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State Department spokesman on Houthi strikes: Nobody wants to see any escalation

Several nations, including Russia and Iran, are condemning the U.S.-led joint airstrikes against Houthi rebels in Yemen. The U.S. and NATO are defending the move, saying the strikes were aimed at protecting commercial shipping vessels traveling through the Red Sea. State Department spokesman Vedant Patel joined CBS News to discuss the strikes. Source

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AI takes center stage at CES 2024

The annual CES consumer tech convention is wrapping up its week-long stay in Las Vegas on Friday. The event featured some of the industry’s latest advances across virtual reality, robots, and the growing realm of artificial intelligence. Nick Wolny, senior editor at CNET, joined CBS News with a recap of the week. Source

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Texas blocking federal agents from processing migrants in border town park

Texas National Guard troops deployed by Gov. Greg Abbott are blocking U.S. Border Patrol agents from processing migrants in a public area of Eagle Pass, just a mile away from the U.S.-Mexico border. The federal government previously used the space to hold migrants in a staging area before further processing. CBS News immigration reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez has more. Source

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Bitcoin exchange-traded funds win SEC approval: Here’s what that means

Bitcoin fund trading is underway for the second day following the SEC’s approval of the first U.S.-listed exchange-traded funds tied to the cryptocurrency. The move offers investors exposure to the world’s largest cryptocurrency without directly holding it. Eric Balchunas, senior ETF analyst at Bloomberg, joined CBS News to discuss what this all means. Source

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