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2 arrested in shooting death of 6-year-old Kansas boy

2 arrested in shooting death of 6-year-old Kansas boy

Lakevis Sloan, 20, and an unnamed 17-year-old male were charged with second-degree murder in the shooting death of Sir'Antonio Brown.

DeSantis expected to announce presidential bid next week, sources say

DeSantis expected to announce presidential bid next week, sources say

Multiple sources told CBS News Wednesday that Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is expected to announce a 2024 presidential bid next week. Ed O'Keefe has the latest.

San Francisco 'serial stalker' who targeted women is convicted, DA says

San Francisco 'serial stalker' who targeted women is convicted, DA says

A serial stalker who assaulted several women in San Francisco was convicted, prosecutors said. Bill Gene Hobbs faces up to eight years in prison for touching women and running off.

Michigan boy who used slingshot to save sister from kidnapper says he 'was just lucky'

Michigan boy who used slingshot to save sister from kidnapper says he 'was just lucky'

A Michigan teenager who saved his sister from an abduction by using a slingshot says he was “freaking out" when he reached for the uncommon weapon.

NJ AG sues school district over parental notification policy, alleges discrimination against LGBTQ students

NJ AG sues school district over parental notification policy, alleges discrimination against LGBTQ students

New Jersey Attorney General Matthew Platkin is suing a school district over a policy his office asserts is discriminatory against LGBTQ students.

Blue Bell releases Dr Pepper Float ice cream flavor

Blue Bell releases Dr Pepper Float ice cream flavor

The new product, available in 23 states, consists of Blue Bell vanilla ice cream "swirled together with Dr Pepper flavored sherbet."

Texas expands migrant bus operation, sending first group to Denver

Texas expands migrant bus operation, sending first group to Denver

In over a year, Texas has transported more than 19,000 migrants to Washington, D.C., New York City, Chicago and Philadelphia on over 400 buses.

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Michael Jordan's 1998 NBA Finals sneakers sell for a record $2.2 million

Michael Jordan's 1998 NBA Finals sneakers sell for a record $2.2 million

In 1998, Michael Jordan laced up a pair of his iconic black and red Air Jordan 13s to bring home a Bulls victory during Game 2 of his final NBA championship — and now they are the most expensive sneakers ever to sell at auction. The game-winning sneakers sold for $2.2 million at Sotheby's in New York on Tuesday, smashing the sneaker auction record of $1.47 million, set in 2021 by a pair of Nike Air Ships that Jordan wore earlier in his career.

Supreme Court sides with internet firms in suits by terror victims' families

Supreme Court sides with internet firms in suits by terror victims' families

The court sidestepped a ruling that could have limited the scope of a federal law known as Section 230 that serves as a powerful shield for internet companies.

Russia agrees to extend Ukraine grain deal to boost global food security

Russia agrees to extend Ukraine grain deal to boost global food security

Russia has agreed to extend a deal that allows Ukraine to ship grain to boost global food security. They will be able to ship grain via the Black Sea to parts of the world that are facing hunger.

Your Tuesday Briefing

Your Tuesday Briefing

Pledges for more military aid from Ukraine’s European allies.

First full-size 3D scan of Titanic shows shipwreck in new light

First full-size 3D scan of Titanic shows shipwreck in new light

Deep-sea researchers have completed the first full-size digital scan of the Titanic, showing the entire wreck in unprecedented detail and clarity, the companies behind a new documentary on the wreck said Thursday.

84-year-old climber rescued from mountain in Nepal while seeking record

84-year-old climber rescued from mountain in Nepal while seeking record

An 84-year-old climber attempting to become the oldest person to summit all the world's highest peaks was rescued Thursday from a mountain in Nepal where he was injured.

Ecuadorian president invokes 'nuclear option,' disbands legislature after attempted ouster

Ecuadorian president invokes 'nuclear option,' disbands legislature after attempted ouster

Embattled Ecuadorian President Guillermo Lasso, one of Latin America's only conservative leaders, has disbanded the nation's legislature after it attempted to remove him from office.

Technology

AI expert taps UN officials to learn how to build a global AI regulatory body

AI expert taps UN officials to learn how to build a global AI regulatory body

Gary Marcus, a cognitive scientist and expert on AI, said he's consulting with people in the UN and UNESCO about how to create a global AI regulatory agency.

How artificial intelligence could fundamentally change certain jobs

How artificial intelligence could fundamentally change certain jobs

A report released in March found that AI services could automate as many as 300 million fulltime jobs worldwide.

Big networking and tech firm signs downtown San Jose office lease

Big networking and tech firm signs downtown San Jose office lease

A big telecommunications networking and tech company has leased space in a downtown San Jose office highrise.

Extremism Finds Fertile Ground in Chat Rooms for Gamers

Extremism Finds Fertile Ground in Chat Rooms for Gamers

In the past year, about half the people who played online multiplayer games in the world’s major gaming markets encountered extremist statements, a new study found.

