Herschel Walker confirmed as U.S. ambassador to the Bahamas
The Senate on Tuesday confirmed former football star and Georgia Senate candidate Herschel Walker to serve as U.S. ambassador to the Bahamas.
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For older Americans, the cost of poverty is 9 years of life, study finds
Low-income older Americans on average die nearly a decade earlier than wealthier people, a new analysis finds.
DNI Tulsi Gabbard orders U.S. intel agency leaders to stem leaks
DNI Tulsi Gabbard issued a directive to review polygraph policies and curb press leaks, echoing actions taken by the Bush and Obama administrations.
Excitement — and concerns — over OpenAI's Sora 2 and other AI video tools
Sora 2 and Meta's "Vibes" feature lets users' imagination run wild in creating online video. That could get messy, tech experts say.
Steve Witkoff, Jared Kushner heading to Egypt amid Gaza ceasefire talks
White House spokesperson Karoline Leavitt said Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner were on hand to take part in indirect talks between Israel and Hamas, which aim to end the war in Gaza.
Bob Ross paintings to be auctioned to raise money for public TV after cuts
Thirty paintings by Bob Ross are set to be auctioned to support public television stations after federal funding cuts.
Tropical Storm Jerry could become hurricane by weekend, forecasters say
Tropical Storm Jerry could become a hurricane by the weekend, forecasters say.
Cheryl Hines on marriage to Robert F. Kennedy Jr.: "We are really close"
In her memoir "Unscripted," Hines reflects on her relationship with Robert F. Kennedy Jr., her new role in Washington and why humor helps her handle it all.
Flights delayed at some airports amid air traffic controller shortage
Airports in several U.S. states are seeing flight delays as the government shutdown enters a second week.
Supreme Court wrestles with challenge to Colorado "conversion therapy" ban
The Supreme Court heard a challenge to a Colorado law banning "conversion therapy" for minors that was brought by a licensed counselor in the state.
Bondi faces questions on DOJ probes, Epstein files at Senate hearing
Attorney General Pam Bondi appeared before the Senate Judiciary Committee for her first hearing since her confirmation.
Sean "Diddy" Combs' lawyers want him at N.J. prison with drug program
FCI Fort Dix, one of several dozen federal prisons with a residential drug treatment program, will best allow Sean "Diddy" Combs "to address drug abuse issues," his lawyer said.
Bill Nye warns U.S. could "cede leadership to other countries" if NASA budget is cut
Bill Nye the Science Guy on Monday protested against a federal budget proposal that would see NASA's funding reduced from $24 billion to $18.8 billion.
Slain Israeli-U.S. hostage's mom urges leaders to end "pain in our region"
"If you only cry when one side's babies die, it means your moral compass is broken, and therefore your humanity is broken," Rachel Goldberg-Polin told CBS News.
U.S. to take ownership stake in Trilogy Metals, which has Alaskan mining claims
Interior Secretary Doug Burgum said the "ownership in that company will benefit the American people."
Trump's 250-foot arch wins approval from committee stacked with allies
Stocks crater as midterms spur investor exodus from tech and AI
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Newsom moves to commute all California death sentences
Nithya Raman ousts incumbent Karen Bass in LA mayor's race, CBS News projects
