This story originally appeared on CBS Chicago. One of the two brothers who claim actor Jussie Smollett paid them to pull off a fake attack took the stand on Wednesday. Smollett, 39, faces six counts of disorderly conduct and is accused of lying to police about the 2019 incident. Smollett, …
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The following is a transcript of an interview with former FDA Commissioner Dr. Scott Gottlieb that aired Sunday, November 21, 2021, on “Face the Nation.” MARGARET BRENNAN: We go now to former FDA Commissioner Dr. Scott Gottlieb, who is on the board of Pfizer. Good morning to you. DOCTOR SCOTT …
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An 18-year-old college student has been charged with arson over a fire that caused more than $25,000 worth of damage to a synagogue in Austin, Texas, federal officials announced Monday. The student, Franklin Barret Sechriest, was arrested on November 12 and remains in custody at Travis County Jail, according to …
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Federal health officials say an outbreak of salmonella tied to Citterio-brand salami snacks sold nationwide has now sickened 31 people in 10 states. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in investigating the rash of illness tied to recalled Citterio Premium Italian-Style Salame Sticks, the agency said Friday in an updated food …
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The following is the full transcript of an interview with Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen airing Sunday, November 14, 2021, on “Face the Nation.” MARGARET BRENNAN: Madam Secretary, thank you so much for having us and for making time. TREASURY SECRETARY JANET YELLEN: Well, thank you for the invitation. MARGARET BRENNAN: …
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Washington — The Supreme Court on Monday grappled with whether to allow a case brought by three Muslim men against the FBI to proceed, with the men arguing the federal government targeted them and their Southern California community for surveillance based on their religion. Across arguments spanning more than two hours, …
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Update: Oklahoma’s Pardon and Parole Board has voted to recommend clemency and a life sentence with parole for Julius Jones. Read our earlier story below. An Oklahoma man on death row for a murder he says he did not commit will have one last chance to plead his case at …
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As Democrats work to figure out how to raise revenues to pay for their social spending agenda, a new tax on billionaires has emerged as a serious consideration, but it is already receiving opposition from Republicans and skepticism from some Democrats and tax policy experts. What is a “billionaires tax,” …
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Columnist Nicholas Kristof is leaving the New York Times as he considers running for governor in Oregon. His departure is the surest sign yet that he plans to make a full pivot from journalism to politics. Kristof has been on leave from his column as he mulled the bid. According …
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Americans are quitting their jobs in record numbers — and women are leading “the Great Resignation.” Almost 3% of workers handed in their resignations in August, a record, the government reported Tuesday. The number of people quitting rose to 4.3 million, dwarfing the number of layoffs from employers, who cut …
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