Sen. Marsha Blackburn announces bid for Tennessee governor
Republican Sen. Marsha Blackburn announced a bid for Tennessee governor on Wednesday, pledging to make the state "America's conservative leader for this generation and the next."
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Teen jewelry retailer Claire's files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy
The jewelry retailer geared toward adolescents has filed for bankruptcy for a second time since 2018.
Grizzly bear charges toward NHL mascot during video shoot in Alaska
Video showed the bear charging toward the mascot, splashing water, as a person on the crew could be heard saying "Oh my God" off camera.
Sex toy tossed on court during WNBA game in L.A.
A sex toy landed near Indiana's Sophie Cunningham after it was thrown from the stands in L.A. while the Fever played the Sparks in the latest of several such incidents.
Medical transport plane crash kills all 4 on board in Navajo Nation in Arizona
A small medical transport plane crashed and caught fire Tuesday on the Navajo Nation in northern Arizona, killing all four people on board, the tribe said.
RFK Jr. halts $500 million for mRNA vaccine research
HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. says the federal government is calling off around $500 million worth of vaccine development projects that use mRNA technology.
How green spaces can help get kids outside and keep them cool
An estimated 28 million kids in the U.S. don't have easy access to parks or green spaces, according to the nonprofit Trust for Public Land.
Older Americans turning to AI-powered chatbots for companionship
Jill Smola, a 75-year-old widow, says she spends up to five hours a day talking to a chatbot companion.
U.S. prosecutors won't seek death penalty for 2 Mexican drug lords
U.S. prosecutors said Tuesday they won't seek the death penalty in their cases against Mexican cartel kingpin Ismael "El Mayo" Zambada and Rafael Caro Quintero.
Whitmer meets with Trump to ask for relief on tariffs, Medicaid cuts
This was the third meeting between Trump and Whitmer, a Democratic governor, since April.
Trump claims banks discriminate against conservatives through debanking
President Trump said two major banks turned down his business. Here's why conservatives are concerned with so-called debanking.
Trump fires 5 members of Puerto Rico's financial oversight board
A White House official said the five were fired because of their exorbitant salaries and ineffective oversight.
Manhunt for Montana bar shooter is state's highest priority, governor says
As the search for Michael Paul Brown continued, Montana Gov. Greg Gianforte signed an executive order freeing up more resources for local law enforcement.
U.S. home prices are dropping the most in these regions
U.S. home prices are dropping the most in the South and West, according to a new report from Realtor.com.
A cancer diagnosis can cause out-of-pocket costs to surge, study finds
New research underscores the financial burden a cancer diagnosis can impose on patients.
5 soldiers shot and wounded by Army sergeant at Fort Stewart
An Army sergeant opened fire at Fort Stewart in Georgia, shooting five soldiers and prompting a brief lockdown at one the country's largest Army bases, officials said.
Trump says there's a "good chance" he'll meet with Putin and Zelenskyy
The White House said Wednesday that Russia suggested a meeting between President Trump and Vladimir Putin — as Mr. Trump presses Russia to strike a ceasefire with Ukraine.
Texas Democrats evacuate Chicago hotel after bomb threat
More than 50 Texas House Democrats left the state Sunday to prevent a quorum in the state House of Representatives to move forward on a bill that would set new congressional districts.
Trump threatens roughly 100% tariff on foreign-made semiconductors
President Trump on Wednesday unveiled a hefty new tariff — "approximately 100%" — on imported microchips, unless companies make them in the United States.
Jobs revisions could signal an economic shift, Fed official says
Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook said the significant downward revisions to the monthly jobs numbers could point to an economic shift.
Sean "Diddy" Combs wants to go back to Madison Square Garden, his attorney says
As Sean "Diddy" Combs awaits his sentencing, his lawyer tells CBS News in an interview that Combs has expressed interest in returning to the stage.
Trump, Apple announce new $100B commitment to U.S. manufacturing
The new investment — announced by Apple's Tim Cook — would increase the company's commitment to U.S. manufacturing to $600 billion over the next four years, a White House official said.
Ground stop issued for United flights in multiple cities due to technical issue
There is a ground stop for United Airlines flights at Chicago O'Hare Airport on Wednesday evening.
Hate crime charges against man accused of killing Israeli Embassy staffers
The Justice Department on Wednesday filed hate crime charges against the man accused of killing two Israeli Embassy staffers in Washington, D.C., in May.