Former Nebraska US Sen. Ben Sasse reveals advanced pancreatic cancer diagnosis
According to Associated Press, former Nebraska U.S. Sen. Ben Sasse on Tuesday said he was diagnosed with advanced pancreatic cancer.
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Gold prices just reached a record high. Here's what's behind the surge.
Sources from CBS say gold prices soared above $4,400 on Monday to reach a new all-time high, as analysts pointed to rising geopolitical tensions and softer monetary policy as key drivers of the surge.
Justice Department faces continued backlash over limited Epstein files release
According to CBS, the Justice Department is facing continued backlash over its partial releases of files related to late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein
Instacart to end AI price tests for retailers following investigation
CBS News reports that Instacart said Monday that it would halt the use of an AI-powered tool that allowed retailers to charge customers different prices for identical items on the grocery delivery platform.
Flu season is ramping up, and some experts are "pretty worried"
Sources from CBS say Doctors and scientists say this year's influenza season could be tougher than usual. A new version of the flu virus, called H3N2, is spreading quickly.
Trump to make announcement with Hegseth on shipbuilding from Mar-a-Lago
According to CBS News, President Trump, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, and Secretary of the Navy John Phelan are making a shipbuilding announcement from the president's Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida on Monday
$1.6B Powerball jackpot to be drawn Monday, but the odds still aren’t in your favor
According to Associated Press, Powerball will be drawing its winning lottery numbers Monday night for a record 46th time since its last jackpot was claimed
‘60 Minutes’ pulls story about Trump deportations from its lineup
Associated Press reports that an internal CBS News battle over a “60 Minutes” story critical of the Trump administration has exploded publicly
Betty Reid Soskin, oldest National Park Service ranger, dies at 104
Sources from Associated Press say Betty Reid Soskin, who rose to national fame as the oldest National Park Service ranger and used the spotlight to talk about the African American experience during World War II, has died. She was 104.
Ford recalls nearly 273,000 vehicles over rollaway risk
Sources from CBS say Ford Motor is recalling nearly 273,000 vehicles due to an issue with the parking function that could cause cars to roll away, increasing the risk of a crash
Ex-special counsel Jack Smith's lawyers re-up call for him to testify publicly after closed-door deposition
According to CBS, lawyers for former special counsel Jack Smith reiterated their call for Smith to appear publicly before lawmakers to answer questions about his investigations into President Trump after he testified privately earlier in the week.
American Airlines stops offering miles and other rewards for basic economy fares
CBS reports that Members of American Airlines' loyalty program will no longer earn miles or other travel rewards when purchasing a basic economy ticket.
DraftKings hopes to score big with new prediction markets app
Sources from CBS say DraftKings is entering the red-hot prediction markets business, launching technology that lets users trade contracts linked to sporting and financial events.
These are expected to be the busiest days to fly this holiday season
According to CBS, the holidays are set to pack runways and highways alike, with a record number of Americans on the move in late December.
Texas judge orders Attorney General Ken Paxton’s divorce records unsealed amid heated Senate primary
According to Associated Press, court documents detailing the divorce of Republican U.S. Senate candidate and Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton and his wife, state Sen. Angela Paxton, were released Friday by order of a judge
Georgia regulators approve huge electric generation increase for data centers
Associated Press reports that Georgia’s only private electric utility plans to increase power capacity by 50% after state regulators on Friday agreed 5-0 that the plan is needed to meet projected demand from data centers.
Federal judge weighs Trump’s claim he is immune from civil litigation over Capitol attack
Sources from Associated Press say Attorneys for President Donald Trump urged a federal judge on Friday to rule that Trump is entitled to presidential immunity from civil claims that he instigated a mob’s attack on the U.S. Capitol to stop Congress from certifying the results of the 2020 election.
Motive still unknown after suspect in the Brown attack and MIT professor’s killing is found dead
According to Associated Press, investigators on Friday were trying to sort out why a former Brown University student allegedly opened fire on the campus decades after he dropped out and later gunned down an esteemed Massachusetts college professor he attended school with in Portugal in the 1990s.
Tren de Aragua leader known as "The Unspeakable" charged in U.S. federal court
CBS reports Federal prosecutors unsealed an indictment Thursday against Tren de Aragua leader Hector Rusthenford Guerrero Flores in the Southern District of New York.
Instacart to pay $60 million in refunds after feds allege it deceived customers
Sources from CBS say Instacart has agreed to refund $60 million to customers to settle allegations that the grocery shopping service engaged in deceptive marketing and billing practices, the Federal Trade Commission said Thursday.
Small businesses face their own affordability crunch because of tariffs and health insurance costs
According to CBS News, some small business owners say they are facing their own affordability crisis because of higher tariff, health insurance, and energy costs.
Witkoff to meet with Kremlin envoy in Miami on U.S. peace plan for Ukraine
According to CBS, a Kremlin envoy will travel to Florida to discuss a U.S.-proposed plan to end the war in Ukraine, a U.S. official said Thursday, as European Union leaders weighed a major loan to help the Ukrainian government.
Democrats push for last-minute vote on extending health care subsidies before deadline
CBS reports that House Democrats called on GOP leaders to hold a last-minute vote on extending Affordable Care Act tax credits on Thursday as lawmakers are poised to head home for the holidays without addressing the expiring subsidies.
Half or more of $18 billion paid out by Medicaid in Minnesota may be fraudulent, US attorney says
Sources from CBS say that about half or more of the roughly $18 billion in claims paid out by Medicaid to Minnesota-run programs may have been fraudulent
Trump announces $1,776 "warrior dividend" bonus for U.S. service members. Here's what to know.
According to CBS, President Trump on Wednesday announced that U.S. service members will receive a $1,776 bonus, which he called a "warrior dividend," before Christmas.