Fewer U.S. workers applied for jobless aid last week, a sign the job market is recovering from the impact of the COVID-19 Omicron variant amid steady economic growth. Some 260,000 people filed first-time applications for unemployment aid in the week ended January 22, the Labor Department reported Thursday. That’s a …
Read More »An 18-year-old woman has been arrested by police in New Mexico, the second suspect accused of a kidnapping that ended in a man’s murder, CBS affiliate KRQE-TV reports. Anna Bella Dukes was arrested for the February 2021 shooting death of Elias Otero, Albuquerque police announced on Monday. Otero was shot …
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Before Sir Elton John returned to the stage Wednesday night in New Orleans, the iconic singer was feeling a little anxious. “I haven’t played for two years,” he told CBS News senior culture correspondent Anthony Mason. “I think it feels strange for everybody who’s a performer. I’ve been to a …
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The chief executives of America’s largest airlines warned of a “catastrophic disruption” to travel and shipping operations if telecommunication companies roll out their 5G technology as planned Wednesday without limiting the technology near U.S. airports. On Tuesday, AT&T and Verizon both confirmed to CBS News that they have voluntarily agreed …
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The following is a transcript of an interview with Virginia Senator Tim Kaine that aired Sunday, January 16, 2022, on “Face the Nation.” MARGARET BRENNAN: We go now to Sen Tim Kaine. He joins us from Richmond. Good morning to you, senator. SEN. TIM KAINE (D-VA): Good morning, MARGARET. So, …
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In a unanimous decision, North Carolina judges upheld maps drawn by Republican legislators and rejected claims of “extreme partisan gerrymandering” made by Democratic-leaning voting rights groups. While challengers to the maps plan to appeal the decision to the state supreme court, where Democrats hold four out of the seven seats, …
Read More »Celebrity attorney Alex Spiro is entering the world of Joe Exotic and Carole Baskin. The former New York City prosecutor turned lawyer to stars such as Jay-Z and Mick Jagger has been hired by Don Lewis‘ daughters to help solve the Tampa millionaire’s 1997 disappearance. He tells the latest in …
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Fresh Express is recalling 10 brands of salad mixes sold in 19 states after listeria was found in a sample test of one of the products. The meal-kit provider’s recall involves Fresh Express and private-label salad products produced at its plant in Streamwood, Illinois, Fresh Express announced Monday. Listeria can cause …
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Apple is edging closer to becoming the first publicly held U.S. company worth $3 trillion. In early trading on Monday, the technology titan’s shares nosed up 1%, valuing the entire company at $2.96 trillion, before finishing the day slightly down for a stock market value of $2.88 trillion. Apple reached …
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A jury found Josh Duggar, 33, guilty Thursday of two counts of downloading and possessing child pornography. The former reality star faces a sentence of up to 20 years in prison and fines of up to $250,000 on each count. Both sides delivered closing arguments and deliberations began Wednesday. According …
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