UPS put profits over safety before plane crash that killed 14, lawyer alleges
Sources from Associated Press say a deadly UPS cargo plane crash in Kentucky stemmed from corporate choices that favored profits over safety
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Trump plans to weaken vehicle mileage rules that limit air pollution
According to Associated Press, President Donald Trump is expected to announce a proposal Wednesday to weaken vehicle mileage rules for the auto industry
20 families left to adopt on United Way's Adopt-a-Family list
The countdown to Christmas is on, and this Giving Tuesday, you have the opportunity to help community members who need it most.
Trump administration says it will withhold SNAP from Democrat-led states if they don’t provide data
Sources from Associated Press say President Donald Trump’s administration said Tuesday that it will move to withhold SNAP food aid from recipients in most Democratic-controlled states starting next week unless those states provide information about those receiving the assistance.
Arizona attorney general sues Chinese online retailer Temu over data theft claims
Associated Press reports that Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes announced Tuesday that Arizona is the latest state to sue Temu and its parent company PDD Holdings Inc. over allegations that the Chinese online retailer is stealing customers’ data.
Coffee tariffs have been lifted, but some Portland cafés and roasters are still waiting for relief
Sources from CBS say as one of America's coffee capitals, Portland, Oregon, has grounds for worry: coffee prices have soared to historic highs.
Trump says National Guard will be sent to New Orleans
According to Associated Press, President Donald Trump said Tuesday that National Guard troops will soon head to New Orleans and bring another federal surge to the city that is already awaiting a separate immigration crackdown dubbed “Swamp Sweep” that is expected to begin this week.
What to watch for in Tennessee's special election today
According to CBS, voters are heading to the polls Tuesday in central Tennessee for 2025's final election showdown in a race that could be a referendum on President Trump.
Trump administration considering expanding travel ban to around 30 countries after National Guard shooting
Sources from CBS say that the Trump administration is considering expanding its travel ban, which currently restricts or bars the entry of nationals from 19 countries, to around 30 nations in the wake of the shooting of two National Guard soldiers in Washington, D.C.
RFK Jr. wants to delay the hepatitis B vaccine. Here's what parents need to know.
According to CBS, A Centers for Disease Control and Prevention vaccine advisory panel appointed by Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is scheduled to discuss and vote on the hepatitis B birth dose recommendation
Personal finance advice doesn't work for most Americans, economists say
Sources from Associated Press say Americans typically score poorly in financial literacy tests.
Comey friend seeks to block DOJ from accessing materials seized from him more than 5 years ago
According to CBS, a friend and former lawyer for ex-FBI Director James Comey is taking legal action against the Justice Department over material that investigators seized from him more than five years ago and is asking a federal court to block the government from using the files in any way.
Elise Stefanik accuses Mike Johnson of "getting rolled" by Democrats and lying about defense bill provision
CBS reports that GOP Rep. Elise Stefanik of New York lashed out at House Speaker Mike Johnson, accusing him of blocking a provision that would require the FBI to notify Congress when it opens counterintelligence investigations into candidates running for federal office.
Invasive crab that can climb over 13-foot-high walls spotted in Oregon again
CBS reports that an invasive crab species has been spotted again in Oregon
National Guard shooting suspect charged with murder, held without bond
Sources from CBS say the suspect in last week's shooting of two National Guard members in Washington, D.C., has been charged with murder and assault with intent to kill while armed
Hegseth cites ‘fog of war’ in defending follow-on strike in scrutinized attack on alleged drug boat
According to Associated Press, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth cited the “fog of war” in defending a follow-up strike on an alleged drug-carrying boat in the Caribbean Sea earlier this year.
Gen Z and millennials embrace sustainable alternatives to imported fresh flowers
Associated Press reports that as Generation Z and millennials incorporate sustainability into weddings and other special events, some are growing their own bouquets, picking wildflowers or using potted plants
Sabrina Carpenter and Franklin the Turtle publisher condemn Trump administration’s use of their work
Sources from Associated Press say Pop singer Sabrina Carpenter and the publisher of the beloved children’s character Franklin the Turtle are disavowing the Trump administration’s use of their music and imagery to support its agenda.
Federal prosecutors say Afghan national made bomb threat on TikTok video in Texas
According to Associated Press, a Texas man has been charged with making threats online after authorities said a video showing him threatening to build a bomb
Murder plea nets Herrington 40 year prison sentence
Sheldon Timothy Herrington will spend the next 40 years in prison for the murder of former Ole Miss student, Jimmy "Jay" Lee.
MHP releases traffic numbers from recent Thanksgiving Holiday
The Mississippi Highway Patrol had a busy Thanksgiving Holiday Travel Period.
Children who have smartphones by age 12 are at increased risk of health problems, new study finds
CBS News reports that having a smartphone may be harmful for children younger than 12, according to a new study.
Gas prices dip below $3 a gallon, the lowest since 2021
According to CBS, Drivers are getting some relief at the pump
Shopify outage disrupts some merchants on Cyber Monday
Sources from CBS News say that Shopify services were temporarily interrupted as an outage at the e-commerce platform disrupted retailers on Cyber Monday
White House says admiral ordered follow-on strike on alleged drug boat, insists attack was lawful
According to Associated Press, the White House said Monday that a Navy admiral acted “within his authority and the law” when he ordered a second, follow-up strike on an alleged drug boat in the Caribbean Sea