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Germany outlines potential shift to compulsory conscription

Germany's government plans to bring back military service, to boost troop numbers to deal with the perceived threat from Russia. But voluntary conscription could become compulsory, if not enough recruits come forward.

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Pentagon preparing for possible military action in Venezuela

As F-35 stealth fighter jets fly missions from a reopened naval base in Puerto Rico and Marines practice beach landings, sources tell CBS News the Pentagon is preparing for possible military action in Venezuela. Charlie D'Agata reports.

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Trump named hundreds of times in newly released Epstein files

President Trump's name appears hundreds of times in the newly-released batch of 23,000 pages of records and messages from convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, raising questions about their relationship. Mr. Trump has repeatedly denied...

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Judge finds ICE illegally arrested hundreds of people in Chicago

A federal judge has ruled that hundreds of people detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement during "Operation Midway Blitz" in the Chicago area must be released. CBS News immigration and politics reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez has ...

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Trump says he is 'willing to work with anyone' on health care

For the first time in six weeks, the U.S. government is open. President Trump signed a bill last night to fund the government through the end of January.

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U.S. forces kill four in latest Caribbean drug boat strike

U.S. forces have killed four people in the latest strike on an alleged drug boat in the Caribbean. CBS News national security coordinating producer James LaPorta has more.

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Israeli settlers torch mosque in West Bank, residents say

Israeli settlers set fire to a mosque in the West Bank on Thursday (November 13) and sprayed racist slogans on its walls, Palestinian residents said.

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Thailand-Cambodia tensions escalate as truce hangs in the balance

Thailand-Cambodia border tensions escalate days after a US-backed ceasefire agreement breaks down.

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Venezuelan migrants deported to El Salvador faced torture: Report

A recent watchdog report alleges that the Venezuelan migrants who were deported to El Salvador's CECOT mega prison were subjected to "con...

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Trump reacts to Epstein emails released by House Democrats

President Trump and other Republican politicians are responding to new emails released by House Oversight Democrats appearing to show Jef...

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Iraqi PM's coalition wins election despite voter frustration

A coalition led by Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani came first in Iraq's parliamentary election, the Independent High Elector...

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Israel plans more demolitions in occupied West Bank

More families living in the West Bank are facing displacement: Last month, Israel's civil authority gave the order to level more than a d...

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Government shutdown may impact Fed decision on interest rates cuts

The government shutdown impacted key economic data reports that the Federal Reserve uses to determine a potential interest rate cut. CBS ...

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Judge orders release of hundreds of ICE detainees over lack of warrant

A federal judge has ruled that ICE must release hundreds of detainees over the lack of warrants or probable cause during their arrests. C...

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Flight cancellations will persist despite the shutdown ending

Flight delays and cancellations are expected to persist for the following days as the government reopens. CBS News' Kris Van Cleave reports.

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How much did the government shutdown cost?

The Congressional Budget Office estimates that around $11 billion of economic activity was lost during the 43-day government shutdown. CB...

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Defense Secretary Hegseth announces 'Operation Southern Spear'

Amid rising tensions between the U.S. and Venezuela, sources tell CBS News that senior military officials have presented President Trump ...

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COP30 in Brazil: Young Africans say it's time to act

Despite contributing the least to global CO2 emissions, Africa bears the harshest consequences of climate change. At COP30 in Brazil, a n...

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Von der Leyen lays out alternatives to reparations loan for Ukraine

Ursula von der Leyen has outlined a plan B to fund Ukraine should the reparations loan pegged to the Russian assets fail. The loan is sti...

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Judge weighing Halligan's DOJ appointment as she prosecutes Comey

A federal judge will hear arguments on Lindsey Halligan's appointment to serve as interim U.S. attorney in Virginia. This comes as Hallig...

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Global Tariffs

Donald Trump has signed an order to impose tariffs imports into the U.S. from countries including China, Mexico and Canada.

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Middle East Conflict

The U.S-brokered ceasefire deal in Gaza is holding, after Hamas released the remaining Israeli hostages.

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Ukraine Invasion

Russian forces have invaded Ukraine from land, air and sea with strikes causing widespread damage. Global leaders have condemned the move and imposed sanctions.

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