Spirit Airlines Collapse Impacts Travelers and Aviation Industry
Low-cost airline Spirit Airlines has shut down, leaving travelers in a bind and raising questions about the future of the industry....
Jeffries leads redistricting effort in New York
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) said Monday he was devising a plan for redistricting in New York. The effort follows Florida’s decision to pursue new congressional maps and a Voting Rights Act decision fro...
U.S. Forest Service Cuts Raise Concerns on Protecting Public Lands
The U.S. Forest Service announced sweeping changes to its management of public lands, sparking concerns about its ability to protect these areas and fight wildfires....
Former Federal Workers Speak Out About Being Fired, Now Running for Office
More than three dozen former federal workers who quit or lost their jobs are now running for political office, citing the assault on public service as a reason for seeking change....
Supreme Court restores access to abortion pill by mail
The Supreme Court temporarily restored the ability to receive the abortion pill mifepristone by mail, CBS News reports. However, Reuters notes that this decision is temporary and may be reversed in the future....
In feud with Trump, Jeffries weighs risks of how to respond
President Trump’s escalated attacks on House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) have created opportunities for Democrats but also carry political risks....
Judge criticizes treatment of accused correspondents' dinner gunman
A federal judge criticized the treatment of accused White House Correspondents' Dinner attacker Cole Allen, CBS News reports. The judge apologized to the defendant for what he saw as overly restrictive and punitive condi...
SEC settles with Elon Musk over Twitter dispute
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has reached a settlement with Elon Musk over the delayed disclosure of his stake in Twitter. Musk will pay a $1.5 million civil penalty....
Hotels face World Cup bookings problem
Bookings for hotels hosting World Cup matches are running far below projections, with nearly 80% of surveyed hotels reporting low bookings. No source specifies the exact dates or locations....
Watch the Met Gala Red Carpet Online
The highly anticipated red carpet spectacle at the Costume Art Met Gala is available to watch online for those who didn't snag tickets or a spot on the guest list....
More students submit SAT/ACT scores
The number of college applicants submitting SAT or ACT scores has increased by 10% compared to last year, despite many colleges having test-optional admissions policies. No source specifies the exact numbers....
Astronomers Detect Atmosphere Around Tiny Icy World
Astronomers believe they've detected an atmosphere around a tiny, icy world beyond Pluto. The mini-Pluto is thought to be the solar system's smallest object....
Buttigieg, Duffy spar over who’s to blame for Spirit Airlines collapse
Former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg pushed back on his successor Sean Duffy for blaming the Biden administration for Spirit Airlines shutting down all operations....
Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni reach settlement in 'It Ends With Us' lawsuit
A trial in the lawsuit between Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni over their film adaptation of 'It Ends With Us' was set to begin later this month. However, a settlement has now been reached....
Cuba ‘ready to defend’ itself if attacked, ambassador says
Cuban Ambassador to the U.N. Ernesto Soberón Guzmán said Havana is “ready to defend” itself if attacked after months of a U.S. oil blockade and the threat of political intervention from the Trump administration....
Pulitzer Winners Announced in Arts
Daniel Kraus' 'Angel Down' and Bess Wohl's 'Liberation' are among Pulitzer winners in the arts. The fiction prize was awarded to an author with a long history in fantasy, horror and young adult novels....
Elon Musk emailed OpenAI about settlement before trial
Elon Musk sent an email to OpenAI two days before the trial in his lawsuit, asking about a potential settlement, CBS News reports. The details of the email were under scrutiny during Monday's testimony....
Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni Settle Lawsuit
The two sides settled their legal dispute over 'It Ends With Us' ahead of a planned trial. The lawsuit was related to claims that Baldoni conspired with publicists to damage Lively's reputation....
Trump's Disapproval Rating Hits New High
President Trump's disapproval rating has surged to 62 percent, according to a recent poll. The ABC News/Washington Post/Ipsos poll found that 37 percent of respondents approve of his job performance. This could be a liab...
Shots Fired Near National Mall; Press Evacuated
A bystander was shot near the National Mall after an altercation involving the Secret Service. The press was evacuated from the North Lawn as a precaution. The shooting took place at 15th Street and Independence Avenue a...