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U.S. ramps up military power in Puerto Rico

The United States is flexing military muscle in the Caribbean as the Pentagon plans for possible action inside Venezuela. That planning means a military buildup in Puerto Rico as well. Charlie D'Agata is there.

DOJ to investigate Epstein's ties to Democrats

President Trump has asked the Justice Department and FBI to investigate convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein's involvement with prominent Democrats, including former President Bill Clinton, and major financial institutions. Scott MacFarlane reports.

Southern California preps for possible floods

An atmospheric river sweeping California is bringing some rain to the southern part of the state, with more than 20 million people under flood watch advisories. CBS News reporter Andres Gutierrez has more from Los Angeles.

New details on suspect in coach killing

The city of Oakland, California, is in mourning for the loss of a legendary football coach, featured on Netflix's "Last Chance U." Sixty-six-year-old John Beam died after he was shot on Thursday. CBS News' Juliette Goodrich reports on new details about the investigation.

'Last Chance U' football coach dies after shooting

John Beam, a football coach featured on Netflix's "Last Chance U" and the Laney College athletic director, has died, one day after being shot on the Oakland, California, campus, police announced. Andres Gutierrez has more.

Dad says daughter was victim of nude deepfake

A family in Louisiana is raising awareness about AI-generated deepfake pornography after fake explicit photos of their 13-year-old daughter were allegedly shared among students at her middle school. Kati Weis reports.

Remembering the SS Edmund Fitzgerald

You might know the name of the SS Edmund Fitzgerald tragedy from the annals of history, the hit song from 1976, or, most recently, on the hit show, "Severance." Neda Ulaby, a reporter for NPR's arts desk, joins "The Takeout" to look back at the famous shipwreck from just over 50 years ago.

Chris Matthews on Robert F. Kennedy's legacy

It's been over 50 years since the assassination of Robert F. Kennedy, but his political influence can still be felt today. Political commentator Chris Matthews joins "The Takeout" to discuss his new book, "Lessons from Bobby."

Vance hints at Trump's role in 2028 GOP ticket

Vice President JD Vance was asked about his aspirations for 2028 and a potential rivalry with Secretary of State Marco Rubio during a Fox News interview that aired Thursday night. Eleanor Mueller, a reporter covering Congress for Semafor, and Julia Manchester, White House reporter for The Hill, join to unpack Vance's answers.

TSA chief of staff on recovering from shutdown

The disruptions to air travel from the government shutdown are still causing headaches for flyers, but things are improving compared to the start of the week. TSA Chief of Staff Adam Stahl joins "The Takeout" to discuss when things will be back to normal and more.