Obamas' "beloved" chef died of accidental drowning, autopsy confirms
Tafari Campbell was paddleboarding at a lake on Martha's Vinyard in July when he was reported missing. His body was recovered the following day.
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Ron DeSantis replaces 2024 campaign manager
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is replacing campaign manager Generra Peck, ending weeks of speculation about her future leading his struggling White House bid
As Americans with Disabilities Act hits 33-year anniversary, many hope digital access gaps close quickly
The Americans with Disabilities Act reached its 33-year anniversary with businesses facing mounting pressure to fix hurdles to online shopping for people with limited or no eyesight.
Secret Service closes White House cocaine investigation without suspect
The cocaine was first discovered at the White House on July 2.
Comer seeks information from Secret Service about cocaine found in White House
House Oversight Chairman James Comer is requesting a staff-level briefing by July 14.
Mayor Suarez, 2024 GOP presidential hopeful, fumbles question on China
Mayor Suarez was asked a foreign policy question and his answer has sparked criticisms about his knowledge of foreign policy.
Miami Mayor Francis Suarez running for president
CBS News Miami's Jim DeFede breaks down Miami Mayor Francis Suarez's announcement.
Live Nation's hidden ticket fees will no longer be hidden, company says
Concert giant promises more transparent pricing for consumers as the Biden administration cracks down on"junk" fees.
Former President Trump indicted
Former President Donald Trump has been indicted on charges stemming from the federal investigation into his handling of sensitive government documents after he left the White House
DeSantis: Inside his rise from Congress to presidential contender
How did Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis go from being a relatively obscure member of Congress in 2013 to a presidential contender in less than 10 years?
Crist tapped for ambassador post by White House
Former U.S. Rep. Charlie Crist will be nominated for an ambassador position, the White House said Wednesday.
House passes debt ceiling deal and sends it to the Senate
A majority of Democrats and a majority of Republicans voted in favor of the Fiscal Responsibility Act.
Tentative debt ceiling deal reached to avert default
After days of intense negotiations and weeks of talks, an agreement in principle has been reached to raise the debt ceiling.
Gov. Ron DeSantis makes it official
Gov. Ron DeSantis announced he is running for president on Wednesday evening.
Missouri man, 19, arrested in U-Haul crash at White House
Video from the scene showed officers confiscating a Nazi flag.
South Korean president delights, surprises White House with rendition of rock anthem 'American Pie'
South Korean President Suk Yeol surprised everyone at the White House state dinner Wednesday night after President Joe Biden asked him to sing 'American Pie.'
South Korean President sings 'American Pie'
President Biden hosted a State Dinner Wednesday night for honored guest, South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol, at the White House.
Under proposal, DeSantis would not have to resign as Gov. to run for White House
The Florida Senate on Wednesday is slated to take up a proposal that could help Gov. Ron DeSantis if he runs for president.
Biden announces he's running for reelection
The president made it official in a video, saying as he did four years ago that, "We are in a battle for the soul of America." He also took "MAGA extremists" to task.
Biden set to name Julie Chavez Rodriguez as 2024 campaign manager
President Biden is expected to launch his reelection campaign with a video message on Tuesday, but that date could slide, sources say.
Biden may announce bid for reelection next week, multiple sources say
The president is hosting major campaign donors at a small, exclusive gathering next weekend, one Biden donor said.
Biden awards Medal of Honor to Green Beret for heroism in Vietnam
Davis was one of the first Black officers in the Army's elite Green Berets. His nomination for the nation's highest combat decoration vanished twice at the height of the civil rights movement.
White House criticizes Florida gun proposals
A day after an Orlando television reporter was killed on the job, White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre on Thursday criticized Florida Republican leaders for proposals that would allow people to carry concealed weapons without licenses.
Tesla to open part of charging network to other EVs under U.S. expansion plan
The Biden administration announced rules for EV chargers and new commitments from Tesla, GM and others.
U.S. shoots down "high-altitude object" over Alaska at the direction of President Biden, White House
The pentagon has shot down an unknown object flying in U.S air space.
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Touching dedication at Sunrise park honors teen who gave his life trying to save another
Aden Perry, 17, died in April 2022 while trying to rescue another teenager after their vehicle crashed into a lake.
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'Craziest pain of my life,' says BSO paramedic who survived chopper crash
A Broward Fire Rescue paramedic who was injured in a deadly helicopter crash in Pompano Beach last month spoke out Friday ahead of plans to file a lawsuit.
Rep. Wilson's panel calls for campaign to ensure accuracy of Black history
A South Florida member of Congress on Friday called for citizens to pressure education leaders into preserving accurate history.
Will Miami Mayor Francis Suarez run to be Florida's next governor?
Miami mayor Francis Suarez on Friday spoke publicly to CBS News Miami for the first time about some of the controversy swirling around him and his political future.
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Touching dedication at Sunrise park honors teen who gave his life trying to save another
Aden Perry, 17, died in April 2022 while trying to rescue another teenager after their vehicle crashed into a lake.
'Craziest pain of my life,' says BSO paramedic who survived chopper crash
A Broward Fire Rescue paramedic who was injured in a deadly helicopter crash in Pompano Beach last month spoke out Friday ahead of plans to file a lawsuit.
Rep. Wilson's panel calls for campaign to ensure accuracy of Black history
A South Florida member of Congress on Friday called for citizens to pressure education leaders into preserving accurate history.
Will Miami Mayor Francis Suarez run to be Florida's next governor?
Miami mayor Francis Suarez on Friday spoke publicly to CBS News Miami for the first time about some of the controversy swirling around him and his political future.
Biden says he'll "join the picket line" alongside UAW members in Detroit
The president says he will take the major step of standing alongside United Auto Workers as they strike in Detroit.
