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How Christie and Trump’s Friendship Flourished, Then Deteriorated

How Christie and Trump’s Friendship Flourished, Then Deteriorated

The two men had a relationship that could be genuinely warm, and at other times transactional. Now they are vying for the presidency in open hostility.

Smoke from Canada wildfires spreads across U.S.

Smoke from Canada wildfires spreads across U.S.

Smoke from an outbreak of wildfires in Canada is spreading across the U.S., resulting in air quality alerts for over 80 million people.

DeSantis touts Texas cooperation after officials recommend charges

DeSantis touts Texas cooperation after officials recommend charges

A Texas sheriff's office said it had recommended criminal charges over two flights to Martha's Vineyard last year.

7 wounded in shooting after high school graduation ceremony in Virginia capital

7 wounded in shooting after high school graduation ceremony in Virginia capital

Authorities in Richmond, Virginia, say seven people were shot following a high school graduation ceremony held at a downtown theater near Virginia Commonwealth University

Arnold Schwarzenegger rejects heaven as 'some fantasy': 'You're six feet under'

Arnold Schwarzenegger rejects heaven as 'some fantasy': 'You're six feet under'

Arnold Schwarzenegger, former California governor and the onetime biggest movie star in the world, said in a new interview that heaven is just "some fantasy" only told by liars.

Apple's Vision Pro goggles unleash a mixed reality that could lead to more innovation and isolation

Apple's Vision Pro goggles unleash a mixed reality that could lead to more innovation and isolation

Reporters are a skeptical bunch, so it was unusual to hear so many of them raving about their firsthand experience with Apple’s next Big Thing

Missouri man executed for killing 2 jailers in failed bid to help inmate escape from a rural jail in 2000

Missouri man executed for killing 2 jailers in failed bid to help inmate escape from a rural jail in 2000

Missouri man executed for killing 2 jailers in failed bid to help inmate escape from a rural jail in 2000

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Prince Harry, in Dramatic Testimony, Accuses Journalists of Phone Hacking

Prince Harry, in Dramatic Testimony, Accuses Journalists of Phone Hacking

In a remarkable court scene, the prince took the stand for five hours to make his case that his phone was hacked by a newspaper group, as a lawyer for the defense grilled him about his claims.

Brazil's central bank takes backseat in government's consumer debt renegotiation program

Brazil's central bank takes backseat in government's consumer debt renegotiation program

Brazil's central bank has revealed that it did not actively participate in the development of the government's newly unveiled comprehensive consumer debt renegotiation program.

Destroyed Dam Sends Ukrainians Fleeing for Shelter

Destroyed Dam Sends Ukrainians Fleeing for Shelter

Many Ukrainians have learned to live with occupation and shelling. On Tuesday a new menace began lapping at their doors.

Why working in China is getting very risky for some U.S. companies

Why working in China is getting "very risky" for some U.S. companies

Elon Musk may be fine, but for smaller U.S. businesses, operating in China has become "very risky," a lawyer who works in the country tells CBS News.

Young girl, 11, sexually assaulted on amusement park ride by man, 57: police

Young girl, 11, sexually assaulted on amusement park ride by man, 57: police

United Kingdom police are investigating after a man allegedly sexually assaulted an 11-year-old girl on an amusement park ride on June 1.

Peruvian judge affirms extradition to U.S. of Natalee Holloway suspect Joran van der Sloot

Peruvian judge affirms extradition to U.S. of Natalee Holloway suspect Joran van der Sloot

A Peruvian judge on Tuesday affirmed this week's planned extradition to the U.S. of the main suspect in the unsolved 2005 disappearance of American student Natalee Holloway.

Bolsonaro to Face Trial Over Electoral Fraud Claims

Bolsonaro to Face Trial Over Electoral Fraud Claims

Brazil’s former president is accused of spreading false information about the nation’s election systems. A conviction would block him from office for eight years.

Technology

Apple's Vision Pro goggles unleash a mixed reality that could lead to more innovation and isolation

Apple's Vision Pro goggles unleash a mixed reality that could lead to more innovation and isolation

Reporters are a skeptical bunch, so it was unusual to hear so many of them raving about their firsthand experience with Apple’s next Big Thing

Apple's ambitious and expensive launch into virtual reality

Apple's ambitious and expensive launch into virtual reality

Apple is unveiling its Vision Pro headset, a virtual reality device set for release next year at a starting cost of $3,499.00. Carter Evans reports.

Apple unveils new iOS 17 features: Here's what users can expect

Apple unveils new iOS 17 features: Here's what users can expect

The company's operating system upgrade, coming September, adds live voicemail transcribing and an enhanced autocorrect tool.

You won't believe your eyes: Screens that fold, bend and expand

You won't believe your eyes: Screens that fold, bend and expand

New display technologies are changing the way we see things. Screens are getting bigger and smaller, along with more rollable and foldable.

Binance mishandled funds and violated securities laws, according to SEC lawsuit

Binance mishandled funds and violated securities laws, according to SEC lawsuit

The world's largest cryptocurrency exchange Binance and its founder Changpeng Zhao are accused of misusing investor funds, operating as an unregistered exchange and violating a slew of U.S. securities laws in a lawsuit filed by the SEC.

