What's open and closed on Columbus Day/Indigenous People's Day
The second Monday of October is an inconsistently celebrated American holiday, but government workers still get a paid day off.
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Rare Jurassic fossils found in Utah: "Right place at the right time"
Paleontologists discovered the bones and teeth of an early mammal relative that roamed approximately 180 million years ago, officials announced.
Death of Atlanta deacon who was shocked during arrest ruled a homicide
An Atlanta police officer shocked Johnny Hollman, 62, with an electrical stun gun and handcuffed him after Hollman refused to sign a traffic ticket.
RFK Jr. drops Democratic presidential bid to run as independent
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. dropped his Democratic bid for the presidency to run instead as an independent candidate.
Mysterious mummy identified and buried after 128 years
"Stoneman Willie" was revealed to have been named James Murphy as his gravestone was unveiled.
Dead skydiver found on front lawn of Florida home: "Worst I've seen"
A neighbor's surveillance video captured an SUV window's reflection, showing the skydiver descending before making a hard landing.
A third of schools don't have a nurse. That's a problem.
School nurses treat kids for a wide range of illnesses and injuries, and are sometimes their only health provider. Yet many states don't require them, and school districts struggle to hire them.
U.S. Virgin Islands caucuses will be 3rd GOP primary contest, with Nevada
So far, eight candidates will be listed on the U.S. Virgin Islands ballot. Former Vice President Mike Pence is not yet on the islands' ballot.
UAW members reject tentative contract deal with Mack Trucks
The United Auto Workers union says members at Mack Trucks have voted down a tentative five-year contract agreement reached with the company and plan to strike at 7 a.m. Monday.
Israel attacks spark outrage from GOP presidential candidates
Several Republican candidates criticized President Biden for a recent prisoner swap with Iran.
Pro-Israel, pro-Palestine supporters hold demonstrations in Manhattan
Those rallying in support of Israel condemned the attacks carried out by Hamas throughout the weekend.
Full transcript of "Face the Nation," Oct. 8, 2023
On this "Face the Nation" broadcast, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Rep. Nancy Mace, Republican of South Carolina, join Margaret Brennan.
Simone Biles wins 2 more gold medals at Gymnastics World Championships
On Sunday, Biles collected two more gold medals for balance beam and floor exercise. She also won a silver medal for vault.
Cory Booker "able to safely depart" Israel after surprise Hamas attack
Sen. Cory Booker and his staff were in Jerusalem when Hamas began carrying out its large-scale offensive against Israel "and sheltered in place for their safety," his office said.
Nancy Mace says she supports Jim Jordan for House speaker
"I am going to be supporting Jim Jordan for speaker," Rep. Nancy Mace said after voting to oust former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy from the role.
Trump waives tariffs on largest buyers of Russian oil
Oregon school shooter ID'd, used shotgun bought by mother, sources say
Attorneys for Rep. Ilhan Omar accuse DOJ of violating judge's orders
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On economy, Vance says "we're turning the ship around"
Pope Leo discharged from hospital on Saturday, four days after surgery
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Katie Zacharia out as White House press secretary after first week
