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Columbus, OH

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Kim Kardashian and Kanye West are two of the biggest celebrities in modern times. While much of the happenings between the two involved their marriage and divorce, there are bigger things for them to focus on. Most notably their children.

Kim Kardashian and Kanye West’s Son Diagnosed With Rare Skin Condition

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A manhunt is underway in North Carolina after convicted murderer Ramone Alston escaped on Tuesday morning. Authorities warn that Alston is extremely dangerous and urge the public to provide any information that could lead to his capture.

Manhunt underway for escaped convicted murderer in North Carolina

New Haven, CT

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He was born on April 2, 1949, in New Haven, Connecticut, and died of a heart attack at only 63 on August 14, 2012, in Palm Beach Gardens. His birth name was Ronald Gabriel Paolillo, but his stage name was Ron Palillo who was best known as Arnold Dingfelder Horshack on TV's hit 1970s sitcom, Welcome Back, Kotter.

The Tragic Death of 'Welcome Back, Kotter' Actor Ron Palillo: A Look Back

We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. All prices were accurate at the time of publishing. From cheery butter yellow to tried-and-true soft gray, 2024 paint color trends have been all across the board so far. But if you’re looking for some fresh inspiration on a new home project now that the year’s more than halfway over, Sherwin-Williams just shared its 2025 trend forecast report, and there’s an up-and-coming hue for just about every design preference.

These Will Be the Most Popular Paint Colors in 2025, According to Paint Pros

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Kayakers and snorkelers exploring the Southern California coast spotted an extremely rare oarfish, nicknamed a "doomsday fish" since they are seen in some parts of the world as harbingers of imminent disasters.  It's one of less than two dozen confirmed sightings of an oarfish in the state in over 120 years, according to UC  San Diego's Scripps Institution of Oceanography. The oarfish is a "strikingly large, odd-looking fish" with a long, silvery, ribbon-shaped body, according to the Ocean Conservatory. The fish can grow to more than 30 feet long, and have large eyes and "foreboding" red spines in a crown-like...

Extremely rare "doomsday fish" found off California coast

Is the sunscreen you're using leaving orange stains around the collars of white T-shirts and on other light-colored garments this summer? An ingredient found in many popular U.S. sunscreens could be to blame.Avobenzone, a chemical ingredient widely used in sunscreens to protect wearers from cancer-causing ultraviolet A rays (UVA), is the likely culprit behind rusty-looking marks some consumers have been complaining about on social media forums. Found in sunscreen products from a variety of brands sold at Target, CVS, REI and on Amazon.com, avobenzone can oxidize when mixed with iron-rich water, potentially causing discoloration to light-colored clothing and materials, stain experts, laundry companies...

Popular U.S. sunscreens are turning clothing orange, consumers and brands say

Eden, NC

Town Talks

North Carolina is the 28th largest state by area but boasts the seventh-highest number of counties in the country. If you’re searching for an affordable place to call home in North Carolina, you’re in luck. This diverse and picturesque state offers a range of options that won’t break the bank.

North Carolina City Has Been Named the Cheapest Place to Live in The State

Pineapple candies dished out by a New Zealand charity have tested positive for "potentially lethal levels of methamphetamine," police said Wednesday, sparking an urgent race to remove them from the streets.A child, a teenager and a charity worker have already been taken to a hospital after tasting the candies.Although none are seriously ill, police have launched a criminal investigation and are trying to track down up to 400 other people who may have received the sweets."We need to round these up as quickly as we can," said Detective Inspector Glenn Baldwin, adding that 16 of the candies had been found...

Candy handed out by charity contains "potentially lethal" levels of meth

Think of kitchen design styles like fashion. Some trends come and go (jean silhouettes, the height of socks), while other elements (say, a white button-down shirt) will be timeless generation after generation. The biggest difference between home design and your wardrobe? Renovating a kitchen once you’re tired of a style...

8 Kitchen Design Styles That Are No Longer Trendy, According to Designers

Raleigh, NC

Big cities are known for their hustle and bustle, drawing people in who crave excitement, variety, and entertainment. But bigger isn’t always better, or at least not for Raleigh, North Carolina.

North Carolina City Named The Most Boring Town in the State

Port Richey, FL

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Florida’s buffet lovers are in for a shocker as the popular Royal Sushi Buffet & Hibachi in Port Richey has been temporarily shut down following a state inspection. This isn’t the first time the eatery has faced such trouble, but the recent closure has sparked quite a buzz among its loyal patrons and food enthusiasts alike.

