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Hunter Biden charged with federal tax crimes

Federal prosecutors have charged Hunter Biden, President Biden’s son, with nine tax crimes, according to an indictment unsealed Thursday in the Central District of California. CBS News chief political analyst John Dickerson anchors special coverage. Source

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White House delays decision on menthol cigarette ban

The Biden administration is holding off on banning menthol cigarettes — even though health experts say doing so would save lives. Dr. Enid Neptune, scientific adviser for the American Lung Association, joins CBS News to discuss. Source

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What to make of Putin’s trips to the Middle East

Russian President Vladimir Putin participated in a lightning round of Middle East diplomacy this week, traveling to the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia — and later welcoming Iran’s president to Moscow. Former U.S. Ambassador to Yemen Gerald Feierstein, and a distinguished senior fellow with the Middle East Institute, joins CBS News to examine Putin’s motivations. Source

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Migration spike at Arizona border crossing overwhelms agents

U.S. Border Patrol agents apprehended nearly 10,000 migrants at the southern border Wednesday, according to federal data. This comes days after the Lukeville, Arizona, crossing shut down due to an influx of asylum seekers. CBS News correspondent Adam Yamaguchi reports. Source

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Texas judge grants woman’s emergency abortion request

A Texas judge granted permission for a woman to have an abortion, despite the state’s ban, in a landmark ruling Thursday following the fall of Roe v. Wade. CBS News correspondent Janet Shamlian explains why the judge allowed the exception. Then, Constitutional Accountability Center president Elizabeth Wydra joins to discuss the precedent the case could set. Source

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UNLV shooting victims identified

Authorities are investigating a possible motive behind Wednesday’s fatal shooting at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. Sources tell CBS News the shooter was a former professor who wanted a position at UNLV, but was denied. CBS News correspondent Omar Villafranca reports. Source

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