Alaska airlifting hundreds from coastal villages devastated by flooding
The storm brought record water levels to two low-lying communities and washed away homes — some with people inside.
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Trump unveils model of triumphal arch to business leaders at fundraiser
President Trump has sought to raise $200 million for a new White House ballroom — and has tapped these megacompanies and wealthy individuals for donations.
CDC scientist let go says "it's truly like an episode of 'Squid Games'"
"They went in and fired entire programs, even statutorily mandated by law programs they cut entirely," she told CBS News. "So there is no staff to do this work anymore."
Growing number of Americans facing prospect of long-term unemployment
According to Labor Department data, in August, nearly 2 million people in the U.S. faced long-term unemployment, defined as being out of work for at least 27 weeks.
Mississippi executes man convicted of raping and killing a college student
A Mississippi man convicted of kidnapping, raping and killing a 20-year-old community college student was put to death Wednesday evening at the Mississippi State Penitentiary in Parchman.
Cybersecurity order warns of "imminent risk" to federal agencies
Officials warned that attackers could exploit the vulnerabilities to steal credentials, move laterally through networks, and potentially take full control of targeted systems.
Flight bookings for Thanksgiving and Christmas are up from 2024
Data shows — and airlines anticipate — robust demand for air travel during the Thanksgiving and Christmas holiday periods.
FBI agents will get paid despite government shutdown, Patel says
The Trump administration will continue paying FBI agents despite the ongoing government shutdown that has frozen paychecks for nearly all federal workers, FBI Director Kash Patel announced.
Bank of America sued over alleged financial ties to Jeffrey Epstein
A new lawsuit alleges Bank of America profited from its dealings with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
Judge temporarily blocks firing of federal workers during shutdown
A federal judge has temporarily blocked the Trump administration from firing workers during the government shutdown, saying the human cost "cannot be tolerated."
Cannabis drinks are booming even as Americans consume less alcohol
Consumer demand for cannabis-infused beverages is growing even as Americans drink less booze, with major brands testing the waters.
Prosecutors charge Long Island man with Theresa Fusco's murder 40 years later
More than 40 years after the murder of Long Island teenager Theresa Fusco, prosecutors say the man responsible is finally behind bars.
Jack Smith slams DOJ for indictment of former FBI Director James Comey
Former special counsel Jack Smith also called the idea that politics played any role in the government's cases against President Trump "ludicrous."
Venezuela holds military exercises after latest U.S. boat strike
President Trump said six "narcoterrorists" were killed in the latest strike, bringing the number of people killed in such attacks since September to at least 27.
Americans are living longer, but lack proper planning, study finds
The U.S. population of people over 65 is expected to surge by 40% over the next 25 years, but many aren't prepared for longevity, a new study says.
Stocks crater as midterms spur investor exodus from tech and AI
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Feds warn of potential cyberattacks on industrial refrigerators
Newsom moves to commute all California death sentences
Nithya Raman ousts incumbent Karen Bass in LA mayor's race, CBS News projects
