Shipping deadline approaches for the Holiday season in MS
If you're planning on sending those Christmas gifts through the U.S. Postal Service, you're running out of time.
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Winter virus season so far is not too bad, but doctors worry about suffering to come
Sources from Associated Press say it may feel like you are surrounded by sniffles and coughs, but flu season activity is still low in many parts of the U.S.
More homeless people are dying on Oahu. Can the crisis be reversed?
According to Associated Press, Darlene Mayo, 52, died on a sidewalk near a Koa Pancake House in Wahiawa of severe anemia likely due to a chronic lice infestation.
Trump pardons jailed ex-Colorado election official Tina Peters, but she was charged in state court
According to CBS, President Trump said Thursday evening he is granting a pardon to Tina Peters, a former Colorado county clerk who is serving a nine-year state sentence for allowing unauthorized access to voting machines — even though the president's pardon power is widely understood to only apply to federal crimes.
Erika Kirk shares a "call to action" for parents to stop political violence
CBS News reports that Charlie Kirk's widow Erika Kirk said it's easy to "blame everyone else" for the recent rise in political violence, but she believes parents play a key role in preventing it.
Historic preservation group sues Trump over White House ballroom project
Sources from CBS News say the National Trust for Historic Preservation in the U.S. has filed the first major lawsuit against President Trump and his administration in an effort to block construction of his planned ballroom on the grounds of the White House.
Former Michigan coach Sherrone Moore charged with home invasion, stalking
According to CBS, two days after he was fired as head coach at the University of Michigan, Sherrone Moore was charged Friday in connection with the home invasion and stalking of a staff member with whom he allegedly had an "intimate relationship."
With ACA subsidies set to lapse, millions of Americans face a painful spike in health plan costs
CBS reports Mahwah, New Jersey, resident Tina Jump recently learned that the premium for her Affordable Care Act health insurance is set to surge from about $400 a month to more than $1,100 starting in January — a nearly threefold increase that she said left her in a state of panic.
Law professor sues Boeing, alleging he breathed in toxic fumes on a Delta flight
According to CBS, a law professor who flew on a Boeing 737 aircraft operated by Delta Air Lines last year is suing the airplane manufacturer
Speaker Mike Johnson's grip on the House slips as Republicans defy leadership
Sources from CBS say that House Speaker Mike Johnson has had a bruising month, with Republicans repeatedly defying his leadership amid growing frustration over how he has led the fractious majority.
Illinois becomes 12th state to provide medical aid in dying for the terminally ill
According to Associated Press, Illinois residents with terminal illnesses may choose to end their lives on their own terms under a law Gov. JB Pritzker signed Friday.
Woman charged in unprovoked stabbing of tourist changing baby’s diaper in Macy’s Herald Square store
Associated Press reports a California woman changing her infant daughter’s diaper in the bathroom of the Macy’s Herald Square store in New York City was stabbed and injured by another woman in an unprovoked attack, police said.
Sen. Ron Johnson asks DOJ to investigate Wisconsin judge in former Trump attorney’s case
Sources from Associated Press say Republican U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson asked the U.S. Department of Justice this week to investigate allegations made by a former attorney for President Donald Trump in Wisconsin that a judge overseeing his felony case is guilty of misconduct and must step aside.
This holiday season isn’t very merry for consumers, an AP-NORC poll finds
According to Associated Press, this holiday season isn’t quite so merry for American shoppers as large shares are dipping into savings, scouring for bargains, and feeling like the overall economy
A meeting meant to launch FEMA reforms is abruptly canceled
According to Associated Press, a meeting by a council appointed by President Donald Trump that was meant to announce recommended reforms to the Federal Emergency Management Agency was abruptly canceled Thursday
After Airbus issue, DOT says airlines don’t have to cover passenger expenses amid aircraft recalls
Associated Press reports that the U.S. Department of Transportation has issued new guidance telling airlines they do not have to cover passenger expenses
Justice Department again fails to re-indict New York Attorney General Letitia James, AP source says
According to Associated Press, a grand jury declined for a second time to re-indict New York Attorney General Letitia James on Thursday
Accused Charlie Kirk killer makes 1st in-person court appearance as judge weighs media access
Sources from Associated Press say the 22-year-old Utah man charged with killing Charlie Kirk made his first in-person court appearance Thursday as his attorneys push to further limit media access in the high-profile criminal case.
Sherrone Moore was a once-promising coach until a sudden and stunning fall from grace at Michigan
Associated Press reports that Sherrone Moore’s downfall has been stunning.
Director convicted of scamming $11M from Netflix and going on lavish spending spree
According to Associated Press, Hollywood director was convicted Thursday on charges that he scammed Netflix out of $11 million for a show that never materialized
NASCAR settles federal antitrust case filed by 2 of its teams, including one owned by NBA legend Michael Jordan
Sources from CBS say that NASCAR reached a settlement Thursday of the bruising antitrust lawsuit filed against the stock car series by two of its race teams
Trump says U.S. prices are "coming down tremendously." Here's what the data shows.
According to CBS, President Trump delivered a message Tuesday evening aimed at the millions of Americans struggling to afford daily necessities
Disney invests $1B in OpenAI in deal to bring characters like Mickey Mouse to Sora AI video tool
Associated Press reports that Disney is investing $1 billion in OpenAI and will bring characters such as Mickey Mouse, Cinderella and Luke Skywalker to the AI company’s Sora video generation tool
Average US long-term mortgage rate ticks up to 6.22%, but remains close to its low for the year
Sources from Associated Press say the average rate on a 30-year U.S. mortgage edged higher this week
Washington state under emergency as torrential rain triggers floods, mudslides and evacuations
According to Associated Press, Washington was under a state of emergency Thursday from a barrage of torrential rain that has sent rivers flowing over their banks