Gas prices in the U.S. are now lower than a year ago
Sharp drop in average gas prices signals that this year's breakneck pace of inflation is cooling.
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Sen. Duckworth calls on FAA to change how it tests airplane seat sizes
"You can't just practice evacuating an aircraft that is only 30% full, because that's not the way commercial aviation looks today," Duckworth told CBS News.
No co-pilot? Airlines lobby for change in regulations
The move could help solve the staffing crisis caused by the pilot shortage, but the pilots unions argue it would make the skies less safe.
New law changes right to report sexual harassment and assault at work
President Biden signed the Speak Out Act, which allows employees to be released from certain non-disclosure agreements, or NDAs.
Schumer reelected Senate leader after Democrats expand majority
Sen. Chuck Schumer has been elected for another term as Democratic leader in the Senate.
"Tripledemic" of flu, RSV and COVID-19 strains hospitals as cases spike
Doctors say all three of the now-prevalent viral infections sweeping the country could be slowed by mask-wearing.
Dog swims across the Hudson river from NYC to New Jersey
Bear had only been with his family for about a week.
Police: 2 firefighters die in house fire, body found outside
The firefighters who died were identified as members of the New Tripoli Fire Company.
Ex-NFL player Matt Araiza won't be charged in alleged college gang rape
Two of Araiza's former college football teammates, who were also accused, will not face charges either, prosecutors said this week.
Coins found in U.S. help solve mystery of murderous 1600s pirate
English buccaneer Henry Every was the target of the first worldwide manhunt before he vanished.
House passes Respect for Marriage Act, sending it to Biden
The measure is likely to be one of the last significant legislative accomplishments from the Democratic-led House.
3 Southern University marching band members killed while changing tire
Broderick Moore, Tyran Williams and Dylan Young were members of the marching band known as the Human Jukebox.
3 of polygamous "prophet" leader's 20 wives charged with kidnapping
Samuel Bateman had taken at least 20 wives, most of them minors, and punished followers who did not treat him as a prophet, federal court documents show.
Alabama family sentenced in federal bust of massive cockfighting ring
The defendants allegedly held illegal cockfighting events at an arena with stadium-style seating for 150 people.
Senate report spotlights early COVID response missteps
The 242-page document is the latest to retrace early U.S. shortcomings to address the SARS-CoV-2 outbreak.
Judge blocks construction on Trump's 250-foot arch for now
Stocks crater as midterms spur investor exodus from tech and AI
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Dolly Parton's estate moves to dismiss lawsuit against nephew
Trump agenda likely to be curbed with Democrats in charge
French workers flood streets for anti-government protests
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Oil prices rebound slightly as Iran claims new attacks on ships
Newsom moves to commute all California death sentences
Nithya Raman ousts incumbent Karen Bass in LA mayor's race, CBS News projects
