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A government shutdown looms. The stock market tanks, as the Fed cuts interest rates. Eye on America- Artificial intelligence is being used to create "deep fake pornography" that is often posted online.

New charges revealed against the alleged killer of the United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson. Investigators look for clues in the deadly shooting at a school in Madison, Wisconsin. Could the mineral fluoride be removed from drinking water?

Two killed, suspect dead in school shooting in Madison, Wisconsin, police say. In his first press conference since winning the 2024 election, President-elect Donald Trump defended his choices for top White House positions. Eye on America - A historic partnership is helping restore California’s iconic redwoods, as the Yurok Tribe reclaims 125 acres of forest once exploited for gold and lumber.

The mystery around the unexplained appearance of drones in and around at least six states is widening. The suspect accused of killing Brian Thompson could be ending his fight over extradition to New York early next week. In this week's "on the Road" CBS' Steve Hartman re-visits a holiday tradition with some special gifts from Secret Santa.

A man identifying himself as an American from Missouri, Travis Timmerman, was found in Syria and said he was freed from a seven- month imprisonment after Bashar al-Assad’s regime collapsed. Prosecutors begin gathering evidence for extradition of alleged United healthcare CEO killer. Eye on America - If you're in your 40s, financial experts say paying for a child's college should take a back seat t...

FBI Director Chris Wray set to step down in January. The murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson has sparked many people online to direct their anger at the insurance industry rather than the shooter. Mysterious drones over New Jersey.

Luigi Mangione, suspect charged in UnitedHealthcare CEO's killing, court outburst. Thousands have evacuated along the Malibu coast as the Franklin Fire, driven by intense humidity and strong winds, has destroyed several homes and burned nearly 2,500 acres in Southern California. Thousands of Syrians are desperately searching for answers about loved ones who went missing during the Assad regime.

Police have identified Luigi Mangione as a person of interest in the shooting death of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. Daniel Penny, a 26-year-old Marine veteran, has been found not guilty of criminally negligent homicide in the chokehold death of Jordan Neely on a New York City subway car in 2023. Syrian citizens celebrated the sudden fall of Bashar al-Assad's regime, with fighters from the...

The manhunt for the man who shot and killed United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson now spans several states. There were major developments in the trial of Daniel Penny today when the Judge agreed agreed to drop the count one of manslaughter against Penny. President Biden appears to be considering a wave of pre-emptive pardons prior to leaving office to protect Donald Trump's opponents from potential...

Police have released new photos of the gunman's face and an updated timeline of their movements just before UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson was shot and killed. 7.0 magnitude earthquake rocks California. Eye on America- At least 7,000 pharmacies have closed since 2019 across the U.S., creating “pharmacy deserts.”

A manhunt is underway in New York for the gunman who shot and killed UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in what police are calling a "targeted attack.” President-elect Donald Trump may be considering replacing his choice for defense secretary with Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis amid allegations of sexual and financial misconduct by Pete Hegseth, which the former Fox News host denies. Eye on America -...

South Korea lifts martial law order after parliament voted to defy president. President-elect Donald Trump’s defense secretary choice, Pete Hegseth, may be in jeopardy amid allegations of sexual misconduct and alcohol abuse. Eye on America - A barn in rural Mississippi hides a harrowing truth: it was the site of 14-year-old Emmett Till's lynching in 1955 after he whistled at a White woman.

President Biden pardons son Hunter Biden. President-elect Trump's pick to led defense department comes under further scrutiny. A powerful snowstorm and arctic blast have left parts of Michigan, Ohio, Pennsylvania and New York buried in snow.

It's a wet and chilly Thanksgiving in the Northeast, with some places in upstate New York getting more than half a foot of snow, while several feet of lake-effect snow are expected in areas along the Great Lakes over the weekend. Days after President-elect Donald Trump threatened to impose a 25% tariff on goods entering the U.S. from Mexico and Canada, Trump claimed that Pres. Claudia Sheinbaum of...

The weather will be impacting not only holiday travel but even the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. Several of President-elect Donald Trump's Cabinet and administration picks were targeted by "swatting" attacks or bomb threats. Eye on America- Americans at a tipping point when it comes to tipping.

President Biden announced that the U.S. helped secure a ceasefire deal in Lebanon, which would end fighting between Israel and Hezbollah. President-elect Donald Trump is threatening to impose sweeping new tariffs on Mexico, Canada and China when he takes office as part of his efforts to crack down on illegal immigration and drugs. If implemented, the tariffs could raise prices on everything from g...

Federal judge dismisses election interference case against President-elect Donald Trump. Eye on America- The rising prices of weight loss drugs. How will weather impact millions as they get ready to travel this Thanksgiving holida?

Just as holiday travel is getting underway, dangerous weather is hitting the coasts. All eyes are on President-elect Trump's transition. And for this Friday's "On the Road", CBS' Steve Hartman has a story of one boy's unique obsession with car keys, and the quirky collection that came from it.

BREAKING: President-elect Donald Trump taps former Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi for attorney general after Matt Gaetz, the former Republican congressman from Florida, withdrew from consideration. Pete Hegseth, Trump's pick for defense secretary who is also embroiled in controversy, met with senators Thursday to get them on board with his confirmation despite dealing with sexual assault alleg...

A judge has found Jose Ibarra, a 26-year-old undocumented Venezuelan immigrant, guilty of murdering Georgia nursing student Laken Riley. Deadly bomb cyclone batters Northwest, causing widespread power outages and downing trees. Eye on America- Restoring forests decimated by wildfires.

President-elect Donald Trump and Elon Musk were together for a SpaceX rocket launch in Texas as Musk continues to play a key role in shaping Trump’s cabinet. Controversial picks like Matt Gaetz, a Republican from Florida, for attorney general face questions from some Senate Republicans amid calls for transparency on his ethics investigations. Bomb cyclone threatens the West while the East deals wi...

President-elect Donald Trump confirmed Monday that he is preparing to use military assets to fulfill his campaign promise to carry out a mass deportation of immigrants who are in the country illegally. A lawyer for two women told CBS News that President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for Attorney General, Matt Gaetz, allegedly paid them for sex – and that one of his clients claims she witnessed Gaetz h...

CBS' Congressional Correspondent Scott MacFarlane reports on how President-Elect Donald Trump's controversial picks could affect the confirmation process. A Venezuelan man is on trial today for the murder of 22-year-old Laken Riley. The suspect entered the US illegally, thrusting the Immigration debate front and center during the Presidential election. And on this Friday's "On the Road", CBS' Stev...

President-elect Donald Trump announced that he has selected Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as his pick to run the Department of Health and Human Services. Satirical publication The Onion said it has bought Alex Jones' Infowars at a bankruptcy auction for an undisclosed price, with the backing of the Connecticut families of eight victims of the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting and one first responder....

President Biden welcomed President-elect Donald Trump back to the White House on Wednesday, where the two shook hands in the Oval Office. President-elect Donald Trump announced new cabinet picks, selecting Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz as Attorney General, Florida Sen. Marco Rubio as Secretary of State, Tulsi Gabbard as Director of National Intelligence and Pete Hegseth as Defense Secretary. After month...