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EU seals contentious trade deal with Mercosur countries

After 25 years of talks, the EU signed the EU-Mercosur trade deal on Saturday, creating a 700 million-person free-trade area. Ratification is still pending, however, with the European Parliament set for a heated debate.

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European governments condemn Trump's tariff threats over Greenland

European governments blasted U.S. President Donald Trump’s announcement that eight countries will face 10% tariff for opposing American control of Greenland beginning next month.

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Gazans wary as U.S. names 'Board of Peace' under Trump's plan

Palestinians in Gaza expressed both concern and hope after the White House announced some members of a so-called "Board of Peace" that will supervise the temporary governance of the war-torn enclave, which has been under a fragile ceasef...

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Trump escalates pressure on Europe over Greenland control

U.S. President Donald Trump has threatened to raise tariffs on eight European countries until they allow the U.S. to buy the autonomous Danish territory.

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Pro and anti-ICE protesters clash in Minneapolis

Protesters who support the surge of federal immigration officers in Minneapolis have clashed with counter-protesters, while state officials announced that the Minnesota National Guard had been mobilized. Adding to the mayhem was the free...

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Iran blames U.S. for protests, Trump punches back

Iran's supreme leader blamed the U.S. for the protests against his regime that resulted in a violent crackdown. Willie James Inman has President Trump's response.

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Trump announces new tariffs on European countries who backed Greenland

President Trump announced that he would institute 10% tariffs on eight European countries who oppose his plan to put Greenland under U.S. control. The announcement came after a bipartisan group of congressional lawmakers flew to Denmark ...

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Thousands take part in 'Hands off Greenland' protests in Denmark

Large crowds of demonstrators marched through Copenhagen and other Danish cities on Saturday in support of Greenland's sovereignty amid tensions with the US.

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NASA to send astronauts farther from Earth than ever before

NASA's Artemis II mission has begun rolling toward its launchpad ahead of a planned February liftoff. DW takes a closer look at what NASA...

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WestJet cancels plan to add more seats to its planes

WestJet reversed its plan to add extra seats to its planes after the idea didn't fly with many passengers. Ali Bauman has the story.

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NASA's Artemis II mission clears big hurdle, rolling out to launchpad

Inch by inch, NASA's Artemis II moon rocket lumbered along its four-mile commute from the Vehicle Assembly Building to launch pad 39-B. M...

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Gazans pin hopes on second phase of US-brokered ceasefire

Israel has rejected a White House proposal announced on Friday for a so-called "Board of Peace" to temporarily govern Gaza. The second ph...

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Examining Ben Franklin's impact on what would be his 320th birthday

Saturday marks the 320th anniversary of Benjamin Franklin's birth, and "CBS Saturday Morning" breaks down the Founding Father's impact on...

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Trump to hit eight European countries with 10% tariff over Greenland dispute

Denmark, Norway, Sweden, France, Germany, the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, and Finland are to face a 10% tariff on all goods from 1 F...

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Key matchups and predictions in the NFL divisional playoffs

A preview of the NFL divisional playoffs, including predictions for the weekend's games, including matchups featuring the Broncos, Bills,...

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Zelenskyy says Russia taking aim at Ukraine's nuclear power stations

Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelenskyy says the Kremlin is gearing up to carry out a major offensive targeting Ukraine’s nuclear power system, in ...

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Personal loss fuels mountaineer's historic trip down Mount Everest

"CBS Saturday Morning" meets Jim Morrison, the mountaineer who became the first to successfully ski down Mount Everest's North Face. He e...

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Relatives mourn a young Iranian protester after unrest

Rights activists say more than 3,000 people have been killed in a violent crackdown on protests across Iran. Despite internet disruptions...

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Therapy dog helps take the bite out of dental anxiety

For many, a trip to the dentist can be nerve-wracking. This California doctor found a solution with four legs and a tail. Itay Hod has th...

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EU and Mercosur sign major trade deal in Asuncion

EU and Mercosur officials signed a major trade agreement in Paraguay’s capital Asuncion, concluding negotiations that began more than 25 ...

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Greenland Stand-Off

The United States has threatened to increase tariffs on several European countries until the U.S. is able to purchase Greenland.

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Venezuela Strikes

The U.S has launched strikes on sites inside Venezuela, including military facilities and arrested Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro along wife his wife.

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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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