Beachgoers beware, this controversial piece of swimwear is back in style

(cnn) — After decades of banishment from mainstream wardrobes, one of fashion’s most controversial swimwear garments —

Justice Department urges judge to not postpone Trump's classified documents trial

U.S. Special Counsel Jack Smith on Thursday urged the federal judge presiding over the prosecution of Donald Trump for his retention of classified records to deny the former president's request to postpone his criminal trial.

Senator demands IG inspection into Coast Guard’s failure to respond to sex assault claims at academy

(cnn) — The chairwoman of the Senate Commerce Committee called for an inspector general investigation into the U.s.

Lisa Marie Presley died from the effects of a small bowel obstruction, coroner says

Authorities say Lisa Marie Presley died from the effects of a small bowel obstruction. Los Angeles County coroner records updated Thursday show that Presley's death was ruled as being from natural causes.

UPS strike could be costliest in US in a century, study says

A threatened U.S. strike at United Parcel Service could be "one of the costliest in at least a century," topping $7 billion for a 10-day work stoppage, a think tank specializing in the economic impact of labor actions said on Thursday.

LA County sheriff says deputy punching baby-holding mother in the face was 'completely unacceptable'

The Los Angeles County sheriff has decried the use of force by deputies in the Antelope Valley for the second time in a week. Edited body camera video released Wednesday shows a deputy punching a woman twice in the face as she held a 3-week-old infant.

Disney extends CEO Bob Iger's contract through 2026

Walt Disney's board on Wednesday extended Chief Executive Officer Robert Iger's contract by two years as the experienced leader who came out of retirement in 2022 battles long-term challenges to its film and television businesses.

Little-known but efficient, a different way to heat and cool your house

More than one-third of all U.S. energy consumption, and thus a significant source of climate change, is from heating and cooling homes and buildings.

Chipotle tests 'Autocado,' a robot to speed up guacamole production

Your Chipotle guacamole may soon be prepared by a robot.

No leads from cocaine found at the White House, Secret Service says

No fingerprints or DNA turned up on the baggie of cocaine found in the West Wing lobby last week despite a sophisticated FBI crime lab analysis, and surveillance footage of the area didn't identify a suspect.

Mortgage rates jump higher, closing in on 7%

U.S. mortgage rates climbed higher this week, inching closer to 7% and reaching their highest level since November.

Nearly 40% of US attack subs in or awaiting repair amid worker shortages, supply chain issues

Nearly 40% of US fast attack submarines are in repair or awaiting maintenance as shipyards face a shortage of workers and supply chain issues, according to a new report from the Congressional Research Service.

Fewer than 40% of Americans voted in all 3 most recent national elections, poll says

Only 37% of eligible American citizens voted in all three of the most recent national general elections, according to a report released Wednesday by the Pew Research Center — even though those elections saw some of the highest turnout in decades.

CDC proposes updates to dog import rules for first time in 70 years in effort to avoid dog rabies

For the first time in nearly 70 years, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is proposing a change in how dogs are imported into the United States.

Hollywood actors join screenwriters in historic industry-stopping strike as contract talks collapse

Actors will join screenwriters in a combined strike that will have huge consequences for Hollywood. Leaders of SAG-AFTRA, the union that represents the actors, voted Thursday to strike after contract talks collapsed with the studios and streaming services that hire them.

Tornado touches down near Chicago's O'Hare airport, disrupting hundreds of flights

A National Weather Service team will survey damage Thursday in northeast Illinois, where fierce winds from suspected tornadoes ripped roofs from buildings, downed trees and sent residents scrambling for safety as sirens sounded.

Two suspects arrested after highspeed chase with police on Arizona-Utah border

St. George, Utah -- Two people gave multiple police agencies a chase on the Arizona-Utah border after allegedly