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World News

Russia marks 80 years since World War II victory over Nazi Germany

11:58am May 09, 2025

by Leila Fadel

Russian President Vladimir Putin welcomed the leaders of China and Brazil to commemorate the anniversary.

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CBS Names Legendary Producer Susan Zirinsky As Head Of News

by David Folkenflik

The president of CBS News, David Rhodes, is stepping down and will give way to the CBS producer and documentary-maker. Zirinsky will be the first woman to head CBS News.

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Talks With China Continue As The Trade War Pause Ends In March

by Rob Schmitz

Trump administration officials are in Beijing to re-start trade talks with China, as global markets stutter over the tit-for-tat trade war between the two economic superpowers.

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Politics & Government

Air Traffic Controllers Association Calls Shutdown 'Unacceptable'

Noel King talks to Trish Gilbert, executive vice president of the National Air Traffic Controllers Association, about the partial government shutdown effects how controllers are doing their job.

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Politics & Government

Do Emergency Powers Allow Trump To Order A Border Wall?

by Scott Horsley

President Trump has talked about declaring a national emergency. He says he might invoke emergency powers to order the construction of a wall at the U.S.- Mexico border.

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National

Militant Suspected Of USS Cole Bombing Is Killed In U.S. Airstrike

by Quil Lawrence

The military strike killed Jamal al-Badawi, one of the alleged al-Qaida planners of the USS Cole bombing, more than 17 years ago. He was on the FBI's most wanted list.

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Sports

Man Accused Of Burglary Hopes Eagles Repeat As Super Bowl Champs

A man accused of breaking into a music store in Pittston, Pa., was asked by TV news crews if he had anything to say. He said, "Go Eagles." The Super Bowl champs are in the playoffs.

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Beverly Hills Glitters With Sunday's Golden Globes Ceremony

by Mandalit del Barco

There were some unexpected wins, including best motion picture drama which went to Bohemian Rhapsody, and best motion picture musical or comedy which went to Green Book.

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Politics & Government

California Says Goodbye To Jerry Brown, State's Longest-Serving Governor

by Ben Adler

After a long political career, it's Jerry Brown's last day in office. He is retiring after four terms as the governor of California, and we remember his time through some of his more memorable quips.

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U.S. Farmers Face Planting Season Without A Resolution To Trade War

by Madelyn Beck

The U.S. trade war with China has cost farmers billions. Government bailouts have helped keep many farms solvent, but thoughts are turning to this year's planting season.

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World News

Saudi Woman Barricades Herself In Thai Hotel Room To Avoid Deportation

A Saudi woman says she was fleeing her abusive family and has been stopped in Thailand. Noel King talks Phil Robertson, who is deputy Asia director for Human Rights Watch.

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Sports

College Football Championship Game: No. 1 Alabama Vs. No. 2 Clemson

by Tom Goldman

Alabama and Clemson play in the national championship game — again. It's the third time in four years they're meeting in the title game. Why are these two programs so consistently good?

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World News

A Closer Look At The Eurasia Group's Risk Analysis For 2019

Rachel Martin talks to political risk analyst Ian Bremmer of the Eurasia Group, about geopolitical trends and trouble spots anticipated in the organization's global forecast for the new year.

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