GOP Rep. Tom Kean returns to Congress, says he was diagnosed with depression

The New Jersey congressman missed more than 140 votes since March 5 as those around him declined to give specifics about his medical issue.

• Jun 30

This number helps explain why many Americans are down on the economy

American workers' share of the nation's income is at its lowest point in almost 80 years, as more of the economy's gains flow to corporations and investors.

• Jul 1

D.C.'s July 4th fireworks will have "TSA-style" security

This year's Fourth of July celebrations in D.C. — marking the nation's 250th birthday — will include hours of military flyovers and a massive fireworks display that could stretch late into the night.

• Jun 30

Second Dan Sullivan can appear on Alaska Senate primary ballot, court rules

The Alaska Supreme Court ruled Monday that a man with the same name and party as Republican Sen. Dan Sullivan can challenge the sitting lawmaker in the state's Senate primary in August.

• Jun 30

CBS Chicago journalists attacked by 3 men near Adler Planetarium

One of the men then smashed our photographer's camera while the other smashed the windshield of our news truck.

• Jun 30

CBS News poll on America at 250 — its successes and its challenges

A big majority say the nation has succeeded in achieving its founding ideals, at least a fair amount, if not a great deal. But Americans also see a nation facing challenges today, according to CBS News' most recent poll.

• Jun 29

Carl Rinsch sentenced to 2.5 years in prison for defrauding Netflix

According to prosecutors and testimony, Carl Rinsch told Netflix he needed $11 million to finish a show, but spent whopping sums on luxury cars, watches and other goods, including $638,000 on two mattresses.

• Jun 29

Here's what to know about Medicare's new GLP-1 weight-loss drug program

For the first time, Medicare will cover GLP-1 drugs prescribed solely for weight loss for eligible beneficiaries at a $50 monthly copay.

• Jun 29

Iran war has cost Americans $1,000 per household, economist estimates

The Iran war has significantly driven up the cost of fuel, airfare and other U.S. goods, according to Moody's Analytics chief economist Mark Zandi.

• Jun 29

Senate Ethics Committee dismisses misconduct complaint against Gallego

The bipartisan committee said it "did not find evidence that your actions violated federal law, Senate rules or related standards of conduct."

• Jun 29

The Trump administration says SNAP is rife with fraud and waste. Is it?

The USDA says almost 11% of SNAP payments contain errors, almost double the threshold set by Congress. Here's what is going on.

• Jun 29

Ex-NBA players Malik Beasley, Ed Davis indicted in gambling probe

Former NBA players Malik Beasley and Ed Davis have been indicted on illegal sports gambling charges, authorities announced Monday.

• Jun 29

Supreme Court expands presidential firing power, overturning 90-year-old ruling

The Supreme Court overturned a 90-year-old decision that allowed Congress to shield members of certain independent agencies from being fired by the president at will.

• Jun 29

Supreme Court rejects Trump bid to fire Fed's Lisa Cook as legal case continues

The Supreme Court allowed Lisa Cook to continue in her post as a member of the Federal Reserve Board of Governors while legal proceedings over President Trump's attempt to fire her continue.

• Jun 29

Teaching the Declaration of Independence with hashtags 250 years later

Educators are finding engaging ways to teach the Declaration of Independence on the 250th anniversary of its signing.

• Jun 29

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