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Former New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez sentenced to 11 years in federal bribery and corruption case

CBS News Former New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez was sentenced to 11 years for bribery and corruption, following his conviction on 16 counts of bribery, extortion, conspiracy, and obstruction of justice in July.

Trump Expected To Name Marco Rubio For Secretary Of State

CBS News President-elect Donald Trump is expected to name Sen. Marco Rubio of Florida as his nominee for secretary of state, though the pick is not a done deal, two sources familiar with the talks tell CBS News.

Sen. Bob Menendez Convicted In Bribery Trial; New Jersey Democrat Found Guilty Of Accepting Gold Bars, Cash

CBS News Sen. Bob Menendez, a powerful New Jersey Democrat, was convicted Tuesday in a sprawling bribery scheme in which he was accused of selling out his office for lucrative bribes, including cash and gold bars.

US Lawmakers Ask Biden Administration To Punish South Africa For Alleged Support For Russia

Associated Press A bipartisan group of U.S. lawmakers wants the Biden administration to punish South Africa for its alleged support for Russia’s invasion of Ukraine by relocating an important trade meeting to another country, according to a letter published Tuesday in The New York Times.

US Says China Balloon Could Collect Intelligence Signals

Associated Press The China balloon shot down by the U.S. was equipped to detect and collect intelligence signals as part of a huge, military-linked aerial surveillance program that targeted more than 40 countries, the Biden administration declared Thursday, citing imagery from American U-2 spy planes.

Ethiopia Peace Talks Have Begun On Tigray, South Africa Says

Associated Press Opposing sides in Ethiopia have begun to discuss a peace deal in the war torn Tigray region.

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President Biden Signs Burn Pit Bill Into Law, Expanding Health Care Benefits For Vets

CBS News President Biden on Wednesday signed into law legislation that expands health care benefits for veterans who developed illnesses because of their exposure to toxic substances from burn pits on U.S. military bases during their service.

President Biden Signs Burn Pit Bill Into Law, Expanding Health Care Benefits For Vets

Ukraine And Russia Sign Deal To Get Vital Grain Shipments Moving Again

CBS News Ukraine and Russia signed an agreement Friday morning in Turkey committing to let millions of tons of vital grain supplies ship out from Ukraine's long-blockaded southern ports. Russia has blocked Ukraine's Black Sea ports since its full-scale invasion of the country on February 24, drawing accusations from the U.S. and Europe that President Vladimir Putin has weaponized food.

Ukraine And Russia Sign Deal To Get Vital Grain Shipments Moving Again

In Blow To Biden, Mexico President To Skip Americas Summit

Associated Press While the Biden administration insists the president in Los Angeles will outline his vision for a “sustainable, resilient, and equitable future” for the hemisphere, Castañeda said it’s clear from the last-minute wrangling over the guest list that Latin America is not a priority for the U.S. president.

In Blow To Biden, Mexico President To Skip Americas Summit

White House Moves To Loosen Remittance, Flight Rules On Cuba

Associated Press The Biden administration announced Monday that it will expand flights to Cuba, take steps to loosen restrictions on U.S. travelers to the island, and lift Trump-era restrictions on remittances that immigrants can send to people on the island.

White House Moves To Loosen Remittance, Flight Rules On Cuba

US To Ease A Few Economic Sanctions Against Venezuela

Associated Press The United States government is moving to ease a few economic sanctions on Venezuela in a gesture meant to encourage resumed negotiations between the U.S.-backed opposition and the government of President Nicolás Maduro.

US To Ease A Few Economic Sanctions Against Venezuela

Joshua Holt, who traveled to Venezuela from Utah in 2016 to marry a Spanish-speaking Mormon woman but soon found himself jailed and later branded the CIA’s top spy in Latin America, was set free by the anti-American Maduro government on Saturday, saying he was “overwhelmed with gratitude.”

Freed After 2 Years, Man Jailed In Venezuela Returns To US

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Senate Panel Approves Pompeo For Secretary Of State

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CIA Director Mike Pompeo has been approved by the Senate Foreign Relations Committee to be secretary of state in a party line vote.

Senate Panel Approves Pompeo For Secretary Of State

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CIA Director Mike Pompeo has been approved by the Senate Foreign Relations Committee to be secretary of state in a party line vote.

Trump Leaves Open Possibility Of Bailing On Meeting With Kim

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WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said that although he’s looking ahead optimistically to a historic summit meeting with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un he could still pull out if he feels it’s “not going to be fruitful.”

