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After Sears, which retailers could be the next to fall?

A number of major U.S. retailers crashed and burned last year, led by long-suffering Sears. And according to Moody's Investors Service, 2019 could see a number of other name brick-and-mortar chains tumble into bankruptcy. Among the most fragile: J.C. Penney,…

House to vote on anti-Semitism resolution after Omar remarks

The House will vote Wednesday on a "resolution condemning anti-Semitism," according to a senior Democratic aide, following comments made last week by Minnesota Rep. Ilhan Omar, a Democrat, at a "progressive issues town hall" at Busboys & Poets last week, where…

OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma may declare bankruptcy

Purdue Pharma is considering filing for bankruptcy as the OxyContin maker looks to limit its potential liabilities from lawsuits over the drugmaker's alleged role in the nation's deadly opioid epidemic, according to reports that cited people familiar with the matter.…

Trump speaks to state attorneys general at the White House

President Trump is set to speak to the National Association of Attorneys General at the White House Monday, two weeks after 16 states sued his administration over his declaration of a national emergency along the southern border. The lawsuit, spearheaded by…

Ex charged in blast that killed California spa owner

A southern California man was arrested in connection with an explosion at a spa that killed is ex-girlfriend last year after materials similar to those used in the bomb were found in his home and car, federal authorities said Monday. Stephen William…

Judge won't expedite case for "ISIS bride"

Hoda Muthana fighting to return to U.S. A federal court is denying 24-year-old Hoda Muthana an expedited case in her quest to return to the U.S. after running away from Alabama five years ago to join ISIS in Syria. Judge…

Former Acting AG Matt Whitaker leaves Justice Department

Democrats grill Whitaker in combative hearing Former Acting Attorney General Matt Whitaker has left the building, CBS News correspondent Paula Reid reports. Although he was replaced by Attorney General William Barr last month, Whitaker was spotted at the Justice Department as recently…

Luke Perry, "Beverly Hills, 90210" star, dies at 52

Luke Perry, best known for his role on FOX's "Beverly Hills, 90210" in the 1990s, died Monday after suffering a stroke last week, a representative told CBS News. He was 52. "The family appreciates the outpouring of support and prayers…

Over 1,500 turtles found stuffed in suitcases

Customs officials made an unusual discovery in the Philippines on Sunday — over 1,500 live turtles stuffed into suitcases. The turtles were found duct-taped in left-behind luggage, the Bureau of Customs at Ninoy Aquino International Airport in Manila said. The…

Protesters converge on racetrack following 20th horse death

Animal rights activists are calling for the closure of a renowned Southern California Thoroughbred racetrack after another horse died Saturday — the 20th such death in the past two months. Eskenforadrink, a 4-year-old filly who was the even-money favorite in…

Top Democrat demands documents for investigation into Trump

House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jerry Nadler has delivered a slew of document requests as a first step in his investigation into President Trump and his associates, as the White House adjusts to the realities of a Democratic-controlled House of Representatives.…

Bibles found unscathed after church fire

A massive fire nearly destroyed a West Virginia church in the middle of the night, but firefighters made a discovery when digging through the rubble the next morning that some are calling miraculous. Around 1 a.m. Sunday, the Coal City…

Dramatic video shows avalanches hit Colorado interstate

Summit County, Colo. – Heavy Colorado snowfall over the weekend led to a dangerous situation for drivers on Interstate 70 on Sunday. CBS Denver reports several avalanches sent snow crashing out onto the highway in Summit County near Copper Mountain. Shaune…

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