Physical attacks on power grid rose by 71% last year, compared to 2021
One of those attacks occurred last December, with the deliberate shooting of power substations in Moore County, N.C., leaving 45,000 people in the dark for several days.
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Pentagon to troops: Avoid eating poppy seeds due to drug tests
Officials are warning that natural poppy seeds can be contaminated with morphine and codeine, which can show up in drug tests.
Pilot thought instructor was joking during heart attack on flight: report
The pilot continued to fly the plane after the instructor slumped over and rested his head on the pilot's shoulder.
Possible targets in Fulton County investigation may try to quash charges
The district attorney is deciding whether to pursue charges and open a "regular" criminal grand jury, to seek possible indictments against Trump or others based on the special grand jury's recommendations
Winner comes forward to claim $1.35 billion Mega Millions jackpot
The winner, who overcame steep odds of 1 in 302.6 million in a drawing on Friday the 13th, chose to collect the cash option.
Buttigieg to visit Ohio town where train derailed on Thursday
The transportation secretary told CBS News on Tuesday he was "very eager" to speak with residents.
Thousands of U.S. flights delayed, canceled amid massive winter storm
More than 7,600 trips were delayed or canceled at U.S. airports on Wednesday.
8 colleges producing the greatest number of multimillionaires
More than one-third of the nation's 9,630 wealthiest citizens attended a handful of elite universities.
Jennifer McClellan becomes first Black woman elected to Congress from Virginia
McClellan won the seat left vacant by the death of Democratic Rep. Donald McEachin, who died of the secondary effects of colorectal cancer in November.
Starbucks' newest coffee drink comes with olive oil
CEO Howard Schultz praises "unexpected, velvety, buttery flavor" in new line of coffees debuting in Italy.
Train that derailed in Ohio highlights cost-cutting strategy in rail industry
The strategy seeks to streamline rail operations by lengthening trains while cutting the workforce.
A mysterious, large metal ball was discovered on a beach in Japan
While the ball that appeared on the beach in Japan is not a floating balloon, it comes at a time of heightened concern over unidentified objects because of various spy balloon sightings.
Microsoft to bring Bing AI to phones after curbing bizarre quirks
Reports of odd behavior led Microsoft to curtail AI chatbot's use of strong emotional language in its response to questions.
Neo-Nazis stage protest at Broadway musical about antisemitism
The group was identified as the National Socialist Movement, an organization known for "violent antisemitic rhetoric" and "racist views."
HHS releases records to GOP-led panel probing COVID "Wuhan lab leak" theory
Committee chairman raises prospects of subpoenas for Dr. Anthony Fauci, NIH Director Dr. Francis Collins, HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra.
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