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U.S. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords announced on Sunday that she would leave Congress this week to focus on her recovery. After attending a rally in Ft. Lauderdale on Sunday which celebrated the 39th anniversary of Roe v. Wade, Gifford's friend and colleague, Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz, issued a statement saying Giffords has been an inspiration.
The controversial Stop Online Piracy Act and Protect IP Act have been delayed after a massive Internet blackout on Wednesday sent a message to Congress that Internet users were not happy about the potential locking down of the World Wide Web.
Democratic Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman-Schultz was in Dania Beach Monday morning to renew her call for an extension to the payroll tax cut for all working Americans.
A U.S. Congresswoman from South Florida stopped by a Miami Beach cancer center to help spread the word to men about the importance of having their prostate screened for cancer.
South Florida residents commemorated the September 11th terrorist attacks by participating in a number of special events including memorial services, prayer services and marathon runs.
Many small South Florida companies are getting a reprieve from a small business loan from the government, while some politicians say it's unnecessary spending.
In his first year on Capitol Hill, South Florida 22nd Congressional District Representative Allen West has quickly become a strong conservative voice and a lightning rod for criticism from Democrats.
American and Afghan troops battled insurgents Sunday in the same area where a U.S. Army helicopter was shot down, killing 30 Americans including nearly two dozen Navy SEALs.
The Democratic National Committee is launching a Spanish language ad which will run in several markets across the country, including Florida.
Democrats are criticizing Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney for joking with a group of out-of-work Floridians that "I'm also unemployed."
A U.S. Representative from South Florida said one of her closest friends in Congress is making "remarkable progress" from her shooting in January.
President Barack Obama could be looking at an uphill battle if he hopes to have Florida's support going into the 2012 election.
It may be the death knell for the embattled congressman's career as the chairwoman of the DNC called for Anthony Weiner to step down. But Weiner has not said anything about resigning as he announced Saturday that he's taking a "leave of absence."
The news of Osama Bin Laden's death Sunday at the hands of U.S. forces caught South Floridians by surprise Sunday night, leaving many with questions about possible retaliation, even as elected officials praised the end of the Bin Laden era.
South Florida Democratic Representative Debbie Wasserman Schultz will soon be getting a new title, chairwoman of the Democratic National Committee, CBS News has confirmed.
South Florida Representative Debbie Wasserman-Schultz criticized GOP leaders in Congress for proposing a new federal policy on abortion that she said was "nothing short of a tax increase."
As Republicans and Democrats battle over spending on Capitol Hill, a South Florida congresswoman is talking about what proposed cuts to Social Security could mean here.
As the battle over the budgets wages in both the nation's capital and in Tallahassee, education funding appears to be on the chopping block.
A South Florida Congresswoman said it was nothing short of a miracle as she watched U.S. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords open her open her eyes for the first time after being shot over the weekend.
Security was tight at the federal courthouse in Ft. Lauderdale Monday morning as three members of Congress, along with several federal judges, were sworn into office.
Senator Marco Rubio (R-Fl) called Saturday's assassination attempt on Rep. Gabrielle Giffords of Arizona a tragedy, but said he did not feel a need for additional personal protection.
Miami Republican Congressman Lincoln Diaz-Balart is one of the highest profile voices pressing for a free Cuba.
Lionel Messi and Inter Miami CF are Major League Soccer champions, defeating Vancouver Whitecaps FC 3-1 and earning their first MLS Cup title on Saturday.
FIFA released the World Cup schedule on Saturday that will feature 104 matches spread across 11 cities in the United States, with three in Mexico and two in Canada.
Michael Annett won the Xfinity Series' season-opening race at Daytona International Speedway in 2019.
Video shows Coast Guard vehicles pursuing a go-fast vessel that appeared to have multiple people aboard.
The change to the schedule comes shortly after the Trump administration announced new fees for non-resident visitors.
Lionel Messi and Inter Miami CF are Major League Soccer champions, defeating Vancouver Whitecaps FC 3-1 and earning their first MLS Cup title on Saturday.
The 2026 Men's World Cup will be held across the United States, Canada and Mexico next summer.
