Watch Perseids meteor shower this weekend
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Perseids meteor shower will take place this weekend, which usually peaks in mid-August. NASA says viewers can expect to see up to 100 meteors per hour. The meteor…
Toyota recalls roughly 168,000 vehicles over fire risk
UNITED STATES (CBS) -- Toyota has recalled roughly 168,000 recently manufactured vehicles because of a potential fire risk. The vehicles' plastic fuel tube could "move and rub against a brake line," causing…
In the twilight of the muscle car era, demand for the new 486-horsepower V-8 Ford Mustang is roaring
DETROIT (AP) — New versions of the Mustang muscle car will begin shipping next week and more than two thirds of the orders include the big, 5-liter V-8 engine, Ford said Friday. 2024 Ford Mustang GT,…
How to help those affected by the Maui wildfires
HAWAII (CBS) -- A fast-moving wildfire on Hawaii's island of Maui has virtually destroyed the historic town of Lahaina, killing more than 50 people, and officials say the toll is expected to rise. Multiple fires were still…
Maui surveys the burned wreckage caused by the deadliest US wildfire in years
LAHAINA, Hawaii (AP) — A search of the wildfire devastation on the Hawaiian island of Maui on Thursday revealed a wasteland of obliterated neighborhoods and landmarks charred beyond recognition, as the death toll reached at least 36 and survivors told…
Biden will ask Congress for $13B to support Ukraine and $12B for disaster fund, an AP source says
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden on Thursday will ask Congress to provide more than $13 billion in emergency aid to Ukraine, another massive infusion of cash as the Russian invasion wears on and Ukraine pushes a counteroffensive against the…
American nurse and her young daughter freed, nearly two weeks after abduction in Haiti
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) — An aid organization in Haiti says one of its staff and her daughter have been freed, nearly two weeks after they were kidnapped in the capital Port-au-Prince. Witnesses told The Associated Press that armed men seized…
Tory Lanez gets 10 years in prison for shooting Megan Thee Stallion
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A judge sentenced rapper Tory Lanez to 10 years in prison Tuesday for shooting and wounding hip-hop superstar Megan Thee Stallion in the feet, bringing a conclusion to a three-year legal and cultural saga that saw…
A Mega Millions ticket sold in Florida wins $1.58 billion jackpot, the third-largest in US history
NEPTUNE BEACH, Fla. (AP) — A single ticket sold in Florida is good for a $1.58 billion Mega Millions jackpot, ending weeks of anticipation over who would win the eye-popping top prize. A Publix grocery store in Neptune Beach sold…
Trucking giant Yellow Corp. declares bankruptcy after years of financial struggles
Trucking company Yellow Corp. has declared bankruptcy after years of financial struggles and growing debt, marking a significant shift for the U.S. transportation industry and shippers nationwide.
Global food prices rise after Russia ends grain deal and India restricts rice exports
LONDON (AP) — Global prices for food commodities like rice and vegetable oil have risen for the first time in months after Russia pulled out of a wartime agreement allowing Ukraine to ship grain to the world, and India restricted…
Pentagon warns of disruptions as Army, Marines both lack confirmed leaders for first time
WASHINGTON (AP) — Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin warned that troop readiness and retention is at risk as the Army's chief stepped down Friday, leaving the military's two ground combat forces without Senate-confirmed leaders for the first time in history. [caption…
Poll shows most Americans oppose additional Ukraine funding
WASHINGTON, D.C. (CBS) -- A new poll reveals that most Americans are against providing additional funding to Ukraine. Independent research company SSRS conducted the CNN poll, which shows that 55% of Americans think the U.S. should not send more funding…
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…