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More kids are in ERs for tooth pain. Budget cuts and fluoride fights aren't helping.

Dentists, hygienists, and researchers say a shortage of rural dental care professionals and worsening oral hygiene since the COVID-19 pandemic mean more kids are ending up in the emergency room for tooth decay.

Strike on alleged drug boat kills 6 in Eastern Pacific, U.S. military says

The U.S. military says it has killed six men in a strike on an alleged drug-smuggling vessel in the eastern Pacific Ocean as part of the Trump administration's campaign against alleged traffickers.

Long security lines at U.S. airports as DHS funding affects TSA staffing

Wait times to get through security hit two hours in New Orleans and over three hours in Houston as TSA staffing took a hit amid the partial government shutdown.

NTSB member fired by White House over workplace allegations that he denies

National Transportation Safety Board member Todd Inman called the allegations against him false and a "political hit job."

FBI launches terrorism probe into IED attack outside Mamdani's residence

Two men from Pennsylvania are facing federal charges for the incident. Video captured someone yelling "Allahu Akbar" just as a protester threw an "ignited device" during an anti-Islam demonstration in New York City.

Full transcript of "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," March 8, 2026

On this "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" broadcast, Energy Secretary Chris Wright and Sen. Tim Kaine join Margaret Brennan.

Overusing artificial intelligence can give workers "AI brain fry," study finds

Artificial intelligence can give some workers "brain fry" if overused, according to a new study published in Harvard Business Review.

Energy secretary says "period of elevated energy prices" will be temporary

Energy Secretary Chris Wright said "what you're seeing is emotional reactions and fear that this is a long-term war." He stressed that "this is not a long-term war."

Sen. Tim Kaine says supporting Kristi Noem as DHS secretary was a "big mistake"

Sen. Tim Kaine, a Virginia Democrat, expressed regret on Sunday for supporting Kristi Noem for Department of Homeland Security secretary last year.

The persistence of hunger in America

On any given day, almost 48 million Americans, including nearly 14 million children, don't get enough to eat. Claire Babineaux-Fontenot, the outgoing CEO of Feeding America, offers a reality check about hunger in these United States.

Apple turns 50, in a world it helped create

David Pogue, author of "Apple: The First 50 Years," talks with Apple's co-founder Steve Wozniak, CEO Tim Cook, and others about the vision of Steve Jobs, and how the company's products and services have reshaped life, technology and culture in the 21st century.

Judge voids Kari Lake's actions as acting CEO of U.S. media agency

A federal judge ruled Saturday that Kari Lake did not have legal authority to take the actions she's done to largely dismantle the Voice of America.

Sketch of woman found in a swamp reveals twisted case of death and deception

Mindi Kassotis' friends and family were told the wife of a decorated former Navy JAG officer had died unexpectedly in a hospital. Imagine their surprise months later when the remains of a woman, found dismembered in a swamp near Savannah, Georgia, were identified as Mindi's.

Police investigate after explosion outside U.S. Embassy in Norway

Norwegian police reported on Sunday an explosion near the U.S. Embassy in the capital, Oslo, and said there were no casualties.