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22+ min ago (57+ words) Instacart has agreed to refund $60 million to customers to settle allegations that the grocery shopping service engaged in deceptive marketing and billing practices, the Federal Trade Commission said Thursday. CBS News reporter Karen Hua has more. Instacart to pay $60 million over allegations of deceptive practices Instacart to pay $60 million over allegations of deceptive practices...

1+ hour, 56+ min ago (780+ words) League City Council approved an ordinance Tuesday putting stricter regulations on boat owners at marinas. The new ordinance, which passed in a 7-1 vote, requires those who live on a boat at a marina for more than 10 consecutive days in a 30-day period to obtain a liveaboard permit. The permit allows the city to perform inspections and requires owners to keep a daily log of sanitation activity and any maintenance or operational issues. The annual fee for a liveaboard permit is $150. The stricter regulations come as a response to complaints, including sewage discharge, unlawful dumping and the presence of multiple derelict and abandoned vessels, according to the ordinance. The ordinance also states that the city has had increased criminal activity, disturbances and disorderly conduct at several marinas. "We had no real structure at all to prevent derelict boats. We had no…...

2+ hour, 13+ min ago (42+ words) President Trump on Thursday signed an executive order to reclassify marijuana as a Schedule III drug. CBS News White House reporter Aaron Navarro has more on that and the president's year-end address from Wednesday night. Inside Trump's executive order reclassifying marijuana...

2+ hour, 32+ min ago (140+ words) December 18, 2025 / 6:02 PM EST / CBS News Washington " TikTok has signed a deal to sell its U.S. operations to a consortium of American investors, CBS News has confirmed." Axios was first to report the deal. Under a law passed last year, TikTok's China-based parent company, ByteDance, must either sever ties with the social media platform's American operations or lose access to U.S. app stores and web-hosting services. The law set a January 2025 deadline, but President Trump has extended it several times, most recently until Jan. 23, 2026." In September, Mr. Trump signed an executive order paving the way for a deal brokered by his administration to keep TikTok operating in the U.S. under a new corporate structure with American investors. This is a breaking story and will be updated."...

2+ hour, 35+ min ago (438+ words) Welcome to week 15 of the Cyclone tracker! This is where we follow our resident weather-themed duo in rookie receivers'Jayden Higgins'and'Jaylin Noel, both out of Iowa State (hence, the "Cyclone" twins). As always, there will be analysis, projections, commentary, and relevant updates that happen in real time. Projected Week 15 storm path:'5.0 targets, 3.0 receptions, 25.5 yards, 0.1 TD, 5.5 fantasy points Actual Week 15 path:'1 target, 1 reception, 4 yards (4.0 avg.), 0 TDs, 1.4 fantasy pts Total stats through Week 15: 56 targets, 36 receptions, 397 yards (11.0 avg.), 4 TDs, 99.7 fantasy pts Analysis:'It was a relatively quiet Sunday afternoon for the former Iowa State Cyclone, as Jayden Higgins found himself with only one target for four yards in the Texans" 40-20 win over the Arizona Cardinals. Higgins had been on a five-game streak of at least 3+ catches, dating back to week 10"s 36-29 win against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Yet, it is a positive development for the…...

2+ hour, 44+ min ago (28+ words) An arrest warrant has been issued in the Brown University shooting, sources say. CBS News' Katrina Kaufman has more. Arrest warrant issued for Brown shooting suspect, sources say...

2+ hour, 49+ min ago (406+ words) December 18, 2025 / 5:45 PM EST / CBS News The Emmy Award-winning "CBS News Sunday Morning" is broadcast on CBS Sundays beginning at 9:00 a.m. ET." "Sunday Morning" also"streams on the CBS News app"beginning at 11:00 a.m. ET. (Download it here.)" Hosted by Jane Pauley " " "ALMANAC: December 21"Sunday Morning" looks back at historical events on this date. STAGE: The RockettesJane Pauley reports. To watch a trailer for "One to One," click on the video player below: " " "MOVIES: Remembering the treasured films of Rob ReinerTurner Classic Movies host Ben Mankiewicz looks back at the work of actor and director Rob Reiner, whose films became part of our shared cinematic language because of their humor, drama, and aching belief in humanity. " " "PASSAGE: In memoriam"Sunday Morning" remembers some of the notable figures who left us this week. " " "HEADLINES: The Epstein filesRobert Costa reports. " "HARTMAN: Secret Santa" " " To hear…...

3+ hour, 2+ min ago (617+ words) According to emails circulating among faculty, discussions on "race, gender ideology" and sexual orientation could be barred from introductory-level courses. About a month after adopting a policy requiring approval for courses that address race, gender, sexual orientation or gender identity, Texas A&M University System regents on Thursday approved changes that faculty worry might effectively ban those topics in introductory-level courses. According to the revised text shared with faculty, "no system academic course will advocate race or gender ideology, or topics related to sexual orientation or gender identity," unless it is a course offered only to graduate students or undergraduate students in their junior or senior years; has prior written approval from a campus president; and has demonstrated a "necessary educational purpose." Chris Bryan, the system's vice chancellor for marketing and communications, said in a statement, "These updates simply make…...

3+ hour, 8+ min ago (533+ words) Mayor John Whitmire, Bush and Obama administration colleagues, and Paige's family all paid tribute to Paige's legacy in public education policy. Former U.S. Education Secretary Rod Paige was remembered as a staunch advocate for children and their education during his funeral on Thursday in Houston, where he also spent time leading Texas' largest school district. "We appreciate your recognition of Secretary Paige," Houston Mayor John Whitmire said. "[He] Impact[ed] every child in America. So yes, we're celebrating this wonderful life. I'm personally celebrating because he made me a better public official." Whitmire issued a proclamation at the funeral, declaring that Dec. 18, 2025, would be "Rod Paige Day." Paige, who died Dec. 9 at 92, was remembered in a funeral service at Brentwood Baptist Church in Houston on Thursday. He will be honored with a ceremony at Mississippi's Jackson State University, his alma mater,…...

3+ hour, 10+ min ago (288+ words) The Texas Rangers officially announced a few moves Thursday morning with an eye on 2026 spring training. The club announced it had agreed to minor-league deals with seven players, including veteran catcher Jos" Herrera. Joining Herrera on the list of signings were infielder Jonah Bride, right-hander Gavin Collyer, catcher Cooper Johnson, infielder Andrew Velazquez, left-hander Anthony Veneziano and utility player Tyler Wade. Each of those deals comes with an invite to the Rangers" spring training camp. Herrera is a notable addition to the Rangers" catching platoon. The club has prioritized that position over the offseason, signing Danny Jansen after winter meetings concluded. Johnson is a familiar face for the Rangers, as he was a non-roster invitee for spring training in 2025. Collyer also has experience with the organization, making appearances at Double-A Frisco and Triple-A Round Rock last season. Meanwhile, Bride previously…...