After backlash, Alabama Public Television will keep paying for PBS
Associated Press reports that after facing a public backlash, the commission that oversees Alabama Public Television on Tuesday voted to continue paying its contract with PBS
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Who voted against releasing the Epstein files? Rep. Clay Higgins explains his opposition to the House's bill
According to CBS, Republican Rep. Clay Higgins of Louisiana was the only House member to vote against a bill that would require the Justice Department to release files related to Jeffrey Epstein.
Epstein accusers urge lawmakers to put aside partisanship in vote on release of files
CBS reports that more than a dozen of Jeffrey Epstein's accusers stood alongside Democratic and GOP lawmakers and pressed Congress to look beyond politics, with the House set to vote Tuesday on a bill to release the government's remaining files related to the investigation of his crimes.
Reports of outages surge at X and other apps as Cloudflare says it's having widespread problems
According to CBS News, reports of outages and problems accessing apps including X and video game League of Legends surged on Tuesday morning
MBS tells Trump Saudis will increase investments in U.S. to near $1 trillion
Sources from CBS say that Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman told President Trump on Tuesday that the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia will increase its investments of $600 billion in the U.S. to near $1 trillion.
Federal immigration agents will expand enforcement action in North Carolina to Raleigh, mayor says
Associated Press reports that federal immigration authorities will expand their enforcement action in North Carolina to Raleigh as soon as Tuesday
Neo-Nazi leader admits plot to give poisoned candy to Jewish kids in New York City
Sources from Associated Press say the leader of an Eastern European neo-Nazi group who tried to recruit an undercover federal agent to dress as Santa Claus and hand out poisoned candy to Jewish children and racial minorities has pleaded guilty to soliciting hate crimes.
Meta prevails in historic FTC antitrust case, won’t have to break off WhatsApp, Instagram
According to Associated Press, Meta has prevailed over an existential challenge to its business that could have forced the tech giant to spin off Instagram and WhatsApp
Sinclair takes 8% stake in EW Scripps as broadcaster eyes potential acquisition
Associated Press reports that broadcast giant Sinclair has taken a more than 8% stake in E.W. Scripps, as it eyes a potential merger with the smaller local TV rival.
Hitting retirement age in 2026? This Social Security change could impact you.
CBS News reports that Social Security's so-called "full retirement age" — the age when people can start collecting all of their earned benefits — is about to hit a new threshold, a change that will affect Americans born in 1960 or later.
Hundreds of National Guard troops deployed to Portland and Chicago are being sent home
Associated Press reports that hundreds of National Guard troops deployed to Chicago and Portland, Oregon, are being sent home
Judge orders grand jury material to be given to Comey, citing "disturbing pattern" of DOJ missteps
Sources from CBS say a federal magistrate judge on Monday ordered federal prosecutors to turn over all grand jury material to former FBI Director James Comey's defense team
FEMA acting chief David Richardson departs after 6 months on the job, officials say
According to Associated Press, the acting chief of the Federal Emergency Management Agency left his job Monday after just six months
How to save money on your Thanksgiving Day meal, from AI to retailer deals
Sources from CBS say artificial intelligence can save you money preparing that Thanksgiving Day feast.
Trump says the U.S. will sell F-35 fighter jets to Saudi Arabia
According to CBS, President Trump said Monday the U.S. would sell F-35 fighter jets to Saudi Arabia
Family of Rev. Jesse Jackson gives update on his condition
Sources from CBS say the family of the Rev. Jesse Jackson provided an update on Sunday afternoon about the condition of the Rainbow PUSH Coalition founder
O.J. Simpson's estate agrees to pay Ron Goldman's father nearly $58 million
According to CBS, the estate of O.J. Simpson has agreed to pay nearly $58 million to the father of Ron Goldman
Nearly a quarter of U.S. households live paycheck to paycheck, report finds
Sources from CBS News say a growing share of lower-income Americans are struggling to get by financially as their wages fail to keep up with inflation, according to a recent analysis.
Prosecutor: Antonio Brown could face 30 years in prison if guilty of attempted murder with gun
According to Associated Press, former NFL star wide receiver Antonio Brown could face up to 30 years in prison if convicted of attempted murder because a firearm was allegedly used, a prosecutor said Monday.
FAA lifts emergency order that slashed flights at 40 major U.S. airports
CBS News reports the Federal Aviation Administration said Sunday it was lifting all restrictions on commercial flights that were imposed at 40 major airports during the country's longest government shutdown.
Amelia Earhart records released by U.S. include her last known communications and search locations for missing aviator
Sources from CBS News say that the U.S. National Archives has published a batch of newly declassified government records on Amelia Earhart
Ford to start selling certified used cars on Amazon
According to CBS, Ford Motor is partnering with Amazon to let dealers sell the automaker's certified used vehicles on the e-commerce platform
The next Met Gala exhibit will spotlight fashion across art history
Associated Press reports that if there’s been one uniting theme of all the blockbuster fashion exhibits at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, it’s the simple idea that fashion is art.
America will celebrate its 250th birthday next year. There’s a commemorative ornament for it
Sources from Associated Press say that when the nonprofit organization planning America’s 250th birthday celebrations decided it wanted an ornament to commemorate that milestone in history, its leadership knew just where to turn for guidance.