Pulitzer Winners Honored for 2025 Work
Washington Post, AP, Reuters and Minnesota Star Tribune among Pulitzer winners for 2025 work. The Post's coverage was credited with detailing President Donald Trump's efforts to reshape the national government....
Police clash with protesters after ICE arrest
Protesters clashed with police outside a New York hospital where an individual arrested by ICE agents was being treated, according to multiple sources. No source specifies the exact circumstances or outcome of the arrest...
Man Shot by Law Enforcement Near Washington Monument
A man spotted carrying a gun near the White House was shot by law enforcement after he opened fire on them. The Secret Service confirmed the incident....
Fewer AAPI Adults Experienced Hate Incidents, Poll Finds
A new AP-NORC/AAPI Data poll found that fewer Asian American and Pacific Islander adults are reporting overt anti-Asian attacks. However, many still worry about racial discrimination....
Iran Attacks on UAE Justify Forceful Response, Graham Says
Sen. Lindsey Graham called for a 'forceful response' to Iran after recent attacks on the UAE and international shipping. Reuters reports that the attacks have caused significant damage, while BBC says they are part of a ...
Met Gala faces protests, boycotts over Jeff Bezos
The Met Gala this year is facing protests and calls for boycotts due to its association with Jeff Bezos. Multiple celebrities have skipped the event in solidarity with the protesters....
Howard Lutnick's Connection to Jeffrey Epstein Questioned
The extent of Howard Lutnick's relationship with Jeffrey Epstein came under scrutiny after he gave contradictory statements. The investigation into their connection is ongoing....
Economic Conditions Rated Bad or Terrible by Young Americans
A recent survey found that 81 percent of young adults rate economic conditions as bad or terrible. The Generation Lab survey also found that 55 percent of respondents aged 18-24 view the economy as bad, while 29 percent ...
DOJ Asks Judge to Vacate Federal Reserve Subpoena Decisions
The Department of Justice has asked a court to vacate its decision to quash two subpoenas in the investigation into Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. The issue is now 'moot' according to U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro....
California Seeks Millions in Penalties from State Farm Over Wildfire Claims
California's Insurance Commission announced plans to levy multi‑million‑dollar penalties against State Farm after an investigation found the insurer violated state law in handling claims from the 2025 Los Angeles‑area wi...
Trump Teases Upcoming Release of New Pentagon UFO Files
Former President Donald Trump hinted that the Pentagon will soon disclose a new batch of UFO documents uncovered during his administration, sparking public interest and skepticism. He described the files as "very interes...
$30,000: CD vs. high‑yield savings vs. money‑market – which yields most interest?
CBS News breaks down the interest earnings on a $30,000 deposit in a certificate of deposit, a high‑yield savings account, and a money‑market account, showing the relative rates and potential returns for each option. The...
Trump’s ‘Project Freedom’ heightens U.S.–Iran standoff in Strait of Hormuz
In early May 2026 President Trump announced “Project Freedom,” pledging to guide commercial vessels through the blocked Strait of Hormuz, prompting Iran’s armed forces to warn they would not allow U.S. combat ships passa...
2026 Met Gala tickets cost six figures; fashion preview reveals themes and guests
CBS News reports that tickets to the 2026 Metropolitan Museum of Art gala are in the six‑figure range for invitees, while a separate interview outlines what attendees can expect in terms of theme, dress code, and celebri...
Star Wars fans celebrate May 4th with CBS interview on viral “Star Wars Explained” series
On “Star Wars Day,” CBS News hosts Alex Damon, creator of the popular “Star Wars Explained” videos, to discuss the franchise’s cultural impact and fan celebrations. The segment highlights the growing online community aro...
Monroe County Democrats denounce Senator John Fetterman as 'traitor'
The Monroe County Democratic Party in Pennsylvania issued a statement calling Sen. John Fetterman a “traitor” to Democrats and to voters who supported his campaign, criticizing his recent alignment with Trump administrat...
United Airlines Flight Strikes Light Pole and Truck at Newark Airport
A United Airlines 767-300ER arriving from Venice collided with a light pole and struck a parked truck on a runway at Newark Liberty International Airport, injuring the truck driver with minor injuries. All 231 passengers...
Two killed when vehicle plows into pedestrians on Leipzig’s Grimmaische Straße
Police in Leipzig, Germany, responded to a crash on Grimmaische Straße that resulted in two deaths and several injuries after a driver deliberately drove into a crowd near the city’s shopping district. Authorities are in...
Far‑right adopts 'Christ is King' slogan to spread hate, says The Hill
The Hill reports that far‑right activists have co‑opted the Christian phrase “Christ is King,” using coded language and emojis to target groups they dislike on social media. This weaponization has raised concerns among C...
World Liberty Financial sues billionaire Sun for defamation in escalating Trump‑backed lawsuit
The Trump‑affiliated lender World Liberty Financial filed a defamation suit against billionaire financier Sun, intensifying a legal feud that began when Sun sued the company for alleged fraud last month. The new filing s...