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2 "crude" explosive devices found at Seminole Hard Rock Casino in Tampa
Two explosive devices were discovered hidden at the Seminole Hard Rock Casino in Tampa, Florida, on Sunday and Monday, prompting partial evacuations, the police said Monday. The devices were deactivated and removed from the premises, the Seminole Police Department said in a statement.The first "crude concealed device with fireworks components" was found in a men's room next to the casino shortly before midnight on Sunday night. The device was "quickly deactivated with cooperation and support from the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office Bomb Disposal Team," the police said. "Part of the casino was immediately evacuated, then reopened about 3 a.m., after the device was deactivated and removed." During the investigation prompted by the first device, a second concealed explosive was discovered in a men's room shortly after noon on Monday in the mezzanine area of the casino, the Seminole Police Department said. The mezzanine area was evacuated and the second device was also deactivated and removed with help from Hillsborough County Sheriff's Bomb Disposal Team. The Seminole Police Department said it was working with the FBI and reviewing surveillance video as part of the ongoing investigation.All areas of the casino have reopened, police said Monday.
Dockworkers at East and Gulf Coast ports steaming toward a strike
U.S. ports along the East and Gulf Coasts are set to close on Tuesday, with the union representing tens of thousands of dockworkers and an industry group representing port operators and shipping companies at loggerheads over a new labor contract. Experts warn that a prolonged work stoppage could lead to higher costs on goods around the nation and create shortages ahead of the holiday shopping season. A one-week strike could cost the economy nearly $3.8 billion and increase the cost of consumer goods, according to the Conference Board, which called the situation a "political minefield" given that it comes just ahead...
3 smart debt relief moves to make for October
We may receive commissions from some links to products on this page. Promotions are subject to availability and retailer terms. While inflation has steadily declined over the last year and, now, interest rates have started to be reduced, the economic burdens millions of Americans have felt in recent years are still lingering. The average American owes approximately $8,000 in credit card debt currently and, overall, the total credit card debt nationwide now sits at approximately $1.4 trillion. That's a lot of money to pay back and it won't be repaid overnight, either.Fortunately, if you're one of those borrowers stuck...
What are Tim Walz's economic policies? Here's a look at his record.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz may be best known for his Midwestern roots, having grown up in Nebraska and spent years as a public school teacher and football coach in Minnesota. But voters will get a chance during his debate Tuesday with vice presidential rival Sen. JD Vance on CBS to hear more about Walz's views on taxes and the economy, a critical issue in the November election.With polls pointing to a tight 2024 presidential race, the share of voters who describe the economy as good has inched up, helping lift support for the Democratic ticket of Vice President Kamala Harris and...
Judge rules Georgia's abortion ban unconstitutional
Georgia's six-week abortion ban is unconstitutional, a Fulton County superior court judge ruled Monday, permitting abortions to take place in the state later into pregnancies. The order means Georgia can't enforce the six-week ban that took effect in 2022. Abortions may continue to be performed until around 22 weeks of pregnancy, which was the case prior to the ban. Fulton County Superior Court Judge Robert McBurney wrote in his order that while "the State's interest in protecting 'unborn' life is compelling, until that life can be sustained by the State ... the balance of rights favors the woman.""For these women, the liberty of...
The biggest health risks from Hurricane Helene flooding
Hurricane Helene's wake of massive rains and flooding isn't just destructive to property — it is also a major health and safety risk, leaving residents in the storm's path stranded and potentially exposed to waterborne illnesses and other dangers. As authorities rush to airdrop supplies, restore power and clear roads, the number of storm-related deaths climbed past 100 across the Southeast.In the devastated city of Asheville, North Carolina, Megan Drye, who was rescued, watched as her 7-year-old son Micah and her parents got swept away into the flood. They were stranded on a roof when it collapsed into the water. Vulnerable populations, including...
Will filing for bankruptcy clear my credit card debt?
