Florida sues owner of Piney Point over massive wastewater leak
The state says that if the company continues to operate the former phosphate mining facility, "irreparable harm is likely to occur."
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California to mandate COVID vaccines for health care workers
The order from the California Department of Public Health doesn't give health care workers a choice between being vaccinated or submitting to weekly testing.
Dems' online fundraising platform halts donations for Cuomo
ActBlue's decision cuts off grassroots, small-dollar donations to Cuomo, who had indicated that he planned to run for reelection.
Virgin Galactic sets price for trips to space aboard its rocket plane
Well-heeled space tourists will need $450,000 for a short up-and-down trip to space aboard Virgin Galactic's rocket plane.
Family accuses police of pointing guns at young children in botched raid
Police pulled guns on two young girls who were in their beds, the lawsuit alleges.
Biden's U.N. ambassador on diplomacy at the Olympics: "A great opportunity"
In an exclusive interview with CBS News, Thomas-Greenfield said the games can help build better relations among countries.
Boy on a mission to share his love of reading with thousands of others
Orion Jean may only be 10 years old, but the number on his mind is 500,000 — that's how many books he hopes will be donated by the end of the month.
Virginia governor says he'll let New Yorkers decide Cuomo's fate
On "The Takeout" podcast this week, host Major Garrett talked with Governor Ralph Northam about topics ranging from COVID to fellow Governor Andrew Cuomo.
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Yelp now allows customers to filter by vaccination requirements
The new feature will also show if a restaurant's staff is vaccinated.
Spirit Airlines cancels more than half of scheduled flights
By Thursday evening, Spirit had canceled 55% of the day's scheduled flights.
Justice Department opens civil rights investigation into Phoenix police
The federal probe will look at officer uses of force and "sweeps" targeting the belongings of people experiencing homelessness.
Atlas 5 hauled off launch pad for Starliner troubleshooting
If a valve problem with Boeing's Starliner crew capsule isn't quickly fixed, launch could slip to late this year.
USA's Nevin Harrison wins gold in historic women's 200-meter canoe sprint
The 19-year-old takes home the U.S.' first canoe or kayak sprint medal since 1992.
Bill Gates says it was a "huge mistake" to spend time with Jeffrey Epstein
Gates also addressed his divorce from Melinda Gates, which was finalized this week.
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
