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Mike Johnson seeks support for Ukraine bill while quelling Republican revolt

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Embattled House Speaker Mike Johnson is trying to stop a revolt among his fellow Republicans while winning support for his plan to provide military funding to Ukraine ahead of a possible vote Saturday. The chair of the Senate Commerce…

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Biden campaigns with Kennedy family amid fears RFK Jr. could threaten campaign

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President Biden held a campaign event with 15 members of the Kennedy family Thursday, as they threw their support behind Mr. Biden instead of their own relative, Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. His family's public endorsement of Mr. Biden signals…

Bryan Kohberger had alibi for night of Idaho student murders, new court filing claims

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A new court filing from attorneys representing Bryan Kohberger, the man charged with killing four University of Idaho students in November 2022, alleges that cell phone tower data shows that Kohberger was not at the murder scene on the…

Dubai struggles to recover from record flooding event

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Earlier this week, a staggering 10 inches of rain fell in the United Arab Emirates, the most the UAE has seen in a single storm in 75 years. The rainfall shuttered schools, destroyed homes and cripped Dubai International Airport, the world…

4 suspects in murder of Kansas moms denied bond

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Prosecutors allege one of the suspects, Tifany Adams, provided a statement to law enforcement "indicating her responsibility" in the killings.

Dozens arrested during pro-Palestinian demonstration at Columbia University

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Police in riot gear detained pro-Palestinian protesters at Columbia University in Manhattan Thursday, loading them into multiple busses. Several participating students were suspended, including the daughter of Rep. Ilhan Omar, who was…

Full jury selected for Trump's New York "hush money" trial

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A full jury of seven men and five women have been seated for former President Donald Trump's Manhattan trial, in which he is accused of falsifying business records to hide an alleged affair ahead of the 2016 election. Robert Costa has more.

"CBS Evening News" headlines for Thursday, April 18, 2024

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Here's a look at the top stories making headlines on the "CBS Evening News with Norah O'Donnell."

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The 6 best robot lawn mowers in 2024 are here to make your Roomba jealous

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Hate mowing your lawn? Well now you can let a robot do it for you. Check out these latest robotic lawn mowers.

Arizona Republicans split on effort to repeal 1864 abortion ban

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Arizona House Republicans blocked an effort to repeal the state's 1864 near-total abortion ban for a second time on Wednesday. But some Republicans in the state Senate are now siding with Democrats. CBS News campaign reporter Shawna…

Johnson likely needs Democratic help to pass foreign aid

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House Republican leadership has put forward billions of dollars in foreign aid bills for Ukraine, Israel and allies in the Indo-Pacific. New York Democratic Rep. Gregory Meeks, ranking member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, joins …

What to know about Trump's meeting with Polish President Duda

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On Wednesday night, Poland's President Duda became the latest world leader to meet with former President Donald Trump. CBS News "Face the Nation" moderator and chief foreign affairs correspondent Margaret Brennan explains what came out of…

Why the Kennedys endorsed Biden over RFK Jr.

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More than a dozen members of independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s family endorsed President Biden in Philadelphia on Thursday. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang has more.

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Americans lose millions to wire transfer fraud. Could banks do more to stop it?

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"Their job is to protect our investments," said one man whose bank account was drained of $15,000. "Otherwise, what's the point of putting it with a bank?"

Ilhan Omar's daughter says she was suspended from college after pro-Palestinian protest at Columbia

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Rep. Ilhan Omar's daughter says she was one of three students suspended from Barnard College following a pro-Palestinian protest at Columbia University on Thursday.

Graduation gift guide: Best headphones for grads in 2024

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Give your grad the best of the best for downtime enjoying music, listening to podcasts, or watching movies and TV.

Wayfair set to open its first physical store. Here's where.

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Online furniture and home furnishings seller says it is opening a brick-and-mortar location in May.

Full jury selected in Trump "hush money" trial

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The full jury and one alternate have been selected for former President Donald Trump's "hush money" trial. CBS News chief election and campaign correspondent Robert Costa reports.

Kevin Hart I Sunday on 60 Minutes

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Anderson Cooper profiles Kevin Hart, the highest-grossing comedian today and a bankable movie star, who has added a new title to his resume – entertainment and business mogul. 60 Minutes, Sunday.

We are obsessed with this $355 CB2 patio chair look-alike

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This weather-resistant patio chair has the look of CB2's sunset lounge chair at less than half the price.

House speaker won't back change to rule allowing single member to call for ouster

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House Rules allow a single member to force a vote on ousting the speaker. Conservatives want to keep it that way.

Boston bound JetBlue flight has close call on runway at Reagan National

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A JetBlue flight was forced to abort takeoff due to another aircraft attempting to cross the runway at Washington Reagan National Airport.

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As EV sales slump, Tesla shares relinquish a year's worth of gains

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Tesla's stock price has tumbled 39% this year amid concerns about the electric vehicle maker's slowing growth.

Taylor Swift reveals first single from "The Tortured Poets Department"

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Taylor Swift took to social media hours ahead of the expected release of her new album "The Tortured Poets Department."

Police arrest pro-Palestinian protesters at Columbia University

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New York police arrested some pro-Palestinian protesters at Columbia University on Thursday following a day of demonstrations. CBS News correspondent Lilia Luciano reports.

Missed the tax filing deadline? What to do now

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If you missed the tax filing deadline and you're not sure what to do. Learn about your options here.

Top Cuban official says country open to more U.S. deportations

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Cuba's deputy foreign minister tells CBS News that his country is willing to accommodate more than one deportation flight per month.

Obesity drug could help sleep apnea patients, study says

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The obesity drug tirzepatide, or Zepbound, may help patients suffering from sleep apnea, according to a study by Eli Lilly. Gina Kolata, a medical reporter for the New York Times, joins CBS News with more details on the medical observation.

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DOJ close to finalizing settlement with Larry Nassar's sexual abuse victims

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The U.S. government may be close to an agreement to settle with victims of former USA Gymnastics physician Larry Nassar, according to a source familiar with the negotiations. The settlement would account for the FBI's failure to properly…

Prince William makes first public appearance since Princess Kate cancer news

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Prince William made his first public appearance since news of Catherine, Princess of Wales' cancer diagnosis. CBS News senior foreign correspondent Holly Williams has more.