When and where to see the Quadrantids, 2024's first meteor shower
The Quadrantids, one of the best annual meteor showers, is set to peak after midnight on Jan. 4. Here's when and where stargazers can see the meteor shower.
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Hospitals struggle with influx of kids with respiratory illnesses
At Cook Children's Medical Center in Texas, a second unit that was being renovated had to be opened to deal with the number of patients, one doctor said.
Family of accidental shooting victim fights to change gun safety laws
Ethan Song's parents helped pass Ethan's Law in Connecticut in 2019 and are fighting to expand the legislation nationwide.
3-year-old boy dies after being struck with a stray bullet on New Year's Eve
A 3-year-old boy who was hit with a stray bullet that entered through the window of his home died, Memphis police confirmed to CBS News on Wednesday.
Possible Ozempic side effects, including hair loss, probed by FDA
Ozempic and other GLP-1 RA drugs, including Wegovy, Mounjaro and Zepbound, are being scrutinized.
After Claudine Gay's exit, Bill Ackman takes aim at diversity programs
Diversity, equity and inclusion is "inherently a racist and illegal movement," hedge fund billionaire says in 4,000-word screed.
Trump asks Supreme Court to overturn Colorado ruling barring him from ballot
Former President Donald Trump urged the justices to reverse the Dec. 19 ruling from the Colorado Supreme Court.
Mountain Dew Baja Blast is turning 20 - and will be stocked in stores all year
Mountain Dew's bright-blue fan-favorite Baja Blast soda is celebrating its "20th Bajaversary" this year — and now you'll be able to stock it in your fridge through the end of 2024.
SpaceX fired workers who criticized Elon Musk, labor officials say
Labor officials allege SpaceX illegally dismissed workers who publicly condemned Elon Musk's tweets as an "embarrassment."
"The Wizard of Oz" celebrating its 85th anniversary with limited theatrical run
Fans of the classic film will have to act fast — "The Wizard of Oz" will only be in theaters for four days.
Meet the Lancashire heeler, American Kennel Club's newest dog breed
A small, herding dog called the Lancashire heeler is the latest breed recognized by the American Kennel Club.
Video captures Coast Guard rescue of dog that fell from Oregon cliffs
Leo, a three-year-old golden retriever, fell about 300 feet and was stuck between the high cliffs and the Pacific Ocean, but is expected to survive his injuries.
Threats made to capitols in at least 5 states prompt evacuations, searches
Officials in Kentucky, Mississippi, Michigan, Georgia and Montana confirmed their respective state capitols received bomb threats.
1st U.S. execution by nitrogen gas would cause "humiliating death," experts say
Experts have denounced Alabama's planned execution of a death row inmate by nitrogen hypoxia — an untested suffocation method that they say could cause "grave suffering."
Xerox to cut 15% of workers in strategy it calls a "reinvention"
Ailing digital printing company said it is laying off 15% of its workforce as it looks to energize growth.
Houthis issue new threat on Saudi airspace after attack on Riyadh airport
Thousands still without power in Florida and Alabama as Isaias moves north
Steve Bannon on the GOP and the midterms: "We can't afford to lose"
Zelenskyy claps back after Trump calls for new Ukrainian president
Pope Leo to undergo surgery after nodular lesion found in lung, Vatican says
DOJ investigating TV networks over suspension of press pool after Trump media ban
Christa Pike released from hospital following botched execution, lawyers say
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