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Trump Administration Adds Firing Squad Executions to Death Penalty
The Justice Department also reauthorized single-drug lethal injections in an effort to expedite capital punishment cases.
Wall Street Journal · 29m ago
Iran’s Foreign Minister Has No Plan for Talks With U.S. in Pakistan: Tasnim
Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi doesn’t currently plan to hold talks with U.S. envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner during his trip to Islamabad, Pakistan, according to a report on Friday from Tasnim, the news agency affiliated with the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. “There is basicall
Wall Street Journal · 1h ago
Department Of Justice Adds Firing Squad As Method For Federal Execution
The Department of Justice announced Friday it is moving to
The Daily Caller · 2h ago
Jeanine Pirro's Office Closes Investigation Into Fed Chair Jerome Powell
The DOJ announced Friday it has dropped a criminal probe into Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell regarding the central bank's major building renovations.
The Daily Caller · 3h ago
DOJ reinstates firing squads, pentobarbital for federal executions
The Justice Department announced Friday it would readopt the death penalty protocols for lethal injection and firing squads.
CBS News · 3h ago
Witkoff and Kushner expected to meet Iranian foreign minister in Pakistan
There's been no progress in recent days and escalation remains possible.
Axios · 3h ago
Google Expands Anthropic Investment With $40 Billion Commitment
Racing toward a potential IPO and grappling with computing needs, AI startup has amassed up to $65 billion in new funding deals.
Wall Street Journal · 3h ago
'My Living Nightmare': Rob Reiner's Son Breaks Silence After Tragic Double-Murder
Jake Reiner broke his silence Friday after the double-murder of his father, famous director Rob Reiner, and mother Michele Reiner, December 14.
The Daily Caller · 3h ago
Justice Department drops bogus probe of Jerome Powell
The Justice Department announced Friday that it’s dropping its probe into Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell.
Daily Kos · 4h ago
DOJ drops Fed Chair Powell probe: What it means for Kevin Warsh
CNBC senior economics writer Matt Peterson breaks down the Department of Justice's decision to close the criminal investigation into Fed Chair Jay Powell.
CNBC · 5h ago
Jefferies' David Zervos on DOJ closing Powell probe
David Zervos, chief market strategist at Jefferies, joins 'Squawk on the Street' to discuss the Department of Justice closing their criminal investigation into Fed Chair Jay Powell.
CNBC · 4h ago
Rob and Michele Reiner's son, Jake, speaks out about his parents' deaths: "My world, as I knew it, had collapsed"
Jake was at the funeral for one of his closest friends when he learned of his parents' deaths, he said.
CBS News · 4h ago
Netanyahu Says He Hid Treatment for Prostate Cancer Due to Iran War
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Friday that he had hidden from the public that he was diagnosed and treated for early stage prostate cancer. His treatment was successful and he is now healthy, he said. The cancer was discovered several months ago as part of routine follow up to surge
Wall Street Journal · 4h ago
Department of Justice to close criminal investigation into Fed's Powell
CNBC's Eamon Javers reports the latest news on the DOJ's investigation in Fed Chair Jay Powell.
CNBC · 5h ago
Justice Department drops probe into Fed Chair Jerome Powell
U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro said that the Federal Reserve's inspector general will investigate cost overruns in project to renovate the central bank's headquarters.
CBS News · 5h ago
Israel's Netanyahu says he was treated for prostate cancer, delayed the news so Iran wouldn't use it as "propaganda"
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says the successful operation for prostate cancer happened 18 months ago and that he is now in "excellent physical condition."
CBS News · 6h ago
DOJ drops criminal probe of Fed Chair Powell
DOJ drops criminal probe of Fed Chair Powell
CNBC · 6h ago
Iran Chief Diplomat to Visit Pakistan as Trump Talks Up Blockade
Iran’s foreign minister is expected to arrive in Pakistan, the main mediator between Tehran and Washington, though it was unclear if he’d meet American officials.
