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New species of glow-in-the-dark shark identified

A new species of shark has been identified in the Gulf of Mexico by a team of researchers, and the creature has one very distinctive feature — it glows in the dark. The glowing shark measures just 5.5 inches long,…

Video shows Venezuela jet "aggressively shadowed" U.S. plane

U.S. authorities said that a Venezuelan fighter jet "aggressively shadowed" an American intelligence plane flying in international airspace over the Caribbean, underscoring rising tensions between the two nations. The U.S. Southern Command said on Sunday that Venezuela's action demonstrates "reckless"…

Massive heat wave blamed for 6 deaths

Tens of millions enduring record-setting high temperaturesHeat wave fast facts Up to 200 million people could be affected from the central U.S. to the East Coast. At least six deaths were blamed on the excessive heat: 4 people died in…

Mike Pence says U.S. will first go to the moon, then Mars

Vice President Mike Pence confirmed Saturday the U.S. first will return to the moon, and then Mars, in upcoming space travel. Pence spoke to CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett Saturday afternoon in Cape Canaveral, Florida, on the anniversary…

13 Philadelphia cops to be fired over racist Facebook posts

Philadelphia — Thirteen Philadelphia police officers will be fired over racist or offensive Facebook posts. More than 50 other officers are being reprimanded or suspended. "I continue to be very angered and disappointed by these posts," said Police Commissioner Richard…

U.S. destroys Iranian drone over Strait of Hormuz

Trump says U.S destroyed Iranian drone The U.S. destroyed an Iranian drone over the Strait of Hormuz on Thursday, President Trump announced in the East Room of the White House. The president claimed the action was a defensive one after…

House approves $15 minimum wage for workers

Some states are raising the minimum wage The House has approved legislation to raise the federal minimum wage for the first time in a decade, to $15 an hour. Democrats pushed through the bill Thursday with a party-line vote of…

Morehouse students accuse staff member of assault

Several male Morehouse College students have posted videos of themselves on Twitter, alleging they had been sexually assaulted by a male staff member at the school. The explosive videos went viral, and Morehouse College has responded to the allegations against…

Trump says Congress "foolishly" gave aid to Puerto Rico

President Trump criticized the leadership of Puerto Rico in a series of tweets Thursday, saying that Congress "foolishly gave 92 Billion Dollars for hurricane relief" to the island in the wake of Hurricane Maria in 2017. Mr. Trump's tweets come…

Jeffrey Epstein denied bail by federal judge

Jeffrey Epstein was denied bail by a federal judge on Thursday as he faces criminal charges for sex trafficking, CBS News confirms. Judge Richard M. Berman ruled that Epstein, 66, will need to remain in jail as he awaits trial.…

Pricey gear sold for just $94.48 in Prime Day glitch

On Amazon Prime Day, some customers ran into a glitch that prevented them from loading items into their carts. Others experienced a much more advantageous glitch. Several customers said they bought thousands of dollars worth of camera equipment for a…

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