Senators reintroduce Kids Online Safety Act to help protect children

Senators reintroduce Kids Online Safety Act to help protect children

The proposed legislation seeks to provide parents and minors with new controls to help mitigate the negative effects of social media.

Editorial: Seven threats AI presents to the future of our society

Editorial: Seven threats AI presents to the future of our society

Congress and tech industry must move swiftly on regulations to ward off potentially disastrous consequences.

Your DNA Can Now Be Pulled From Thin Air. Privacy Experts Are Worried.

Your DNA Can Now Be Pulled From Thin Air. Privacy Experts Are Worried.

Environmental DNA research has aided conservation, but scientists say its ability to glean information about human populations and individuals poses dangers.

Sports News

Joel Dahmen’s tee shot hits fan, golfer takes care of drinks: ‘Hope you enjoyed the beers’

Joel Dahmen’s tee shot hits fan, golfer takes care of drinks: ‘Hope you enjoyed the beers’

Golfer Joel Dahmen hit a fan in the calf during his practice round at the PGA Championship on Wednesday, with Dahmen paying for the fan's beers for the day.

Steve Reaven’s baseball rankings and player of the week for Lake County

Steve Reaven’s baseball rankings and player of the week for Lake County

Danny Newman does it all for Wauconda, which is No. 10 in Steve Reaven’s Lake County baseball rankings.

Chicago Sky will open the season without Isabelle Harrison, but the team is mum on whether the forward needs surgery

Chicago Sky will open the season without Isabelle Harrison, but the team is mum on whether the forward needs surgery

Chicago Sky coach James Wade said Isabelle Harrison is sidelined by an unspecified injury but declined to provide further updates, despite a social media post by Harrison’s mother bringing her daughter’s availability into question.

Matt Ryan looks ahead to broadcasting career, hints at desire to play in 2023: 'We'll see what happens'

Matt Ryan looks ahead to broadcasting career, hints at desire to play in 2023: 'We'll see what happens'

Although four-time Pro Bowler Matt Ryan is stepping into the broadcast booth, he made it clear he isn't ready to step away from football given the NFL's unpredictability.

Wisconsin man charged with stealing $600,000 from online sportsbook accounts

Wisconsin man charged with stealing $600,000 from online sportsbook accounts

Joseph Garrison, an 18-year-old from Madison, Wisconsin, faces six charges for allegedly stealing $600,000 from 1,600 DraftKings accounts.

Thirtieth Major League Soccer team headed to San Diego

Thirtieth Major League Soccer team headed to San Diego

The professional soccer team will begin competing as an expansion club in 2025 in the city's Snapdragon Stadium.

Oakland A’s final destination is unknown, but rookie outfielder is getting somewhere in a hurry

Oakland A’s final destination is unknown, but rookie outfielder is getting somewhere in a hurry

Everyone knew Esteury Ruiz was fast. The Athletics have learned Ruiz is also an aggressive clutch hitter.

Politics News

The Religious Landscape is Undergoing Massive Change. It Could Decide the 2024 Election.

The Religious Landscape is Undergoing Massive Change. It Could Decide the 2024 Election.

The new decennial Religion Census offers cause for hope — and alarm — for both parties.

State Department offers to share classified cable with key lawmakers

State Department offers to share classified cable with key lawmakers

House Foreign Affairs Committee chairman Michael McCaul has threatened to hold Secretary of State Antony Blinken in contempt of Congress for failing to comply with a subpoena over the cable.

Why the DeSantis Braintrust Thinks It Can Actually Beat Trump

Why the DeSantis Braintrust Thinks It Can Actually Beat Trump

Donors, governors and plenty of GOP voters are just waiting for the Florida governor to enter the race before they ditch the former president, according to DeSantis’ growing team of political pros.

'Squad' Democrat calls Marjorie Taylor Greene a White supremacist, says she wants Black people 'targeted'

'Squad' Democrat calls Marjorie Taylor Greene a White supremacist, says she wants Black people 'targeted'

The "Squad's" Rep. Jamaal Bowman, D-N.Y. called Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, R-Ga., a White supremacist, and claimed she wanted Black people "targeted for harm."

Supreme Court rules against Andy Warhol estate in fight over Prince image

Supreme Court rules against Andy Warhol estate in fight over Prince image

The court split 7-2 in its decision, with Justice Elena Kagan and Chief Justice John Roberts in dissent.

New Hampshire Honored a ‘Rebel Girl.’ Then It Found Out She Was a Communist.

New Hampshire Honored a ‘Rebel Girl.’ Then It Found Out She Was a Communist.

A historical marker honoring the labor leader and feminist Elizabeth Gurley Flynn in her birthplace of Concord, N.H., was taken down after Republican lawmakers called the Communist activist “anti-American.”

Granholm defends support for gas pipeline, citing energy security

Granholm defends support for gas pipeline, citing energy security

"These are really hard decisions," President Joe Biden's Energy secretary said.