Bloomberg · 7h ago
Iran FM may arrive in Pakistan tonight, second round of U.S.-Iran talks expected: Reports
CNBC's Eamon Javers joins 'Squawk Box' with the latest news.
CNBC · 7h ago
Netanyahu reveals he quietly underwent treatment for undisclosed prostate cancer
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu quietly underwent treatment for prostate cancer, he said as he publicized the results of his annual medical examination.
CNN · 8h ago
Why Trump is considering plan to buy, resell Spirit Airlines and what it could mean
President Trump said his administration is considering a plan to buy Spirit Airlines as it faces potential liquidation and resell it in the future when fuel prices drop. Kris Van Cleave breaks down the potential bailout.
CBS News · 7h ago
Trump on potential plans for Spirit Airlines
President Trump is commenting on potential moves to bail out Spirit Airlines. CBS News' Kris Van Cleave reports.
CBS News · 6h ago
Details on U.S. blockade against Iran and impact to global economy
Pentagon officials provided details on operations in the Middle East against Iran as talks may resume in Pakistan between U.S. and Iranian officials. CBS News' Aaron MacLean and Olivia Rinaldi report.
CBS News · 1h ago
South Georgia wildfire destroys at least 90 homes, forcing evacutations and curfew as winds impact spread
A fast-moving wildfire in South Georgia has destroyed homes, forced evacuations, and officials warn that shifting winds could push flames into new areas as crews continue working to contain the blaze.
CBS News · 3h ago
Russian stuff blowing up: Prisoner exchange brings home 193 Ukrainians
There has been another prisoner exchange that has brought home 193 Ukrainian prisoners from Russian captivity. Two of the freed prisoners have birthdays today. A Russian drone factory is targeted by…
Daily Kos · 4h ago
Jim Furyk will get a 2nd shot as US Ryder Cup captain in 2027 with Tiger Woods out of the running
Jim Furyk would be the fourth U.S. captain to get a second chance dating to 1979, considered the modern era of the Ryder Cup.
Chicago Tribune · 4h ago
Russia and Ukraine Exchange 193 Prisoners Each in Latest Swap
Russia and Ukraine exchanged prisoners of war on Friday, swapping 193 from each side, the two countries said.
Bloomberg · 6h ago
CNN reunites collapsed Boston marathoner with competitor who helped him finish
Ajay Haridasse was nearing the finish of the Boston Marathon when severe leg cramps left him unable to stand. Two strangers stopped to help, supporting him all the way across the finish line. Ajay Haridasse and Aaron Beggs, one of the runners who assisted him, joined Victor Blackwell. Ajay says he feels “lucky” and “grateful” that two strangers stopped to help him.
CNN · 15h ago
Wildfire in South Georgia destroys homes while smoke moves into metro Atlanta air
Officials urge residents to prepare now and protect their homes as communities rally to support those already affected.
CBS News · 17h ago
Here's where the New England Patriots pick in the 2026 NFL Draft
The 2026 NFL Draft gets underway Thursday night, and the New England Patriots are scheduled to make 11 total selections over three days.
CBS News · 1d ago
Why Cavs’ Jaylon Tyson was thrilled about brother Jordyn being drafted by New Orleans Saints
About 300 miles away in Pittsburgh, wearing his big brother’s shoes, an emotional Jordyn Tyson walked across the 2026 NFL Draft stage as the No. 8 pick of the New Orleans Saints — a serendipitous moment.
Cleveland · 12h ago
Column: 1st-round pick Dillon Thieneman gives the Chicago Bears a wealth of speed, range and disguise options
One of the things the Chicago Bears desired was more speed on defense. That box was checked Thursday night with the selection of safety Dillon Thieneman in the NFL draft.
Chicago Tribune · 15h ago
U.S. Disputes Reports of Ships Breaching Blockade
American forces have directed 29 vessels to comply with its blockade of Iranian ports that began last Monday, according to U.S. Central Command, which oversees U.S. forces in the Middle East. So far only one of those vessels, the containership Touska, has [ignored the warnings and faced a boardin](h
Wall Street Journal · 1d ago
Iran Parliament speaker: Reopening Strait of Hormuz 'impossible' with breach of ceasefire
CNBC's Eamon Javers reports on news regarding the Iran war.
