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Snow showers blanket Pennsylvania, impact morning commutes

AccuWeather's Ali Reid is in Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania, where snow has blanketed the streets and morning commute has been impacted on Dec. 2. She urges motorists to drive slowly and safely.

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Pope Leo wraps up Lebanon visit with prayers at site of Beirut blast

Capping off symbolic three-day visit, the Pontiff urged Lebanese unity and the pursuit of peace and justice.

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Reinforcing shots of frigid air keeps Midwest, Northeast cold

The Midwest and Northeast will continue to see reinforcing shots of cold every few days, so don’t expect to see any relief from the cold anytime soon. The coldest air will be felt across the Northern Plains and Midwest by Thursday mornin...

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Winter storm Chan dumping heavy snow across Northeast

Snow will continue to spread into the mid-Atlantic and Northeast Tuesday as Winter Storm Chan intensifies. It will be a slick morning commute for the central and southern Appalachians as freezing rain could result in minor ice accumulati...

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The 2024-25 winter storm names are here

The 2024-25 season is the 13th season The Weather Channel is naming winter storms and the new list is in. Check them out.

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Hong Kong fire critics detained under National Security Law

As anger in Hong Kong mounts over the deadliest fires in 70 years, some of those demanding answers have been detained under the China-imposed National Security Law.

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Moldova faces increasing Russian drone incursions

In November 2025 alone, eight Russian drones entered Moldova's airspace. One of them crashed into a building near the Ukrainian border. Although it wasn't carrying explosives, it caused fear and curiosity in the community.

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Avatar: Fire and Ash, new Hollywood blockbuster

Veteran sci-fi film-maker James Cameron has returned with another cinematic spectacle. Avatar: Fire and Ash, the third instalment of the franchise, comes 16 years after its debut.

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Airbus hit by new A320 quality problem after software recall

Airbus is facing another technical issue; a default has been found in some of the metal panels used on its A320 planes. It comes three days after a software fault was found, linked to solar flares. The issues led to a fall in stock of ne...

France 24

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China halts Japanese concerts as diplomatic row over Taiwan escalates

Japan–China tensions have led to multiple Japanese cultural events in China being abruptly cancelled. Singer Maki Otsuki was escorted offstage in Shanghai, with organizers blaming “unavoidable circumstances.”

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AI slop account claims Germany uses 'robotic mailboxes': It doesn't

An AI-generated image circulating on Facebook has claimed that German cities have installed robotic mailboxes equipped with AI systems that can automatically return lost items to owners. The catch is that it’s AI slop.

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U.S. denies operating license to Serbia's Russian-owned oil refinery

Serbia must halt operations at its NIS oil refinery after Washington denied its license, risking the nation's fuel supply, according to President Vučić.

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Police detain former EU foreign policy chief Federica Mogherini

The EU's former foreign policy chief, Federica Mogherini, has been detained by Belgian police as part of an anti-fraud investigation. Stefano Sannino, a top EU civil servant, was also taken into questioning on Tuesday.

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Ears 'notched' in drive to boost Kenya's Rhino population

Kenya has launched the largest ever rhino ear tagging program at the Ngulia Rhino Sanctuary in Tsavo West National Park.

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Measles vaccination drive expands in east of DR Congo

A campaign to vaccinate tens of thousands of children in eastern Congo’s Masisi Territory continued Monday, as local health authorities battled a measles outbreak that has left thousands of children sick.

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Violence escalates in South Kivu as M23 attacks government forces

Clashes between the M23 rebel group and Congolese government forces, supported by coalition troops, broke out across South Kivu province on Tuesday, December 2, 2025, escalating tensions in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo.

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Apple to resist India order to preload state-run app as outcry builds

Apple does not plan to comply with a mandate to preload its smartphones with a state-owned cyber safety app and will convey its concerns to New Delhi, three sources said, after the government's move sparked surveillance concerns and a po...

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Japan's regional assembly to vote on restarting nuclear plant

A Japanese regional assembly on Tuesday (December 2) began deliberations on whether to partially restart the Kashiwazaki-Kariwa Nuclear Power Plant, the world's largest, as the nation seeks to bolster its domestic power sources.

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Why is Russia trying so hard to capture Ukraine's Pokrovsk?

Russian President Vladimir Putin said his commanders reported in early December a full capture of Pokrovsk in eastern Ukraine, hailing it as an important victory after a prolonged campaign - a claim the Ukrainian military continued to di...

