Dictionary.com picks a "nonsensical and playfully absurd" word of the year
"67" is an ambiguous slang term made popular by Gen Alpha on social media and in middle schools across the country.
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Judge disqualifies top federal prosecutor in Los Angeles
A federal judge ruled Tuesday that acting U.S. Attorney Bill Essayli has served unlawfully for months, the latest court to push back on the Trump administration's efforts to name acting prosecutors.
Trump fires board that oversees D.C. construction projects
President Trump fired all six sitting members of a board that oversees architecture in D.C., as he plans a slate of major building projects — including a massive White House ballroom.
AI data center in Louisiana brings unwanted construction, rising energy bills
Louisiana approved Meta's $10 billion project in August, saying it would bring "hope" for economic growth, but some experts say the center's power demands will raise customers' power bills statewide.
Trump says he expects to make U.S.-China trade deal with Xi tomorrow
Trump is in South Korea, the final stop of his Asia tour, where he says he expects to nail down a "good deal for both" China and the U.S. with Xi Jinping.
State executes man convicted of raping and killing his neighbor 27 years ago
Norman Mearle Grim Jr., 65, died Tuesday by lethal injection. Florida has executed more people than any other state in 2025.
Monkeys escape after truck overturns on Mississippi highway, 3 still missing
The Jasper County Sheriff's Department said all but three of the rhesus monkeys who escaped have since been killed.
Why the "no hire, no fire" job market may no longer be a thing
Amazon and UPS on Tuesday announced tens of thousands of job cuts, the latest signal that the U.S. labor market is downshifting.
Senate approves Democratic resolution to block Trump's tariffs on Brazil
The Senate passed a measure that would block President Trump's tariffs on Brazil, after Democrats drew support from a handful of Republicans.
Airlines feeding air traffic controllers as they miss first paychecks
Airlines are donating meals to unpaid federal aviation workers during the government shutdown as air traffic controllers missed their first paychecks.
25 states sue Trump administration over food stamp freeze during shutdown
Officials from half the states and the District of Columbia are asking a federal judge to order the Department of Agriculture to provide food stamp benefits for November.
Trump appeals criminal conviction in "hush money" case
President Trump's lawyers filed their long-promised appeal of the Manhattan "hush money" criminal case that led to his felony conviction.
Texas AG Ken Paxton files Tylenol lawsuit over autism claims
Tylenol maker Kenvue said Texas' claims "lack legal merit and scientific support" and vowed to defend itself in litigation.
U.S. strikes 4 more alleged drug boats in Pacific, killing 14
The U.S. on Monday struck four more vessels that the Pentagon says were trafficking narcotics in the eastern Pacific Ocean, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced.
PayPal signs deal with OpenAI to embed payment system into ChatGPT
PayPal announced Tuesday that it will embed its digital payment wallet into ChatGPT.
Stocks crater as midterms spur investor exodus from tech and AI
Newsom moves to commute all California death sentences
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Oil prices rebound slightly as Iran claims new attacks on ships
Spacewalkers complete space station solar power upgrade
U.S. gas prices on track to fall below $4 a gallon, experts say
Harmeet Dhillon, DOJ's controversial civil rights chief, resigns
Nithya Raman ousts incumbent Karen Bass in LA mayor's race, CBS News projects
Russell Brand found guilty of rape and sexual assault
