Crime down in every category in 2024, FBI report says
Murder, other violent crimes and motor vehicle thefts all declined in 2024, according to the latest report from the FBI.
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House panel subpoenas Clintons, other ex-officials in Epstein probe
The House Oversight Committee issued subpoenas to Bill and Hillary Clinton and former Justice Department officials for testimony about Jeffrey Epstein.
Senator demands answers from FAA on airplane evacuation safety
The FAA is currently investigating after an American Airlines flight from Denver to Miami experienced a landing gear issue during takeoff last month.
Judge assails Arkansas Ten Commandments law as he slightly limits its use
A new Arkansas law requiring public classrooms to display the Ten Commandments can't be enforced in a handful of the state's largest school districts, a federal judge ruled Monday.
Brazil's Bolsonaro ordered under house arrest
A Brazil Supreme Court justice ordered the house arrest of former President Jair Bolsonaro, on trial for allegedly masterminding a coup plot and a Trump ally.
No reward in Trump's law for states that rejected Obama's Medicaid expansion
GOP lawmakers in 10 states have refused for a decade to expand Medicaid under the Affordable Care Act. But when President Trump got another whack at Obamacare, these holdout states went unrewarded.
Trump creates task force for 2028 Los Angeles Olympics
President Trump signed an executive order Tuesday to create a task force to oversee the LA Olympics, and he's putting himself in charge of it.
Ukrainian refugees face uncertain future as U.S. work permits are set to expire
Refugees whose work permits expire may not be forced to leave, but without a job, they can't afford to stay.
Democrat who fled Texas says "we're willing to face whatever consequences"
Three Democrats who fled Texas to block a GOP effort to redraw congressional maps told CBS News they'll stay out of the state for at least two weeks.
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Border agents directed to stop deportations under Trump's asylum ban, sources say
Border agents have been directed to stop deporting migrants under President Trump's ban on asylum claims, lifting a sweeping policy that had effectively closed the U.S. asylum system to many migrants, two officials told CBS News.
Can Texas Gov. Greg Abbott remove lawmakers who left the state?
Gov. Greg Abbott said he's ordered the Texas DPS to "locate, arrest and return to the House chamber any member who has abandoned their duty to Texans."
CBS News analysis: DOGE says it's cutting costs but claims are exaggerated
A CBS News review of three of DOGE's largest cuts claimed so far found actual savings of 3% of what was claimed.
DOJ launching grand jury investigation into Russiagate conspiracy allegations
The attorney general has ordered a grand jury investigation into the intelligence regarding President Trump and Russia in the run-up to the 2016 election.
Texas Gov. Abbott orders civil arrest of Democratic lawmakers who fled state
Texas Republican lawmakers returned to the Capitol without Democrats, who fled to block a vote on a GOP-drawn congressional map.
State Department may require certain visa applicants to post $15,000 bond
The State Department said in a notice that it is launching a "visa bond pilot program" that aims to curb overstays for visitors who come to the U.S. for business or tourism.
Trump and Zelenskyy say they're nearly in agreement on Ukraine peace plan
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy lauded "strong security guarantees" from the U.S. after Sunday's meeting with President Trump in Florida.
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What went through Bondi Beach hero's mind as he tackled a gunman?
Bondi Beach hero Ahmed al Ahmed tells CBS News in an exclusive interview why he sprang into action, risking his own life to save people he'd never met.
China launches 2 days of live-fire military drills around Taiwan
China launched live-fire drills around Taiwan on Monday that it said would simulate a blockade of the self-ruled island's key ports, prompting Taipei to condemn Beijing's "military intimidation."
U.S. slashes pledge for U.N. humanitarian aid funding by billions
The U.S. announced a $2 billion pledge for U.N. humanitarian aid as the Trump administration continues to slash U.S. foreign assistance and warns United Nations agencies to "adapt, shrink or die" in a time of new financial realities.
Bank of America CEO warns market "will punish people" without independent Fed
Bank of America Chairman and CEO Brian Moynihan stated last week that, as President Trump seeks a new chair of the Federal Reserve, maintaining the banking system's independence is paramount.
French split over Brigitte Bardot tribute due to her far right views
French politicians were divided on Monday over how to pay tribute to the late Brigitte Bardot who, despite her screen legend, courted controversy in later life with her far-right views.
1 dead after 2 helicopters crash in southern N.J.
One person was killed and another was critically injured after a helicopter collision
Train accident in southern Mexico leaves at least 13 dead and dozens injured
Officials said a train accident in southern Mexico killed at least 13 people and injured dozens, halting traffic along a rail line connecting the Pacific Ocean with the Gulf of Mexico.
Ski patroller dies after getting caught in California avalanche, another hurt
A Mammoth Mountain ski patroller has died after he was caught in an avalanche while doing mitigation work on Friday, the resort said.