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Heavy snow approaches East after battering Midwest

Heavy snow, rain, and sleet are sweeping toward the East, and some parts of the region could see up to a foot of snow. CBS News' Rob Marciano reports.

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Michael and Susan Dell announce massive donation for American kids

The Michael & Susan Dell Foundation is donating $6.25 billion to fund accounts for millions of American kids. Michael Dell and Susan Dell joined "CBS News 24/7 Mornings" to announce their initiative.

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Hong Kong begins to mourn dozens of people killed in massive fire

Mourners gathered to remember those who were killed during a massive fire that spread across multiple apartment buildings in Hong Kong.

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France's top court upholds conviction against former President Sarkozy

The case involves the illegal financing of his 2012 re-election campaign.

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UK suspends funding support for Mozambique gas project

The gas project in Mozambique has, over the years, been accused of fueling the climate crisis and deadly terror attacks in the region.

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Burkina Faso's Traore gets first Sahel Alliance identity card

With the introduction of biometric identity cards, the Sahel leaders seek to grow the profile of their new bloc and to deepen integration.

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Rare African lion quintuplets make adorable public debut in China

Five African lion cubs, rare quintuplets born to the same mother, made their public debut at an animal theme park in southwest China's Chongqing Municipality at their one-month celebration.

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Trump to host DRC, Rwanda presidents to sign peace agreement

Félix Tshisekedi and Paul Kagame will meet the U.S. president in Washington on Thursday.

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Cameroon fires coach as new hire omits Onana, Aboubakar ahead of AFCON

Pagou replaced Marc Brys, the veteran Belgian coach whose appointment last year seemed to be the sports ministry's choice against the wishes of the soccer federation led by Cameroon great Samuel Eto’o.

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Bulgaria fully withdraws controversial budget plan after protests

The Bulgarian government says it is permanently withdrawing a controversial budget proposal after another night of major protests in Sofia and beyond.

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Tensions between Germany, Poland fuel security fears

As Russia advances in Ukraine, Berlin and Warsaw remain divided. How concerning is this for the security situation in Europe?

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Lisbon funicular crash linked to faulty cable, maintenance failures

The derailment and crash of the Glória funicular on 3 September killed 16 people and injured 21 others. Most of the victims were foreign nationals.

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Dominican Republic aids U.S. military build-up in Caribbean

President Donald Trump is backing his threats with a large-scale military build-up in the Caribbean. More than ten warships, including the world's largest aircraft carrier, the USS Gerald R Ford, have been conducting drills. Some of Wash...

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ECOWAS delegation visits Guinea-Bissau for talks after military coup

The West African bloc ECOWAS says it's held constructive talks with the military leaders who seized power in Guinea-Bissau. It condemned the takeover and called for a return to democracy. Guinea-Bissau's deposed president has fled but so...

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Peru, Chile confront border crisis

Peru and Chile are meeting to discuss a coordinated response to an undocumented migrant crisis along their shared border. Peru has declared a state of emergency as the number of people arriving from Venezuela, Ecuador and Colombia surge.

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Russia claims control of Pokrovsk

President Vladimir Putin has hailed what his commanders told him was the full Russian capture of the city of Pokrovsk in eastern Ukraine as an important victory after a prolonged campaign, saying it would help Moscow fulfil its wider war...

France 24

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Thousands of Asia flood survivors face food, fuel shortages

Hundreds of thousands of people stranded by the violent floods that have swept through in Sri Lanka, Indonesia, Thailand and Malaysia were on Tuesday facing increasingly alarming shortages of food and fuel. Nearly 1,200 have been killed ...

France 24

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Thousands flee Mali as JNIM blockade triggers new wave of displacement

Over the past two weeks, thousands of Malians have escaped westward toward the Mauritanian border as an al Qaeda-linked JNIM blockade continues to cut off entire communities.

France 24

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Nigeria offers refuge to Guinea-Bissau opposition leader

Nigeria has offered Guinea-Bissau opposition presidential candidate Fernando Dias protection at its embassy in the capital, Bissau, following a military coup, the Nigerian foreign ministry said on Monday (December 1).

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Australian teen challenges under-16 social media ban

A teenager suing the Australian government to overturn a ban on social media for under-16s says the measure would make the internet more dangerous for young people and be widely circumvented.

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$1.4m funding boost for grassroots rugby league

NSW Rugby League has announced its biggest-ever investment in community facilities, awarding more than $1.38 million to 12 local clubs and councils. The funding will deliver upgrades to grounds and infrastructure as player numbers reach ...

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