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Alleged drug smugglers jumped overboard in latest boat strikes, U.S. military says
2+ hour, 34+ min ago (461+ words) December 31, 2025 / 6:50 PM EST / CBS News Washington " Individuals on board two alleged drug smuggling boats jumped into the water after an initial strike on another boat on Tuesday, the U.S. military said." " U.S. Southern Command announced Wednesday that three "narco-trafficking vessels traveling as…...
Judge voids decision to end legal status of 60,000 immigrants from Honduras, Nepal and Nicaragua
2+ hour, 41+ min ago (404+ words) December 31, 2025 / 6:43 PM EST / CBS News A federal judge in California on Wednesday voided the Trump administration's move to terminate the Temporary Protected Status of roughly 60,000 immigrants from Honduras, Nepal and Nicaragua, calling it a "pre-ordained decision." Homeland Security Secretary Kristi…...
Rivers’ brief comeback to end as Colts opt to start Leonard at QB against Houston
2+ hour, 53+ min ago (800+ words) Philip Rivers" brief comeback is over " and apparently so is his career. Again. The 44-year-old quarterback who came out of retirement to try and lead the Indianapolis Colts back to the playoffs three weeks ago will not start Sunday"s…...
Some states set to impose SNAP bans on soda, candy and other foods
3+ hour, 29+ min ago (898+ words) Updated on: December 31, 2025 / 6:01 PM EST / CBS/AP Starting New Year's Day, some food-stamp recipients around the U.S. will be banned from using the government nutrition assistance to buy candy, soda and other foods." Indiana, Iowa, Nebraska, Utah and West Virginia are…...
Trump administration takes back control of D.C. golf courses
4+ hour, 3+ min ago (336+ words) December 31, 2025 / 5:21 PM EST / CBS News Washington " The Trump administration has terminated the National Links Trust's lease with the National Park Service to manage, operate and renovate Washington, D.C.'s three municipal golf courses, effectively taking back federal control of the courses....
Everything we know about Minnesota's massive fraud schemes
4+ hour, 9+ min ago (302+ words) December 31, 2025 / 5:15 PM EST / CBS News As 2025 draws to a close there is one story that has captured the nation's attention. It's not the striking of boats off the coast of Venezuela allegedly transporting drugs, or China's announcement of military maneuvers…...
Transcript, video of ex-special counsel Jack Smith's testimony on Trump cases released by House Judiciary Committee
4+ hour, 23+ min ago (723+ words) December 31, 2025 / 5:01 PM EST / CBS News Washington " The House Judiciary Committee made public Wednesday a transcript and video from former special counsel Jack Smith's closed-door deposition before lawmakers earlier this month. Smith testified for more than eight hours before lawmakers and…...
Therapist's tips for sticking to New Year's resolutions
4+ hour, 55+ min ago (39+ words) Lisa Palmer, a psychotherapist and founder of the Renew Center of Florida, joins CBS News 24/7 to offer tips on how people can stick to their 2026 goals and resolutions. Therapist's tips for sticking to New Year's resolutions...
Mortgage rates fall to their lowest level in 2025
5+ hour, 21+ min ago (442+ words) December 31, 2025 / 4:03 PM EST / AP The average rate on a 30-year U.S. mortgage fell to its lowest level of 2025 this week, a boost for prospective home buyers. The average long-term mortgage rate dipped to 6.15% from 6.18% last week, mortgage buyer Freddie Mac said…...
ACA enrollee says "we'll have to make some adjustments" amid expiring subsidies
5+ hour, 34+ min ago (41+ words) Alix Flores, an Affordable Care Act Marketplace enrollee, joins CBS News 24/7 to explain how his health care will change in 2026 as subsidies are set to expire. ACA enrollee says "we'll have to make some adjustments" amid expiring subsidies...