More to the Story with Staley: Batman
GOTHAM CITY (WDEF) -- This past Saturday was the third Saturday in September. That means we celebrated "Batman Day." We've done so every year, dating back to 2014. Batman…
Hunter Biden sues the IRS over tax disclosures after agent testimony before Congress
By LINDSAY WHITEHURST Associated Press Hunter Biden sued the Internal Revenue Service on Monday, claiming that two agents publicly alleging tax-probe interference wrongly shared his personal information, a case that comes amid escalating legal and political struggles as the 2024…
Workers strike at all 3 Detroit automakers, a new tactic to squeeze companies for better pay
By TOM KRISHER, MIKE HOUSEHOLDER and JOHN SEEWER Associated Press DETROIT (AP) — Nearly one in 10 of America’s unionized auto workers went on strike Friday to pressure Detroit’s three automakers into raising wages in an era of big profits…
Apple will update iPhone 12 in France after regulators said it emitted too much radiation
PARIS (AP) — Apple has agreed to install updates for the iPhone 12 in France after French regulators ordered the company to stop selling the model because it emits electromagnetic radiation levels that…
Hunter Biden indicted on federal gun charges
Washington (CBS) — Hunter Biden, President Biden's son, has been indicted by a federal grand jury on charges related to his purchase of a firearm in October 2018 while he was a drug user, according to court filings. The four-page indictment returned…
Cleaning products, even "green" ones, emit chemicals that may impact health, study finds
Cleaning products you may be using in your home — even the "green" options — could impact your health, according to new research from a nonprofit advocacy organization. In a peer-reviewed study…
Utah GOP Sen. Mitt Romney, former presidential candidate and governor, won't seek reelection in 2024
By MICHELLE L. PRICE Associated Press Utah Republican Sen. Mitt Romney said Wednesday that he will not run for reelection in 2024, creating a wide-open contest in a state that heavily favors Republicans and is expected to attract a crowded…
Looking for a refill? McDonald's is saying goodbye to self-serve soda in the coming years
NEW YORK (AP) — Say goodbye to refilling that Coke. McDonald's is getting rid of self-served soda. The Chicago-based fast food chain plans to eliminate self-service soda machines at its U.S. restaurants by 2032, McDonald's confirmed this week. It's unclear…
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy announces impeachment inquiry into President Biden
WASHINGTON, D.C. (WDEF) -- House Speaker Kevin McCarthy officially opened an impeachment investigation into President Joe Biden. McCarthy said the House's Oversight Committee has found a "culture of corruption" in the Biden family. "Through our investigations, we have found that…
Popular nasal decongestant doesn't actually relieve congestion, FDA advisers say
By MATTHEW PERRONE AP Health Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — The leading decongestant used by millions of Americans looking for relief from a stuffy nose is likely no better than a dummy pill, according to government experts who reviewed the latest…
Bells toll as the US marks 22 years since 9/11, from ground zero to Alaska
By JENNIFER PELTZ and KAREN MATTHEWS Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — With tolling bells, personal tributes and tears, Americans looked back Monday on 9/11 at anniversary observances that stretched from ground zero to small towns. People gathered at memorials,…
Country music star Zach Bryan says he was arrested and jailed briefly in northeastern Oklahoma
By KEN MILLER Associated Press OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Country music star Zach Bryan was arrested by the Oklahoma Highway Patrol and jailed briefly Thursday in northeastern Oklahoma, according to a video posted on his account on the social media…
Vigil planned for Massachusetts teen who died after taking part in One Chip Challenge
By MICHAEL CASEY and STEVE LeBLANC Associated Press WORCESTER, Mass. (AP) — The family of a teenager who died after eating an extremely spicy tortilla chip as part of a social media challenge will gather to remember the promising basketball…
A person is shot and critically wounded at a Lil Baby concert in Memphis
BY Associated Press MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — One person was shot and critically wounded at a concert headlined by rapper Lil Baby in Memphis, Tennessee, on Thursday night, police and local media said. The Memphis Police Department posted on social…
An influx of migrant children tests the preparedness of NYC schools
By BOBBY CAINA CALVAN, ROBERT BUMSTED and ELLIOT SPAGAT Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Damien, age 5, was giddy with excitement as he left a Manhattan homeless shelter, sometimes running and skipping along the sidewalk accompanied by his wistful…
‘That ’70s Show' actor Danny Masterson gets 30 years to life in prison for rapes of 2 women
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A judge sentenced “That ’70s Show” show star Danny Masterson to 30 years to life in prison Thursday for raping two women, giving them some relief after they spoke…
First lady Jill Biden tests positive for COVID-19, but President Biden’s results negative so far
BY Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — First lady Jill Biden tested positive for COVID-19 Monday but is experiencing only mild symptoms, her spokeswoman said. President Joe Biden was tested for the virus following his wife’s positive test, but his results were…
Jimmy Buffett's cause of death revealed to be Merkel cell cancer, a rare form of skin cancer
SAG HARBOR, N.Y. (CBS) -- Singer Jimmy Buffett, who died Friday at the age of 76, battled skin cancer for years before his death, according to a statement on his website. Buffet suffered from Merkel cell cancer, the website said. Merkel…
Steve Harwell, former Smash Mouth frontman, dies at 56, representative says
BOISE, Idaho (CBS) -- Former Smash Mouth lead singer Steve Harwell died early Monday at his home in Boise, Idaho, a representative confirmed to CBS News. He was 56. The artist — whose…
Ta'Kiya Young's family urges officer's arrest after video shows him killing the pregnant Black woman
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Ohio authorities on Friday released bodycam video showing a police officer fatally shooting Ta’Kiya Young in her car in what her family denounced…
After years of fighting, a praying football coach got his job back. Now he's unsure he wants it
BREMERTON, Wash. (AP) — Years after assistant coach Joe Kennedy left a Washington state high school football team over objections to his post-game praying on the field, he has returned to the gridiron thanks…
More than 85,000 highchairs are under recall after two dozen reports of falls
NEW YORK (AP) — More than 85,000 highchairs sold at major retailers across North America are being recalled due to a fall hazard that has resulted in a handful of injuries, according to federal regulators. Consumer…
New York police will use drones to monitor backyard parties this weekend, spurring privacy concerns
NEW YORK (AP) — Those attending outdoor parties or barbecues in New York City this weekend may notice an uninvited guest looming over their festivities: a police surveillance drone. The New York City police department plans to pilot the unmanned…
'Breaking Bad' stars reunite on picket line to call for studios to resume negotiations with actors
By KRYSTA FAURIA Associated Press CULVER CITY, Calif. (AP) — The cast of “Breaking Bad” has reunited to call upon Hollywood studios to resume negotiations with striking screen actors. “We want you to come back to the table with us,”…