Ammo vending machines are being installed in U.S. grocery stores
The ammo vending machines have been placed in grocery stores in three states as the U.S. battles what the surgeon general calls a public health crisis of gun violence.
Marathon Oil agrees to record penalty for oil and gas pollution
The federal government announced a $241.5 million settlement with Marathon Oil on Thursday for alleged air quality violations.
Southwest adds flights to handle Taylor Swift fans for U.S. shows this fall
Southwest is adding more than 10 flights to its schedule, citing demand from Swifties traveling to see the pop star in concert.
Family calls for charges in death of Black man in Milwaukee after security guards pinned him
Family members of Dvontaye Mitchell, a Black man in Milwaukee who died after security guards pinned him to the ground, are calling for criminal charges. The confrontation at a Hyatt Regency was caught on video late last month. WARNING: This video is disturbing.
U.S. says it will deploy more long-range missiles in Germany
The U.S. and Germany in a joint statement announced that the U.S. military will deploy more — and more advanced — long-range missiles in Germany in 2026.
Project to add third lane to I-70 in Missouri begins
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The work to widen Interstate 70 across most of Missouri began in earnest earlier this week, with crews conducting lane closures from Columbia to Kingdom City to prepare the work zones. The Missouri Department of Transportation’s Improve I-70 Program will add a third lane of I-70 in both directions from Blue […]
Steward Health Care under federal investigation for fraud, corruption
Steward Health Care, a major hospital chain that recently filed for bankruptcy, is being investigated by federal authorities in Boston for fraud and potential violations of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, according to two sources familiar with the probe. CBS News investigative producer Michael Kaplan has more.
National safety regulator proposes new seatback standards after CBS probe
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration will look to change its seatback standards after a CBS News probe found dire flaws.
Biden campaign believes there’s still “no indication” anyone but Biden can win
Biden’s campaign indirectly admits it’s been polling Vice President Kamala Harris at the top of the ticket, in the wake of the president’s unsteady debate.
Soaring home insurance costs are likely to keep rising. Here’s why.
Storms like Hurricane Beryl are leading to double-digit rate hikes for homeowners, while padding insurers’ pockets.
