Texas, Colorado defendants sentenced in $1.5 million USPS bribery scheme
Prosecutors say two USPS employees received kickbacks from trucking company owners in exchange for helping secure about $15 million in postal service contracts.
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Prosecutors say two USPS employees received kickbacks from trucking company owners in exchange for helping secure about $15 million in postal service contracts.
A federal judge says the Trump administration must keep the money flowing for now for programs aimed at helping low-income families with children in five states.
Demand has risen for the EB-1A visa, creating a cottage industry of services for vanity awards, ghostwritten research papers and "profile building" services. USCIS is investigating potential fraud.
Scammers pretending to be Walmart employees are preying on consumers, according to the FCC. Here's what to watch out for.
Fake QR codes, phony social media posts and phishing emails are among the tools scammers use to trick online shoppers.
Federal prosecutors said a criminal network in Cambodia used forced labor to extract billions from victims in the U.S. and around the world.
The lawsuit alleges that Early Warning Services, Zelle's parent, failed to implement safeguards, enabling fraudsters to steal more than $1 billion.
President Donald Trump says he is pardoning Scott Jenkins, a former Virginia sheriff who was sentenced to 10 years in prison for allegedly making several businessmen sheriff's deputies in exchange for cash.
The U.S. government loses hundreds of billions to fraud each year, with criminals using stolen identities to make unemployment claims and target disaster funding.
In his first term, President Trump granted pardons or clemency to more than 60 convicted fraudsters, including some involved in health care schemes with astonishing costs.
Attorneys general from 14 states are challenging the authority of Elon Musk and his Department of Government Efficiency.
The federal government put guardrails in place to limit unauthorized plan sign-ups and switches. But the changes could prove to be a burden to consumers.
A Florida woman with no training in mental health services pretended to be a licensed social worker during online therapy sessions with Brightside Health patients.
Owners of an Arizona wound care company allegedly targeted elderly patients, many of them terminally ill, in sprawling medical scheme, the Justice Department said.
Julie Chrisley and her husband, Todd Chrisley, who earned fame for the show "Chrisley Knows Best" that chronicled the exploits of their tight-knit family, were convicted in 2022.
James Arthur McDonald Jr. told one person he planned to "vanish" before going on the run in 2021.
Reports of elder fraud crimes increased by 14% in 2023, according to a new federal report.
The New York attorney general filed the state's opposition to the company providing Donald Trump's $175 million bond, posted while his appeal is pending.
Former President Donald Trump has until March 25 to obtain a bond to secure $464 million judgment against him as he appeals his New York civil fraud case.
Former President Donald Trump on Monday officially began the process of appealing the historic $454 million judgment against him.
Former President Donald Trump, sons Donald Trump Jr. and Eric Trump, and the Trump Organization were dealt severe penalties in a civil case alleging widespread fraud.
Colorado securities regulators allege Pastor Eli Regalado "peddled outlandish promises of wealth" to other Christians.
Former President Donald Trump disregarded limits imposed by the judge overseeing his civil fraud trial in New York and addressed the court during closing arguments.
The online housing short-term rental property scam included discrimination against Black people, the Department of Justice said.
The scammer deceived his victim into sending money in cash and cashier's checks to the home of a co-conspirator, authorities say.
As Colorado has seen a historically dry winter and record high temperatures, experts with Colorado State University Extension are suggesting ways people can reduce water and save money in their yards and in their homes.
RTD says over the last 10 years, more than 59 million people have taken a ride on the A Line that runs from Union Station to Denver International Airport.
Aurora Police Officer Mark Moore is still recovering in the hospital from injuries he sustained two weeks ago, after a man stabbed him in the head multiple times, department officials said.
In Colorado, there's no denying we have exceptional views all around our state and there is plenty to experience without traveling far.
A U.S. Customs and Border Protection agent has been charged with assault almost six months after he allegedly shoved a woman to the ground at a protest in Durango.
Wednesday is a First Alert Weather Day across Colorado as a dangerous combination of hot, dry, and windy weather creates critical fire weather conditions and the potential for rapid wildfire spread.
As Colorado has seen a historically dry winter and record high temperatures, experts with Colorado State University Extension are suggesting ways people can reduce water and save money in their yards and in their homes.
RTD says over the last 10 years, more than 59 million people have taken a ride on the A Line that runs from Union Station to Denver International Airport.
Aurora Police Officer Mark Moore is still recovering in the hospital from injuries he sustained two weeks ago, after a man stabbed him in the head multiple times, department officials said.
In Colorado, there's no denying we have exceptional views all around our state and there is plenty to experience without traveling far.
