week in the Nature journal found mountain glaciers are melting more than twice as rapidly as in the early 2000s. They lost more than 600 billion tons of ice in 2023 when David Schecter visited Svalbard, Norway.

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Posted: February 21, 2025, 7:18 pm


Israel says slain Israeli mother was not among hostage remains released by Hamas

Hamas plans to release six more Israeli hostages this week, and in turn, Israel will return and release 600 Palestinian prisoners. The latest swap is part of the ceasefire deal, which is still holding despite Israel's anger over a return of remains earlier this week. Debora Patta reports.

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Posted: February 21, 2025, 7:15 pm


Could Elon Musk benefit from DOGE cuts at consumer protection watchdog?

Earlier this month, President Trump fired Rohit Chopra, director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. Lesley Stahl has more on the agency and the Trump administration's attempts to dismantle it.

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Posted: February 21, 2025, 7:11 pm


IRS employee among those fired by Trump during tax season speaks out

President Trump is eliminating more than 6,700 at the Internal Revenue Service at the height of tax season. Nancy Cordes looks at the impact of the cuts on the workers and Americans who depend on them.

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Posted: February 21, 2025, 7:09 pm


Pope Francis' medical team says he is not out of danger yet

Pope Francis' medical team provided a health update as he battles pneumonia in both lungs. CBS News senior foreign correspondent Seth Doane reports.

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Posted: February 21, 2025, 7:03 pm


Hamas says it's sending Israel Shiri Bibas' remains after returning unidentified body instead

Hamas is vowing to investigate why Shiri Bibas' body was not one of the four returned to Israel this week alongside her two young sons. CBS News foreign correspondent Debora Patta reports.

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Posted: February 21, 2025, 7:01 pm


Judge blocks Trump's executive order ending federal support for DEI programs

A federal judge has blocked a sweeping executive order from President Trump that sought to end government support for programs promoting diversity, equity and inclusion.

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Posted: February 21, 2025, 6:56 pm


Multiple lawsuits challenging DOGE's efforts to cut federal government's size

The Trump administration is facing over 80 lawsuits that are making their way through the legal system. CBS News Department of Justice reporter Jake Rosen breaks down the latest developments.

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Posted: February 21, 2025, 6:51 pm


Trump administration allows groups to provide legal help to migrant kids

The Trump administration has lifted its order that suspended some groups from providing legal services to migrant children. Michael Lukens, executive director for the Amica Center for immigration rights, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.

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Posted: February 21, 2025, 6:42 pm


What happened in Luigi Mangione's New York City status hearing

Luigi Mangione, the man accused of killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, appeared for a status hearing in New York state court on Friday. CBS News political reporter and attorney Katrina Kaufman has the details.

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Posted: February 21, 2025, 6:42 pm


L.A. Mayor pressed over why she is removing Fire Chief Kristin Crowley

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass has removed the city's fire chief from her position in the wake of last month's deadly wildfires. CBS News correspondent Carter Evans reports.

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Posted: February 21, 2025, 6:39 pm


What's next in the Eric Adams corruption case

The federal corruption case against New York City Mayor Eric Adams remains intact, for now. On Friday, a judge put the Justice Department's request to dismiss the charges on hold. He's appointed an outside lawyer to argue against dropping the case. CBS News justice correspondent Scott MacFarlane is following the story.

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Posted: February 21, 2025, 6:28 pm


Justice Department shuts down federal law enforcement misconduct tracker

The database allowed federal law enforcement agencies to privately search for information on a new hire or officer within their ranks.

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Posted: February 21, 2025, 6:21 pm


What do we know about Trump administration and DOGE's mass firings?

A federal judge is giving President Trump the go-ahead to continue mass firings of thousands of federal employees, for now. CBS News White House reporter Aaron Navarro and CBS News congressional correspondent Caitlin Huey-Burns report on the mass firings.

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Posted: February 21, 2025, 6:14 pm


Are 150-year-olds collecting social security? What to know about Musk's claims

Elon Musk says the Department of Government Efficiency has found rampant fraud at the Social Security Administration. But that may not be the case, and an aging computer system could instead be to blame. Wired reporter David Gilbert joins "America Decides" to explain.

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Posted: February 21, 2025, 6:06 pm