A weekend weather reporter claims she was fired from her on-air job at a Knoxville, Tennessee, TV station for her physical appearance on air, including having hair that her managers said was too curly.  Tabitha Bartoe worked at WATE, an ABC station in Knoxville, since February. It was her first …

A man was indicted on a charge of theft of major artwork nearly two decades after an original pair of ruby slippers worn by Judy Garland in film “The Wizard of Oz” were stolen. The shoes, swiped from the Judy Garland Museum in Grand Rapid, Minnesota in August 2005, were …

Former President Barack Obama opened up in an exclusive interview about what worries him most in America today, how to address the nation’s gun violence epidemic, and the work his foundation is doing to help young people reach a brighter future. Obama spoke with “CBS Mornings” co-host Nate Burleson and …

Real estate developers appear to smell financial opportunity in a badly dilapidated Florida home that comes fully ventilated via sizable holes in its ceiling. The single-family house in Miami Shores Village is listed for $650,000. It has drawn multiple offers and is currently under contract, according to Robin Bird Realty, …

The reaction among prominent Republicans to a jury in New York finding former President Donald Trump liable for sexual abuse range from disgust over the allegations to dismissal of its impact, with several of his GOP rivals for the 2024 presidential nomination declining to criticize him directly over the verdict. …

A Louisiana man allegedly shot at children who had been playing hide-and-seek outside his home, striking a 14-year-old girl, officials said. The girl suffered a gunshot wound to the back of the head early Sunday and was taken to a hospital with injuries that were not considered life-threatening, the Calcasieu …

Buddy Holly, a petit basset griffon Vendéen, was awarded the prestigious best in show at the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show Tuesday night, beating out the other six canine finalists and their handlers. PBGVs, as they’re known for short, are the 154th most prevalent purebreds in the country, according to …

Lawmakers in Iowa passed a bill this week that, among other things, would allow children to work an additional two hours on school days and grant some underage teenagers permission to serve alcohol in restaurants.  Senate File 542 now awaits approval from Republican Gov. Kim Reynolds — who expressed support …

Renters with a budget of $1,500 per month to spend on an apartment will get the most bang for their buck in Nebraska, Oklahoma or Texas, according to a new analysis.  Researchers at RentCafe examined how much square footage renters get for that sum in 200 U.S. cities. The takeaway: …

Bob Lee, the Cash App founder who was killed last month in San Francisco, died from multiple stab wounds, the city’s medical examiner determined.  Lee suffered three stab wounds, two to the left side of his chest and one to his right hip, the report obtained by CBS News said. …