Harvard faculty votes to make it more difficult for undergrads to earn As
According to Associated Press, at Harvard University, earning straight A’s is about to get harder...
State News
Alabama Governor kicks off 2026 Summer Reading Challenge
Alabama Governor Kay Ivey is encouraging the state's youngest Alabamians to stay active in their learning over summer break...
Residents head to the polls for the 2026 Alabama Primary Elections
The election will determine each party's nominees for the November general election...
Family describes escaping tornado that leveled new home: "Most terrifying thing I've experienced in my life"
Sources from CBS News say that violent storms spawned destructive tornadoes over the weekend, leveling homes and sending trees and power lines flying through the air...
Pay for American workers is lagging inflation — again
According CBS News, roughly three-quarters of Americans say their incomes are lagging behind inflation...
$23 million to be invested into local economies across Mississippi
The funds from the Community Development Block Grant will address infrastructure needs as well as provide support for community development...
Fighter jets crash in midair during air show at Idaho Air Force base, crew eject safely: "A lot of luck involved"
According to CBS News, two fighter jets collided in midair and crashed during an air show at the Mountain Home Air Force Base in Idaho on Sunday. All four crew members ejected safely, U.S. Naval Air Forces officials said...
Cuba's president says country poses "no threat" to U.S. after report of island's alleged military drones
Sources from CBS News say that Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez insisted Cuba "poses no threat" to the United States and doesn't have "aggressive plans or intentions against any country"...
Aaron Rai wins PGA Championship for his first major title
According to CBS, Aaron Rai shifted into high gear Sunday and pulled away from a world-class field with one amazing shot after another until he became the first English-born player in more than a century to capture the PGA Championship...
Trump settles $10 billion lawsuit against IRS over tax returns, sets up $1.7 billion fund for claims of "weaponization"
CBS News reports that President Trump and the Justice Department reached a $1.7 billion settlement in the president's lawsuit against the Internal Revenue Service and Treasury Department over the leak of his tax returns...
U.S. announces Ebola-related travel restrictions amid outbreak in Congo, Uganda
Sources from CBS News say that the Trump administration announced Monday it's adding additional screening measures and restricting people who don't have U.S. passports from entering the country if they have been in three African nations affected by a growing Ebola outbreak...
Federal court rejects Elon Musk’s claims against OpenAI, saying he filed his lawsuit too late
According to Associated Press, a federal court on Monday dismissed claims filed against OpenAI and its top executives by Elon Musk, who accused them of betraying a shared vision for it to remain a nonprofit dedicated to guiding artificial intelligence’s development for the good of humanity...
Judge allows gun and notebook as evidence at Mangione’s trial in UnitedHealthcare CEO’s killing
Associated Press reports that a gun and notebook that prosecutors say link Luigi Mangione to the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson can be used as evidence at his murder trial, a judge ruled Monday...
Summer travelers who relied on Spirit Airlines may struggle to find budget alternatives
Sources from Associated Press say that days after Spirit Airlines shut down in the middle of the night, a lawyer for the defunct budget carrier stood before a bankruptcy judge and apologized to the price-conscious customers who might struggle to find affordable flights in its absence...
Supreme Court sends closely watched Native American voting rights decision back to lower court
According to Associated Press, the Supreme Court acted in a Voting Rights Act case brought by Native American tribes on Monday, saying a closely watched ruling needs to be reconsidered after the high court weakened the Civil Rights-era law.
School Alumni gather to unveil historical marker in Lamar Co.
Alumni of a former all-African-American, Lamar County school, gathered today to unveil its historical marker.
Trump administration prepares to seek Raúl Castro indictment as it pressures Cuba, AP sources say
Associated Press reports that the Justice Department is preparing to seek an indictment against former Cuban President Raúl Castro, three people familiar with the matter told The Associated Press on Friday...
Colorado governor commutes sentence of former elections clerk Tina Peters after Trump pressure
Sources from Associated Press say that Colorado Gov. Jared Polis on Friday commuted the sentence of election conspiracy theorist Tina Peters following pressure from President Donald Trump...
Created as IDs, dog tags became a crucial link between military families and fallen troops
Associated Press reports that family members often clench them as if they were still clasping their fallen loved one’s hands. Companions-in-arms have broken down reading them...
Wyoming cuts wolf hunt in half to buoy Yellowstone region’s disease-depleted population
According to AP, Wyoming wildlife managers plan to reduce how many wolves can be hunted by 50% following a canine distemper outbreak that has cut the state’s wolf numbers to the lowest level in two decades...
Meet the Preakness Stakes horses running in the 2026 race
Sources from CBS News say that the Preakness Stakes will feature its biggest field in 15 years Saturday with 14 horses in the middle jewel of horse racing's Triple Crown...
Which college majors offer the best long-term return on investment?
According to CBS News, as college costs climb and skepticism about higher education grows, many Americans are asking whether a bachelor's degree is still worth the price...
In China summit, Trump touts "fantastic trade deals" with Xi as nations try to stabilize relationship
CBS News reports that President Trump said Friday that he and Chinese President Xi Jinping made some "fantastic trade deals" and shared a desire to end the U.S.-Iran conflict during this week's summit in Beijing...