Missing New Orleans boy killed in alligator attack, police say
Bryan Vasquez's disappearance prompted a massive search that included multiple agencies, volunteers, airboats and bloodhounds.
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Cyberattack that crippled Nevada's systems reveals vulnerability of smaller agencies
Many people showed up at DMV offices across Nevada for their appointments this week only to learn the agency is closed.
How Capitol Hill is addressing politically-motivated violence
Nearly 9,500 threats and concerning statements were made against Congress in 2024, according to U.S. Capitol Police.
OpenAI says changes will be made to ChatGPT after parents of teen who died by suicide sue
Court documents allege ChatGPT encouraged a 16-year-old boy to plan a "beautiful suicide" and keep it a secret from his loved ones.
Defense lawyer in D.C. tries to get client released with filing saying "Help!!!!"
A judge said in an order that it was "baffling" that the woman had been "detained in the first place."
CDC Director Susan Monarez refuses to step down, arguing only Trump can fire her
Susan Monarez, the director of the CDC, has been removed from her job, a source told CBS News — but her attorneys called her firing "legally deficient."
5 costly mistakes to avoid before buying your next car, according to Edmunds
A 2025 analysis from Edmunds reveals that nearly 20% of new car buyers are committing to monthly payments of $1,000 or more.
Feds fail to obtain indictment against man who threw sandwich at officer
Sean Dunn allegedly threw a "submarine-style sandwich" at a CBP officer stationed in Northwest Washington, D.C., earlier this month.
Here's what we know about the Minneapolis school shooting
Two children were killed and 18 other people were injured when the shooter opened fire at Annunciation Catholic Church during a Mass.
No college degree? Here are jobs where you can still earn 6 figures.
Nearly 6 million workers in the U.S. without a bachelor's degree earned at least $100,000 in 2023, study finds.
FDA authorizes updated COVID shots with restrictions on who can get them
The Food and Drug Administration rescinded the emergency use authorization that made COVID-19 shots available for healthy children under 5 years old.
Lego builds record earnings from botanical-themed bricks and brand deals
A growing portfolio of Lego brick sets, led by the Lego Botanicals collection, fueled record profits for the toy company so far in 2025.
Kilmar Abrego Garcia to seek asylum in U.S.
A lawyer for Kilmar Abrego Garcia said he has asked a judge to reopen his immigration proceedings and is seeking asylum in the United States.
Prosecutor who told police they would regret arresting her put on leave
Special Assistant Attorney General Devon Flanagan has been put on unpaid leave for six months, officials said.
Department of Transportation will reclaim control of Washington's Union Station
"Instead of being a point of pride, Washington's Union Station has fallen into disrepair," Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said.
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Senate fails to advance GOP funding bill for 9th time on Day 15 of shutdown
The government shutdown is in its third week as the Senate failed again to advance a House-passed measure to fund the government. Follow live updates here.
Hamas says it has handed over all Israeli hostage remains it could recover
Israeli authorities said the Red Cross was due to receive two more coffins containing the remains of deceased hostages.
Supreme Court majority seems open to weakening Voting Rights Act in Louisiana case
The Supreme Court heard arguments on whether Louisiana's intentional creation of a second majority-Black district violates the 14th and 15th Amendments.
Judge temporarily blocks firing of federal workers during shutdown
A federal judge has temporarily blocked the Trump administration from firing workers during the government shutdown, saying the human cost "cannot be tolerated."
Venezuela holds military exercises after latest U.S. boat strike
President Trump said six "narcoterrorists" were killed in the latest strike, bringing the number of people killed in such attacks since September to at least 27.
Americans are living longer, but lack proper planning, study finds
The U.S. population of people over 65 is expected to surge by 40% over the next 25 years, but many aren't prepared for longevity, a new study says.
Feds seize $15 billion in bitcoin after busting alleged global crypto scam
Federal prosecutors said a criminal network in Cambodia used forced labor to extract billions from victims in the U.S. and around the world.
Russian sub being tracked by fighter jets and warships in Baltic Sea
"The armed forces' jet fighters and warships met up with the submarine .... and are now following it," Sweden's armed forces said.
Video shows Florida mom and officer trading punches outside school
A Florida mother is accusing a Jacksonville police officer of using excessive force after a violent arrest outside her daughter's school.