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Senate passes sweeping bipartisan housing bill, but House roadblocks remain

The Senate approved a package of bills aimed at lowering housing costs, the most sweeping housing legislation in decades and a rare point of bipartisan consensus in an election year, with the issue of affordability top of mind for many voters.

Old Dominion gunman was released early from prison after conviction for ISIS support

The suspect, who was killed following the shooting, had previously been imprisoned for several years for trying to support ISIS, the FBI said.

Dad of 3 felt forced to quit TSA job amid shutdown: "Family has to come first"

More than 300 TSA officers have quit since the partial government shutdown began last month, according to agency statistics obtained by CBS News.

Retired Air Force major general still missing after vanishing in New Mexico

William "Neil" McCasland was last seen at his home in Albuquerque on Feb. 27, investigators said. They have not found evidence of foul play.

Clyburn, 85-year-old South Carolina Democrat, running for reelection

Democratic Rep. Jim Clyburn of South Carolina announced Thursday he will seek an 18th term in Congress.

Massive emergency oil release fails to stem investor fears

Attacks on shipping traffic and energy infrastructure in the Persian Gulf temporarily pushed oil back above $100 a barrel, stoking investor fears.

As pennies begin to disappear, states grappling with "rounding" problem

As pennies begin to disappear, states are grappling with a "rounding" problem for cash purchases that would have included them in the past.

Senate fails again to advance DHS funding as tempers flare over stalemate

The Senate failed for a fourth time to advance a funding bill for the Department of Homeland Security, with no deal in sight.

Officer took ambulance sent for man dying from police shooting, report says

The report raised questions about what took place after the shooting, which left Dyshan Best bleeding with fatal injuries.

Disease once linked to mining hits workers in countertops industry

Crystalline silica, which is released into the air when workers cut and polish engineered stone for kitchen countertops, can scar human lungs beyond repair.

NYPD cop who chased down bomb suspect had just one thought: "Catch the bad guy"

NYPD Chief Aaron Edwards hopped a metal barrier to chase down a suspect accused of throwing IEDs during clashing protests outside Gracie Mansion.

Fetterman calls Trump's criticism of mail-in voting "ridiculous"

"The president is constantly critical on mail-in voting, and that's ridiculous," Democratic Sen. John Fetterman said Wednesday.

Trump releasing 172 million barrels of oil from reserve as prices soar

President Trump ordered the release of 172 million barrels of oil from the U.S.'s Strategic Petroleum Reserve on Wednesday, after oil prices rocketed to their highest levels in years amid the U.S.'s war with Iran.

Officials downplay risk of Iranian drone attacks off California after FBI memo

FBI memo warning that Iran may try to launch drones at California in a seaborne "surprise attack" raised concern Wednesday — but officials tell CBS News there is no known, specific threat underpinning it.