Hundreds of small earthquakes detected at Mount Rainier in Washington
Mount Rainier was experiencing "the most significant seismic activity" at the volcano in more than 15 years as an "earthquake swarm" hit the site starting on Tuesday.
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EPA employees sweat through workplace discomfort that some worry may be more than disrepair
Temperatures inside EPA headquarters have soared above 80 degrees and elevators have been breaking down, sources said.
After term full of Trump appeals, Supreme Court's emergency docket may stay hot
The Supreme Court's latest term has spotlighted its emergency docket, also known as the shadow docket.
Snack Wrap redux: How McD's is refreshing its menu to lure back customers
McDonald's is reviving its long-lamented Snack Wrap and leaning into affordable eats as it looks to reverse a rare sales slump.
Biden's White House doctor declines to answer questions before House panel
Former President Joe Biden's White House physician declined to answer questions before a House Committee as the GOP-led panel ramped up its investigation into Biden's age and health.
Trump administration to subpoena Harvard for info on foreign students
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem accused Harvard of allowing "foreign students to abuse their visa privileges and advocate for violence and terrorism on campus."
Linda Yaccarino stepping down as CEO of X
Yaccarino joined X in June 2023, shortly after billionaire Elon Musk bought the site formerly known as Twitter.
Chipmaker Nvidia becomes first company to surpass $4 trillion in valuation
Chipmaker Nvidia became the first public company to top $4 trillion in value on Wednesday after two-year investor frenzy.
Measles cases in the U.S. break a 33-year record
The number of measles cases in the United States has surpassed 2019's wave of infections, according to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention data.
Elon Musk tells tech analyst Dan Ives to "shut up"
Elon Musk told Dan Ives to "shut up" after he made recommendations to Tesla's board on X.
Missing paddleboarder found dead in Maine was killed, police say
Sunshine Stewart, 48, was found dead during a search last Thursday on Crawford Pond in the town of Union, Maine State Police said.
Freddie, the CBP beagle kicked at Dulles Airport, is returning to work
An Egyptian man has pleaded guilty to malicious assault on a police animal and Homeland Security confirmed he was deported.
Satellite photos show before and after Texas flooding
At least 120 people were killed and over 160 remained missing as of Tuesday evening after flooding hit Central Texas.
Coastal homeowners turn to climate-resilient designs
Research shows that human-caused climate change is warming ocean waters, which is fueling stronger and more intense hurricanes.
Grok, Elon Musk's AI chatbot on X, posts antisemitic comments, later deleted
The antisemitic posts from Grok came days after Elon Musk wrote on X that the chatbot had been improved "significantly."
9-year-old describes hearing shots fired during Minneapolis school shooting
June Holine, 9, described hearing the gunshots as she sat in the back of Annunciation Catholic Church in Minneapolis on Wednesday.
Fed board member Lisa Cook sues to block Trump's attempt to fire her
Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook is suing over President Trump's attempt to fire her.
Huge Russian attack on Kyiv kills 15, including 4 kids, Ukraine says
Zelenskyy says Russian missiles and drones targeted civilians in Kyiv, killing children and showing Putin is "not choosing to end the war" despite Trump's efforts.
School shooting victim's mom was working in ICU when injured daughter arrived
One of the young victims of Wednesday's deadly mass shooting at a Minneapolis Catholic school remains in critical condition Thursday, at the same hospital where her mother works as a pediatric critical care nurse.
CDC Director Susan Monarez refuses to step down, arguing only Trump can fire her
Susan Monarez, the director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, has been removed from her job, a source told CBS News — but her attorneys called her firing "legally deficient."
Mexico senators come to blows after debate over U.S. military intervention
Mexican senators came to blows after a heated debate over alleged opposition calls for the U.S. to intervene militarily against drug cartels.
Amish mom threw 4-year-old into Ohio lake to test her faith, police say
Ruth Miller told investigators she believed she was acting at the direction of God when she allegedly killed her son Vincen at Atwood Lake, authorities said.
Microsoft fires two employees after sit-in at company headquarters
Microsoft said the workers, who were protesting the company's links to the Israeli military, broke into the office of a top company executive.
Powerball jackpot nears $1 billion mark at estimated $950 million
Saturday's Powerball jackpot has an estimated cash value of $428.9 million.