RFK Jr. fires NIH vaccine whistleblower Dr. Jeanne Marrazzo
RFK Jr. fired infectious disease specialist Dr. Jeanne Marrazzo, who told CBS News she was put on leave after questioning actions taken by Trump appointees.
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Hegseth says U.S. strike on boat off Venezuela kills 4 "narco-terrorists"
U.S. forces carried out a strike on an alleged drug-smuggling boat off the coast of Venezuela on Friday, killing four people, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said.
Why government shutdowns are so common in the U.S.
Other Western democracies experience polarization and political turmoil, too, yet do not experience government shutdowns like the U.S.
Supreme Court takes up case over Hawaii handgun restrictions
The Supreme Court will decide whether Hawaii can bar people with concealed carry permits from bringing handguns on private property without permission.
Government shutdown to continue into next week after Senate votes fail again
The 2025 government shutdown stretched into its fourth day on Saturday, with the Senate again failing to advance competing proposals to end the impasse.
Sean "Diddy" Combs sentenced to over 4 years for prostitution-related charges
Sean "Diddy" Combs' sentencing hearing was held three months after he was convicted on two prostitution-related charges.
Apple removes app that tracks ICE agents from its App Store
The developer of the ICEBlock app said the software has been removed from Apple's App Store due to "objectionable content."
Police race to save murder evidence from being turned into scrap metal
Police say the driver of the minivan — who wore a mask, glasses and a hard hat — sprayed security cameras with blue paint to hide his crime inside an Oregon parking garage.
Supreme Court kicks off new term with cases on social issues, Trump policies
The Supreme Court convenes for a new term Monday and is set to hear cases ranging from the use of race in redistricting to Trump's efforts to reshape the executive branch.
Why a surge in long-term unemployed workers is ringing alarm bells
The number of unemployed people looking for work more than six months has surged to its highest level since 2021.
Popular Alaskan climber dies in fall from Yosemite's El Capitan
Balin Miller, a popular Alaskan climber, fell to his death from Yosemite National Park's El Capitan.
Inside the $40,000 a year school where AI shapes every lesson
At Alpha Schools, students spend two hours in the morning on academics, working at their own speed using AI-driven software.
Homeowners trying to rebuild after Eaton Fire face concerns over lead levels
The federal government banned lead-based paint for residential use in 1978, but according to numbers from Caltech, more than 90% of the homes in Altadena were built before 1975.
FDA approves another generic abortion pill
Federal health officials have approved another generic version of the abortion pill, prompting outrage from abortion opponents.
White House asks 9 universities to sign agreement to guarantee funding
A White House compact asks universities to freeze their tuition for five years and ban the use of sex and gender as criteria used in admissions.
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