Stimulus Package Update: Congressional Leaders Move Closer To COVID Relief Deal
Key lawmakers are approaching a deal on an economic relief package that would include unemployment benefits, but not state and local aid or a liability shield.
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Stimulus Package Update: Are Politicians Finally Ready To Make A Deal?
With COVID cases spiking nationwide, and the economy set to feel the effects, politicians start to get more serious about a stimulus package.
Stimulus Package Update: Politicians Still Can't Agree On Type Of Aid Or How Much To Spend
Democrats and Republicans agree on the need for a stimulus package, but disagree on specifics like stimulus checks and and the overall cost.
Stimulus Package Update: What Will A Biden Administration Mean For More Aid?
Containing the COVID-19 pandemic and rebuilding the economy top the list for the incoming Biden administration, and a stimulus package will be a key component.
Clearwater Man Arrested After Threatening Lives Of Florida Politicians
A Clearwater man was arrested Wednesday after police say he threatened to kill Florida state government officials and President Donald Trump's supporters. Detectives are speaking about the arrest telling CW44 News at 10 they have zero-tolerance for threats in their community.
Stimulus Package Update: While Politicians Negotiate, Economic Damage Continues
With negotiations on a second round of stimulus ongoing, the chance of a package that can pass both the House and Senate seems remote.
Stimulus Package Update: Is A Deal Even Possible At This Point?
House Democrats and the Trump administration agreeing on stimulus terms isn't even the biggest obstacle to a stimulus package.
Congress Struggles With Confederate Statues, Tributes To Racists Inside The US Capitol Building
Under the dome of one of the most revered buildings in the nation - the US Capitol - sit more than a dozen tributes to Confederate soldiers, officials and known racists - while symbols of the nation's painful past are coming down across the country.
Opinion: History On The Senate Floor
Last week, Senator Mitch McConnell, the Republican Minority Leader in the Senate, did the stupidest thing any Senate Leader has done in the history of the Senate: He filibustered a bill he supported within a minute of introducing the legislation.
Opinion: GOP A Party Without A Plan
With one month to go before we reach the fiscal cliff, Republicans are going to have to figure out how to do something serious for a change instead of grandstanding and avoiding specifics.
Opinion: Pelosi Stays On As Leader, Continuing To Defy The GOP War On Women
She will remain the one woman in a leadership position in the room when important issues effecting women are negotiated over the next year and a strong reminder that Democrats stand with women and promote them to positions of power.
Opinion: Four More Years Of Gridlock
Even the most liberal of Democrats must agree that Obama's inability to get foes to work with him is severely impeding any progress this country.
Opinion: Economic Confidence Rises Despite Republican Efforts Against It
Republicans will continue to talk down the economy for the next two months specifically because they want the economy, and the country, to suffer in order to win an election.
Opinion: Republicans Vote For Denial Of Affordable Health Care Again
Tea Party zealots in Congress are obsessed with stripping people of their right and access to affordable care.
Opinion: Romney's Nixonian Secret Plans
Mitt Romney has provided no details, not even a hint, of what his immigration plan is. Either this is a lousy sales job, which is bad, or he has no idea there's a difference between running Bain Capital and running the nation, which is worse.
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All eyes on Aaron Judge as he chases Roger Maris' home run record
Yankees fans are on the edge of their seats as Aaron Judge chases the American League home run record.
Artemis moon launch delayed again as Tropical Storm Ian strengthens
NASA managers have ruled out a third attempt to launch the Artemis 1 moon rocket Tuesday.
Fiona knocks out power and washes away homes in Atlantic Canada
"I'm seeing homes in the ocean. I'm seeing rubble floating all over the place. It's complete and utter destruction."
Possible hurricane poses threat to NASA's Artemis moon launch plans
NASA aims for Tuesday launch of oft-delayed Space Launch System rocket, but forecasters are 80% no-go.
Tropical Storm Ian is "rapidly intensifying," could hit Florida as major hurricane
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has declared a state of emergency for the whole state, which is at risk of seeing major flash flooding.
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All eyes on Aaron Judge as he chases Roger Maris' home run record
Yankees fans are on the edge of their seats as Aaron Judge chases the American League home run record.
Artemis moon launch delayed again as Tropical Storm Ian strengthens
NASA managers have ruled out a third attempt to launch the Artemis 1 moon rocket Tuesday.
Fiona knocks out power and washes away homes in Atlantic Canada
"I'm seeing homes in the ocean. I'm seeing rubble floating all over the place. It's complete and utter destruction."
Possible hurricane poses threat to NASA's Artemis moon launch plans
NASA aims for Tuesday launch of oft-delayed Space Launch System rocket, but forecasters are 80% no-go.
Tropical Storm Ian is "rapidly intensifying," could hit Florida as major hurricane
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has declared a state of emergency for the whole state, which is at risk of seeing major flash flooding.
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Florida A&M students sue state, alleging racial bias in funding
Historically Black college accuses Florida officials of discriminating against the school based on race.
Amy Cooper, "Central Park Karen," loses lawsuit over firing
The judge rejected Cooper's claims that she was unjustly fired from her job due to racism and sexism.
Consequences for unruly airline passengers may not be steep
A few unruly passengers have gotten sentences and large fines, but that's not the norm for disruptive behavior in the skies.
Apple Music becoming the sponsor of Super Bowl halftime shows
It replaces Pepsi, which sponsored the mega-TV attraction for the past ten years.
Who might want to buy the Phoenix Suns?
NBA team could draw interest from a range of potential suitors, from tech billionaires to former pro athletes.
