Washington — The revelation late Tuesday that the Justice Department’s investigation into the events of Jan. 6, 2021, now includes questions about the actions of former President Donald Trump and his allies has heightened speculation as to whether the former president could face legal trouble for his conduct related to …

Americans facing the toughest housing market in years aren’t just grappling with high property prices and rising mortgage rates, but are also increasingly at risk of natural disasters, such as floods, tornadoes and wildfires — no matter where they live. Amid the worst drought in at least 1,200 years, large …

A suspect has been arrested in an “ambush” shooting Thursday night in which one police officer was killed and a second wounded in Rochester, New York, officials said. The officers were sitting in a parked car as part of a plainclothes tactical unit when a gunman opened fire on them …

Motorists around the U.S. continue to get relief fueling up, with prices at pump falling below $4.50 for the first time since mid-May. The national average for a gallon of regular on Tuesday registered at half a cent under $4.50, according to the American Automobile Association. Gas costs are down more than …

The following is a transcript of an interview with Republican Rep. Adam Kinzinger of Illinois that aired Sunday, July 17, 2022, on “Face the Nation.” MARGARET BRENNAN: Republican Congressman Adam Kinzinger will be co-leading that hearing on Thursday. Good morning to you. REP. ADAM KINZINGER: Morning. MARGARET BRENNAN: So let’s …

Actor Tony Sirico, best known for his memorable turn as mobster “Paulie Walnuts” Gualtieri on “The Sopranos,” has died at the age of 79, his manager told CBS News on Friday. “A great, loyal client,” manager Bob McGowan wrote. “He would do anything to help people in need.” McGowan did …

Elon Musk says he’s withdrawing from his $44 billion deal to buy Twitter, throwing the social media company’s immediate future into doubt. In a securities filing Friday, Musk accused Twitter of lying about the number of bots and spam accounts on the platform, as well as failing to provide material he …

The family of an 11-year-old boy who died on a water ride at an Iowa amusement park a year ago filed a wrongful death lawsuit in state court Thursday, alleging the park failed to properly maintain and repair its rides. David and Sabrina Jaramillo, of Cedar Rapids and three of …

The parents of a teenager wounded during a mass shooting at Oxford High School in Michigan are suing the shop that sold the handgun used to kill four students and injure six other people. The complaint filed Tuesday in federal court in Detroit on behalf of Matthew and Mary Mueller …

Chicago —  A prosecutor has asked a federal judge to sentence Jerry Harris, a former star of the Netflix documentary series “Cheer,” to 15 years in prison for coercing teenage boys to send him obscene photos and videos of themselves and soliciting sex from minors at cheerleading competitions. Attorneys for …