“Fraud tourists” allegedly siphoned millions from Minnesota aid programs
Federal prosecutors in Minnesota filed fraud charges Thursday against six defendants, including two Philadelphia-based men who allegedly traveled to Minneapolis to siphon millions from state programs. CBS News Minnesota’s Jonah Kaplan has the story.
Ukraine claims strike on oil tanker as Putin plays down peace prospects
Putin claims no “willingness from Ukraine” to negotiate a peace deal as he touts battlefield gains, and Kyiv claims a brazen strike on a ship far from Russia.
Epstein files release expected as mandated by law Trump signed
House Democrats released more photos from Jeffrey Epstein’s estate a day before the deadline for the Justice Department to release all the records related to the investigation into the convicted sex offender.
Justice Department set to release trove of Epstein files today
The Justice Department expects to release “several hundred thousand” records from the Epstein files today, a top official said. Follow live updates here.
Justice Department set to release trove of Epstein files today
The Justice Department expects to release “several hundred thousand” records from the Epstein files today, a top official said. Follow live updates here.
Larry L. Goldsberry

Larry L. Goldsberry, 88, of Fremont passed away Thursday, December 18, 2025, at Shalimar Gardens in Fremont. He was born March 7, 1937 in Fremont to Chester and Eleanor (Bozarth) Goldsberry. Larry entered the U.S. Army and
Suspect in Brown University shooting, MIT professor’s murder found dead after massive manhunt
The man believed to be responsible for carrying out the Brown University shooting and killing an MIT professor was found dead in a storage unit in New Hampshire on Thursday, officials said. Tom Hanson reports.
Suspect in Brown University shooting, MIT professor’s murder found dead after massive manhunt
The man believed to be responsible for carrying out the Brown University shooting and killing an MIT professor was found dead in a storage unit in New Hampshire on Thursday, officials said. Tom Hanson reports.
Police arrest man on various charges

A Fremont man faces charges following a disturbance Thursday afternoon. At about 3:05 p.m., police responded to the 1500 block of North C Street. Following an investigation, Julian C. Castro, 24, was arrested for third-degree domestic assault,
New poll suggests Americans are concerned with the high costs of the holidays
A recent CBS News poll shows many Americans are concerned about the high costs of holiday shopping. Lori Bettinger, the president of BancAlliance, joins CBS News with more details.