Discount retailer Dollar Tree is recalling more than 1 million Crafter’s Square Glue Guns sold nationwide because they can malfunction when plugged in, potentially burning people and property. People should unplug and stop using the recalled product, which sold for about $1 and can be returned to any Dollar Tree …
Read More »Georgia Governor Brian Kemp signs bill allowing guns to be carried without license
Georgia Governor Brian Kemp on Tuesday signed a law allowing residents to carry handguns in public without a license or background check. Kemp, a Republican, backed a similar proposal when he ran for governor in 2018, and expanding gun rights was a key part of his platform. He urged the …
Read More »America’s labor shortage is actually an immigrant shortage
U.S. employers say it’s a hard time to find and keep talent. Workers are decamping at near-record rates, while millions of open jobs go unfilled. One reason for this labor crunch that has largely flown beneath the radar: Immigration to the U.S. is plummeting, a shift with potentially enormous long-term …
Read More »Jury urged to convict 4 in plot to kidnap Governor Gretchen Whitmer as closing arguments begin
A prosecutor urged jurors Friday to convict four men in a plot to kidnap Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer, saying they were antigovernment extremists “filled with rage” and intent on igniting a civil war. Assistant U.S. Attorney Nils Kessler summed up the evidence on the 15th day of trial in federal …
Read More »Experts warn gas prices could take weeks to go down as Biden taps into oil reserves
U.S. and international gas prices moved lower Friday following President Biden’s announcement that he will release 1 million barrels of oil from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve every day through October to combat rising gas prices and inflation. Oil analyst Tom Kloza told CBS News that while drivers will see …
Read More »Hilaria Baldwin, mother of 6, says she is expecting another child with husband Alec Baldwin
Hilaria Baldwin and husband Alec Baldwin are expecting another child. The mother of six shared the news in an Instagram post Tuesday, calling it a “huge surprise.” “After many ups and downs over the past few years, we have an exciting up and a huge surprise: another Baldwinito is coming …
Read More »Full transcript of “Face the Nation” on March 27, 2022
On this “Face the Nation” broadcast moderated by John Dickerson: David Martin and Michael MorellRep. Adam Kinzinger, Republican from IllinoisBob Woodward and Robert CostaWill Hurd, former member of Congress and CIA officerMarie Yovanovitch, former U.S. ambassador to Ukraine Click here to browse full transcripts of “Face the Nation.” JOHN DICKERSON: I’m …
Read More »Eric Smith was 13 when he murdered a child. Now he’s back in the headlines.
Eric Smith, who spent 28 years behind bars for the 1993 murder of 4-year-old Derrick Robie, was released from prison in February 2022. “48 Hours” takes a look back at the notorious case: Morning of August 2, 1993: A final kiss goodbye “It’s OK, Mom. I’ll go by myself,” is …
Read More »Uber will allow New Yorkers to hail a yellow cab from the app
Starting this spring, New York City residents will be able to hail a yellow cab from their Uber app. Uber announced a partnership on Thursday that would make cab rides available from its app, bringing a onetime foe into its fold as the tech company struggles with driver shortages. The …
Read More »Why are gas prices so high
Gas prices are hitting record highs almost daily, causing financial pain at the pump for millions of Americans. But it’s also spurring questions about why fuel is so expensive — and who’s to blame. Consumers are also wondering when they might see some relief. Not surprisingly, soaring gas prices are …
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