OpenAI unveils GPT‑5, its latest version of the AI-powered chatbot
OpenAI executives say GPT‑5 is more accurate than its predecessor and excels at coding.
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Trump set to announce initial deal to end conflict between Azerbaijan, Armenia
President Trump plans to announce a pact for peace between two former Soviet republics, Azerbaijan and Armenia, at the White House on Friday.
Former acting director of the FBI and other officials pushed out, sources say
Senior FBI official Brian Driscoll and other FBI officials are being terminated, two sources said.
Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee on future of Gaza
In a wide-ranging interview with CBS News, U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee said it'll be up to the Israeli government to decide whether to fully take over the Gaza Strip.
FBI will help track down Texas Democrats who left state, Sen. John Cornyn says
Texas Republicans have been trying to bring the state Democratic lawmakers back in order to vote on their redistricting plan.
Eddie Palmieri, groundbreaking Latin music legend, dies at 88
Eddie Palmieri was the first Latino to win a Grammy and won seven more over a career spanning nearly 40 albums.
ChatGPT gave alarming advice to researchers posing as teens
OpenAI, the maker of ChatGPT, said its work is ongoing in refining how the chatbot can "identify and respond appropriately in sensitive situations."
Why is Trump calling on the CEO of Intel to resign?
President Trump urged Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan to resign on Thursday, calling him "highly conflicted."
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Sean "Diddy" Combs' attorney: "I have nothing to do with a possible pardon"
In attorney Marc Agnifilo's first network TV interview since Sean "Diddy" Combs' verdict, he recounted the most publicized case of his career and said he's focused on getting Combs a fair sentence.
ER shooting in Tacoma, Washington, hospital leaves woman dead, man wounded
A man was shot and killed and a woman wounded in the emergency room of a Tacoma, Washington, hospital Wednesday evening, the city's police department says. A search is on for the shooter.
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Democrats seek more info on DOGE's presence in agencies after Musk's exit
A group of Democrats in Congress is seeking to stop Department of Government Efficiency employees from moving into permanent positions in the federal government.
As Texas pushes plan to add 5 new GOP House seats, other states may follow
California may follow Texas' lead and redraw congressional districts for partisan advantage ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.
Higher U.S. tariffs officially in effect on dozens of nations
The U.S. officially began levying higher tariffs on dozens of countries, just as the economic fallout of President Trump's months-long tariffs threats was beginning to create visible damage to the U.S. economy.
This car tops the chart of most-stolen vehicles
Here's why one Chevrolet model is the most-stolen type of car, according to a new report.
U.S. soldier charged with trying to trade Army tank info for Russian citizenship
Federal prosecutors claim a 22-year-old Army soldier offered to expose "weaknesses" about the M1A2 Abrams tank in exchange for Russian citizenship.
In talks with Trump and NATO countries, Zelenskyy says Putin is "bluffing"
Presidents Trump and Zelenskyy and numerous NATO leaders held a virtual meeting Wednesday ahead of Friday's scheduled Trump-Putin summit.
Trial over California National Guard deployment concludes
The trial over President Trump's deployment of thousands of National Guard troops to Los Angeles earlier this summer reached its third and final day Wednesday.
Trump visits Kennedy Center and announces honorees. See the full list.
President Trump announced this year's "truly exceptional class" of Kennedy Center Honorees and said he will host the annual ceremony himself.
Threat over after Alaska's capital sees record glacier-related flooding
Alaska's capital of Juneau faced record floodwaters due to rainwater and snowmelt flowing downstream from a basin dammed by the Mendenhall Glacier.
Former Atty. General Eric Holder talks with House Democrats about redistricting
Holder gave House Democrats an overview on the latest in the GOP Texas redistricting effort.
Staffing shortages at VA health systems on the rise, watchdog finds
The VA's Office of Inspector General found facilities reported 4,434 staffing shortages this fiscal year, which is a 50% increase from fiscal year 2024.
Florida's first black bear hunt in a decade approved despite strong opposition
The first black bear hunt in Florida in a decade will take place in December under a rule adopted Wednesday by state wildlife officials.
Falling tree kills family as Chattanooga flooding prompts water rescues
Four people have died in heavy rain and flooding that hit near Chattanooga in Tennessee, officials said.
Taylor Swift announces release date of new album, "The Life of a Showgirl"
Taylor Swift announced her 12th studio album, "The Life of a Showgirl," after a countdown tease on her website. The release date is now set for Oct. 3.