Millions of federal workers face deadline today over whether to resign

Southern California containment efforts continue today as winds weaken

Fires across the Los Angeles area have killed at least 25 people. The Palisades and Eaton wildfires continue to burn in California today. Here are the latest updates.

CBS News - Jan. 16

Hegseth is going to get confirmed whether he’s qualified or not: Heitkamp

Confirmation hearings are underway for President-elect Trump’s cabinet picks. Former Sen. Heidi Heitkamp and former Rep. Carlos Curbelo join José Díaz-Balart to share whether or not they believe ...

NBC News - Jan. 16

Biggest questions facing NFL's remaining playoff teams: Are Lions unbeatable? Will Bills get over the hump?

What's next for the contenders still in the hunt for a 2025 Super Bowl berth?

CBS Sports - Jan. 16

What Scott Bessent, Trump’s Treasury Pick, Might Get Asked Today

Scott Bessent, a billionaire hedge fund manager, will likely face tough questions on tax cuts and tariffs — and how bond markets might check his economic agenda.

The New York Times - Jan. 16

South Korea's Upbit Exchange Faces Business Suspension Over AML Violations

Yahoo News - Jan. 16

Investigation into whether murderer referenced killing schoolboy in rap

Reports in the Sun suggest the murder of schoolboy Jimmy Mizen was referenced in rap lyrics.

BBC News - Jan. 16

L.A. Fire Department officials face criticism over early wildfire response

The most dangerous of the winds in Southern California will be dying down over the next few hours, giving firefighters a much-needed break. Jonathan Vigliotti has new reporting on how some of them ...

CBS News - Jan. 15

Los Angeles mayor facing growing backlash over fires

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass is facing mounting criticism over her response to the deadly wildfires gripping her city. Some critics say the mayor's decision to travel to Ghana despite fire ...

CBS News - Jan. 15

Trump attorney general pick Pam Bondi faces questions over DOJ independence

Senators will on Wednesday begin their public deliberations over Donald Trump's choice to lead the Justice Department, former Florida state Attorney General Pam Bondi.

NBC News - Jan. 15

How a city worker stole over $53M in 22-year deception

Rita Crundwell used her position as Dixon, Illinois, comptroller and treasurer to embezzle $53.7 million for her Quarter Horse breeding operation and lavish lifestyle.

ABC News - Jan. 15

Draymond Green on whether Warriors would mortgage future to win now: 'Bad teams do that'

Golden State's veteran forward is in lockstep with the way the franchise has handled personnel decisions.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 13

Apple Faces $1.8 Billion Lawsuit in U.K. Court Over App Store

Lawyers representing the class action said that Apple excluded potential rivals from competing for customers on devices running its iOS operating system by forcing developers to sell their apps ...

The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 13

Hoda Kotb Departs NBC’s ‘Today’ Amid Lots of Praise and Tears

Special guests, including Simone Biles and Oprah Winfrey, offered tributes to the longtime host, capping off a week that “Today” had called a “Hoda-bration!”

The New York Times - Jan. 13

Apple to face court over claims it overcharged UK users on App Store

Class action alleges company is abusing its dominant position in the app market and 30% fee breaches laws. Business live – latest updates Apple will appear in court on Monday accused of ...

The Guardian - Jan. 13

Guardiola undecided on whether Kyle Walker plays for Manchester City again

Walker has told manager he wishes to leave Full-back played no part in City’s 8-0 rout of Salford Pep Guardiola is yet to decide if Kyle Walker will play for Manchester City again following ...

The Guardian - Jan. 12

Tomorrow's Top 25 Today: Auburn takes over No. 1, Tennessee slips in college basketball rankings

Auburn is in line to ascend to No. 1 in the AP poll Monday on the heels of Tennessee's first loss of the season

CBS Sports - Jan. 12

Tulip Siddiq faces calls to resign after Bangladesh leader’s remarks

UK City minister embroiled in property scandal tied to ousted government of her aunt, Sheikh Hasina

Financial Times - Jan. 12

Democratic officials facing questions, criticism from Los Angeles area residents over fire response

On Saturday, Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass and L.A. Fire Department Chief Kristin Crowley presented a united front at a press briefing, following reports the mayor had dismissed the chief over her ...

