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The best TV and movies to stream this week, from 'Better Things' to 'The French Dispatch'
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The best deals on KitchenAid stand mixers and mixer accessories
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Retired SWAT officer acquitted in Florida movie theater shooting
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Both criticized Putin, but sided with President Trump in saying the Russian leader is "smart."
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This week on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," February 27, 2022
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James Inhofe, GOP Oklahoma senator, to retire at end of year
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Cases of highly pathogenic bird flu detected in Delaware and Michigan
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Opioid peddlers reach $26 billion settlement with states
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CDC revises guidelines on who should mask indoors
New guidance issued by the agency adds an emphasis on hospitalization data to decide COVID-19 measures.
CDC to significantly ease pandemic mask guidelines Friday
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Millions of children have lost a parent or caregiver to COVID
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Americans are worried about smaller refunds — for good reason
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Opioid peddlers reach $26 billion settlement with states
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Ukraine leader calls for more help, says Putin in war "against Europe"
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky appeals to the West to take tougher action against Vladimir Putin as air raid sirens go off again in Kyiv.
Pompeo and Noem criticize Putin while navigating potential 2024 runs
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Russia could use crypto to avoid sanctions
The West has levied harsh sanctions against Russia following its invasion of Ukraine, but Russian leaders could be turning to cryptocurrency to avoid economic punishment. Michael Parker, head of the anti-money laundering and sanctions practice at Ferrari and Associates, joins CBS News to break down how Russia may proceed.
Russian cyberattacks on Ukraine continue
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Joseph Gordon-Levitt plays Uber CEO in series
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Possible Russian cyber attacks on U.S. infrastructure
The Biden administration is warning U.S. companies of potential cyber attacks by Russian hackers in the coming days. Nikole Killion has more.
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NASA's new "NACHOS" instrument could help predict volcanic eruptions
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Retired SWAT officer acquitted in Florida movie theater shooting
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DNA links woman's 1982 hotel murder to man slain months later
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Sanctions on Russia raise questions about space station
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SpaceX launches 46 more Starlink internet satellites
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Cygnus cargo ship heads for space station
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What happens to our brains when we die?
A new study suggests the human brain may replay memorable life moments right before we die. The research says it is similar to what sometimes happens during near-death experiences. Neurosurgeon Dr. Ajmal Zemmar was one of the organizers of the study. He joined CBS News to discuss.
Six journalists have been murdered in Mexico in 2022
Authorities in Mexico say a TV host and model was found dead on Tuesday, making her the sixth journalist murdered in Mexico in 2022. CBS News' Enrique Acevedo joins CBS News anchor Lana Zak to discuss what's driving these killings and what's being done to stop them.
Students surprised with promise of free college
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Trayvon Martin's mother on grief 10 years later
Saturday marks 10 years since Trayvon Martin was shot and killed after stopping at a store to buy Skittles and juice. "CBS Mornings" co-host Gayle King sat down with his mother to talk about her loss and pain.