Live roaches, flying objects in the kitchen and soiled shelves- Buffet closed again in Florida

San Francisco, CA

San Francisco is offering up to six months of free rent for businesses to move into empty storefronts downtown that lost tenants during the pandemic. Sarah Dennis Phillips, the executive director for San Francisco's Office of Economic and Workforce Development, joins CBS News with more program details.

San Francisco offers businesses free rent to fill downtown stores

U.S. Marshals undergo intense, high-stakes drills designed to prepare them for the most dangerous situations. These rigorous training exercises focus on survival, quick decision-making and emotional resilience.

Inside look at the intense training of U.S. marshals

Lake Elsinore, CA

Investigators announced a major breakthrough in a decades-old cold case on Tuesday, linking the 1986 killing of 19-year-old Cathy Small to serial killer William Suff, previously convicted of 12 murders.Small's body was discovered lying in the road in the 800 block of Bank Street in South Pasadena in the early morning on February 22, 1986, Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department Homicide Bureau Lieutenant Patricia Thomas said during a press conference at the Hall of Justice. "She was wearing a nightgown, and appeared to have suffered several stab wounds throughout her body," she said. A later autopsy revealed that she had died...

Lake Elsinore teenager's 1986 death linked to infamous serial killer

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Witness testimony resumes Wednesday in Florida in the trial of 60-year-old Susan Lorincz, who's accused of shooting and killing 35-year-old Ajike "A.J." Owens. Police say Lorincz, a White woman, shot through the locked front door of her house and killed Owens, a Black woman, after Owens came to confront Lorincz over a dispute involving children. Lorincz has pleaded not guilty and claims she was acting in self-defense. CBS News correspondent Cristian Benavides has more.

Testimony in trial of White woman who shot Black neighbor through locked door, claimed self-defense

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A lady is cautioning others about purchasing budget earrings from Amazon, Shein, and H&M, after she experienced keloid formations on her earlobes due to wearing them. On a TikTok post that has garnered more than 334,000 likes, Sailor Rozema (@sailor.rozema), a content creator, shares a warning with her community of "dangly earring girls": the inexpensive jewelry found in fast fashion can have negative impacts on your well-being.

‘I’ll never be wearing earrings for the rest of my life’: Customer warns against buying from Shein

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Colleton County, SC

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Some beachgoers were in for a surprise this week when a bizarre looking prehistoric fish washed ashore in Colleton County along Edisto Beach at Edisto Beach State Park. It turned out to be an atlantic sturgeon.

Rare Atlantic sturgeon washes ashore on South Carolina beach

Los Angeles, CA

Police announced the arrests made in connection with the May shooting death of the former "General Hospital" actor, Johnny Wactor, Thursday afternoon.Later in the day, the Los Angeles Police Department identified the suspects as 18-year-old Robert Barceleau, 18-year-old Leonel Gutierrez, 18-year-old Sergio Estrada and 22-year-old Frank Olano. Barceleau, Gutierrez and Estrada have been booked for murder. Officers booked Olano as an accessory to the crime. "I want to thank LAPD for their partnership and hard work on this case and for their continued efforts to keep Angelenos safe and to bring justice to victims of violence," Mayor Karen Bass said in a...

4 people arrested in shooting death of "General Hospital" actor Johnny Wactor

Ernesto slams into Puerto Rico as the destructive strom strengthens before moving North. Also, Iran rejects calls for restraint as Israel braces for retaliatory strikes after a pair of assassinations. All that and all that matters in today's Eye Opener.

Eye Opener: Tropical Storm Ernesto slams into Puerto Rico

Nearly 2/3rds of Puerto Rico woke up in the dark Thursday morning after Hurricane Ernesto caused widespread flooding and knocked out power to a majority of the island. CBS News national correspondent Manuel Bojorquez has more from Dorado, Puerto Rico, and Weather Channel meteorologist Jordan Steele has a look at the forecast.

Power out in most of Puerto Rico after Hurricane Ernesto

Chef Jasmine Norton of the first Black woman-owned oyster bar in the country is on a mission to make oysters more accessible and appealing, especially to the Black community. After leaving a hotel career to pursue her passion, Norton is breaking barriers and hopes her success at Urban Oyster will inspire other women of color to own their culinary businesses.

Chef aims to make oysters more accessible, especially among the Black community

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