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FCC's net neutrality repeal is upheld, but with caveats

The Federal Communications Commission had the right to dump net neutrality rules, according to a new federal court ruling. The decision could pave the way for state net neutrality laws, however, with the court ruling that the FCC can't bar…

Animal rights activists arrested at California Whole Foods

A 15-foot cut-out of Jeff Bezos' head loomed over a Whole Foods in San Francisco Monday afternoon as animal rights activists chained and superglued themselves together to protest the store's animal product suppliers. Thirty-seven of the protesters were detained, reports…

GOP Rep. Chris Collins resigns amid corruption charges

Republican Representative Chris Collins is resigning ahead of his expected guilty plea to corruption charges, CBS News has confirmed. Collins submitted his resignation letter Monday to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's office. The resignation will become official on Tuesday, according to…

Dallas man allegedly kills burglar then heads back to bed

This booking photo, provided Sunday, September 29, 2019, by the Dallas County Sheriff's Office, shows James Michael Meyer, 72, of Dallas, charged with murder in the fatal shooting early Thursday, September 26, of a man that police say Meyer reported…

Illinois man charged with state terrorism in Chicago mall attack

Schaumburg, Illinois — A man accused of driving an SUV through a suburban Chicago shopping mall is facing a state terrorism charge, authorities announced Sunday. Police in Schaumburg announced early Sunday that the Cook County state's attorney had authorized the charge…

Forever 21 files for bankruptcy

Forever 21, a one-time destination for shoppers that fell victim of its own rapid expansion and changing consumer tastes, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection Sunday. The privately held company based in Los Angeles says it will close up to…

Elon Musk shows off next-generation "Starship" prototype

[embedded content] Starship Update by SpaceX on YouTube SpaceX founder Elon Musk showed off a towering prototype of his next-generation stainless steel "Starship" Saturday, telling a throng of reporters, cheering supporters and company workers the gleaming rocketships could begin piloted…

Houston mourns "senseless" killing of beloved deputy

A suspect has been charged with what police call the "cold-blooded murder" of an officer in Houston. Authorities said the suspect shot Harris County Deputy Sandeep Dhaliwal in the back of the head as he walked back to his patrol…

First House Republican backs Trump impeachment inquiry

Democrats issue first impeachment subpoena GOP Congressman Mark Amodei on Friday became the first House Republican to support the inquiry into whether President Trump should be impeached based on the president's interactions with Ukraine. "Let's put it through the process…

U.S. special envoy to Ukraine steps down

September 27, 2019 / 7:14 PM / CBS News Democrats issue first impeachment subpoena U.S. Special Envoy for Ukraine Kurt Volker resigned from his position Friday after his name appeared in the whistleblower complaint that precipitated the House of Representatives'…

KFC surprises single mom with a new car

Crystal Lachance is a single mom from Salem, Oregon, who is not only a dedicated mother, she's a dedicated employee. Lachance works at KFC and for a full year she had to walk to and from work — an hour…

Judge blocks effort to indefinitely detain migrant families

U.S. spends millions on a now empty facility for migrant children A federal judge Friday rejected a sweeping Trump administration effort to detain migrant families and children for longer periods of time than currently allowed, saying it violates the very…

House passes resolution to end Trump's emergency declaration

The House of Representatives passed a resolution to end President Trump's emergency declaration along the southern border, which the president announced in February to obtain funds to build a border wall. The Senate passed the resolution with bipartisan support earlier…

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