Is it safe to fly during the government shutdown? Experts weigh in.
Despite delays at some airports caused by staff shortages, government officials and aviation experts say flying is safe.
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Government shutdown delays Social Security's cost-of-living announcement
Citing the shutdown, the Social Security Administration postponed its announcement of the annual payment bump beneficiaries will receive in 2026.
Multiple airports won't play DHS video blaming Democrats for shutdown
The partisan message in the video, featuring DHS Secretary Kristi Noem, goes against policies and regulations, some airports say.
Fed Chair Jerome Powell says a hiring slowdown poses U.S. economic risks
Jerome Powell said the labor market's outlook hasn't changed much since the central bank's September meeting, when it penciled in two more rate cuts this year.
Walmart partners with OpenAI so shoppers can buy directly in ChatGPT
Walmart customers will soon be able to complete transactions through ChatGPT, as the retailer makes push into "agentic commerce."
Missouri man executed for killing state trooper 20 years ago
Missouri executed a death row inmate for fatally shooting a state trooper in 2005. The inmate, Lance Shockley, says he did not commit the crime.
U.S. struck 5th boat accused of carrying drugs off Venezuela, Trump says
President Trump says the U.S. has struck another small boat he accuses of carrying drugs in the waters off Venezuela.
School therapist accused of trying to poison husband's energy drink
Cheryl Harris Gates was charged with attempted murder after allegedly trying to poison her husband's energy drink.
CBS News, other media outlets, won't sign on to new Pentagon press restrictions
The five major broadcast news networks, including CBS News, said they "join virtually every other news organization in declining to agree to the Pentagon's new requirements."
Future of Voting Rights Act hangs in the balance at Supreme Court
The Supreme Court will convene on Wednesday to hear a legal battle over Louisiana's congressional map that could reverberate across the country.
Smucker's sues Trader Joe's over alleged Uncrustables copycat
The lawsuit accuses Trader Joe's of selling a product that closely mimics the company's Uncrustables both in its packaging and sandwich design.
Family sues Roblox and Discord, claims son was allegedly targeted by sex offender
The family is among dozens suing Roblox, Discord and other tech platforms, alleging they allowed sexual predators access to their children.
Military families worry about missed paychecks amid government shutdown
"We were already living paycheck to paycheck, so this doesn't help at all," one military spouse said of the shutdown.
Instagram rolls out new restrictions for teens based on PG-13 movie ratings
The new restrictions for teen users are gradually rolling out starting Tuesday and will be fully implemented by the end of the year, Meta said.
Supreme Court turns away parental rights case brought by Colorado families
Two families from Colorado urged the Supreme Court to reaffirm that parents have a constitutional right to make decisions about their children's care and upbringing.
Texas dad deported to Ghana was then forced to go to Mali, he says
Poll finds Democrats still boosted by voters' economic concerns
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Trump says he's weighing deal with Iran against action to "finish them off"
Venezuela opposition leader María Corina Machado returns to country
Blanche says DOJ is "doing our own research" with Alaska challenge
Alaska Senate candidate sustains "minor injuries" in car accident
Four Corners region faces more flood threats following days of heavy rain
Gina Hinojosa says there's "deep disappointment" in both parties