CNBC · 2d ago
Vintage Chicago Tribune: Meet the 12 Chicago Bears 1st-round draft picks who never played for the team
A look back at the dozen first-round picks by the Chicago Bears who never played for the team.
Chicago Tribune · 1d ago
Hundreds of wildfires burn across Florida and Georgia
Officials in both states cite dry conditions, high winds and drought as key factors making the fires difficult to control.
BBC News · 1d ago
Markets pricing in a U.S.- Iran deal but don't expect a linear future: Expert
Carole Nakhle, CEO of Crystol Energy says ongoing negotiations between the U.S. and Iran are a positive sign for the current energy supply crisis. Nakhle says that markets are expecting the two sides to reach a deal at some point. While investors expect de-escalation, she warns the path ahead won’t be smooth, with volatility still likely.
CNBC · 1d ago
Trump weighs in on Polymarket Insider trading arrest: ‘The whole world unfortunately has become somewhat of a casino.’
The Justice Department alleges a special forces soldier who participated in the raid to capture Nicolas Maduro made a series of bets on the prediction market Polymarket that earned him more than $400,000. Trump signaled some sympathy for the soldier when he compared him to former baseball player Pete Rose, who received a lifetime ban from the MLB for betting on his own games. “Now if he bet against his team, that would be no good, but he bet on his own team,” Trump said.
CNN · 2h ago
Person in custody in search for missing University of South Florida doctoral students
A person is in custody in connection to the disappearance of Zamil Limon and Nahida Bristy, authorities said.
CBS News · 3h ago
Trump on prediction markets: 'The whole world, unfortunately, has become somewhat of a casino'
"I don't like it, conceptually, but it is what it is," Trump said when asked about prediction markets.
Business Insider · 4h ago
U.S. soldier arrested for allegedly using insider information to make bets on Maduro removal
A U.S. Army special forces soldier, who took part in the January raid to capture Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, has been arrested for allegedly using insider information to place bets with the online prediction platform Polymarket. Nicole Sganga reports.
CBS News · 7h ago
Missing University of South Florida doctoral students now considered in danger
Two University of South Florida doctoral students from Bangladesh, last seen April 16, are now considered in danger as loved ones plead for help finding the couple.
CBS News · 8h ago
Donald Trump says the world ‘has become somewhat of a casino’ after U.S. soldier’s arrest for alleged Maduro raid bet
CNN’s Elliot Williams says prediction markets “have to get a closer look” after a soldier is charged for betting on outcome of Maduro raid
CNN · 9h ago
Live updates: Iran sending delegation to Pakistan for talks, sources say
An Iranian delegation is expected to arrive in Islamabad tonight as efforts ramp up to break the impasse in US-Iran negotiations. Follow for live news updates.
CNN · 15h ago
French Open: Carlos Alcaraz to miss Grand Slam title defence with wrist injury
Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz says he will miss next month's French Open because of an ongoing wrist injury.
BBC News · 4h ago
Trump insists he's in no rush to reach an Iran peace deal
President Trump says he is in no rush to reach a peace deal with Iran as potential talks stall. This comes as Israel and Lebanon extend their ceasefire. CBS News' Olivia Rinaldi and Charlie D'Agata report.
CBS News · 7h ago
Live Updates: U.S. and Iran remain locked in Strait of Hormuz standoff, Hezbollah rejects Lebanon ceasefire
Iran's top diplomat headed to Pakistan as Tehran's standoff with the U.S. over the Strait of Hormuz continues and Hezbollah "firmly rejects" the Lebanon ceasefire.
CBS News · 8h ago
Trump declines to give timeline on Iran war
President Trump told reporters in the Oval Office that he is not in a rush to reach a peace deal with Iran and is instead holding out for the "best deal." CBS News has this report.
