See NASA's image of an intense X-class solar flare
The solar flare peaked at 5:49 p.m. EDT on Tuesday, NASA's Solar Dynamics Observatory said.
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Social Security insolvency date could hit a year earlier, report says
Social Security is dipping into its trust fund to pay current retirees, with spending outpacing its revenue from payroll taxes.
Authorities share photos of how man wanted in girls' deaths may look now
Travis Decker, the Washington state man suspected of killing his three young daughters, remains at large after several weeks on the run.
Chicken dishes sold at Walmart, Kroger recalled over listeria concerns
The chicken dishes could be linked to a possible outbreak strain of listeria associated with three deaths and one fetal loss.
Supreme Court upholds Tennessee law restricting gender-affirming care for minors
The Supreme Court ruled that Tennessee's law restricting gender-affirming care for transgender youth does not violate the 14th Amendment.
Supreme Court rules against Texas in suit over nuclear waste storage
The Supreme Court ruled against Texas and landowners who challenged a plan to store thousands of metric tons of nuclear waste at a facility in the state.
U.S. Steel and Nippon Steel partnership is finalized, companies say
U.S. Steel and Nippon Steel have finalized their partnership and revealed new details about the deal.
New Mexico wildfires force evacuations for about 2,000 homes
Two wildfires in New Mexico are burning over 80,000 acres, prompting evacuation orders and an emergency response from state officials.
Melissa Hortman's parents in first TV interview: "The division needs to end"
Minnesota lawmaker Melissa Hortman's parents spoke to CBS News about the "unfair and tragic" shooting — and how America's "division needs to end."
2,000 more National Guard troops being sent to Los Angeles, Pentagon says
The 2,000 troops will join about 2,100 National Guard soldiers and 700 Marines who are already deployed in L.A.
Anne Burrell, Food Network star, dies at 55
Anne Burrell, an acclaimed chef from upstate New York, hosted "Secrets of a Restaurant Chef," "Worst Cooks in America" and other popular Food Network shows.
Trump extends TikTok enforcement ban deadline another 90 days
The Trump administration keeps delaying enforcement of a bipartisan law that requires TikTok and ByteDance to fully sever ties.
A fact check on Gov. Walz's appointment of Vance Boelter
About six years ago, Boelter was appointed to the Minnesota Governor's Workforce Development Board by Democratic Gov. Tim Walz. But what exactly does being appointed to that board mean?
4,000 employees took "fork in the road" at Justice Dept., with more cuts to come
Former officials and law enforcement analysts said the cutbacks are draining DOJ of experienced agents and leaders.
The GOP wants people up to age 64 to work for food stamps and Medicaid
The GOP's "big beautiful bill" would require people up to age 64 to certify they're working to get aid. Here's what the research shows.
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