Trump Leaves Open Possibility Of Bailing On Meeting With Kim

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House, Senate Reach Deal On Russia Sanctions, To Vote Tuesday

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Negotiators from the House and Senate have come to an agreement on Russia sanctions after securing overwhelming support in the Senate but stalling in the House.

House, Senate Reach Deal On Russia Sanctions, To Vote Tuesday

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Negotiators from the House and Senate have come to an agreement on Russia sanctions after securing overwhelming support in the Senate but stalling in the House.

Committee OKs Tillerson For Secretary Of State

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The Senate Foreign Relations Committee has narrowly approved President Donald Trump's choice for secretary of state.

Committee OKs Tillerson For Secretary Of State

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The Senate Foreign Relations Committee has narrowly approved President Donald Trump's choice for secretary of state.

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MaKayla Glenn First responders are trained to minimize their exposure to the smoke, rotating crews and staying aware of wind shifts. However, the smoke’s impact is not limited to the immediate danger; it lingers, affecting lungs and breathing for days or even weeks.

Wildfires: The hidden dangers of smoke on your lungs

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Chloe Abbott OKPOP says it's raised almost $9 million toward the $18 million it needs to ensure the museum opens. But in the meantime, employees are still building the museum by adding new pieces to the collection from the former owner of Cain's Ballroom.

Hope in a bagpiper’s melody amid the ashes of the Stillwater wildfire

Katie Eastman Scott McKinley lost his home in a wildfire, but despite the devastation, he chooses to play the bagpipes as a form of healing and joy.

Key Takeaways: Phone call between President Trump and Vladimir Putin

Alex Cameron Key Takeaways from Tuesday’s phone call between U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin.

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Former New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez sentenced to 11 years in federal bribery and corruption case

Trump Expected To Name Marco Rubio For Secretary Of State

Sen. Bob Menendez Convicted In Bribery Trial; New Jersey Democrat Found Guilty Of Accepting Gold Bars, Cash

US Lawmakers Ask Biden Administration To Punish South Africa For Alleged Support For Russia

US Says China Balloon Could Collect Intelligence Signals

Ethiopia Peace Talks Have Begun On Tigray, South Africa Says

President Biden Signs Burn Pit Bill Into Law, Expanding Health Care Benefits For Vets

President Biden Signs Burn Pit Bill Into Law, Expanding Health Care Benefits For Vets

Ukraine And Russia Sign Deal To Get Vital Grain Shipments Moving Again

Ukraine And Russia Sign Deal To Get Vital Grain Shipments Moving Again

In Blow To Biden, Mexico President To Skip Americas Summit

In Blow To Biden, Mexico President To Skip Americas Summit

White House Moves To Loosen Remittance, Flight Rules On Cuba

White House Moves To Loosen Remittance, Flight Rules On Cuba

US To Ease A Few Economic Sanctions Against Venezuela

US To Ease A Few Economic Sanctions Against Venezuela

Madeleine Albright Remembered As Fierce Champion Of Freedom At Funeral Service

Madeleine Albright Remembered As Fierce Champion Of Freedom At Funeral Service

Democratic Presidential Candidates Urge Caution On Iran

Democratic Presidential Candidates Urge Caution On Iran

Freed After 2 Years, Man Jailed In Venezuela Returns To US

Freed After 2 Years, Man Jailed In Venezuela Returns To US

Senate Panel Approves Pompeo For Secretary Of State

Senate Panel Approves Pompeo For Secretary Of State

Trump Leaves Open Possibility Of Bailing On Meeting With Kim

Trump Leaves Open Possibility Of Bailing On Meeting With Kim

House, Senate Reach Deal On Russia Sanctions, To Vote Tuesday

House, Senate Reach Deal On Russia Sanctions, To Vote Tuesday

Committee OKs Tillerson For Secretary Of State

Committee OKs Tillerson For Secretary Of State

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Cold front expected for Wednesday

Cold front expected for Wednesday

From dream to reality: Booker T. Washington senior wins first in 60-meter event at New Balance Nationals

From dream to reality: Booker T. Washington senior wins first in 60-meter event at New Balance Nationals

Wildfires: The hidden dangers of smoke on your lungs

Wildfires: The hidden dangers of smoke on your lungs

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Cold front expected for Wednesday

From dream to reality: Booker T. Washington senior wins first in 60-meter event at New Balance Nationals

Wildfires: The hidden dangers of smoke on your lungs

'It is a real survivor:' OKPOP adding to its collection as it continues to raise funds to open

Hope in a bagpiper’s melody amid the ashes of the Stillwater wildfire

Key Takeaways: Phone call between President Trump and Vladimir Putin