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For members of Congress, a picture may soon join a thousand words

Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez wants lawmakers to be able to include images in the text of their bills, figuring it could help illustrate or simplify some of the trickier things lawmakers are trying to do in their legislation.

Hungary expels Russian diplomats to protect 'security and sovereignty'

Hungary on Tuesday ordered 10 members of Russia's diplomatic mission to leave the country for engaging in "unacceptable" activities for diplomats under the Vienna Convention, officials in Budapest said.

King Charles III clarifies status of Prince Harry and his wife, Meghan, after return to Britain

King Charles III has reiterated that Prince Harry and his wife, Meghan, remain nonworking members of the royal family following their return to the United Kingdom.

Sept. 11 comments come back to haunt left-wing Democrats

Socialist and other left-wing Democrats are facing new scrutiny over past comments about the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks ahead of the 25th anniversary on Friday.

Canada Follows Through on Threat to Impose Tariffs on Nearly $28 Billion in U.S. Goods

Canada made good Tuesday on its pledge to impose retaliatory tariffs on a suite of U.S. goods, hitting American dairy, furniture, appliances and other goods with levies ranging from 15% to 50%.

China, Russia satellite threats expose U.S. engineer shortage, Rand study finds

The U.S. faces a "severe" shortage of qualified engineers and technicians needed to rebuild or replace satellites targeted by China or Russia in a theoretical 21st-century war in space, according to a major new report from the Rand Corp.

Sen. Alan Armstrong warns that permitting logjam puts America's future at risk

Plans for energy projects and other infrastructure are now stuck in a "permitting paralysis" that threatens the U.S. economy and national security, according to Sen. Alan Armstrong.

What to know about Canada's escalating trade war with the U.S. as Carney retaliates with tariffs

Canada struck back at U.S. President Trump on Tuesday with tariffs on about $20 billion worth of U.S. goods, in response to the latest round of tariffs on Canada.

Experts say the single-thermostat rule is outdated: Here's the ideal temperature for every room

Most American homes are heated by one number. You pick something in the high sixties, you leave it, and the furnace spends the winter trying to hold every room at that temperature, whether anyone is in it or not.

Mom placed on child abuse registry after letting 5-year-old walk alone

A Virginia mother is walking the line between helping a child develop their independence and criminal child neglect, fighting charges of abuse after letting her 5-year-old son walk outside alone. CBS News' Mark Strassmann is following the story.

The science behind making the perfect banana

There are some unusual jobs out there, but one you've probably never heard of is professional banana ripener. CBS News' Michael George explains what goes into making the perfect banana.

The nurses who never thought they'd work in healthcare

Hospitals are looking to hire as a nationwide nursing shortage is expected to worsen in the coming years, and that opportunity is attracting some workers considering a career change. CBS News' Bradley Blackburn reports.