CBS News · 9h ago
Bus crash shuts down Pentagon Metro Station in Arlington
The Pentagon Metro Station and Transit Center was closed Friday morning after a bus crash. Metro buses are being diverted to the Pentagon City station.
CBS News · 6h ago
Chiefs assistant coach accused of domestic battery
Kansas City Chiefs defensive backs coach Dave Merritt pleaded not guilty on Thursday to one charge of misdemeanor domestic battery, according to court records.
Cleveland · 4h ago
Honeywell disappoints on quarterly results — but delivers on its breakup plan
Investors focused solely on the numbers are missing the forest for the trees.
CNBC · 1d ago
Oil Declines as Officials in Pakistan Say US-Iran Talks Expected
Oil futures declined, erasing earlier gains, as officials in Pakistan said a second round of US-Iran talks was expected.
Bloomberg · 8h ago
Powerful tornado barrels through town in Oklahoma
A confirmed tornado moved across parts of Enid, a city of about 50,000 people near the state's northern border, according to the National Weather Service.
BBC News · 10h ago
Tornado roars through Enid, Oklahoma, destroys homes, forces Air Force base to close
A powerful tornado in Oklahoma on Thursday ripped roofs off buildings, destroyed homes, knocked down power poles and forced an Air Force base to close.
CBS News · 12h ago
Amos Hochstein on "tenuous" Lebanon-Israel Ceasefire
Amos Hochstein, TWG Global managing partner and former Biden administration adviser and Middle East negotiator breaks down the fragile ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon, now extended for three weeks, and explains why peace remains elusive.
CNBC · 14h ago
President Trump says he won't be rushed to make a deal with Iran
The president says Iran should feel pressure, and that the time to reach an agreement is ticking away.
CBS News · 22h ago
Trump’s Rush to End Iran War Risks Delivering Weak Nuclear Deal
President Donald Trump has repeatedly said his war against Iran is intended to prevent Tehran from ever getting a nuclear weapon. But when it comes to core nuclear issues, he risks ending up with a worse deal than the one he abandoned in his first term.
Bloomberg · 1d ago
Iran displays strength in Strait of Hormuz, White House insists ceasefire is still in place
Video emerged of Iran's apparent operations targeting vessels in the Strait of Hormuz as the White House insists a ceasefire is still in place. This comes as the Pentagon announces the departure of Navy Secretary John Phelan. CBS News' Ramy Inocencio and Aaron Navarro report.
CBS News · 1d ago
Pakistani Minister Welcomes Trump Cease-Fire Extension
Pakistan’s Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi welcomed President Trump’s extension of the truce with Iran, calling it a significant step toward easing tensions. “The extension of the ceasefire by President Donald Trump is a welcome development,” Naqvi said during a meeting with U.S. Chargé d’Affaires Na
Wall Street Journal · 1d ago
Trump says 8 Iranian women protesters he asked to be released won't be executed
President Trump posted on social media Wednesday that eight women protesters who were going to be executed in Iran will no longer be killed. CBS News contributor Masih Alinejad shares her reaction.
CBS News · 2d ago
Trump extends Iran ceasefire — but market focus has already drifted elsewhere
Prospects for further negotiations remain uncertain, with Tehran and Washington offering conflicting signals on the ceasefire's status.
CNBC · 2d ago
Strait of Hormuz remains basically closed as Iran seizes ships after Trump ceasefire extension
Ship traffic in the Strait of Hormuz is still way below normal levels before the war when more than 100 vessels crossed daily.
CNBC · 2d ago
Ceasefire between U.S-Iran extended indefinitely as ships reportedly attacked in Strait of Hormuz
Iran renewed its attacks on commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz Wednesday, while calling the U.S. military's blockade of Iranian ports a breach of the ongoing ceasefire.
CBS News · 2d ago
Latest news as Iran targets ships in the Strait of Hormuz, Trump announces ceasefire extension
Tensions are mounting in the Strait of Hormuz as questions linger about diplomacy to end the war with Iran. CBS News' Ramy Inocencio and Aaron Navarro report. Also, Eric Lob, an associate professor of politics and international relations at Florida International University, joins with more insight.
