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Kids II recalls sleeping rocker after 5 infant deaths

Another brand of sleeping rockers is being recalled, after five infants died in them over the past seven years. Kids II said Friday that it is recalling nearly 700,000 rocking sleepers that were sold since 2012 at Walmart, Target and…

Trump meets with Japan's Shinzo Abe at White House

President Trump is holding a series of meetings with Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe Friday, as the U.S. and Japan attempt to reach a trade deal. Abe is in Washington for two days, as they discuss a range of security…

Abortion access was just protected by the Kansas Supreme Court

States moving on abortion "trigger" laws The Kansas Supreme Court ruled on Friday that the state's constitution protects a women's right to abortion, a surprisingly pro-choice decision for the traditionally conservative state. Thanks to the decision, even if Roe v.…

Accused Russian agent sentenced to 18 months in prison

Maria Butina, the 30-year-old Russian national who admitted to secretly working for the Kremlin to infiltrate political groups in the U.S., was sentenced to 18 months in prison Friday. Butina has been jailed since last July on charges of conspiracy…

Ford's vehicle emissions under criminal investigation

Ford says the Justice Department has opened a criminal investigation into its U.S. certification process for measuring vehicle emissions and gas mileage. The automaker said in a regulatory filing Friday the "matter currently focuses on issues relating to road load…

U.S. economy hit the gas in the first quarter

The U.S. economy expanded at a rate of 3.2 percent in the first quarter, sprinting past analysts' growth forecasts of 2.3 percent. The Department of Commerce's initial estimate of gross domestic product -- the total value of goods and services…

Amazon plans to launch free one-day shipping

Amazon bans frequent returners Amazon plans to make one-day shipping the new standard for Prime members, CNET reports the company said in an earnings call Thursday. Chief Financial Officer Brian Olsavsky said they are working away from two-day shipping. "We're…

5 dead as severe weather rips through southern U.S.

Tornado spotted as storm hits Texas Severe weather has struck parts of the southern United States, with apparent tornadoes causing damage in Texas and Louisiana. CBS News has confirmed five weather-related deaths in the two states. The National Weather Service…

Florida House passes bill giving ex-felons voting rights

Legislation to restore voting rights to convicted felons except murderers and felony sex offenders has passed the Florida House. The Republican-dominated House voted 71-45 Wednesday for the bill that would implement a constitutional amendment approved by voters last November. The…

FTC investigation could cost Facebook $5 billion

Facebook "unintentionally uploaded" user data Facebook's costs jumped by $3 billion in the first three months of the year as the company deals with an ongoing Federal Trade Commission investigation into the social network's privacy practices. Facebook said on Wednesday…

U.S. measles outbreak hits highest mark in 25 years

U.S. measles cases in 2019 have climbed to their highest level in 25 years in a resurgence largely attributed to misinformation that is turning parents against vaccines. New York City health officials on Wednesday reported 61 new cases since late…

Florida House passes bill banning sanctuary cities

The Florida House passed a high-profile Republican bill Wednesday requiring local law enforcement agencies to cooperate with federal immigration authorities and banning so-called "sanctuary city" policies that shield immigrants who are arrested. After hours of debate over two days, the…

Last member of first Navy SEAL team turns 94

Bill Dawson, the last living member of the first-ever U.S. Navy SEAL team, celebrated his 94th birthday earlier this month, and CBS News visited him to hear stories that only he can tell. Dawson is now in a wheelchair and he…

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