Here’s a look at the top stories making headlines on the “CBS Evening News with Norah O’Donnell.”
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The Justice Department on Tuesday released former special counsel Jack Smith’s report on President-elect Donald Trump’s alleged efforts to overturn the results of the 2020 election. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane and former Deputy Assistant Attorney General Tom Dupree join “America Decides” to unpack the findings.
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Sources tell CBS News that Israel and Hamas have agreed in principle to a ceasefire and hostage deal. CBS News foreign correspondent Ramy Inocencio is in Tel Aviv with more. Then, national security contributor Sam Vinograd joins with analysis.
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Former special counsel Jack Smith’s report has been released on his investigation into then-President Donald Trump’s alleged efforts to overturn the results of the 2020 election. Smith claims had Trump not won the 2024 election and the case was allowed to proceed, the president-elect would have been found guilty. Scott MacFarlane has more.
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Defense secretary nominee Pete Hegseth faced tough questioning about his views on women in combat and reports of sexual misconduct and excessive drinking during his Senate confirmation hearing Tuesday. Nikole Killion reports.
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Pete Hegseth faces Senate grilling in confirmation hearing; Princess Catherine says cancer is in remission
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Three generations of the Mendoza family and their seven dogs are now crowded into small hotel rooms after their home was destroyed in the California wildfires. The family is thankful to be alive and focused on recovery, but Javier Mendoza, 87, said his options are limited and he’s considering returning to work after being retired.
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U.S. wholesale inflation rose 0.2% last month on higher energy prices.
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Damage caused by Palisades Fire and the Eaton Fire in Altadena were captured by photojournalists as L.A. officials map the extent of the blazes.
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Group that successfully fought affirmative action in colleges accuses fast-food chain of discrimination against high schoolers.
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