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Two IRS whistleblowers who raised concerns about the investigation into Hunter Biden lampooned his presidential pardon while hitting back at an attorney who they say defamed them. “Plaintiffs seek no pardon because they committed no crimes. They merely seek to restore their reputations,” wrote lawyers for IRS agents Gary Shapley and Joseph Ziegler. The duo
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With a federal spending bill now scrapped, the U.S. faces a possible government shutdown that could begin at 12:01 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 21, when current funding is set to lapse. That raises questions about what types of services and payments could be impacted just days before the holidays. A looming shutdown stems from controversy over
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Washington — President-elect Donald Trump, Vice President-elect JD Vance and billionaire Elon Musk blew up a GOP-backed deal to fund federal agencies into March, raising the pressure on Republican congressional leaders to craft a plan to avert a government shutdown just before the holidays. In a statement Wednesday, Trump and Vance lambasted the agreement for
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Pulitzer winner Michael Moss on food safety Pulitzer winner Michael Moss on food safety, recalls and ultra-processed foods 06:24 Frito-Lay is recalling a limited number of 13 oz. bags of Lay’s Classic Potato Chips, with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration citing the risk that some consumers could experience a “life-theatening allergic reaction” due to
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Alicia Keys, the 16-time Grammy-winning artist, recently returned to the Professional Performing Arts School in New York City where her musical journey began. The visit came during a special segment for “CBS Mornings,” as Keys continues to enjoy a standout year, including a Grammy nomination for her Broadway musical “Hell’s Kitchen.” Keys, who graduated as
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The Guinness World Records are known for highlighting the most interesting, unique and even strange occurrences of human nature across the globe. 2024 was no exception. Earlier this year, we wrote about a toddler who became the Guinness World Records’ youngest male artist after his paintings were shown in an exhibit in the Museum of Science
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Mass. woman recovering from burns warns about tabletop fire pit dangers Mass. woman recovering from burns warns about tabletop fire pit dangers 01:54 Americans are being urged not to buy or use liquid-burning portable firepits sold for tabletops and other uses following the deaths of two people and dozens of injuries. Sold as tabletop firepits,
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Harlem’s Apollo Theater honored by Kennedy Center for cultural contributions – CBS News Watch CBS News For 90 years, the Apollo Theater has shaped American culture, launching icons like James Brown and Aretha Franklin. This year, it became the first institution honored by the Kennedy Center, cementing its legacy as a hub of innovation. View
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Alicia Keys reflects on Broadway success and gives back to students at alma mater – CBS News
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Drug trade in Syria allegedly tied to Assad regime’s financial gains – CBS News Watch CBS News Imtiaz Tyab tours a Syrian facility linked to the production of a street drug popular in the Middle East. The operation allegedly funded the exiled dictator’s regime, adding to the legacy of pain left behind. View CBS News
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