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Amid Furor Over Adams Case, a Glimpse of a Charge Never Brought
Federal prosecutors said they had proposed a new charge against Mayor Eric Adams. Court filings suggest it related to the conduct of an aide who was charged with witness tampering.The New York Times - 4d -
Mexico releases cartel suspects into U.S. custody to face charges
Mexico agreed to hand over 29 people suspected of being cartel members into U.S. custody. Among those released is Rafael Caro Quintero, who's accused in the killing of a DEA agent in 1985.CBS News - 4d -
Minneapolis man charged with trying to join the Islamic State group
A Minneapolis man who allegedly expressed admiration for the truck attack in New Orleans that killed 14 people has been accused of trying to join the Islamic State groupABC News - 3d -
Three teenage girls charged over death of man, 75
The man was found injured in Islington on Thursday and died the following day in hospital.BBC News - 2d -
GM Leading EV Charge Despite Trump Targeting Subsidies
GM could convince more mainstream buyers to choose electric vehicles.Inc. - 2d -
Did Utah mom charged in husband's death poison him with a cocktail?
A medical examiner ruled Eric Richins, a Utah father of three, died of a lethal dose of fentanyl. His wife Kouri was charged in his death.CBS News - 2d -
US gynecologist charged with sexual abuse and performing unnecessary procedures
Sanjeev Kumar accused of abusing four women, medical fraud and reusing unsanitary devices arrested in Memphis. A gynecologist who is accused of sexually abusing four women in Memphis , ...The Guardian - 2d -
Men charged in 2023 murder of college student hit by stray bullet
Brianna Long, 21, was killed by a stray bullet as she was ending her shift at a bar called at The Pier, in Remerton, Georgia, authorities said.CBS News - 1d -
Criminal charges over Paddington statue cut from bench
The front of the sculpture was cut away and removed from a seat in author Michael Bond's home town.BBC News - 1d -
A South African woman goes on trial charged with kidnapping and selling her daughter
A South African woman has gone on trial charged with kidnapping and selling her 6-year-old daughter in a case that gained national attentionABC News - 1d -
House Democrats investigate DOJ's decision to drop Eric Adams charges
Two Democrats have asked for documents and communications related to the corruption charges against the New York mayor.CBS News - 1d -
Raskin, Crockett launch probe into DOJ call to drop Eric Adams charges
Democratic Reps. Jamie Raskin (Md.) and Jasmine Crockett (Texas), both members of the House Judiciary Committee, have launched a probe into the Department of Justice's (DOJ) moves to drop federal ...The Hill - 21h -
Home price growth has slowed. But high costs, economic worries have some buyers retreating
High prices and economic uncertainty are factors pulling homebuyers back out of the housing market, experts say.CNBC - Feb. 20 -
Warning of economic uncertainty as Walmart stocks tumble after retailer lowers sales outlook
CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady joins "CBS Mornings" to analyze a possible sign that the economy could slip back this year due to lower consumer spending. Walmart's yearly sales ...CBS News - Feb. 21 -
S&P 500 and Dow slide in worst day of 2025 amid economic worries
Stocks fell sharply after reports signaled concerns that President Trump's policies could be impacting the U.S. economy.CBS News - Feb. 21 -
Dow drops 700 points for worst day of 2025 so far on new fears about economic growth
Stocks sold off on Friday as new U.S. data sparked concern among investors over a slowing economy and sticky inflation, leading them in search of safer assets.NBC News - Feb. 21 -
Bank of Korea slashes rates to lowest since August 2022 on economic worries, cuts growth forecast
The Bank of Korea cut rates to 2.75% from 3%, in line with expectations from economists polled by Reuters, trimming rates for the third time in four meetings.CNBC - Feb. 25 -
10-year Treasury yield ends at nearly 11-week low as economic concerns build
Yields on 2- and 10-year U.S. government debt fell for a fifth straight session on Tuesday as traders considered the risks of slowing global growth and a potential domestic recession.MarketWatch - 6d -
Weekly jobless claims jump to 242,000, more than expected in latest sign of economic softening
Initial filings for unemployment benefits hit their highest level of the year last week.CNBC - 5d -
Friday’s ‘economic blackout day’ boycott shows shoppers are fed up with high prices. Will it hit retailers where it hurts?
