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How Minnesota fraudsters spent millions intended for hungry kids

The Somali community in Minnesota has been in the news recently because of a massive federal fraud case -- and heated political rhetoric from President Trump. Jonah Kaplan of CBS Minnesota continues his reporting on the scandal, with a l...

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911 calls reveal details about moments before Sherrone Moore's arrest

New 911 audio has revealed details about the chaotic moments leading to the arrest of former Michigan football head coach Sherrone Moore. Dispatchers sent police to an apartment complex where the alleged victim detailed an encounter with...

CBS America

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U.S. arrests plummet 25% since COVID-19 pandemic, analysis finds

The number of people arrested yearly in the U.S. has dropped since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to analysis from the Council on Criminal Justice.

CBS America

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Portugal general strike: Tens of thousands protest new labour law

Portugal faces major disruption as tens of thousands join a general strike—the country’s largest walkout in over a decade.

Al Jazeera

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Inside the mission to get María Corina Machado out of Venezuela

Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado made her first public appearance in Oslo, Norway, after 11 months in hiding. CBS News correspondent Lilia Luciano spoke with the head of the mission that brought Machado to the Scandinavi...

CBS News

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Details on MN fraud scheme that redirected funds meant for children

In an exclusive report, CBS News obtained dozens of files and photos giving insight into the massive COVID-era fraud scheme in Minnesota. Among items purchased through fraud: Luxury cars and private villas.

CBS America

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Kilmar Abrego Garcia released from ICE detention, attorney says

Kilmar Abrego Garcia, the Maryland man mistakenly deported to El Salvador and later returned to the U.S., has officially been released from ICE custody, his attorney says. This comes after a federal judge in Maryland ordered his release ...

CBS America

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Kentucky State University shooting suspect pleads not guilty

The suspected gunman in the deadly Kentucky State University shooting has faced a judge in his first arraignment hearing since police caught him on Tuesday.

CBS America

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Charlie Kirk murder suspect in court as judge weighs media access

The man charged with Charlie Kirk's murder appeared in court on Thursday as his attorneys continue to push to restrict media access to the proceedings. CBS News justice correspondent Scott MacFarlane has more.

CBS News

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NASCAR and Michael Jordan settle antitrust case

After 16 months of legal dispute, NASCAR and Michael Jordan's 23XI Racing reached a settlement, making team charters permanent for all Cup Series teams. The agreement ends uncertainty over NASCAR's business model and is seen as a positiv...

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How Minnesota fraudsters blew millions intended for hungry kids

CBS News is getting an exclusive look at how Minnesota fraudsters spent millions of taxpayer dollars that was supposed to go to hungry children. CBS Minnesota investigative reporter Jonah Kaplan has more.

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Documentary explores fate of infants classed as dead but sold

From the 1970s until at least 2005, nurses, doctors or taxi drivers were involved in child theft in Georgia. The mothers were told their babies had died and the bodies were not released. Now, a new documentary has given the children a ch...

Euronews

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Papiri schoolchildren return home as others remain captive

Nigeria has endured a series of mass school abductions since 2014. According to the Associated Press, at least 1,799 students have been kidnapped in the past decade, underscoring the growing threat armed gangs pose across the country’s n...

Africanews

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NASCAR settles antitrust case filed by two teams

NASCAR reached a settlement Thursday in the major antitrust lawsuit filed by two of the stock car series' race teams, including one co-owned by NBA legend Michael Jordan. CBS News' Tom Hanson reports.

CBS America

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Judge orders Kilmar Abrego Garcia's immediate release from ICE custody

A Maryland judge has ordered the Trump administration to immediately release Kilmar Abrego Garcia from ICE custody. Abrego Garcia was wrongfully deported to El Salvador and was later detained for potential deportation to another country.

CBS America

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Portugal braces for strike as unions unite against labour reforms

Portugal prepares for widespread disruption as trade unions unite against proposed labour reforms.

Al Jazeera

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Activists in Myanmar stage 'silent strike' against military rule

Pro-democracy activists in Myanmar stage a "silent strike," protesting the military rule ahead of elections deemed a "sham" by the UN.

Al Jazeera

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'Catahoula Crunch' immigration operation expands outside New Orleans

In Louisiana, new videos show federal agents' expanding their immigration crackdown, dubbed the "Catahoula Crunch," outside of New Orleans.

CBS America

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NYPD warns of increase in 3D-printed ghost guns

Officials warn that more unserialized, untraceable ghost guns found on New York City's streets could soon spread to other areas across the U.S.

CBS America

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Ukrainian police plead with 97-year-old to flee Russian troops

Police officers appeared close to convincing 97-year-old Kateryna Lomova to leave her run-down home in eastern Ukraine, where Russian forces have rained heavy fire from 15 km away.

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Judge blocks Trump from deploying California National Guard in L.A.

A federal judge has blocked the Trump administration from deploying members of the California National Guard in Los Angeles. CBS News' Tom Hanson reports.

CBS America

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Nigeria: Abducted children reunite with families, 150 remain captive

Nigerian authorities announced the release of 100 children this weekend. The freed students were among 300 schoolchidren abducted in an attack on a Catholic school last month.

Africanews

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Deserted streets in Tanzania as protesters fear repression

Tanzania's police forces stated that they had reinforced security across the country ahead of independence day on 9th December. Activists had called for protests against president Hassan on independence day, but none took place, with man...

Africanews

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Latest details on deadly shooting at Kentucky State University

A suspect is in custody after two students at Kentucky State University were shot and one died on Tuesday, police said. CBS News' Tom Hanson has the latest.

CBS America

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Fake heiress allegedly scammed banks out of nearly $30 million

A 73-year-old woman is on the run after allegedly posing as an heiress with a multimillion-dollar secret trust fund. Authorities say Mary Carole McDonnell scammed nearly $30 million from banks and is now on the FBI's most wanted list.

CBS America

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Video shows moment officers found Mangione at Pennsylvania McDonald's

New York prosecutors released never-before-seen bodycam video of the moment Altoona, Pennsylvania, police officers found Luigi Mangione at a McDonald's last December following a five-day manhunt. Mangione is accused of killing UnitedHeal...

CBS America

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Family of 16-year-old killed by police to receive $30 Mn settlement

The family of Konoa Wilson will receive $30 million from the city of San Diego after the 16-year-old was shot and killed by a police officer in January while fleeing gunfire. Carter Evans reports.

CBS America

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Students describe Kentucky State University shooting

Police arrested a suspect after a shooting at Kentucky State University in Frankfort killed one student and injured another. Police say Jacob Lee Bard is facing murder and first-degree assault charges. Skyler Henry spoke to students abou...

CBS America

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Minneapolis protests erupt over ICE operation targeting Somalis

U.S. immigration agents used pepper spray against protesters in Minneapolis on Tuesday as residents blocked the officers’ vehicles and forced them to leave the area.

Africanews

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Air Transat avoids pilot strike with tentative deal

Air Transat and its pilots reached a tentative agreement hours before a strike deadline, which would have put many Canadians’ holiday travel plans in jeopardy.

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