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Man allegedly behind 2021 Kabul airport bombing being extradited to U.S.

Mohammad Sharifullah was allegedly one of two masterminds behind the Abbey Gate bombing that killed 13 American service members.

Sen. Elissa Slotkin delivers Democratic response to Trump speech

Sen. Elissa Slotkin was elected by a narrow margin in November to represent Michigan after serving several terms in the House.

Florida attorney general opens criminal investigation into Andrew and Tristan Tate

Florida's attorney general says his office has opened a criminal investigation into Andrew and Tristan Tate, who are charged with human trafficking in Romania.

Congressman Al Green of Texas removed from Trump's speech amid protest

Speaker Mike Johnson repeatedly urged Rep. Al Green to take his seat before directing the sergeant at arms to "restore order" and "remove this gentleman from the chamber."

Trump ends address to Congress by proclaiming "the golden age of America has only just begun"

President Trump closed his address to a joint session of Congress on Tuesday night with a focus on American exceptionalism. "Americans have always been the people who defied all odds, transcended all dangers, made the most extraordinary sacrifices, and did whatever it took to defend our children, our country and our freedom," the president said.

Trump says his administration is "reclaiming the Panama Canal"

President Trump told lawmakers gathered for a joint session of Congress on Tuesday night that his administration is "reclaiming the Panama Canal." Mr. Trump later expressed his desire to acquire Greenland and recited a letter sent by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy following their heated exchange at the Oval Office.

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Trump administration pauses U.S. military aid to Ukraine

The U.S. has been a key supplier of weapons for Ukraine as it continues to fend off the invasion launched by Russia three years ago.

Dolly Parton says Carl Dean, her husband of 60 years, has died

Carl Dean, the husband of Dolly Parton, died Monday in Nashville, the singer said in a statement.

FAA investigating false collision alerts at Reagan National Airport

The Federal Aviation Administration is investigating why flight crews received a false collision alert while attempting to land at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport over the weekend. The FAA said several crews reported the onboard alerts Saturday morning despite no other aircraft nearby. CBS News senior transportation correspondent Kris Van Cleave reports.