We may receive commissions from some links to products on this page. Promotions are subject to availability and retailer terms. Credit card debt is becoming an increasingly heavy burden for many Americans. Over the last few years, the cost of borrowing has increased significantly, resulting in mounting financial pressures for cardholders who are carrying a balance. As a result, delinquency rates on credit card payments are on the rise and a staggering one in five cardholders have maxed out their available credit limits. Some cardholders are even being pushed to the brink of insolvency as their credit card debt...
Is a $50,000 HELOC or home equity loan cheaper now?
We may receive commissions from some links to products on this page. Promotions are subject to availability and retailer terms. If you were looking for an inexpensive way to borrow a large sum of money in recent years, there weren't many attractive options to explore. As inflation surged, rates on mortgages, personal loans, credit cards and more rose with it. But while rates on the latter two products soared into the double digits, home equity borrowing remained relatively cheap. Home equity loan and home equity lines of credit (HELOC) rates stayed below 10% even as inflation hit a decades-high...
Democrats sue to block Georgia election rule requiring hand count of ballots
National and Georgia state Democrats filed suit Monday to block a rule adopted 10 days ago by the Georgia State Election Board that would require hand counting of ballots in the election in November."The rule violates Georgia law for numerous reasons," the Democratic National Committee and Democratic Party of Georgia wrote in their complaint, adding that it could introduce "uncertainty" into the effort to tally votes and delay certification of the state's election results.The board, which has a newly minted pro-Trump majority, approved a requirement on Sept. 20 that ballots be counted by hand after machines tally the votes. The...
Views of Vance, Walz ahead of debate — CBS News poll
Most voters say they'll tune in to watch Tuesday night's vice presidential debate and that they're looking to learn something about the candidates, even as many also say — perhaps unsurprisingly in this partisan environment — that they're watching to root for their side or to see if the other side makes a mistake. Part of any vice presidential nominee's role is to rally the base, and both Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and Ohio Sen. JD Vance head into Tuesday's debate, which will be moderated by CBS News, in good position within their own parties: a big majority of Democrats think Walz...
The "Galaxy Gas" trend whipping up controversy on social media
"Galaxy Gas" is a new spin on an old drug — nitrous oxide, also known as laughing gas or by the nickname "whippets." Marketed in colorful cylinders as whipped cream chargers, with flavors including "mango smoothie" and "vanilla cupcake," these pressurized nitrous oxide products are intended to be sold for culinary use. Galaxy Gas is just one of many nitrous oxide brands, and on social media the name has become a catchall term for nitrous oxide products featured in hundreds of videos showing young people inhaling the gas to get high, with potentially dangerous consequences. Dr. Madeline Renny, a pediatric emergency...
"Rust" armorer's conviction upheld in fatal on set shooting by Alec Baldwin
An involuntary manslaughter conviction against the armorer in the fatal shooting of a cinematographer by Alec Baldwin on the set of the Western film "Rust" was upheld by a New Mexico judge on Monday.Armorer Hannah Gutierrez-Reed, who was responsible for providing dummy and blank rounds to the movie set, sought to dismiss her conviction or convene a new trial in the shooting death, alleging misconduct and suppression of evidence by law enforcement. She filed her request days after Baldwin's own trial over the 2021 fatal shooting of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins on the set outside Santa Fe collapsed due to withheld evidence.Gutierrez-Reed...
What could make mortgage interest rates drop this October?
We may receive commissions from some links to products on this page. Promotions are subject to availability and retailer terms. Mortgage interest rates aren't perfect right now but they're certainly becoming a lot more favorable for borrowers. After surging to their highest level in more than 20 years in 2023, mortgage rates have since dropped by more than a full percentage point on average. In mid-September, they fell to their lowest level in more than two years. And that's before presumed additional rate cuts to come courtesy of the Federal Reserve in November and December.But there is no Federal...
