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Pandemic-era drinking increases persist, study shows – CBS News Watch CBS News Alcohol is a leading cause of illness and death in the United States, and new research suggests an alarming increase in alcohol use since the pandemic is persisting. CBS News’ Stephanie Stahl reports. View CBS News In Be the first to know Get
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Spirit Airlines cutting jobs as it faces financial issues Spirit Airlines cutting jobs as it faces financial issues 02:36 A Spirit Airlines flight from Florida was hit by gunfire while trying to land in Haiti‘s capital, Port-au-Prince, on Monday and diverted to the neighboring country of the Dominican Republic, the Federal Aviation Administration said. A
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With Republicans edging closer to gaining control of Congress, millions of Americans may be at risk of losing enhanced subsidies that currently underwrite the cost of health insurance bought through the Affordable Care Act’s marketplaces, according to industry experts and the Congressional Budget Office. The November 5 election gave control of the Senate to Republicans,
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Disney Cruise Line ship makes rescue Disney Cruise Line ship rescues 4 from boat taking on water 00:29 A Disney Cruise Line ship, the Disney Treasure, rescued four people from a catamaran that was taking on water some 265 miles off Bermuda Sunday, according to the U.S. Coast Guard Air Station Elizabeth City. The Coast
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A shipwreck discovered off the coast of Scotland was confirmed to be a British cruiser sunk by a torpedo during World War I, killing more than 500 crew members on board, U.K. military officials have revealed. The wreck of the HMS Hawke was found in “remarkable” condition this summer by a volunteer team of divers
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Bangkok — China has built a land-based prototype nuclear reactor for a large surface warship, in the clearest sign yet Beijing is advancing toward producing its first nuclear-powered aircraft carrier, according to a new analysis of satellite imagery and Chinese government documents provided to The Associated Press. China‘s navy is already the world’s largest numerically,
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As delegates from nearly 200 countries gather for a major international summit on addressing the threat of climate change, they’re confronting a new era of uncertainty for the United States’ climate commitments in the wake of Donald Trump’s presidential election victory. Trump has said that in a second term, he would again exit the Paris
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Paul Reiser on returning to stand-up with his first comedy special in over 30 years – CBS News Watch CBS News Comedy legend Paul Reiser is the star of “Mad About You” and “Stranger Things.” He returns to stand-up with “Life, Death, and Rice Pudding,” his first special in more than 30 years. View CBS
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“Wicked” author Gregory Maguire gives stamp of approval to upcoming adaptation “Wicked” author Gregory Maguire gives stamp of approval to upcoming adaptation 03:44 Mattel’s packaging for its “Wicked” movie doll lives up to its name, but not in a good way. The toy manufacturer is apologizing after mistakenly including a web address for a pornographic
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Trump begins to fill Cabinet positions as he prepares for a second term – CBS News Watch CBS News President-elect Trump is beginning to fill his top spots in his administration. On Truth Social, Trump announced former ICE director Tom Homan will be his “border czar.” He has also nominated New York Rep. Elise Stefanik
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