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Irish golfer Shane Lowry said he feared being “slaughtered” on social media if he did not accept the two-stroke penalty he received at The Open Championship on Friday.

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth announced the nomination of Marine Lt. Gen. Michael Borgschulte to head the Naval Academy as Superintendent Yvette Davids moves to a Pentagon role.

The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline’s specialized services for LGBTQ+ youth have officially ended operations, meaning people contacting 988 for help no longer have the option to “press 3” to reach counselors specifically trained to respond to the needs of this group.

Deonte Banks — and his failures — were at the heart of one of the Giants’ more significant moves this offseason. 

Many travelers to the U.S. are now subject to a new $250 "visa integrity fee," part of the tax cuts and spending law signed by President Trump on July 4. 

A tourist boat capsized during a sudden thunderstorm in Vietnam on Saturday afternoon during a sightseeing excursion, killing 18 people and leaving nearly two dozen others missing, state media reported.

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Fox News' Watters apologized to the California governor for saying he lied about a call with Trump. "See you in court, buddy," Newsom replied.

Alec Van Khajadourian plays to his strengths.

The Environmental Protection Agency announced Friday afternoon that it is eliminating its scientific division, known as the Office of Research and Development.

A retired wallpaper designer transformed an 1895 Great Western Railway carriage into a luxury Airbnb at a former station after major restoration. "It's quite unique," said the designer.

Rob Schneider reflects on Colbert's CBS firing, noting free speech has consequences as his show reportedly lost $40 million yearly while alienating conservative viewers

Military bases in New Jersey and Indiana will house illegal immigrants, sparking opposition from Democrat lawmakers who claim it jeopardizes military readiness.

As part of his campaign to get rid of Jerome Powell, President Donald Trump has blamed the Federal Reserve chair for costing the country “hundreds of billions of dollars” by not slashing interest rates.

The search for victims of deadly flooding in Texas Hill Country is headed into its third week as officials try to pin down exactly how many people remain missing and lawmakers prepare to discuss authorities' initial response and providing better warning systems.

A Wall Street Journal report late Thursday added new scrutiny to President Donald Trump’s relationship with the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

A fatal MRI accident in New York claimed the life of a 61-year-old man who was drawn into the machine by his metallic chain, prompting an ongoing investigation by Nassau County Police.

Blustering weather and a punishing coastal links track have combined to serve up the ultimate test for the game’s best golfers at this week’s Open Championship.

London — The day Israeli-American hostage Keith Siegel was freed after nearly 16 months of captivity at the hands of Hamas terrorists in Gaza, he tells CBS News that he denied one final demand by his captors.

The "menswear mastermind" is speaking out against backlash she's received from the "Last of Us" actor's fans.

The project’s architects called for glass; Trump appointees demanded expensive marble.

The final illegal immigrant who escaped a New Jersey ICE center was arrested by the FBI in Los Angeles, completing the capture of all four inmates described as "public safety threats."

The parents of an Idaho college student brutally murdered in 2022 say they still don't know why Bryan Kohberger killed their daughter, even after he pleaded guilty to avoid the death penalty.

Research shows there were 134,663 cases of child nicotine poisoning from 2010 to 2023, with pouches causing more serious medical outcomes despite declining overall rates.

A popular hiking trail in New York's Adirondack Mountains has been closed for more than a month due to a bull moose exhibiting "unusual behaviors," state officials said. 

Prominent liberals including Ben Stiller and Sen. Elizabeth Warren expressed outrage over CBS' decision to end "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert" in May 2026.

A Senate Republican is championing soil health, as a key foundational block in President Donald Trump's wellness movement, with bipartisan legislative package.

It’s over for Dylan Dreyer and her husband, Brian Fichera.

A man charged with murder in the 1983 death of his then-girlfriend has been extradited to Oregon and made his first appearance in court this week.

Since Donald Trump returned to the White House, his Justice Department has promised, reneged, and then promised again to deliver new and potentially explosive evidence on the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein’s alleged underworld of pedophilia.

Sports teams mocked the viral moment of the alleged affair between Astronomer CEO Andy Byron and CPO Kristin Cabot on the Kiss Cam at Gillette Stadium.

“Torture is a celebration of life and human dignity,” Miller argued in high school.

The Journal published a story on Thursday, alleging the president wrote a bawdy message to Epstein in a collection of birthday letters.

New York’s nightlife always has flair — but these five boozy, buzzy haunts are taking cool, quirky and strange to new heights.

