Tesla and Waymo executives defend the safety of self-driving cars before Senate committee
Sources from CBS say top executives at Tesla and Waymo made the case for the safety of their vehicles before a Senate committee on Wednesday
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Supreme Court lets California use new congressional map in midterms, rejecting bid to block it
According to CBS News, the Supreme Court on Wednesday declined to block California's new congressional map that could net Democrats five seats in the upcoming midterm elections.
Prosecutors seek life sentence for man who tried to shoot Trump at a Florida golf course
Associated Press reports that Federal prosecutors are seeking a sentence of life without parole for the man convicted of trying to assassinate President Donald Trump on a Florida golf course in 2024.
Still no suspect in the disappearance of ‘Today’ host Savannah Guthrie’s mother
Sources from Associated Press say that the search for “Today” show host Savannah Guthrie’s mother still had no suspect or person of interest Wednesday
Judge set to hear arguments as court gives Trump another shot at nixing hush money conviction
Sources from Associated Press say a federal judge is set to hear arguments Wednesday after an appeals court directed him to take a fresh look at President Donald Trump’s bid to erase his hush money conviction.
Trump’s border czar says 700 immigration officers to leave Minnesota immediately
According to Associated Press, the Trump administration is reducing the number of immigration enforcement officers in Minnesota after state and local officials agreed to cooperate by turning over arrested immigrants
The former Prince Andrew moves to King Charles III’s private estate after Epstein document uproar
Associated Press reports that the former Prince Andrew has moved out of his longtime home on crown-owned land near Windsor Castle earlier than expected after the latest release of documents from the U.S. investigation of Jeffrey Epstein revived questions about his friendship with the convicted sex offender.
Renters use ‘rent now, pay later’ services to manage monthly payments, but fees raise concerns
Sources from Associated Press say that rent can eat up an entire paycheck at the start of the month, so a growing number of renters are turning to a financial product that promises relief by letting them split the bill — for a price.
Washington Post says one-third of its staff across all departments is being laid off
According to AP, the Washington Post is laying off one-third of its staff in the newsroom and other departments, a brutal blow at one of journalism’s most legendary brands.
Target and its new CEO face pressure to take a stand against ICE's actions in Minnesota
CBS News reports that new Target CEO Michael Fiddelke faces mounting pressure to take a stand against actions by Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents in Minneapolis
U.K. says sightings of "rogue drones" near military bases doubled last year amid tension with Russia
CBS News reports that the U.K. government wants to give military personnel new powers to shoot down unidentified drones near British bases, citing a doubling of reported drone incidents around defense installations last year as European countries accused Russia of menacing NATO nations with "hybrid warfare."
Gold and silver prices are slumping after their meteoric rise. Here's why.
Sources from CBS say the shine is coming off gold and silver. Prices for the precious metals, which last week soared to record highs, are extending their slide after a sharp selloff on Friday.
Trump says he wants proposed arch to be world's "biggest"
According to CBS News, President Trump says he wants the new triumphal arch he's commissioning as a gate to Washington, D.C., to be the "biggest one of all" in the world
Jobs report this week will be delayed by government shutdown, Labor Department says
Sources from CBS News say that the Department of Labor won't issue its report on U.S. hiring in January on Friday as planned because of the partial government shutdown.
Trump strikes deal to lower tariffs on India, saying Modi agreed to stop buying Russian oil
According to CBS News, President Trump announced Monday that he and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi have agreed to a trade deal that will lower tariffs on products from India to 18% and halt India's purchase of Russian oil.
Stocks, gold and silver steady following wild swings overnight
Associated Press reports that wild swings that swept through financial markets overnight eased as trading headed westward to Wall Street on Monday.
Some companies tie AI to layoffs, but the reality is more complicated
Associated Press, the one thing N. Lee Plumb knows for sure that being laid off from Amazon last week is that it wasn’t a failure to get on board with the company’s artificial intelligence plans.
Disney’s first quarter is powered by box-office hits ‘Zootopia 2' and ‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’
Sources from AP say that Disney posted a strong first quarter, powered by box-office hits “Zootopia 2” and “Avatar: Fire and Ash.”
Planned Parenthood drops lawsuit against Trump administration’s Medicaid cuts
According to Associated Press, Planned Parenthood has moved to drop its legal challenge against the Trump administration for cutting off Medicaid funding to its abortion providers across the U.S.
A smiling Cher laughs at her Grammys flubs in a good-natured, chaotic appearance
Associated Press reports that Cher may have wanted to turn back time on her rather chaotic Grammys presenting experience. But the pop legend’s obvious good humor made her series of flubs one of the most enjoyably meme-worthy moments of the night.
Punxsutawney Phil is said to have seen his shadow, forecasting 6 more weeks of wintry weather
Sources from AP say that Punxsutawney Phil predicted six more weeks of wintry weather Monday, a forecast sure to disappoint many after what’s already been a long, cold season across large parts of the United States.
Sheriff says ‘we do in fact have a crime scene’ in search for mom of ‘Today’ host Savannah Guthrie
According to AP, an Arizona sheriff said Monday that “we do in fact have a crime scene” as authorities search for the 84-year-old mother of “Today” show host Savannah Guthrie, who was reported missing over the weekend.
A new $45 fee for travelers without Real ID starts Feb. 1. Here's what to know.
CBS News reports that travelers who don't yet have a Real ID could face a new $45 fee starting Feb. 1
Former CNN anchor Don Lemon taken into custody after protest at Minnesota church service
CBS News reports that Journalist Don Lemon was arrested overnight, his attorney and multiple sources with direct knowledge told CBS News on Friday.