Soccer players demand change for rampant online racist abuse, turn to AI for protection

Soccer players demand change for rampant online racist abuse, turn to AI for protection

Missing penalties in a major international soccer final was bad enough for three Black players on England's national team. Being subjected to a torrent of racial abuse on social media in the aftermath made it even worse.

Federal judge calls Indiana attorney general's TikTok lawsuit largely 'political posturing'

Federal judge calls Indiana attorney general's TikTok lawsuit largely 'political posturing'

The fate of the Indiana attorney general's lawsuit against the social media company TikTok is uncertain after a federal judge lambasted much of the case as "political posturing.

Sports News

Reds promote top prospect Elly De La Cruz to make MLB debut against Dodgers

Reds promote top prospect Elly De La Cruz to make MLB debut against Dodgers

The Cincinnati Reds are promoting one of the top prospects in all of baseball in Elly De La Cruz before their series against the Los Angeles Dodgers.

Jack Nicklaus on board with historic PGA Tour-LIV Golf merger: 'Good for the game of golf'

Jack Nicklaus on board with historic PGA Tour-LIV Golf merger: 'Good for the game of golf'

Golf legend Jack Nicklaus appears to be on board with the historic merger between the PGA Tour, LIV Golf and the DP World Tour, which came unexpectedly on Tuesday.

Plaschke: PGA commits heinous act of hypocrisy by merging with LIV Golf

Plaschke: PGA commits heinous act of hypocrisy by merging with LIV Golf

The PGA Tour has essentially let Saudi Arabia, known for human rights violations, buy professional golf competition, columnist Bill Plaschke writes.

When Will Alcaraz and Djokovic Play Each Other at the French Open?

When Will Alcaraz and Djokovic Play Each Other at the French Open?

If everything goes right in the quarterfinals for Alcaraz and Djokovic, the two most dominant players on the men’s tour, the duel everyone has been waiting for will happen.

UIC recruit Emily Brecht’s clutch hitting gives Antioch an edge in supersectional: ‘She just steps up for us’

UIC recruit Emily Brecht’s clutch hitting gives Antioch an edge in supersectional: ‘She just steps up for us’

Emily Brecht relishes being in the spotlight with the game in doubt. So the Antioch senior was in her element in the seventh inning.

PGA, LIV golfers react to merger of rival leagues: 'Nothing like finding out through Twitter'

PGA, LIV golfers react to merger of rival leagues: 'Nothing like finding out through Twitter'

It was almost a year ago to the day that Saudi Arabia's LIV Golf teed off for the first time as the PGA Tour's newest rival, flush with defectors from golf's top circuit.

French Open Quarterfinalist Tsitsipas Takes On Doubles, With His Brother

French Open Quarterfinalist Tsitsipas Takes On Doubles, With His Brother

Tsitsipas is aiming to beat Carlos Alcaraz in Paris on Tuesday in a French Open quarterfinal, but what he really wants is to help turn his younger brother Petros into a doubles champion.

Politics News

House Oversight panel to move ahead with Wray contempt proceedings

House Oversight panel to move ahead with Wray contempt proceedings

The FBI will not turn over a document subpoenaed by GOP House Oversight Chairman James Comer, though top FBI officials showed the record to Comer and Democratic Rep. Jamie Raskin.

George Soros' son boasts of meeting with Kamala Harris; Twitter reacts: 'NOTHING TO SEE HERE FOLKS!'

George Soros' son boasts of meeting with Kamala Harris; Twitter reacts: 'NOTHING TO SEE HERE FOLKS!'

Alex Soros, George Soros' son, boasted publicly of meeting with Vice President Kamala Harris. He has maintained close contact to powerful Democrats.

What to Know About Chris Christie as He Enters 2024 Presidential Race

What to Know About Chris Christie as He Enters 2024 Presidential Race

Mr. Christie, a onetime star presidential recruit who finished in sixth place in New Hampshire in 2016, has become a fierce Trump critic.

Justice Dept. Reaches Cleanup Deal With Houston After Civil Rights Inquiry

Justice Dept. Reaches Cleanup Deal With Houston After Civil Rights Inquiry

The agreement is part of the Biden administration’s larger environmental justice agenda, which seeks to redress the disproportional impact of pollution on communities of color around the country.

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene says U.S. is 'not a safe country' for migrants

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene says U.S. is 'not a safe country' for migrants

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene blasted the Biden administration for opening its doors to illegal immigrants fleeing poverty, violence or the effects of climate change, saying the U.S. isn't a safe country in those respects.

Through Ties to Saudis, Golf Deal Promises Benefits to Trump

Through Ties to Saudis, Golf Deal Promises Benefits to Trump

The new alliance between the PGA Tour and LIV Golf is the latest example of how the former president’s relationship with Saudi Arabia has yielded gains, and criticism, for both.

Hard Right Grinds House to a Halt, Rebuking McCarthy for the Debt Deal

Hard Right Grinds House to a Halt, Rebuking McCarthy for the Debt Deal

Members of the ultraconservative Freedom Caucus effectively shut down the House floor for several hours, calling the speaker’s fiscal compromise with President Biden a betrayal.