FDA to pull common but ineffective cold medicine from market

The FDA says oral phenylephrine, used in many over-the-counter cough and cold medicines, "is not effective as a nasal decongestant."

• Nov 7, 2024

Bus overturns in upstate New York, sending dozens to hospitals

Investigators believe the bus was going over 70 mph at the time of the accident in upstate New York.

• Nov 7, 2024

Starbucks seasonal drinks and snacks have arrived, a week after Dunkin'

Starbucks is following rival Dunkin' in rolling out its holiday menu weeks ahead of Thanksgiving Day.

• Nov 7, 2024

Can Trump run again in 2028? Get the details on term limits for presidents

Here's everything to know about presidential term limits after President-elect Donald Trump won the 2024 election.

• Nov 7, 2024

Election 2024: Trump sweeps all 7 battleground states, CBS News projects

President Biden and President-elect Donald Trump are scheduled to meet at the White House on Wednesday.

• Nov 9, 2024

Idaho's plan to execute serial killer halted after botched attempt

Thomas Creech has been in prison for half a century, convicted of five murders in three states and suspected of several more.

• Nov 7, 2024

Biden speaks after Harris' loss to Trump: "We accept the choice the country made"

President Biden addressed the nation on the election results and the transition of power, with his predecessor set to return to the White House.

• Nov 7, 2024

Residents warned after 43 monkeys escape research facility

Traps have been set up and thermal imaging cameras are being used in an effort to locate the fugitive monkeys, police said.

• Nov 8, 2024

Plea deals revived for alleged 9/11 mastermind, 2 others, defense official says

A military judge has ruled that plea agreements struck by alleged Sept. 11 mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and two co-defendants are valid​, a government official said Wednesday.

• Nov 7, 2024

USDA ban on school lunch fees for low-income families begins in 2027

Struggling families pay as much as 60 cents per dollar in fees when paying for school lunches electronically, according to CFPB report.

• Nov 6, 2024

Justice Dept., special counsel in talks about how to wind down Trump prosecutions

President-elect Trump faced two federal prosecutions brought by special counsel Jack Smith last year.

• Nov 6, 2024

Trump's win could lead companies to push up prices. Here's why.

President-elect Donald Trump's vow to raise tariffs could have Americans paying more for goods, from toys to auto parts, experts say.

• Nov 6, 2024

Key moments of the 2024 campaign in photos

After President-elect Donald Trump's victory, revisit some standout moments that marked the 2024 presidential race.

• Nov 6, 2024

5 ways Trump's presidency could affect the economy — and your money

Donald Trump's victory in the 2024 presidential election is likely to have a major impact on the economy. Here's what to know.

• Nov 7, 2024

How business leaders and other groups are reacting to Trump's win

Some prominent business leaders praised Trump's victory, while some nonprofits called his win "a disaster."

• Nov 6, 2024

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