Ford recalls nearly 300,000 F-Series trucks over defective fuel pumps
The truck recall is one of four issued by Ford Motor on the same day for a range of vehicles, including SUVs.
Woman’s 1981 murder solved with DNA; suspect killed in shootout
The initial investigation of Debra Lee Miller’s murder became mired in allegations of potential police misconduct.
FBI says it seized largest cache of homemade explosives in its history
A Virginia man was arrested on a gun charge, and investigators say they found a stockpile of pipe bombs at his home.
What to know about the company behind Puerto Rico’s massive blackout
Luma, a private company that distributes electricity in Puerto Rico, has blamed previous “financial mismanagement” for problems with the island’s grid.
U.S. strikes Houthi targets in Yemen after American warships attacked
The targets struck by U.S. forces had been used to attack American warships and commercial vessels, officials said.
Which companies have the most employees on H-1B visas?
Tesla founder Elon Musk is a vocal proponent of H-1B visas, and his company’s use of the program jumped sharply this year.
LEGO display collapses on kids, families after balloon drop mishap
Several children were hurt when a giant LEGO display collapsed during a New Year’s Eve event for kids in Massachusetts.
What to know about the College Football Playoff quarterfinals
Shehan Jeyarajah, a national college football writer for CBS Sports, breaks down the College Football Playoff quarterfinals, with the first game between Penn State and Boise State happening on New…
Some Jan. 6 defendants ask courts for permission to attend inauguration
Some of the defendants accused of being part of the Capitol attack on Jan. 6, 2021, are now asking courts for permission to return to Washington to attend the inauguration.
What to know about norovirus as cases surge across U.S.
New data shows cases of norovirus are rising in the U.S. According to the CDC, state health departments reported 91 cases during the week of Dec. 5, which is almost…