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The largest, most advanced aircraft carrier in the nation, along with three guided missile destroyers, crossed into the Caribbean Sea on Sunday morning, the U.S. Navy said, adding to a buildup of U.S. military assets near Venezuela. Charlie D'Agata is in San Juan, Puerto Rico, with more. The end of the government shutdown has cleared the way for a critical vote expected Tuesday in the House to release all of the Epstein files. It also led to a major blowup between President Trump and longtime ally Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene. Willie James Inman has the details. The Department of Homeland Security has launched "Operation Charlotte's Web" in Charlotte, North Carolina, saying it is targeting criminals who are in the U.S. illegally. Shanelle Kaul has the story about a Honduran-born American citizen who says he was injured during an arrest. Parts of California saw a month's worth of rain in one day, and two deaths are being blamed on the heavy rainfall and the flooding it triggered. Andrew Kozak has more. As Ukrainians endure Russian strikes, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy finds himself fighting corruption at home in the state's energy companies. Lee Kiniry reports on the battles the Ukraine president is facing. Arizona Congresswoman Adelita Grijalva said it was "painful" waiting for seven weeks to take the oath of office, but now the Democrat trying to focus on her new role in the House. Nikole Killion reports from Capitol Hill. The American dream feels increasing out of reach as home prices have skyrocketed for years. The latest report from the National Association of Realtors shows the share of first-time home buyers has dropped to 21%. Andres Gutierrez reports from Burbank, California. Beekeepers were ordered in 2017 to work with veterinarians to maintain the insects' health, but not a lot of doctors had experience with honeybees. That's why Colorado State University launched its first honeybee veterinary science course. Dillon Thomas reports. 

U.S. officials tell CBS News discussions are underway to bring Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to the U.S. as part of President Trump's push to end the war between Russia and Ukraine by Thanksgiving. Leigh Kiniry and Willie James Inman have the latest. As the U.S. military strengthens its position off the coast of Venezuela, a new CBS News poll finds more than two-thirds of Americans say they are opposed to U.S. military action there. Charlie D'Agata is following the rising tension from San Juan, Puerto Rico. This weekend, 35-year-old Tatiana Schlossberg, a granddaughter of former President John F. Kennedy, announced she has terminal cancer. CBS News medical contributor Dr. Celine Gounder has a breakdown of the diagnosis. Holiday shopping is kicking off, and a new CBS News poll shows only 32% of Americans think the economy is in good shape. Shanelle Kaul reports. Itay Hod takes us to a class where young professionals are learning to master their manners. 

Approximately 24 million people across the U.S. are under winter storm alerts. Dave Malkoff and Andrew Kozak have the details on this holiday weekend's forecast and the impact. President Trump intensified his pressure campaign on Venezuela on Saturday. He posted that the airspace around the country is "closed in its entirety." Weijia Jiang has more details. Negotiators for Ukraine are headed to Florida for further peace talks with Trump administration officials. The visit comes amid new deadly air assaults across Ukraine. Elizabeth Palmer reports. Americans spent a record $12 billion online on Black Friday this year, according to Adobe Analytics. Ali Bauman reports on how rising prices are impacting shoppers. Pope Leo celebrated mass in Istanbul with Turkey's Catholic community on Saturday. He also visited the famous Blue Mosque to address peace and unity across faiths. Chris Livesay has more. In British supermarkets, the war against sugar continues in the name of children's health. Holly Williams has the details. Acclaimed playwright Tom Stoppard has died at 88. Stoppard won the Oscar for his 1998 screenplay "Shakespeare in Love." The Athens Ben Epps Airport has to almost double its flight operations around college football game day. Skyler Henry has the story.