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EPISODE · Jan 6, 2026 · 20 MIN

CBS Evening News, 01/05/26

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Former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife pleaded not guilty Monday to federal drug trafficking and other charges. In court, Maduro was defiant, declaring through a translator that he is innocent, a “decent man” and is “still president of my country.” The CDC makes major changes to childhood vaccine recommendations, with guidelines suggesting fewer shots. Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz announced that he won't seek reelection in a surprise exit from politics less than 18 months after the Democrat was chosen to be the party's nominee for vice president.

Former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife pleaded not guilty Monday to federal drug trafficking and other charges. In court, Maduro was defiant, declaring through a translator that he is innocent, a “decent man” and is “still president of my country.” The CDC makes major changes to childhood vaccine recommendations, with guidelines suggesting fewer shots. Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz announced that he won't seek reelection in a surprise exit from politics less than 18 months after the Democrat was chosen to be the party's nominee for vice president.

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