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Elijah McClain's amended autopsy released three years after his death
The manner of death of Elijah McClain, a 23-year-old massage therapist, was still listed as undetermined.
Video shows train hit police car with woman handcuffed in back seat
A 20-year-old woman is expected to survive after the parked police patrol vehicle she was detained in was struck by a freight train in Colorado.
3 killed in shooting at house; suspected gunman found dead inside after fire
The incident prompted officials in Oak Forest, Illinois, to urge people to shelter in place.
10 people killed in mass shooting at pool hall in Mexico
The governor of Guanajuato condemned what he called a "cowardly attack" and vowed to restore order.
Alabama halts execution, citing shortage of time before deadline
Officials said they had trouble accessing Alan Miller's veins to administer a lethal injection. He'd lost his attempt to be put to death with an untested method using nitrogen.
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CDC says some nursing homes and hospitals no longer need to require universal masking
Masking is now urged only in communities seeing "high" transmission of the virus.
CDC now tracking rise of BF.7 and BA.2.75 COVID variants nationwide
The BA.5 variant from the summer wave of cases has now fallen to 83.1% of new infections.
Indiana abortion clinics reopening after judge blocks ban
An Indiana judge has blocked the state's abortion ban from being enforced, putting the new law on hold as abortion clinic operators argue that it violates the state constitution.
Jeff Garlin, former "Goldbergs" star, reveals he has bipolar disorder
"Sometimes it's just too much to deal with. I'm doing the best I can," the actor said.
Social media challenge prompts FDA warning against cooking chicken in NyQuil
Boiling certain medications can be harmful to breathe, let alone eat, the agency warned.
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All eyes on Aaron Judge as he chases Roger Maris' home run record
Yankees fans are on the edge of their seats as Aaron Judge chases the American League home run record.
Albert Pujols hits 700th home run, joining baseball greats Bonds, Aaron and Ruth
Albert Pujols hits 700th home run, joining baseball greats Barry Bonds, Hank Aaron and Babe Ruth in exclusive club.
Federer loses doubles match with Nadal, last of his career
Roger Federer has ended his superlative professional tennis career at age 41 with a loss in doubles alongside longtime rival Rafael Nadal at the Laver Cup.
Protester lights arm and part of tennis court on fire during Laver Cup
The incident came hours before Roger Federer was scheduled to play for the final time before retiring.
Nia Long appreciations flow amid Ime Udoka's suspension from the Celtics
She is beloved, especially by the Black community, as she has starred in such classic films as "Love Jones" and "Boyz N The Hood."
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Raskin teases Jan. 6 committee to reveal new information about Roger Stone
Committee aides reportedly traveled to Denmark to review documentary footage related to Stone.
Former Pence aide calls Trump's declassification remarks "absurd"
Short, who was the former vice president's chief of staff, also commented on Pence's potential presidential ambitions.
The facts behind GOP governors sending migrants to Democratic cities
The transport of migrants by Republican officials has raised questions about border policies, who the migrants are and whether the states' actions are legal.
Indiana abortion clinics reopening after judge blocks ban
An Indiana judge has blocked the state's abortion ban from being enforced, putting the new law on hold as abortion clinic operators argue that it violates the state constitution.
Trump says presidents can declassify "even by thinking about it"
Trump's lawyers have resisted requests for information about whether records with classified markings seized from Mar-a-Lago were in fact declassified by Trump.
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Oscar-winning 'Cuckoo's Nest' actor Louise Fletcher dies
Louise Fletcher, a late-blooming star whose riveting performance as the cruel and calculating Nurse Ratched in "One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest" set a new standard for screen villains and won her an Academy Award, has died at age 88.
James Cameron says "Avatar 2" is "more emotional" than the original
"I think it's more emotional than the first film. I think it focuses more on character and relationship dynamics than the first film did.
Shania Twain feels "stronger than ever" ahead of new album release
"Every time something brings me down or tries to bring me down, it fuels more determination. I'm feeling stronger than ever now in my life. And, and it feels good."
Nia Long appreciations flow amid Ime Udoka's suspension from the Celtics
She is beloved, especially by the Black community, as she has starred in such classic films as "Love Jones" and "Boyz N The Hood."
"Bond" producers say they love Idris Elba - but don't celebrate just yet
Elba said everywhere he goes people mention Bond, "And I feel it is beyond me at this juncture."
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Piles of potentially lead-contaminated debris to be removed from Atlanta’s Westside
Some potentially lead-filled piles of debris left behind after old homes were torn down over a year ago at Joseph E. Lowery Boulevard and Neal Street are raising concerns in Atlanta’s Westside.
Fulton County Remembrance Coalition holds 1906 Atlanta Race Massacre Marker Dedication
The Fulton County Remembrance Coalition’s Historical Marker Dedication to the 1906 Atlanta Race Massacre was held at the Auburn Avenue Research Library in Downtown Atlanta on September 23, 2022.
Canada braces for Hurricane Fiona
Canada is bracing for what has the potential to be one of its worst storms on record. Hurricane Fiona has already killed at least five people across the Caribbean, and the storm is making its way up the Atlantic Ocean. Nova Scotia's Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing John Lohr, who oversees the province's Emergency Management Office, joined CBS News to discuss Canada's preparedness for the storm that meteorologists warn could be a "landmark weather event."
Volunteers participate in community beautification effort
More than 200 volunteers helped to beautify a local park on Atlanta's west side on Thursday afternoon.
EPA continues lead contamination clean up in Atlanta’s Westside
The mostly minority-populated Westside is still on the EPA’S National Priority List to clean-up lead contamination. The EPA is taking public comments to address the concerns.