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18-year-old caring for younger sister after mom was arrested by ICE

What began as a normal Monday morning for 18-year-old Jonathan Escalante quickly changed when his mother, Vilma Cruz, called to tell him that U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents had pulled up behind her car in Kenner, Louisiana.

CBS America

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New Orleans community seeks transparency amid immigration crackdown

A federal immigration crackdown is continuing on the streets of New Orleans. CBS News national reporter Kati Weis has the latest.

CBS America

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Christmas tree farms feeling impacts of drought despite good weather

One year of drought can disrupt operations at Christmas tree farms for years to come.

AccuWeather

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What you need to know about poinsettias

Are poinsettias poisonous? How do you keep yours healthy? And where do they come from anyways? Garden expert Rob Sproule has those answers and more.

CBC News

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Bill over ultra-Orthodox military conscription sparks protests in Israel

Dozens of protesters blocked a highway near Tel Aviv to demonstrate against moves by the Israeli government to force some ultra-Orthodox Jews into mandatory military service, something they are currently exempt from so they can study the...

CBC News

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Ex-Biden official reflects on administration's immigration policy

New reporting from The New York Times argues that former President Joe Biden ignored warnings for years that could have prevented the massive increase in border crossings at the southern border. Michael LaRosa, former press secretary for...

CBS America

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Indonesia floods: Shortages create challenges for recovery effort

Indonesia faces mounting challenges after catastrophic floods – Disease risks rise and essential supplies run short as recovery stalls.

Al Jazeera

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British zoologist founder Iain Douglas-Hamilton dies at 83

British-born zoologist Iain Douglas-Hamilton has died at age 83, his Save the Elephants group said in a statement.

Africanews

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Germany's foreign medical worker program mired in bureaucracy

Germany is looking for foreign medical specialists in Latin America with a program that helps them with housing, visas, and guidance. But navigating a rigorous certification process remains a challenge.

DW News

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Environment summit calls for bold action on climate and biodiversity

The seventh session of the United Nations Environment Assembly aims to advance solutions for planetary resilience.

Africanews

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100 Nigerian students rescued: No comment on negotiations or ransom

Nigeria's government has rescued 100 schoolchildren abducted last month from a Catholic school in Niger state, in one of the country's biggest mass kidnappings in recent years. The students arrived at the government house in Niger's capi...

France 24

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Dozens hurt in Japan 7.5-strong earthquake

A powerful 7.5-magnitude earthquake struck northeastern Japan late Monday, triggering evacuation orders for roughly 90,000 people and prompting tsunami warnings that were later reduced to advisories.

France 24

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Protests in New Orleans over immigration crackdown

A massive immigration crackdown continues in New Orleans as protestors take to the streets to oppose the operation. Jonathan Escalante's mother was arrested by ICE agents on Monday. The 18-year-old, who is a U.S. citizen, is now the sole...

CBS News

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Orangutans at risk as Indonesia floods devastate habitat

Before the deadly landslides and floods hit Indonesia about two weeks ago, 39-year-old ranger Amran Siagian often saw Tapanuli orangutans on a hill in Sipirok, North Sumatra. The ranger of five years says they were fond of eating durian ...

Reuters

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Mikulas: How a Czech village keeps centuries-old tradition alive

In early December, Christians in many countries celebrate the Feast of St Nicholas — known in Czechia as "Mikulas." DW visited a village in the southeast of the country to watch this centuries-old tradition in action.

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Berlin's 'Neighborhood Mothers' help immigrant moms find their feet

"Neighborhood Mothers," an initiative that began in Germany's capital, Berlin, has since been replicated in cities across the country. It helps immigrant parents to integrate into life in the country.

DW News

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Magnitude 7.5 earthquake strikes off Japan's northern coast, injuring 33

Nuclear power plants in the region conducted safety checks, public broadcaster NHK said.

Euronews

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Japan is top of the earthquake response game. Here's why

The latest earthquake in Japan on Dec. 8, which triggered widespread shaking and tsunami alerts, served as another clear example of the nation’s world-leading earthquake response efforts. CBC’s Johanna Wagstaffe explores the factors that...

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Crisis center braces for “tsunami of need” as cold grips Midwest

A fresh blanket of snow and a blast of cold weather gripped the Midwest and parts of the South, with colder-than-normal temperatures felt from Minnesota to Maine.

CBS America

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Mamdani gives advice to New Yorkers on dealing with ICE

New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani has released a video giving advice to New Yorkers on how to deal with immigration officials. Dave Levinthal, senior editor at NOTUS, and Mario Parker, managing editor at Bloomberg, join to discuss.

CBS America

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Drawing attention to domestic violence

It's one of the most common violent crimes in America, but many experts say we don't talk about it enough. Domestic violence is behind the majority of shootings where women are injured or killed.

CBS America

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7.5-magnitude earthquake strikes Japan's northeast

A powerful 7.5-magnitude earthquake shook northeastern Japan late on Monday (December 8), prompting orders for about 90,000 residents to evacuate and tsunami warnings that hours later were downgraded to advisories.

Reuters

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Trump admin ramps up immigration raids in Minnesota

The Trump administration ramped up immigration activity in Minnesota amid allegations that pandemic relief money made its way to Somali-based al Qaeda affiliate al Shabaab. CBS News' Tom Hanson has more details.

CBS America

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Powerful earthquake rocks Japan, triggers tsunami warnings

A powerful 7.6-magnitude earthquake hit northern Japan on Monday (December 8), triggering a tsunami warning of up to 15 inches in coastal areas. CBS News' Vlad Duthiers reports.

CBS News

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Authorities in Nigeria secure release of 100 kidnapped students

After more than two weeks in captivity, 100 students kidnapped from their school in Nigeria have been released.

Africanews

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At least 17 migrants drown in Crete sea crossing

At least 17 migrants attempting to cross the Mediterranean Sea in an inflatable boat died when it capsized south of the island of Crete, Greek authorities say.

Africanews

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Brazil's robusta coffee growers boost quality as prices rise

As climate change threatens the arabica beans traditionally used in high-end brews, Brazilian farmers are investing in harvesting and drying techniques to produce top-notch robusta that appeals to the most demanding consumers.

Reuters

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Vatican returns dozens of Indigenous belongings to Canada

More than 60 Indigenous cultural items from Vatican museums and vaults landed at Montréal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport on Saturday, 100 years after they were taken from Indigenous peoples in Canada.

CBC News

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South Africa withdraws 90-days visa exemption for Palestinians

South African authorities have withdrawn a 90-day visa exemption for Palestinians, saying the recent arrival of a charter flight with 153 people onboard was part of a campaign of “forced migration.”

Africanews

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At least 17 dead after migrant dinghy capsizes off the coast of Greece

At least 17 migrants attempting to cross the Mediterranean Sea in an inflatable boat died when it capsized south of the island of Crete, Greek authorities say.

Africanews