Mark Margolis, "Breaking Bad" and "Better Call Saul" actor, dies at age 83
UNITED STATES (CBS) -- Mark Margolis, the Emmy-nominated actor who played a drug kingpin on the acclaimed TV series "Breaking Bad" and its prequel "Better Call Saul," has…
Trump pleads not guilty at arraignment on federal charges in 2020 election probe
Washington (CBS) — Former President Donald Trump appeared in a federal courtroom Thursday for his arraignment on four felony charges accusing him of trying to overturn the 2020 election results, pleading not guilty in the latest case brought by special counsel Jack Smith.…
US military may put armed troops on commercial ships in Strait of Hormuz to stop Iran seizures
By LOLITA C. BALDOR and JON GAMBRELL Associated Press DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The U.S. military is considering putting armed personnel on commercial ships traveling through the Strait of Hormuz, in what would be an unheard of action…
2 US Navy sailors arrested on charges tied to national security and China
SAN DIEGO (AP) — Two U.S. Navy sailors have been arrested and accused of providing sensitive military information to China — including details on wartime exercises, Naval operations and critical technical material, federal officials said Thursday. Jinchao Wei, a 22-year-old…
Prepare to flick off your incandescent bulbs for good under new US rules that kicked in this week
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Get ready to say goodbye to the once ubiquitous incandescent light bulb, pioneered by Thomas Edison more than a century ago. You can thank — or blame —…
Progress made against massive California-Nevada wildfire but flames threaten iconic Joshua trees
By TY O'NEIL, STEFANIE DAZIO and RIO YAMAT Associated Press MOJAVE NATIONAL PRESERVE, Calif. (AP) — Firefighters aided by rain fought to contain a massive blaze that swept through the California desert into Nevada and is threatening the region's famous…
FBI looks for more possible victims after woman escapes from cinderblock cage in Oregon
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — A man who posed as an undercover police officer kidnapped a woman in Seattle, drove her hundreds of miles to his…
Striking writers and studios will meet this week to discuss restarting negotiations
By ANDREW DALTON AP Entertainment Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Union leaders told striking Hollywood writers Tuesday night that they plan to meet with representatives for studios to discuss restarting negotiations after the first official communication between the two sides…
Trump issues statement following indictment
WASHINGTON, D.C. (WDEF) -- Former President Donald Trump was indicted for the third time on Tuesday, August 1. This was related to the 2020 presidential election. Trump has issued a statement following the…
Trump indicted by grand jury in special counsel Jack Smith's Jan. 6 investigation
Washington (CBS) — Former President Donald Trump has been indicted by a federal grand jury on charges stemming from efforts to remain in power after he lost the 2020 presidential election, adding to the former president's ongoing legal troubles as…
Amazon adds video telemedicine visits nationwide to its virtual clinic
By TOM MURPHY AP Health Writer Amazon is adding video telemedicine visits in all 50 states to a virtual clinic it launched last fall, as the e-commerce giant pushes deeper into care delivery. Amazon said Tuesday that customers can visit…
Bed Bath & Beyond is back, this time as an online retailer
NEW YORK (AP) — Overstock has officially relaunched the Bed Bath & Beyond domain online Tuesday in the U.S., after acquiring the bankrupt retail chain’s intellectual property assets for $21.5 million in June. The online…
Even one alcoholic drink per day is linked to higher blood pressure, American Heart Association analysis finds
UNITED STATES (CBS) -- Routinely drinking alcohol — as little as one drink a day — is associated with an increase in blood pressure readings, even in adults without hypertension, according to new research analysis. The research published Monday in the American Heart…
Paul Reubens, aka 'Pee-Wee Herman,' dead at 70
NEW YORK (CBS) -- Actor, writer and comedian Paul Reubens, also known as "Pee-Wee Herman," died Sunday, his family has confirmed. Reubens died from complications of cancer, according to the statement. "Paul bravely and privately fought cancer for years with his trademark…
Group of House members want a select committee to investigate UAPs
Washington — A group of House members are calling on Speaker Kevin McCarthy to form a select committee tasked with investigating the federal government's response to unidentified anomalous phenomena, known as UAPs or UFOs, further deepening Congress' quest for information about the…
Trucking company Yellow Corp. is reportedly preparing for bankruptcy. Here's what you need to know
NEW YORK (AP) — After years of financial struggles, U.S. trucker Yellow Corp. is reportedly preparing for bankruptcy and seeing customers leave in large numbers. While no official decision has been announced by the company,…
Ford recalls 870K F-150 pickups in US because parking brakes can turn on unexpectedly
DEARBORN, Mich. (AP) — Ford is recalling more than 870,000 newer F-150 pickup trucks in the U.S. because the electric parking brakes can turn on unexpectedly. The recall covers certain pickups from the 2021…
Chattanooga participates in Red Sand Project for human trafficking awareness
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- It's Human Trafficking Awareness Week and Chattanooga is participating in the Red Sand Project to bring awareness. During Red Sand events, participants…
Biden's son Hunter pleads not guilty to 2 tax crimes after agreement with prosecutors falls through
By CLAUDIA LAUER, RANDALL CHASE and COLLEEN LONG Associated Press WILMINGTON, Del. (AP) — President Joe Biden’s son Hunter pleaded not guilty Wednesday to two tax crimes after a deal with federal prosecutors unraveled during a court hearing following the…
Russian fighter jet damages U.S. drone flying over Syria, U.S. military says
By Kerry Breen WASHINGTON, D.C. (CBS) -- A Russian fighter jet harassed and flew "dangerously close" to a U.S. drone over Syria, the U.S. military said, deploying a flare that "severely" damaged the drone and forced it to return to…
Bronny James, son of LeBron, in stable condition after cardiac arrest at USC basketball practice
BY GREG BEACHAM Bronny James, the oldest son of NBA superstar LeBron James, was hospitalized after going into cardiac arrest while participating in a practice at the University of Southern California, a family spokesman said…
North Korea fires ballistic missile after US submarine arrives in South Korea
By KIM TONG-HYUNG Associated Press SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korea fired at least one ballistic missile into its eastern sea, South Korea’s military said Tuesday, adding to a recent streak in weapons testing that is apparently in protest…
Woman found dead after grizzly bear encounter near Yellowstone National Park
WEST YELLOWSTONE, Montana (AP) — A woman was found dead in Montana on Saturday after coming into contact with a grizzly bear on a trail west of Yellowstone National Park. The Montana Department of Fish, Wildlife and Parks said in…
Cupkin children's cups sold on Amazon recalled over newly-detected lead levels
The Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — More than 345,000 children's cups are being recalled due to lead levels that exceed the federal content ban, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission said Thursday.…