FIFA released the World Cup schedule on Saturday that will feature 104 matches spread across 11 cities in the United States, with three in Mexico and two in Canada.
Miami Art Week 2025 delivers a full slate of installations, exhibitions and events across Miami, Miami Beach, Wynwood and beyond.
Michael Annett won the Xfinity Series' season-opening race at Daytona International Speedway in 2019.
A former prison guard trainee has been sentenced to death for the 2019 execution-style killings of five women inside a Florida bank.
Florida coach Billy Napier is getting a fourth season to try to get the Gators back to their winning ways.
A Florida man has filed a federal lawsuit against Jacksonville sheriff's officers who severely beat him last year after he ran from a traffic stop.
The Marion County Sheriff's deputy told authorities that he accidentally shot and killed his girlfriend while cleaning his gun.
The American Automobile Association said this is a dangerous time of year for young drivers.
Two people who survived an early September U.S. attack on an alleged drug boat were waving overhead before they were killed in a now-controversial second strike, according to two sources.
Florida's Republican-dominated congressional delegation is urging the Trump administration to drop a plan that would allow new oil drilling off the state's coast.
The Supreme Court said Friday it will decide the legality of President Trump's executive order that seeks to end birthright citizenship.
The man suspected of planting pipe bombs outside the RNC and DNC is believed to be a Trump supporter and has been speaking with investigators, multiple sources told CBS News.
A federal judge granted a Justice Department request to unseal grand jury transcripts from a federal investigation in Florida into convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
Jim DeFede investigates the millions of dollars in state funding cuts for meal programs across South Florida.
Jim DeFede interviews Florida Lt. Governor Jay Collins, who is mulling a run for governor in 2026.
Jim DeFede talks with Randi Weingarten about the warning bell she rings in her new book, "Why Fascists Fear Teachers."
Jim DeFede talks with Bryan Calvo, the newly elected mayor of Hialeah.
Jim DeFede interviews Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings, who just announced he's running for governor in 2026.
Experts say the original warnings from more than 20 years ago were based on outdated information and were "overly broad."
Kian Sadeghi, the 25-year-old founder and CEO at Nucleus Genomics, tells "CBS Mornings" that parents have every right to select the qualities and traits they desire in their child.
Louisiana Surgeon General Ralph Abraham, a critic of government vaccine mandates, has been quietly appointed to one of the CDC's top positions.
Consumers with the imported pans should throw them away due to the severe health risks posed by lead, the agency warns.
ByHeart said it can't rule out that all of its baby formula across all product lots could be contaminated, citing recent test results.
These gifts from Stanley, Apple, AllTrails and more won't bust your budget.
From top-rated smart mugs to cold brew starter kits, we've rounded up the coffee lover presents to gift this Christmas.
Just in time for the holiday season, Nintendo has released Nintendo Switch bundles and special editions.
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Discover the best tech gifts during the 2024 holiday season that your friends and loved ones will absolutely adore.
Florida insurance policyholders could be seeing some form of relief in their wallets thanks to market reforms made statewide, Gov. Ron DeSantis said.
The company said Tuesday that 85% of its retail products and "nearly all" of its school offerings are already made without "certified colors."
Less than two days after Delta Air Lines offered $30,000 to each passenger on board the flight that crashed and flipped in Toronto on Monday afternoon, the company is facing its first two lawsuits in the incident — and they likely won't be the last.
Activists are calling for a nationwide boycott of Target stores following the company's decision to roll back its diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.
Discount store chain Target says it's joining rival Walmart and a number of other prominent American brands in scaling back corporate diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.
Nardiz Cooke was immediately transfixed by the mask she wore while receiving treatment for late-stage cancer.
Frank Gehry was known for designing the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao in Spain and the Walt Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles.
Netflix on Friday said it will acquire Warner Bros., including its film and television studios, HBO Max and HBO.
Stoppard was often hailed as the greatest British playwright of his generation.
Jimmy Cliff, who famously sang about the "many rivers" we all must cross, has died after suffering a seizure and pneumonia, his family say.