Chipotle shareholder sues over skimpy portion sizes

(cnn) — A Chipotle shareholder is suing the fast-casual chain over viral social media complaints about skimpy portion

Neighbors of Kentucky factory describe years of odors before explosion that killed 2, injured 11

From ammonia to burnt sugar to burnt caramel, residents of a Louisville suburb recount the odors that emanated from an industrial building decimated by an explosion Tuesday.

Progress lowering US consumer inflation stalling; rate cut pace uncertain in 2025

U.S. consumer prices increased as expected in October amid higher costs for shelter such as rents, and progress toward low inflation has slowed in recent months, which could result in fewer interest rate cuts from the Federal Reserve next year.

Advocates ask lame-duck Congress to extend downwinder compensation before end of year

Advocates for those exposed to radiation from mid-century nuclear tests are asking the lame-duck Congress to expand and reauthorize compensation to downwinders.

John Krasinski named People magazine's 'sexiest man alive'

Actor and director John Krasinski was named People magazine's "sexiest man alive" for 2024 on Wednesday, taking over the mantle from "Grey's Anatomy" actor Patrick Dempsey.

Republicans win majority of US House seats in government sweep, Edison projects

President-elect Donald Trump's Republican Party will control both houses of Congress when he takes office in January, Edison Research projected on Wednesday, enabling him to push an agenda of slashing taxes and shrinking the federal government.

Utah Rep. Blake Moore reelected to leadership post in House GOP

Utah Rep. Blake Moore was picked by his House Republican colleagues to serve a full term as the GOP conference vice chairman, a role he first won late last year.

Police shut down section of Miami beach after human head reportedly found

Key Biscayne, Florida ( Wsvn ) — Miami-Dade Police are investigating after a human head was reportedly found ashore on

US bank CEOs express confidence in deals, consumer finances

Despite growing uncertainty, U.S. bank leaders expressed their confidence for the future at the year-end Cleaning House Conference Wednesday.

What Mike Lee, John Curtis said about new Senate GOP leader John Thune

Utah Sen. Mike Lee and Sen.-elect John Curtis congratulated John Thune after the South Dakota senator was picked to lead Republican caucus when the party takes control of the chamber next year.

Inflation hit a bump in October after slowing for six straight months

(cnn) — The annual rate of inflation moved higher last month for the first time since March, as expected — but

FBI arrests alleged leaker of US intelligence documents related to Israel’s attack plans against Iran

(cnn) — The Justice Department has charged a man for allegedly leaking highly classified Us intelligence about Israel’s

Trump taps firebrand Congressman Matt Gaetz for attorney general

The hard-line Republican and Freedom Caucus member becomes the latest addition to the president-elect's cabinet in another move that will shake up Capitol Hill.

Meta will face antitrust trial over Instagram, WhatsApp acquisitions

Facebook owner Meta Platforms must face trial in a U.S. Federal Trade Commission lawsuit seeking its break-up over claims that it bought Instagram and WhatsApp to crush emerging competition in social media, a judge in Washington ruled on Wednesday.

US overdose deaths are down, giving experts hope for an enduring decline

Drug overdoses in the U.S. appear to be continuing to trend down, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said in a new report Wednesday, but some caution remains.

Social media star squirrel euthanized after being taken from home tests negative for rabies

A pet squirrel who was a social media star before being seized by authorities has tested negative for rabies. Peanut the squirrel landed at the center of national furor after it was seized and euthanized.

US Senate Republicans pick insider John Thune as their next leader

U.S. Senate Republicans elected John Thune to lead the chamber next year, opting for a well-regarded insider and shrugging off a public pressure campaign by supporters of Donald Trump to pick a loyalist to the president-elect.

Oil industry urges Trump to ditch Biden climate policies

The U.S. oil and gas industry on Tuesday called on President-elect Donald Trump to scrap many of President Joe Biden's policies aimed at fighting climate change, saying the measures threaten jobs, consumer choice and energy security.

Stocks, US yields slightly lower after inflation data

Inflation data and interest rates impacted U.S. yields and global stocks Wednesday.

A missing Wisconsin kayaker was believed to have drowned. Officials say he faked his death

Ryan Borgwardt, a married father of three, has been missing since August after leaving for a relaxing fishing trip about an hour north of his home in Wisconsin. Investigators now suspect the experienced kayaker faked his death.

Donald Trump, Joe Biden promise smooth power transfer in January

President-elect Donald Trump and President Joe Biden, longtime political rivals, met on Wednesday for the first time since Trump won back the White House last week and both promised a smooth transfer of power in January.

KFC sues rival over 'Original Recipe'

KFC has accused Church's Texas Chicken of violating its trademark rights when its fried chicken competitor began using the words "Original Recipe" in its advertising and promotions.

Report: Spirit Airlines preparing to file for bankruptcy

The ultra-low cost airline is gathering assets for a bankruptcy plan, which motions could be initiated in coming weeks.

Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy will lead new ‘Department of Government Efficiency’ in Trump administration

(cnn) — President-elect Donald Trump announced Tuesday that Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy will lead a new “Department