Justice Dept. employee charged in child pornography case
According to CBS News, a longtime Justice Department employee has been arrested and charged in a child pornography case, according to multiple sources who spoke with CBS News.
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MSDH to develop new campaign to decrease HPV infections
The Mississippi Department of Health is developing a new campaign to decrease HPV infections.
UNC has 40 years of history in its Smith Center home. Deciding what’s next is proving complicated
According to AP, North Carolina had just completed its first-ever 18-0 season at its longtime home, and Seth Trimble wrapped up his on-court senior night speech by pointing to a simmering debate that will linger into the offseason.
Elon Musk’s proposed Tesla tunnel loop met with opposition by Nashville metro council
Associated Press reports that Elon Musk’s proposed Tesla tunnel loop under the streets of Nashville was met with opposition Tuesday by the metro council, which passed a resolution to put their concerns about safety, transparency and a lack of local input on the record.
US soldiers who died in the Iran war remembered for their service and devotion to their families
Sources from Associated Press say that a drone strike at a command center in Kuwait killed 20-year-old Coady of West Des Moines, Iowa, and five other members of the U.S. Army Reserve who worked in logistics and kept troops supplied with food and equipment.
Gov. Tim Walz tells a House panel the Trump immigration crackdown hampered Minnesota’s fraud fight
According to AP, Minnesota’s governor and attorney general on Wednesday defended their efforts to combat fraud and told a U.S. House committee that their efforts have been hampered by President Donald Trump’s immigration crackdown in the state.
Strait of Hormuz ship traffic slows to a crawl. Here's what to know about the key oil waterway.
According to CBS News, the U.S. and Israel attacks on Iran are focusing attention on the Strait of Hormuz, a narrow but strategically vital waterway in the region that serves as a key artery for global oil shipments.
Trump says Iran strikes were "last best chance" to take out missiles, nuclear threat
Sources from CBS News say that President Trump said the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran represented the "last best chance" of addressing the threat posed by the Islamic Republic's ballistic missiles and nuclear program.
Gas prices are set to rise amid U.S.-Israeli war with Iran. Here's what you could pay at the pump.
According to CBS News, American motorists could soon pay more at the pump amid spiking oil prices due to the U.S.-Israel attacks on Iran, with experts predicting gasoline prices could rise sharply this week.
Videos of Bill and Hillary Clinton's Epstein testimony released by House committee
CBS News reports that the House Oversight Committee on Monday released video of last week's depositions with former President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton as part of its investigation into convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
Montana Rep. Ryan Zinke won't seek reelection, becoming latest GOP retirement
Sources from CBS News say that Rep. Ryan Zinke of Montana announced Monday he will not run for reelection, becoming the latest Republican to retire ahead of what could be a tough midterm cycle for the party.
Supreme Court seems open to loosening law barring marijuana users from owning guns
According to CBS News, the Supreme Court seemed likely Monday to loosen a federal law that bars marijuana users from owning guns in a case that crossed typical political lines.
More U.S. employees are hugging tight to their jobs. Here's why.
According to CBS News, employees in the U.S are clinging to their jobs in a labor market characterized by historically low rates of worker turnover, recent data shows.
Catherine O’Hara wins posthumous award for ‘The Studio’ at Actor Awards
According to AP, a month after her unexpected death, Catherine O’Hara won a posthumous award at the 32nd Actor Awards for her performance on “The Studio.”
War widens as Israel and US pound Iran and Tehran and its allies hit back
Sources from Associated Press say that the war in the Middle East spiraled further Monday as Israel and the U.S. pounded Iran in a campaign that U.S. President Donald Trump said would likely take several weeks.
Gulf carriers resume some flights even as US-Israel strikes and Iran retaliation fuel travel chaos
According to AP, several international airlines resumed a small number of flights from the United Arab Emirates on Monday, offering some relief for travelers caught up in airspace closures and other safety precautions as the U.S. and Israel bombarded Iran
‘Scream 7' opens with a franchise-best $64.1 million in box-office win for Paramount
Associated Press reports that “Scream” is still making a killing.
Major historical documents start journey across US as part of nation’s 250th anniversary celebration
Sources from Associated Press say that some of the United States’ most important historical documents are beginning a first-of-its kind journey Monday as part of the country’s 250th anniversary commemoration.
What to know about the latest US-Israeli attacks on Iran
According to Associated Press, the war in the Middle East expanded on multiple fronts Monday as attacks from Iran and Iranian-backed militias struck Israel and Arab states as well as U.S. military targets in the region.
Young business people set up shop during annual CHS Student Business Expo
Budding entrepreneurs at Columbus High School got to show off their products and skills, and pick up a little cash in the process.
This simple tip can save you tens of thousands of dollars on your mortgage, experts say
CBS News reports that as mortgage rates recede to their lowest levels in years, experts say that shopping around for the right loan could save first-time home buyers tens of thousands of dollars.
State Farm to offer $100 average refund to car insurance customers
Sources from CBS News, State Farm is issuing an average refund of $100 per vehicle to its auto insurance customers in what the company says is the largest dividend in its history.
DOJ charging 30 more people for roles in anti-ICE protest at Minnesota church
According to CBS News, the Justice Department on Friday announced it is charging 30 more people for their roles in a January anti-ICE protest at Cities Church in St. Paul, Minnesota, in a criminal civil rights case that has also ensnared journalist and former CNN anchor Don Lemon.
Laken Riley’s father accuses Georgia university system of negligence in wrongful death lawsuit
Sources from Associated Press say that the father of Laken Riley, who was killed on the campus of the University of Georgia by a Venezuelan man who lived nearby, is accusing the state university system of negligence that he says led to his daughter’s death.
30 years after Pokémon’s release, fans are still trying to catch ‘em all
According to Associated Press, in the 30 years since Pokémon debuted in Japan with the 1996 release of Pokémon Red and Pokémon Green for Nintendo Game Boy, the franchise has taken over the globe with its animated shows, mobile games, and highly coveted trading cards. Its popularity continues with fans young and old.