Severe weather puts millions at risk in Northeast as wildfire smoke lingers

A severe weather threat is in effect from the Ohio Valley through the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast.

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DOJ says it's no longer illegal to download TikTok on federal devices

The Justice Department determined this week a federal law banning TikTok from government devices no longer applies to the social video app.

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What to know about Trump's claim that over 250K noncitizens are registered to vote

Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin sent letters to four states alleging that a combined 250,000 noncitizens were registered to vote. Elections experts caution that could be a significant overcount.

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2 kidnapped Forest Service workers safe after being zip-tied, held at gunpoint

Two suspects, a father and his adult son who were allegedly armed with guns and knives, have been arrested, authorities said.

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Trump threatens Canada with higher tariffs over wildfire smoke

President Trump threatened more tariffs on Canada for wildfires that have blanketed large parts of the Midwest and East Coast in smoke in recent days.

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House panel probing Epstein asked Leon Black about birthday book, their friendship

Billionaire Leon Black, who paid Epstein $158 million for tax advice, was subpoenaed for a second interview with the House Oversight Committee in September.

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Feeding Our Future fraud ring's alleged No. 2 appears in court after Somalia arrest

Forty-two-year-old Abdikerm Eidleh appeared in federal court in St. Paul on Friday, just weeks after he was arrested in Mogadishu.

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Voter data Trump claimed China obtained is easy to get in most states

President Trump called China's acquisition of voter information "the largest compromise of election data in history." In 20 states, anyone can get this information with a simple public request.

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Taylor Farms pulls iceberg lettuce linked to cyclosporiasis outbreak

Taylor Farms said none of its branded salads or kits contain the iceberg lettuce associated with the outbreak.

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ICE officer in Maine shooting has history of violent behavior, relatives say

The Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer who shot and killed a Colombian man in Maine this week is an Army veteran who has struggled with serious mental health issues since early childhood, relatives say.

• Jul 17

Trump encourages Darline Graham to run for Lindsey Graham's seat

Darline Graham indicated in a White House meeting Thursday that she's weighing a bid, CBS News confirmed. A day later, President Trump wrote on Truth Social: "RUN, DARLINE, RUN! "

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Boomer wealth transfer will mostly benefit the already rich, report finds

Trillions of wealth passed down by the baby boomers will likely go to younger Americans who are already rich. Here's how much they'll get.

• Jul 17

This week on "Sunday Morning" (July 19)

A look at the features for this week's broadcast of the Emmy-winning program, hosted by Jane Pauley.

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Coca-Cola temporarily halts production of Fairlife milk after cyberattack

A cybersecurity incident has forced Coca-Cola to suspend Fairlife milk production in the U.S. An investigation is underway.

• Jul 17

Brenda Fricker, Oscar winner who played Pigeon Lady in "Home Alone 2," dies

Brenda Fricker won an Academy Award for 1989's "My Left Foot," played the Pigeon Lady in "Home Alone 2" and appeared in "A Time to Kill" and "So I Married an Axe Murderer."

• Jul 17

Appeals court keeps in place Pentagon's escort policy for reporters

The appeals court in Washington, D.C., divided 2-1 in ruling in favor of the Trump administration in the legal battle over the Pentagon's escort policy for journalists.

• Jul 17

"Master yachtsman" fugitive captured on boat after 21 years on the run

Ronald L. Fischer, who was featured on "America's Most Wanted," fled Rhode Island during his criminal trial for first-degree sexual assault in 2005.

• Jul 17

Trump revisits disputed claims about elections but offers no new proof of fraud

In a primetime address, President Trump alleged the U.S. election system falls "catastrophically short," revisiting a topic that has drawn his attention for years — and making claims that election experts have heavily disputed.

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Trump falsely alleges voting machines are "vulnerable" and "easily compromised"

President Trump alleged voting machines and ballot-counting systems are "extremely exposed to attack" — but experts say voting machines are subject to intense controls.

• Jul 16

Fact-checking Trump's speech on election security

President Trump delivered a speech on election security Thursday night at the White House. Here are the facts behind some of his claims.

• Jul 17

Blanche holds meeting with Epstein accusers after Tillis' request

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche met with accusers of Jeffrey Epstein following a demand to do so by a Republican senator whose support is crucial to advancing his nomination to lead the Justice Department.

• Jul 16

Dozens of Marineland's whales coming to U.S. through rescue plan

Dozens of beluga whales are set to be relocated from the shuttered Canadian theme park to aquariums across the United States through an international emergency rescue effort, officials said.

• Jul 16

Thousands of election-focused workers cut during Trump's 2nd term

Since the beginning of his second administration, the government has cut thousands of workers who were tasked with ensuring secure elections in the U.S.

• Jul 16

Cyclosporiasis outbreak traced to lettuce from Mexico used by Taco Bell

A lettuce supplier to fast-food giant Taco Bell has been linked to a nationwide cyclosporiasis outbreak that has sickened thousands of people, the CDC said.

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Universities get funding from foreign entities on U.S. watch lists, records show

The State Department is cracking down on universities accepting funding from foreign entities on U S. government watch lists.

• Jul 16

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