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U.S. launches new investigations into 60 countries as it fights to restore tariffs -- The Trump administration has launched investigations into dozens of countries accused of failing to crack down on forced labor, flexing a law that lets the federal government impose tariffs.
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Brave ROTC students credited with stopping deadly shooting at Old Dominion -- Officials praised the "brave" actions of ROTC students who confronted a gunman Thursday after he opened fire in a classroom on the campus of Old Dominion University, killing one person and injuring two others.7 hours ago
3 teens took part in a weeklong experiment to curb screen time. It worked. -- For one week, three New Jersey high schoolers agreed not to take their phones to bed, and to try different tools to reduce screen time.10 hours ago
U.S. military plane crashes in Iraq as status of crew is unknown, officials said -- An aerial refueling tanker crashed in Western Iraq, U.S. officials said.11 hours ago
Exclusive - White House mulls defunding civil rights election observer program - The federal observer program sends neutral observers to monitor election sites to ensure voters don't experience discrimination at the polls. 11H ago41 minutes ago
FBI closes 2020 election fraud inquiry demanded by NV's top federal prosecutor -- The FBI found only 38 non-citizens may have voted in the 2020 presidential election in the inquiry ordered by Sigal Chattah, Nevada's top federal prosecutor.13 hours ago
Millions of Americans skip meals, stretch medication to afford health care -- Even people with six-figure incomes are making financial sacrifices to pay for medical care, a new study finds.13 hours ago
What will it take for ships to brave the Strait of Hormuz again? -- Energy prices won't ease up until the Strait of Hormuz is secure, experts say. Here's what it will take to get the oil flowing again.13 hours ago
Suspect in synagogue attack lost family in recent airstrike in Lebanon, source says -- The attacker rammed a vehicle into Temple Israel in West Bloomfield and was confronted and killed by security, Oakland County Sheriff Michael Bouchard said.8 hours ago
Misty Copeland fires back at Timothee Chalamet ballet, opera comments -- Ballerina Misty Copeland responded to controversial comments made by actor Timothee Chalamet when he appeared to dismiss the significance of ballet and opera, saying, "No one cares."17 hours ago
Trump weighs Jones Act waiver amid rising fuel prices, White House says -- Easing the century-old shipping law could help lower fuel prices as the Iran war pushes crude oil near $100 a barrel, experts say.17 hours ago
Lawsuit alleges David Protein understates calories and fat of its bars -- Plaintiffs claim that David Protein bars contain "way more" calories and fat than what's displayed on the label.17 hours ago
Senate passes sweeping bipartisan housing bill, but House roadblocks remain -- The Senate approved a package of bills aimed at lowering housing costs, the most sweeping housing legislation in decades and a rare point of bipartisan consensus in an election year, with the issue of affordability top of mind for many voters.17 hours ago
Old Dominion shooting suspect was previously arrested for trying to support ISIS -- The suspect, who was killed following the shooting, had previously been imprisoned for several years for trying to support ISIS, the FBI said.11 hours ago
Dad of 3 felt forced to quit TSA job amid shutdown: "Family has to come first" -- More than 300 TSA officers have quit since the partial government shutdown began last month, according to agency statistics obtained by CBS News.18 hours ago