Multiple shark attacks, sightings at U.S beaches during 4th of July weekend
Many hit the beach in hopes of cooling off on this holiday Friday, but more bodies near the water mean a greater risk of shark attacks. Lana Zak reports.
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3 dead after boat capsizes on Geneva Lake in Wisconsin during severe storm; source says victims are children
Three people died on Geneva Lake in Wisconsin after a boat capsized during a severe storm Friday. A source told CBS News Chicago the fatalities were children. The source said a group was out on Geneva Lake when severe storms suddenly moved in, causing the boat to flip in the water. The Walworth County Sheriff’s …
What to know about potential travel headaches this holiday weekend
Fliers may face issues this holiday weekend due to extreme weather and Fourth of July festivities. Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport will shut down for nearly 15 hours on Friday and Saturday for holiday flyovers. Travel expert Katy Nastro joins CBS News to discuss.
Trump announces pardons for pollution violators prosecuted for “fixing their car”
President Trump on Friday announced pardons for six people whom he said had been wrongfully prosecuted for “fixing their car” in what he called an act of “weaponization and stupidity” by federal prosecutors. “I AM SETTING THEM ALL FREE, RIGHT NOW!,” Trump wrote in a post on Truth Social. The White House did not immediately …
Record number of July 4th travelers expected despite higher gas prices, airfares
AAA is projecting that 72 million Americans will either fly or drive more than 50 miles from home over this Fourth of July weekend. Robert Sinclair, senior manager for AAA, joins CBS News to discuss.
Trump considering pardons and clemency for high-profile figures, sources say
President Trump is considering pardons for a group of people convicted of emissions and clean-air-related violations and has discussed potential clemency for Sean “Diddy” Combs, according to sources familiar with his plans. CBS News’ Nikole Killion reports.
More than 100,000 fireworks recalled ahead of July 4
More than 100,000 fireworks sold nationwide are being recalled just ahead of the Fourth of July because they can malfunction, posing explosion and burn risks, federal safety regulators said. Winco is recalling its “Unity 7 Shot” 200-gram aerial cake fireworks devices because they can tip over and pose a serious risk of injury from explosion …
Prince William appears on “New Heights” podcast ahead of Swift-Kelce wedding
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s wedding day is here, and it’s kicking off with an appearance by Prince William on the “New Heights” podcast. The prerecorded episode dropped at noon Friday, just hours before the anticipated Swift and Kelce wedding at Madison Square Garden in New York City. The couple in 2024 posted a photo …
Trump likely to pardon pollution violators as he privately weighs clemency for Diddy, other high-profile figures: sources
President Trump is poised to pardon a slate of people convicted of emissions and clean air-related violations, and is still discussing other potential acts of clemency, including for Sean “Diddy” Combs or several other well-known figures, according to sources familiar with his plans. The president was scheduled to have a meeting Friday afternoon on the …
U.S. says it is monitoring oil markets for price-fixing as it urges states to do the same
U.S. antitrust regulators said Friday they are closely monitoring oil markets for potential price-fixing or market monopolization, and they urged state attorneys general to assist in investigating unlawful conduct. “Recent volatility in crude oil prices does not suspend either the antitrust laws or state consumer protection laws, and it does not authorize companies to manipulate …