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U.S. Supreme Court to discuss social media law
The U.S. Supreme Court is scheduled Sept. 26 to discuss whether it will hear a First Amendment challenge to a 2021 Florida law that placed restrictions on major social-media companies.
Florida tourism numbers dip in second quarter
The number of people traveling to Florida during the second quarter of 2023 decreased compared to a year earlier, according to estimates released Wednesday by the state's tourism-marketing agency.
Gov. DeSantis: State has 'moved on' amid Disney fight
Gov. Ron DeSantis on Monday said Walt Disney Parks and Resorts should drop a federal lawsuit that claims retaliation by the state and accept changes to a special district that long benefited the theme-park giant.
Miami-Dade County Public Schools to offer new, free food options
It's Back-To-School and that also means back to the lunch room, as breakfast and lunch are free to all Miami-Dade public school students again this year.
Florida school board reverses decision nixing access to children's book about male penguins
Months after access to a popular children's book about a male penguin couple hatching a chick was restricted at school libraries because of Florida's so-called Don't Say Gay law, a central Florida school district says it has reversed that decision.
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Will Miami Mayor Francis Suarez run to be Florida's next governor?
Miami mayor Francis Suarez on Friday spoke publicly to CBS News Miami for the first time about some of the controversy swirling around him and his political future.
Biden says he'll "join the picket line" alongside UAW members in Detroit
The president says he will take the major step of standing alongside United Auto Workers as they strike in Detroit.
Jan. 6 rioter who attacked AP photographer, police, sentenced to 5 years
Defendant Rodney Milstreed "prepared himself for battle" on Jan. 6 by injecting steroids and arming himself with a four-foot wooden club disguised as a flagpole, prosecutors said.
White House creates office for gun violence prevention
President Biden is tapping Vice President Kamala Harris to oversee the new White House Office of Gun Violence Prevention.
New Jersey Sen. Robert Menendez and wife indicted on federal charges
An indictment charged Sen. Robert Menendez and his wife Nadine with bribery offenses, with prosecutors alleging they accepted hundreds of thousands of dollars and lavish gifts.
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Beware of price gouging and scams in wake of Hurricane Idalia
Some less scrupulous individuals are out to make a quick buck at the expense of those who are experiencing hardship during natural disasters like Hurricane Idalia.
FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried jailed; judge says crypto mogul tampered with witnesses
FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried left a federal courtroom in handcuffs Friday when a judge revoked his bail after concluding that the fallen cryptocurrency wiz had repeatedly tried to influence witnesses against him.
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FDA approves OTC birth control pill
U.S. officials approve first over-the-counter birth control pill, a move that will broaden access for women and teens, the Associated Press reports.
Avoiding compulsive shopping on Amazon Prime Day
For many, it can be fun waiting for the next lightning deal or scooping up things you want at crazy sale prices. But for others, it's not fun at all.
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Broward mom works to educate others about toll of sickle cell anemia
A grieving Broward County mother is working to garner support for sickle cell survivors who have grappled with an overlooked side of the disease.
Free COVID test kits are coming back. Here's how to get them.
The Biden administration is also pouring $600 million into more COVID tests manufacturing across the U.S.
Nearly 91K COVID fatalities reported statewide
The number of Florida residents who have died of COVID-19 since early 2020 is nearing 91,000.
Why officials aren't calling this year's COVID shots "boosters"
The new COVID-19 vaccines for fall 2023 started rolling out this week.
Poll finds less concern about new COVID variants now than with Omicron
Partisanship remains in potential booster uptake; since vaccines became available, vaccine uptake for Democrats has outpaced that for Republicans.
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Best refrigerators in 2023
Ready for a new smart refrigerator that can do it all? All of our best refrigerator picks are on sale now.
The best Halloween lawn decorations in 2023, including the viral big skeleton
Already thinking about Halloween? Get these lawn decorations in time for spooky season.
Best safes in 2023 for your documents and valuables
Protect your important items with a new safe.
Best gas ranges in 2023
Many of these gas ranges are on sale now.
The best air fryer deals on Amazon ahead of the Prime Big Deal Days sale
Hurry -- these early October Prime Day deals won't last.
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PART TWO: Facing South Florida for Aug 20: Back to School with the Superintendents
Jim also interviews the presidents of the Broward and Miami-Dade teacher unions about educators' concerns
Facing South Florida: Broward, Miami-Dade superintendents
Jim's exclusive interview with Peter Licata and Jose Dotres
State Attorney Monique Worrell Suspended
Guest: Christian Ziegler, Republican Party of Florida Chair
African American History in Schools
Guest: State Sen. Shevrin Jones, (D) District 34
Facing South Florida for Aug 6: One-on-One with State Sen. Rosalind Osgood
The announcement from the college boards, the group that operates the Advanced Placement test program across the country, comes as the school year is about to start.
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Lizzo faces new lawsuit by ex-employee alleging harassment, bullying
Asha Daniels says she faced racial and sexual harassment, disability discrimination and bullying. Hours after the suit was filed, Lizzo received a humanitarian award.
"The Amazing Race" set to return for milestone 35th season
The Emmy Award-winning series returns for its biggest season yet with 90-minute original episodes starting Wednesday, Sept. 27.
Rapper, entrepreneur Rick Ross spends day in Miami Gardens, giving back to community
Rapper and entrepreneur Rick Ross spent the day in Miami Gardens giving back to high school kids who sat in the same seats he once did.
Halle Berry says Drake didn't get her permission to use her "slime" photo
Halley Berry is not happy with Drake.
Russell Brand makes first public appearance since sex assault allegations
"There are obviously some things that I absolutely cannot talk about," the 48-year-old comedian told the audience at his sold-out show on Saturday.