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United CEO floated idea of United-American merger, sources say -- United CEO Scott Kirby floated the idea to Trump administration officials of United merging with American Airlines, according to sources familiar with the situation.
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L.A. schools strike averted as deal reached; schools open Tuesday -- A Los Angeles Unified School District strike has been avoided and schools are open Tuesday after the district and the Service Employees International Union reached an agreement.1 hour ago
2 Swalwell accusers discuss his downfall and the fear of coming forward -- Annika Albrecht, Ally Sammarco and influencer Cheyenne Hunt, who helped get their stories out, spoke with CBS News about the unraveling of the Democratic congressman's political career.2 hours ago
Justice Dept. report accuses Biden-era DOJ of uneven enforcement of FACE Act law -- The report claims the Justice Department under Merrick Garland "violated the rights of Americans" by only applying the law to support those in support of abortion rights, not those who worked at anti-abortion rights facilities.3 hours ago
Brian Hooker released from custody after wife's disappearance in Bahamas -- Bahamian police say the search for Lynette Hooker has turned into a search and recovery operation. Her husband has been released after days in custody.11 hours ago
U.S. military kills 2 in another alleged drug boat strike in eastern Pacific -- The latest strike on an alleged drug-trafficking boat brings the contentious campaign's death toll to at least 170.12 hours ago
Texas Rep. Tony Gonzales to step down as he faces expulsion vote -- The Texas Republican faces an expulsion vote stemming from his affair with a staffer who later died by suicide.13 hours ago
Trump won't back down from Pope Leo feud sparked by "60 Minutes" report -- President Trump told CBS News senior correspondent Norah O'Donnell that Pope Leo is "wrong on the issues" Monday after lashing out at the pontiff late Sunday in a Truth Social post.14 hours ago
Eric Swalwell says he will resign from Congress amid sexual assault allegations -- "I plan to resign my seat in Congress," Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell said Monday as he faces an expulsion vote.14 hours ago
DOJ fires at least 4 prosecutors involved in FACE Act cases during Biden admin. -- Among those fired is Sanjay Patel, a longtime federal prosecutor in the Civil Rights Division's criminal section who was placed on administrative leave last month, sources told CBS News at the time.15 hours ago
DHS orders thousands of employees back to work despite shutdown -- The Department of Homeland Security has ordered thousands of furloughed employees back to work, even as the agency technically remains shut down and unfunded by Congress.16 hours ago
McDonald's to start selling refreshers and crafted sodas nationwide in May -- McDonald's is expanding its cold beverage menu and also plans to introduce energy drinks later this year.16 hours ago
Ethics Committee investigating Swalwell over sexual misconduct allegations -- The bipartisan House Ethics Committee announced Monday it is investigating Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell of California.18 hours ago
DoorDasher delivers to White House, joins Trump in talking to press -- President Trump invited DoorDash delivery worker Sharon Simmons to talk about his "no tax on tips" policy.18 hours ago
Suspect in Molotov cocktail attack at OpenAI CEO's house charged with attempted murder -- The 20-year-old suspect is accused of traveling from Spring, Texas, to San Francisco to target OpenAI CEO Sam Altman's home and carry out the attack.13 hours ago