NYC Mayor Adams asks court to dismiss bribery charge
NEW YORK -- New York City Mayor Eric Adams filed a motion to dismiss one of the five federal corruption charges against him, which his lawyer said is not "a real case." Adams was charged last week with bribery, conspiracy and campaign finance violations in a 57-page indictment, including:Count 1: Conspiracy to commit wire fraud, federal program bribery and to receive campaign contribution by foreign nationalCount 2: Wire fraudCount 3: Solicitation of a contribution by a foreign nationalCount 4: Solicitation of a contribution by a foreign nationalCount 5: BriberyRead the full indictment here."Courtesies to politicians are not federal crimes" On Monday,...
Gloria Estefan on how $42 million commitment to end paralysis began
In 1990, a devastating tour bus crash left Gloria Estefan temporarily paralyzed and doctors warned she might never walk again. Thirty-four years later, the Grammy-winning icon is not only walking but dancing, performing, and giving back in a significant way. Estefan has donated more than $42 million to paralysis research, dedicating much of her life to finding a cure.Estefan, widely known as the "Queen of Latin Pop," has sold more than 100 million records and won a number of awards throughout her career, including multiple Grammys. She also made history last year as the first Hispanic woman to be inducted...
Video shows Russian jet flying close to plane off Alaska: "Endangered all"
A Russian fighter jet flew dangerously close to aircraft deployed by the North American Aerospace Defense Command off the coast of Alaska, according to a video posted Monday by NORAD.In the 15-second video posted to social media, a military jet can be seen flying just feet away from a NORAD aircraft as it speeds by, banking to its left and right. NORAD said it had deployed planes to fly a "safe and disciplined intercept" of the Russian aircraft in the Alaska Air Defense Identification Zone, a zone that is beyond U.S. sovereign air space, but an area in which aircraft...
How much credit card debt is too much to consolidate?
We may receive commissions from some links to products on this page. Promotions are subject to availability and retailer terms. Credit card debt in the U.S. recently reached a new high, crossing the $1.14 trillion mark. This staggering figure reflects the broader financial challenges many Americans are facing, and it's only part of a larger problem. Serious credit card payment delinquencies are rising, meaning more people are missing payments for 90 days or longer. And, about 20% of credit card users are maxed out on their credit limits, leaving them without access to any additional credit. This rise in credit...
What to know about JD Vance's views and policy record
Washington — Sen. JD Vance faced off against Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz at the vice presidential debate hosted by CBS News on Tuesday, as the two men with differing backgrounds look to highlight how their ticket is best suited for the White House.For the junior senator from Ohio, who was first elected in 2022, Vance's record in politics isn't a long one. Vance rose to prominence in 2016 with the release of his memoir, "Hillbilly Elegy," which recounted his childhood growing up in the Rust Belt. Now the 40-year-old is seeking the nation's second-highest office.Vance's views have appeared to shift...
What to know about Tim Walz's views and policy record
Washington — Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz went from relative obscurity to coining an attack line against Republicans and becoming Democrats' vice presidential candidate within a number of weeks this summer. He faced off against his GOP rival, Sen. JD Vance, at Tuesday's VP debate, hosted by CBS NewsHis political career began in 2006, when he was elected to the House of Representatives from a conservative district bordering Iowa, South Dakota and Wisconsin. But he's taken a more liberal stance on a number of issues since becoming governor in 2019. Here's a look at where he stands on several important issues: Tim Walz's views...
Biden shores up asylum limits, likely extending border crackdown indefinitely
President Biden's administration on Monday announced new regulations to shore up the partial asylum ban it enacted at the U.S. southern border in June, likely extending the strict immigration policy indefinitely, through the presidential election and beyond.Biden administration officials have hailed the asylum restrictions as the main catalyst behind a massive drop in illegal crossings by migrants along the U.S.-Mexico border this year. Over the past three months, those crossings, which reached record highs last year, have remained at a four-year low. The policy has disqualified most migrants crossing the southern border illegally from asylum and scrapped a longstanding requirement for...
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