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Justice Dept. investigating outside funding E. Jean Carroll received for civil lawsuits against Trump, sources say
43+ min ago (706+ words) May 28, 2026 / 5: 34 PM EDT / CBS News The Justice Department has launched a criminal investigation into a nonprofit run by billionaire Reid Hoffman that funded a portion of author E. Jean Carroll's civil litigation against President Trump, several sources familiar with the matter…...
New Trump administration rule forces most immigrants seeking green cards to return to home countries first
1+ hour, 38+ min ago (431+ words) Houston immigration attorneys say the policy memo, issued by U. S. Customs and Immigration Services late last week, has the potential to jam up immigration courts as people trying to remain in the U. S. legally seek to avoid deportation. Immigrants in Houston and…...
Nearly 100 firefighters battling major apartment fire, possible explosion in Dallas
2+ hour, 21+ min ago (27+ words) Nearly 100 firefighters have responded to a major apartment fire in Dallas. CBS News Texas reports. Nearly 100 firefighters battling major apartment fire, possible explosion in Dallas...
From the archives: Killing of Harambe the gorilla sparks backlash in 2016
2+ hour, 11+ min ago (50+ words) On May 28, 2016, Cincinnati Zoo officials shot and killed Harambe, a 17-year-old critically endangered western lowland gorilla, after he dragged around a child who climbed into his enclosure. Watch CBS News' coverage of the aftermath. From the archives: Killing of Harambe…...
White House has yet to release results of Trump's latest physical at Walter Reed
2+ hour, 17+ min ago (323+ words) May 28, 2026 / 4: 00 PM EDT / CBS News Washington " The White House has yet to release a summary the results of President Trump's latest physical exam, following his Tuesday visit to Walter Reed National Military Hospital." "Just finished my 6 month physical at Walter…...
Watch: Bessent addresses $250 bill with Trump's face on it
2+ hour, 42+ min ago (46+ words) Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told reporters on Thursday that legislation was making its way through Congress to potentially clear the way for President Trump's face to appear on a proposed $250 bill commemorating America's 250th birthday. Watch: Bessent addresses $250 bill with Trump's…...
Houston Astros at Texas Rangers odds, picks and predictions
2+ hour, 52+ min ago (369+ words) The Houston Astros (25-32) and Texas Rangers (25-30) close out their 4-game NL West series Thursday in Arlington, Texas. First pitch from Globe Life Field is at 8: 05 p. m. ET. Let's analyze MLB odds around the Astros vs. Rangers odds and make our expert…...
Here's how much interest a $125, 000 CD account can earn now
3+ hour, 37+ min ago (155+ words) May 28, 2026 / 2: 40 PM EDT / CBS News To better appreciate the value of a CD of this size, it helps to start by determining the interest-earning potential it offers for those with a $125, 000 deposit. Below, we'll break down the numbers savers need…...
What proof do banks require to protect Social Security funds?
4+ hour, 19+ min ago (324+ words) May 28, 2026 / 1: 58 PM EDT / CBS News For example, when a levy hits, banks are required to take steps to identify protected funds. However, that process depends on what information the bank has, how it's formatted, and in some cases, what documentation…...
Recovery mission declared at chemical implosion site where 9 are missing
5+ hour, 23+ min ago (39+ words) Officials are pivoting to a rescue mission at the site of a chemical implosion in Washington. Ranji Sinha, a reporter for CBS affiliate KIRO, joins with more details. Recovery mission declared at chemical implosion site where 9 are missing...