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The move to dismiss federal corruption charges against New York City Mayor Eric Adams is now up to a judge. On Wednesday, the DOJ argued the case restricts the mayor’s ability to help enforce President Trump’s immigration policies. Adams has denied any wrongdoing.
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has met with the U.S. envoy to Ukraine and Russia a day after President Trump called him a dictator. CBS News senior foreign correspondent Elizabeth Palmer reports.
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Six of Alana Zeitchik’s family members were taken hostage by Hamas in the October 7 attacks on Israel. All but one have been released, her cousin’s husband David Cunio remains in captivity. Zeitchik joined CBS News to discuss the situation.
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In Houston, law enforcement says they stopped what could have been a mass casualty attack at a high school. Police claim two teenage girls posted their alleged plan on social media. Both are in custody.
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Hanceville Police Chief Jason Marlin and four of his officers are accused of multiple crimes, including removing evidence from the department’s evidence room.
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A federal judge says he needs more time to decide whether or not to accept the Justice Department’s request to drop corruption charges against New York City Mayor Eric Adams after a hearing on the motion Wednesday. Attorney and CBS News political reporter Katrina Kaufman was in the courtroom for the hearing and has a recap.
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Kentucky is working to recover after devastating flooding and winter storms in the state killed at least 14 people. CBS News national environmental correspondent David Schechter reports on the state’s deadly storms in recent years and how they compare.
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Lawmakers are raising concerns about the Trump administration’s growing federal layoffs. Republican Sen. Lisa Murkowski of Alaska discusses its impact on her constituents and CBS News congressional correspondent Caitlin Huey-Burns reports.
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President Trump has floated the idea of Canada becoming the next state to join the Union. But how it would change the U.S. politically if that happened? CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett walks through a thought experiment.
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After months of delays, the historic SS United States ocean liner finally moved out of Philadelphia on a new voyage as it prepares to become the world’s largest artificial reef off the Florida coast. John Dickerson and Maurice DuBois have details.
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