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ISIS-inspired New Year's Eve terror attack in North Carolina was prevented, officials say
2+ hour, 19+ min ago (60+ words) Justice Department and FBI officials announced Friday that a planned terror attack in North Carolina on New Year's Eve was thwarted. U.S. Attorney Russ Ferguson said the suspect, who was allegedly inspired by ISIS, was 18-year-old Christian Sturdivant. CBS News' Scott…...
Grok chatbot allowed users to create digitally altered photos of minors in "minimal clothing"
2+ hour, 21+ min ago (202+ words) Updated on: January 2, 2026 / 12:17 PM EST / CBS News In a post on Friday responding to one person on Musk-owned social media site X, Grok said it was "urgently fixing" the holes in its system. Grok also included a link to CyberTipline,…...
What is a good amount of silver to own in 2026?
2+ hour, 24+ min ago (390+ words) January 2, 2026 / 12:05 PM EST / CBS News Start adding silver and gold to your investment portfolio today. There's no single "right" amount of silver for every investor, but experts typically recommend allocating anywhere from 5% to 15% of your total investment portfolio to precious…...
Sparklers ignited massive inferno that killed dozens at Swiss ski resort bar, official says
2+ hour, 33+ min ago (52+ words) Celebratory sparklers likely lit the massive fire that killed dozens and injured more than a hundred people at a popular bar in the Swiss ski resort of Crans-Montana, an official announced Friday. CBS News' Ramy Inocencio reports. Sparklers ignited massive…...
Republican and Democratic strategists on challenges ahead for NYC Mayor Mamdani
2+ hour, 43+ min ago (38+ words) Zohran Mamdani has been sworn in as the 112th mayor of New York City. Political strategists Joel Payne and Matt Gorman weigh in on the road ahead. Republican and Democratic strategists on challenges ahead for NYC Mayor Mamdani...
Epstein suvivors' lawyers say number of files yet to be released is larger than previously known
2+ hour, 49+ min ago (44+ words) Lawyers for Jeffrey Epstein survivors are alleging that a large number of files have yet to be released by the Department of Justice. CBS News' Scott MacFarlane reports. Epstein suvivors' lawyers say number of files yet to be released is…...
How much could a $25,000 CD account earn in 2026?
2+ hour, 55+ min ago (143+ words) January 2, 2026 / 11:35 AM EST / CBS News But before you commit that much money to a CD, you'll need to know if it's actually worth doing. After all, you're agreeing to keep your funds locked away for a set period of time,…...
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick calls audit of Texas Southern University financials ‘deeply disturbing’
3+ hour, 59+ min ago (717+ words) Hello Houston is live! Join the conversation: Email | Call/Text | Listen On Wednesday, TSU released a statement saying that it is "deeply appreciative for and highly values the work of the Texas State Auditor's Office, which has provided recommendations to…...
Indiana woman says tea laced with pills given to ex-fiancé was a chemistry experiment
7+ hour, 30+ min ago (559+ words) January 2, 2026 / 7:00 AM EST / CBS News It was in the early morning hours of Jan. 12, 2020, when 31-year-old Shea Briar was found clinging to life on a rural road in Jay County, Indiana. Briar was unable to communicate, and first responders were…...
High school softball coach recruited ex-player in murder plot, prosecutors say
7+ hour, 30+ min ago (42+ words) Prosecutors allege an Indiana high school softball coach enlisted a former player in a plot to murder her ex-fianc" in January 2020. Anne-Marie Green reports for "48 Hours." High school softball coach recruited ex-player in murder plot, prosecutors say...