Man convicted of rape 44 years ago claiming innocence may see freedom
Ronnie Long, who has been behind bars since 1976, has been fighting for his freedom after he was found guilty in a Cabarrus County courtroom for rape.
Obama: Trump pandemic response “an absolute chaotic disaster”
Former President Obama slammed the Trump administration’s response to the coronavirus pandemic as “an absolute chaotic disaster” in a private call with members of the Obama Alumni Association, CBS News has confirmed. Mr. Obama also expressed concern about the Justice Department’s decision to drop charges against former National Security Adviser Michael Flynn, saying “the rule of […]
White father, son charged with murder in Ahmaud Arbery case
BRUNSWICK, Ga. (AP) — More than two months after a black man was shot to death while running through a Georgia neighborhood, the white father and son arrested in the case had their first court appearance on charges of felony…
Jobless rate spikes to 14.7%, highest since Great Depression
The U.S. unemployment rate hit 14.7% in April, the highest rate since the Great Depression.
Arrests made in shooting death of black man after outcry
Both Gov. Kemp and Stacey Abrams addressed the controversy today.
Justice Department is dropping Flynn's Trump-Russia case
The Justice Department says it's dropping its criminal case against President Donald Trump’s first national security adviser Michael Flynn.
Ginsburg, from hospital, joins in on 'Obamacare' arguments
The Supreme Court is hearing arguments in a dispute involving Trump administration rules that would allow more employers who cite a religious or moral objection to opt out of providing no-cost birth control to women.
Trump travels to Arizona mask factory as virus spreads
Making himself Exhibit A, President Donald Trump visited an Arizona face mask factory Tuesday, using the trip to demonstrate his determination to see the country reopen even as the coronavirus remains a dire threat.
'Murder Hornets,' with sting that can kill, lands in US
The world’s largest hornet, a 2-inch killer dubbed the “Murder Hornet” with an appetite for honey bees, has been found in Washington state.
Miami Dolphins say Don Shula, the winningest coach in pro football history, has died at age 90
Miami Dolphins say Don Shula, the winningest coach in pro football history, has died at age 90.
FDA allows emergency use of drug for coronavirus
U.S. regulators will allow emergency use of an experimental drug that appears to help some coronavirus patients recover faster.
Canada bans assault-style weapons after shooting rampage
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says Canada is banning the use and trade of assault-style weapons immediately.
US intel: Coronavirus not manmade, still studying lab theory
U.S. intelligence agencies have concluded that the new coronavirus was “not manmade or genetically modified.”
Companies seek to limit legal liability for virus infections
Business groups are pushing Congress to limit liability from potential lawsuits filed by workers and customers who were infected by the coronavirus.
Virus is expected to reduce meat selection and raise prices
Meat isn’t going to disappear from supermarkets because of outbreaks of the coronavirus among workers at U.S. slaughterhouses.
Trump: Postal Service must charge Amazon more, or no loan
President Donald Trump says he won’t approve a $10 billion loan for the U.S. Postal Service unless the agency raises charges for Amazon and other big shippers to four to five times current rates.
FDA warns of risks with Trump-promoted malaria drug
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is warning doctors against prescribing a malaria drug widely touted by President Donald Trump for treating the new coronavirus outside of hospitals or research settings.
Expert claims reprisal for opposing virus drug Trump touted
The head of a government agency combating the coronavirus pandemic says he was ousted for opposing politically connected efforts to promote a malaria drug that President Donald Trump has touted
At least 7 dead as storms hit Oklahoma, Texas and Louisiana
Severe weather is blowing across the South after apparent tornadoes tore through parts of Oklahoma, Texas and Louisiana.
Tyson Foods idles its largest pork plant after Iowa outbreak
Tyson Foods is suspending operations indefinitely at a large Iowa pork processing plant that was blamed for fueling a coronavirus outbreak in the community.
2 died with coronavirus weeks before 1st US virus death
Health officials say two people died with the coronavirus in California weeks before the first reported death from the disease.
Senate panel backs assessment that Russia interfered in 2016
A bipartisan Senate report affirms the U.S. intelligence community’s conclusions that Russia interfered in the 2016 presidential election
Defiant Louisiana pastor arrested over coronavirus protest
Officials in Louisiana arrested a pastor who allegedly drove a bus at a man protesting the pastor's continued defiance of orders to stay at home
3 killed by suspected tornado, lightning as storms hit South
Apparent tornadoes and a lighting strike are being blamed for three deaths in the South.