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Flyers contend with frustrating summer airline season

Surging summer delays and a record number of travelers have made a habitually horrible peak airline travel season feel even worse. Christina Ruffini has details.

Booz Allen to pay over $377 million to settle allegations of False Claims Act violations

Consulting firm Booz Allen is paying $377,453,150 to settle allegations that it violated the False Claims Act with improper billing, the Justice Department announced Friday.

Elderly, homeless most vulnerable in Phoenix's unrelenting heat

Phoenix, Arizona, on Saturday recorded its 23rd straight day with temperatures above the 110-degree mark. The scorching heat has first responders rushing to save the city's most vulnerable populations. Emma Lockhart has more.

Brother-in-law charged in Texas woman’s 1986 cold case stabbing murder after DNA links him to scene

The brother-in-law of a Texas woman stabbed to death in 1986 allegedly confessed to the murder this week after DNA linked him to the crime.

Fact-Checking Mike Pence on the Campaign Trail

The former vice president has made misleading claims about abortion, fiscal policy and military spending.

NYC EMT stabbed repeatedly by felon had 'significant' blood loss, needs surgery for nerve damage: DA

A New York City EMS worker allegedly stabbed repeatedly by a convicted felon will require additional surgery for nerve damage to her thigh, prosecutors said Friday.

Mike Reynolds, Champion of California’s Three-Strikes Law, Dies at 79

The murder of his daughter sent him on a successful quest to push for tougher sentencing at a time when violent crime was a top concern nationwide.

Around the world

Indonesian fitness influencer Justyn Vicky crushed to death by 450-pound barbell

A 33-year-old Indonesian fitness influencer died after a 450-pound barbell he attempted to lift broke his neck.

3 dead in Serbia after a 2nd deadly storm rips through Balkans

Meteorologists said the storms were of such powerful magnitude because they followed a string of extremely hot days.

A retired Canadian policeman has been charged with helping China intimidate someone

A former member of Canada’s national police force has been charged with alleged foreign interference involving China

White House adviser calls on China to hold nuclear arms talks

China's buildup of nuclear missiles and other strategic weapons requires that Beijing begin nuclear talks with the United States, White House national security adviser Jake Sullivan said on Friday.

Puerto Rico man found guilty of killing 8 at bar owned by rival drug trafficker following retrial

A man accused of killing eight people after opening fire at a bar rented by a rival drug trafficker in northern Puerto Rico has been found guilty following a retrial

Israeli man refuses to leave home he built into cliffside over 50 years despite eviction threat

Nissim Kahlon argues that authorities and officials approved of his home by connecting him to the power grid years after issuing a demolition order that never was carried out.

Cambodian leader's son, a West Point grad, set to take reins of power — but will he bring change?

Hun Sen has been Cambodia’s autocratic prime minister for nearly four decades, during which the opposition has been stifled and the country has moved closer to China

Technology

How hearing aids may decrease the risk of dementia

More than six million older Americans are living with dementia. A new study suggests that hearing aids may help slow cognitive decline. CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook takes a look.

How to Direct A.I. Chatbots to Make Them More Useful

To mitigate the production and spread of misinformation from chatbots, we can steer them toward high-quality data.

Caroline Ellison Writes About Ex-Crypto Mogul Sam Bankman-Fried

Ms. Ellison, a top executive in Sam Bankman-Fried’s business empire, recorded her thoughts on private Google documents that offer new insight into the collapse of the FTX crypto exchange.

James Cameron says AI ‘weaponization' is 'biggest danger': '"I warned you guys in 1984'

Oscar-winner James Cameron said in an interview on Tuesday that he thinks the possible "weaponization" of artificial intelligence tech is the "biggest danger.

Why you should never give someone your phone number on dating apps

Many people turn to dating apps to meet new people and find love; however, online scams are always lurking. Kurt "CyberGuy" Knutsson explains how to keep your info safe.

How to block those unwanted and annoying spam emails

You can protect yourself from potential threats and fake emails by changing your email address, recognizing spam and unsubscribing from mail lists.

How Do the White House’s A.I. Commitments Stack Up?

Seven leading A.I. companies made eight promises about what they’ll do with their technology. Our columnist sizes up their potential impact.

Sports News

NFL strength coach comes out as gay in a first for major U.S. pro leagues

"I don't want to feel like I have to lie about who I am seeing, or why I am living with someone else," Maxen said.

Tour de France teams throw jabs at each other over alleged beer drinking during off day

The manager of the cycling team that boasts the Tour de France's overall leader criticized another team for allegedly drinking beer and not taking the event seriously.

Amid uncertainty over his future, Shohei Ohtani struggles in Angels win

Shohei Ohtani gives up four home runs, but the Angels also hit four home runs in an 8-5 comeback victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates.

Garfield passing competition provides memorable moments for top City Section teams

Garfield hosts a four-team passing competition on Saturday, providing four teams a great way to end their summer before earnest season preparations.

O'Hearn has pinch RBI single in 9th, Orioles beat Rays 6-5 after blowing 5-run lead

Ryan O’Hearn had a pinch-hit RBI single in the ninth inning and the AL East-leading Baltimore Orioles rebounded after blowing a five-run lead to beat the Tampa Bay Rays for the second time in three days, 6-5

Shohei Ohtani next team odds: The favorites to acquire the two-way superstar

Everyone wants to know: Will the Los Angeles Angels trade Shohei Ohtani? And if so, where will he go?

Celebrities and fans travel from all over to watch Lionel Messi's MLS debut with Inter Miami

Kim Kardashian arrived at the stadium about an hour before the start of the match, with one of her children wearing Messi's Inter Miami jersey. Serena Williams and LeBron James were there, too, and James greeted Messi before the game.

Politics News

Feinstein says late husband's trust not paying her medical bills, asks court for more control

In a court filing, Feinstein argues that the people who control her husband's trust are not giving her money she requested to pay her medical bills.

Former GOP legislative candidate has been charged for his role in the US Capitol riot

A former Republican legislative candidate who traveled to Washington for the “Stop the Steal” rally has been charged with federal crimes for his role in the 2021 U.S.

National Democrats file absentee ballot lawsuit in Wisconsin ahead of state Supreme Court flip

A new lawsuit filed in Wisconsin by a national Democratic law firm seeks to once again allow voters to return absentee ballots in drop boxes, a practice that was barred by the state Supreme Court last year following criticism by former President Donald Trump.

Biden predicted in the '90s that he would be 'dead and gone' by the year 2020

President Biden, who will turn 81 this November and is seeking re-election next year, predicted in 1991 that he would be 'dead and gone' by 2020.

FBI conducted improper searches of U.S. officials in foreign surveillance database

FBI analysts conducted improper searches on a U.S. senator and two state officials using a foreign intelligence database, according to a declassified court opinion released Friday.

Alabama Education Department employee charged with sexually abusing young child

Marty Decole Wagner, who was employed by the Alabama Department of Education in government relations, was arrested Wednesday and charged with sexual abuse of a child under the age of 12.

Black mayor files federal lawsuit against town in wake of election

Patrick Braxton said that the "minority White residents of (Newburn), long accustomed to exercising total control over the government, refused to accept his election as mayor.