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EXCLUSIVE: American prisoner Paul Whelan fears ‘being left behind a third time’

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EXCLUSIVE: American prisoner Paul Whelan fears ‘being left behind a third time’

Biden orders strikes on an Iranian-aligned group after 3 US troops wounded in drone attack in Iraq

Biden orders strikes on an Iranian-aligned group after 3 US troops wounded in drone attack in Iraq

Today in History: December 26, tsunami kills hundreds of thousands in Asia

EXCLUSIVE: American prisoner in Russia calls on Biden to do more to secure his release

EXCLUSIVE: American prisoner in Russia calls on Biden to do more to secure his release

Ukraine snubs Russia, celebrates Christmas on Dec. 25 for first time

Ukraine snubs Russia, celebrates Christmas on Dec. 25 for first time

This homemade gift brought me closer to the grandmother I miss

This homemade gift brought me closer to the grandmother I miss

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CBS News correspondents predict the big stories of 2024

CBS News correspondents predict the big stories of 2024

Strong earthquake in northwest China that killed at least 148 causes economic losses worth millions

Strong earthquake in northwest China that killed at least 148 causes economic losses worth millions

US tensions with China are fraying long-cultivated academic ties. Will the chill hurt US interests?

US tensions with China are fraying long-cultivated academic ties. Will the chill hurt US interests?

AP Week in Pictures: Asia

AP Week in Pictures: Asia

From fugitive to shackled prisoner, ‘Fat Leonard’ lands back in US court and could face more charges

From fugitive to shackled prisoner, ‘Fat Leonard’ lands back in US court and could face more charges

An earthquake in northwestern China kills at least 131 people and is the deadliest in 9 years

An earthquake in northwestern China kills at least 131 people and is the deadliest in 9 years

Kishida says Japan is ready to lead Asia in achieving decarbonization and energy security

Kishida says Japan is ready to lead Asia in achieving decarbonization and energy security

Stock market today: Wall Street closes out its 7th straight winning week with a quiet finish

Stock market today: Wall Street closes out its 7th straight winning week with a quiet finish

Stock market today: Asian markets churn upward after the Dow ticks to another record high

Stock market today: Asian markets churn upward after the Dow ticks to another record high

AP Week in Pictures: Asia

AP Week in Pictures: Asia

A Navy officer jailed in Japan over a deadly car crash is transferred to US custody, his family says

A Navy officer jailed in Japan over a deadly car crash is transferred to US custody, his family says

Luke Combs helping a fan who almost owed him $250,000 for selling unauthorized merchandise

Luke Combs helping a fan who almost owed him $250,000 for selling unauthorized merchandise

House panel urges tougher trade rules for China, raising chance of more tariffs if Congress agrees

House panel urges tougher trade rules for China, raising chance of more tariffs if Congress agrees

Suicide bomber attacks police station in northwest Pakistan, killing 23 officers and wounding 32

Suicide bomber attacks police station in northwest Pakistan, killing 23 officers and wounding 32

Asia lags behind pre-pandemic levels of food security, UN food agency says

Asia lags behind pre-pandemic levels of food security, UN food agency says

Stock market today: Wall Street rises ahead of Friday’s jobs report to snap a 3-day losing streak

Stock market today: Wall Street rises ahead of Friday’s jobs report to snap a 3-day losing streak

AP Week in Pictures: Asia

AP Week in Pictures: Asia

Air Force identifies the 8 US crew lost in Osprey crash in Japan and recovers 6 bodies

Air Force identifies the 8 US crew lost in Osprey crash in Japan and recovers 6 bodies

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