A 17-year-old has been charged with murder in the death of a paddleboarder who went missing in Maine, authorities said on Friday.

Russian officials warn NATO's new Baltic deterrence strategy could 'unleash World War III' after a US general discussed capabilities to 'take down' the Kaliningrad exclave.

A controversial new Washington state law is slated to take effect this month, but Roman Catholic Clergy and the U.S. DOJ have been pushing back.

The end of “The Late Show” will mark the end of an era.

At least three people have died in an explosion at a Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department’s training facility on Friday morning, according to US Attorney General Pam Bondi.

The couple, who were married in October 2012, shared a moment of light-hearted praise.

DHS criticizes federal judge for releasing transgender migrant, claiming the Biden appointee ignored undermined ICE's commitment to safe environments for women.

While “The Late Show” host Stephen Colbert was on his usual mid-summer vacation earlier this month, CBS executives weighed the pros and cons of canceling the unique but unfortunately unprofitable show.

Peacock will soon be charging consumers more to admire its plumage.

President Donald Trump’s “big, beautiful bill” includes major wins for business interests that carried out aggressive lobbying campaigns on Capitol Hill.

Viral Coldplay concert moment sparks social media firestorm after frontman Chris Martin joked about a couple on Kiss Cam, leading to a fake statement from alleged Astronomer CEO.

It is one of history's most intriguing "murders" — the mysterious disappearance over five centuries ago of two young princes from the Tower of London.

Aaron Phypers denies Denise Richards' domestic violence accusations, stating he has "never physically or emotionally abused" her despite the restraining order and allegations.

Washington — President Trump is set to sign a landmark bill to regulate cryptocurrency on Friday, one day after the bill passed the House despite some opposition from conservatives. 

Usyk travels to enemy territory in London seeking to regain a title he was stripped of

Protests in Mexico City against American tourists prompted government action on rental controls as locals express frustration over gentrification and the growing influx of foreigners.

A 38-year-old father was arrested by immigration officials outside his child's preschool in Oregon on Tuesday, officials said.

Rep. Joe Wilson warns Israeli airstrikes on Syria are 'suicidal' and could undermine regional stability, including normalization deals with Saudi Arabia and efforts to counter Iran.

The new CBA accidentally gives good teams access to cheap talent

Bergman had, in recent months, suffered from respiratory issues “but continued to write songs till the very end.”

Breaking down every team's offensive trio

Detective Bobbi Olson testified in Dr. James Craig's murder trial, where he's accused of poisoning his wife's protein shakes with cyanide during an affair

Chase customers are being targeted by phishing texts asking for urgent account verification. Here are tips for how to identify bank scam messages and protect your financial information.

Governor Abbott signs bill expanding ibogaine research in Texas after veterans and advocates push for investigating the psychedelic's potential to treat PTSD.

Amid the chaos of a tumultuous Baltimore Orioles season, a veteran hurler has (re)emerged as a bright spot on a team fighting through injury and roster uncertainty. All in a year that has reminded him all too much of what it means to be a major leaguer.

The president said he personally told the Fox Corp mogul the story was a ”scam” and warned him not to print it. “But he did, and now I’m going to sue his ass off,” Trump wrote on Truth Social.

The rodents have proliferated in Minot, where they are causing damage to driveways, sidewalks and lawns; and creating tripping hazards with their holes.

After spending a decade as a crime reporter, CNN Hero Debra Des Vignes created the Indiana Prison Writers Workshop, a nonprofit writing program that helps incarcerated people work through trauma and find community.

Border Patrol agents arrested 11 illegal migrants in a Sacramento parking lot, including one Mexican national with 67 prior bookings and a fentanyl conviction.

Syria’s Interior Ministry denies reports that government forces are being redeployed to Suwayda amid renewed fighting.

Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials will be given access to the personal data of the nation’s 79 million Medicaid enrollees, including home addresses and ethnicities, to track down immigrants who may not be living legally in the United States, according to an agreement obtained by The Associated Press.

The California senator had a blunt two-word remark for the president. Then he followed up with a demand.

Over 140 passengers and crew members aboard a Royal Caribbean International ship have been sickened by an unidentified illness, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's Vessel Sanitation Program said Wednesday. 

Israel's airstrikes in Syria have transformed a regional crisis into a power struggle involving Iran, Turkey and the U.S., each pursuing different strategic interests.

In a letter Thursday, the Federal Reserve chief rejected criticism the White House has leveled at him over the cost of renovation projects.

