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
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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
TSA to start charging travelers $45 if they don't have a Real ID. Here are the details.
According to CBS, U.S. air travelers who haven't upgraded to a Real ID can still fly without one, but starting Feb. 1 they'll be charged a $45 fee, the Transportation Security Administration said Monday.
Bitcoin prices extend slide, falling below $85,000
According to CBS, Bitcoin prices spiraled lower on Monday, temporarily dipping below $85,000 as investors continue a selloff that began in October.
Melania Trump reveals White House holiday decorations and her theme, ‘Home Is Where the Heart Is’
Associated Press reports Melania Trump on Monday unveiled the holiday decorations for her family’s first Christmas back at the White House and her theme is “Home Is Where the Heart Is.”
Luigi Mangione fights to exclude evidence from his trial in the killing of UnitedHealthcare’s CEO
According to Associated Press, among the evidence Mangione’s defense team wants excluded are the 9 mm handgun and a notebook in which prosecutors say he described his intent to “wack” a health insurance executive.
Heavy snow predicted for Northeast as Midwest still struggles with Thanksgiving weather snarls
Sources from Associated Press say that black ice, snow showers, and fog pestered post-holiday travelers in the Midwest on Monday while the Northeast geared up for its first major snowstorm of the season.
NASCAR antitrust trial opens with Michael Jordan on hand and huge stakes
According to Associated Press, the federal antitrust trial against NASCAR opened Monday with the star power of Michael Jordan on hand as a jury of nine was seated to hear allegations that the stock car series is a monopolistic bully that leaves its teams no option but to comply with rules and financing they don’t agree with.
Starbucks to pay about $35M to NYC workers to settle claims it violated labor law
Associated Press reports that Starbucks will pay about $35 million to more than 15,000 New York City workers to settle claims it denied them stable schedules and arbitrarily cut their hours, city officials announced Monday.
Immigrant with family ties to White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt is detained by ICE
Associated Press reports that a Massachusetts woman who was once engaged to the brother of White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt remains in ICE custody two weeks after being arrested on her way to pick up the son she shares with her former fiancé.
Two West Virginia National Guard members shot in DC have died, the state’s governor says
Associated Press reports two West Virginia National Guard members who deployed to the nation’s capital were shot and killed Wednesday just blocks from the White House, the state’s governor said.
MHP to be patrolling during Thanksgiving Holiday
Thanksgiving is tomorrow, and the Egg Bowl is at Mississippi State this year, so you can be sure the roads around the Golden Triangle will be busier.
FDA warns consumers about 19 cookware products that could leach lead into your food. Here's the list.
Sources from CBS News say the Food and Drug Administration is warning consumers about 19 types of cookware that may contain lead
Campbell's says executive who disparaged its food has left the company
According to CBS News, Campbell's said Wednesday that Martin Bally, an executive who allegedly made comments to a former employee that disparaged Indian workers and said the company's products were for "poor people," has left the company.
Gratitude and doubt: The effects of the shutdown linger as families prepare for Thanksgiving
According to Associated Press, after living with her parents for more than two years, Williams and her two children were finally moving into an apartment of their own in her hometown of Reeds Spring, Missouri