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News Brief: Government Shutdown, Migrant Crisis, Stock Volatility

The government shutdown is expected to stretch into 2019. The secretary of Homeland Security visits El Paso, Texas, Friday. Stocks end higher after spending much of Thursday in negative territory.

News Brief: Government Shutdown, Migrant Crisis, Stock Volatility

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News Brief: Trump Visits Iraq, Migrant Children's Health, Sudan Protests

President Trump makes his first trip to an active combat zone. The Department of Homeland Security promises changes to protect migrant children. Police In Sudan fire live ammunition at protesters.

News Brief: Trump Visits Iraq, Migrant Children's Health, Sudan Protests

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News Brief: Migrant Boy Dies, Shutdown Continues, U.S.-Turkey Relations

An 8-year-old Guatemalan boy dies in U.S. immigration custody. The standoff over the border wall continues and the government remains closed. Relations have been improving between the U.S. and Turkey.

News Brief: Migrant Boy Dies, Shutdown Continues, U.S.-Turkey Relations

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Business

News Brief: Financial Markets Drop, Israeli Elections

The Down Jones Industrial average has suffered its worst Christmas Eve performance. How is President Trump reacting? Israel's government wants to move up its elections from Nov. 2019 to April.

News Brief: Financial Markets Drop, Israeli Elections

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News Brief: Government Shutdown, Tsunami, U.S. Troops To Leave Syria

The federal government is likely to remain partially shut down until after the new year. The death toll is expected to rise after a tsunami hit Indonesia. U.S. troops wind down their mission in Syria.

News Brief: Government Shutdown, Tsunami, U.S. Troops To Leave Syria

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Movie Interviews

Vice President Dick Cheney's Power Is On Display In 'Vice'

In the new film Vice, director Adam McKay teamed up with Oscar winner Christian Bale to portray former Vice President Dick Cheney and his rise to power.

Vice President Dick Cheney's Power Is On Display In 'Vice'

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News Brief: U.S. Troops To Leave Syria, Courts Deal Setbacks To Asylum-Seekers

President Trump says it's time for U.S. forces to leave Syria. Roughly 2,200 U.S. troops have been fighting ISIS in Syria. And, another federal court decision blocks Trump's immigration crackdown.

News Brief: U.S. Troops To Leave Syria, Courts Deal Setbacks To Asylum-Seekers

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McConnell Announces Plan To Avert Partial Government Shutdown

Congress appears to be on the verge of avoiding a partial government shutdown. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell's plan would delay a fight over border wall funding until February.

McConnell Announces Plan To Avert Partial Government Shutdown

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News Brief: Justice Bill, Migrants' Release, Pyongyang Cheats Sanctions

Senate approves bipartisan criminal justice bill. Several thousand migrant children in U.S. custody could be released soon. Open scientific collaboration may be helping North Korea cheat on sanctions.

News Brief: Justice Bill, Migrants' Release, Pyongyang Cheats Sanctions

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Law

News Brief: Flynn Faces Sentencing, Moonves' Severance, Toxic Mine Dust

Ex-national security adviser Michael Flynn is sentenced Tuesday. CBS denies ex-CEO Les Moonves $120 million in severance. And, regulators failed to stop an epidemic killing thousands of coal miners.

News Brief: Flynn Faces Sentencing, Moonves' Severance, Toxic Mine Dust

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News Brief: Trump's Personnel Changes, Obamacare, Weinstein Case

The White House makes more personnel moves as a government shutdown looms. A federal judge's ruling threatens Obamacare. The latest in the sexual harassment case against movie mogul Harvey Weinstein.

News Brief: Trump's Personnel Changes, Obamacare, Weinstein Case

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News Brief: Russia Investigation, Pelosi Term Limit Deal, Migrant Shelters

Two sources implicate Trump in illegal campaign contributions. Nancy Pelosi agrees to a term limit to secure House speaker job. Government shelters are filled to near capacity with migrant children.

News Brief: Russia Investigation, Pelosi Term Limit Deal, Migrant Shelters

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News Brief: Huawei CFO, USA Gymnastics, Hurricane Damages Puerto Rican Tombs

Canadian authorities arrest the CFO of one of China's largest companies. The organization overseeing U.S. gymnastics files for bankruptcy. A Puerto Rican cemetery remains closed after Hurricane Maria.

News Brief: Huawei CFO, USA Gymnastics, Hurricane Damages Puerto Rican Tombs

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George H.W. Bush Funeral: Remembering The 41st President At The National Cathedral

Friends, colleagues and the family of President George H.W. Bush memorialize him at the Washington National Cathedral. Among the attendees are all former living presidents of the United States.

George H.W. Bush Funeral: Remembering The 41st President At The National Cathedral

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