Investigation reveals suspect's shift from conservative to radical left-wing views, documenting anti-Trump rhetoric and training videos filmed at a family-owned martial arts studio.

Chevron will proceed with its $53 billion acquisition of Hess, after it prevailed in a landmark legal battle against larger rival Exxon Mobil to gain access to the largest oil discovery in decades.

Beverly Hills, Calif. — A whip wielded by Harrison Ford in "Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade" that once belonged to Princess Diana has sold at auction for $525,000.

There are many things that can cause a hernia, and experts weigh in on this specific claim.

Former Biden aide Annie Tomasini is set to testify before the House Oversight Committee under subpoena as part of the investigation into an alleged cover-up of Biden's mental decline while in office

Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro has been ordered to wear an electronic ankle tag and barred from speaking to foreign officials, CNN affiliate CNN Brasil reports.

Tech giant Meta has apologized and said it has fixed an auto-translation issue that led one of its social media platforms to mistakenly announce the death of Indian politician Siddaramaiah.

In their final dozen games before the All-Star break, the Mets started games with Huascar Brazobán, Chris Devenski, Brandon Waddell and Justin Hagenman. 

The painstaking recovery efforts continue for around 100 people still missing following the devastating July Fourth flooding along the Guadalupe River in central Texas.

It's part of measures to increase democratic participation, the government announced. The next national election must be held by 2029.

California Governor Gavin Newsom's presidential aspirations face challenges as his energy policies drive up gas prices, while he pursues aggressive green initiatives

President Donald Trump has asked Attorney General Pam Bondi to produce “any and all pertinent Grand Jury testimony,” related to accused sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein, seeming to bow to pressure to release more material on the case.

Social media users are divided over a man's complaint about stopping at stores after his 12-hour workday to buy kombucha and snacks for his girlfriend, who works shorter hours.

U.S. Army engineers developed robot coyotes to deter birds and wildlife from airfields, creating safer environments after five years of research at military installations.

Republican congressman fields bill to ban autopen use when presidents sign engrossed bills, executive orders, pardons, and commutations

Home Depot has a fraught, decades-long connection to immigrant day laborers.

The skyline-defining Marina Bay Sands is getting a fourth tower and new 15,000-seat entertainment venue. But its architect was given a clear brief: Don’t mess with an icon.

Washington — The Texas Legislature is set to convene Monday for a special session where it will attempt to redraw the state's congressional map to boost President Trump and his allies' efforts to maintain the GOP's grip on the U.S. House in next year's midterm elections.

Transgender clinic whistleblower challenges Gov. Gavin Newsom over dodging a question on whether 8-year-olds should have gender surgeries.

Gaza City and tents sheltering displaced Palestinians in al-Mawasi, southern Gaza, have been hit by Israel.

The new "America’s Top States for Business" rankings make one thing clear: the Trump administration's approach is not working for Virginia.

Felix Baumgartner, the daredevil who made a record-breaking parachute jump from the stratosphere in 2012, died Thursday in a paragliding accident in Italy, a local mayor confirmed. Firefighters who responded to the scene said they found a paraglider that had crashed into the side of a swimming pool in the city of Porto Sant Elpidio, on central Italy's eastern coast.

Women’s marathon world record-holder Ruth Chepngetich has been provisionally suspended after testing positive for a banned substance, the Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) announced on Thursday.

The propaganda-style video was slammed on social media as “downright embarrassing" and “really gross."

If President Donald Trump were to fire Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, it could have unintended and severe consequences that reverberate throughout the US economy and global markets.

Billy Joel reveals in a new documentary how he fell in love with his bandmate's wife, Elizabeth Weber, in his early 20s, leading to personal turmoil and his first marriage.

Millions of taxpayers could see a lower tax bill next year due to the so-called "big, beautiful bill" that was signed into law on July 4 by President Trump, with a recent analysis finding that every income group will see some savings. 

Americans are increasingly skeptical of Israeli actions in Gaza, according to a new CNN poll conducted by SSRS that also finds rising sentiment that the US should pull back on military aid to Israel.

The White House says President Trump's swollen legs are due to chronic venous insufficiency, while bruising has resulted from handshaking and aspirin use. He is said to be in "excellent health."

Most of the 24 million people in Affordable Care Act health plans face a potential one-two punch next year — double-digit premium increases along with a sharp drop in the federal subsidies that most consumers depend on to buy the coverage, also known as Obamacare.

After hearing complaints about his prices, a store owner in Brooklyn has apologized, and begun the laborious task of lowering thousands of them.