Republicans dominating a nearly half-empty North Carolina House chamber used an unexpected vote Wednesday to override Democratic Governor Roy Cooper's veto of the state's two-year budget, prompting accusations of trickery and deception from Cooper and other Democrats, many of whom…
Kabul, Afghanistan — It was just after midnight on the morning of September 11 in Kabul when the sound of an explosion echoed across the capital. A couple of phone calls confirmed that a rocket had blown up inside the compound…
Boy spends Disney savings on hurricane aid Six-year-old Jermaine Bell had been saving money for over a year with hopes of going to Disney World for his 7th birthday. But in a moment of crisis, the little boy gave up…
Trump brings up Taliban talks at 9/11 ceremony Al Qaeda leader Ayman al-Zawahri has called on Muslims to attack U.S., European, Israeli and Russian targets in a speech on the 18th anniversary of the 9/11 terror attacks. SITE Intelligence Group…
A suspect was in custody after multiple stabbings in an industrial area of Florida's capital city, authorities said Wednesday. The Tallahassee Police Department said in an online news release that they were called to an industrial area in the city…
Washington — Responding to concerns raised by Democratic lawmakers, Congress' independent watchdog will launch an investigation into the Trump administration's intensifying efforts to seize private land to build barriers along the U.S.-Mexico border, as it tries to fulfill one of…
Under pressure from the federal government, General Motors is recalling more than 3.4 million big pickup trucks and SUVs in the U.S to fix a brake problem. The recall covers the Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra 1500, 2500 and 3500…
Curtis Whitson and his family were days into a scenic, Father's Day weekend trip in Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park back in June when they got trapped at the top of a 40-foot waterfall in the Arroyo Seco Canyon. Now,…
A cargo plane crash near Toledo Express Airport set off several fires early Wednesday, reports CBS Toledo affiliate WTOL-TV. The Lucas County Sheriff's Office says the plane crashed on a road east of the airport at about 2:30 a.m. EDT.…
Washington — Citing a continued decline of border apprehensions by American officials, Mexico's top diplomat on Tuesday touted his government's efforts to stem the flow of migrants trying to the reach the U.S. and cast a "safe third country" agreement…
Kansas health officials say they have confirmed the first death in that state related to an outbreak of a lung disease linked to vaping. Kansas becomes at least the sixth state to confirm a death possibly blamed on using e-cigarettes…
Former top FEMA officials who worked in Puerto Rico during the island's recovery from Hurricane Maria were arrested on Tuesday in a federal corruption investigation. The investigation centers around alleged bribes that secured a $1.8 billion contract to repair Puerto…
The Bahamas were ravaged by Hurricane Dorian, but recovery efforts are getting a boost thanks to an NBA legend's huge donation. Former Chicago Bulls star Michael Jordan announced on Tuesday he will donate a whopping $1 million to relief efforts…
Warren rises as Biden clings to delegate edge Arizona Republicans told state election officials Monday they're scrapping their 2020 primary, joining GOP leaders in three other states that are forgoing a presidential nominating contest as President Trump seeks re-election. Longshot…
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo weighed in on President Trump's decision to fire National Security Adviser John Bolton soon after Mr. Trump announced it on Twitter. The president is entitled to the staff that he wants at any moment," Pompeo…
Median U.S. household income stood at about $63,200 last year, statistically unchanged from 2017, according to new Census data. The data suggest that two decades of economic expansion has failed to translate into significant gains for the typical family, as…
Nature: Full moon A Harvest Moon will occur on the upcoming Friday the 13th, making for a spooky night just ahead of the start of fall — the season of haunted hayrides and Halloween. The full moon that occurs closest…
Kansas health officials say they have confirmed the first death in that state related to an outbreak of a lung disease linked to vaping. Kansas becomes at least the sixth state to confirm a death possibly blamed on using e-cigarettes…
A Mississippi school bus driver died when their bus went off a highway Tuesday morning and rolled into a ditch, police said. Seven students were injured in the crash, and two were in critical condition, Mississippi Highway Patrol Captain Johnny…
Summer just ended, but seasonal hiring is already at hand, with Target and UPS detailing plans to add a combined 230,000 workers for the upcoming holiday season. Target on Tuesday said it would add more than 130,000 temporary seasonal workers…
The head of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration tried to walk a fine line as he spoke about the controversy over President Donald Trump's claims about Hurricane Dorian threatening Alabama. NOAA acting administrator Neil Jacobs addressed the issue at a closed-door…
Equifax wants consumers to verify they already have credit monitoring services, a requirement for collecting a $125 cash payment in compensation for the credit bureau's massive 2017 data breach. The deadline to verify such claims is October 15. Yet consumers…
Apple on Tuesday holds its annual product reveal event, where it's expected to unveil a next-generation iPhone, a new watch and a look at its hotly anticipated video-streaming device, Apple TV. As per usual, the Apple store is down before…
The House Judiciary Committee will vote on whether to send several gun control bills to the House floor for a full vote on Tuesday, even as the Senate and President Trump vacillate on support for less restrictive proposals. The committee…