Justices take up gun case, though disputed law has changed

The Supreme Court is turning to gun rights for the first time in nearly a decade, even though those who brought the case, New York City gun owners, already have won changes to the regulation they challenged. The justices’ persistence in hearing arguments Monday despite the city’s action has made gun control advocates fearful that […]

London attacker was convicted terrorist released from prison last year

Authorities in London were facing tough questions Saturday as they pieced together events that led to two people being killed in a terror attack near London Bridge on Friday. Three others were injured. The suspect in the attack was 28-year-old Usman Khan, a convicted terrorist who had been deemed a threat to the public, CBS […]

Jerry Sandusky resentenced to 30 to 60 years on child sex abuse charges

Jerry Sandusky was resentenced Friday to 30 to 60 years in prison, the same sentence he originally received in 2012 for a 45-count child molestation conviction. That amounts to effectively a life sentence for the 75-year-old former Penn State assistant football coach, who still insists he’s innocent. The decision comes after a state appeals court […]

US officials: Don’t eat romaine grown in Salinas, California

U.S. health officials are telling people to avoid romaine lettuce grown in Salinas, California, as they investigate a food poisoning outbreak. They also say not to eat the leafy green if the label doesn’t say where it was grown. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is investigating an E. coli outbreak that has sickened 40 […]

GM recalls 640,000 pickups because seat belts can cause fires

General Motors is recalling over 640,000 pickup trucks worldwide because a high-tech seat belt can set a vehicle’s carpeting on fire. The recall covers certain 2019 and 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 trucks. Also included are some 2020 Silverado 2500 and 3500 models, as well as Sierra 2500 3500 heavy-duty pickups. All […]

Five Below starts selling products for more than $5

Five Below, a popular store focusing on products for $5 and under, is undergoing a colossal change: Its price point is going up for the first time in 17 years. No longer will the store, a bargain hunter’s dream, only sell items priced at $5 and under. Now, the store will be raising prices on […]

At least 2 shot at New Jersey high school football game

CBS Philly (CBS3) reports two people were injured when shots erupted at a high school football game in Pleasantville, New Jersey Friday night, officials say. There is no word on the condition or identity of the victims at this time. Both victims are in serious condition at this time, according to police. Police chief speaking […]

SWFL nonprofit continues giving school kids meals for the weekend

Volunteers worked together to fill bags with food that will be given to Southwest Florida school children to ensure they have a meal for this weekend. But volunteers we spoke to say their work is not finished, since there are still more children who need prepared meals. Students at Franklin Park Elementary are set to […]

Motorcyclist killed in crash on U.S. 41 in southern Collier County on Sunday

Florida Highway Patrol responded to a fatal crash involving a motorcycle and a vehicle along Tamiami Trail E (U.S. 41) in southern Collier County Sunday night. According to FHP, Michael J. Defilippis, 37, was driving a motorcycle northbound on U.S 41 when the driver of a Volkswagen Jetta heading south made a u-turn directly into […]

GM workers end 40-day strike after approving new labor contract

The United Auto Workers on Friday called an end to a six-week strike against General Motors after union members voted to ratify a four-year contract, ending the longest nationwide walkout against the automaker since 1970. “General Motors members have spoken,” said Terry Dittes, UAW vice president and director of the UAW-GM Department, in a statement. […]