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CBS News fires ‘60 Minutes’ correspondent Scott Pelley after clash with new producer

CBS News has fired veteran “60 Minutes” correspondent Scott Pelley a day after he confronted the show’s new executive producer at a heated staff meeting.

House for the first time passes resolution to halt military action against Iran in rebuke of Trump's war

The House offered a rare rebuke to President Donald Trump on Wednesday, passing a Democrat-led measure to end his war with Iran over objections from Republican leadership.

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass advances to November runoff as she seeks second term

Incumbent comes out on top in primary election – but with less than 50% of votes – and will take on challenger in November. Karen Bass has come out ahead in Tuesday’s heated primary for Los Angeles mayor, but with less than 50% of the vote will have to defend her seat in November’s general election.

FBI Personnel Have Fatally Shot a Man Holding Hostages in Bakersfield, California, Police Say

A man holding hostages inside a building in California that houses a bank branch and school district office has been shot and killed by the FBI, police said Wednesday.