CBS News · 2d ago
Intel soars 28% to surpass dot-com record highs after blowout sales forecast
Intel reported a big first quarter of revenue led by fresh AI demand for its CPUs. The company also delivered a big forecast for the current quarter.
Business Insider · 6h ago
Amazon to provide Meta with hundreds of thousands of AWS AI chips in new deal
CNBC’s Kristina Partsinevelos joins 'Squawk Box' with the latest news from Amazon and Meta.
CNBC · 7h ago
White House Extends Shipping Waiver to August to Ease Oil Crunch
President Donald Trump’s administration has given a 90-day extension to a shipping waiver making it easier to move oil, fuel and fertilizer around the US, marking the latest effort by the White House to counter supply disruptions tied to the Iran war.
Bloomberg · 9h ago
Trump officials reclassify medical cannabis as lower-risk drug - Baltimore Business Journal
The decision marks the first step in a long process to loosen federal regulations around cannabis.
The Business Journals · 1d ago
Tesla slips one-sentence disclosure of a mysterious $2 billion AI hardware acquisition into its latest filing
A single line in a new Tesla regulatory document says the company "entered into an agreement to acquire an AI hardware company."
Business Insider · 1d ago
Trump administration reclassifies cannabis in major shift that could expand scientific research
Trump administration to reclassify marijuana as Schedule III, easing research barriers but not legalizing the drug or changing current federal penalties.
CNBC · 1d ago
Massive wildfires spread across Georgia
Massive wildfires are slamming parts of Southeast Georgia and Northern Florida. Dry conditions and strong winds are helping the flames spread. CBS News' Jarred Hill reports.
CBS News · 1d ago
Porsche sells its Bugatti Rimac stake and walking away from Rimac
The automotive industry has grappled with mounting pressure to consolidate amid slowing growth, rising costs and intensifying margin pressure.
CNBC · 11h ago
Porsche Sells Bugatti Stake to HOF Capital, BlueFive Consortium
Porsche AG has agreed to sell its stake in the venture that owns the Bugatti supercar brand to a consortium led by HOF Capital, the fund co-founded by a scion of Egypt’s billionaire Sawiris family.
Bloomberg · 12h ago
Musk Is Chasing the Smart AI Money With $60 Billion Deal
One of the most fundamental ingredients of Silicon Valley success is the practice of dominating a market to rapidly achieve massive scale. The strategy has a name, blitzscaling, coined by billionaire venture capitalist Reid Hoffman, and it has created unfathomable wealth for companies in social media, ride-hailing and streaming. But not so much artificial intelligence.
Bloomberg · 16h ago
NTSB releases preliminary report about deadly LaGuardia collision
The National Transportation Safety Board just released its preliminary findings about what happened to cause the deadly runway collision at LaGuardia between a firetruck and a plane last month. Kris Van Cleave reports on the details.
CBS News · 20h ago
The command overseeing US forces in the Middle East just got a third aircraft carrier — and a lot more firepower
The USS George H.W. Bush has arrived in US Central Command's area of responsibility, boosting the command's available combat power.
Business Insider · 23h ago
Third Aircraft Carrier Arrives in the Middle East
Three U.S. aircraft carriers and their accompanying warships are now sailing in the waters of the Middle East, giving President Trump additional warships to enforce his blockade of Iranian ports and more firepower should he decide to resume strikes on Iran. The USS George H.W. Bush arrived in the
Wall Street Journal · 1d ago
Mysterious "golden orb" found in ocean off Alaska in 2023 is finally identified
Scientists spent over two years identifying a mysterious object found off the coast of Alaska in 2023.
CBS News · 1d ago
Microsoft looked at buying Cursor before SpaceX deal, sources say
Prior to SpaceX's announcement that it's agreed to a potential purchase of Cursor, Microsoft looked at buying the AI coding startup.
