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Democratic chair blasts Mayorkas, Wray for failure to testify; threats hearing postponed

The Democratic chair of the Senate Homeland Security Committee blasted the heads of the FBI and Department of Homeland Security on Thursday, issuing a rare but sharp rebuke of the two officials for ...

Politics - The Hill - 3 days ago

Mayorkas, Wray draw fire for declining to testify in public at threats hearing

Lawmakers reacted with anger at the homeland security chief and FBI director.

Death penalty for Idaho college murders suspect would be 'dehumanizing', defense argues

Whether the man accused of murdering four University of Idaho students can be punished with the death penalty if convicted will be the focus of a planned hearing Thursday.

Kinzinger: Hegseth hearings will be 'pretty brutal'

Former Rep. Adam Kinzinger (R-Ill.) said that the hearings to appoint former Fox News host Pete Hegseth as secretary of Defense would be “pretty brutal,” considering the nominee's sexual assault ...

Politics - The Hill - 2 days ago

People Are Hooked on Costco Hearing Aids, and This Is Why

Devoted customers come for the free hearing aid cleanings and leave with full carts.

Tech - The Wall Street Journal - November 2

Supreme Court to Hear Louisiana Congressional Map Dispute

The case, which will not affect this election cycle, involves a legal fight over how the state draws its voting maps and could determine the political power of Black voters there.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 4

Sara Sharif’s stepmum was ‘possessed’, court hears

A father accused of killing Sara Sharif says his daughter was abused by her stepmum, a court hears.

The chance to hear a unique Beatles bootleg — for $250,000

How a superfan’s desire to tell the story of the Fab Four in Canada unearthed the recording of a 1965 gig

Business - Financial Times - November 9

Watch live: House convenes hearing on UFOs

The House Oversight Committee will hear testimony Wednesday from a number of witnesses about their experience with unidentified anomalous phenomena (UAPs) — or UFOs. It marks the first ...

Politics - The Hill - November 13

These Guys Hacked AirPods to Give Their Grandmas Hearing Aids

Three technologists in India used a homemade Faraday cage and a microwave oven to get around Apple’s location blocks.

Tech - Wired - November 13

Matt Gaetz Is the Perfect Man for the Job

Trump’s choice to lead the Justice Department is a flagrant provocation that is, like a pulpy B movie, so bad it’s good.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 15

The truth is out there: Experts testify at UFO congressional hearing

Experts testified at a House oversight committee hearing Wednesday on potential alien life, suggesting that there are intelligent beings that live off the planet. They also urged governmental ...

GOP warns Gaetz hearings will be 'Kavanaugh on steroids'

Senate Republicans are warning confirmation proceedings for former Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) will be like “Kavanaugh on steroids,” referring to the contentious hearings for Supreme Court nominee ...

Politics - The Hill - 3 days ago

Senate Homeland Security hearing with Wray and Mayorkas postponed

FBI Director Christopher Wray and Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas were scheduled to take part in a Senate hearing on worldwide threats Thursday, but that hearing was canceled. CBS ...

Lottery to Be Held for Coveted Seats at Menendez Brothers Hearing

The court is expecting high demand and has announced a public lottery for a limited number of seats at a status hearing in Los Angeles on Monday.

Top stories - The New York Times - Yesterday

‘No threat to public’ after bomb threats, Pennsylvania governor says

Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro confirmed that there were "multiple bomb threats" at polling locations. Shapiro assured the public that the threats were not credible.

The New Threat to Brazil’s Forests: Chemicals

Authorities use satellites to track deforestation caused by chain saws or fire. Now criminals are using chemicals to degrade trees — and evade detection.

World - The New York Times - October 29

The Papers: 'Putin's nuke threat' and 'Farmageddon!'

Wednesday's headlines are led by growing fears over Russia's nuclear threat and the farmers' protests.

How serious are Putin's nuclear threats?

Three Ukrainians on how their lives have changed and their hopes for peace

Four words you never want to hear: ‘You can’t retire now’

If you really want to stop working, get sound advice about how long your money will last.

Business - MarketWatch - October 26

Hear a Chopin Waltz Unearthed After Nearly 200 Years

An unknown work in the composer’s hand has emerged in a New York museum, the first such find in more than a half century. The pianist Lang Lang plays it here.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 27

Gérard Depardieu skipping sex assaults hearing, lawyer says

Actor Gérard Depardieu, who is facing trial for the alleged sexual assaults of two women on a film set in 2021, won't appear before a criminal court in Paris on Monday due to health reasons, his ...

Gérard Depardieu to miss hearing in sexual assault case, lawyer says

French movie icon Gerard Depardieu was scheduled to appear at a pre-trial hearing in Paris for his sexual assault case Monday, but his lawyer says the 75-year-old is too sick to attend. The case ...

London conference hears UK and Israeli criticism of conduct of Gaza war

Speakers at event call for commitment to a two-state solution and urge Labour government to do more. Middle East crisis – live updates Criticism of the Israeli government and calls for ...

World - The Guardian - October 28

Medic assumed drug overdose, Russian spy poisoning inquiry hears

Paramedics found Sergei and Yulia Skrippal in an area known to be frequented by drug abusers.

Musk ordered to attend court hearing over $1 million voter giveaway

Elon Musk has been ordered to attend a court hearing in Philadelphia Thursday after he was sued by District Attorney Larry Krasner.

Musk ordered to attend hearing over $1M cash giveaway to voters

A Philadelphia judge is set to address a bid by the city’s district attorney to stop Elon Musk and his America PAC from continuing to award multi-million dollar prizes to registered voters in ...

Politics - NBC News - October 31

Your waiter does not want to hear about your digestive issues

A pasta restaurant worker reports on an unhappy side effect of the gut-health movement

Business - Financial Times - November 2

Jury shown video of Sara Sharif dancing days before death

The images at the family home in Woking were taken four days before she was found dead at the house.

Supreme Court to hear dispute involving Louisiana congressional map

The appeal stemmed from a congressional map enacted in January that includes two majority-Black districts.

Michigan congressional candidate Paul Junge on what he's hearing from voters

Paul Junge is the Republican running for Congress in Michigan's 8th District against Democrat Kristen McDonald Rivet. Junge joined CBS News to discuss his race and what he's hearing from voters.

Cedric Richmond: 'You won't hear from the vice president tonight'

Harris campaign co-chair Cedric Richmond told supporters of Vice President Harris at Howard University that they would not be hearing from her on election night as the race remained undecided, but ...

Super Micro’s stock tumbles, as one line was ‘all investors needed to hear’

Super Micro shares set to shed another 20%-plus on Wednesday as the company acknowledged its filing delay could have some impact on the business.

Business - MarketWatch - November 6

Letby 'offered tips on getting away with murder', inquiry hears

The serial killer nurse joked with a friend after being accused of harming babies, an inquiry hears.

Supreme Court hears Facebook's bid to block Cambridge Analytica shareholder suit

The Supreme Court considered Wednesday a bid from Facebook to block a shareholder lawsuit over the Cambridge Analytica data scandal from moving forward. Shareholders sued the social media company ...

Politics - The Hill - November 6

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