By CURT ANDERSON/Associated Press Math enthusiasts around the world, from college kids to rocket scientists, celebrate Pi Day on Thursday, which is March 14 or 3/14 — the first three digits of an infinite number with many practical uses. Around…
UPDATE: Associated Press Former Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin says he's going to put together an investor group to buy TikTok, a day after the House of Representatives passed a bill that would ban the popular video app in the U.S.…
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is considering NFL quarterback Aaron Rodgers and former professional wrestler turned-Minnesota Gov. Jesse Ventura as potential running mates for his independent campaign for president, Kennedy's campaign confirmed to CBS News. Kennedy, who is running as an independent and polling nationally…
A 27-year-old Florida woman traveling to the Bahamas on a cruise ship was found dead in her cabin, police said. The Royal Bahamas Police Force said it was investigating the unidentified woman's death and that an autopsy will be conducted to determine how she…
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Beyoncé is full of surprises — and on Tuesday, dropped yet another one. Her forthcoming album has a name: ‘Act II: Cowboy Carter.’ The title was revealed on Bey’s official website, along with details on a few limited-edition CD, vinyl and…
By CHRISTOPHER RUGABER/AP Economics Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — Consumer prices in the United States picked up last month, a sign that inflation remains a persistent challenge for the Federal Reserve and for President Joe Biden’s re-election campaign, both of which…
When then-special counsel Robert Hur released his February report on President Biden's handling of classified material, Hur assessed that a jury wouldn't be likely to convict Mr. Biden because he'd be seen as a "well-meaning, elderly man with a poor memory." That single line…
HOMESTEAD, Fla. (AP) — A man visiting the Florida Everglades was bitten by a crocodile as he attempted to swim to shore when he fell off his sailboat, officials said. The attack occurred Sunday afternoon at the Flamingo Marina in…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The federal government is currently weighing a ban against the social media app TikTok. Legislators say that a ban on TikTok is necessary to thwart any potential access to American’s data by the Chinese government. Virginia…
By GAETANE LEWIS / Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Airbnb said Monday that it's banning the use of indoor security cameras in listings on its site around the world by the end of next month. The San Francisco-based online…
BALTIMORE -- If you're feeling a bit off and groggy this morning after losing an hour of your day with daylight saving time you're not alone. Over the weekend, we sprang forward with daylight saving time, and losing that extra…
WASHINGTON (WDEF) -- House lawmakers passed the "Laken Riley Act" on Thursday, which gives state governments the tools to hold illegal immigrants accountable for crimes. House Bill 7511 passed 251-170, with all Republicans and 37 Democrats voting for the bill.…
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Social media star-turned-boxer Jake Paul will fight former heavyweight champion Mike Tyson on July 20 at AT&T…
Washington — President Biden is set to deliver his State of the Union address to Congress on Thursday, where he'll have a chance to frame the beginning stages of the all-but-certain general election rematch…
WASHINGTON (WDEF) -- Local Congressman Chuck Fleischmann is at the center of controversy after a video posted to X shows him in a fiery exchange regarding Israel and Palestine. Members of a grassroots organization that backs Palestinians called "CODEPINK" confronted…
Cairo — Hamas said Thursday that its delegation had left Cairo and that talks on a Gaza cease-fire and hostage release would resume next week, making it extremely unlikely that mediators will broker a deal before the Muslim holy month of…
Former United Nations Ambassador Nikki Haley suspended her 2024 presidential campaign on Wednesday, clearing the path for former President Donald Trump to win the Republican nomination. In short remarks at her campaign headquarters in Charleston, South Carolina, Haley did not…
Jerusalem — When Hamas spokesman Abu Ubaida began a speech marking the 100th day of the war in Gaza, one confounding yet eye-opening proclamation escaped the headlines. Listing the motives for the Palestinian militant group's Oct. 7 massacre in Israel, he accused Jews of "bringing red…
Two of America's large chain restaurants may soon be combined. Applebee's and IHOP, both owned by Dine Brands Inc., may soon have dual-branded locations that share a back-of-house and a blended front-of-house, according to an earnings call from the company…
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — In case you needed yet another incentive to cram all your travel items into a carry-on, Delta Airlines just boosted the cost of your first checked bag by 17%. The increase adds $5 to the previous,…
Meta says its Facebook and Instagram services have been restored, after more than half a million users reported widespread issues earlier in the day, with many saying they were booted out of the social media platforms and unable to log…
Washington — Voters in 15 states are making their voices heard in the race for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination on Super Tuesday, March 5, but what time did the polls in those states open and how late can they vote? For…
BY ASSOCIATED PRESS NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — A single-engine plane crashed near a highway in Nashville, Tennessee, just a few miles short of the airport it had tried to reach for an emergency…
MILLINGTON, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Tennessee Governor Bill Lee plans to send National Guard soldiers to the southern border to provide support…