Minimum wage in 20 states, cities and counties to rise July 1
The "vital" salary hikes come as the federal minimum wage has been stagnant for nearly 13 years.
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Justice Department to probe work of NYPD sex crimes unit
The probe will review the NYPD's Special Victims Division "to gauge whether it engages in a pattern of gender-biased policing."
Supreme Court's EPA ruling "extremely dangerous" for climate, activists say
The court "took a sledgehammer to one of EPA's most important tools," one climate advocate said.
4 dead, 3 critically injured following car chase with suspected human smuggler in Texas
Four people are dead and three critically injured after a driver suspected of human smuggling crashed into a truck on Interstate 35 in Encinal, Texas, authorities said.
Alabama cites abortion ruling in attempt to ban medical treatment for trans youth
The Alabama attorney general's office argued that gender transition treatments are not "deeply rooted in our history or traditions."
Supreme Court limits EPA's authority to regulate greenhouse gas emissions
The ruling delivers a significant blow to the Biden administration's efforts to fight climate change.
German chancellor says Putin is ready to wage Ukraine war for "a long time"
CBS News' "Face the Nation" moderator Margaret Brennan spoke with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz in an exclusive interview in Madrid.
Judge to temporarily block Florida's 15-week abortion ban
The law would prohibit abortions after 15 weeks and will most likely be fought for by the state.
Couple who died in tractor-trailer headed to U.S. for a "different life"
As families began to confirm their worst fears, a common narrative of pursuing a better life took shape from Honduras to Mexico.
One mother's journey to encourage gay pride with hugs
Sara Cunningham created the group "Free Mom Hugs," which promotes gay pride through hugs.
Another giant African snail sighting forces Florida county into quarantine
Florida officials confirmed the recurrence of an invasive snail species that destroys wildlife and poses serious threats to human health.
Infectious disease specialist recommends getting COVID shot once available
The updated shot is aimed at specifically targeting the highly contagious Omicron virus variant and could be available this fall.
Xerox CEO John Visentin dies unexpectedly at 59
Xerox officials said Visentin, who joined the company in 2018, died from "complications from an ongoing illness."
Radio station plays Rage Against the Machine song for more than a day
The 1992 track, "Killing in the Name," was played on loop until at least Wednesday – but it is unclear who is behind the mysterious music marathon.
Gas prices still falling ahead of busy holiday travel weekend
Gasoline prices are tracking drop in crude costs, which account for nearly $3 for every $4.89 at the pump.
SpaceX launches first-of-its-kind Starship test flight
Microsoft seeing "continued recovery" amid major worldwide outage
New congressman faces sexual harassment allegation
Never bought Nvidia stock? Its slide could still hit your 401(k).
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U.N. watchdog agency pushes for access to key Iran nuclear site
Lutnick agrees to testify as Bessent blames him for chip sales
Top doctor for Congress resigns amid misconduct allegations
Family Dollar to pay $63M after FTC says it overcharged customers
