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House, Senate split on Tennessee voucher plan

By KIMBERLEE KRUESI Associated Press NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - A voucher-like proposal has split the Tennessee House and Senate as lawmakers wrestle over the details in this year's top legislative issue. The Senate on Thursday advanced legislation limiting Gov. Bill…

5 dead as severe weather rips through southern U.S.

Tornado spotted as storm hits Texas Severe weather has struck parts of the southern United States, with apparent tornadoes causing damage in Texas and Louisiana. CBS News has confirmed five weather-related deaths in the two states. The National Weather Service…

Florida House passes bill giving ex-felons voting rights

Legislation to restore voting rights to convicted felons except murderers and felony sex offenders has passed the Florida House. The Republican-dominated House voted 71-45 Wednesday for the bill that would implement a constitutional amendment approved by voters last November. The…

FTC investigation could cost Facebook $5 billion

Facebook "unintentionally uploaded" user data Facebook's costs jumped by $3 billion in the first three months of the year as the company deals with an ongoing Federal Trade Commission investigation into the social network's privacy practices. Facebook said on Wednesday…

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