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What happens to Lindsay Clancy after verdict in murder trial? Legal experts explain potential outcomes.
Sources from CBS say that the jury in the trial of Lindsay Clancy, a Massachusetts mother who killed her three children, will decide if she can be held criminally responsible for the murders...
U.S. airman faces charges under military justice system for criticizing Trump over Iran war
According to CBS News, a U.S. airman says he is facing charges for criticizing President Trump over the Iran war, which his attorneys believe to be among one of the only instances an officer of his rank has been charged under the uniform code of military justice for contemptuous words against officials...
Canada imposing tariffs of up to 50% on $20 billion in U.S. imports
CBS News reports that Canada on Tuesday announced that it is imposing tariffs of up to 50% on about $20 billion of U.S. imports, aiming to match the Trump administration's recently announced import duties on Canadian imports...
United Airlines to add 10 new international routes starting next year. See where.
Sources from CBS News say that United Airlines said on Tuesday that it will add 10 international routes starting in 2027, extending the carrier's flight network to new destinations in Europe and Asia...
SNAP restrictions cut soda purchases but raise stigma concerns, study finds
According to CBS, a Trump administration effort aimed at discouraging Americans on food stamps from using the government nutritional aid to buy soda is having an impact, a new study shows...
MSU Bagley College of Engineering continues national impact with faculty NSF CAREER Awards
Sources from an MSU press release say that two Mississippi State University faculty members in the Bagley College of Engineering are recent National Science Foundation CAREER Award winners, securing more than $1 million in combined federal funding to advance research in emergency response simulations and global space observation...
New invasive tick poses major risk to livestock
According to a press release, scientists at Mississippi State University are on the lookout for a new invasive species of tick, and they want Mississippians to know their help is crucial in detecting the pest...
Federal judge rejects Ghislaine Maxwell’s ‘miscarriage of justice’ claims and bid for prison release
According to AP, Ghislaine Maxwell’s bid to overturn her sex trafficking conviction and be freed from prison was rejected by a federal judge Tuesday who said the claims by Jeffrey Epstein’s former girlfriend and longtime associate that new evidence had emerged were “demonstrably meritless"...
Elon Musk’s space company to build new rocket launching site in Louisiana
Associated Press reports that Elon Musk’s space company plans to spend $100 billion to build a new spaceport in Louisiana to launch rockets, state officials and the company announced Tuesday...
Dolly Parton, music star, actor and beloved figure who spanned generations, dies at 80
Sources from Associated Press reports that Dolly Parton, the country music icon whose soaring vibrato vocals, poignant songwriting and sparkling costumes defined her rise from a log cabin in the Tennessee mountains to the height of stardom and acclaim, has died. She was 80 years old...
LeBron James and the PGA Tour to stage a two-day event at Firestone geared toward youth
According to AP, LeBron James’ growing passion for golf now includes a partnership with the PGA Tour announced Tuesday that will bring a two-day tournament to Firestone Country Club in his hometown of Akron, Ohio, next summer to connect youth with aspiring professionals...
US ramps up Cuba sanctions and detentions of Americans returning from the island
CBS News reports that President Donald Trump’s administration is increasing pressure on Cuba by imposing more economic penalties on industries in the heavily sanctioned socialist country and broadening enforcement of laws that bar Americans who visit the island from dealings with government-owned or -affiliated businesses...
Why Treasury Secretary Bessent’s moves to calm the bond market haven’t worked so far
According to AP, interest rates rebounded Thursday despite efforts by Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent to put a lid on longer-term borrowing costs, a sign Wall Street investors remain worried about burgeoning government debt, heavy borrowing by tech firms, and the Federal Reserve’s commitment to fighting inflation...
FTC says "personalized pricing" based on consumer data could violate the law
CBS News reports that the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is warning companies that use customers' personal information to set different prices based on what they believe is a shopper's propensity to pay that they could be breaking the law...
Huge, invasive Joro spiders are spreading in several states again. Here's what to do if you spot one.
CBS News reports that the large, scary-looking Joro spider that can make massive webs is popping up again in multiple states, but researchers say the invasive species is essentially harmless to humans...
U.S. Army moves to end drone battalion set up to absorb lessons from Ukraine war
Sources from CBS News say that the U.S. Army is planning to phase out a drone battalion tasked just last year with studying and taking on board lessons on drone warfare, including from the ongoing Ukraine war, an Army official confirmed to CBS News on Thursday...
New details of plans for the Kennedy Center and White House ballroom include columns carved in Italy, plaza named for Trump
According to CBS News, while President Trump fights in court over his remaking of the John F. Kennedy Memorial Center for the Performing Arts and construction of the White House ballroom, plans for the two Washington institutions are moving ahead...
Organic vegetable production requires careful management
According to an MSU press release, organic produce sells for a premium because of the promise made to consumers about the way it was grown and because making good on that promise is challenging...
Democrats narrow their list of 2028 presidential convention sites to Boston, Denver and Philadelphia
Sources from Associated Press say that Democrats on Thursday narrowed the list of potential host cities for their 2028 presidential convention to Boston, Denver and Philadelphia as their party looks ahead to a wide-open primary to succeed President Donald Trump...
States pour taxpayer dollars into college sports as athlete pay, soaring costs squeeze budgets
Sources from AP say that win or lose, the North Carolina Tar Heels already will be in elite company when they kick off the college football season against Texas Christian University in a game played in Dublin. They will be among a small but growing number of athletic programs receiving taxpayer funding from their home states...
Federal agents seize devices from ex-Rep. Eric Swalwell in sexual misconduct probe, AP source says
Associated Press reports that Federal agents seized electronic devices from former Rep. Eric Swalwell and searched his Washington home as part of an investigation into allegations of sexual misconduct by the ex-Democratic congressman from California, according to a person familiar with the matter...
Walmart is cautious with expectations after slowest sales growth in 6 years
According to AP, Walmart reported its slowest growth in U.S. comparable sales in six years during its most recent quarter, and the retailer’s guidance for the rest of the year was seen as cautious by Wall Street...
US aircraft carrier arrives in Middle East, relieving long-deployed USS Lincoln
Associated Press reports that the Asia-based USS George Washington aircraft carrier is now operating in the Middle East, the U.S. military said Thursday, relieving a long-deployed carrier following reports of mental health challenges and supply shortages aboard while it was supporting the Iran war...
Meta defends its child safety efforts but critics say the social media giant falls short
Sources from AP say that Meta insists it has a long history of protecting its youngest customers as it defends itself against a swath of lawsuits alleging its social media empire harms children...