Briefing: Charges dropped against Georgia teens whose teacher died during toilet paper prank
Strategic angle: The teacher's family had asked for charges, including one of homicide, to be dropped "to prevent a separate tragedy from occurring" over the prank turned fatal.
Briefing: Los Angeles asks for investigation into LA28 Olympics chief over Epstein ties
Strategic angle: The LA city council voted unanimously for an investigation into LA28 chief Casey Wasserman over his Epstein ties.
DOJ to appeal judge's decision to block Fed subpoenas in Powell criminal probe
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell is purportedly being investigated for comments he made about the pricey renovations of the Fed's headquarters.
Briefing: Mazda Pickup Gets Its Thunder Back, As A New Boss Steps In
Strategic angle: The BT-50 lineup in Australia expands with the return of the rugged Thunder and the new blacked-out Boss trim.
Briefing: The Gulf States tighten grip on wartime communication
Strategic angle: Arrests and pressure are mounting in the oil monarchies, which are facing Iranian airstrikes for the first time.
Briefing: Follow live: United States takes on Canada in World Baseball Classic quarterfinal
Strategic angle: Catch the action as the US faces Canada in a crucial matchup.
Briefing: A Pile Of Crushed Cars Just Cost Hyundai Nearly $10 Million
Strategic angle: Hyundai Motor America faces sanctions after a Pennsylvania judge ruled vehicles tied to a dealership dispute were destroyed during litigation.
Briefing: McIlroy says back improving, 'happy' to make cut
Strategic angle: Rory McIlroy wasn't sure he could play in the Players Championship due to back spasms, but he's pleased to continue competing.
Briefing: More US Marines and warships to be moved to Middle East, reports say
Strategic angle: The reinforcements will come from an amphibious ready group that is usually based in Japan, an official told CBS.
Briefing: Beyond Pax Silica: Japan, France and Canada seek rare earth autonomy
Strategic angle: Countries aim for independence in rare earth production to enhance economic security.
Briefing: Sober DUI Arrests In Tennessee Raise New Questions After Internal Emails Surface
Strategic angle: One trooper had to undergo retraining after arresting at least eight sober drivers for DUI.
Briefing: Family of Michigan synagogue suspect killed in Lebanon airstrike, officials say
Strategic angle: The FBI reported that the suspect had large quantities of fireworks and petrol in his vehicle when it caught fire after ramming a synagogue.
Briefing: Horse IVF milestone in Florida: Frozen-thawed sperm fertilizes an egg
Strategic angle: A breakthrough in equine reproductive technology offers new hope for performance horses unable to conceive naturally.
Briefing: How one of Iran's most destructive weapons could threaten the U.S.
Strategic angle: An analysis of Iran's capabilities and potential risks to U.S. security.
Briefing: Xi's anti-corruption drive began 14 years ago. Why are the purges still going?
Strategic angle: Critics say Xi's purges reveal a ruthless drive for absolute loyalty and total control of the military.
Briefing: Middle East war sparking new economic shock for Africa
Strategic angle: Soaring oil prices have signaled fresh difficulties for African countries that are net fuel importers.
Briefing: Simple water trick cuts diesel engine pollution by over 60%
Strategic angle: Scientists are exploring a surprisingly simple way to clean up diesel engines: adding tiny droplets of water to the fuel.
Briefing: Ram’s New HD Trucks Landed A Year’s Worth Of Orders In Just One Month
Strategic angle: The Black Express and Warlock are flying off dealer lots as consumers have embraced the value-focused pickups.
Briefing: In a South Carolina swamp, researchers uncover secrets of firefly synchrony
Strategic angle: In the middle of the old-growth forests of Congaree National Park in South Carolina, fireflies put on an otherworldly display every May.
Briefing: Our Sun may have escaped the Milky Way’s center with thousands of twin stars
Strategic angle: Scientists have uncovered evidence that our Sun may have traveled across the Milky Way as part of a massive migration of Sun-like stars billions of years ago.