SOUTH COVENTRY TOWNSHIP, Pa. (CBS) — The search for escaped prisoner Danelo Cavalcante came to an end Wednesday on the 14th day of the manhunt in South Coventry Township, and a furry friend played a huge role in ending the search. RELATED: What you need to know about Chester County Prison …
Read More »Starbucks’ Pumpkin Spice Latte, an autumnal favorite for many, is 20 years old
The seasonal drink that made pumpkin spice a star is turning 20. And unlike the autumn days it celebrates, there seems to be no chill in customer demand. Starbucks’ Pumpkin Spice Latte, or PSL, goes on sale Thursday in the U.S. and Canada, as it does each year when the …
Read More »Dead body found in barrel at Malibu beach
A homicide investigation was in progress after a man’s body was found inside a container at a Malibu beach in Los Angeles County on Monday. Los Angeles County sheriff’s deputies responded to a report of a dead body found inside a 55-gallon drum on the beach at Malibu Lagoon State …
Read More »FTC Chair Lina Khan says AI could “turbocharge” fraud, be used to “squash competition”
Federal Trade Commission Chair Lina Khan is leading the Biden administration’s charge against massive tech companies allegedly looking to gobble up the competition. One area Khan is focused on is artificial intelligence, which she believes is an emerging threat to the American consumer. “We are seeing risks that AI could …
Read More »A year with the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: What worked? What challenges lie ahead?
The Suicide and Crisis Lifeline’s 988 hotline marked its one-year milestone this month. Mental health experts say the three-digit number made help more accessible than before. The hotline was designed with the idea that people experiencing emotional distress are more comfortable reaching out for help from trained counselors than from …
Read More »Trump trial date in classified documents case set for May 20, 2024
Washington — The federal judge in Florida overseeing the Justice Department’s case against former President Donald Trump over his alleged mishandling of sensitive government documents has set a date for his trial to begin in May 2024. U.S. District Judge Aileen Cannon said in a seven-page order Friday that the two-week …
Read More »As Powerball jackpot rises to $1 billion, these are the odds of winning
The Powerball jackpot is now worth $1 billion, but bettors’ odds of winning are slim. The pot rose from $922 million after there were no winners in Monday’s drawing for the grand prize. For $2, those who want a shot at winning the jackpot can get one ticket. The odds …
Read More »California toddler kills 1
A 3-year-old child accidentally shot and killed their 1-year-old sister on Monday with a handgun found in their San Diego home, police said. The San Diego County Sheriff’s Department received a call at about 7:30 a.m. on July 17 regarding a shooting at a home in Fallbrook, the authorities said …
Read More »Russia increasing unprofessional activity against U.S. forces in Syria
Russia’s activity against U.S. forces in Syria is increasing, and so is its unprofessional nature, making the recent uptick “qualitatively different” than in the past, says a senior defense official. On Friday morning, Russia flew an intelligence mission over a U.S. military garrison in Syria and conducted an “unprofessional” intercept …
Read More »Amid blockbuster decisions on affirmative action, student loan relief and free speech, Supreme Court’s term sees Roberts “back on top”
Washington — The end of the Supreme Court’s term last Friday brought momentous decisions on affirmative action, free speech and LGBTQ+ rights, and student debt relief, as the court’s six-justice conservative majority continued to wield its influence. But though the last days of the term saw the realization of conservative …
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