A U.S. Customs and Border Protection agent has been charged with assault almost six months after he allegedly shoved a woman to the ground at a protest in Durango.
RTD says over the last 10 years, more than 59 million people have taken a ride on the A Line that runs from Union Station to Denver International Airport.
A Red Flag Warning leads to high fire danger, strong winds for potentially dangerous conditions in southern Colorado.
Aurora Police Officer Mark Moore is still recovering in the hospital from injuries he sustained two weeks ago, after a man stabbed him in the head multiple times, department officials said.
A judge overturned a murder conviction from 1998 in connection to the death of a 4-month-old and defendant Stephen Martinez was released from prison.
Some robots ran the Beijing half-marathon autonomously, while others were controlled remotely, all competing on a parallel course to avoid collisions with human athletes.
Kroenke Sports and Entertainment announced they have contracted a team to broadcast its games in Spanish for the playoffs.
Those in Denver on Saturday likely noticed it was a little more crowded than usual. It wasn't just the nice weather; two big sports games brought tens of thousands of fans to the stands.
It's been a complete season of dominance for the Colorado Avalanche heading into the Stanley Cup playoffs.
The Denver Nuggets will play a regular-season game in Mexico next season. It will be against the Indiana Pacers on Nov. 7 at the Arena CDMX in Mexico City.
The crew of the Mariana notified the U.S. Coast Guard on April 15 that the 145-foot vessel lost its starboard engine during Super Typhoon Sinlaku.
Iran renews attacks in the Strait of Hormuz after Trump says he's extending a ceasefire indefinitely, as thousands more U.S. forces head for the region.
Researchers studied how the drug affected the movements of wild fish in their natural habitats.
"Am I gonna replace a controller and have AI manage the airspace? The answer to that is hell no, that's not gonna happen," Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy told CBS News.
The Consumer Federation of America accused Meta of allowing scam advertisements to "proliferate on its platforms."
With three weeks left in the legislative session, Democrats in the Colorado Legislature have introduced a bill titled the "No Kings Act."
"Am I gonna replace a controller and have AI manage the airspace? The answer to that is hell no, that's not gonna happen," Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy told CBS News.
President Trump said he's extending the ceasefire until Iran has submitted a proposal in talks with the U.S. "and discussions are concluded."
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said U.S. service members will no longer be required to get annual flu shots.
A federal grand jury indicted the Southern Poverty Law Center on wire and bank fraud-related charges on Tuesday, the Justice Department says, accusing it of paying members of extremist groups as part of its efforts to investigate them.
Millions of people rely on the supplemental insurance to offset the deductibles, copayments, and other costs faced by enrollees in the traditional Medicare program.
Work requirements will encourage people who are able to work to seek and maintain jobs, proponents say. But researchers haven't found that they lower the unemployment rate.
Former Trump Surgeon General Dr. Jerome Adams described Dr. Erica Schwartz as a "home run pick."
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. testified before the House Ways and Means Committee on Thursday, kicking off an expected sprint of seven budget hearings he'll attend over the next week.
CBS News reported Wednesday that Dr. Erica Schwartz was emerging as the president's top pick for the role.
The U.S.-Iran war isn't just driving prices higher for gasoline. Petrochemicals derived from oil and natural gas go into making more than 6,000 consumer products, the Department of Energy says.
Millions of people rely on the supplemental insurance to offset the deductibles, copayments, and other costs faced by enrollees in the traditional Medicare program.
The Consumer Federation of America accused Meta of allowing scam advertisements to "proliferate on its platforms."
Shippers have pledged to share refunds with customers who paid tariffs once the government issues refunds.
Nearly 800 employees will lose their jobs at the former FirstBank headquarters in Lakewood as PNC Bank consolidates operations following its acquisition of the company.
A Denver family is sharing their story after thieves got away with the steel sculpture that stood outside their home for over a decade.
When the Orion spacecraft lifted off April 1, four astronauts were aboard -- but for the families of dozens of workers who died before the launch, the mission carried something else: the weight of those who would never see it fly.
A single malfunctioning piece of new equipment triggered a recent, sweeping power outage at Denver International Airport — an incident that stranded passengers in elevators and delayed nearly 500 flights.
Anticipating a challenging summer wildfire season, forecasters with Colorado's Division of Fire Prevention and Control are preparing to rely heavily on a pair of state-owned aircraft-both to detect fires early and to assist in fighting them once they ignite.
CBS Colorado is investigating a trucking company involved in a crash at a gas station in the southern part of the Denver metro area last month.