Tren de Aragua leader known as "The Unspeakable" charged in U.S. federal court
CBS reports Federal prosecutors unsealed an indictment Thursday against Tren de Aragua leader Hector Rusthenford Guerrero Flores in the Southern District of New York.
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Instacart to pay $60 million in refunds after feds allege it deceived customers
Sources from CBS say Instacart has agreed to refund $60 million to customers to settle allegations that the grocery shopping service engaged in deceptive marketing and billing practices, the Federal Trade Commission said Thursday.
Small businesses face their own affordability crunch because of tariffs and health insurance costs
According to CBS News, some small business owners say they are facing their own affordability crisis because of higher tariff, health insurance, and energy costs.
Witkoff to meet with Kremlin envoy in Miami on U.S. peace plan for Ukraine
According to CBS, a Kremlin envoy will travel to Florida to discuss a U.S.-proposed plan to end the war in Ukraine, a U.S. official said Thursday, as European Union leaders weighed a major loan to help the Ukrainian government.
Democrats push for last-minute vote on extending health care subsidies before deadline
CBS reports that House Democrats called on GOP leaders to hold a last-minute vote on extending Affordable Care Act tax credits on Thursday as lawmakers are poised to head home for the holidays without addressing the expiring subsidies.
Half or more of $18 billion paid out by Medicaid in Minnesota may be fraudulent, US attorney says
Sources from CBS say that about half or more of the roughly $18 billion in claims paid out by Medicaid to Minnesota-run programs may have been fraudulent
Trump announces $1,776 "warrior dividend" bonus for U.S. service members. Here's what to know.
According to CBS, President Trump on Wednesday announced that U.S. service members will receive a $1,776 bonus, which he called a "warrior dividend," before Christmas.
Trump signs executive order that could reclassify marijuana as a less dangerous drug
Associated Press reports that President Donald Trump signed an executive order Thursday that could reclassify marijuana as a less dangerous drug and open new avenues for medical research
Imprisoned Jeffrey Epstein associate Ghislaine Maxwell seeks release, citing ‘new evidence’
Associated Press reports that Jeffrey Epstein’s former girlfriend and longtime associate Ghislaine Maxwell asked a federal judge on Wednesday to set aside her sex trafficking conviction and free her from a 20-year prison sentence
Catch the Ursid meteor shower as it peaks just before Christmas
Sources from Associated Press say the last major meteor shower of the year, known as the Ursids, peaks soon, bringing glowing streaks to nighttime and early morning skies.
Turning Point youth conference begins in Phoenix without founder Charlie Kirk
According to Associated Press, Turning Point USA, the conservative youth organization that Charlie Kirk turned into a political juggernaut, will convene its flagship conference on Thursday for the first time since the assassination of its charismatic founder
Judge says he’ll rule in May on Luigi Mangione’s fight to exclude evidence from NY murder trial
Associated Press reports that Luigi Mangione’s pretrial hearing wrapped up Thursday with a judge saying he plans to rule in May on what evidence prosecutors will be able to use in his New York trial for the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.
Trump administration moves to cut off transgender care for children
Sources from Associated Press say that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services on Thursday unveiled a series of regulatory actions designed to effectively ban gender-affirming care for minors
US says price increases eased last month but data may be distorted and Americans aren’t feeling it
According to Associated Press, at a time when Americans are frustrated and angry over the high cost of living, the government released a report Thursday showing that inflation had cooled unexpectedly in November.
Law Enforcement kicks off 12 Days of Safety Campaign in Alabama
The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency is kicking off its annual "12 Days of Safety Campaign."
States brace for Trump’s push to make oil drilling cheap again
According to Associated Press, a republican push to make drilling cheaper on federal land is creating new fiscal pressure for states that depend on oil and gas revenue
Powerball Jackpot with estimated cash value of $572.1 million
Many are feeling the holiday cheer heading into tonight's Powerball drawing, with the jackpot at $1.25 billion, with an estimated cash value of $572.1 million.
FDA announces recall of nondairy ice cream because it may contain "small stones"
According to CBS, a New York-based food company is voluntarily recalling nondairy ice cream sold nationwide because it may contain foreign materials
Rob and Michele Reiner's children speak out after brother arrested in parents' murder. Read their statement.
According to CBS, Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner's two other children have spoken out for the first time as their brother, Nick Reiner, appeared in court to face charges for the murders of his parents.
Rob Reiner’s son Nick appears in court on 2 counts of murder in killing of his parents
According to Associated Press, Rob Reiner’s son Nick Reiner made his first court appearance Wednesday in Los Angeles on two counts of first-degree murder in the killing of his parents.
The Lumbee Tribe’s federal recognition is assured, with a final push by Trump
Sources from Associated Press say, with the passage of the National Defense Authorization Act by the Senate on Wednesday, the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina is all but assured to become a federally recognized tribal nation.
Billionaire Ray Dalio joins push to fund Trump Accounts, pledging $75 million to Connecticut kids
According to Associated Press, the U.S. Treasury asked major philanthropic donors to contribute to new investment accounts for children on Wednesday as part of what Secretary Scott Bessent called a “50 State Challenge” to raise funds for the Trump Accounts program.
What to know about bidding war between Netflix and Paramount for Warner Bros.
Associated Press reports that Warner Bros. is telling shareholders of the company that it believes a $72 billion buyout offer from Netflix is superior
Investigators release additional video of possible Brown gunman as search continues
Authorities have asked the public for any footage they might have of the gunman who fatally shot two students and wounded nine others at Brown University
Selected MS residents notified for safe room reimbursement grant
All Mississippi residents who applied for the Statewide Residential Safe Room Grant Program have been notified if they have been selected for a reimbursement grant according to the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency.