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Why Anthropic's AI Claude tried to contact the FBI

During a simulation in which Anthropic's AI, Claude, was told it was running a vending machine, it decided it was being scammed, "panicked" and tried to contact the FBI's Cyber Crimes Division.

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President Zelenskyy seeks new gas supply deal with tough winter ahead

As Ukrainians endure Russian strikes, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy finds himself fighting corruption at home in the state's energy companies. Lee Kiniry reports on the battles the Ukraine president is facing.

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USS Gerald R. Ford enters Caribbean amid rising Venezuela tensions

The largest, most advanced aircraft carrier in the nation, along with three guided missile destroyers, crossed into the Caribbean Sea on Sunday morning, the U.S. Navy said, adding to a buildup of U.S. military assets near Venezuela.

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Federal immigration agents launch immigration crackdown in Charlotte

The Trump administration announced Saturday that it is launching another immigration enforcement operation, this time in Charlotte, North Carolina. Hundreds protested on Saturday, calling the operation an attack on their community.

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Trump threatens to sue BBC for billions

President Trump has announced plans to sue the BBC, alleging the broadcaster misrepresented his January 6th speech in a documentary. The BBC has apologized but denies any defamation.

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Trump says he's "sort of made up my mind" on Venezuela military action

President Trump says he has "sort of made up my mind" on whether to take military action in Venezuela. The comments come as America's largest aircraft carrier, the Ford, and other U.S. forces move within striking distance of the country....

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Marjorie Taylor Greene 'threatened' by Trump supporters amid Epstein fallout

President Trump says he will no longer support onetime close ally and Georgia congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene amid the ongoing fallout over the Epstein files. Willie James Inman reports.

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Rainstorm pummels California, triggering flash flood warnings

Flash flood warnings expanded on Saturday as rain hit wide swaths of California amid fears that the atmospheric river will intensify. Andres Gutierrez has the latest details.

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Spanish architect Antoni Gaudi's life's work reaches new heights

Spanish architect Antoni Gaudí's famous Sagrada Família in Barcelona became the world's tallest church last month, but the designer's influence extends far beyond the basilica's walls.

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Southern California faces threat of flooding amid record rain

A powerful Pacific storm is bringing heavy rain, potential flooding, and mudslides to Southern California, prompting evacuation orders and flood watches across the region.

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Pope Leo XIV hosts Hollywood stars at the Vatican

Chicago-born Pope Leo XIV hosted stars like Cate Blanchett and Spike Lee at the Vatican as part of an effort to deepen the dialogue between creativity and faith.

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Flights begin to get back on track as shutdown ends

Air travel and other government services, including SNAP benefits, are returning to normal following the end of the longest shutdown in U.S. history.

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Dad speaks out after 'disturbing' deepfake images of teenager allegedly shared

A Louisiana dad spoke out after explicit deepfake images of his 13-year-old daughter and others were allegedly shared, saying, "It's disturbing. Those pictures are horrible. They're extremely explicit, and they look real. You cannot tell...

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Trump administration weighs U.S military action in Venezuela

The U.S. military is expanding operations in the Caribbean and Puerto Rico amid its deadly boat strikes on alleged drug-smuggling boats, while the Trump administration weighs military action against Venezuela.

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Fewer people are booking holiday travel after government shutdown

The Sunday after Thanksgiving is typically the busiest travel day of the year, but the government shutdown has left some flyers feeling uneasy this year.

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U.S. ramps up military power in Puerto Rico

The United States is flexing military muscle in the Caribbean as the Pentagon plans for possible action inside Venezuela. That planning means a military buildup in Puerto Rico as well.

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Bad Bunny dominates Latin Grammy Awards

Puerto Rican superstar Bad Bunny had a huge night at the Latin Grammy Awards in Las Vegas.

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Hegseth announces 'Operation Southern Spear'

U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth announced "Operation Southern Spear" in the Western Hemisphere as U.S. strikes continue in the region near Colombia and Venezuela. CBS News' Eleanor Watson reports.

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Miami Dolphins vs. Washington Commanders in Madrid

NFL fans are in Madrid, Spain, for a historic match between the Miami Dolphins and the Washington Commanders. CBS News Miami's Mike Cugno reports.

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U.S. approves massive sale of weapons to Taiwan

The U.S. has approved the sale of $330 million worth of weapons to Taiwan as tensions rise in the region with China. CBS News' Nancy Cordes reports.

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Anthropic says Chinese hackers used its AI chatbot in cyberattack

The AI firm Anthropic says Chinese hackers used its artificial intelligence tools to spy on tech companies, financial institutions and government agencies in what it believes is the first documented case of a worldwide cyberattack with m...

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Trump weighs military plans against Venezuela

Senior U.S. military officials have presented President Donald Trump with options for potential military operations inside Venezuela, including strikes on land, sources tell CBS News. Charlie D'Agata reports.

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Russia unleashes massive attack in Kyiv

News is emerging of a deadly Russian attack in Ukraine overnight. Strikes and drones were reported in Kyiv. CBS News' Ramy Inocencio has more.

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California wildfire forces evacuations

Wildfire and storm threats in California are raising concerns of mudslides near the coast. CBS News' Carter Evans reports.

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Ultra-processed foods linked to colon cancer risk in new study

Dr. Celine Gounder explains a new study that found a possible link between ultra-processed foods and a higher risk of colon cancer.

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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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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 with options for potential operations in the South American country.

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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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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 "constant beatings" and other actions that may constitute torture under international law.

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