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The Middle East is anxiously awaiting the next steps in the Israel-Hamas ceasefire and hostage release deal. CBS News’ Ramy Inocencio breaks down what to expect.
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A deep freeze, thanks to the polar vortex dipping down from Siberia, will bring frigid temperatures to nearly 300 million Americans.
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In L.A., where the historic Palisades and Eaton Fires continue to burn, a Passive House was the only house still standing in its neighborhood.
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The Middle East faced uncertainty on Thursday as the world waits to see if a long-awaited ceasefire deal to end the war in Gaza can make it across the finish line. CBS News’ Ramy Inocencio reports. Then, Senior Vice President and Director of the Middle East program at the Center for Strategic and International Studies Jon Alterman joins “The Daily Report” to analyze.
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Attorney General Merrick Garland delivered his farewell address on Thursday. Meanwhile, House Democrats pushed Speaker Mike Johnson to erect a long-delayed Jan. 6 plaque. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane has more details.
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Telemetry from the Starship froze just more than 8 minutes after launch from Texas, moments after engines began shutting down.
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Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has tapped the state’s attorney general, Ashley Moody, to replace Marco Rubio in the Senate. The longtime Trump-ally was one of several state attorneys general who signed onto a lawsuit aimed at helping President-elect Donald Trump overturn the 2020 election. Washington Post national political reporter Sabrina Rodriguez and The Daily Beast senior political correspondent Juliegrace Brufke join “America Decides” to discuss.
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The proceeds will help short and long-term relief efforts for Southern California wildfire victims.
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Los Angeles-area winds weakened on Thursday night, providing firefighters with a critical window to gain control of the ongoing wildfires. CBS News reporter Andres Gutierrez has more.
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Here’s a look at the top stories making headlines on the “CBS Evening News with Norah O’Donnell.”
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