Tony Dokoupil named 'CBS Evening News' anchor in Weiss's network revamp

CBS News has named Tony Dokoupil anchor of its flagship "CBS Evening News" starting Jan. 5 in one ​of the first major moves under new editor-in-chief Bari Weiss as she overhauls the network.

Parent of student charged in shooting that killed teen at Kentucky State University

A parent of a Kentucky State University student has been charged with murder in an on-campus shooting that killed one student and critically injured another.

US seizes oil tanker off coast of Venezuela, Trump says

The U.S. has seized an oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela, President Donald Trump said on Wednesday, a ​move that raised oil prices and is likely to further inflame tensions between Washington and Caracas.

Misplaced wire label, other mishaps likely caused collision, Baltimore bridge collapse, NTSB says

A misplaced wire label, the vulnerability of a bridge and other mishaps in protocols likely caused the collapse of Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge after a large vessel struck it in the spring last year, according to the National Transportation Safety Board.

House backs massive defense policy bill; Senate next

The House of Representatives passed a massive defense policy bill on Wednesday authorizing a record $901 billion ​in annual military spending, paving the way for the must-pass measure to become law for a 65th straight year.

Divided Fed lowers rates, signals pause and 1 cut next year as growth rebounds

A sharply divided Federal Reserve cut interest rates on Wednesday, but signaled borrowing costs are unlikely to drop further in the near term as it awaits clarity on the job market, inflation and ​the economy.

Trade deal with Indonesia at risk of collapse, US official says

A trade agreement reached with Indonesia in July is at risk of collapsing because ​Jakarta has backtracked on several commitments it made as part of the deal, a U.S. official said on Tuesday.

Utah, Pennsylvania governors speak out against political violence at bipartisan event

Utah's governor took his message of "disagreeing better" to Washington with Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro, moderated by "Today" co-anchor Savannah Guthrie.

Judge lets more Epstein grand jury materials be made public

A judge in Manhattan on Wednesday allowed for the public release of ​records from a grand jury investigation into Jeffrey Epstein because of a law recently passed by Congress, the latest in a string of similar rulings.

Judge says Trump must end National Guard deployment in Los Angeles

A federal judge in California on Wednesday ordered an end to Donald Trump's deployment of National ​Guard troops to Los Angeles and directed that they be returned to the control of the state's Democratic governor.

Zelenskyy says he is open to elections if US, allies ensures security

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Tuesday he ​was prepared to hold elections within three months if the U.S. and Kyiv's other allies could ensure the security of the vote.

Trump defends economic record at Pennsylvania rally amid frustration over rising prices

President Donald Trump tried to reassure Americans that the economy was healthy at a campaign-style rally on Tuesday as Republicans brace for a ​tough fight to hold control of Congress in next year's midterm elections.