Trump asks Supreme Court to overturn Colorado ruling barring him from ballot
Former President Donald Trump urged the justices to reverse the Dec. 19 ruling from the Colorado Supreme Court.
After Claudine Gay’s exit, Bill Ackman takes aim at diversity programs
“DEI is inherently a racist and illegal movement,” hedge-fund billionaire says in 4,000-word screed posted on X.
Texas mayor calls border crisis an “unnecessary human tragedy”
Dr. Victor D. Treviño, the mayor of Laredo, Texas, joins CBS News to discuss a more humane approach to the migrant crisis as Republican legislators visit the area to understand the influx of people crossing into the United States at the southern border.
How abortion may sway voters in Iowa
A recent CBS News poll of likely Republican voters in Iowa indicates at least 74% of them think abortion should be illegal in all or most cases. CBS News campaign reporter Shawna Mizelle asked voters in Des Moines how they are vetting GOP candidates for president on the issue of abortion.
Speaker Johnson blames Biden for immigration crisis at border
House Speaker Mike Johnson spoke to the press from Eagle Pass, Texas, during a trip to the southern border to assess the effect of increased migrant crossings in recent months. Johnson blamed President Biden for the “catch and release” policy while praising Texas Gov. Greg Abbott for his push to curb illegal immigration. Myah Ward, […]
Resume tips for new job search in 2024
Even though the job market cooled slightly in November, it remains strong by historic standards. Amanda Augustine, a career expert at TopResume, joins CBS News with advice for people looking for a new job in 2024.
Firefighters investigate blaze at Miami Dolphins WR Tyreek Hill’s mansion in Southwest Ranches
Firefighters battled a fire Wednesday afternoon at Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill’s mansion in Southwest Ranches.
Researchers figure out what makes urine yellow
Researchers say they’ve unraveled a mystery that’s puzzled scientists for years and identified the enzyme responsible for urine’s yellow color.
‘Debtor’s prison’ lawsuit filed against Florissant resolved with $2.9 million settlement
ST. LOUIS (AP) — A Missouri city will pay nearly $3 million to settle a lawsuit accusing it and six other St. Louis suburbs of violating the constitutional rights of residents by jailing them and forcing them to pay fines and fees amounting to millions of dollars, often for minor traffic violations. The $2.9 million […]
Man’s body found in wooded area in Alton
ALTON, Ill. – An investigation is underway after a man’s body was discovered in a wooded area in Alton, Illinois. According to the Alton Police Department, officers were notified just before 12:40 p.m. on Wednesday of a person lying in the 2300 block of Lincoln Avenue, between Oakwood Cemetery and Rock Spring Golf Course. Officers […]