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The federal government awarded a company owned by a Trump donor a $1.7 million contract to install a new water cleaning system for the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, federal records show. https://t.co/Izj16G3aQT

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Eight people are believed to have died in the B-52 crash at California's Edwards Air Force Base, officials say. https://t.co/uAn5fbhHTO

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Sentri7, drug diversion software powered by artificial intelligence and used at hundreds of U.S. hospitals, did not catch a monthslong string of fentanyl thefts in Tennessee in 2025, according to a state document. https://t.co/5AmyJWU35h

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NASA's moon base plans include landers, buggies and drones for 2028 mission. https://t.co/cs4eoLt0g3

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President Trump called the summit in Beijing with Chinese President Xi Jinping “fantastic” and “a great success” as he arrived back at the White House Friday afternoon.

“That was a tremendous success. I think it really was a historic moment.” https://t.co/oXYyLMm5HU

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Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche pushed back against accusations that the Justice Department targets political opponents or critics of President Trump, calling the claims “absolutely not true.” He emphasized to @camiloreports that cases are handled by independent prosecutors and agents, and are not influenced by politics.

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FBI and law enforcement are on the scene and speaking with neighbors of suspected White House Correspondents' Dinner gunman Cole Allen.

Neighbors told CBS News' @ianjameslee that the Torrance, California, neighborhood is typically quiet, and they are in shock.

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As U.S. energy costs continue to surge for Americans, Chevron's Andrew Walz tells CBS News' Lilia Luciano that Venezuelan oil imports could help curb U.S. gas prices. Due to the war in Iran, there have been constraints to global oil supplies, pushing U.S. gasoline prices up to their highest level since 2022. More tomorrow on @CBSMornings.

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Retired astronaut Sen. Mark Kelly (D-AZ) said he hopes American astronauts land on the moon again before the Chinese, saying he "would be a little depressed about it if [he] saw Chinese astronauts walking around on the surface of the moon before we return to the moon."

However, he said that beating the Chinese in this new space race is "not the reason we're doing it."

"We're trying to establish a permanent presence and build an economy on the moon like we did in low-Earth orbit with the space station," he told the Rotary Club of Tucson on Wednesday.

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Tiger Woods was arrested Friday on suspicion of driving under the influence, according to Martin County, Florida, Sheriff John Budensiek. He was seen leaving jail late Friday. https://t.co/GgKz4N5fhs

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The Supreme Court announced it will decide whether President Donald Trump can terminate temporary deportation protections for hundreds of thousands of foreign nationals, agreeing to hear arguments next month on an issue that has been central to the administration’s immigration agenda. https://t.co/rJDGYPiMUw

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Rising oil prices tied to the conflict in the Middle East could add another strain for US small businesses already struggling under the weight of stubborn inflation and President Donald Trump’s hefty tariffs. https://t.co/HzhRoqb3BA

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Celebrity doctor Peter Attia has resigned as a contributor at CBS News following new revelations about his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein https://t.co/1D4OCaBeb3

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When President Donald Trump convenes the inaugural meeting of his Board of Peace on Thursday, he is expected to run it like one of his Cabinet meetings, a US official told CNN. https://t.co/bDbZN3DXI0

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Dow hits 50,000 for first time ever, as Wall Street looks beyond AI disruption. https://t.co/NMok2vzdJo

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The General Sherman tree in Sequoia National Park, USA, stands as a testament to time, estimated to be around 2,200 years old. This giant stands tall at 83.8 meters (275 ft) with a remarkable diameter of 7.7 meters (25 ft).

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The runway at Princess Juliana International Airport, on the Caribbean island of St. Maarten, is situated so close to Maho Beach that beachgoers can feel the force of planes taking off and landing.

📽: CIA SXM

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Clever little camera cover for added security.

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The sleek design of Tesla's vehicles have drawn scrutiny for potentially complicating emergency escapes.

The Post found at least a dozen cases since 2019 in which those in a Tesla or first responders couldn't access or exit in life-threatening situations. https://t.co/zEIyW0RYst

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Following a year of guiding an unruly House Republican conference to legislative victories, there are signs that Speaker Mike Johnson (R-Louisiana) is losing his grip.
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