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Dispute emerges over back pay for furloughed workers

The 2025 government shutdown entered its eighth day on Wednesday as both sides remained locked in their positions, with no sign of relenting.

Texas National Guard arrives in Illinois, could begin assignments Wednesday

Members of the Texas National Guard will be assigned to the protection of federal facilities and federal law enforcement personnel in the Chicago area.

Tropical Storm Jerry forms over the central Atlantic Ocean

Tropical Storm Jerry formed Tuesday over tropical waters in the central Atlantic Ocean, the National Hurricane Center said.

Hurricane Priscilla strengthens into Category 2 storm off Mexico's west coast

Hurricane Priscilla has intensified into a Category 2 storm off the west coast of Mexico and is forecast to bring heavy rains and gusty winds to Baja California Sur.

Veterans' group invests $1 million between Virginia, New Jersey gubernatorial contests

The $500,000-apiece ad campaigns take direct aim at the Republican nominee for governor of New Jersey, Jack Ciattarelli, and the GOP candidate in Virginia, Winsome Earle-Sears.

Helicopter crashes on Sacramento freeway; 3 critically injured

Officials are investigating after a medical helicopter crashed on a Sacramento freeway Monday evening.

California's redistricting plan sparks fierce debate in 2026 governor's race

Over several weeks in September, CBS News California Investigates sat down with each candidate to ask tough, direct questions on a variety of issues that matter to voters, including Proposition 50.

9/29: Face the Nation

This week on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Robert Costa speaks to FEMA administrator Deanne Criswell as storm Helene wreaks havoc throughout the southeastern U.S. Plus, former Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan on the 2024 presidential race.

Reborn Chi-Chi's opens in St. Louis Park

Chi-Chi's, the Minnesota-born Mexican restaurant chain that served up its last chips and salsa about 20 years ago, made its return on Monday with a new Twin Cities location.

Illinois, Chicago sue to block National Guard, but troops already deployed

Illinois and Chicago have sued the Trump administration to block deployment of the National Guard to Chicago, though it was revealed in court that troops are already on the way.