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R. Kelly was hospitalized for an overdose after prison staff gave him “an amount of medicine that could have killed him” and was later forcibly removed from a hospital against medical advice, his lawyer alleged in a statement to CBS News and a federal court filing. The disgraced singer’s lawyer, …

Demonstrators crowded into streets, parks and plazas across the U.S. on Saturday to protest President Trump, marching through downtowns and blaring anti-authoritarian chants mixed with support for protecting democracy and immigrant rights. Organizers of the “No Kings” demonstrations said millions had marched in hundreds of events. Governors across the U.S. …

Protests against Immigration and Customs Enforcement actions in Los Angeles have continued for several days, with the Trump administration deploying National Guard troops and hundreds of Marines in response. The protests began on Friday, when immigration raids took place in the Los Angeles area. Video from Friday afternoon showed protesters …

This year’s cicada invasion has started as Brood XIV emerges from underground and swarms parts of the U.S.  The insects are expected to be concentrated in Kentucky and Tennessee, and show up in parts of Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, North Carolina, Virginia, West Virginia, as well as in Cape Cod, Massachusetts, …

The WNBA says it cannot substantiate claims that racist fan behavior took place during a game in Indianapolis between the Chicago Sky and Indiana Fever earlier this month. The league said its investigation included gathering information from fans, team and arena staff, as well as an “audio and video review …

Flight delays and cancellations that have plagued travelers in recent months have prompted a federal investigation into what’s causing the chaos. And the issues are likely to linger for as much as a decade, a CBS News investigation found.  Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg said his office is now actively investigating …

Professional surfer Mikala Jones died Sunday after a surfing accident in Indonesia, his father told The Associated Press. Friends, family and members of the surfing community took to social media to mourn the loss of Jones, who was known for shooting stunning photos and videos from inside barreling waves. Daughter …

May the fourth be with you, Carrie Fisher. The “Star Wars” actress, who died in 2016, received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in Los Angeles on Thursday, May 4. Radio personality Ellen K will presented the honor, and Fisher’s daughter, actress Billie Lourd, accepted the star. May …

The Memphis police supervisor on scene when Tyre Nichols was beaten to death by officers retired with his benefits the day before a hearing to fire him, according to documents filed to revoke his law enforcement certification. Lt. DeWayne Smith was identified Friday in records obtained by media outlets as …

Honda is recalling nearly 500,00 vehicles over a manufacturing issue with the front seat belts that could prevent them from latching, the company announced.  Affected models include certain 2018-2019 Accord and Accord Hybrids, the 2017-2018 CR-V, 2018-2020 Odysseys, the 2019 Insight and 2019-2020 Acura RDXs. “With continuous use, the buckle …