One day can make a difference to retailers, but the biggest impact of the 24-hour economic blackout protest could be the message it sends about the mood among consumers right now.MarketWatch - 4d -
In address to congress, Argentine President Milei promises IMF deal and lauds economic wins
Argentina’s libertarian president Javier Milei has signaled that a new and much-anticipated deal with the International Monetary Fund is imminentABC News - 2d -
A samba school rises to Rio Carnival's top league, bringing an economic boom to its poor residents
Carnival always breathes life into the economy of Vila Vintem, on Rio de Janeiro’s west side, but this year there’s even more, with its Unidos de Padre Miguel samba school back in the top parade ...ABC News - 2d -
Treasury Secretary says Ukraine economic deal off after Zelenskyy "chose to blow that up"
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent tells "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that the economic deal with Ukraine is off the table after the heated Oval Office meeting — which Bessent attended — ...CBS News - 2d -
Treasury Secretary says Ukraine economic deal is not on the table after Zelenskyy "chose to blow that up"
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said an economic deal with Ukraine is not currently on the table after a contentious Oval Office meeting.CBS News - 2d -
A samba school rises to Rio Carnival's top league, bringing an economic boom to its poor residents
Carnival always breathes life into the economy of Vila Vintem, on Rio de Janeiro’s west side, but this year there’s even more, with its Unidos de Padre Miguel samba school back in the top parade ...ABC News - 1d -
Musk boasts federal cuts by hoisting chainsaw at conference
Elon Musk drives home his rapid shredding of the federal government by hoisting a chainsaw representing the slashing of jobs and spending during a conference. Some Republicans are facing pushback ...NBC News - Feb. 21 -
Eye Opener: Federal jobs cuts continue
Thousands more federal workers find themselves without a job as President Trump and billionaire Elon Musk continue their massive cuts. Meanwhile, bus explosions in Israel threaten the Gaza ...CBS News - Feb. 21 -
Federal agencies that could be impacted by job cuts
A federal judge has paved the way, for now at least, for President Trump, Elon Musk and the DOGE team to go ahead with mass layoffs of federal employees. CBS News senior White House correspondent ...CBS News - Feb. 21 -
German federal election 2025: what’s at stake?
Everything you need to know about the parties, policies and voting in Sunday’s pollsFinancial Times - Feb. 21 -
Who still makes the federal minimum wage of $7.25?
Some states have raised minimum wage for employees as the federal level has stayed at $7.25 an hour since 2009. The Trump administration has not signaled plans to boost the minimum wage, so what ...NBC News - Feb. 22 -
DOGE Email Throws Federal Agencies Into Chaos and Confusion
Across the US government, workers failed to get clear guidance on whether or how to respond to an email asking what they did this week, despite Elon Musk’s claim that their jobs are at risk.Wired - Feb. 23 -
Jim Jordan derides critics of federal workforce cuts
He cited an example from the Washington Post about a locksmith.Politico - Feb. 23 -
Jordan slams criticism of federal employee overhaul: 'Ridiculous'
Rep. Jim Jordan (R-Ohio) slammed the criticism of the overhaul of thousands of federal employees, calling some of the critiques “ridiculous.” Jordan joined “Fox News Sunday” to discuss the ...The Hill - Feb. 24 -
Alarm over Musk's latest demands for federal employees
Elon Musk posted on social media about federal workers having to document their work or risk losing their jobs. This comes as more details emerge about USAID worker firings and as Musk persists on ...CBS News - Feb. 24 -
Trump defends Musk’s ‘genius’ email to federal workers
President Trump on Monday defended tech billionaire Elon Musk after pushback over his email demanding federal workers list five accomplishments from the past week and in doing so, raising the of ...The Hill - Feb. 24 -
Deadline looms for federal workers over Musk’s demand
President Trump praised Elon Musk’s demand for federal workers to outline in an email what they accomplished last week – or face dismissal. But there is also confusion after the Trump ...NBC News - Feb. 25 -
Thune urges Musk to treat federal workers 'respectfully'
Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) on Tuesday urged Elon Musk and his team at the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) to treat federal workers respectfully as they look to cut ...The Hill - 6d -
21 federal employees resign in protest over DOGE
Twenty-one employees at Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency resigned Tuesday, saying in a letter sent to White House chief of staff Susie Wiles that they "will not lend our expertise to ...CBS News - 6d -
Federal workers in limbo over DOGE cuts
Federal workers are criticizing layoffs by Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency. 80 percent of the federal workforce is outside of Washington. Meanwhile, Musk is defending his directive ...NBC News - 6d -
Trump, Musk suggest dead people are on federal payroll
President Trump and Elon Musk made comments about their initiative to understand if any people on the federal payroll should not be included. The comments came after Mr. Trump's first Cabinet ...CBS News - 5d