CBS News - Jan. 11

Special counsel Jack Smith resigns

Special Counsel Jack Smith has resigned from the Justice Department ahead of President-elect Donald Trump taking office, officials said in a court filing.

NBC News - Jan. 11

Jack Smith resigns from DOJ amid fight over Trump reports

Special Counsel Jack Smith formally resigned from the Department of Justice (DOJ) on Friday, a detail buried in a court filing as DOJ pushes to release his final report on his investigation into ...

The Hill - Jan. 11

‘I think there is life there. Today’: the race to put a human on Mars – in pictures

Ever since the first fuzzy images of its surface were captured in 1964, Mars has sparked imaginations worldwide. As Nasa publishes its photographic archives of the red planet, will Elon Musk’s wild ...

The Guardian - Jan. 11

Reform UK councillors resign in protest over Farage

A group of councillors in Derbyshire say the party "has lost its sense of direction" under Farage's leadership.

BBC News - Jan. 11

Biden on whether he regrets dropping out of the 2024 election

President Biden unexpectedly answered reporter questions on a wide range of topics on Friday, including if he regrets dropping out of the 2024 election. CBS News White House reporter Willie James ...

CBS News - Jan. 10

Elected officials in California facing criticism over wildfire response

At least 10 people are dead and over 300,000 have been ordered or warned to evacuate as wildfires continue to devastate parts of Southern California. Some residents have been quick to blame ...

CBS News - Jan. 10

Corona brewer gets slammed post-earnings, and we question whether to keep the stock

This was not the quarter we were looking for — and unfortunately, we see little reason to defend Constellation brands.

CNBC - Jan. 10

Vince McMahon will pay $1.7 million to settle SEC allegations over hush money agreements

Former WWE impresario Vince McMahon agrees to settle allegations by the SEC that he paid millions in hush money to two women without telling his board.

Los Angeles Times - Jan. 10

Will the new presidency affect WFH for federal workers?

Winds of change are blowing, and for federal workers these could bring an end to the widespread remote work policies adopted and enhanced during the pandemic. Recommendations from the new ...

The Hill - Jan. 10

DC sues federal government over pollution in Anacostia River

The District of Columbia is suing the federal government over pollution in the Anacostia River, hoping it will lead to a cleanup of the urban waterway

ABC News - Jan. 10

L.A. fire chief on whether budget cuts impacted the fire response

Los Angeles Fire Chief Kristin Crowley spoke to "CBS Evening News" anchor and managing editor Norah O'Donnell about whether $17 million in budget cuts hindered the agency's wildfire response.

CBS News - Jan. 9

Los Angeles mayor faces backlash over wildfires

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass repeatedly dodged questions about her leadership and alleged lack of initial presence during the ongoing wildfires affecting the area.

ABC News - Jan. 9

Andreessen Horowitz Wants to Shoehorn AI Into Everything in 2025. Whether You Want It or Not

Waves of hype have been unleashed on the public since ChatGPT’s unveiling in 2022. And investors have no intention of slowing down.

Inc. - Jan. 9

Jimmy Carter’s radical and courageous pragmatism offers a lesson for today

Jimmy Carter's legacy of radical pragmatism enabled him to broker peace between Egypt and Israel, and his approach can serve as a model for current leaders to address the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

The Hill - Jan. 9

Biden on whether he had stamina to serve another term: "I don't know"

The outgoing president ended his reelection campaign as he faced increasing concerns about his age.

CBS News - Jan. 8

What Trudeau’s Resignation Means for Canada

By suspending Parliament and promising to resign, the prime minister bought the Liberals time. But Canada will now face Donald Trump with a lame duck in charge.

The New York Times - Jan. 8

President Biden says he will become a great-grandfather today

President Biden said he is set to become a great-grandfather on Wednesday with the birth of his eldest granddaughter's first child.