The price of crude oil has dropped significantly compared to a month ago, but drivers in the U.S. are still experiencing sticker shock at the gas pump.  Crude oil is down more than $20 a barrel, or a decline of almost 20%, from its March peak. But gas prices remain …

A California man was arrested for making violent threats against the Merriam-Webster over the dictionary company’s gender definitions, the Department of Justice announced Friday. Jeremy David Hanson, 34, from Rossmoor, California could face prison time if convicted for anonymously sending what authorities described as violent, “despicable” and “hate-filled” messages.  Between …

An attorney for Donald Trump hit back Tuesday at an effort by New York Attorney General Letitia James to have the former president held in contempt, claiming he doesn’t have documents demanded by James. James’ office asked a state judge on April 7 to issue an order of contempt against …

Louisville, Ky. — A Kentucky jury has awarded $450,000 to a man who sued his employer after he asked the company not to celebrate his birthday at work – but the company did, anyway. Kevin Berling told his manager at Gravity Diagnostics in Covington in 2019 that a birthday celebration …

It was a first at first base Tuesday night for San Francisco Giants coach Alyssa Nakken, who became the only woman in Major League Baseball history to coach on-field during a regular season game. Nakken, 31, took over first-base coaching duties at San Francisco’s Oracle Park after Antoan Richardson was …

Amazon plans to file objections to the union election on Staten Island, New York, that resulted in the first successful U.S. organizing effort in the company’s history. The e-commerce giant stated its plans in a legal filing to the National Labor Relations Board made public Thursday. Among other things, the company accused …

Manhattan’s district attorney reiterated Thursday that a long-running criminal investigation into former President Donald Trump and his company remains active. Alvin Bragg, who took over the investigation when he came into office on Jan. 1, 2022, said in a statement Thursday that his investigators and prosecutors are “exploring evidence not …

“I do love in hearing about your own career and your work on the campaigns, that you’ve been described as ‘an iron fist in a cashmere glove,'” said “CBS Evening News” anchor Norah O’Donnell. “Oh, that sounds pretty cool,” replied Valerie Biden Owens. “I like that. I’ll take that. Thank …

A family of musicians has received not one but two Grammy nominations in different categories. Nnenna Freelon is nominated for Best Jazz Vocal Album for her album “Time Traveler,” while her son is up for Best Children’s Music Album. “Time Traveler is a love letter,” Nnenna told CBS News of …

Salem, Oregon — A driver crashed a car into a homeless encampment in Salem, Oregon, early Sunday morning, killing four people and injuring three more, including the driver, authorities said. Police arrested Enrique Rodriguez Jr., 24, on Sunday evening. Rodriguez was charged with four counts of first-degree manslaughter, second and …