State of the Race A Dead Heat with 8 Weeks to Go

Suspected driver who slammed truck into New Orleans crowd is dead, sources say

Two sources tell CBS News the driver is dead after a truck slammed into a New Orleans crowd early New Year's Day on the city's famed Bourbon Street, killing at least 10. Officials say the act was ...

CBS News - Jan. 1

The week's bestselling books, Jan. 5

The Southern California Independent Bookstore Bestsellers list for Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025, including hardcover and paperback fiction and nonfiction.

Los Angeles Times - Jan. 1

'Dead right in front of us': Witness shares what he saw on New Orleans' Bourbon Street

Jimmy Cothran recounts what he saw on New Orleans' Bourbon Street after a driver plowed into a crowd, leaving multiple dead and more wounded.

NBC News - Jan. 1

Federal official says suspect who drove into New Orleans crowd is believed to be dead

A federal official says the suspect who drove into a crowd on New Orleans' Bourbon Street is believed to be dead. NBC News' Tom Winter has details on the incident and the ongoing investigation.

NBC News - Jan. 1

Truck plows into Bourbon Street crowd in New Orleans, at least 10 dead | Special Report

At least 10 people were killed early Wednesday morning when a truck plowed into a crowd on New Orleans' Bourbon Street in the city's French Quarter as the popular tourist district celebrated New ...

CBS News - Jan. 1

10 dead, dozens injured after vehicle drives into crowd in New Orleans

At least 10 people are dead and 30 more injured after a vehicle struck a crowd on a popular nightlife street in New Orleans overnight, according to local officials. The vehicle plowed into New ...

The Hill - Jan. 1

Boys who vanished while playing soccer found dead near military base

Saul Arboleda, Steven Medina, and brothers Josue and Ismael Arroyo were playing soccer in Guayaquil on Dec. 8 when they went missing.

CBS News - Jan. 1

Hernández: Lakers go all-in on Austin Reaves and will learn whether he can become an all-star

The Lakers put their faith in Austin Reaves when they traded D'Angelo Russell, trusting the young shooter to help LeBron James and Anthony Davis.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 1

Green-Energy Firms' Pitch to Trump: You're Going to Need a Lot of Power

Instead of touting projects as “clean and affordable,” renewables firms are highlighting their projects’ ability to meet energy needs.

The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 1

At Trevi Fountain in Rome, Tourists’ Coins Go to Good Cause

Who gets to spend the millions of euros in change tossed into the Roman landmark?

The New York Times - Jan. 1

Here’s who snapped up Robert Redford’s charming coastal California cottage in just 3 weeks for $4.65 million

Robert Redford sold the Tiburon home for a half-million above his asking price.

MarketWatch - Jan. 1

17 Best Mattresses You Can Buy Online—We Tested for a Week Each (2025)

I’ve spent years testing dozens of bed-in-a-box hybrid, foam, and certified organic mattresses.

Wired - Jan. 1

CFP quarterfinal reactions: Penn State advances & G5 officially OUT with Boise State loss | College Football Power Hour

Caroline Fenton, Jason Fitz and Adam Breneman break down Penn State's 31-14 victory vs. Boise State in the College Football Playoff quarterfinals.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 1

US investors in China venture funds race to comply with new tech rules

Financial institutions rush to secure assurances their money is not being used to develop Chinese technology

Financial Times - Jan. 1

One dead after driver allegedly runs down two New Zealand police officers

Vehicle allegedly drove into two officers ‘at speed’ in Nelson, in a country where the killing of police officers on duty is rare. . A driver allegedly ran down two New Zealand police officers down ...

The Guardian - Jan. 1

The Heroic Race to Rescue 370 Orphans from a War Zone---Twice

A doctor’s plea for help evacuating Sudan’s al-Mygoma Home for Orphaned Children, caught in the middle of intense fighting, set off an extraordinary mobilization of supporters.

The Wall Street Journal - Dec. 31