Norovirus cases rise ahead of holiday season, CDC data shows
According to CBS News, Norovirus cases have risen in the United States in recent weeks, according to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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Death of Florida teenager on Carnival cruise ship ruled a homicide
According to Associated Press, the death of a Florida teenager on a Carnival cruise ship earlier this month has been ruled a homicide
Pushing an end to the Russia-Ukraine war, Trump looks to his Gaza ceasefire playbook
Associated Press reports that President Donald Trump’s efforts to broker an end to the Russia-Ukraine war closely mirrors the tactics he used to end two years of fighting between Israel and Hamas
What’s open on Thanksgiving? Not much, as many stores rest -- or prepare -- ahead of Black Friday
Sources from Associated Press say, with Thanksgiving and the formal launch of the holiday shopping season this week, Americans will again gather for Turkey Day meals before knocking off items on their Christmas gift lists.
Layoffs are piling up, raising worker anxiety. Here are some companies that have cut jobs recently
According to Associated Press, it’s a tough time to be looking for a job.
Gramma the Galapagos tortoise, oldest resident of San Diego Zoo, dies at about 141
Associated Press reports that after more than a century of munching on her favorite foods of romaine lettuce and cactus fruit, beloved Galapagos tortoise Gramma, the oldest resident of the San Diego Zoo, has died.
Columbus City Leaders to move forward with Terry Brown Amphitheater plans
According to Associated Press, Muriel Bowser, the mayor of Washington, D.C., announced on Tuesday that she will not be seeking re-election next year
ByHeart says all its baby formula could be tainted with botulism
According to CBS, ByHeart, a maker of baby formula whose products have been linked to a botulism outbreak that has sickened dozens of infants around the U.S, said that all its formula may have been contaminated.
Your tax refund could be $1,000 higher in 2026. Here's why.
CBS News reports that Federal tax refunds often represent a family's single largest check of the year, and next year's refunds could be even bigger
FBI seeks interviews with Democrats who urged US troops to defy illegal orders
According to Associated Press, Democratic lawmakers who appeared in a social media video urging U.S. troops to defy “illegal orders,” they say the FBI has contacted them to begin scheduling interviews, signaling a possible inquiry into the matter.
New limits for a rent algorithm that prosecutors say let landlords drive up prices
According to Associated Press, Landlords could no longer rely on rent-pricing software to quietly track each other’s moves and push rents higher using confidential data
Trump administration plan to reduce access to some student loans angers nurses, health care groups
According to Associated Press, a coalition of nursing and other health care organizations are angry over a Trump administration plan that could limit access to student loans in some cases.
Trump signs executive order launching "Genesis" mission to expedite scientific discovery using AI
According to SBA, President Trump on Monday signed an executive order meant to accelerate scientific discovery through the use of artificial intelligence
Justice Department renews bid to unseal Jeffrey Epstein grand jury materials
Sources from Associated Press say that the Justice Department on Monday renewed its request to unseal grand jury transcripts from Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell’s sex trafficking cases
Trump pledge to ‘immediately’ end protections for Minnesota Somalis sparks fear and legal questions
Sources from Associated Press say that President Donald Trump’s pledge to terminate temporary legal protections for Somalis living in Minnesota is triggering fear in the state’s deeply rooted immigrant community
Judge dismisses James Comey and Letitia James cases, finding prosecutor's appointment invalid
Volunteer firefighters across Lee County received some valuable training without having to leave the area.
A stand-off in George Co. ends with the suspect shot and killed
A stand-off situation in South Mississippi ends with the suspect being shot and killed.
5 hospitalized after fumes force American Airlines flight to divert to Houston
According to CBS, five people on board an American Airlines flight bound for Phoenix were hospitalized after the crew reported fumes inside the plane
It's Thanksgiving week. These are expected to be the busiest travel days.
CBS News reports that it's a busy week for millions of Americans who are traveling for Thanksgiving.
How rising Medicare premiums could impact what your 2026 Social Security check
Sources from CBS say a higher Medicare premium set to go into effect in 2026 will push the monthly charge above $200 for the first time
Kohl's names fourth CEO in four years as it seeks to move past leadership turmoil
According to CBS, Kohl's on Monday said it has tapped its fourth CEO in as many years, attempting to staunch an extended sales slide and to move beyond a leadership scandal that led to the departure of its previous chief executive.
Melania Trump welcomes Christmas tree to the White House
According to the Associated Press, First Lady Melania Trump welcomed this year’s Christmas tree to the White House on Monday.
Jimmy Cliff, reggae giant and star of landmark film ‘The Harder They Come,’ dead at 81
Associated Press reports that reggae pioneer and actor, Jimmy Cliff, has died at 81.
Pentagon says it’s investigating Sen. Mark Kelly for video urging troops to defy ‘illegal orders’
According to Associated Press, the Pentagon says that it is investigating Democratic Senator Mark Kelly of Arizona for possible breaches of military law after Kelly joined a handful of other lawmakers in a video that called for U.S. troops to refuse unlawful orders.
Stores keep prices down in a tough year for turkeys. Other Thanksgiving foods may cost more
In an AP interview, Michigan Sate University food economist David Ortega says although turkey prices are forecasted to be 40% higher this year than last year, there are bargains to be had.