Officials in two of the three states probing their first cases of bird flu in dairy cattle this month said their hands are tied after the Food and Drug Administration pleaded with states to ramp up testing and restrictions on potentially infectious raw milk being sold to consumers within their borders. Wyoming, Iowa and Minnesota announced their first detections of …

NEW YORK — Former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s handling ofCOVIDin nursing homes was under scrutiny Tuesday in Washington, D.C. Republican lawmakers on the House Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Pandemic specifically asked him about the state’s nursing home guidance in the early days of the pandemic. On March 25, 2020, New York mandated that nursing homes must admit patients …

Washington— Federal investigators arrested eight foreign nationals located in the U.S. with alleged ties to the terrorist groupISISin recent days, multiple officials with knowledge of the operation confirmed to CBS News on Tuesday. U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) apprehended the Tajikistani nationals in Los Angeles, New York and Philadelphia, and they are currently facing immigration charges, the officials said. …

The jury of six men and six women that convicted Hunter Biden on three felony gun charges Tuesday wanted to review the evidence and didn’t want to “rush judgment,” said one anonymous juror in an interview with CBS News. The juror also said politics didn’t factor into their decision. “We never talked about the president throughout the deliberation,” said anonymous …

Medical debt will be stricken from credit reports in a change proposed by the White House that could help millions of Americans land a job, rent a home or obtain a car loan. Vice President Kamala Harris and Rohit Chopra, director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, formally announced the proposal to take unpaid medical bills off the table in …

Johnson & Johnson has agreed to pay $700 million in a nationwide settlement resolving allegations that it misled customers about the safety of its talcum-based powder products in its marketing. “Consumers rely on accurate information when making decisions about which products to purchase for their families,” Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul, one of 43 attorneys general involved in the lawsuit,saidin …

Kansas City homes are among the fastest-selling in the country, with many going for more than their asking price. Imagine, then, the surprise of one area couple to find their $1 million-plus house listed for sale on Zillow for a meager $10,200. Jamey and Lauren Bertram had no plans of moving from their five-bedroom ranch home when they were alerted …

Raytheon has for years systematically discriminated against older workers by phrasing job listings in a way that effectively rules out people over 40 as candidates or discourages them from applying for open positions at the defense contractor, a new proposed class-action lawsuit alleges. In a suit filed on Tuesday, the AARP Foundation alleges that Raytheon has violated federal and state …

With the Federal Reserve set to release its latest policy statement on Wednesday, inflation-weary consumers are eager to learn when the central bank might startcutting its benchmark interest rate, providing some relief from high borrowing costs. Unfortunately for consumers, the Fed is widely expected to keep rates steady amid stubbornly high inflation, which remains more than a percentage point above …

Gas prices are falling across the nation, a pleasant surprise for U.S. drivers as fuel prices typically surge this time of year. The average price for regular unleaded gas in the U.S. was $3.44 per gallon on Monday, down roughly 9 cents from a week ago, according to AAA. That’s 19 cents less than a month ago and 14 cents …

Merger discussions between National Amusements, which controls Paramount Global, and Skydance Media have ended without a deal. The two companies “have not been able to reach mutually acceptable terms regarding the potential transaction with Skydance Media for the acquisition of a controlling stake in NAI,” National Amusements said in a statement to CBS News. The announcement ends months of speculation …

Interest rates are high at the moment. And, that may be good news for savers. That is, as long as those savers make wise moves with their savings. One such move is to open a $10,000 three-year certificate of deposit (CD). That’s because CDs offer fixed returns for the entire term of the account. And, with today’s interest rates being …

June and the warmer summer months come with the prospect of fun outdoors and a return to steady exercise for some pets. For pet owners, however, this June may also mark a smart time to improve their budgets with a robust and cost-effective pet insurance plan. With policies averaging less than $100 per month (often cheaper if paid annually), owners …

As you age, it’s normal to start thinking about retirement and the joys and challenges that come with it. If you’re in your 40s, it may be some time before you retire. But, planning for that time now can have its benefits. However, that involves more than simply deciding how much money you’ll save to maintain your current quality of …

A rare white grizzly was killed after being struck by a vehicle on the Trans-Canada Highway, about 12 hours after her two bear cubs died after being hit by a car on the same roadway, Parks Canada officials said on Tuesday. Park officials received a report that the two cubs were struck and killed early Thursday morning. On the evening …