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 Uncertainty over funding for federal safety net programs may lead some state officials to turn to opioid settlement dollars to make up the difference. 

 Christopher Sepulvado was charged with the 1992 killing of his 6-year-old stepson. 

 Four people have died, one is hospitalized and one person is still missing after a boat sank in the waters between Queens and Staten Island on Sunday, officials say. 

 The selection places two staunch Trump allies atop the nation’s premier federal law enforcement agency at a time when Democrats are concerned that the president could seek to target his… Read More »Dan Bongino tapped for FBI deputy director 

 President Trump says his administration is cleaning up a Justice Department corrupted by politics. Amid the firings and resignations, one leader described a workplace of “confusion” and “fear.” 

 John Oliver has been unleashing his searing, satirical take on the U.S., his adopted homeland, for years. The comedian plans to continue for “as long as America has systemic problems.” 

 Aurora Phelps​ was indicted in Nevada over a series of romance scams that allegedly led to at least two deaths and one disappearance in Mexico. 

 Here’s a look at the top stories making headlines on the “CBS Weekend News” with Jericka Duncan. 

 Comedian John Oliver tells 60 Minutes that performing stand-up is his “favorite place to be” and explains why bombing on stage is helpful for comedians. 

 John Oliver used to bomb often doing stand-up comedy on stage. Now he has his own TV show, where he delivers searing, satirical takes on America.