Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs has moved to end a farming deal with a subsidiary of a major Saudi dairy company. Since 2015, Fondomonte has pumped huge amounts of groundwater from beneath the earth’s surface to grow alfalfa in the rural Arizona desert. CBS News senior national and environmental correspondent Ben Tracy has more. Source
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Army plans to overhaul recruiting efforts to attract more young Americans
The Army’s recruiting improved last fiscal year but still fell short of its goals by about 10,000 enlistments. Source
Kevin McCarthy won’t run for speaker again
Rep. Patrick McHenry of North Carolina is serving as speaker pro tempore. Source
Kevin McCarthy says he won’t run for House speaker again
Former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy said Tuesday he would not run for the leadership position again after he was ousted from the role Tuesday. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion unpacks McCarthy’s comments. Plus, MIT political science professor Charles Stewart III looks at the historical trends that led to McCarthy’s ouster. Source
Why did Matt Gaetz move to oust McCarthy?
There are a number of reasons Rep. Matt Gaetz has offered for ousting Kevin McCarthy as speaker. Source
Is Kevin McCarthy’s ouster a win for Matt Gaetz?
Kevin McCarthy has been ousted as House speaker after a vote in the chamber. CBS News’ Zak Hudak and Scott MacFarlane have the latest. Plus, political advisers Jonathan Kott and Maura Gillespie join “America Decides” to unpack the historic move. Source
Cruise defends safety record after woman pinned under self-driving taxi
Cruise, the company that operates the driverless taxi, said its vehicles are safer than rideshares operated by humans. Source
Washington National Cathedral unveils new stained glass windows
The old artwork included tributes to Confederate generals Robert E. Lee and Thomas “Stonewall” Jackson. Source
Cuellar carjacking highlights crime in nation’s capital
While violent crime is trending down nationwide, it’s up 39% in Washington, D.C., compared with last year, and motor vehicle theft rose by 106%. Source
Surfshark review: Hang 10 with this reliable but pricey VPN
Surfshark has plenty of bells and whistles when it comes to internet privacy and security, but plan to pay a premium. Source