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Millions of dollars illegally seized from FedEx packages: Lawsuit
FedEx delivers over 3 billion packages a year and what is inside the packages can be anything from clothes to toys to even money. However, a new class action lawsuit alleged not all the money in those FedEx packages is going to the rightful recipient. According to the Institute for Justice, the nonprofit libertarian law… -
USA Gymnastics pursuing all avenues to keep Jordan Chiles’ bronze medal after appeal denied
The latest turn in the Olympic medal controversy involving gymnast Jordan Chiles did not go Team USA’s way. The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) denied USA Gymnastics’ (USAG) appeal of its ruling that Chiles take fifth place in the individual floor exercise final and must return her bronze medal. Chiles had initially scored a… -
US preps for potential Iranian-backed attack on Israel as early as this week
National Security Adviser John Kirby announced that the U.S. is bracing for potential “significant” attacks by Iran or its proxies in the Middle East, possibly occurring as early as this week. In response, the U.S. has bolstered its military presence in the region, a move Kirby described as aimed at deterring Iranian aggression and de-escalating… -
FBI investigating attempts to hack US presidential campaigns
The FBI is conducting an investigation following reports from both the Trump and Biden-Harris campaigns of attempted hacks into their communications. The alleged attacks include on three Biden-Harris campaign staffers and Roger Stone, a former adviser to Donald Trump. Stone told The Washington Post that his email had been compromised. “I was informed by the… -
Elon Musk interviews Donald Trump for 2 hours on X after delay
Elon Musk sats down with former President Donald Trump in an interview on X that lasted two hours. And the impact of an earthquake in Los Angeles is caught on live TV. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Tuesday, Aug. 13, 2024. Elon Musk interviews Donald Trump for 2 hours on X after delay Former… -
Campaign music dustup: Isaac Hayes’ family sues, Celine Dion speaks out
Former President Donald Trump’s recent rally in Montana attracted thousands of supporters as the Republican nominee looks to hit the right note with voters ahead of Election Day. However, Trump and his campaign are striking the wrong chord with some thanks to the music that was played at the event. One of those not singing… -
New twist in US gymnast Jordan Chiles’ Olympic medal saga
USA Gymnastics is challenging the ruling of Olympic officials that called for Team USA’s Jordan Chiles to return her bronze medal she won during the individual floor exercise final last week. Chiles was awarded the medal after her coach, Cecile Landi, submitted a review of the judges’ scores. However, the decision this weekend by the Court… -
Vance speaks on Trump’s plans for abortion pills, deportations
Republican vice presidential candidate Sen. JD Vance, R-Ohio, had multiple one-on-one interviews air on Sunday, Aug. 11. In the interviews, he spoke with CNN’s Dana Bash, CBS’ Margaret Brennan and ABC’s Jonathan Karl about former President Donald Trump’s plans should he be elected again in 2024. On CBS, Vance defended recent comments by the former president… -
Biden gives first interview since dropping out of 2024 race
A “CBS Sunday Morning” interview that aired on Aug. 11 was President Joe Biden’s first since pulling out of the 2024 race. Biden explained a major reason why he made the decision was so the Democratic Party could focus on what he says is the real issue: defeating former President Donald Trump. “Polls we had showed that it was… -
US sending submarine to Middle East amid new developments
U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin has ordered a guided missile submarine to the Middle East. And Tom Cruise gives the Paris Olympics a Hollywood ending as we look toward the 2028 Summer Games in Los Angeles. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Monday, Aug. 12, 2024. U.S. sending submarine to Middle East amid new… -
White Castle becomes latest restaurant to join value meal wars
White Castle is latest chain to join the value meal wars as restaurants try to attract inflation-worried customers who might be thinking of dining at other places or just staying at home. The company has cut the cost of its burgers by more than 30%. For a limited time, the Ohio-based chain is selling shareable… -
Columbia University exec’s home vandalized; 3 deans resign over antisemitic texts
The New York home of Columbia University’s Chief Operating Officer Cas Holloway was found vandalized with red paint, Nazi and Hamas imagery, and insects on Thursday, Aug. 8. Inverted triangles, which have been used by Hamas to identify Israeli targets and Nazis to tag prisoners during the Holocaust, were painted on the entranceway to Holloway’s apartment building. “Columbia unequivocally condemns vandalism, threats and personal… -
Bodycam video released of police response to Trump assassination attempt
It’s been nearly a month since the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump in Butler, Pennsylvania. Since then, questions have been swirling leading to multiple investigations and hearings on Capitol Hill and a change in leadership at the Secret Service. Now we’re getting new information directly through the lens of Butler police bodycam showing officers responding…