General Igor Kirillov, head of Russia’s nuclear and chemical forces, killed in Moscow blast claimed by Ukraine

The head of Russia’s Nuclear, Biological, and Chemical Defense Forces, Lt. General Igor Kirillov, was killed along with his deputy early Tuesday in an explosion in Moscow, Russia’s Investigative Committee said. Ukrainian security sources told CBS News the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) killed Kirillov in a special operation. The claim couldn’t be independently verified,

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Sara Sharif’s father, stepmother sentenced to life in prison for “campaign of abuse” that killed 10-year-old

London — The father and stepmother of a severely abused 10-year-old girl found dead in her home in England were sentenced Tuesday to life in prison for murder. Urfan Sharif, 42, and Beinash Batool, 30, were convicted of murder last week in Sara Sharif’s death in what prosecutors called a “campaign of abuse.” Sara’s uncle, Faisal

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12/16: CBS Evening News

12/16: CBS Evening News – CBS News Watch CBS News Student and teacher killed in Madison, Wisconsin, school shooting; Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson makes Broadway history View CBS News In Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Not Now Turn On Source: cbsnews.com

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Earthquake hits Vanuatu, reportedly killing at least 6 people on Pacific island nation, damaging U.S. embassy

Wellington, New Zealand — A powerful magnitude 7.3 earthquake struck just off the coast of Vanuatu on Tuesday, causing widespread destruction in the South Pacific island nation and reportedly killing at least six people. Casualties were arriving at hospitals and among the buildings seriously damaged in the capital of Port Vila was one that houses

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The Electoral College votes to confirm results for the 2024 presidential election today. Here’s what to know.

At state capitols across the U.S. Tuesday, the presidential electors will be gathering to cast their electoral votes, formalizing President-elect Donald Trump’s victory over Vice President Kamala Harris in the 2024 election.  It’s largely a ceremonial vote, the next step after the presidential election. When Americans cast their ballots on Election Day, they’re technically voting

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