CNBC · 1d ago
Google leans on custom chips as it pushes deeper into enterprise AI
CNBC’s MacKenzie Sigalos reports on Google’s new TPU rollout and broader enterprise AI push as the company tries to turn its early lead in custom silicon into an edge against rivals like Amazon, Microsoft, and Anthropic.
CNBC · 2d ago
SpaceX nears deal with Cursor
The deal underscores Elon Musk's push to make SpaceX into an AI powerhouse ahead of its potential IPO.
Axios · 2d ago
Key Peru Ministers Resign Over President’s Handling of F-16 Deal
Peru’s defense and foreign affairs ministers resigned, alleging interim President Jose Maria Balcázar misled the nation about a fighter-jet deal they say was signed despite his denials.
Bloomberg · 2d ago
Netflix Supercharges Buybacks
After dropping its $72 billion bid for Warner Bros. Discovery's studios and HBO Max, Netflix is investing more on itself. The streamer just boosted its stock-buyback program by a whopping **$25 billion
Wall Street Journal · 1d ago
Netflix Boosts Stock-Buyback Program by $25 Billion
Netflix’s board has added $25 billion to the streaming giant’s stock-buyback program.
Wall Street Journal · 1d ago
Instagram is rolling out a new app that's a mix of Snapchat and BeReal
Instants is a new app from Instagram that launched in Italy. Meta didn't share plans for when or if it'll arrive in the US.
Business Insider · 1d ago
China’s DeepSeek Looks to Tap External Investors Including Alibaba, Tencent
The Chinese artificial-intelligence startup is tapping external investors for the first time to raise funds for research and development, people familiar with the matter said.
Wall Street Journal · 1d ago
Ticketmaster to rerelease tickets for Harry Styles' NYC concerts after catching scalpers
Ticketmaster will be rereleasing tickets for Harry Styles' upcoming concerts in New York City that were originally purchased by scalpers, the company says.
CBS News · 1d ago
U.S. soldier arrested for $400K winning Polymarket bets on Maduro capture, DOJ says
The arrest comes as concerns have grown about people with inside information making bets on the Polymarket and Kalshi prediction markets.
CNBC · 22h ago
Patriots back Mike Vrabel after New York Post publishes more photos of him with Dianna Russini
The New England Patriots are backing head coach Mike Vrabel after a second report in the New York Post raised questions about the reigning coach of the year’s relationship with a former reporter from The Athletic.
CNN · 22h ago
Vrabel, Russini face scrutiny over Page Six photos that appear to show kiss
The story dropped hours after Vrabel said he plans to skip Day 3 of the NFL draft for counseling.
Axios · 1d ago
Meta to lay off 10% of workforce in push for efficiency
The company has already cut hundreds of jobs in Washington this year.
The Business Journals · 23h ago
Octopuses the Size of School Buses Dominated Prehistoric Oceans
A new study suggests 60-foot-long creatures resembling the mythical “kraken” were top marine predators millions of years ago.
Wall Street Journal · 1d ago
Meta is laying off 10% of its entire staff next month. Read the full memo it just sent to employees.
Meta told employees it plans to lay off 10% of staff in May, citing efficiency and rising costs. Staff will get severance and extended benefits.
Business Insider · 1d ago
More than 130 wildfires burn across Florida as drought fuels one of the worst fire seasons in decades
More than 130 wildfires have burned across Florida, as an 18-month drought and dangerous weather conditions drive one of the state's worst fire seasons in decades.
CBS News · 1d ago
World Cup 2026: Rights groups warn visitors to US to be cautious
More than 120 organisations issue a travel advisory for visitors to this summer's World Cup, warning of potential threats to their human rights.
BBC News · 12h ago
Warming today with strong storms by the evening
TGIF!!! We made it Family! Looking at another warm day today with highs in the 70s (60s near the lakeshore). Expecting numerous showers and thunderstorms this afternoon and evening with the strongest storms capable of producing isolated wind gusts up to 60 mph and localized heavy downpours. Drier this the weekend with seasonable temps.
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