Mysterious pod of killer whales never seen before visits Seattle
According to CBS News, when tourists travel to Seattle, it's common to take in the Space Needle and the downtown skyline from Puget Sound.
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Supreme Court clears path for dismissal of Steve Bannon's contempt of Congress conviction
CBS News reports that the Supreme Court on Monday set aside a lower court decision that upheld the conviction of Steve Bannon, a former White House adviser to President Trump, on two counts of contempt of Congress, paving the way for the case to be dismissed.
Trump and top officials share new details of rescue of U.S. airmen from Iran
According to CBS News, President Trump and top national security officials shed new light on the daring rescues of two American airmen who were shot down over Iran last week, detailing the intense effort that extracted both men from enemy soil.
How social media is driving teens toward steroids and extreme body transformations
Sources from CBS News say that a growing number of teenage boys are chasing dramatic body transformations online, building massive muscles, shedding fat, and documenting it all for millions to see.
New details about Epstein's lenient plea deal and jail term emerge from DOJ files
According to CBS News, Jeffrey Epstein's controversial 2008 plea deal for charges including soliciting a minor for prostitution has long drawn scrutiny, and newly released details are raising further questions about the months he spent on work release from a Florida jail.
Trump endorses Republican Steven Hilton for California governor, reordering wide-open race
Associated Press reports that President Donald Trump has endorsed Republican Steve Hilton for California governor, reordering a crowded, wide-open race to lead the nation’s most populous state.
Key Fed official sees possible rate hike amid higher gas prices, inflation concerns
Sources from Associated Press say that a top Federal Reserve official said Monday that an interest rate hike could be appropriate if inflation remains persistently above the central bank’s 2% target, the latest sign that some policymakers are moving away from a bias toward reducing borrowing costs.
Artemis II astronauts race to set a new distance record from Earth and behold the moon’s far side
According to Associated Press, with the moon looming ever larger, the Artemis II astronauts raced to set a new distance record Monday from Earth on a lunar fly-around, promising magnificent views of the far side never seen before by the eye.
Hegseth ousts Army Chief of Staff Gen. Randy George
According to CBS News, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has asked Army Chief of Staff Gen. Randy George to step down and take immediate retirement...
Body camera video of Tiger Woods arrest shows golfer being handcuffed after Florida crash
Sources from CBS News say that body camera footage of Tiger Woods' arrest has been released, less than a week after the golf icon was taken into custody following a car crash in Florida and charged with driving under the influence.
Senate takes first step toward ending DHS shutdown as Trump vows to pay workers
President Trump said Thursday that he would sign an order to pay all Department of Homeland Security employees as Congress moved forward with a plan to reopen most of the department and pursue additional funding.
Higher gas prices have cost U.S. drivers an additional $8.4 billion, Democrats say
CBS News reports that American drivers have paid an additional $8.4 billion in fuel costs since the Iran war started, according to a new estimate from the Joint Economic Committee's Democratic minority.
Mortgage rates are surging, foiling homebuyers' best-laid plans
Sources from CBS News say that surging mortgage rates are threatening to wash out the spring homebuying season.
Starbucks offers $1,200 bonuses to baristas with top customer service ratings
According to CBS, Starbucks is offering its baristas up to $1,200 in annual bonuses and shifting to weekly pay as the coffee chain pushes to boost sales and improve customer service.
Trump fires Pam Bondi as attorney general, installs Todd Blanche as acting AG
CBS News reports that President Trump has ousted Pam Bondi as U.S. attorney general, a move that comes amid dissatisfaction with how aggressively she pursued Mr. Trump's priorities at the Justice Department, including prosecutions of his perceived political enemies
Planning commission approves Trump's ballroom and East Wing design
Sources from CBS News say that the National Capital Planning Commission voted Thursday to green light President Trump's 90,000-square-foot East Wing makeover...
HHS announces $144 million program to study effect of microplastics on the human body
According to CBS News, the Department of Health and Human Services will is introducing a first-of-its-kind program to study microplastics and the effect they have on the human body, HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced Thursday.
Trump administration appeals ruling that blocked Pentagon action against Anthropic over AI dispute
According to Associated Press, the Trump administration is appealing a judge’s order blocking the federal government from taking punitive measures against artificial intelligence company Anthropic after a dispute with the Pentagon over military use of AI.
One Tech Tip: Got an awkward or embarrassing Gmail address? Google is now letting users change it
Sources from Associated Press say that there is good news for people who regret the Gmail address they came up with when they registered for an account: Google is now letting users change it.
Americans say this is their savings "magic number" to retire comfortably
Sources from Associated Press say that Americans' "magic number" for the savings they need to retire with a measure of financial comfort is $1.46 million, according to new research from Northwestern Mutual.
Artemis II astronauts bound for moon after rocketing away on NASA’s first lunar voyage in decades
According to Associated Press, four astronauts embarked on a high-stakes flight around the moon Wednesday, humanity’s first lunar voyage in more than half a century and the thrilling leadoff in NASA’s push toward a landing in two years.
Ted Bundy's DNA linked to unsolved death of Utah teen in 1974, sheriff's office says
According to CBS News, new DNA testing has definitively linked the unsolved death of a Utah teenager in 1974 to the infamous serial killer Ted Bundy, the local sheriff's office said Wednesday.
American journalist Shelly Kittleson kidnapped in Iraq
CBS News reports that American journalist Shelly Kittleson was kidnapped in Baghdad on Tuesday, according to two sources familiar with the matter as well as an Iraqi official.
Trump says he might withdraw the U.S. from NATO, even though the law says he can't without Congress' approval
According to CBS, President Trump says he's considering withdrawing the U.S. from NATO, after years of complaining the alliance's member countries aren't paying enough for their own defense...
Trump's address on Iran war tonight will lay out timeframe for ending conflict
According to CBS, President Trump is delivering a prime-time address to update the nation on the war in Iran Wednesday night, as he predicts the operation will continue for a few more weeks and threatens to withdraw the U.S. from NATO.