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## TIER 2 STORIES (Brief RSS Summaries - mention if relevant):
- 60 Minutes Pulled a Segment. A Correspondent Calls It Political. Sharyn Alfonsi, a 60 Minutes correspondent, criticized the networks decision to remove her reporting from Sundays edition of the show....
- What to Know on the Initial Release of Materials From the Epstein Files The Justice Department came under scrutiny for its handling of the documents and deletions online of some material. It said it would not remove mentions of Donald Trump from the files as they are rele...
- Bowen Yang Broke Free on <em>Saturday Night Live</em> The performer, whose run on the show ended last night, understood that being earnest could be very funny....
- Rob Reiner's friends and colleagues share fond and funny memories Friends and colleagues of Rob Reiner sat down with CBS News to share personal anecdotes and fond memories of him following the news of his tragic death....
- 12/21/2025: The Sherpas of Everest; Presenting the Kanneh-Masons First, a report on Sherpas risking their lives to help climbers reach Everest's summit. Then, the Kanneh-Masons: Meet the musical siblings....
- Search underway for swimmer missing at Pacific Grove's Lovers Point in possible shark attack Search efforts are underway in Pacific Grove after a swimmer went missing Sunday afternoon....
- Riding along on the CPKC Holiday Train Canadian Pacific Railway decked out its first holiday train 27 years ago. Now merged with Kansas City Southern and known as CPKC, the company is delivering festive fun all across North America. Lana Z...
- Flu cases surging nationwide Flu cases are on the rise across the country with CDC data showing more than 4 million illnesses this season resulting in roughly 2,000 deaths, including two children. Dr. Benjamin Abella, chair of em...
- The Sherpas risking their lives to help climbers reach Everest's summit | 60 Minutes Sherpas navigate extreme conditions and treacherous pathways as they act as porters and guides for climbers summiting Everest. They put their lives on the line, often with little recognition....
- Getting ready for the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence | 60 Minutes The upcoming celebration of the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence is a time to take stock and see if the U.S. is living up to the revolutionary ideals the country was founded upon....
- The Kanneh-Mason family: Meet the 7 siblings playing classical music | 60 Minutes The Kanneh-Mason family boasts seven classically trained musicians, each under the age of 30. The siblings have toured the world and recorded chart-topping albums....
- WATCH: Scuba-diving Santa Claus takes a holiday plunge in the Florida Keys Santa encountered an array of sea life as he traded his sleigh for scuba gear on Sunday, making a holiday appearance beneath the waves of the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary....
- Vance refuses to set red lines over bigotry at Turning Point USA's convention Vice President JD Vance acknowledged the controversies that dominated the Turning Point conference, but he did not define any boundaries for the conservative movement besides patriotism....
- US Catholic bishops president says deportations instilling 'fear' in 'widespread manner': 'Concerns us all' Archbishop Paul Coakley criticized President Donald Trump's mass deportations for spreading fear and uncertainty in immigrant communities....
- Mock funeral held for the penny at Lincoln Memorial as 230-year coin production ends Mock funeral held at Lincoln Memorial marks end of penny production after President Trump's announcement to halt minting due to rising production costs....
- Nicki Minaj praises Trump, JD Vance at TPUSA event, says she has 'utmost respect' for them Nicki Minaj praised President Donald Trump and JD Vance at Turning Point USA's AmericaFest conference on Sunday, saying Trump gives people hope to "beat the bad guys."...
- Khanna and Massie say they're considering contempt charges against AG Pam Bondi Reps. Ro Khanna and Thomas Massie said they are committed to holding Justice Department officials accountable for their failure to release all eligible Epstein files by Fridays deadline, saying they'r...
- Actor James Ransone, who starred in 'The Wire,' dies from an apparent suicide at 46 Actor James Ransone died Friday apparently by suicide, according to the Los Angeles County medical examiner....
- Steelers star DK Metcalf takes a swipe at fan during sideline altercation Pittsburgh Steelers receiver DK Metcalf took a swing at a Detroit Lions fan Sunday in a moment the NFL will scrutinize for potential punishment...
- Lions' playoff hopes in peril after wild loss The Detroit Lions fell to 8-7 with a shocking 29-24 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday and now the Lions chances of making the playoffs stand at only 6%, according to NFL Next Gen Stats....