Shares of Monsanto parent Bayer surged on Monday after the U.S. government put itself in the German company's corner, arguing that a ruling that found the pesticide Roundup caused cancer should be overturned. In a friend of the court brief…
A shooting early Sunday at a house party held in honor of someone who was killed in April left 13 people wounded, four of them critically, Chicago police said. The shooting stemmed from a dispute at the memorial party, Chief…
Record rainfall and darkness has hit Seattle as a major storm begins to lift across western Washington on the first day of winter, though the region is still at risk for flooding, mudslides and avalanches. Friday became the wettest day…
After nearly a century, tiny green army men are officially opening their ranks to women. Toymaker Jeff Imel has raised more than $55,000 to fund a new line of green army women. "I was worried about criticism from all sides,…
Wild horses are up for adoption for as little as $25 in Northern California. The U.S. Forest Service is facilitating the purchasing of the animals, believed to be descendants of domesticated horses. "It'll be a Christmas present basically," said Megan…
Washington — U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has set up a new information-sharing initiative with the government agency responsible for taking care of unaccompanied migrant minors, sparking fears it will use biometric data to detain and deport immigrant adults who…
Anyone looking for compensation from the massive Equifax data breach that affected nearly 150 million people has about 30 days left to prove you're among those impacted and deserve either a cash payment of up to $125 or free credit…
Saturday is expected to be the biggest shopping day of the year, even beating out Black Friday numbers. The Saturday before Christmas, known as "Super Saturday" or "Panic Saturday," is the last chance for many shoppers to snag the perfect…
Atlanta — After purging more than 300,000 voters from the rolls, Georgia election officials restored roughly 22,000 of them Thursday, citing an error in the way their voting history had been screened. Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger's office said the…
Chicago – A baby mysteriously kidnapped in 1964 may have finally been found — more than half a century later. Chester and Dora Fronczak's son, Paul, was taken from a Chicago hospital when he was just days old. Shortly after…
Washington — The federal government is reporting a 2.7% increase in the nation's homeless population driven by a spike in California, according to an annual count that took place in January 2019. The Department of Housing and Urban Development is…
In a harshly worded editorial, an editor at Christianity Today, the evangelical magazine founded by Billy Graham, called for President Trump to be removed from office. Posted Thursday afternoon, it viewed the evidence from the House impeachment hearings as having made…
Philadelphia — Crews are searching for victims after a powerful explosion in South Philadelphia destroyed several homes Thursday. It looked like a war zone as flames shot high in the air. The explosion rocked a South Philadelphia neighborhood just before…
New York — Hanukkah and Christmas are less than a week away and it's crunch time for holiday deliveries. But some major shipping companies are struggling to deliver packages on time. FedEx, UPS, and other delivery services are expected to…
One person was killed and three more were wounded at an elderly living facility in Westerly, Rhode Island, on Thursday, authorities have confirmed. The suspect also died at the scene of an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound. The shooting took place…
For a brief moment in time, the U.S. had a trade relationship with an African kingdom famed for an illusory metal called vibranium. Officials with the Department of Agriculture listed Wakanda as one of America's trading partners on a tariff…
NASA's Mars 2020 rover just earned its driver's license. The still-unnamed rover moved for the very first time Tuesday afternoon, and its proud parents are happy to report it passed the test. According to NASA, the rover managed to roll…
At least 15 free-roaming horses were apparently shot and killed at an abandoned strip mining location in eastern Kentucky this week, authorities said. Among them were very young and pregnant horses. "Seeing them gunned down is ... it's beyond horrific,"…
At least three people have been shot at an apartment complex in Westerly, Rhode Island, CBS affiliate WPRI reports. The shooting took place around 11:40 a.m. at Babcock Village, an elderly-preference apartment complex in the seaside town. Rhode Island State…
Wild weather will bear down on the holiday season with a soaking atmospheric river for the West, drenching tropical downpours for the South and soaring temperatures in the East. For most, dreams of a white Christmas will remain just that.…
General Motors is recalling more than 814,000 pickup trucks and cars in the U.S. to fix problems with electronic brake controls and battery cables. The first recall covers nearly 464,000 Cadillac CT6 sedans and Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra…
Lawyers representing human trafficking victims want a single federal judge to oversee multiple lawsuits alleging that major hotel chains have ignored human trafficking taking place on their premises. Attorneys have asked a federal panel to consolidate at least 21 such…
Children's toys sold in the United States are subject to more than 100 tests and requirements to protect children from things like choking hazards or misleading age recommendations. But some items sold online don't meet those standards, and could put…
Republican Congressman Mark Meadows of North Carolina, one of President Trump's closest allies in Congress, will not seek reelection, he announced Thursday. "For everything there is a season," Meadows said in a statement. "After prayerful consideration and discussion with family,…