Nevada GOP Gov. Joe Lombardo projected to face Democrat Aaron Ford in one of this year’s most competitive races

Nevada Attorney General Aaron Ford, a Democrat, and Republican Gov. Joe Lombardo won their parties’ primaries in this year’s Nevada gubernatorial race, CBS News projects, setting up the November ballot in one of the races Democrats are targeting.  Ford, who is from Clark County, defeated several primary opponents on Tuesday, with his most formidable challenge … Read more

Karmelo Anthony sentenced to 35 years in Frisco track meet murder of Austin Metcalf

A Collin County jury sentenced Karmelo Anthony to 35 years in prison for the 2025 Frisco track meet murder of 17-year-old Austin Metcalf.  Jurors took two-and-a-half hours to reach the sentence. The prosecution and defense both waived their right to opening statements in the sentencing phase.  Mother testifies on son’s remorse Prosecutors also chose not … Read more

After years of failed treatments, this psych program finally worked. Now her family owes $1 million.

Before the program, Larry said, his daughter required constant monitoring at home. “We basically took shifts where I would watch her through the day,” he said. “I’m a little bit heavier of a sleeper than Kandy, so she would take the night and we would have to check on her every few minutes to make … Read more

New sunscreen ingredient wins FDA approval after years of delay

The Food and Drug Administration has approved the first new sunscreen ingredient for the U.S. market in more than 25 years. The decision announced Tuesday will give Americans access to a skin-protecting chemical long used in Europe and other parts of the world. The ingredient, bemotrizinol, met the FDA’s standards for protecting from dangerous ultraviolet … Read more

Inflation in May likely topped 4% for the first time in 3 years, economists say

Economists expect a key inflation gauge set to be released on Wednesday to show that U.S. consumer prices in May rose at their fastest pace in more than three years.  The Consumer Price Index is forecast to have risen last month at an annual rate of 4.2%, up from 3.8% in April, according to economists … Read more

How New Yorkers celebrated the Knicks’ first NBA Finals appearance in 27 years

As the first NBA Finals home game in 27 years approached, Knicks fans had to confront two problems: getting inside Madison Square Garden and watching from outside. Prices were prohibitive for most, and President Donald Trump’s attendance prompted enhanced security restrictions. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive … Read more

Steve Hilton launches ad mocking Xavier Becerra’s ’36 years’ as a career politician in California gov race

Steve Hilton vows to repair California’s election system as primary results remain undecided California primary election results for governor and Los Angeles mayor are still delayed days after the vote, as officials continue counting mail-in ballots. Meanwhile, Maine Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner faces a new wave of troubling allegations from ex-girlfriends, which he labels … Read more

Flesh-eating screwworm returns to U.S. after 60 years, threatening cattle herd

A flesh-eating parasite that had been kept out of U.S. livestock for decades has been detected in Texas, threatening the nation’s cattle industry and food supply at a time when prices are already high. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. The case of New World screwworm … Read more

A personalized vaccine for melanoma cut the risk of cancer returning after five years

An experimental vaccine from Moderna shows promise in keeping deadly skin cancer from returning for years, according to new clinical trial results. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. The research, presented Monday at the American Society of Clinical Oncology’s annual meeting, found that a personalized mRNA … Read more