Elephant named Viola escapes circus, takes walk through Montana town
Viola escaped her circus handler before she was supposed to appear on stage in Butte, Montana.
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Viral claims about Donald Trump's hush money trial, fact checked
CBS News Confirmed examines three viral claims that have emerged so far during Trump's first criminal trial.
Remains identified as 2 missing Kansas women at center of murder case
Veronica Butler and Jillian Kelley's disappearance last month prompted a murder investigation that has led to four arrests.
Tornadoes cause damage in Kansas and Iowa as storms hit Midwest
Strong storms across the central U.S. have caused damage and spawned tornadoes, with more severe storms in the forecast through the night.
Ohio man allegedly shoots, kills Uber driver after both received scam calls
Both the alleged shooter and the Uber driver appeared to have been targets of scam phone calls, the Clark County Sheriff's Office said.
Sen. Bob Menendez could blame wife in bribery trial
Sen. Bob Menendez heads to trial next month to fight charges that he traded his political influence for cash, gold bars and a luxury car.
NYC concerned about rise of rat urine-related illness
New York City health officials are warning of a worrisome increase in the number of leptospirosis cases from contact with rat urine.
Whitey Herzog, Hall of Fame St. Louis Cardinals manager, dies at 92
Under Herzog, the Cards won pennants in 1982, 1985 and 1987, and the World Series in 1982.
Carjacking suspects tied to 2 Florida killings on the run
Authorities in Florida said they believe there's a connection between the suspects in the death of a Florida woman and the death of a tow truck driver.
Carl Erskine, longtime Dodgers pitcher, dies at 97
In Game 3 of the 1953 World Series, Erskine struck out 14 hitters for a record that stood until Dodgers ace Sandy Koufax got 15 a decade later.
Governors decry UAW push to unionize car factories in Southern states
Republican governors criticized the UAW's efforts as Volkswagen workers in Tennessee are set to start voting on joining the labor union.
Federal judge denies request from "El Chapo" for family phone calls, visits
"El Chapo" asked for intervention from the judge in the letter for the "unprecedented discrimination against me."
UnitedHealth says Change Healthcare cyberattack cost it $872 million
The $872 million most likely excludes any amount UnitedHealth may have paid to hackers in ransom.
Trump Media says it's starting a Truth Social streaming TV service
The former president's media company announced plans to air news, religious channels and other content.
Court overturns West Virginia law banning transgender girls from sports
A federal appeals court overturned West Virginia's law barring transgender girls from girls' sports teams, finding that it violates Title IX.
Judge rejects DOJ's push to force California to set aside ballots
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Classified material missing from Epstein files, documents suggest
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Obama and Trump hold dueling rallies as midterm campaigns make final pitch
Hegseth fires Pentagon's top military planner over alleged leaks
Experts react to new findings on CTE in former NFL players
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Qatari mediators hand Iran new proposal to end the war
High-speed train crash in Spain kills at least 68, injures dozens
RFK Jr. to ease access to unapproved peptides, draft policy states
