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Elusive carnivore, once thought to be extinct, spotted by remote trail cameras in California
2+ hour, 4+ min ago (265+ words) Updated on: January 29, 2026 / 2:13 PM EST / CBS News Researchers at Oregon State University have collected new data about an elusive forest carnivore "renowned for its cuteness" that was nearly driven to extinction in the 20th cetury. The coastal marten, also known as…...
Some Americans are carrying their passports in Minnesota: "The reality of Minneapolis right now"
2+ hour, 15+ min ago (370+ words) January 29, 2026 / 2:01 PM EST / CBS News Some American citizens have begun carrying their passports in Minneapolis, fearful that they'll be mistaken for undocumented immigrants and detained amid'a surge'of federal agents to the city. CBS News spoke with'several people of color, some…...
Homan says he's shifting focus of Minneapolis ICE operations to targeted enforcement
2+ hour, 16+ min ago (38+ words) Border czar Tom Homan spoke in Minnesota Thursday, saying he would stay there "till the problem's gone." CBS News' Ian Lee and Olivia Rinaldi have more. Homan says he's shifting focus of Minneapolis ICE operations to targeted enforcement...
Senate fails to advance government funding bill, Democrats demand ICE reform
2+ hour, 30+ min ago (43+ words) The Senate failed to advance a government funding package Thursday with Democrats demanding reforms to immigration agencies. The deadline for a government shutdown is Saturday. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion reports. Senate fails to advance government funding bill, Democrats…...
Trump to sign order launching new initiative to address drug addiction
2+ hour, 40+ min ago (165+ words) Updated on: January 29, 2026 / 1:41 PM EST / CBS News Washington " President Trump will sign an executive order Thursday afternoon to coordinate a federal government response to drug addiction and substance abuse. According to a White House fact sheet, the order will create…...
Sonya Massey's family reacts to Sean Grayson's sentence
2+ hour, 56+ min ago (39+ words) Sonya Massey's family is reacting to the sentencing of former deputy Sean Grayson, who was convicted of murder for fatally shooting Massey during a 911 response. CBS News' Karen Hua reports. Sonya Massey's family reacts to Sean Grayson's sentence...
Want to consolidate debt without a loan? Here are your options.
3+ hour, 15+ min ago (146+ words) January 29, 2026 / 1:01 PM EST / CBS News The good news is that a loan isn't the only way to streamline what you owe. There are other ways to organize debt, lower monthly payments or reduce balances, all without borrowing more money upfront....
Severe cold persists as forecasters track another potential East Coast storm
3+ hour, 15+ min ago (366+ words) January 29, 2026 / 1:01 PM EST / CBS News Another winter storm may be headed toward the East Coast of the United States this weekend, on the heels of a powerful and deadly system that blanketed huge swaths of the country in snow and…...
Watch: Schumer says DHS bill "still needs a lot of work," lists 3 goals to "rein in ICE"
3+ hour, 45+ min ago (74+ words) Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer spoke on the chamber's floor ahead of a procedural vote to advance a government funding package. Schumer said the bill to fund the Department of Homeland Security "still needs a lot of work" and listed…...
Scientists "quite surprised" to find one polar bear population thriving: "A fat bear is a healthy bear"
4+ hour, 10+ min ago (412+ words) January 29, 2026 / 12:06 PM EST / CBS News Scientists have reported some rare good news from the Arctic. As the climate changes and the ice melts, in one region at least, polar bears are thriving " finding new ways to survive, and even packing…...