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Cocaine "no worse than whiskey," Colombia's president says

Cocaine "is no worse than whiskey" and is only illegal because it comes from Latin America, said Colombian President Gustavo Petro, whose nation is the world's biggest cocaine producer and exporter.

CBS News - 1d

The flu season feels worse than normal this year. Is it?

It feels like everyone is sick right now. And while that is a slight exaggeration, the real situation isn't too sunny either.

The Hill - 1d

Rubio accuses USAID of 'rank insubordination'

Secretary of State Marco Rubio called out the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) on Monday for what he called "rank insubordination," adding that the agency and its procedures need ...

The Hill - 3d

Republican blocks Senate resolution in support of USAID

Sen. Jim Risch (R-Idaho) blocked a resolution in the Senate that supported the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) as the agency undergoes turmoil via the Trump administration. ...

The Hill - 3d

Former USAID official reacts to agency overhaul

U.S. officials confirmed to CBS News on Monday that the State Department would absorb the U.S. Agency for International Development as part of President Trump and Elon Musk's efforts to overhaul ...

CBS News - 3d

What does it mean for USAID now that Rubio is in charge?

Over the weekend, Elon Musk threatened to eliminate the main U.S. agency handling foreign aid. On Monday, it was announced that USAID would merge with the State Department under Marco Rubio's ...

CBS News - 3d

Lawmakers, legal experts warn shuttering USAID is unconstitutional

Lawmakers and legal experts are warning the Trump administration’s efforts to shutter the government’s foreign assistance agency is unconstitutional and is likely to face challenges in court. Over ...

The Hill - 3d

USAID worker-turned-lawmaker: 'This is no way to govern'

Sen. Andy Kim (D-N.J.), a former U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) employee, was among a chorus of Democrats on Monday blasting the turmoil surrounding the agency. “You have ...

The Hill - 3d

What is USAID and why is Trump reportedly poised to close it?

The US aid agency spends billions around the world on humanitarian support - but its future is in doubt.

BBC News - 3d

5 takeaways on Musk, Trump war with USAID

President Trump and billionaire tech entrepreneur Elon Musk have moved to shut down the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), which spent some $30 billion last year on humanitarian, ...

The Hill - 3d

Rubio notifies Congress of potential USAID 'reorganization'

Secretary of State Marco Rubio notified Congress on Monday that there could potentially be a reorganiztion of the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), as the separate agency appears ...

The Hill - 3d

What is USAID and how did it become a political firestorm?

Learn more about what USAID is and how it works after Department of Government Efficiency leader Musk says he and Trump are hoping to shut down the federal agency.

NBC News - 3d

Democrats blocked from entering USAID headquarters

A group of Senate and House Democrats were blocked from entering the headquarters of the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) on Monday. The Democratic lawmakers, who are opposed to ...

The Hill - 3d

Rubio says he is the acting head of USAID

Secretary of State Marco Rubio told reporter traveling in El Salvador with him that he is the acting administrator of the U.S. Agency for International Development and voiced his concerns about the ...

NBC News - 3d

USAID to merge into State Department with major budget cuts

The U.S. Agency for International Development will be folded into the State Department, sources tell CBS News. CBS News senior White House reporter Jennifer Jacobs has the latest.

CBS News - 3d

What to know about Trump, Musk and USAID

Staffers at the U.S. Agency for International Development, also known as USAID, were told to stay home Monday and billionaire Trump adviser Elon Musk says the agency is on the verge of being shut ...

CBS News - 3d

Musk says administration is on verge of shutting down USAID

Elon Musk, the administration's billionaire adviser and Tesla CEO, says the administration is on the verge of shutting the U.S. Agency for International Development.

CBS News - 3d

Musk: Trump 'agreed' USAID should be shut down

Tech billionaire Elon Musk said early Monday that President Trump has “agreed” to shut down the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), which administers billions of dollars of ...

The Hill - 4d

More than a million miss tax return deadline

Thousands of people left it to the last minute before the cut-off at the end of Friday.

BBC News - 4d

Musk calls USAID a 'criminal organization' that should 'die'

Tech billionaire Elon Musk said he believes the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) is a “criminal organization” that should “die.” “USAID is a criminal organization. Time for it to ...

The Hill - 4d

Future of USAID uncertain

Sources tell NBC News that more than a thousand civil workers and contractors with USAID have been placed on leave as the agency has become a target of Elon Musk and his Department of Government ...

NBC News - 4d

The Arc’teryx Toque Is More Than Just a Beanie

Worn by celebrities like Frank Ocean and Timothée Chalamet, the Arc’teryx toque isn’t only being used to keep heads warm.

The New York Times - 6d

Peace in Ukraine will require more than sanctions

President Trump has threatened to impose significant taxes, tariffs, and sanctions on Russia if a peace agreement is not reached promptly, but it remains to be seen if this approach will be ...

The Hill - Jan. 30

Weekly Jobless Claims Drop More Than Expected

While job opportunities are becoming harder to find, the low layoff rate meant better results than the Labor Department’s forecast.

Inc. - Jan. 30

The Los Angeles wildfires destroyed more than buildings

Leveling and rebuilding buildings will take several years. But restoring communities will take much longer.

The Hill - Jan. 29

Why are Australia so much better than England?

BBC cricket reporter Henry Moeran explores the possible reasons why the gap in quality between Australia and England is so significant in women's cricket.

BBC News - Jan. 28

More than 50 career civil servants at USAID are placed on administrative leave

The action targeted senior leadership across the agency, including top lawyers, three sources told NBC News.

NBC News - Jan. 28

McVay wants Stafford clarity 'sooner than later'

While head coach Sean McVay did not have an update on quarterback Matthew Stafford's future with the Rams at his end-of-season news conference, he said he hoped there would be clarity "sooner than ...

ESPN - Jan. 23

One reason renting is better than buying — for now

Tenants’ wages have gone up faster than rents, which has boosted affordability.

MarketWatch - Jan. 23

A Wedding Ceremony Reflecting More Than Just Their Love

Sydney Hopfer and Jes Graham, who met three years ago, pushed up their wedding date and used the occasion to include “our political statement.”

The New York Times - Jan. 22

Dortmund's issues run deeper than the dugout

In the midst of a four-game losing streak, Borussia Dortmund sacked Nuri Şahin on Wednesday, but the club's problems go much deeper than the manager.

ESPN - Jan. 22

UK borrows far more than expected in December

Government borrowing hits £17.8bn as chancellor Rachel Reeves faces pressure to turn around the economy

Financial Times - Jan. 22

Is a HELOC better than a credit card in 2025?

A HELOC could be better than a credit card this year, thanks to these three big reasons.

CBS News - Jan. 16

Amorim: Saints to teach me more than Arsenal

Ruben Amorim said he will learn more about his players when they face Southampton than during the performances against Liverpool and Arsenal.

ESPN - Jan. 15

The risk of dementia is much higher than experts thought

The lifetime risk of dementia after age 55 is double previous estimates, new research suggests

MarketWatch - Jan. 14

The Mothers on Broadway Are Finally More Than Monsters

Onstage, the flip-side of filial devotion has often been contempt. But a wave of forceful and multidimensional mothers suggests that may be changing.

The New York Times - Jan. 13

Saturday Sessions: Wilderado performs "Higher Than Most"

Wilderado was formed in 2015, when frontman Max Rainer and guitarist Taylor Wimpee met at Baylor University. In the decade since, the band has recorded two albums and five EPs, and toured the ...

CBS News - Jan. 11