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Millions to see subzero temperatures as Arctic air invades

Tired of the cold already? Well, it’s time to buckle up. Another round of brutally cold, arctic air will dive into the Northern Tier Friday, spreading throughout the eastern half of the country during the weekend and early next week. Mil...

The Weather Channel

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Druze communities feel under pressure in Syria

A year after dictator Assad's fall and months after deadly sectarian clashes in the southern region of Sweida, Syria's Druze community is still reeling — raising doubts about how inclusive the new Syria is for minorities.

DW News

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Video shows U.S. seizure of oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela

Video shows members of an elite Coast Guard unit approaching an oil tanker by helicopter and rappelling down to the ship, which they seized after it left a Venezuelan port on Wednesday. The tanker was sanctioned by the U.S. Treasury for ...

CBS News

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Machado speaks out in Oslo after spending 11 months in hiding

María Corina Machado, the Venezuelan opposition leader who has spent 11 months in hiding, arrived in Oslo, Norway, shortly after her daughter accepted the Nobel Peace Prize on her behalf. BBC News, a CBS News partner, spoke to Machado ab...

CBS News

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Dozens rescued as severe flooding devastates Pacific Northwest

Across western Washington, up to 15 inches of rain slammed neighborhoods, covering cars and surrounding homes after an atmospheric river brought downpours for a third consecutive day. Tens of thousands were told to evacuate and as the wa...

CBS America

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Half a million flee as Thailand-Cambodia border clashes escalate

About 500,000 people are fleeing renewed clashes on the Thailand-Cambodia border. Over a dozen were killed as fighting shatters a US-Malaysia-brokered peace deal amid a decades-old temple land dispute.

DW News

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Ukrainian POW returns to front line after Russia torture

Meet the Ukrainian soldier who has returned to fight on the frontline after more than two years of torture and isolation as a prisoner of war in Russian captivity.

DW News

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Venezuelans in the U.S. concerned about Trump-Maduro tensions

In South Florida, Venezuelans watch rising U.S.-Venezuela tensions with hope and fear — supporting pressure on Maduro but worried about the risks of military intervention and its impact on their homeland.

DW News

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Trump confirms seizing of Venezuelan oil tanker

The U.S. has seized an oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela, President Donald Trump said on Wednesday, ratcheting up tensions with Caracas.

CBC News

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Air strike in Myanmar killed at least 31 people, dozens injured

Myanmar's military bombs a hospital in western Rakhine state, at least 31 people are killed and dozens injured.

Al Jazeera

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Calls for inspections after Fez building collapses kill 22

Urban planners and rights groups have long warned that building codes are inconsistently enforced across Morocco, particularly in older districts where many structures date back decades

Africanews

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Winter driving laws you should know to avoid to fines

Driving without the right tires or without clearing the snow from your vehicle can get you charged in certain states.

AccuWeather

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When is it going to stop being so cold in the northern U.S.?

After the coldest air so far this season hits the Midwest for mid-December, a welcome break from the cold is on the way.

AccuWeather

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Canada's military proposes mobilizing a citizens' army of 300,000

Canada’s Department of National Defence plans to mobilize 300,000 citizen reservists, following commitments made at a NATO summit in Washington, D.C., in 2024 to strengthen military readiness. The proposal, obtained by CBC News, will be ...

CBC News

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Nobel Peace Prize: Venezuela's Machado awarded medal in absentia

Venezuela’s Maria Corina Machado was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize—as she remains in hiding amid political tensions under Maduro’s govt.

Al Jazeera

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Gaza sewage system at risk of flooding as Israel restricts repair

Gaza braces for severe storm as makeshift shelters face collapse — Aid restrictions worsen an already dire humanitarian situation.

Al Jazeera

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Indonesia flood survivors battle illness, shortages and isolation

Indonesians who survived last week's devastating floods are now struggling with the spread of diseases and a shortage of basic goods.

Al Jazeera

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U.S. seizes oil tanker off Venezuela coast

The U.S. military seized a large oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela. Attorney General Pam Bondi said the ship had been used to violate sanctions on oil from Venezuela and Iran.

CBS News

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Camp Mystic hopes flood alarms will instill 'confidence' after floods

Months after a flash flood killed over two dozen campers and counselors in Texas, a new flash flood warning system is being installed at Camp Mystic.

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.

Reuters

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Christmas returns to a Gaza church scarred by war

In Gaza City’s Holy Family Church, young girls carefully place figures among the nativity scene, while a boy plays music near a Christmas tree decorated with festive lights.

Reuters

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Iceland to boycott 2026 Eurovision over Israel's participation

The announcement from RÚV comes a week after four other countries announced they were pulling out of next year's Eurovision in protest against Israel’s participation.

Euronews

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Ukraine to give revised peace plans to U.S.

Zelenskyy is walking a tightrope between defending Ukrainian interests and showing Trump he is willing to make some compromises.

Euronews

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Is European Parliament forcing states to accept irregular migration?

A recent post circulating on X claims that the European Parliament has adopted a "Migration and Asylum Pact" that would compel all EU member states to accept irregular migrants or face substantial fines.

Euronews

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Venezuela's Machado awarded Nobel Peace Prize in absentia

The daughter of Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado has accepted the Nobel Peace Prize on her mother's behalf in Oslo, Norway. Machado, who lives in hiding in Venezuela, is set to make an address on Thursday.

DW News

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Thai villagers flee intense Cambodia border fighting

Cross-border violence escalates between Thailand and Cambodia--despite signing a peace accord just weeks ago.

Al Jazeera

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Forbes reveals the 100 most powerful women for 2025

Forbes has revealed its list of the 100 most powerful women of 2025. Maggie McGrath, the editor of ForbesWomen, joins CBS News with more details.

CBS News

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Morocco: 22 dead in Fez building collapse as AFCON approaches

Two four-story buildings collapsed overnight in the Moroccan city of Fez, killing 19 people in the second fatal collapse there this year, authorities said on Wednesday.

Africanews

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UN marks 10th anniversary of day of genocide prevention

The United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday convened a high-level meeting focusing on strengthening resolve and efforts to combat genocide and other atrocities against humanity, in order to prevent the recurrence of such crimes.

Africanews

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M23 rebels claim control of Uvira in eastern Congo

A spokesperson for the rebel group said on X that Uvira had been "liberated" by AFC/M23 forces.

Africanews